Amir Ismail, Certified & Regulated Immigration Practitioner

Life without "Smile"

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 03:44:14 PST

Life without Smile

Dedicated to my father Muhammad Ismail.

"You do not have to remember my name. Just "smile" and there you go". This is what he used to say when people found it difficult to pronounce or remember his name "Ismail". It is prounced exactly as "Smile". Indeed, he was a source of smile for many.

But on 10th January 2012, he took away the smile from my face when he suddenly passed away in Karachi. I was in Toronto at that time when the news reached me and, needless to say, I was shattered and devastated. My mentor, the wise man, as I used to call him, was no more. A part of me was no more. I got introdcued to the pain of loosing the father and it was enormous.

I am glad I was able to share some great time with him, even when I moved to Canada, thanks to the nature of my work, being an immigration consultant, whereby I travel to Pakistan frequently, at least 4 times a year. During my trips, I stayed at his home often and more consistently during the last two years of his life. He was tough and I had never thought that he can leave us like this and that soon.

My father got married at the age of 21. His first child, thats me, was born 2 years after his marriage. The age difference between me and him was only 23 years. So when I got married at the age of 20 and had my first child when I was 21, he was only 44 to become a grandfather. I am happy that he enjoyed his life to the fullest, saw me establish myself and played with my kids. He had plans to come to Canada in April to see my new born son Ahad Amir but unfortunately this did not happen due to will of Almighty.

Well travelled, well respected and an intelligent person, he was the pillar of our family and the guiding star for us all. He will be dearly missed and I am sure I will never be the same, confident son proud of having the support of the strongest person in my life. Yet, I am sure, somewhere in this universe, he will look upon me, wait for me and hug me when I am finally with him. Ameen.

Life without "Smile" is going to be tough. Dad, I love you and I know you loved me most.

Amir Ismail

Occupation not in the list - What are my immigration options

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 04:38:33 PST

It is a common question these days asked by the aspirants who wish to make Canada their home: "My occupation is not in included in the list of "in-demand occupations" (also termed as the "priority occupation list"). What are my options if I was to immigrate to Canada?"

For a highly qualified individual, it is sometimes difficult to realize that their application is not eligible for processing. Some of them are not very happy to learn that they do not qualify to immigrate to Canada. It is understandably difficult for them to realize that they are no eligible just because they do not meet one of the mandatory requirement introduced by the Canadian government in recent times. That is to have at least one year of full time, paid and continous work experience in one of the occupations listed in the "priority occupation" list.

As per the current requirements for Federal Skilled Worker Class of Canada's Immigration Program, one must have at least one year of full time/full time equivalent paid and continuous work experience in at least one of the occupations identified as high demand occupations eligible for processing by the Minister of Immigration in his Ministerial Instructions (MIs). So far, there have been 3 MIs issued since November 2008 with changes in occupations as well as the number of applications allowed each year. Currently, there are only 29 occupations eligible for processing and only 500 applications allowed for processing each year at the time of writing of this post. The full list of eligible occupations can be viewed at http://www.amirismail.com

While it may seem impossible for many to come to Canada as a skilled worker given that their occupation is not included in the current priority list, there are still other ways people could immigrate to Canada. Let's discuss them today.

1: Arranged Employment Opinion (AEO) or Provincial Nominee Programs for Skilled Workers

Individuals who have the opportunity of being offered a job in Canada by a Canadian employer with a view that the job will be available to the person after he/she has landed in Canada as a permanent resident, can by bypass the requirement of having at least one year of experience in one of the occupation listed in the priority list. This could be the time to tap your Canadian contacts and see if you could be offered such an opportunity. However, you should remain wary of the offerings made by the unauthorized agents in the market offering jobs or should one say "selling" job offers letter. It is illegal to charge money for arranging a job in Canada. It is important to note that a job offer letter alone is not sufficient. The employer has to lodge a formal application to the labour department in Canada, also called Service Canada, to have that offer opinionated. In doing so, the Service Canada reviews the criteria established to approve or reject the application. If approved, the applicant submits the Federal Skilled Worker Application to the processing post with the positive opinion of the Service Canada. Not only the applicant get to bypass the occupation list, he/she is also awarded extra 15 points on the selection grid. The current pass mark is 67 and these additional points go a long way in reaching to to it. In the case of a provincial nominee program for skilled workers you must have a job offer from an employer based in the particular province you are considering immigrate to.

2: Canada Experience Class and Provincial Nominee Programs for students:

International students studying in Canada enjoy the benefit of applying for permanent residence after completion of their studies under the Canada Experience Class. It is a relatively new category very suitable for those who wish to continue residing in Canada after securing a Canadian degree. Students can also consider applying for permanent residence via provincial nominee programs for international students being administered by various provinces. Many people have considered coming to Canada to acquire a world-class degree and eventually becoming a Canadian permanent resident if they so desire after the completion of their studies.

