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  CLICK THIS LINK TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW Dear Ms Powell, I   got married to a Canadian citizen just before COVID and my husband wants me to be with him right now, especially since he lost his job due to the lockdown. He’s so depressed right now, and I really need to be with him. Can I get a fiancée visa? Are they accepting applications? Will they allow me in so I can help him? Should I apply for a fiancée visa or sponsorship? I just need to be with him. Do I need to use an immigration lawyer? Thanks in advance. – D.E. Dear D.E., Although the application has been taking longer than usual, due to the pandemic, the Canadian government is still processing applications for permanent and temporary residence. You have options available to you since your spouse is a Canadian citizen. However, the route you take will be based on further analysis of your background and the documents that you are able to produce to support your case. CLICK THIS LINK TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW NO ...

CLICK THIS LINK TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW Dear Miss Powell, W hat are the various costs associated with applying for permanent residence in Canada via the Express Entry System? I have been saving, but I want to know what fees and costs I can anticipate so that I’m not stressed at the last minute. I look forward to your response. Thank you. – S.W. CLICK THIS LINK TO BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW Dear S.W., The Express Entry System is a two-stage application process introduced by Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) in 2015 to manage economic programmes such as the Federal Skilled Worker Programme, the Federal Skilled Trades Programme, Canadian Experience Class, and some Provincial Nominee Programmes. The costs associated with your application vary according to your personal situation and your home country. Apart from ensuring that you have the settlement funds required (see previous articles), you should be prepared to have the required funds to provide proof of your backgro...

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FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY TO COME TO CANADA    Dear Miss Powell, I have been a manager with a security company for over seven years. I have been contemplating migrating to Canada about two years now with my wife and son. What are my chances of getting through? What is the fastest way to get through? Is Canada still accepting applications? I want some help, but with all the scamming I don’t know who to trust. Any help you can give would be appreciated. A.B. Dear AB, Canada is still accepting applications from individuals worldwide via their website for the various immigration programmes. It is a wise move to apply now, as the government has been focusing on increasing the number of applications that it accepts over the next few months, to stay on target with it immigration goals for this year. Individuals, from time to time, ask what their chances are in being granted permanent residence in Canada. While I would love to help as many people as possible, I need more information tha...

                                     BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT FOR A ZOOM/ TELEPHONE MEETING Dear Ms Powell, I want to apply to live in Canada, but I do not have a lot of money in my account. I know I need to show that I have money. Why does the Canadian government have this requirement? I inherited some land from my grandparents, so I know that I will have the money to go. I think the land would be very valuable as it is near to the beach and if I sell it, I could get closer to $50,000. Can I use the land as a collateral? I don’t want to sell the land until I actually get through. Would a job offer help? Thank you. ME Dear ME, Canada values immigration and its immigration policies are based on the contribution that immigrants can make to the society and economy. This was emphasised in the recent budget announcement. In fact, the government of Canada indicates on its website that...