What are my immigration options?

[Valdogarcia]

Greetings,

I’m a 27yo guy, South American resident. I’m a college dropout who took to freelance writing and editing (so basically a high school degree). My brother recently got a Canadian PR and I also wish to join him in Canada.

Can someone please tell me what immigration paths do I have?

 

[badar14]

Greetings,

I’m a 27yo guy, South American resident. I’m a college dropout who took to freelance writing and editing. My brother recently got a Canadian PR and I also wish to join him in Canada.

Can someone please tell me what immigration paths do I have?

here is the startup

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada.html

good luck

 

[scylla]

Greetings,

I’m a 27yo guy, South American resident. I’m a college dropout who took to freelance writing and editing (so basically a high school degree). My brother recently got a Canadian PR and I also wish to join him in Canada.

Can someone please tell me what immigration paths do I have?

Your options are unfortunately likely quite limited without a post secondary college diploma or university degree. I would recommend that you start by looking into the Express Entry program. This is a points-based program where those with the most points are selected. Right now you need at least 440 points to be picked - I don't think you'll be anywhere close to that due to your education.

There are also the provincial programs - however the majority of them require at least a college diploma (in some cases a university degree). Having said that, you can look into those.

Having a brother in Canada likely doesn't help you very much. He would only be able to sponsor you if he has no spouse, no children, both of your parents are deceased and no other family members live in Canada (e.g. aunt, uncle).

 

[Valdogarcia]

Your options are unfortunately likely quite limited without a post secondary college diploma or university degree. I would recommend that you start by looking into the Express Entry program. This is a points-based program where those with the most points are selected. Right now you need at least 440 points to be picked - I don't think you'll be anywhere close to that due to your education.

There are also the provincial programs - however the majority of them require at least a college diploma (in some cases a university degree). Having said that, you can look into those.

Having a brother in Canada likely doesn't help you very much. He would only be able to sponsor you if he has no spouse, no children, both of your parents are deceased and no other family members live in Canada (e.g. aunt, uncle).

Thank you for such a detailed response Scylla. Can I apply for some Canadian education that could help boost my points up? Since I have a long gap in studies and I have a brother in Canada, do you think it hinders my chances to get a study visa approved?

 

[scylla]

Thank you for such a detailed response Scylla. Can I apply for some Canadian education that could help boost my points up? Since I have a long gap in studies and I have a brother in Canada, do you think it hinders my chances to get a study visa approved?

You can certainly apply for a study permit in order to study in Canada and try to boost your points. You'll need to study full time and studying as an international student in Canada is very expensive ($15,000 per year or more) - so that is something to consider. You will also have to show you have enough funds to cover $10K in living expenses. So you'll need to show a bank balance of at least $25,000 just to be approved for the study permit. To have a chance at PR later, you'll want to take a program that is at least 2 years long so that you qualify for a 3 year post graduate work permit. The downside of all of this that you will lose age points the longer you wait.

Yes - the fact your brother is already in Canada may work against you and make it harder to get a study permit approved. You'll want to make sure the program you chose to take in Canada makes sense based on your work experience. Also - you'll want to show you have strong ties to your home country.