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The Quebec Skilled Worker Program versus The Federal Skilled Worker Class

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 02:59:00 +0000

The two most popular economic immigration programs in Canada are Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) and the Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW) program. Neither program requires a Canadian job offer to be eligible to apply. The government of Canada recently announced significant changes to the FSWC,

It is important that prospective applicants choose the program that best suits their professional strengths and their immigration goals. To help future applicants in the important decision of choosing an immigration program, We presents the pros and cons of each program:

The Quebec Skilled Worker Program

Current Status: Open and Accepting Applications

Approximate Processing Time: 24 months (varies by country of application)

Visa Received: Canadian Permanent Resident Visa

General Information:

§ Selection System?

§ Points-based. Must receive 49 points to be eligible to submit as a single applicant, and 57 points as a couple or family.

§ Intake Quota?

§ No. There is currently no limit to the number of applications this program may receive.

§ Eligibility?

§ Yes; applicants must have a degree or diploma in one of 110 targeted areas of training/fields of study

§ Language Requirements?

§ In theory no, but a certain level of French may be needed to make sufficient points.

§ Process?

§ Two-step process. First a Quebec Selection Certificate is obtained. Next, the entire application is reviewed on a Federal level for health and security issues.

This may be a good program for you if:

§ You want to become a Canadian Permanent Resident

§ You intend to initially settle in the Province of Quebec

§ You want to begin your application process today

§ You speak French and understand French or are interested in learning

§ You want to enter a strong labour market for your specific field of study

If you have experience in a targeted field of study, the QSW program will help you come to Canada with strong job prospects. Quebec is a beautiful province with a stable economy, and I encourage eligible applicants to consider this option whenever possible.

The Federal Skilled Worker Class

Current Status: Only accepting applications with arranged employment in Canada or PhD students in Canada; new regulations are scheduled to come into force January 2013

Approximate Processing Time: Unknown (last FSWC advertised processing within 12 months)

Visa Received: Canadian Permanent Resident Visa

General Information:

§ Selection System

§ Points-based. Must receive a minimum of 67 out of 100 points

§ Intake Quota?

§ Maybe. No announcement has yet been made regarding a limit on application intake. However, the previous FSWC was capped at 10,000 applications.

§ Eligibility?

§ Yes; applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of skilled work experience in the preceding 10 years.

§ Language Requirements?

§ Yes. Applicants must pass a minimum language threshold in either English or French.

§ Process?

§ Direct application to a Central Intake Office in Canada.

This may be a good program for you if:

§ You want to become a Canadian Permanent Resident

§ You intend to initially settle anywhere in Canada outside of the Province of Quebec

§ You want to prepare your application before the new regulations take effect

§ You are a skilled worker whose field of study is not included in the QSW list

Recent changes were made to many aspects of the FSWC. This means that immigrants who are accepted through this program will come to Canada better prepared to find good jobs and start a new life in the country. There is likely to be a cap on application intake, so if you are eligible to apply, it is a good idea to start building your application now and submit when the program opens.

Successful applicants to the FSWC and QSW programs will arrive in Canada with Permanent Resident status. The path they travel to get to Canada should be chosen with care to reflect the best interests of themselves and their families.

List Of Qualified Canada Skill Trades for 2013

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:11:00 +0000

Citizenship and Immigration Canada have just announced that it will accept applications under the new Federal Skilled Trades Program accepts applications starting January 2, 2013.

There will be 43 jobs eligible to apply under the Federal Skilled Trades program in the first year of the program, from January 2, 2013 to January 1, 2014. A maximum of 3,000 applications will be accepted this year. The list of 43 jobs eligible are divided into 2 groups. A sub cap of 100 applications per classfication will be imposed for those included in Group A. No sub cap will be imposed for those included in Group B.

43 jobs will be eligible to apply under the Federal Skilled Trades

Group A – Jobs with sub-caps of 100 applications each (and their corresponding 2011 NOC code)

7202 Contractors and supervisors, electrical trades and telecommunications occupations

7204 Contractors and supervisors, carpentry trades

7205 Contractors and supervisors, other construction trades, installers, repairers and servicers

7271 Carpenters

7301 Contractors and supervisors, mechanic trades

7302 Contractors and supervisors, heavy equipment operator crews

8211 Supervisors, logging and forestry

8221 Supervisors, mining and quarrying

8222 Contractors and supervisors, oil and gas drilling services

8241 Logging machinery operators

8252 Agricultural service contractors, farm supervisors and specialized livestock workers

9211 Supervisors, mineral and metal processing

9212 Supervisors, petroleum, gas and chemical processing and utilities

9214 Supervisors, plastic and rubber products manufacturing

9231 Central control and process operators, mineral and metal processing

9241 Power engineers and power systems operators

9243 Water and waste treatment plant operators

Group B – no sub-caps (2011 NOC code)

7231 Machinists and machining and tooling inspectors
7233 Sheet metal workers
7235 Structural metal and plate work fabricators and fitters
7236 Ironworkers
7237 Welders and related machine operators
7241 Electricians (except industrial and power system)
7242 Industrial electricians
7243 Power system electricians
7244 Electrical power line and cable workers
7245 Telecommunications line and cable workers
7246 Telecommunications installation and repair workers
7251 Plumbers
7252 Steamfitters, pipefitters and sprinkler system installers
7253 Gas fitters
7311 Construction millwrights and industrial mechanics
7312 Heavy-duty equipment mechanics
7313 Refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics
7314 Railway carmen/women
7315 Aircraft mechanics and aircraft inspectors
7318 Elevator constructors and mechanics
7371 Crane operators
7372 Drillers and blasters - surface, mining, quarrying and construction
7373 Water well drillers
8231 Underground production and development miners
8232 Oil and gas well drillers, servicers, testers and related workers
9232 Petroleum, gas and chemical process operators

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Canada Immigration Application this Coming May 4, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 09:06:00 +0000

Our wait is finally over, Citizenship Immigration Canada has finally announced when the Federal Skilled Worker program will start accepting applications which will be in May 4, 2013, superseding their previous plan of opening on January 1, 2013 as published in the Canada Gazette.

