Canada Visa 101

Canada Visa 101 seminar at SM BACOOR, CAVITE

2018-07-05T21:38:00.002-07:00

Live, Study and Work in Canada!

Find out what you need to know to get a Visa for Canada.

It may be as fast as 2 months!

SM CITY BACOOR
July 23, 2018; Monday, 10AM
Max's Restaurant
Bacoor, Cavite, Philippines
Registration Fee: P500

Attend our Canada Visa 101 Orientation Seminar and learn your options. You may be our next successful visa grantee too!

Find out how, the cost needed and everything you need to know to get that Canada Visa that you always dreamed about!

You must reserve your seat! Fill up the reservation form below.

We also accommodate one-on-one orientation, if you prefer this, you may click the option for this in the reservation form below. We will contact you for your preferred schedule and availability of advisors. Thank you. Loading...

Pathway to Permanent Residency: Become an International Student - Get a Visa in 2 Months!

2018-06-21T04:06:00.002-07:00

Immigrating to Canada via the Study Pathway is one option you may want to consider if you want to live your Canadian Dream.

FANSHAWE College, one of Canadian Immigration Consultancy's partner schools, will be giving FREE consultation to Filipinos interested to become an International Student on:

JULY 6, 2018, Friday (1PM to 5PM)

Bayview Park Hotel

Roxas Boulevard, Manila

It is your chance to know more about how you can be one of the thousand Filipinos we have helped live their dream to live and work in Canada.

For those who wants to attend, you must reserve your seat by filling out the reservation form below.

June 18 & 19, 2018: Immigration via Study Visa Pathway FREE Seminar

2018-06-15T02:00:00.000-07:00

Canadian Immigration Consultancy will conduct FREE seminars focusing on immigrating to Canada via Study Visa Pathway.

Representatives from two (2) publicly funded schools in Canada will be at the venue for consultation. Details of the seminars are as follows:

JUNE 18, 2018, 1PM (Monday)
Bayview Park Hotel, Roxas Boulevard, Manila
Guest: Representative from FANSHAWE COLLEGE

JUNE 19, 2018, 3PM (Tuesday)
Mount Makiling Room, 8th Floor, BSA Twin Towers (back of Megamall Bldg A)
Guest: Representative from SENECA COLLEGE

Attend the seminar and reserve your slot by filling up the registration form below.

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FREE Canada Visa 101 Information Seminar

2018-03-08T02:17:00.001-08:00

Do you want to study, work and live in Canada?

Canadian Immigration Consultancy will be conducting a FREE Canada Visa 101 Information Seminar, details as follows:

March 20, 2018 (Tuesday) at 2PM

Bayview Park Hotel Manila,

Roxas Boulevard cor United Nations Avenue,

Manila, Philippines

Learn your options! Find out which programs or pathway is best for you and your family. Register below to attend our seminar.

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Registration for Seminar New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

2016-01-14T23:04:00.000-08:00

Registration for Seminar New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program

Another option for Canada Visa! New Brunswick Express Entry Labour Market Stream Philippine Summit Representatives from the Government of New Brunswick Canada will visit the Philippines to promote and screen interested applicants for NB Express Entry Labor Market Stream.

The Government of New Brunswick will conduct information sessions detailing life in New Brunswick; the Provincial labour market; the program requirements of the Express Entry Labour Market Stream; and, the immigration process to become a permanent resident of Canada.

Provincial immigration staff will also conduct a screening exercise to help potential candidates determine if they meet the requirements to be successful through the Express Entry Labour Market Stream.

Those who attend the Summit Seminar will have the option to apply under the New Brunswick Provincial Nominee Program if they meet the selection criteria passmark.

Target of this program are the applicants between 22-55 years old and with at least one experience in any occupation in Managerial, Trade Skilled and Professional Occupation.

With the exception of occupations that requires license to practice in the Province of New Brunswick.

They will also not accept applicants with closer relatives in other places of Canada except New Brunswick.

SEMINAR IS FOR FREE!

When: Jan 23, 2016 | 2pm to 4pm; 6pm to 8pm Jan 24, 2016 | 10am to 12pm; 2pm to 4pm Jan 25, 2016 AIM Manila – Makati (exact address will be sent to you after registration)

To find out if you will qualify to attend the seminar you can register at:

Livinginnb.ca

Limited seats!

Register right now!

Opportunities Ontario: Human Capital Priorities Stream

2015-07-20T03:37:00.000-07:00

This post aims to summarize the newest addition of the Ontario, Canada Nominee program titled as the "Opportunities Ontario: Human Capital Priorities Stream".

There are two Main programs for the Opportunities Ontario Provincial Nominee Program.

Provincial Nominee program - Employer stream where employers can help applicants for Permanent Residents Visa whether they are a student, a graduate of Masters Degree or a PHD from Ontario, an Overseas worker who got a Job Offer from an Employer in Ontario Canada.

Express Entry Stream - In connection with the Express Entry, Canada's newest system that manages Permanent resident visa programs - Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trade, Canadian Experience Class and Provincial Nominee program - Opportunities Ontario PNP participated by launching their Express Entry Stream. Those who meet the programs criteria and have at least 400 points can be nominated by Ontario and get this advantage to be chosen to get an Invitation to apply - ITA. Once an applicant has the ITA, their Visa's can be processed within 6 months or less.

To benefit from this new program, applicants must complete their application requirements as soon as possible so that they can correctly make their Express Entry profile.

To know more, or to learn your options to Canada, you can send your resumes to [email protected]" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">[email protected]

More and more programs are coming out to allow you the chance to Immigrate to Canada, but you must be ready to file your application at a moments notice to make sure you do not miss out on your opportunities.

NCLEX Passers Alberta Canada

2015-07-09T00:58:00.003-07:00

The College of Registered Nurses of Alberta - CARNA recognizes NCLEX passers from 1982 till present.

Applicants with NCLEX may no longer have to take the Board Exam in Alberta, but to find out they need to have their credentials assessed first.

And I quote from the CRNA Website: "CARNA recognizes past NCLEX-RN results Posted September 29, 2014 On September 26, 2014 CARNA Provincial Council passed the motion to retroactively recognize all passing NCLEX-RN results back to 1982. Effective immediately, if you passed the NCLEX between 1982 and present day, you will be considered to have met CARNA’s exam requirement for registration. You will not be required to take the NCLEX again.

Update In response to the feedback we have received, we encourage interested international applicants to refer to all the registration requirements for IENs.

