CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Dear Miss Powell, I am interested in living in Canada, so I applied for residency under the express entry programme. However, my scores are under 400. I’m interested in getting a provincial nominee as I know that if I get a nomination, I would get enough points to be selected. I have friends living in Alberta. How do I get a nomination from Alberta? I tried applying online and can’t seem to. What are the minimum requirements? I look forward to your response. Thank you. MN Dear MN, The express entry system is indeed a points-based system which manages applications for permanent residence of Canada for programmes such as the Federal Skilled Worker Programme, Federal Skilled Trade Programme, the Canadian Experience Class and some provincial nominee programmes. Points are given based on work experience, language skills, age, education and other factors such as job offers, provincial nominees and connections in Canada. Candidates in the pool are usually selected and grant...

Provinces & Territories of Canada Dear Ms Powell, I am a professional in Jamaica. I'm turning 30 next month and need to get out of Jamaica and start a new life. I have been working hard and saving. I've even sold my car and taking the bus, as I want the change badly. I heard you speak in Jamaica and I made detailed notes of what you said I need to do. I did the language exam and I have an educational assessment report. My Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) scores are not very high, but I heard that if a province nominates me that my score could increase dramatically. How do I go about getting a provincial nominee? It doesn't matter to me which province. Which province has the fewest immigrants? I would apply to that province as I just need a new life for myself and my son, outside of Jamaica. How long would this take? The sooner, the better. - Anonymous   Dear Anonymous, Canada has 10 provinces and three territories that you can explore for opportunities. T...

Dear Ms Powell, I have been a farmer for the last 10 years and have been seeing a nice Canadian woman for about two years. She visits all the time and stays with me. She said she could help me become a citizen and set up a farm in Canada. However, I don't want any woman to have any control over me, so I want to know if there is a way for me, as a decent farmer man, to go to Canada. My lady is nice but I want to be independent, just in case things don't work out. I have some savings and don't have a chick or child here in Jamaica. I want to explore how I can get to Canada and set up a farm there. What can I do? WN Dear WN, Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), formerly known and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), has always encouraged self-employed individuals, such as farm managers, cultural and athletic individuals, with relevant experience and qualifications, to apply for and become permanent residents of Canada. Ther...