As discussed in my previous post CIC has confirmed the final changes in the Federal Skilled worker applications:

- Minimum official language thresholds (CLB 7) and increased points for official language proficiency making language the most important factor in the selection process

Ref:

CLB 7 (IELTS score 6 in all areas) = 4 points per area

CLB 8 (IELTS score 6.5 for Reading, Writing and Speaking. Listening 7.5) = 5 points per test

CLB 9 (This is not yet disclosed speculating on it it might be IELTS score of 7 for Reading, Writing and Speaking. Listening 8) = 6 points per test;

-Increased emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience, are better positioned to adapt to changing labor markets conditions, and who will spend a greater number of years contributing to Canada’s economy, full points for the age criteria will be given to applicants who are 18 to 35 years old, older applicants will still have a chance to qualify as long as they reach the 67 points passmark;

Introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), so that education points awarded reflect the foreign credential’s true value in Canada;

-Changes to the arranged employment process, allowing employers to hire applicants quickly, if there is a demonstrated need in the Canadian labour market; and

-Additional adaptability points for spousal language ability and Canadian work experience.

A list of assessment organizations designated by the Minister to do the Education Credential Assessment will be made available early 2013.

Moreover, Minister Kenney's said that in next regulation of the Federal Skilled Workers Class will be open to all O-Managerial, A-Professional and B-Trade and Skilled occupations and will not have any limit in the number of applicants per occupation.

Although there may still be an overall quota on the total number of applicants they will accept in a year. Which means those who are the first to file will benefit from this fast and east PR Visa application!

This was published in his twitter page

For reference to the changes in the points system you may click on the following link to read the previous publication of the Canada Gazette.

How will this affect you?

If you are one of the many who wants to Immigrate to Canada the Federal Skilled Worker application is a good option for you, it is designed to be processed in a matter of months and is one of the few programs where your Education and Work Experience alone are enough to qualify you for the program.

Most programs in Canada require a third party, whether a relative or an employer to allow you process your application.

Since the regulation requires complete requirements when you apply, only those who plan ahead will qualify for the the program. If you want to have the chance get a slot and be given an immigrants visa for Canada under the Federal skilled worker program you have to start being involved in making yourself eligible and qualify for the program by acting right now!

Moreover, since there is a quota for the number of applicants they will accept, there is an urgency to start readying your application right away.

This goes the same with those who are planning to reapply their applications. If you already have most of the documents ready, please be reminded that the FSW guidelines has preferred validity's for certain documents like NBI (3 months), Bank Draft (1 month), Pictures(recent photo), IELTS 2 years.

So it will be best to renew said documents within April or March of next year.

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Canadian Immigration Consultancy SM Megamall Office Finally Opens

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 05:37:00 +0000

In continuing commitment to our client to be more accessible. Canadian Immigration Consultancy finally open an office at SM Megamall. Officially Candian Immigration Consultancy has three offices here in Metro Manila.

Canadian Immigration Consultancy

SM North Edsa

Unit 301 3rd floor Northlink Building

SM North Edsa Quezon City

Canadian Immigration Consultancy

SM Mall of Asia

Unit 160 G/F (north wing parking bldg)

Pasay City

and our Recently opened SM MEGAMALL BRANCH

Canadian Immigration Consultancy

SM Megamall 549 Unit B Edsa Corner J. Vargas Avenue

Mandaluyong City

Here is the facade of our office:

In addition to this, Canada will start processing new Immigration Applicant this coming May 4, 2013. If you are planning to go to canada. This is the right time to push for it, and Canadian Immigration Consultancy Megamall Branch is one of the offices that would gladly accomodate you.

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Breaking News: Canada Visa Federal Skilled Worker Program

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 04:14:00 +0000

The new selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4, 2013 at which time the program will re-open for applications, Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

“The government’s number one priority remains jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity,” said Minister Kenney. “The new Federal Skilled Worker Program criteria will ensure Canada is selecting the skilled immigrants our economy needs, who are the most likely to succeed and fully realize their potential in Canada.”
The improvements to the FSWP points grid are based on a large body of research which has consistently shown that language proficiency and youth are two of the most important factors in the economic success of immigrants.
The final changes to the FSWP selection criteria include:

Minimum official language thresholds and increased points for official language proficiency, making language the most important factor in the selection process;
Increased emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience, are better positioned to adapt to changing labour market conditions, and who will spend a greater number of years contributing to Canada’s economy;
Introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), so that education points awarded reflect the foreign credential’s true value in Canada;
Changes to the arranged employment process, allowing employers to hire applicants quickly, if there is a demonstrated need in the Canadian labour market; and
Additional adaptability points for spousal language ability and Canadian work experience.

Backgrounder — Overview of the New Federal Skilled Worker Program

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) selects immigrants based on their ability to succeed economically in Canada. It measures applicants using a selection grid worth up to 100 points. The current pass mark is 67. Each applicant is awarded points for official language ability, age, education, work experience, employment already arranged in Canada, and adaptability (such as previous work experience or education acquired in Canada).
Following a thorough review of relevant research, an extensive program evaluation, stakeholder and public consultations, research and study of best practices in other immigrant receiving countries, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is introducing a suite of improvements to the FSWP.

