CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Dear Miss Powell, I was working for a company for almost four years, and then I got laid off. My half-sister is a citizen of Canada, and said that since I have an engineering degree, I should apply to go to Canada as a skilled worker. I think that would be good for me and my family, but I'm worried that because I'm unemployed, my application won't be accepted. My wife is an admin assistant, but she is on leave as we just had a baby. I also have an eight-year-old daughter who is not my wife's child. Should I wait until I find another engineering job? I have been looking for a while now, and can't find anything as an engineer. I help out a friend at his mechanic shop sometimes, but that is only part time. Can you tell me if we would qualify to be citizens? - J.L. Dear J.L., The Canadian immigration system is designed to attract qualified professionals from around the world who can make a positive contribution to the economy. In fact, one of the easiest ...

Immigration Corner | Will I get a visa now? : Dear Ms Powell, I was ordered to leave Canada about 15 years ago. Can I reapply for a visitor visa now? Would I get through? - KN Dear KN, Before you can reapply for a visitor/ temporary resident visa, you will have to assess whether you have been deemed rehabilitated or are still considered inadmissible to Canada. First, I would need to know the reason you were ordered to leave Canada in the first place and the type of removal order that was issued. There are three types of removal orders issued by Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada or the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). These are departure orders, exclusion orders, and deportation orders. Depending on the type of order, you may be able to reapply or submit an application known as an Authorisation to Return to Canada (ARC). When persons have been issued a removal order , they are required to confirm their departure from Canada with the CBSA. You shou...

Immigration Corner | Pharmacist seeks opportunity in Canada :   Dear Ms Powell, I am a pharmacist in Jamaica, and I would like to live in Canada permanently. How would I go about being able to live and work in Canada? What are my chances of getting a job in Ontario? I have a half-sister living there. - E.T . Dear E.T., Thank you for your enquiry. The prospect of living and working in Canada as a pharmacist is extremely positive at this time. The Canadian Pharmacists Association (CphA) reported that there is a national shortage of pharmacists in Canada, and, therefore, the immigration authorities are keen on attracting individuals who have the education, skills, and experience to fill these gaps. Additionally, the CphA identified that due to Canada's aging population, there are certain factors that have lead to a significant growth in demand for pharmacists throughout the country. These factors include an increase in the drug requirements, more recruitment by p...