Who can sponsor?

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Subject: Who can sponsor?
  I am 34 years old and working as a software engineer in the US for the past 8 years. My sister became a canadian citizen last month and wishes to sponsor me. I am hearing conflicting opinions that a sister cannot sponsor an adult brother. IS this true? Family class
sponsorship is being adjudicated pretty fast at Buffalo center and I would like to use this route(instead of the skilled class option)
Please help - Thanks!

[21-03-2008,15:52]
[**.16.185.100]
Rajesh
(in reply to: Who can sponsor?)
you are not eligible to be sponsored

there may be one exception - if your sister is unmarried and has absolutely no relatives in Canada, she may be allowed to bring one family member to Canada. She will have had to list you on her original PR application in order for this to happen.

you would be better off looking for a work permit, Provincial nominee program or a standard skilled worker application.

[21-03-2008,16:13]
[**.155.160.37]
Sharon
(in reply to: Who can sponsor?)
Sharon is correct.

Though if you are full time student since 19 with break of studies no more than 1 year in total then your sister may sponsor you as her dependent. I´m not 100% sure whether that las is valid anymore.


[21-03-2008,16:47]
[***.219.255.152]
DC
(in reply to: Who can sponsor?)
I believe the rule still applies but I think the parents must be deceased?

but our friend is working and over 19 so he is out of luck on 2 fronts.

[21-03-2008,17:09]
[**.155.160.37]
Sharon
(in reply to: Who can sponsor?)
I don´t think that the parents must be deceased.

BUT, the applicant have to be "dependent" on the sponsor.

[21-03-2008,17:16]
[***.219.255.152]
DC
(in reply to: Who can sponsor?)
To fill critical shortages in Canada?s software industry, Canada has a simplified entry process for workers whose skills are in high demand in that industry.

Under this process, no confirmation letter from Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) is necessary for specific jobs when hiring a foreign worker will not have a negative impact on Canadian or permanent-resident job seekers and workers.

This means that if you are coming to Canada to work in one of the jobs listed below, you do not need a letter from HRSDC, and your work permit application may be processed more quickly.

Note: It is up to your employer to make sure the job you are being offered falls under one of these descriptions.

Senior Animation Effects Editor (NOC 9990.1)
Embedded Systems Software Designer (NOC 9990.2)
MIS Software Designer (NOC 9990.3)
Multimedia Software Developer (NOC 9990.4)
Software Developer?Services (NOC 9990.5)
Software Products Developer (NOC 9990.6)
Telecommunications Software Designer (NOC 9990.7)

http://cic.gc.ca/english/work/special-tech.asp


Good luck!

[21-03-2008,17:53]
[**.58.73.9]
Edu
(in reply to: Who can sponsor?)
that is why I was suggesting he come on his own merits!
[21-03-2008,17:59]
[**.155.160.37]
Sharon
(in reply to: Who can sponsor?)
If you want to know exactly what the occupations listed by Edu they are on my site www.cvplacement.com

All you need is a letter offering employment and your in.

Roy
www.cvimmigration.com

[21-03-2008,20:18]
[**.55.219.159]
Roy
(in reply to: Who can sponsor?)
Thanks Guys! That is valuable information.
Yes, my sister is happily married to a Canadian citizen.
So i guess I have to go through the skilled class category I guess!! It´s time to fall in line!!!

[21-03-2008,21:24]
[**.16.185.100]
Rajesh
(in reply to: Who can sponsor?)
it was worth a try.

I would seriously investigate the work permit route. that would get you into Canada and then you can apply inland through Buffalo. The rules appear to be changing so that would be your absolute best route.

see if you can´t pay your sister a visit so you can do some face to face job searching.

[21-03-2008,22:00]
[**.155.160.37]
Sharon
(in reply to: Who can sponsor?)
Rajesh

Your not listening!

Everyone is telling you to get a work permit in less then a week instead of waiting two years.

I do not see the majority telling you to apply as a FSW. By the time you find an employer and get your work permit the Canadian Experience Class should have been implemented.

You do speak English as your first language correct?

Roy
www.cvimmigration.com

[21-03-2008,23:57]
[**.52.219.218]
Roy