Posted on Monday, September 14, 2015

Top 5 Things to Prepare Before Submitting Your Express Entry Profile

Season 1 – Episode 2

Welcome to Season 1, Episode 2 of the Canadian Immigration Podcast. In this episode I will be discussing the Top 5 things you need to do to prepare yourself before even thinking about submitting your Express Entry profile. Opening Tip: Do not take an English Test first as indicated on the CIC Website!

Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2015

Canadian Immigration Podcast

Season 1 – Episode 1

Well after a considerable delay, I am now re-launching my new and improved Canadian Immigration Podcast. It is likely that I will continue to maintain my second Canadian Immigration “Answers” podcast for a little while longer; but will eventually merge that one with this Podcast.

Posted on Saturday, September 5, 2015

Express Entry: Job Offers and CRS Process

Getting a job offer through the Job Bank and how to increase CRS points!

Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: Thank you for posting such useful information on your website. I wanted to ask whether the jobs advertised on the Job Bank were those that already have a valid LMIA, or whether an LMIA must be sought for once a potential job offer is extended by an employer.

Posted on Saturday, September 5, 2015

Express Entry: Education and Work Experience

Do grades matter in Educational Credential Assessments

Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: Hi Mark, I am in the process of applying for PR to Canada. I am finishing my MBA in December and I am currently working in the IT sector as a Business Analyst (California, US).

Posted on Thursday, August 20, 2015

Express Entry: Language Testing

What are the minimum language scores needed to submit an Express Entry profile?

Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: I would like to inform you that I received an average score of 5.5 on the IELTS general exam. (Speaking: 6, Listening: 5.5 , Reading: 5.0 and Writing 5.0 = 5.5).

Posted on Friday, August 7, 2015

PNP: Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program

Should I apply under Express Entry or wait for my AINP?

Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website] I am an international graduate on a three year Post Graduate Work Permit. My work permit is going to expire in April of 2016. I submitted my application through the AINP in February of 2014 as a food service supervisor, which is still in process.

Posted on Friday, July 31, 2015

Family Class: Sponsoring Overage Siblings

Would I be eligible to sponsor my brother to immigrate to Canada?

Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website] : I’m a Canadian citizen who owns my own home with solid employment. Would I be eligible to sponsor my brother to immigrate to Canada? He is 55 years old.

Posted on Friday, July 31, 2015

Express Entry: Educational Credential Assessments

Does my spouse need to get his ECA so that we can get extra points for Express Entry?

Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: I am going to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program of Express Entry, does my spouse need to get his Educational Credential Assessment too so that we can get extra points, or is there no need? Thank you in advance.

Posted on Friday, July 31, 2015

Express Entry: Is your position eligible?

Would a food counter attendant be eligible for Express Entry?

Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: I am a Food Counter Attendant. Can I apply for express entry?

Posted on Friday, July 31, 2015

Express Entry: Employer Reference Letters

If my employer will not give me a reference letter for Express Entry, what should I do?

Question [Holthe Tilleman LLP website]: My employment reference letter states my hierarchical designation as General Manager but does not detail my duties or role. I do not wish to inform my employer about my intention to immigrate, and asking any such letter now may create difficulty for me.