Am I suitable to apply to any immigration program?

[jolubrech]

Hi everybody!. I'm from Venezuela, and we all know the situation we are going through. Ignoring those details, I was hoping I could get a pretty honest help and guidance about if I am suitable to any of the immigration programs available. I will describe my case very briefly:

I'm 24 years old and not married. Recently graduated as an Electronics Engineer from UNEXPO university. My english is pretty decent. Currently, waiting for the IELTS test, but as I said, I think that the language won't be a problem. I'm barely gonna have 1 year of work experience. I have a good curriculum, with many other knowledges apart from my carreer.

I have made the desition to emigrate from Venezuela and started doing evaluation about Canada as a destination country (Permanent Residence).

So, in conclusion, I wish you could explain me if it's posible for me to apply. And in case not, the reasons why.
** Bonus: Having the European (Portuguese) nationality gives you any boost up in the process?

Thanks in advance.
-Jorge Brett.

 

[scylla]

Canada has a number of different immigration programs. You will need to research them to determine what it takes to apply. If you do not wish to do this research yourself - you will need to hire an immigration lawyer or consultant. You will most likely need to get your education officially assessed. Also, you will need a minimum of one year of full time paid experience before you will be able to apply. I would recommend you research the Express Entry program (Federal Skilled Worker). Note that how many points you have will determine if you will be selected. Recently - only those with more than 480 points have been selected. Historically, no one with fewer than 450 has been picked. You should also look into the Provincial Nominee Programs. You can find all of this information here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/apply.asp

No - your European nationality will not give you any boost or advantage in the process.

 

[jolubrech]

Canada has a number of different immigration programs. You will need to research them to determine what it takes to apply. If you do not wish to do this research yourself - you will need to hire an immigration lawyer or consultant. You will most likely need to get your education officially assessed. Also, you will need a minimum of one year of full time paid experience before you will be able to apply. I would recommend you research the Express Entry program (Federal Skilled Worker). Note that how many points you have will determine if you will be selected. Recently - only those with more than 480 points have been selected. Historically, no one with fewer than 450 has been picked. You should also look into the Provincial Nominee Programs. You can find all of this information here:



No - your European nationality will not give you any boost or advantage in the process.

Thanks for the quick response and apologize my late one. I've been a little busy and away from the forum.
I have some doubts. How is the work experience proved?
I'm aware that as part of the minimal requirementes, I need to have at least like 13.000$. And the minimun of 1 year of experience.
Do those minimal requirements could add some points to the application even if I don't get satisfy them completly. Or I wouldn't apply until the the minimun requirements are satisfied?

 

[scylla]

You need to meet the minimum requirements before you apply.

 

[jolubrech]

You need to meet the minimum requirements before you apply.

well, ok thanks a lot for the help!