Passing the registration exam is only one requirement and this alone does not enable you to practice in Alberta. If you have not applied to CARNA already and want to practice in Alberta, you need to first apply through NNAS. If you have an open file with CARNA, or have previously applied, please send an email with your specific information or questions to [email protected]. We appreciate your patience in receiving a response during this high volume time."

How does this affect you the applicant?

If you have a valid NCLEX you can have your credentials assessed in the National Nursing Assessment Service NNAS.

And if you are fortunate to pass the assessment, you will no longer have to take the CARNA exam to practice in Alberta. Having this credential means you will be able to apply for a Nursing Job in Alberta Canada, and if you get an employer, you will have very high points to be considered to receive an Invitation to Apply - ITA for a Permanent Residents Visa in Canada.

To know more you can visit the following link: Carna recognizes NCLEX

Canada Immigration Program for 2015

2014-11-12T23:49:00.003-08:00

Next year 2015 Canada plans to accept between 260,000 and 285,000 new permanent residents in its Immigration programs.

economic immigrants (181,300)
family class (68,000)
humanitarian and compassionate cases (29,800)

What does this mean for you?

If you are an applicant for Humanitarian and compassionate programs the year 2015 might be the year you will finally become a permanent resident in Canada.

If you are a Canadian Permanent Resident or a Canadian citizen who wants to bring your children, spouse, Parents or Grandparents to Canada you need to make sure that you qualify to become a sponsor before sending in your application. But also need to have your family member prepare their application requirement ahead of time. Since, the application to sponsor your family and their Permanent Residents Visa is processed at the same time.

If you are one of those applicants who is waiting for a program to apply to, so that you can become a permanent resident, the new application management system of Canada which will be launched on January 2015, the "Express Entry", may very well be the best program for you.

Interested applicants will be assessed in the programs selection criteria. If you qualify you will be allowed to post an online profile in Canadian Governments Job Bank, a website that is monitored and controlled by the Canadian Government.

You will then be assessed and ranked against other applicants, if you are ranked as one of the applicants who attained the highest scores, you will be given and invitation to apply to become a permanent Resident.

For those who does not have enough points, the Canadian Government will still consider giving you an invitation to apply if:

An employer in Canada gives you a Job Offer (must be certified and verifiable)

If you get a Nomination from one of Canada's provinces who is a participant in the Express Entry

As Canada aims to select the best and the brightest across the globe, the key to your application will be your capability to provide proper, correct, consistent and complete documentation that clearly illustrates that you are qualified for the program.

To be able to do this requires more than just looking at the programs checklist and providing the documents listed.

Moreover, you need to be more proactive. The Canadian Government will only give you 2 months to submit your requirements once you are given the invitation to apply for the program. If you do not prepare your requirements in Advance, you might ran out of time.

If you have made an application in the past you would know that most of the documents might take more than three months to secure.

Moreover, the Canadian government is known to set a timeline and a Cap in their programs to control the influx of applications they will receive.

If you wait too long to get started, it is highly likely that you will not be able to apply when the quota or Cap gets filled out or the program closes.

Canada has placed some control measures to ensure that the processing of the applications for the program will be processed quickly and efficiently. Those who acts now and makes sure that they take can take advantage of this programs will be rewarded with a much quicker processing speed. The Canadian government aims to process applications for this program in 6 months or less.

What are you waiting for? This is what you have been praying for for sometime now.

Act now or miss out on your opportunity of a lifetime.

Send your resume for assessment thru email-[email protected]"> [email protected] or click the assessment button at the upper right corner of this page.

To find out more about the program you may click on this link: Express Entry

To read from the source click on the Canadian Government website - cic.gc.ca

Express Entry Canada - how to apply

2014-09-29T04:38:00.000-07:00

On January 2015, Canada will launch a Permanent Residents Visa program that would allow applicants to get a Job and become a Permanent Resident Visa at the same time. Citizenship and Immigration Canada aims to process an application for this program within 6 months. To find out how click read more...

Here is an easy illustration of how the program will be processed.

Two step process

Step 1: Fill out your Express Entry profile by Registering with Job Bank of Canada Website and be accepted into the Express Entry Pool

The applicants of this program will be ranked against each other. Those ranked the highest will be able to move on to the next stage. Applicants must know how their applications fair against the criteria set for this program.

They must also know how they can illustrate that they are not only qualified but have high points to increase their chances of being selected for the program.

Step 2: Receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) Apply for permanent residence online

Applicants must make sure their application is complete (must have completed the documents required for the program) before they apply because they will only have two months to comply with their requirements once they are given an Invitation to apply - ITA.

How to make the Express Entry work for you.

Applicants must have a good understanding of the program to increase their chances of being selected. Remember that they will have a lot of competition since a lot of people all over the world will apply for the Express Entry program.

Applicants must plan ahead before they apply for this program and not waste time by starting to complete documents that will prove their credentials right away, which includes but not limited to experience, age, education, english proficiency, education credentials assessment, ect.

The key to this application is being able to make ones application attractive to an employer or the provinces or territories of Canada. So that they will get a Job offer or be Nominated which will lead to getting an Invitation to apply.

To increase the chances of either instances from happening, an applicant must know what an employer expects or looks for from a foreign worker, must be able to have their documents and verified as well as find out how they can be nominated by a province or territory.

Those who can promote their profiles to an employer effectively will have better chances than other applicants.

Canadian Visa programs are known to change all the time, only applicants who makes themselves ready to file for an opportunity all the time will be able to take advantage of this fast and easy programs.

Only those who are serious with their plans for a better life will be able to get a Visa.

Learn your options! Act now!

Other than the Express Entry there are other programs you may qualify to. Send your resume to [email protected]">[email protected] or click on the online assessment button at the upper right corner of this blog.

Photo credits to the Canadian Citizenship and Immigration website [cic.gc.ca]

Understanding the Express Entry

2014-09-20T04:26:00.001-07:00

On January 2015 Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will open a new electronic system to manage permanent resident Visa applications for some of their economic programs called the "Express Entry".

Through this program, the government of Canada will be able to actively recruit, assess and select new immigrants.

This program will be applicable to those who will apply for the Federal Skilled Worker program, the Federal Skilled Trades program, the Canadian Experience Class and some of the Provincial Nominee program.

There are two steps in applying for the Express Entry.

1) Potential candidates complete an online Express Entry profile

Potential candidates must make an online Express Entry profile where they will provide information about their skills, work experience, language ability, education and other details about themselves. Those who will qualify in the criteria set, will be placed in a pool of candidates. Candidates who apply will be assessed and ranked against each other. Only those who are ranked the highest-who can prove that they will become economically stable in Canada and those with qualified offers of employment or those nominated under the participating Provincial Nominee programs will be given an invitation to apply for Permanent Resident Visa in Canada.