What has changed and why:

LANGUAGE: Requiring a minimum level of language proficiency (28 points max.)
Canadian and international research has consistently shown that language proficiency is the single most important factor in gaining better rates of employment, appropriate employment and higher earnings.
In light of this, CIC is establishing minimum language requirements and is significantly increasing the maximum points awarded for the applicant’s proficiency in English or French. Language ability is now the most important factor on the grid, representing a total of up to 28 points in recognition of its critical importance in ensuring successful outcomes.

AGE: More emphasis on younger workers (12 points max.)
Studies show that younger immigrants integrate more rapidly into the labour market and spend a greater number of years contributing to Canada’s economy. The revised selection grid benefits younger immigrants by awarding a maximum of 12 points up to age 35, with diminishing points awarded from 35 to age 46. There will be no points given after age 46; however, workers aged 47 or older will continue to be eligible for the Program.

EDUCATION: New Educational Credential Assessment (25 points max.)
Previously, points were awarded based on the applicant’s educational credentials in their home country and the years of education required to obtain the credential. This did not take into account its comparative value when assessed against Canadian educational credentials.
The new regulations require a mandatory assessment of foreign educational credentials to determine their equivalency to a completed educational credential in Canada. This also helps to screen out fraudulent credentials, as CIC will not accept those that are not equivalent to a completed Canadian educational credential. In summary, education points will be awarded based on the value of the educational credentials in Canada.
The Minister of CIC will designate credential assessment organizations and regulatory bodies to conduct the assessments as part of the immigration selection process. These agencies will be announced in early 2013.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Redirecting points to other factors (15 points max.)
Foreign work experience is a weak predictor of success in the Canadian labour market. As a result, CIC is reducing the total number of points for work experience from 21 to 15, and increasing the years of experience required to get full points. These changes better reflect the relative value that Canadian employers place on foreign work experience, and allow extra points to be redirected to the language and age factors, which are better indicators of success in the Canadian labour market.

ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT: Streamlining the process and reducing the potential for fraudulent job offers (10 points max.)
The FSWP evaluation showed that people who immigrate with a valid job offer do very well in Canada, earning 79% more in the first three years after arrival than people without arranged employment. However, a more rigorous up-front assessment of the employer and job offer is needed to curb the potential for fraud.
This will be achieved by requiring employers to get a Labour Market Opinion (LMO), issued by Human Resources Development Canada. This will verify that there is a need in the Canadian labour market for this type of worker and that the employer has tried to hire a Canadian or permanent resident first. A benefit for employers is that once they have established this labour market need, they can use the LMO to bring the worker in quickly on a work permit while the worker’s application to immigrate permanently is being processed.

ADAPTABILITY: Changes to reflect factors that help promote integration (10 points max.)
CIC is proposing changes to the adaptability criteria to emphasize factors that are shown to have a positive impact on an immigrant and their family’s integration. As employers have shown a preference for workers with Canadian study and work experience, points for previous work experience in Canada will be increased for the principal applicant. Points for previous study in Canada will remain the same.
Feedback from the consultations strongly recommended replacing the points factor for a spouse’s education with points for a spouse’s language proficiency to improve the likelihood of a family’s successful integration. The points for previous spousal study and/or work in Canada, and having relatives in Canada will remain unchanged. Applicants will have more opportunities overall to earn adaptability points, although the total points will remain the same.
Overall, the new and revised FSWP will enable CIC to select younger skilled workers, proficient in English or French, who can integrate more rapidly and successfully into the Canadian labour market and be active members of the work force for a longer period of time. These changes will also assist the government in meeting the goals stated in Canada’s Economic Action Plan 2012 by building a fast and flexible immigration system whose primary focus is meeting Canada’s economic and labour market needs.
SUPPORTING RESEARCH:

A 2005 Statistics Canada study found that employment rates of immigrants increased with their ability to speak English and that language proficiency had the biggest impact on their ability to find employment in a high-skilled job or in their intended field.
In a 2009 Compas Research survey on strategies for integrating internationally educated professionals into the Canadian work force, 87% of employers cited inadequate language skills as the top barrier preventing the foreign-educated from finding suitable employment.
A 2008 Statistics Canada study found that literacy skills play a role in the wage gap between Canadian-born workers and newcomers to Canada.
A 2001 academic study ^{Footnote 1} on immigrant earnings in Canada found that on average, the greatest economic gains are realized from immigrants who arrive in Canada between 20 and 30 years old.
A 2004 academic study ^{Footnote 2} on elderly immigrants in Canada found that migrants aged 45 years and over experience unemployment rates almost double those aged 25 to 34 years.

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New Federal Skilled Trades Stream to Begin Accepting Applications on January 2, 2013

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 07:10:00 +0000

Canada has announced its new stream in Canadian Immigrant Visa Application. And It will start this coming Jan 2, 2013.

Mississauga, December 10, 2012 — To address Canada’s growing demand for skilled tradespersons, a new Federal Skilled Trades Program is being launched on January 2, 2013, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.
“The new Skilled Trades Stream will help address serious labour shortages in some regions of the country, and support economic growth,” Minister Kenney said. “For too long, Canada’s immigration system has not been open to these in-demand skilled workers. These changes are long overdue and will help us move to a fast and flexible immigration system that works for Canada’s economy.”
The program criteria are built around four requirements that ensure applicants will have the right skills and experience needed to succeed here in Canada. In order to qualify, applicants will need to:
have an offer of employment in Canada or a certificate of qualification from a province or territory to ensure that applicants are “job ready” upon arrival;
meet a basic language requirement;
have a minimum of two years of work experience as a skilled tradesperson, to ensure that the applicant has recent and relevant practice as a qualified journeyman; and
have the skills and experience that match those set out in the National Occupational Classification (NOC B) system, showing that they have performed the essential duties of the occupation.
In order to manage intake, avoid backlogs and ensure fast processing times, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will accept up to a maximum of 3,000 applications in the first year of the Federal Skilled Trades Program.

