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jeffporfirio · 10-20-2017, 07:25 PM

I immigrated to Canada on a FSW resident visa 7 years ago. The program is now called Express Entry. It is a points based system that aims to attract English/French speaking candidates with work experience in areas that may be short of worker supply. Points are awarded based on education, age, language knowledge and work experience. Regretfully, I dont think lawyers are a "transferrable" skill.

Sponsoring is a long process (2 - 5 years), and the sponsor (you) have to prove that you can financially sustain the sponsored persons. Again, regretfully you can only sponsor, a spouse, parents, grandparents or children (adopted or natural). We are currently in the process of sponsoring my in-laws.

I think your best bet, although a long shot is a work visa. He needs to find an employer willing to sponsor him. Its not a cumbersome process, but employers do most of the paperwork, which most of the time they are unwilling to do.

Good luck, and pm if you have any questions.

10-20-2017, 07:25 PM	#5
jeffporfirio Scoring Winger Join Date: Oct 2014 Exp:	I immigrated to Canada on a FSW resident visa 7 years ago. The program is now called Express Entry. It is a points based system that aims to attract English/French speaking candidates with work experience in areas that may be short of worker supply. Points are awarded based on education, age, language knowledge and work experience. Regretfully, I dont think lawyers are a "transferrable" skill. Sponsoring is a long process (2 - 5 years), and the sponsor (you) have to prove that you can financially sustain the sponsored persons. Again, regretfully you can only sponsor, a spouse, parents, grandparents or children (adopted or natural). We are currently in the process of sponsoring my in-laws. I think your best bet, although a long shot is a work visa. He needs to find an employer willing to sponsor him. Its not a cumbersome process, but employers do most of the paperwork, which most of the time they are unwilling to do. Good luck, and pm if you have any questions.