If an applicant does not have a valid job offer or a nomination from a particular province or territory, he or she can register in the Government of Canada's Job Bank which will connect him or her to eligible Canadian Employer.

Step 2) Citizenship and Immigration Canada will invite certain candidates to apply for permanent residence and process their applications within six months.

Only those who are ranked the highest in the pool of Candidates will be given an invitation to apply.

Those with a valid job offer or are nominated by a province or territory will be given the highest ranking.

Candidates will have 60 days to submit an application for permanent residence through one of the following programs:

Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP);
Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP);
Canadian Experience Class (CEC); or,
A portion of the Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Under the Express Entry applicants will get their Permanent Residents Visa within 6 months or less.
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*Since Candidates will only be given 60 days to apply after getting an invitation to apply, those who wish to apply for the Express Entry must make sure that they have all their application requirements ready before they send in their applications.

*Canadian Programs open and close fast, serious applicants must ready their applications right away-Right NOW!

*Applicants must be able to illustrate that they not only qualify for the program, but that they are ranked high on the pool of applicants so that they will be given an Invitation to apply - ITA which will be the one needed to apply for a Permanents Residents Visa for Canada.

To find out if you have what it takes to get a Permanent Residents Visa to Canada, you can send your resume to [email protected] or click the online assessment button at the upper right corner of this blog.

Federal Skilled Worker - FSW - Eligible Occupations

2014-06-18T03:55:00.001-07:00

Updated List of Occupations of Federal Skilled Worker - FSW This list has been updated to reflect the revised eligible Federal Skilled Worker occupations list for May 2014. This program will be until April 2015 or when the quota gets filled out.

Overall cap of 25,000 new applications and a sub-cap of 1,000 applications for each of the 50 occupations listed below.

Those interested must start right away.

We always encourage applying as soon as possible!

If you do not see your occupation listed below, you may still qualify through other Canadian immigration programs.

For more information please fill out the assessment button at the upper right corner of this blog or send resumes to [email protected]

50 Eligible Occupations for the Federal Skilled Worker Program:

*At lease one year of continuous work experience is compulsory.

Senior managers – financial, communications and other business services
Senior managers – trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c.
Financial managers
Human resources managers
Purchasing managers
Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
Managers in health care
Construction managers
Home building and renovation managers
Managers in natural resources production and fishing
Manufacturing managers
Financial auditors and accountants
Financial and investment analysts
Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
Other financial officers
Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
Property administrators
Geoscientists and oceanographers
Civil engineers
Mechanical engineers
Electrical and electronics engineers
Petroleum engineers
Information systems analysts and consultants
Database analysts and data administrators
Software engineers and designers
Computer programmers and interactive media developers
Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
Construction estimators
Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
Computer network technicians
Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
Specialist physicians
General practitioners and family physicians
Dietitians and nutritionists
Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
Physiotherapists
Occupational therapists
Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
Medical radiation technologists
Medical sonographers
Licensed practical nurses
Paramedical occupations
University profssors and lecturers
Psychologists
Early childhood educators and assistants
Translators, terminologists and interpreters
Please contact us to get further details regarding the new requirements for the 2014 Federal Skilled Worker program, new eligible occupations, it’s job descriptions and job details.

The Three Designated Language Testing Organizations

Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Test D’evaluation de Francais (TEF)
The Four Designated Educational Credential Organizations

Comparative Education Service: University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
World Education Services
Medical Council of Canada

Interested applicants send resume to [email protected]">[email protected] for assessment; you may also visit our office at:

Canadian Immigration Consultancy
3rd floor, Northlink Building SM North Edsa
Quezon City

Look for Jay Araneta or Sam Angeles.

Canada News - Express Entry

2014-04-15T23:53:00.005-07:00

Citizenship and Immigration Minister, Christopher Alexander, formally announced that it will launch "Express Entry, a new Immigration program for Canada on January 2015.

Express Entry formerly called the Expression of Interest is designed to meet Canada's regional labour shortages and help fill open jobs for which there are no available Canadian workers. Express Entry will be available to Skilled immigrants and will help the Canadian Government choose the best candidates who will most likely succeed in Canada.

Processing time for this program can be six (6)months or less.

This program will be integrated to four economic streams:

1. Federals Skilled Worker Program - FSWP
2. Federal Skilled Trades Class program - FSTC
3. Canadian Experience Class - CEC
4. Provincial Nominee program - PNP (a portion of the PNP)

Those who would like to apply must make sure that they have prepared key requirements in their application.

Documents that will prove their Personal History, Education documents and Regulatory body assessment results, Work History and Certifications, Language proficiency and settlement plan as well as Police certificate and eventually medical assessments done ahead of time or within the prescribed timeline.

This would take time that is why those who are serious about their plans for Canada would do well to start preparing right away - Right now!

Although, it is not yet clear this program may also have a Cap or quota that is why only those who plan ahead will have the advantage or edge to succeed in this program.

We can help you become eligible for this program, you can either visit us at our SM North edsa branch, have your credentials assessed by clicking on the link at the upper right corner of this blog or send resume to [email protected]

To read more about this publication you can check from the source - cic.gc.ca

Canada News 240,000 to 265,000 new permanent residents in 2014

2014-03-22T05:13:00.003-07:00

Last October 28, 2013, the then, newly appointed Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander announced that Canada will be accepting between 240,000 to 265,000 new permanent residents in 2014.

It was emphasized in said publication that the Provincial Nominee programs will play an important role in meeting this goal.

And am happy to say that its true this time!

We are now seeing the results of this plan by the Minestry of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

At the start of 2014, January, the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program was implemented.

Last March 6, 2014 the Nova Scotia Nominee Program was also launched.

To meet Canada's immigration levels it seems certain that there might be more programs that will open up this year but the question is how will you be able to grab the opportunity of becoming a Permanent Resident for Canada?

First you have to have a better understanding of Canada's current Visa programs, how it has evolved to be selective and aims to choose the best and the brightest applicants from around the world.

The current Visa applications will not only ask for your Education and work requirements, it will also ask you to prove your language proficiency, have your education credentials assessed by assessing bodies they have designated, require you to provide proof of your employment and settlement plan, etc, etc...

On top of this all your documents must be complete when you file your application. Which means you have to prepare your application in advance to have the opportunity of getting a Permanent Residents Visa for Canada.

Most programs only accepts applicants with experience in Managerial, Trade Skilled and Professional occupations, but not all.

If you are interested to apply, the only way you will have a shot at getting a permanent residents Visa, will be to make yourself eligible by completing your application requirements ahead of time.