3: Provincial Nominee Programs for businessmen and Investor Programs

A lot of people think that the provincial business immigration programs and investor programs are only confined to business individual. While that holds true, it is also important to note that the programs also accommodate Senior Mangers employed at medium to large sized firms provided they meet the definition of "business management" experience and the "net worth" required. For most of the PNP programs for business the net worth required is C$350,000 to C$800,000 while for the investor program it is C$1,600,000. Each program come with its own selection criteria and obligations to either establish the business and invest certain amount (usually in the vicinity of C$150,000) in their own business within two year of landing in Canada or invest C$800,000 with the Canadian Government (refundable after 5 years or pay one time non-refundable fee of C$180,000) without any obligation of establishing a business.

4: Provincial Family Stream Programs

Foreign nationals who have their close relatives residing in those Canadian provinces that administer the "Family Stream" programs can benefit of being sponsored by those Canadian relatives. This sponsorship option is not available through the Federal Sponsorship program that allows the sponsorship of very limited relatives such as spouse, kids, parents and grandparents or grandchildren. Not all provinces offer this option but many do and it is worth checking if your relatives are residing in one such province.

Amir Ismail is a Toronto-based licensed, certified and regulated immigration practitioner. He can be reached at info@amirismail.com | www.amirismail.com

The Fast Track - Very few are lucky to get in

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 17:15:05 PST

With only 29 occupations allowed for processing and restriction of just 500 applications from all over the world every year, it is extremely difficult these days to get into the processing queue of the so-called Fast Track of Canada's Federal Skilled Worker Program. However, if you do manage to squeeze in, you can consider yourself to be very lucky. While the competition is tough considering the limited quota, time could not be better than now to apply to come to Canada as a skilled worker in terms of processing speed. Should you make it to the processing queue you can expect to be issued the permanent residence visa within 12 months assuming you meet the rest of the requirements. This in comparison to the cases filed earlier is super fast. With processing time ranging from 7 years to 3 years for previously files cases, the priority being accorded to the new applications can truly be termed as "Fast Track".

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Fast Track Immigration for Biologists and Related Scientists

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 01:03:07 PST

The Federal Skilled Worker of Canada's Immigration Program has become quite restrictive in the recent past. Only 29 occupations are considered eligible for processing with a quota limitation of only 500 application from all around the world in a calender year. The good news is those who find their occupation listed in the 29 occupations demand list are being processed on fast track basis within 12 months. Biologists and Related Scientists are listed in the demand list.

In order to qualify, one must meet the definition of a Biologist and must have performed duties as described under the National Occupation Classification (NOC). According to the NOC, Biologists perform some or all of the following duties:

Plan and conduct studies of the environment, and of the population, distribution, structure and functional characteristics and behaviour of plants and animals
Conduct ecological and environmental impact studies and prepare reports
Study, identify and classify plant and animal specimens
Conduct experiments in plant or animal growth, heredity and breeding
Prepare reports and plans for management of renewable resources
May supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists.

Microbiologists and cell and molecular biologists are also part of this occupation. According to the NOC, they perform some or all of the following duties:

Conduct research into the structure, function, ecology, biotechnology and genetics of micro-organisms, including bacteria, fungi, protozoans, and algae
Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells
Conduct studies into the identification, effects and control of human, plant and animal pathogens and toxins
Conduct clinical or laboratory studies to test, evaluate and screen drugs and pharmaceuticals
Conduct molecular or biochemical studies and experiments into genetic expression, gene manipulation and recombinant DNA technology
Conduct research to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
May participate in the commercialization of new products
May supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists
May conduct biostatistical data analysis using computer modelling techniques.

The following example of titles are found under the Occupation of Biologists and Related Scientists:

agricultural scientist
agriculture research officer – military
agrogeologist
algologist
anatomist
animal ecologist
animal geneticist
animal nutritionist
animal taxonomist
aquatic biologist
bacteriologist
bacteriologist – animal health
bioinformatician
biological scientist
biologist
biologist, enzymology
biologist, medical parasitology
biologist, parasitology
biologist, protozoology
biologist, veterinary parasitology
botanist
bryologist
cell biologist
cellular physiologist
crop scientist
crop-research scientist
cytochemist
cytogeneticist
cytologist
cytologist-microbiologist
dairy bacteriologist
dairy scientist
descriptive toxicologist
developmental biologist
developmental geneticist
domestic animal scientist
ecobiologist
ecologist
economic botanist
embryologist
entomologist
entomologist, apiculture
environmental and occupational toxicologist
environmental biologist
environmental toxicologist
enzymologist
enzymology biologist
etiologist
fishery bacteriologist
fishery products bacteriologist
food bacteriologist
food products bacteriologist
food products scientist
food research scientist
food scientist
forest ecologist
forest pathologist
geneticist
helminthologist
herpetologist
histologist
histopathologist
human physiologist
hydrobiologist
ichthyologist
immunologist
industrial bacteriologist
insect physiologist
interpretative naturalist
invertebrate zoologist
laboratory immunologist
limnologist
malariologist
mammalogist
marine biologist
marine hydrobiologist
marine mammal trainer
mechanistic toxicologist
medical parasitology biologist
microbiologist
molecular biologist
molecular geneticist
molecular physiologist
mycologist
naturalist
nematologist
ornithologist
osteologist
parasitologist
parasitology biologist
park naturalist
pathologist, forests
pathologist, plants
pharmaceutical bacteriologist
pharmacologist
physiological biophysicist
physiologist
physiologist-biochemist – nuclear medicine
phytobiologist
phytopathologist
plant anatomist
plant breeder
plant ecologist
plant nematologist
plant pathologist
plant physiologist
plant population biologist
plant scientist
plant taxonomist
population geneticist
poultry scientist
protozoologist
protozoology biologist
public health bacteriologist
regulatory toxicologist
research biologist
research officer, agriculture – military
rural ecologist
serologist
soil bacteriologist
staff toxicologist
systematist, biology
systems biologist
taxonomist, biology
toxicologist
veterinary parasitology biologist
virologist
wildlife biologist
wildlife helminthologist
wildlife naturalist
zoologist