Please note that Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) will accept up to a maximum of 3,000 applications only in the first year of the Federal Skilled Trades Program. Start preparing now!

The first step is to get a Certificate of Qualification. The processing period, requirements, and application fee varies depending on which province you want to settle. Quite complicated but with Canadian Immigration Consultancy we will make it easy for you.

Interested?

If you have at least two years work experience and related training in the following areas, you may be eligible to file an application under the proposed Federal Skilled Trades Class (FSTC):

Industrial, Electrical and Construction Trades;
Maintenance and Equipment Operation Trades;
Supervisors and Technical Occupations in Natural Resources, Agriculture and Related Production;
Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Supervisors and Central Control Operators;
Chefs and Cooks
Bakers and Butchers.

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Breaking News: Canada Will Accept 55.300 New Immigration Applicants

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:51:00 +0000

From cic.gc.ca:

Toronto, November 2, 2012 — Today, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced that by the end of 2013, Canada’s immigration system will be transformed from one that was plagued by backlogs into one that is fast, flexible, and responsive to the labour market.
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced today it will admit up to 55,300 persons in the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) category in 2013. Combined with previous actions taken to manage the backlog, this means by the end of 2013 we will be able to process new applications as they are received – a “just in time” system – and aim to process them in less than a year, instead of up to eight years under the old FSWprogram. In addition, CIC expects to clear the FSW applications received to date by the end of 2014, three years earlier than originally expected.
This will allow for the introduction of an Expression of Interest (EOI) system to be put in place for FSW and possibly other economic immigration streams. CIC is moving to a just-in-time system that recruits people with the right skills to meet Canada’s labour market needs, fast tracks their applications, and gets them working in a period of months, instead of years.
“The Government’s number one priority remains the economy and job growth,” said Minister Kenney. “Immigration backlogs are detrimental to our ability to attract the world’s top talent. With the decisive actions we’ve taken to tackle the backlog, we will finally be able to select immigrants who better meet the needs of the Canadian labour market. We will aim to process their applications in less than 12 months.”
The volume of FSW applications has been a longstanding dilemma, since the number of applications received inevitably exceeded the space available within the Immigration Levels Plan each year. As a result, wait times in the FSW program were as high as eight years.
Over the past few years, CIC has taken concrete measures to tackle this problem, including the following:
Under the 2008 Action Plan for Faster Immigration, CIC began to limit FSWapplication intake to priority occupations.
In 2010, the Department added caps to the number of new applications.
In June 2012, the Jobs, Growth and Long-Term Prosperity Act eliminated most of the remaining FSW applications received before February 27, 2008.
In July 2012, CIC issued a temporary pause on new FSW applications, excluding candidates with a qualifying job offer or those applying under the PhD stream.
Taken together, these efforts have dramatically reduced the total number of people waiting in the FSW backlog from a height of 640,000 people in 2008 to approximately 100,000 today, even with new applications received since the 2008 Action Plan.
“By tackling the backlog to make way for a faster, more flexible just-in-time immigration system, newcomers to Canada will be able to fully participate in the economy more quickly,” said Minister Kenney. “Immigration plays a vital role in our country’s long-term prosperity. By improving our economic immigration system, we can ensure that Canada is competitive on the world stage.”
In 2013, CIC plans to admit between 53,500 to 55,300 Federal Skilled Workers, including their spouses and dependants. CIC intends to lift the current pause on FSW applications in 2013, when the new selection criteria are expected to take effect. The final regulatory changes will be available in the Canada Gazette later this year.

What does this mean?

-the new pointing system will take effect by January 2013 and will be highly favorable to young applicants.
-due to "just in time" system of processing, you still can recieve your immigrant visa within a years time.
-backlog will be reduced.
-the biggest news is Canada Will accept big numbers of applicants compare to the past years where from 20,000 new applicants last 2010 then 10,000 new applicants last 2011 to 55,000 this 2013.

Are you already prepared for this?

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Tagalog Is Canada’s Fastest Growing Language

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Tue, 30 Oct 2012 06:18:00 +0000

Here is a News article from Manila Bulletin written by Roy Mabasa.

Tagalog is now the fastest growing language in Canada, according to a new census undertaken by the Canadian government.
Results of the 2011 Census of Population: Linguistic Characteristics of Canadians released by Statistics Canada (StatCan) further showed that Tagalog is now the fifth most common non-official language spoken in Canadian households.
“Nearly 279,000 people reported speaking Tagalog most often in 2011, up from 170,000 five years earlier,” the survey said.
StatCan noted “the home languages showing the strongest growth between 2006 and 2011 were primarily Asian,” and the “the population that reported speaking the Philippine-based language Tagalog increased by 64 percent, the highest growth.”
Survey results show that Vancouver has one of the largest Canadian populations that speak Tagalog with 47,600 using it as their primary language at home in 2011.
Also, Tagalog is now the most common immigrant home language in Edmonton and the second most common in Calgary, after Punjabi.
More than 200 languages were reported in the 2011 Census of Population as a home language or mother tongue.
The top 10 immigrant languages spoken most often at home in 2011 were: Punjabi, Chinese, Cantonese, Spanish, Tagalog, Arabic, Mandarin, Italian, Urdu, and German.
In his report to the DFA, Philippine Ambassador to Canada Leslie Gatan said “Canada is some kind of a promised land as economic growth in Western Canada has created a wealth of new opportunities for Filipinos and many new immigrants are travelling to Edmonton, Winnipeg and Regina for jobs.”

There are many Pinoy Immigrants in Canada now. Do you want it to? Canada will be open to 350 professions this coming January 1, 2013.