Since a lot of applicants (worldwide) wants to get a Permanent Residents Visa for Canada; the programs will open and close very fast.

Not starting your application right away will make you miss the chance of living and working in Canada.

In Short, anybody interested in immigrating must be ready all the time!

At Canadian Immigration Consultancy we meet a lot of people who miss their opportunity of immigrating to Canada, because they do not want to make the first move until there is a program that looks for their occupation or profession, what they don't realize is, without proper planning and getting their documents ready ahead of time they are not giving themselves a chance.

Most programs also have Quotas or limits the number of people who can apply.

If they start their application late, they will not make it. Most likely, the Cap or limit will have been filled out because there are other applicants, more serious than them who files their application the moment the programs opens.

As an interested applicant, the earlier you try to understand this, the more chances you will have.

Since the competition is fierce for a Canadian Visa, you have to have an edge or advantage over other applicants.

Getting ready in advance will give you the chance to correct errors you might have in your credentials and the chance to adjust to changes or acquire special requirements the program might ask you to provide.

Getting ready all the time with proper planning is the only way for you to get a Permanent Residents Visa for Canada.

Start your application right now! Send us a message tell us your concerns so that we can help you with your application.

Canadian Immigration Consultancy SM-NORTH Edsa – Open everyday from 10am till 8pm direct line – 8528324 email: [email protected]">[email protected]

[reference: news releases from cic.gc.ca; image from cic.gc.ca]

Updated occupation list for Nova Scotia Nominee program - Regional Labour Market Demand Stream

2014-03-11T02:57:00.000-07:00

In relation to my previous post, Nova Scotia Nominee program - Regional Labour Market Demand Stream, here is the updated occupation list they will accept for processing.

* Systems Testing Technicians
* Retail Trade Managers
* Registered Nurses
* Restaurant and Food Service Managers
* Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
* Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
* Managers in Health Care
* Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers)
* Licensed Practical Nurses
* Electrical and Electronic Engineers
* Mechanical Engineers
* Specialist Physicians
* General Practitioners and Family Physicians
* Financial Auditors and Accountants
* Other Financial Officer
* Civil Engineers
* Database Analysts and Data Administrators
* Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
* Dentists
* Pharmacists
* Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
* Physiotherapists
* Occupational Therapists
* Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists and Cardiopulmonary Technologists
* Medical Radiation Technologists
* Medical Sonographers
* Software Engineers and Designers
* Psychologists
* Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
* Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairs
* Retail Trade Supervisors
* Crane Operators
* Supervisors, Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing
* Chefs
* Cooks
* Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics
* Other Technical Occupations in and Assessment
* Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists' Assistants
* Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
* Welders and Related Machine Operators
* Machinists
* Industrial Electricians
* Contractors and Supervisors, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades

Nova Scotia Nominee program - Regional Labour Market Demand Stream

2014-03-03T02:39:00.002-08:00

The Nova Scotia Nominee program - Regional Labour Market Demand Stream, is one of the streams where applications can apply to to become a Permanent Resident for Canada.

Under this stream the applicant must be:

age between 21-55y/o; with two (2) years continuous working experience during the last 5 years in the in demand list of the program.

Listed below are the In Demand Occupations:

* Systems Testing Technicians
* Retail Trade Managers
* Registered Nurses
* Restaurant and Food Service Managers
* Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
* Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
* Managers in Health Care
* Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers)
* Licensed Practical Nurses
* Electrical and Electronic Engineers
* Mechanical Engineers
* Specialist Physicians
* General Practitioners and Family Physicians
* Financial Auditors and Accountants
* Other Financial Officer
* Civil Engineers
* Database Analysts and Data Administrators
* Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
* Dentists
* Pharmacists
* Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
* Physiotherapists
* Occupational Therapists
* Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists and Cardiopulmonary Technologists
* Medical Radiation Technologists
* Medical Sonographers
* Software Engineers and Designers
* Psychologists
* Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
* Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairs
* Retail Trade Supervisors
* Crane Operators
* Supervisors, Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing
* Chefs
* Cooks
* Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics
* Other Technical Occupations in and Assessment
* Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists' Assistants
* Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
* Welders and Related Machine Operators
* Machinists
* Industrial Electricians
* Contractors and Supervisors, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades

The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration requires all applicants in the Regional Labour Market Demand stream to submit written proof, explanation or language testing results demonstrating that a minimum standard of CLB/NCLC Level 5 has been met, which consists of meeting the minimum levels for each competency listed below.

IELTS Test required - Reading - 4, Writing - 5, Speaking - 5 and Listening 5

Under this stream applicants must first file to be nominated by the Government office of Nova Scotia before they can apply for their Permanent Residents Visa for Canada.

Since this program is set to start on March 6, 2014 applicants who wants to have the opportunity of getting a permanent residents Visa under this program must consider starting their applications right away.

Like all other programs of Canada, the Nova Scotia Nominee program - Regional Labour Market Demand Stream is an opportunity for those who are serious about their plan of going to Canada. As the rules may change without prior notice, it is recommended for you to start while you still have a chance.

Start your applications right now!

If you are interested pls. text me at 09175415000 or send me your resume to [email protected] for assessment.

SINP Without job offer Cap Reached

2014-01-12T23:00:00.003-08:00

As of January 10, 2014 the quota for SINP without job offers has already been filled out or Cap has already been reached. This announcement in the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program - SINP website has only been published quite recently.

This means that those without Job offers, but wants to apply for the SINP will not be able to apply to the Program, for the time being, until it restarts next year.

Since a lot of individuals were interested to apply to the SINP without Job Offer program, a lot of applicants would have been affected by this recent development.

But this is to be expected.

Like all the other programs for Permanent Resident Visa applications to Canada, only those who ready their applications ahead of time can take advantage.

Since almost all of the programs imposes a quota for the number of files they receive, those interested can not wait till a program opens before they make a move for their intention to leave and work in Canada.

Otherwise, its not wise.

The same, having the quota filled out before they apply, will happen over and over again.

There are still other programs currently open and those that will open up soon. Like, the Federal Skilled Worker application, the Manitoba Provincial Nominee program and other Provincial Nominee programs. If you want to have your credentials assessed, please click on the assessment button on the upper right corner of this blog or email resume to [email protected]">[email protected]

Sasakatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program - SINP list of Eligible Occupation

2013-12-27T04:47:00.000-08:00

Herewith is the list of Eligible occupation for the SINP to be implemented on January 2, 2014.

Senior managers - Financial, communications and other business services -

Senior managers - Health, education, social and community services and membership organizations

Senior managers - Trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c.