Biologists and related scientists may specialize at the macroscopic level, in fields such as botany, zoology, ecology and marine biology or, at the cellular and molecular level, in fields such as genetics, immunology, pharmacology, toxicology, physiology, pathology, bacteriology and virology.

Employment prospects for biologists and related scientists are expected to be fair for 2011-2012 in the Toronto economic region. According to the 2006 census, there were about 2,000 biologists and related scientists in the Toronto economic region, an increase of nearly 18% from the previous census. The number of job opportunities will be limited by the fact that this is a relatively small occupational group in the Toronto economic region compared to other occupations. However, there is a high concentration of research facilities, universities and hospitals in the Toronto area that promote research and development. Close to two-fifths of Ontario workers were found in the Toronto economic region, according to the 2006 census. Compared to all occupations in the region, biologists and related scientists are a younger workforce. Less than one-fifth of workers are over the age of 50, therefore, retirements will contribute limited openings over the next several years.

In Ontario, the outlook for biologists and related scientists is expected to be fair over the period 2011-2012. At the time of the 2006 census, there were about 5,300 biologists and related scientists in Ontario, a 19% increase from the previous census. Compared to other occupations, this is a relatively small occupational group in the province. The majority of biologists and related scientists are concentrated in the Toronto and Ottawa regions. Many biologists are employed in the public sector. Employment for this occupational group may be limited by government funding for the healthcare, energy and environmental sectors. Biologists and related scientists with a high level of education as well as those with a specialization will have the best employment prospects. There is a trend toward employers looking for workers with diverse skill sets that include engineering and project management.

National Outlook (2010 - 2020 Porjection)

Occupations in this group	Biologists and Related Scientists (2121) Forestry Professionals (2122) Agricultural Representatives, Consultants and Specialists (2123)
Employment (non-student) in 2010	24,080
Median Age of workers in 2010	42
Average Retirement Age in 2010	61

This Chart contains data for Projection of Job Openings vs. Job Seekers for Canada. Information is available in the following tables.

Category	Openings	%
Expansion Demand	3,799	36%
Retirements	5,109	49%
Deaths	972	9%
Emigration	560	5%
Projected Job Openings	10,440	100%

Category	Seekers	%
School Leavers	7,474	69%
Immigration	2,478	23%
Net Mobility	923	8%
Projected Job Seekers	10,875	100%

[ Source:Canadian Occupational Projection System (COPS) ]

If you have at least one year of full time/full time equivalent paid and continous work experience as a Biologist, you may qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. In addition to having the experience, you must score at least 67 points on selection grid for skill workers. The factors on which your qualification would depend include Age, Education, Work Experience, Language Skills and Adaptability. In addition, you must possess the minimum settlement funds and clear background and security and medical checks. Send us an email at info@amirismail.com or complete our online assessment form available at our website www.amirismail.com for a free, no obligation assessment of your eligibility.

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Skilled Worker Criteria Presentation - Amir Ismail & Associates (AIA)

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How to complete our online immigration assessment Form - Amir Ismail & Associates

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News Release – First Parent and Grandparent Super Visa issued two weeks after launch

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 15:59:20 PST

Minister of Immigration Mr. Jason Kenney

News Release – First Parent and Grandparent Super Visa issued two weeks after launch

Ottawa, December 19, 2011 — The first Parent and Grandparent Super Visa has already been issued, Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism announced today.

“We pledged to process the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa in less than eight weeks,” the Minister noted. “We’ve issued the first of the Super Visas in just two weeks and we remain committed to reuniting families through the Super Visa in a timely manner.”

The Parent and Grandparent Super Visa was launched as an option for parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents looking to visit their families in Canada for an extended period of time. The process for getting a Super Visa is simple and straightforward. Super Visa seekers use the same application form as applicants for the standard six-month visitor visa. Applicants for the Super Visa must also submit proof that the host child or grandchild meets a minimum income, demonstrate that they have purchased comprehensive Canadian medical insurance and undergo the Immigration Medical Examination.

