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. In conjunction with this Podcast and to better establish a […]

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). Will these scores allow me to qualify for Express Entry? What are my chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply? I am […]

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. I have two questions regarding what […]

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. [Tweet ” Can I sponsor my brother to immigrate to Canada? He is 55 years old.”] Listen to Mark Holthe’s Answer Family […]

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. [Tweet “Does my spouse need to get his ECA too […]

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? My previous work was as a Senior Supply Clerk and Warehouse Specialist. [Tweet “Express Entry: Is your position eligible?”] Listen to Mark Holthe’s Answer Resources: National Occupational Classification System (2011): http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/Welcome.aspx Job Bank: http://www.jobbank.gc.ca Read the Transcript You […]

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. How do I meet CIC’s requirement of […]

Sunday, December 21, 2014. Comment left on Holthe Tilleman LLP’s Facebook Page: Likelihood of success when submitting a profile to EE without an LMIA. Hello, I’ve been following your post and I find it really helpful. Thanks for the answers to our questions and for what is happening right now with regards to Temporary Foreign Workers. I only have […]