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Canada Crack Downs on Marriage Fraud

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Sun, 28 Oct 2012 02:23:00 +0000

There is ongoing measures to stop marriage fraud in Canada. As part of it, new measures will be implemented related to spouse sponsorship visa application.

Certain sponsored spouses will now be required to live in a ‘legitimate relationship’ with their sponsor for two years after receiving Permanent Residency. If this is not adhered to, Permanent Residency status may be revoked. These measures apply to all applications received on or after October 25th, 2012.

The regulations apply to couples who have been in a relationship for two years or less and who share no children with their sponsor at the time they submit their application. Once Permanent Residency is received in Canada, the couple must continue their relationship for at least another two years.

An exception to the regulations has been put in place for partners suffering abuse and neglect. If evidence of such a relationship can be provided, and the abuse stems directly from the sponsor, the two-year relationship requirement will be waived.

“I have consulted widely with Canadians, and especially with victims of marriage fraud, who have told me clearly that we must take action to stop this abuse of our immigration system,” said Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. “Sometimes the sponsor in Canada is being duped and sometimes it’s a commercial transaction. Implementing a two-year conditional permanent residence period will help deter marriage fraud, prevent the callous victimization of innocent Canadians and help us put an end to these scams.”

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Managers, Accountants, Engineers, Doctors and Nurses

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 09:08:00 +0000

The Occupations I mention above are one of those 350 qualified professions that can apply for an Immigrant Application this coming January 1, 2013

Please take a look at the envious position you are in. You are one of the lucky few Filipinos that have a chance to live the life their family dreams about. Why would you settle for anything less than the best for your family? The destiny of your family is in your hands. What are you going to do? Lots of people are counting on you to make the right decision.

I am writing this to you with hopes you too will take a harder look at the safety of your future. Can you afford to wait? Can you and your family really withstand a major financial problem caused by accident, sickness or death? From what we have found out from others, it is not easy to do. Please think about the consequences of waiting too long. We ask you to think about the future safety of your family. Those that have immigrated to Canada have changed the fortune of their family for generations to come. That is a real hero.

We, at CIC are waiting to help you. We will help you from beginning to end. We will help you work through any roadblock put in your way. Make the commitment today to get started. You will be thankful you did.

If nothing else, come and see how happy somebody is when they get their visa. Many of our customers feel like they have saved their lives when they get the visa. We have visa parties monthly for applicants getting their visa. We invite you to come and see for yourself and please bring along your family and parents.

We hope the experiences of others, now less fortunate than you, can be helpful to you when making one of the major decisions of your lifetime. You are in control of your destiny. What is it going to be? Please contact CIC for assistance. We are ready to help you. Let’s get started now!!!

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Something Big Will Happen This December

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:25:00 +0000

Canadian Immigration Consultancy will be right next to your DOORSTEP

DECEMBER 2012!

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Ontario Needs 135,00 Immigrants Yearly

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 08:20:00 +0000

This is again a good news for prospect applicants for Canada Visa Immigration. As we all know that coming January 1, 2013 Canada will be open again for new Immigrant Applicants, and it will not be limited to certain professions but to NOC's O, A and B. This means that almost 350 occupations may apply for it.

In the study conducted almost 150,000 new immigrants every year since 2001. While almost all immigrants choice of destination is Ontario, In the recent years, Ontario's new immigrant numbers suddenly drop due to competetion with other provinces in Canada such as Alberta, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia.

Home to Canada's capital city. Ontario has been a long favorite destination of Immigrants. They need 135,000 immigrants this coming year either by FSW application, Economic Class Application or Student Visa Application.

What does this mean?

This coming Jan 2013 Canada will be open again for Immigrants and Ontario needs almost 135,000 applicants. Which means a lot of people is needed this coming year. If you want to take this opportunity you should start and get ahead. Apply for an Canada Immigrant Visa!

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Canada Is Now Open For New Immigrants!

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Mon, 08 Oct 2012 07:10:00 +0000

Unlike the previous Federal Skilled Worker Class FSWC programs in the past few years, the new FSWC program this coming January 2013 will no longer have limit on the number of applicants that will apply per occupation and will be processed very fast - 6 to 12 months.

Moreover, it will be open to all occupations in the National Occupations Classification categorized in O- Managerial, A- Professional, B- Trade and Skilled occupations.

What does this mean?

It means that All Managers * All Engineers *All Professionals or individuals with License to practice their professions* All Trade and Skilled occupations or Individuals with Vocational courses who works in line with their Education * All Information Technology related occupations * All Doctors * Accountants * All Supervisors * Nurses * Physical Therapists * Medical Technologists * Technical Sales Specialists * College Instructors *Social Workers * Administrative Officers * Purchasing Officers * Finance Managers * Chemists * Teachers * Boilogists *Secretaries Accountants*Bookkeepers*Architects * Dieticians * Librarians * Journalists* Writers * Electricians * Welders * Machinists and many more Occupations in the O-Magerial, A-Professional and B-Trade/Skilled Job Categories of Canada can apply for the program...

If we compare this with the regulations that has been made operational since the FSWC processing became faster since last 2008, this will prove to be the easiest program that will be inacted.

So if you have plans of going to Canada, now is the time for you to apply. You should not delay starting your application.

Why?

This might be the last time that they will offer this program, historically when the program receives a lot of applicants a backlog happens and program is stopped to give way to a more strict and selective Canadian Immigration system.

The only way to be able to take advantage of this program is by completing your application package in advance and file right away after the FSWC program opens. If you don't you will miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity because there will still be an overall quota for the total number of applications they will accept in a year.

Being ready all the time is still the key.

At the very least you have to have your credentials assessed if you qualify.

