A Canadian immigration lawyer has raised the red flag against companies victimizing people wanting to move to Canada.
“There has been a number of fraudulent Canadian immigration companies shut down in Dubai recently and there are still many dishonest companies out there,” said Atty. Julie Beeton.
Canada has been one of the more popular destinations for immigrants around the world. Beeton said the Canadian government has open immigration policies and a goal of 330,000 new immigrants this year.
Beeton said aspiring immigrants need to know about what is called as the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS), a scoring method based on age, education, language skills and work experience, among others, that they have to pass to be invited to apply for permanent residency. This actually is the second of two tests that they have to pass else their application gets stuck in the “Express Entry” pool.
Beeton said CRS is a number being set by the government every 3 to 4 weeks. As of press time, she said it’s 449.
Beeton said those with lower CRS score should consider the 60+ Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs) which have their own eligibility requirements. The Ontario PNP cut off, for instance, is 400; the Saskatchewan PNP gives extra points if an applicant has a relative in the province.
Other PNPs look for specific work experience which has included: technology and IT; web designers, healthcare, oil and gas; human resource, among others.
“The PNPs open and close at different times during the year so it is important to stay on top of the changes. We suggest that people find out which PNP programs they may be eligible for before submitting their Express Entry applications,” Beeton said.
To start the process, Beeton said applicants must write an English and Frencgh language exam; submit a degree or diploma duly accredited by an organization recognized by the Canadian government, like World Education Services Canada (WES) where you can send a copy of your credentials and likewise ask your university or college to send a transcript to them as well.
Beeton said an applicant does not need a job offer but instead take the time to start their job search while their immigration application is being processed.
She recommended the Canadian Job Bank website: www.jobbank.gc.ca/
