CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

  CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION. Dear Miss Powell, My mother and my grandmother live in Jamaica, and I applied last year to sponsor them but haven’t heard anything. The problem is that I am not sure if I qualify to sponsor them as I am single and only a permanent resident. I plan to apply for citizenship soon. Is it that as a permanent resident I don’t qualify? Or did I not qualify because I got employment benefits due to COVID? I’m anxious as the pandemic has made me realise that I need my family close now more than ever. I look forward to your guidance. – A.N. Dear AN The government of Canada’s programme known as the Parent and Grandparent (PGP) Immigrant programme is available to Canadian permanent residents or citizens provided that all the parties qualify. So since you are a permanent resident, you would qualify to sponsor your parents and grandparents. You indicated that you applied last year but have not received any information about being selected. Do not despair as...

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR CONSULTATION. Dear Miss Powell I have a bachelor’s and a masters degree, as well as a doctor of philosophy degree (PhD). I am exploring the possibilities of living in Canada. What are my chances? – P.P. Dear P.P., Individuals who are highly skilled and educated could have a strong chance of being granted residence to live permanently in Canada. Individuals may qualify by applying through the Express Entry System to qualify under the Federal Skilled Worker Programme, the Provincial Nominee Programme or the Canadian Experience Class. The province and the government usually select individuals based on core factors, spouse and common-law factors, and skills transferability. CORE FACTORS The core, or human capital, factors are examined and points given, based on your age, level of education, proficiency in the official languages of English and French, and Canadian work experience. If you are married, then your spouse should be prepared to present their information as...