Have your Qualifications Assess Online

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*assessment and evaluation fee: 500 php

CANADA IMMIGRATION SEMINAR

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 07:30:00 +0000

learn your options in immigrating to Canada. Attend our provincial seminar with the below schedule:

Angeles City

Date: October 20, 2012
Time: 10:00AM
Venue: Marlim Mansions
Address: Mac Arthur Hi-way, Balibago, Angeles City, Philippines
Contact Person: Roland H.Gomez
Contact Number: 09279856617 09226961942
Tarlac City

Date: October 20, 2012
Time: 2:30PM
Venue: La Maja Rica Hotel & Restaurant
Address: Mac Arthur Highway Corner Ligtasan Street, Tarlac City, Philippines
Contact Person: Roland H. Gomez
Contact Number: 09279856617 09226961942

Seminar Fee: Single-P500.00
Couple-P700.00

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Who Could Apply this January 2013 Canada Visa Application

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 04:25:00 +0000

I know that many of you are still wondering who could really apply. So I am publishing entry on my blog about the NOC O A B. Here are the professions that could apply this January 2013. As Minister Kenney twitted.

But just like from what i had posted on New Canada Visa Application Concerns this is not considered as an official annoucment yet. But for the benefit to all of you on who could actually processed. Here is the List.

National Occupations Classification categorized in O- Managerial, A- Professional, B- Trade and Skilled occupations.

All Managers * All Engineers * All Information Technology related occupations * All Doctors * Accountants * All Supervisors * Nurses * Physical Therapists * Medical Technologists * Technical Sales Specialists * College Instructors * Social Workers * Administrative Officers * Purchasing Officers * Finance Managers * Chemists * Teachers * Boilogists * Architects * Dieticians * Librarians * Journalists * Writers * Electricians * Welders * Machinists and many more Occupations in the OA and B Categories of Canada...

If we compare this with the regulations that has been made operational since the FSWC processing became faster since last 2008, this will prove to be the easiest program that will be inacted.

So if you have plans of going to Canada, now is the time for you to apply.

This might be the last time that they will offer this program, historically when the program receives a lot of applicants a backlog happens and program is stopped to give way to a more strict and selective Canadian Immigration system.

The only way to be able to take advantage of this program is by completing your application package in advance and file right away after the FSWC program opens. If you don't you will miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity because there will still be an overall quota for the total number of applications they will accept in a year.

At the very least you have to have your credentials assessed if you qualify

If in any case you are included on this list. You should be glad! Canada has open it up for you. Not anyone could have this wonderful opportunity of a lifetime.

BEING READY IS THE KEY!

How? Know your points! Be informed! Take Advantage!

Visit our offices at:

Canadian Immigration Consultancy SM-Mall of Asia North Parking building Sunset Avenue
Near Hypermarket, beside NORTHPARKING Bldg Entrance.

Canadian Immigration Consultancy SM NORTH EDSA

3rd Floor North Link Building

Near Building Parking

Near LTO

look for ROLAND GOMEZ or ANGEL RAMIREZ
*assessment fee: 500php

Have your Qualifications Assess Online

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Why Hire An Immigration Consultant

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 03:12:00 +0000

Just like I said If you think you can handle all the things for the immigration process by yourself, then, you are not a suitable candidate for choosing an immigration consultant.

Do you know there are quite a few fairly sound reasons to hire the services of an immigration consultant to ease the path for your immigration to any country? Hiring the services of any immigration consultant becomes all the more advisable if there is any legal complication posing a hurdle in the way of your immigration or you don’t have sufficient time or determination to complete the procedure for immigration.

A. Steps before Hiring an Immigration Consultant----

If you feel the need to hire an immigration attorney to handle your immigration case, then you need to keep in mind the following useful tips ------

1. Seek references—It’s always good to ask for recommendations from your family, friends or people whom you trust. Have a

dialogue with numerous immigration consultants before finally hiring one.

2. Ask about their qualifications and experience—Another point worth remembering is to know whether the immigration advisor is
authorized or not. If yes, find out his work experience as an immigration consultant.

3. Services and fee—You must know about the services to be provided and the fee to be charged by any immigration advisor and you must get all this information in writing to avoid any complication later on.

4. Ask queries—Don’t hesitate to ask queries and clear your doubts about the immigration lawyer.

B. Steps after Hiring an Immigration Consultant----

1. Get a contract in writing and read all the information on it before proceeding to sign the document. See various services mentioned and the fee to be charged for such services.

2. Don’t sign any blank application forms.

3. Ask for a receipt for any payments made by you.

and top top it up make sure that your consultants firm has a verified Canadian Lawyer Representative. If they dont have any you better think twice.

Canadian Immigration Consultancy has Atty John Weisdorf as their represantive. It's up to you who will you trust. As of this moment there are many Consultancy Firms that is starting to appear again maybe to take advantage of the opening of Canada this coming January 2013. Remeber to ask for their credibility and success rate.

In CIC we stood to the test of time.

Have your Qualifications Assess Online

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New Canada Visa Application Concerns.

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Mon, 24 Sep 2012 01:44:00 +0000

Is it guaranteed that All NOCs 0, A and B will be eligible for the new Federal Skilled Worker Program?

After publishing the twitter account of Minister Kenney here at my blog. A lot of people are asking the guarantee of it. I had talk and mention this also to people who goes to our office for our assessment. And this is their concern also. Now to answer it one and for all.

The short answer is NO. But let me explain...

There is no official announcement yet from Citizenship and Immigration Canada confirming the final details of New Federal Skilled Worker Program, the New FSW Points System and theIELTS Test Module Required. The information I'm sharing here is based on the statements of Canada's Immigration Minister, Jason Kenney.

You can read more about Jason Kenney from his official website:http://www.jasonkenney.com. You will find in his website the Twitter Account (@kenneyjason) he is using.

