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FIND OUT MORE  c omplete our  online form   Dear Ms Powell, M y mother   lives alone in Jamaica and my husband and I keep going back and forth to help her. We think it’s time we sponsor her to live with us here in Canada. We wouldn’t have to worry so much, and she could live with us and help us with her grandchildren. I looked online and I can’t seem to find where to apply, even as everyone said I should have been able to apply in January. Have they cancelled the programme? I would love my mother to be here in the spring. How can I get her here? Can a lawyer guarantee that we will get through? Your help would be appreciated. A.K. Dear A.K., Under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) of Canada, citizens and permanent residents have been able to apply to sponsor their parents and grandparents to live with them in Canada, provided that all the parties are able to satisfy the requirements. Under this programme, Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canad...

Click link to c omplete our free online form to FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY TO COME TO CANADA.   Dear Miss Powell, I read a recent article in which you spoke about living in Canada and how much money is required. I’m thinking of studying in Canada and want to know how much money I need to study in Canada. What proof do I need? My parents here in Jamaica and my aunt who lives in Canada will be helping me. I was also planning to work part-time to support myself. What proof do I need to provide? JE Dear JE International students who are considering applying for a study permit to come to Canada should ensure that they have enough money to pay for their tuition fees, educational supplies, and living expenses for the length of time that they intend to study in Canada. The tuition fee varies depending on the course that you intend to do. Most schools have a fee estimator application on their website which will highlight the tuition cost and all the other additional fees associa...

Dear Ms Powell, I heard that Canada changes the requirements for immigration every year. I’m thinking of applying to immigrate to Canada this year. Can you tell me what are the new changes for 2020? I’m particularly interested in the amount of money required for federal skilled workers. When will I need to submit this proof? What kind of proof do I need? Thank you for your time, and Happy New Year. AR Dear AR, The Government of Canada does make changes on a regular basis to their immigration policies and the requirements for persons who wish to live, work or study in Canada. Although there are no major changes so far this year, the settlement funding requirement has changed. Therefore, individuals who are interested in applying to live in Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker or as a Federal Skilled Trade Worker programmes will need to show the government of Canada that they are able to support themselves and their family in Canada. If you qualify under the Canadian ...