CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Dear Ms Powell, I  read your articles online all the time and I must say thank you for keeping us informed. I have tried to apply under the express entry system a number of times and I did not get through, so I applied to study in Canada. I have been here since September. I expect to complete my studies next summer and I'm doing some research to see what would be the next step to getting a permanent residence card as soon as possible. I would appreciate some advice. - KK Dear KK, I am glad you have been reading my articles as I try to help readers, locally and internationally, to stay informed about the Canadian immigration system, which actually changes on a regular basis. Thank you for providing a feedback. There are several pathways to permanent residence for international students in Canada. I would need to know more about you to provide you with options. The best pathway is usually based on your age, language ability, work experience, education and adaptability,

We are inviting individuals to contact us to help you and your family to become permanent residents of Canada. : 1. Are Less than 40 years old  ( or if between 40 -44 you must have two or more post secondary certificates)  2. Have a University degree 3. Have savings over US$12,000 4. Have a minimum of 3 years work experience in one of the occupations listed below. FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY TO COME TO CANADA complete our free eligibility assessment. CLICK HERE. Call 613.695.8777 to book an appointment to find out more.  Financial auditors and accountants Other financial officers Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations Administrative assistants Accounting technicians and bookkeepers Engineers - (Civil, Mechanical, Software, Chemical, Computer) Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses Licensed practical nurses Psychologist Physiotherapist College and other vocational instructors Paralegal and related occupations S

Published in the Jamaica Gleaner - December 11, 2018 Dear Ms Powell, I  am interested in living in either   Manitoba or Saskatchewan as I have friends who have moved there. I have been a manager for the past six years, and I'm ready to make a change in my life and give Canada a try. What do you suggest for a professional like me who wants a better life for his family? How long will the process take? - A.S. FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY TO COME TO CANADA CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE OUR FREE ASSESSMENT FORM Dear A.S., Canada has a very generous immigration system, so managers and other professionals with a degree could qualify to come to Canada under the Federal Skilled Work Programme and the provincial nominee programmes (PNP) of several provinces. Each province has its own application portal, and the federal government of Canada has its own system for receiving applications from qualified individuals. The federal immigration system utilises the express entry system, which man

Dear Miss Powell, I applied for a visitor's visa, but was refused one as they said I didn't have enough ties. What does that mean? I want to visit my family in December, but I don't want to be rejected again. Dan Dear Dan, When you apply for a temporary resident/visitor's visa, it is up to you to convince the immigration officer that you are not a flight risk and that you have intentions of returning to your home country at the end of the time granted for you to visit. To do so, you will need to establish that you have sufficient economic and social ties to your home country.  I will outline some tips on how to prevent your visa application from being denied by establishing economic and social ties to your home country. Economic Ties There are several ways to establish economic ties. You should include as many of the following proofs with your application: 1. Stable, permanent job, preferably with the same employer for a minimum of one year. To p