Now, here's a couple of twitter messages from his account:

On the eligible occupations for the new Federal Skilled Worker Program.

"The new Skilled Worker Program will be limited to applicants in NOCs 0, A, & B, but won't be limited to particular occupations." [August 18, 2012]

On the required IELTS Test Module.

"We will continue to use the IELTS General Training Module for language assessments under the new Skilled Worker Program." [September 6, 2012]

So there. Now, it is up to you to decide how to make use of this information. This may still change, of course. So you have two options: Prepare now or wait for the officialannouncement.

Remember, however, that there is a limit on the number of applications to be accepted. If you will not prepare as early as now, there is a great chance that you will never make it. If you are really determined to live and work in Canada to give your family a better quality of life, you must do everything in your power to make it happen!

To get hold of this opportunity, visit our office at SM North or SM Mall of Asia. Or send your resumes at rgomez@go2canada.com.

Or Have your Qualifications Assess Online

Arrange an appointment thru:

*assessment and evaluation fee: 500 php

Canada Immigration Programs for Self Employed Class

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:53:00 +0000

Federal Self-Employed Class is probably one of the most, if not the most, unpopular immigration of Canada. Like the Federal Skilled Workers Program, it accepts only a limited number of application annually. This program is targeted to those with experience in farm management and self-employment in cultural activities or athletics.

Self-employed person means a foreign national who has relevant experience and has the intention and ability to be self-employed in Canada and to make a significant contribution to specified economic activities in Canada.

Federal Self-Employed Class applications are being assessed using the 5 Selection Criteria Points System. An application will be assessed based on Education, Experience, Age, Language Proficiency and Adaptability.

· 512 Writing, translating and related communications professionals

· 513 Creative and performing artists

· 525 Athletes, coaches, referees and related occupations

Qualified Proffesions in Canada Immigration Program

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:52:00 +0000

Unlike the previous Federal Skilled Worker programs in the past few years, the new FSWC program this coming January 2013 will no longer have limit on the number of applicants that will apply per occupation.

Moreover, it will be open to all occupations in the National Occupations Classification categorized in O- Managerial, A- Professional, B- Trade and Skilled occupations.

What does this mean? It means that All Managers * All Engineers * AllInformation Technology related occupations * All Doctors * Accountants * All Supervisors * Nurses * Physical Therapists * Medical Technologists * Technical Sales Specialists * College Instructors * Social Workers * Administrative Officers * Purchasing Officers * Finance Managers * Chemists * Teachers * Boilogists * Architects * Dieticians * Librarians * Journalists * Writers * Electricians * Welders * Machinists and many more Occupations in the OA and B Categories of Canada...

If we compare this with the regulations that has been made operational since the FSWC processing became faster since last 2008, this will prove to be the easiest program that will be inacted.

So if you have plans of going to Canada, now is the time for you to apply.

This might be the last time that they will offer this program, historically when the program receives a lot of applicants a backlog happens and program is stopped to give way to a more strict and selective Canadian Immigration system.

The only way to be able to take advantage of this program is by completing your application package in advance and file right away after the FSWC program opens. If you don't you will miss out on this once in a lifetime opportunity because there will still be an overall quota for the total number of applications they will accept in a year.

At the very least you have to have your credentials assessed if you qualify. Send your information to us by clicking on the free online assessment or emailyour resume to your Career Adviser.

Assessment and Orientation at SM North Office

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:51:00 +0000

Here's the SM City North EDSA Address:

Canadian Immigration Consultancy,
Unit 301, 3rd floor , Building F/North Link Building,
SM North Edsa, Quezon City.
Look for Roland Gomez
or Angel Ramirez
Office Hours:

10 am to 5pm –

My schedule @ SM North every Mon-Friday
Assessment fee: 500 php
If you're interested to live and work in Canada and wishes to know how, come and visit the office. For appointment confirmation, contact me at 09279856617 / 09226961942. Landline 02-3408723

In Depth Look at Canada's New Pointing System

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:44:00 +0000

With the publication of the specific details of the proposed changes in Canada's FSW Points system in Canada Gazette*, applicants must make a move and start preparing to file their applications right now.

It looks like Citizenship and Immigration Canada is gearing up towards implementing the new regulations in the Federal Skilled Worker Class and start accepting applications as scheduled, which is on January 2013.

The lead time applicants have is best used to prepare for the requirements of the application for filling. Based on previous regulations, only those who are ready to file right away, are the ones who benefit from the fast and easy PR Visa application for Canada. "

Highlights of publication (New Points System in the Canada Gazette) In said publication Minister Jason Kenney (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) mentioned the following:

- The Points system for the Federal Skilled Worker Class (FSWC) will be revised

Arranged Employment Opinion will be streamlined and strict procedures will be put in place to curb Fradulent Job Offers with these proposed changes in AEO, employers would be required to apply for a labour market opinion
(LMO) to HRSDC, whether it is in support of a temporary work permit application and/or a permanent residence
application

- A New dedicated skilled trades class (FSTC) will be created. Which will be applicable to NOC B occupational areas: Industrial, Electrical and ConstructionTrades; Maintenance and Equipment Operation Trades; Supervisors and Technical Occupations in Natural Resources, Agriculture and Related Production; Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Supervisors and Central Control Operators; as well as Chefs and Cooks, and Bakers and Butchers. To qualify an applicant must have a valid job offer of up to 2 employers in Canada or a certificate of qualification from a provincial Apprenticeship Authority, take language proficiency test and meet minimum required scores, at least 2 years work experience in the declared occupation within the last 5 years and meet all other requirements for the occupation based on the National Occupations Classification NOC of Canada except licensing requirements because its hard to get it if applicant resides outside of Canada.

