Comments on: Immigration: The Skilled Worker Category (2/10)

By: Dedan

Dedan — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 05:08:11 +0000

Thanks so much for this information. This is extremely helpful and totally appreciated. One question a friend of mine has three years experience in the US in a skill needed in Canada (Accounting). He graduated from US but currently is out of status in the US. Would that affect his immigration to the Canada?

By: Cornflakegirl

Cornflakegirl — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 09:49:56 +0000

My fiancée and I will apply for the province programme to British Columbia. As soon as I have the marriage certificate, we will apply.

Wish me luck!
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By: Zhu

Zhu — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 01:32:51 +0000

For Buffalo, you can check the processing time online: http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/information/times/index.asp

You must land in Canada before the expiry date, which is on your visa. Usually, the expiry date is one year from the time medical examinations were completed.

By: AL

AL — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:40:08 +0000

I also would like to know how long the process normally take through the Buffalo USA office and secondly, once you are approved for permanent residency, how long do you have before you have to enter Canada?

By: Zhu

Zhu — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:44:52 +0000

You can read this post: http://correresmidestino.com/length-of-immigration-process/

It should answer your questions, all links are provided.

By: tristan

tristan — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:23:35 +0000

I have a question want to ask. how long it will take to checked for eligibility in bufflo USA.

By: If You Immigrate To Quebec | Correr Es Mi Destino

If You Immigrate To Quebec | Correr Es Mi Destino — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:18:13 +0000

[...] the last two articles, I reviewed the two most common ways to immigrate to Canada: through the skilled worker category, and through the sponsorship category. But what if you want to settle in Quebec? Things are a [...]

By: How Much Does Immigrating To Canada Really Cost? | Correr Es Mi Destino

How Much Does Immigrating To Canada Really Cost? | Correr Es Mi Destino — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:17:13 +0000

[...] In the skilled worker category: it’s $550 for the principal applicant, $550 for the spouse, and $150 per children under 22 years old. [...]

By: Linguist-in-Waiting

Linguist-in-Waiting — Tue, 12 May 2009 20:13:29 +0000

Wow. Thank you for the information, in plain English! Given that it’s that time of the life that I am about to finish school and start working, I would have great use with your information.

By: Zhu

Zhu — Mon, 11 May 2009 04:49:43 +0000

@CM-Chap – All provinces, you mean ?

You can find a good job even with a foreign degree. There are two things here:

1) You have a degree from a foreign university/ school, you just have to have it recognized. Most of time, it’s not really a bog problem, plus Canadian value experience so as long as you are good…

2) You want to work in a field that is protected, for example medicine, accounting or engineering. That is more tricky, because these fields have strict regulations and yes, you may have to take some classes in Canada.

Hope I answered your question!

@Tulsa Gentleman – I actually didn’t immigrate as a skilled worker, I did the sponsoring because Feng is Canadian. I wouldn’t have had any points for work experience… I was only 22

@Tanya – Nope! That is because officially, France is not looking for immigrants, unlike Canada. It does not have a real immigration policy, outside reuniting families. Immigration is very tricky in France… I tried to understand it and I gave up!

@Angela May – I have never received emails from Americans. Because you guys are neighbors I guess most Americans know about Canada and about immigration (or think they know).

I receive quite a few emails from France, because the economic situation is quite bad right now. Europe, in general, where people are skilled enough but feel they are underpaid (they are, especially people my age).

I also receive a lot of desperate emails from poorer countries, such as Algeria, Mali etc.

@Seraphine – You do! Just send your blog to Citizenship & Immigration canada — they would love it. I know: I teach there!