Senior managers - Goods production, utilities, transportation and construction

Financial managers

Human resources managers

Purchasing managers

Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers

Banking, credit and other investment managers

Telecommunication carriers managers

Engineering managers

Architecture and science managers

Computer and information systems managers

Administrators, post-secondary education and vocational training

Managers in social, community and correctional services

Government managers, health and social policy development and program administration

Government managers, economic analysis, policy development and program administration

Government managers, education policy development and program administration

Library, archive, museum and art gallery managers

Recreation, Sports and Fitness Program and Service Directors

Construction managers

Transportation managers

Facility operation and maintenance managers

Primary production managers (except agriculture)

Manufacturing managers

Utilities managers

Financial auditors and accountants

Financial and investment analysts

Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers

Specialists in human resources

Administrative officers

Executive assistants

Personnel and recruitment officers

Property administrators

Purchasing agents and officers

Loan officers

Secretaries (except legal and medical)

Legal secretaries

Medical secretaries

Court recorders and medical transcriptionists

Chemists

Geologists, geochemists and geophysicists

Biologists and related scientists

Agricultural representatives, consultants and specialists

Civil engineers

Mechanical engineers

Electrical and electronics engineers

Chemical engineers

Industrial and manufacturing engineers

Mining engineers

Geological engineers

Petroleum engineers

Computer engineers (except software engineers)

Other professional engineers, n.e.c.

Architects

Urban and land use planners

Land surveyors

Mathematicians, statisticians and actuaries

Information systems analysts and consultants

Database analysts and data administrators

Software Engineers and Designers

Computer programmers and interactive media developers

Web designers and developers

Chemical technologists and technicians

Geological and mineral technologists and technicians

Biological technologists and technicians

Agricultural and fish products inspectors

Forestry technologists and technicians

Conservation and fishery officers

Landscape and horticultural technicians and specialists

Civil engineering technologists and technicians

Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians

Industrial engineering and manufacturing technologists and technicians

Construction estimators

Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians

Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics

Aircraft instrument, electrical and avionics mechanics, technicians and inspectors

Architectural technologists and technicians

Drafting technologists and technicians

Land survey technologists and technicians

Mapping and related technologists and technicians

Engineering inspectors and regulatory officers

Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety

Construction inspectors

Computer Network Technicians

User support technicians

Systems testing technicians

Specialist physicians

General practitioners and family physicians

Dentists

Veterinarians

Optometrists

Chiropractors

Pharmacists

Dietitians and nutritionists

Audiologists and speech-language pathologists

Physiotherapists

Occupational therapists

Head nurses and supervisors

Registered nurses

Medical laboratory technologists and pathologists' assistants

Medical laboratory technicians

Veterinary and animal health technologists and technicians

Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardio-pulmonary technologists

Medical radiation technologists

Medical sonographers

Denturists

Dental hygienists and dental therapists

Opticians

Midwives and practitioners of natural healing

Licensed practical nurses

College and other vocational instructors

Secondary school teachers

Elementary school and kindergarten teachers

Educational counselors

Psychologists

Social workers

Paralegal and related occupations

Community and social service workers

Employment counselors

Librarians

Professional occupations in public relations and communications

Graphic designers and illustrators

Interior designers

Technical sales specialists, wholesale trade

Insurance agents and brokers

Funeral directors and embalmers

Supervisors, machinists and related occupations

Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations

Contractors and supervisors, pipefitting trades

Contractors and supervisors, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades

Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades

Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades

Contractors and supervisors, heavy construction equipment crews

Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers

Supervisors, railway transport operations

Supervisors, motor transport and other ground transit operators

Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors

Electricians (except industrial and power system)

Industrial electricians

Power system electricians

Electrical power line and cable workers

Telecommunications line and cable workers

Telecommunications installation and repair workers

Plumbers

Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers

Gas fitters

Sheet metal workers

Boilermakers

Structural metal and platework fabricators and fitters

Ironworkers

Welders and related machine operators

Carpenters

Cabinetmakers

Bricklayers

Concrete finishers

Tilesetters

Plasterers, drywall installers, finishers and lathers

Roofers and shinglers

Glaziers

Insulators

Painters and decorators

Floor covering installers

Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics (except textile)

Heavy-duty equipment mechanics

Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics

Railway Carmen

Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors

Machine fitters

Elevator constructors and mechanics

Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and Mechanical Repairers

Motor vehicle body repairers

Electric appliance servicers and repairers

Electrical mechanics

Motorcycle and other related mechanics

Other small engine and equipment mechanics

Tailors, dressmakers, furriers and milliners

Jewellers, watch repairers and related occupations

Power systems and power station operators

Railway and yard locomotive engineers

Crane operators

Water well drillers

Printing press operators

Supervisors, mining and quarrying

Supervisors, oil and gas drilling and service

Underground production and development miners

Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers

Logging machinery operators

Agricultural and related service contractors and managers

Farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers

Nursery and greenhouse operators and managers

Landscaping and grounds maintenance contractors and managers

Supervisors, landscape and horticulture

Supervisors, mineral and metal processing

Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities

Supervisors, food, beverage and tobacco processing

Supervisors, forest products processing

Supervisors, other mechanical and metal products manufacturing

Supervisors, other products manufacturing and assembly

Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators

If you want to have your credentials assessed you can click on the assessment button on the upper right corner of this blog or email your resume to [email protected]">[email protected]

The list of Eligible occupations for the Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee - SINP program may change if the Saskatchewan deem for it to be so.

For immediate response you can visit us at

Canadian Immigration Consultancy
3rd floor Northlink Bldg. SM North Edsa
Quezon City direct line 3528324

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program - SINP

2013-12-23T02:11:00.005-08:00

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The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program – SINP recently disclosed that it will revise its existing program and implement said changes on January 2, 2014.

The SINP is one of the programs in Canada that can help an applicant get a permanent Residents Visa. Basically the applicant must be nominated by Saskatchewan to become a Permanent Resident.

The nomination will be what the applicant will use to process his or her Permanent Residents Visa for Canada.

To be nominated, an applicant must be able to prove that he or she has the necessary qualifications that the province of Saskatchewan is looking for.

In a nutshell this is what will be required from the applicants.