The first Super Visa was issued at the Canadian mission in Manila on December 14, 2011, only two weeks after CIC began accepting applications.

“With the Super Visa, we have taken a common sense approach that allows parents and grandparents to spend extended periods of time with their loved ones in Canada, while at the same time, acting responsibly in protecting Canadian taxpayers,” Minister Kenney added. “I’m pleased that the response to this program has been so positive.”

Until the Super Visa was launched on December 1, 2011, visitors to Canada usually could only visit for six months at a time and visitors who wished to stay longer had to apply for extensions and pay a new fee every six months. With the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa, eligible parents and grandparents will pay fewer fees and have greater certainty that they will be able to enjoy the company of their families in Canada for a longer period of time.

Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada - www.cic.gc.ca

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Canada: A Country of Immigration and Freedom

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Planning to immigrate to Canada?

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Mixed reaction over federal veil ban at citizenship event

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Mixed reaction over federal veil ban at citizenship event

Feds ban veils at citizenship ceremonies

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Planning to Study in Ontario - List of Recognized and Authorized Institutions in Ontario

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Fri, 09 Dec 2011 05:59:24 PST

Recognized and Authorized Institutions in Ontario

Algoma University

1520 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 2G4 Canada
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology

1385 Woodroffe Avenue
Ottawa ON K2G 1V8 Canada
Baker College of Port Huron (Ontario)

c/o Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
1457 London Road
Sarnia ON N7S 6K4 Canada
Baptist Bible College Canada and Theological Seminary

P.O. Box 752
Simcoe ON N3Y 4T2 Canada
Brock University

500 Glenridge Avenue
St. Catharines ON L2S 3A1 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
Concordia Lutheran Theological Seminary
Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology

1400 Barrydowne Road, Station A
Sudbury ON P3A 3V8 Canada
Canada Christian College and School of Graduate Theological Studies

50 Gervais Drive
Toronto ON M3C 1Z3 Canada
Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC)

6100 Leslie Street
Toronto ON M2H 3J1 Canada
Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology

100 College Drive, P.O. Box 5001
North Bay ON P1B 8K9 Canada
Carleton University

1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa ON K1S 5B6 Canada
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology

P.O. Box 631, Station A
Toronto ON M1K 5E9 Canada
Central Michigan University (Ontario)

CMU International Administration
802 Industrial Drive
Mount Pleasant MI 48858 USA
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
CMU in Toronto at George Brown College CMU in Barrie at Georgian College
CMU in Toronto at Humber College CMU in Belleville at Loyalist College
Charles Sturt University (Ontario)

Charles Sturt University
Bay Area Learning Centre
860 Harrington Court
Burlington ON L7N 3N4 Canada
Collège Boréal d'arts appliqués et de technologie

21, boulevard LaSalle
Sudbury ON P3A 6B1 Canada
Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

299 Don Valley Drive
Kitchener ON N2G 4M4 Canada
Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology

P.O. Box 398
Thunder Bay ON P7C 4W1 Canada
Cornell University (Ontario)

130 East Seneca Street, Suite 520
Ithaca NY 14850-4353 USA
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
- 3389 Steeles Ave E, Room 402, Toronto, Ontario
- 4141 Living Arts Blvd. Mississauga, Ontario
- 79 Wellington St. West, Suite 1205, Toronto, Ontario
- 350 Albert St., Suite 220, Ottawa, Ontario
- 421 Union Street, Kingston, Ontario
Dominican University College

96, avenue Empress
Ottawa ON K1R 7G3 Canada
Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology

P.O. Box 385,
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa ON L1H 7L7 Canada
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (Ontario)

Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology
One Georgian Drive
Barrie ON L4M 3X9 Canada
Emmanuel Bible College

100 Fergus Avenue
Kitchener ON N2A 2H2 Canada
FaithWay Baptist College of Canada

1964 Salem Road
Ajax ON L1S 4S7 Canada
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology

1460 Oxford Street East, P.O. Box 7005
London ON N5Y 5R6 Canada
Fleming College

599 Brealey Drive
Peterborough ON K9J 7B1 Canada
George Brown College of Applied Arts and Technology

P.O. BOX 1015, Station B
Toronto ON M5T 2T9 Canada
Georgian College of Applied Arts and Technology

One Georgian Drive
Barrie ON L4M 3X9 Canada
Great Lakes Bible College

470 Glenelm Crescent
Waterloo ON N2L 5C8 Canada
Heritage Baptist College and Heritage Theological Seminary

175 Holiday Inn Drive
Cambridge ON N3C 3T2 Canada
Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

205 Humber College Boulevard
Toronto ON M9W 5L7 Canada
Institute for Advanced Judaic Study

515 Coldstream Avenue
Toronto ON M6B 2K7 Canada
Institute for Christian Studies

229 College Street
Toronto ON M5T 1R4 Canada
La Cité collégiale d'arts appliqué et de technologie

801, promenade de l'Aviation
Ottawa ON K1K 4R3 Canada
Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road
Thunder Bay ON P7B 5E1 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
*Northern Ontario school of Medicine (NOSM)
Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology

1457 London Road
Sarnia ON N7S 6K4 Canada
Laurentian University

935 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury ON P3E 2C6 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
*Huntington University
*Thornloe University
**Université de Hearst
*University of Sudbury

***Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM)
Lawrence Technological University in Ontario

5 Queenslea Avenue
Toronto M9N 3X9 ON
Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology

Wallbridge-Loyalist Road,
P.O. Box 4200
Belleville ON K8N 5B9 Canada
Maimonides School for Jewish Studies

15 Hove Street
Toronto ON M3H 4Y8 Canada
Master's College and Seminary

3080 Yonge St.
Box 70, Suite 3040
Toronto ON M4N 3N1 Canada
McMaster University

1280 Main St. W.
Hamilton ON L8S 4L8 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
McMaster Divinity College*
Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences

222 St. Patrick Street
Toronto ON M5T 1V4 Canada
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology

P.O. Box 2034,
135 Fennell Avenue West
Hamilton ON L8N 3T2 Canada
Mount Saint Vincent University (Ontario)

c/o Mount Saint Vincent University
166 Bedford Highway
Halifax NS B3M 2J6 Canada
Ner Israel Yeshiva College

8950 Bathurst Street
Thornhill ON L4S 8A7 Canada
Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology

300 Woodlawn Road, P.O.Box 1005
Welland ON L3C 7L3 Canada
Niagara University in Ontario

P.O. Box 2014
Niagara University, NY 14109-2014 USA
Nipissing University

P.O. Box 5022 - 100 College Drive,
North Bay ON P1B 8L7 Canada
Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology

P.O. Bag 1 C.P. 3211
Hwy 101 East
Timmins ON P4N 8R6 Canada
Ontario College of Art & Design University (OCAD University)

100 McCaul Street
Toronto ON M5T 1W1 Canada
Queen's University

99 University Avenue
Kingston ON K7L 3N6 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
Queen's Theological College
RCC Institute of Technology (Radio College of Canada) - Steeles Campus

2000 Steeles Ave. W.
Concord ON L4K 4N1 Canada
Redeemer University College

777 Garner Road East
Ancaster ON L9K 1J4 Canada
Royal Military College of Canada

P.O. Box 17000
Kingston ON K7K 7B4 Canada
Ryerson University

350 Victoria Street
Toronto ON M5B 2K3 Canada
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology

P.O. Box 60
443 Northern Avenue
Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 5L3 Canada
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

1750 Finch Avenue East
Toronto ON M2J 2X5 Canada
Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning

1430 Trafalgar Road
Oakville ON L6H 2L1 Canada
St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology

2000 Talbot Road West
Windsor ON N9A 6S4 Canada
St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology

100 Portsmouth
Kingston ON K7L 5A6 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
Cornwall
Brockville
St. Philip's Seminary

The Oratory of St. Philip Neri,
1372 King Street West
Toronto ON M6K 1H3 Canada
State University of New York College at Potsdam (Ontario)

114 Satterlee Hall
44 Pierrepont Avenue
Potsdam, N.Y. U.S.A. 13676
Talpiot College

410 Lawrence Avenue West
Toronto ON M5M 1C2 Canada
Theological College of the Canadian Reformed Churches

110 West 27th Street
Hamilton ON L9C 5A1 Canada
Toronto Baptist Seminary and Bible College

130 Gerrard Street East
Toronto ON M5A 3T4 Canada
Trent University

P.O. Box 4800, Station Main
Peterborough ON K9J 7B8 Canada
Trinity Western University (Ontario)

(Laurentian Leadership Centre)
252 Metcalfe Street
Ottawa ON K2P 1R3 Canada
Tyndale University College and Seminary

25 Ballyconnor Court
Willowdale ON M2M 4B3 Canada
University of Abertay (Dundee)

Algoma University
1520 Queen Street East
Sault Ste. Marie ON P6A 2G4 Canada
University of Guelph

50 Stone Road East
Guelph ON N1G 2W1 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
Campus d'Alfred
Kemptville Campus
Ridgetown Campus
University of New Brunswick (Ontario)

Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
205 Humber College Blvd
Toronto ON M9W 5L7 Canada
University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT)

2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa ON L1H 7L7 Canada
University of Ottawa

P.O. Box 450, Station A/C.P. 450, succ. A
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
Saint Paul University
University of Toronto

27 King's College Circle
Toronto ON M5S 1A1 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
St. George Campus (Downtown)
The College System - Innis College
- New College
- St. Michael's College
- Trinity College
- University College
- Victoria College
- Woodsworth College
University of Toronto at Mississauga
University of Toronto at Scarborough
*Victoria University Toronto School of Theology *Emmanuel College of Victoria University *Knox College
*Regis College
*St. Augustine's Seminary
*University of St. Michael's College
*University of Trinity College
*Wycliffe College
University of Waterloo