- Modify the requirements of the Canadian Experience Class - CEC to make it easy for those who are already in Canada and has proven that they can easily succeed in Canada by requiring less work experience for applicants. CEC is only applicable to applicants who are already in Canada who are working or worked in NOC Categories O - Managerial, A - Professional and B Trade Skilled occupations in Canada.

Of the three PR Programs in Canada the Federal Skilled Worker Class - FSWC is the one who receives the most applicants, the following is the proposed Changes in the points System.

Language Factor
1. It is proposed that there will be a minimum language scoresto qualify for the program. It is set at Canadian Language Benchmark 7 (CLB 7) for all four abilities (speaking, listening, reading and writing). It's equivalent to IELTS Score of 6. If applicant has points lower than 6 they would have to retake the IELTS Test again.

2. The number of points for the second official language (French) would be reduced from 8 points to 4 points. 3. Significantly increasing the maximum points awarded for fluency in one official language from 16 points to 24 points.

The computation would be as follows:

CLB 7 (IELTS score 6 in all areas) = 4 points

CLB 8 (IELTS score 6.5 for Reading, Writing and Speaking. Listening 7.5) = 5 points

CLB 9 (IELTS score of 7 for Reading, Writing and Speaking. Listening 8) = 6 points

Age Factor
The proposal is to favor younger applicants by awarding a maximum of 12 points for applicants aged 18 to 35 and a deduction of 1 point for every year after 35:

36 years old = 11 points
37 years old = 10 points
38 years old = 09 points
39 years old = 08 points
40 years old = 07 points
41 years old = 06 points
42 years old = 05 points
43 years old = 04 points
44 years old = 03 points
45 years old = 02 points
46 years old = 01 points
47 years old = 00 points

Work Experience Factor
Total points for work experience will be reduced from 21 to 15, work experience required to achieve full poitns will be increased from four years to six years.

1 year = 09 points
2-3 yeas = 11 points
4-5 yeas = 13 points
6 + yeas = 15 points

Adaptability Factor
Proposed changes in the adaptability criteria are as follows:

Maximum is 10 points.

10 points - PA Previous Work in Canada (min. 1 yr at NOC 0, A, B)
05 points - Previous study in Canada — PA
05 points - Previous study in Canada — accompanying spouse/partner
05 points - Previous work in Canada — accompanying spouse/partner
05 points - Arranged employment
05 points - Accompanying spouse/partner’s official language (CLB/NCLC 4) 05 points - Relative in Canada (18 years or over)

The proposed changes aims to emphasize factors that are shown to have positive impacts on an immigrant’s economic and social integration.

Spouse points of (3-5) no longer included in the adaptability points.

Education Factor
Education points would be awarded based on the equivalent Canadian educational credential and points would be awarded in recognition of the credential’s relevance in the Canadian standards.

Designated organizations would work on a case-by-case basis to authenticate credentials obtained in foreign jurisdictions and determine their equivalent value in Canada.

25 points - Doctoral level
23 points - Master’s level or professional degree
22 points - Two or more post-secondary credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential

21 points - Three-year or longer post-secondary credential
19 points - Two-year post-secondary credential
15 points - One-year post-secondary credential
05 points - Secondary school

Without assessment from the organization designated by Citizenship and Immigration Canada, you can't claim points for the education factor.

Pass mark would still be 67 points.

IMPORTANT: If you have a valid IELTS Examination Score but with score of lower than 6 in any of the four areas, it will no longer be valid. You must take scheduleanother examination. No word yet if the new requirement would now be the Academic Module although the current requirement in Canada's Operational Manual for PR VISA Overseas processing still says its General Training.

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IELTS Requirements New Canada FSW Application

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 02:40:00 +0000

This coming January 2013, when the New Federal Skilled Worker Class program will open. The IELTS requirement that will be required to provide the clients proof for IELTS requirement will still be IELTS General Training Module.

As proof here is the twitter reply of Citizenship and Immigration Canada's, Minister Jason Kenney, about the matter. Click this link to read actual tweet.

Good News From Canada

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:06:00 +0000

This is a post from the twitter page of Minister Jason Kenny.

I think we will be able to verify this within the next fey days. But one thing is for certain, you really have to start your application now!

This is great news!

It means that those with work experience in Job Categories O-Managerial, A- Professional and B Trade and Skilled occupation will be eligible to apply! You should act now!

This is an interesting development. It's like back to pre-February 27, 2008, only that there willdefinitely be a limit on the number of applications to be accepted. If the limit will only be say, 10,000 applications across all NOC's, it will most likely be filled within a week or two. The more reason you should start preparing your documents now!

Canadian regulations are known to change fast!

Apply while you still can!

Have your qualifications assessed!

Fill out the on-line assessment form right now(its found on the right side of this page)!

Or visit us in our office! Office Address Canadian Immigration Consultancy 3rd Floor, Building F. SM North Edsa

or at CIC SM Mall of Asia Office Northwing Building Sunset Avenue Beside Northparking Building :)

you can set an appointment thru 09279856617

please look for roland or angel for free assessment (new pointing system) and evaluation.

2013 List of Priority Occupations for Federal Skilled Worker Program

noreply@blogger.com (roland) — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 05:08:00 +0000

Few days ago, Canada's Immigration Minister replied to a twitter question about the list of occupations for the new Federal Skilled Worker program. Here's a screen shot of his answer:

NOCs O, A and B

It looks like there will be no "priority list" to be expected. According to Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, the new Skilled Worker Program will be limited to applicants in NOCs O, A & B, but won't be limited to particular occupations.

This is an interesting development. It's like back to pre-February 27, 2008, only that there will definitely be a limit on the number of applications to be accepted. If the limit will only be say, 10,000 applications across all NOC's, it will most likely be filled within a week or two. The more reason you should start preparing your documents now!