CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Dear Miss Powell, I've been saving for the past three years for my move to Canada. I'm a young pharmacist and I plan to sponsor myself as a Federal Skilled Worker. How much money do I need to have in my bank account? I have a joint account with my mother. Can I use this as proof? How do I prove that I have enough money to migrate to Canada? - PP Dear PP, The government of Canada has various programmes to grant persons permanent residence under the category of economic immigrants. These programmes are classified as the Federal Skilled Worker Programme, the Federal Skills Trade Programme, and applications are submitted via the express entry portal. In order to be eligible under these programmes, qualified individuals are required to show that they have enough funds to facilitate their move and ultimate settlement in Canada. This is called settlement funds. This is required of persons without a job offer and other categories, except under Canadian Experience Class p

Dear Miss Powell, I read your articles all the time as I like the advice you give about Canada. I used to live in Canada, but I'm retired now, so I returned to Jamaica. I have two grandsons here that are into trades. Would they qualify to go to Canada as self-sponsored individuals? They have enough savings to sponsor themselves. There is such a shortage of good tradesmen in Canada and I know they would do well there. What kind of tradesmen are in demand now? I still have a few relatives there that could help them to get a start. How can they qualify? - Concerned Grandma Dear Grandma, There are several economic programmes through which many professionals and skilled trade personnel can self-sponsor and apply for permanent residence of Canada. Under the Federal Skilled Trade (FST) programme, applicants who qualify could be granted an invitation to apply for permanent residence.   FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY TO COME TO CANADA complete our free eligibility assessment. CLIC