200 University Drive West
Waterloo ON N2L 3G1 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
Renison College
St. Paul's University College
*Conrad Grebel University College
**St. Jerome's University
University of Western Ontario

1151 Richmond Street
London ON N6A 5B8 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
*Huron University College (AUCC)
*St. Peter's Seminary
**Brescia University College (AUCC)
**King's University College (AUCC)
University of Windsor

401 Sunset Avenue
Windsor ON N9B 3P4 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
Canterbury College
Iona College
*Assumption University
Wilfrid Laurier University

75 University Avenue West
Waterloo ON N2L 3C5 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
Brantford Campus
Waterloo Lutheran Seminary
York University

4700 Keele Street
Toronto ON M3J 1P3 Canada
Branch Campuses and Other Institutions
Calumet College
Founders College
Glendon College
McLaughlin College
Norman Bethune College
Osgoode Hall Law School
Stong College
Vanier College
Winters College

Being authorized immigration practitioners we can assist you in preparation and submission of your application for study permit. Please feel free to contact us via email at info@amirismail.com or call us at one of our local offices on the numbers given on our website www.amirismail.com

Immigrating to Canada as an Architect

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:38:35 PST

Architects are included in the current demand list for Canada's Federal Skilled Worker Program. Applications for Permanent Residence in Canada submitted by Architects after June 26, 2010 are being Fast Tracked with processing times as quick as 12 months. For more information please contact us in Toronto at info@amirismail.com or complete our online assessment form available at www.amirismail.com

There are numerous opportunities for people with architectural training to work in Canada. You could work for a Canadian architectural firm or you could work within the design and construction sector. It is not necessary to be registered or licensed to work in an architectural firm while under the direction of an architect.

However, if you wish to practise architecture and to offer services directly to the public, it is necessary to be registered or licensed as an architect. (Most Canadian jurisdictions also require a certificate of practice with its associated requirements.) In Quebec, you must also demonstrate knowledge of the French language as required by the Office québécois de la langue française.

Employment prospects for architects are good due to the high level of industrial, commercial, office, retail and residential construction planned. Architectural work is dependent on economic cycles and the level of construction activity. Architectural graduates may face competition particularly for employment in prominant firms. Compared to other occupations, this is a relatively small occupational group.

Before You Come to Canada
While you are waiting to go to Canada, there are many important things you can do to improve your chances of success.

The Foreign Credentials Referral Office (www.credentials. gc.ca) is an organization of the Government of Canada that provides you with helpful resources, such as the Planning to Work in Canada? workbook and the Working in Canada Tool (www.workingincanada.gc.ca). Use these resources to find and collect important information and to develop your job search plan.

You might need to prove your language skills in English or French or be tested. You can find information at www.language.ca. The provincial regulator will specify which tests they, or employers, require. If you need to improve your language skills, start before you come to Canada.

Your official education, work and identity documents are important. It is much easier for you to gather and organize your documents while still in your home country. The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) will allow you to start the educational assessment process while you are still in your home country.

Verify the translation requirements with the regulator and the CACB. Translations must be certified. In some cases, you might have to use a professional translation service in Canada.

Becoming an Architect in Canada
You must meet the requirements of the provincial or territorial architectural regulatory body. The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) is a signatory to the Canberra Accord. If you received a professional degree in architecture from an accredited university in the United States, Mexico, China, Australia, Korea or the United Kingdom, you should investigate reciprocal certification of your education with the CACB.

Education
The CACB (www.cacb-ccca.ca) requires specific documents to assess your education against the Canadian educational standard. These documents include copies of your degrees; and original transcripts and course descriptions from the university calendar for the years you attended sent directly by your academic institution. A list of design projects with descriptions and a portfolio of your work are also required. The CACB has an application form and a fee must be paid. The evaluation of your academic background takes a minimum of two months once a full application package is received. You might be interviewed by the CACB. If there are gaps in your education, you will be advised how to upgrade.

Work Experience
Once you have been certified by the CACB, you may apply to become an intern architect in the province or territory where you intend to live, and you must find a mentor. You must also complete the Canadian Experience Record Book.

You must complete 5,600 hours of work experience to meet the experience requirement to obtain a licence
Work experience in architecture gained outside of Canada may be submitted for consideration.

Examination for Architects in Canada—ExAC
The Canadian architectural licensing authorities have developed an examination for interns that must be passed prior to registration or licensure.

The provincial/territorial regulators will inform you of the remaining steps to obtain a licence and then a certificate to practice architecture in their jurisdiction.

For example, there may be another course to take, an oral examination, or continuing education requirements. If you are an experienced architect, you will need to provide proof of a licence in your country and a professional portfolio that explains the scope and complexity of your projects and also clearly describes your responsibilities.

Work references from your previous employers and clients are required. If you intend to practise architecture and you obtain a Certificate of Practice, you may be required to obtain professional liability insurance.