"Eligibility
You may qualify to apply under the SINP International Skilled Workers Category if:
You live outside of Canada or you have proof of legal status in Canada, you are not a refugee claimant and you meet the following criteria:
o You must score a minimum of 60 points out of 100 on the point assessment grid.
o You must have a minimum of one-year work experience in the past ten years in your intended occupation.
If you are not providing a skilled job offer from an approved Saskatchewan employer you must provide proof of a minimum of one-year work experience in the past ten years related to your field of education or training in a skilled position.
o You must have a minimum language score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 4. o You must provide: • A permanent, full-time job offer from a Saskatchewan employer in either an occupation or trade in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) Matrix level “A”, “B” OR “0” or in a designated trade in Saskatchewan.
To provide proof of this you must have a valid SINP Job Approval Letter. OR
• If you are not providing a skilled job offer from an approved Saskatchewan employer you must meet all of the following requirements:
o your field of education or training must be in a high skilled occupation (National Occupation Classification O, A, B) that is considered to be in-demand in Saskatchewan.
o you must have completed post-secondary education, training, or apprenticeship equivalent that is comparable to the Canadian education system of at least one year in length that has resulted in a diploma, a certificate or a degree.
o if your occupational education and work experience is in a regulated profession, you will be required to obtain the appropriate Saskatchewan qualification recognition to be able to work in that profession.
o you must have proof of settlement funds and a settlement plan.
Program criteria may change without notice and applications will be assessed according to the criteria on the Saskatchewan immigration website when the SINP receives your completed application."

Criteria for Assessment

EDUCATION TRAINING

Master’s or Doctorate degree - 23
University Degree/College - 20
Trade certification - 20
Degree two years - 15
Degree one year - 12

Note: The principal applicant’s education points are calculated according to documented proof of completed post secondary education and/or training programs from a nationally or provincially recognized institution or regulatory body.

The principal applicant must include diplomas, certificates or degrees for any education or training with their transcripts. (Maximum total points = 23)

SKILLED WORK EXPERIENCE

Most recent 5 years – 2 points (per year)
Six to ten years - 1 points (per year)

Ex.

WORK EXPERIENCE FROM THE MOST RECENT FIVE YEARS PRIOR TO APPLICATION
5 years - 10 points
4 years - 8 points
3 years - 6 points
2 years - 4 points
1 year - 2 points

WORK EXPERIENCE FROM THE SIX TO TEN YEAR TIME PERIOD PRIOR TO APPLICATION

5 years - 5 points
4 years - 4 points
3 years - 3 points
2 years - 2 points
1 year - 0 points

Note: To be eligible to apply applicant must have at least 1 year full time work experience in his intended occupation. This is the bare minimum to be successful applicant must still get the required passmark for the program.

Applicant will be assessed for work experience within the last ten years.

LANGUAGE ABILITY

CLB 8 and higher- 20 points
CLB 7- 18 points
CLB 6- 16 points
CLB 5- 14 points
CLB 4 – 12 points

Note: CLB refers to Canadian Language Benchmark, CLB 4 is the minimum requirement; for your guide here is the Canadian Language Benchmarks table:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS)

CLB Scores - Speaking Listening Reading Writing
8 6.5 7.5 6.5 6.5
7 6 6 6 6
6 5.5 5.5 5 5
5 5 5 4 5
4 4 4 3.5 4

AGE

less than 18- 0 points
8 to 21 - 8 points
22 to 34 - 12 points
35 to 45 - 10 points
46-50 - 8 points
More than 50 - 0 points

CONNECTION TO SASKATCHEWAN LABOUR MARKET

ADAPTABILITY

full time job offer - 30 points

Close relative - 20 points

1 year work experience in Sask. - 5 points

1 full term study in Sask. - 5 points

Note: Close relative in Saskatchewan (The applicant or accompanying spouse has a close relative that is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident residing in Saskatchewan – includes: parent, sibling, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin and step-family members or in-laws of the same relationships.

Job Offer must come from an approved Saskatchewan Employer Job offer must permanent and full time for Jobs in Job Categories Managerial – O, Trade and Skilled – B and Professional - A

Total Maximum Points 100

At first glance it seems that this can be one of the programs that applicants can apply to easily just like how a lot of applications were submitted in the past under the FSW but a closer look on the regulations will require the following for individuals working in regulated professions.

“Regulatory or Licensing Credentials (if applicable) If you intend to work in an occupation that requires licensing or certification in Saskatchewan, you must contact the provincial, national and/or industrial regulatory association before applying for nomination to verify that you will be able to meet licensing or certification requirements.

Before nomination, the SINP will contact the appropriate regulatory body to ensure it has no objections to SINP nomination.

If you intend to work in a medical profession that requires licensing or certification, you must apply under the SINP Health Professions Category.

For information on regulated and non-regulated occupations in Saskatchewan and Canada, contact the Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials or Service Canada’s (SC) Work Destinations.” (links are clickable)

Simply put, it is apparent that applicants in regulated professions/licensed must have their credentials assessed by the appropriate assessing/regulatory body before they file their application.

For those of you who wants to apply for this program I suggest that you prioritize the following special requirements:

1. Have your Education credentials assessed right away

You may consult this site by click on the link to know how - Academic Credential Assessment and Qualification Recognition Services

2. For those working in designated professions, have your credentials assessed if you are eligible to meet licensing requirements in Saskatchewan to know how to get started you can send an inquiry to the following designated organizations, to find out where click on this link - Professions and Trades in the Provinces and Territories

3. Ready the all required documents ahead of time, right now if you want to have an advantage over other applicants and schedule your English Exam.

Those without relatives in Saskatchewan can still qualify for as long as they have enough English exam results and meet the required passmark.

The initial application for the program will be done online.

After that the applicant will get a Nomination from Saskatchewan, which will prompt for him or her to file the application at the Centralized Intake Office.

Current processing time for Provincial Nomination programs, based on the cic.gc.ca website, takes between 18 to 24 months to finalize.

If you want your credentials assessed or you have other questions and/or clarifications please feel free to email them to me.

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Quebec Skilled Worker update

2013-11-27T03:11:00.002-08:00

For the Quebec Skilled Worker - QSW applicants.

The ministère de l'Immigration et des Communautés culturelles(MICC) will grant priority processing to applications already submitted by people personally affected by Typhoon Haiyan.

For ALL the clients that are awaiting a decision by the MICC, for their Cértificat du Sélection du Québec (Quebec Selection Certificate, commonly known as a CSQ) CSQ application, and who have been personally affected by the passage of Typhoon Haiyan, they will receive priority processing.

They must complete the following form intended for this purpose and submit it directly to the MICC on its website:

https://services.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/reach/email_accelerated_treatment_philippines.php

Faster Visa processing for Yolanda Typhoon Victims

2013-11-25T03:35:00.000-08:00

Canada aims to help those affected by the Typhoon by offering to give priority processing to those who were directly affected.

