Many European countries as well as Australia, New Zealand, and Japan have immigration criteria that requires the applicant to prove financial sufficiency prior to approval.
It’s not just those with their hands out for free assistance, it’s the ones behind them telling them how to work out system, who make a living out of helping others use our government resources as a charity. Our government is not a charity and charitable assistance should come for charities not the government. If a charity includes faith teaching in its work all the better as a moral people work harder and love better because they understand how to get along with others and take responsibility for themselves.
Yes, I am old fashioned and proud to be so.
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Unlike some foreign countries, you do not need a job offer to immigrate to Canada. There are programs available for you that allow you to apply for permanent residency in Canada without securing employment beforehand. You can apply for permanent residence if you are considered a Skilled Worker.
In order to immigrate to Canada as a Federal Skilled Worker you need to meet the following minimum criteria: At least one year of continuous full-time (30 hours per week) or an equal amount in part-time, paid work experience within the last ten years in an O, A or B occupation. Pass an approved language test.
Mexican Immigration Law stipulates that applicants for residency must fulfill certain criteria, including financial criteria.