Finding a Job in Architecture in Canada
Register and review job opportunities at the RAIC’s online recruitment service: www.ArchiStaff.ca. In addition to determining your eligibility for the Internship in Architecture program, you should investigate any “bridging programs” for which you may be qualified. A bridging program offers work experience or skills or language upgrading courses to assist internationally trained individuals in their progress toward professional registration.

Source: Citizenship & Immigration Canada

Amir Ismail MBA, RCIC, FCMI
Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant
Member Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) - # R412319
Member of Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC)Tel (Toronto): (647) 835-0660 | (416) 913-0230 Fax:| (416) 907-3338
Tel: (Karachi): (021) 35652860/1/2 | Cell: (0300) 2516207

Web: http://www.amirismail.com

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Benefits of Obtaining Immigration Services from a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 17:37:26 PDT

Benefits of Obtaining Immigration Services from a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are accountable to the Regulator of Immigration Consultants in Canada, the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). They are audited on a regular basis to ensure that they are complying with the requirements of the regulator and are providing
quality services.

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are educated and informed
Prior to becoming RCICs, candidates are required to demonstrate their knowledge and language skills with entrance examinations. Since 2004, candidates to become authorized immigration consultants have been required to complete an accredited program. An accredited program provides consultants with essential information regarding immigration law in Canada and proper procedures regarding applications with Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Additionally, members of the Council are kept well-informed on developments in the immigration field. They are required to complete ongoing professional development and Practice Management Education.

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are required to abide by stringent ethical and professional guidelines
Council members are subject to a Code of Ethical Conduct that stipulates proper procedures for their practice. The Code requires all members to adhere to stringent rules, including those regarding quality of service, professionalism, ethical practice and confidentiality. A breach of this code is considered an act of non-compliance; it is taken seriously and dealt with expeditiously by the Council. Additionally, members of the Council must provide evidence of good character before being newly regulated, including submitting a police record check.

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are insured
Members of the Council are required to obtain Errors and Omissions Insurance, which protects consumers against unintended actions that may cause financial damage.

The agents of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are known to the Regulator
Members’ agents, or those individuals who work with RCICs on a regular basis, often play a big part in processing and handling important documents and correspondence. RCICs are required to provide to the Council a list of agents with whom they work. The actions of these agents reflect upon the member, and members will thus be responsible for ensuring that their agents act with professionalism and integrity.

Risks of Obtaining Services from Unauthorized Providers of Immigration Services

These unauthorized providers are breaking the law
Unauthorized practitioners who charge money for immigration services are acting illegally. These individuals should not be trusted to provide immigration services in exchange for money.

These unauthorized providers may not be educated or informed
These unauthorized providers may be operating without proper education or knowledge of the Canadian immigration system or Canadian immigration law. They may be unaware of essential requirements or procedures in dealing with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and may not be informed of developments regarding the immigration system or of immigration legislation that could have a negative effect on a consumer’s circumstances as related to CIC.

These unauthorized providers may not be ethical or professional
As someone who is operating illegitimately, these individuals may have no qualms about engaging in highly unethical or unprofessional actions. Many times, these unauthorized providers are seeking only to swindle money from unsuspecting clients. Additionally, they may engage in unethical or illegal practices in their dealings with CIC, which could jeopardize an applicant’s current and future status with CIC.These unauthorized providers are not accountable to the Council Non-members are practicing without the authorization of the regulatory body. They are not subject to the rules and regulations that govern Council members, who are held accountable for their actions by the Council. They may not properly identify themselves on official documents and records and most likely operate unknown to the Council and appropriate officials.

These unauthorized providers are not insured
Unauthorized providers do not have Errors and Omissions Insurance and are subsequently unprotected and unable to compensate consumers adequately who have been financially hurt.

Source : ICCRC

Immigrating to Canada as a Physiotherapist?

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 04:51:33 PDT

While Physiotherapists are being fast-tracked by the government of Canada in their permanent residence applications as skilled workers, the question remains unanswered as to what steps a physiotherapist should take after he/she lands in Canada. We are currently dealing with a number of Physiotherapists who have filed their Applications for Permanent Residence in Canada through our firm. These professionals understand that being a regulated occupation, Physiotherapy requires newcomer foreign-trained physiotherapist to first obtain the license from the regulator being being allowed to practice as a Physiotherapist. Let's have a look at those steps.

Physiotherapy in Canada

Physiotherapy is the fifth largest regulated occupation in Canada. One-half of all physiotherapists work in or
own a private practice. Other physiotherapists work in hospitals, rehabilitation centres, patients’ homes, homes for the aged, summer camps, schools, sports centres and industrial work sites.

In Canada, physiotherapy is a regulated profession. To work as a physiotherapist, you must register with the
regulatory body in the province or territory where you work. There is a complete list of these regulatory bodies at www.alliancept.org.