In their news release, dated November 14, 2013 the Canadian Government promised to speed up visa processing of the Typhoon victims who are currently applying or those who wants to apply.

Although it is still uncertain which Visa program interested applicants can apply at, the Canadian Government offered two contact info where you can verify: [email protected] or contact CIC’s Call Centre at 1-888-242-2100

Relatively, Filipino Citizens currently in Canada can apply for extension to their Visa Validity if they can prove that they were one of the unfortunate individuals who were badly affected by Typhoon Yolanda.

They can email [email protected]. you can read about this from the source cic.gc.ca

Challenge Accepted (when Maria Theresa Radovan applied for PR Visa for Canada)

2013-07-07T06:26:00.000-07:00

As an employee of the Canadian Immigration Consultancy, a Consultancy firm under Atty. John Weisdorf, I process a lot of applications for Federal Skilled Worker application.

Since we are one of the biggest Immigration Firms for Canada in the Philippines, I process a lot of applications and not all the cases I handle are the same. Some are harder than most, and are the kind of cases I enjoy the most.

Such is the application story of Ms. Maria Theresa Radovan.

Maria Theresa Radovan was referred to me by Mr. Jan Ritchie Dungao who also happens to be her nephew.

When she began consulting with our firm she disclosed certain difficulties in her application.

To which I offered certain solutions and plotted scenarios on how to handle each issue. Immediately, because she was really serious about her plans for Canada, signed a contract on April 29, 2010.

After readying all her documentary requirements we filed her application to Centralized Intake office November 11, 2010.

Where she got positive assessment last June 6, 2011

After that we received her File number July 7, 2011

When we thought that things were looking up and seemed to be going our way we received a notice for Interview last July 25, 2011.

Where the embassy had concerns about the details of her application.

Marites thought that the additional requirement would be a problem but for Canadian Immigration Consultancy, it was just another challenge to comply, to which we did.

As part of our service we also made sure that she will be able to answer the possible questions that may be asked from her.

So we regularly spoke about the interview until it was scheduled for her to go to the Canadian Embassy.

She was interviewed for two hours. One of the few clients we had that was unfortunate to have been subjected to a lengthy interview. Fortunately, she was our client and was prepared to answer all questions.

Being prepared definitely helped her as well as her quick wit and intelligence, no matter how long it took for two Visa officers to interview her, she did not waver on her answers. When it was finished, the Visa officers told her that they will consider the exchange of information will inform her of the decision.

Then came the long wait. It took a lot of follow ups and discussion regarding the case and a lot of pep talked to calm Marites down.

There were times that she already doubted if she will still make it.

Then came more problems. Additional requirements were again required by the embassy to be provided by her On April 27, 2012 to address other concerns.

This took sometime to comply.

Then another long pause.

Until we received Medical Notice October 5, 2012

Passport request received March 12, 2013

And finally her Visa and her dependents were issued April 12, 2013 and VERY SOON, Marites as I call her will be leaving for Canada to start her dream of living and working in Canada.
.........

This can be your story too...

An application for Canada might or might not be easy. But our clients still persists in submitting their files because they value the benefits and income opportunity they have when they become Permanent Residents.

Why its easier to become financially stable in first world countries like Canada is because residents as well as Citizens get benefits that helps alleviate their cost to allow them to provide better quality of life for themselves and their loved ones.

Benefits like Free Health Care, Allowances for your children until age 18, Free Education for Elementary to High school, Student Loans for College, Disability and Unemployment Income.

While in the Philippines, the lack of insurances to protect Filipinos from instances where they may become bankrupt like death, Accident or prolonged sickness in the Family, high cost of health and Education, low income opportunity inhibits the possibility of having financial security for your loved ones.

I have the impression that Maritess with her very supportive Husband Sir Rowell can manage quite well.

They will do well on their own even if they stay in the Philippines, but they still went ahead and sent their application, despite the difficulty because they want to have better options for their entire family.

With our track record and good company history, we are able to provide solutions to problems encountered in their application.

As the need of Canada for immigrants is evolving so is its application process.

At present, the system and requirements changes every year. The biggest of change is that all programs require complete requirements at the beginning of the application.

Which means only those who are committed and serious about their application will be the only ones who will get the opportunity to get a Permanent Residents Visa.


Planning ahead, and getting ready to file is now necessary if you want to apply to any kind of Visa program for Canada.

If you want to, we can help you become eligible for the program.

But you have to be honest and smart with your time.

You should apply while you still have the chance.

Do not regret the time when you will wonder what it would have been, if only you applied when you still had the opportunity.

You either take advantage of this chance of a lifetime or give up, the choice is yours.

To know which programs you will qualify to visit our office at:

Office Address
Canadian Immigration Consultancy
3rd Floor, Building F. SM North Edsa

Of click on the link to have online assessment:

Free Assessment Link

CIO Refund Option: Foreign Electronic Funds Transfer Form applicants filed prior to February 2008

2013-06-26T03:18:00.001-07:00

Recently an update from Citizenship Immigration Canada was issued regarding the refund from Centralized Intake Office for applicants filed under the Federal Skilled Workers program prior to February 27, 2008.

Due to some banking restrictions, the Receiver General of Canada can not issue checks that will be honored by banking laws of some countries including the Philippines.

The only payment option available given was to request that fees be returned to someone else who is not residing in applicant's country of residence.

A few days ago, the same Canadian Government office gave another option which is through, Foreign Electronic Funds Transfer.

The payment will be issued in the appropriate currency known to be accepted in the country where the electronic funds transfer will be sent. The final amount will be calculated based on the exchange rate on the date of the payment.

If you are one of those affected by the changes (filed before Feb 27, 2008), you will be receiving an email from [email protected] for the instructions. It is important that you check the email add you used in your application if you do not see it in your inbox check your spam mail folder.

If you have not been sent an email yet, here is what it will contain:

Hello,
This message is in response to your refund request. Most fees will be returned in the form of a cheque from the Receiver General of Canada. However, as a result of banking restrictions on foreign transactions in your country of residence, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will only return fees directly to you through an electronic funds transfer.

In order for these fees to be returned to you as quickly as possible, you must complete the “Return of Processing Fee, Right of Permanent Residence Fee or Right of Landing Fee” form attached as well as the separate “Foreign Electronic Funds Transfer” form accompanying this email and return both forms to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) within 60 days of the date on this letter.

The payment will be issued in the appropriate currency known to be accepted in the country where the electronic funds transfer will be sent. The final amount will be calculated based on the exchange rate on the date of the payment.

