CANADA IMMIGRATION NEWS AND TIPS

Immigration Corner | How do I qualify as a refugee? : Dear Ms Powell, I hear that Canada accepts a lot of refugees each year. How do I qualify to be a refugee?- AC Dear AC, Canada is one of the many countries that accept individuals who have a genuine fear of remaining in their own country i f they are able to prove that there is a legitimate and well-founded fear of persecution. That is because Canada is committed to protecting the life, liberty, and security of individuals. This policy is enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom. Canada is a signatory to the Geneva Convention and a strong supporter of the United Nations High Commission for Refugees. To qualify, you must be able to show tangible evidence that your persecution is based on race, gender, nationality, political opinion, membership of a particular group, or show some special circumstances that require the protection of Canada. Another critical factor is that you must be outside of your co...

Immigration Corner | Hoping to escape Trump : Dear Ms Powell,  I'm an undocumented person living in the USA. I have a degree and several years' experience. Can I apply to become a permanent resident of Canada? I have a Canadian visa. Can I just go there and apply to stay? I just can't take the madness with Trump in the USA. - Anonymous Dear Anonymous, Canada has one of the most generous and efficient immigration policies in the world. Most of the individuals who are granted permanent residence are highly educated, have work experience as a professional or tradesman, and obey the law. Many professionals are able to become permanent residents of Canada if they are able to provide the requisite proof and are not deemed inadmissible under Canadian laws. To apply under any of the immigration programmes you will be required to show proof of your country of birth and if you are not currently residing in your country of birth, you will need to show documents to sho...