The required completed “Return of Processing Fee, Right of Permanent Residence Fee or Right of Landing Fee” AND “Foreign Electronic Funds Transfer” forms must be returned to CIC either by:

1) E-MAIL (CIC preferred method) to: [email protected]; or

2) MAIL to:
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
P.O. Box 9639
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 4B3
CANADA

Sincerely,
Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Along with this letter are forms you need to fill out and send to the Case processing center handling Canadian Government processing Fees refund for applicants filed prior to February 27, 2008.

Expression of Interest System - Canada Immigration

2013-06-09T22:15:00.006-07:00

At the Annual Conference of the Canadian Network of National Association of Regulators, the Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney, talked about the new Federal Skilled Worker program, among other immigration concerns.

You can read the Speaking notes for The Honourable Jason Kenney, P.C., M.P. Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism here.

The new FSW program will be using the Expression of Interest System.

Following the publications will give you an idea that it might be implemented either late 2013 or by 2014. This is somewhat similar to the immigration system used by Australia and New Zealand, where they prioritize highly qualified applicants.

But of course, it would still be best if you will be able to file your application immediately once the program opens.

Here is a portion of Mr. Kennys speech on the subject:

The system will allow us to more actively match the best qualified applicants with employers and the jobs that are available, rather than just taking those who are first in line and dropping them into the general labour market to sink or swim, in which case too many are struggling to keep their head above waters in the current system.

So our new system – it will eventually be called the Expression of Interest System for Skilled Workers – would essentially be a pool of applicants who are pre-qualified.

They’ve done a mandatory third-party assessed language test, which is a relative new feature of our system, if you can believe it.

They’ll have done the educational assessment. They will, based on the new points grid, be typically younger with higher levels of language proficiency. And they will be going into this pool of pre-qualified applicants.

We are working with employers, sectors and provinces to figure out how to give employers limited access to that pool of applicants – of course, respecting people’s privacy rights – so that they can identify people who are ready and willing to come to Canada, and who are pre-qualified. They will offer them jobs after they’ve done their due diligence and are satisfied that they can work at their skill level. And then we will bring those people into Canada within a matter of months."

In New Zealand's Expression of Interest system, the priority are those who get higher scores/points. The same could be used in Canada's new FSW program.

Thus, you must maximize every factors where you may get additional points. The higher the points, the better your chance will be. Do not content yourself by just meeting the 67 points passmark.

If you are married, I strongly suggest that you and your spouse both take the IELTS examination. It may mean additional cost, but it will definitely be to your advantage.

In a Nutshell by late this year or early next year there may very well be two options for an applicant to apply in the Federal Skilled Worker program.

1. Via the priority list of occupations and
2. Via the Expression of Interest system

Both options may still have overall Caps or Quota's to allow the Citizenship and Immigration Canada better control to the number of applications that they are capable of processing.

Those who can not file under the priority list will still be processed although to be conservative about it, its a great possibility that only those in Job Categories O-Managerial, B- Skilled and Trade and A-Professional occupations can apply.

As a recap, to be qualified an applicants first task is to make himself eligible to apply by completing his full application package (Documents, forms and other special requirements, have his valuable documents certified/authenticated, then file his application as soon as possible. Since the regulations always require complete documents at the beginning of all visa applications in Canada, prior planning is necessary to increase great chances of success.

The current FSW program now is a result of this transition from the current processing system to one where Canada hopes to implement to get the best Candidates for the program.

Important Update: Refund for pre 2008 applicants

2013-06-04T21:53:00.002-07:00

We have just received an email from [email protected] in response to our inquiry regarding the refund on processing fee for applicants who filed their application prior to February 2008.

This applies to all applicants from the Philippines.

For those who is not familiar with this Canada has ruled that applicants who applied for a Permanent Residents Visa prior to February 27, 2008 under the old processing system, will have their applications returned and filing fee refunded by the Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

This was published in the Canadian Immigration and Citizenship website in the last quarter of 2012. Together with this publication, they sent a check refund for that was for the applicant to fill out. We have waited since then for the result of the refund until we got a message from the Centralized Intake office, the entity that handles the funds of the Canadian Government.

This message is in response to your inquiry about the return of the immigration fees paid in relation to your FSW application to immigrate to Canada.

    Most fees are being returned in the form of a cheque from the Receiver General of Canada. However, as a result of banking restrictions on foreign cheques in your country of residence, you will not be able to cash a Receiver General cheque issued from Canada. Alternative payment options are currently being investigated by CIC.

    In the mean time, the only payment option available to you is to request that fees be returned to someone else who is not residing in your country of residence.   If you choose this option, please complete another “Return of Processing Fee, Right of Permanent Residence Fee or Right of Landing Fee” form at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5741E.pdf and designate an alternate payee. The form must be signed by the principal applicant for CIC to proceed with the payee change.

    Fees will be returned in the appropriate currency known to be accepted in the recipient’s country of residence. The exchange rate will be calculated on the date of the fee return.

    We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences of the delays you are experiencing and are doing our best to expedite the fee return process.

    Thank You,
    Citizenship and Immigration Canada

If you are one of those waiting for the refund from CIO, this explains the delay. If you know someone in Canada whom you can trust, you may designate them to expedite the process. You can download the said form at the Canadian government website cic.gc.ca or by clicking this link:

Return of fees pre February 2008 appplicants

24 Eligible Occupations - Federal Skilled Worker Program 2013

2013-05-27T03:39:00.004-07:00

The new Federal Skilled Worker program accepts applicants with the experience in the following occupations:

24 Priority Occupations
0211 Engineering managers
1112 Financial and investment analysts
2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers
2131 Civil engineers
2132 Mechanical engineers
2134 Chemical engineers
2143 Mining engineers
2144 Geological engineers
2145 Petroleum engineers
2146 Aerospace engineers
2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers/designers)
2154 Land surveyors
2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
3142 Physiotherapists
3143 Occupational Therapists
3211 Medical laboratory technologists
3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants
3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
3215 Medical radiation technologists
3216 Medical sonographers
3217 Cardiology technicians and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c. (not elsewhere classified)

Have your credentials assessed if you are qualified, click on the link and submit your information for assessment.

Online assessment form

It is best to do this ASAP as the regulation of Canada's Permanent Residents Visa changes constantly as well as the list of eligible occupation. The list of eligible occupation as well as the over all regulation of the program changes yearly. This is why interested applicants must still ready the requirements of the application so that they can file their applications as soon as they have the chance.

Moreover, those in the current list might still qualify for the other programs (like provincial nominee program, live-in caregiver program, student Visa, etc...), which is why it is still recommended that they have their qualifications assessed.