The Alliance carries out credential evaluation and administers examinations for competency on behalf of most of the provincial and territorial regulators. The Alliance’s assessments and examinations do not give you the right to practise or register as a physiotherapist in Canada. Each provincial and territorial regulator may have additional requirements. The Alliance provides information to the regulators on credentials and qualifications, and the regulators decide who can and who cannot receive a licence to practise.

Before You Come to Canada

While you are waiting to go to Canada, there are many important things you can do to improve your chances for success. The Foreign Credentials Referral Office (www.credentials. gc.ca) is an organization of the Government of Canada that provides you with helpful resources such as the Planning to Work in Canada? workbook and the Working in Canada Tool (www.workingincanada.gc.ca). Use these resources to find and collect important information and to develop your job-search plan.

You will need to prove your language skills in English or French or take a test. You can find information at www.language.ca. If you need to improve your language skills, start before you come to Canada.

Your official education, work and identity documents are important. It is much easier for you to gather and
organize your documents while still in your home country.

Make sure you understand translation requirements.

In some cases, you will have to use a professional translation service in Canada or a certified translator.

Becoming a Registered Physiotherapist in Canada

There are a number of steps to becoming a registered physiotherapist in Canada:

1. You must decide in which province or territory you want to work. Next, you must find out what requirements you will need to meet to work there by contacting the regulator in that province or territory. You can find links to the regulators at www.alliancept.org/links.shtml.

2. For most regulators, you must complete The Alliance’s Educational Credentials and Qualifications Assessment (www.alliancept.org). You can begin this before you come to Canada.

This assessment ensures that your education and qualifications are similar to the education and qualifications of a Canadian-educated physiotherapist.
You will need to prove your language skills or take a language test.
You must pay fees for the assessment. For detailed information on the assessment, go to
www.alliancept.org.

For the province of Quebec, you must apply to have your credentials assessed by l’Ordre professionnel de la
physiothérapie du Québec at www.oppq.qc.ca.

3. For most regulators, you must pass the Physiotherapy Competency Examination (PCE) administered by
The Alliance.

The PCE has two parts: a written component and a clinical component. You must pass the written component before you can take the clinical component. For information on the Physiotherapy Competency Examination, go to www.alliancept.org/ exams_overview.shtml.
You must pay fees to take the examinations. For the province of Quebec, you may have to take
courses or meet other requirements.

4. You must apply to the regulator in your chosen province or territory for a licence or registration.
Requirements differ for each province and territory.

In some provinces or territories, you can apply for a temporary licence or registration after you register for the PCE or after you successfully complete the written component of the PCE.

Finding a Job in Canada

You should take time to research the job requirements and develop a plan for finding work.
Your provincial or territorial association may have job listings or a referral service.
Many hospitals and health centres list job openings on their websites.

Provincial and Territorial Regulators

College of Physical Therapists of British Columbia www.cptbc.org
College of Physical Therapists of Alberta www.cpta.ab.ca
Saskatchewan College of Physical Therapists www.scpt.org
College of Physiotherapists of Manitoba www.manitobaphysio.com
College of Physiotherapists of Ontario www.collegept.org
Ordre professionnel de la physiothérapie du Québec www.oppq.qc.ca
College of Physiotherapists of New Brunswick www.cptnb.ca
Nova Scotia College of Physiotherapists www.nsphysio.com
Prince Edward Island College of Physiotherapists www.peicpt.com
Newfoundland & Labrador College of Physiotherapists Tel: (709) 753-6527
Yukon Consumer Services www.community.gov.yk.ca/ consumer/physioreg.html

Source: Foreign Credentials Referral Office www.credentials.gc.ca

If you are a physiotherapist or have experience in one of the 29 occupations listed in the priority occupation list (available at our website www.amirismail.com), you can also immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker within 12 monts.

Why Use a Regulated Consultant in Canadian Immigration?

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:33:24 PDT

Why Use a Regulated Consultant in Canadian Immigration?

Before acquiring the services of an immigration consultant, it is important to understand the difference between a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and an unauthorized provider of immigration services. RCICs are required to abide by a strict Code of Conduct – available here. There will be numerous benefits associated with utilizing the services of a RCIC and serious risks associated with utilizing the services of these unauthorized providers.

Regulated Consultants vs. Unauthorized Providers of Immigration Services:

Attribute	Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant	Unauthorized Provider of Immigration Services
Accountable to ICCRC; complaints are taken seriously	Yes	No – accountable to no one
Monitored by ICCRC; non-compliance is taken seriously	Yes	No – may operate unknown to authorities
Supported by ICCRC to enhance quality of services	Yes	No – not supported by anyone
Knowledgeable and informed on immigration law and Canadian immigration system	Yes	No – no education prerequisite on immigration issues
Proficient in English or French	Yes	No – may be unable to communicate properly in English or French
Required to abide by stringent ethical and professional rules that are designed to protect consumers	Yes	No – not subject to any ethical requirements
Possess valid Errors and Omissions Insurance for enhanced consumer protection	Yes	No – may not have any Errors and Omissions Insurance
Work with agents known to ICCRC	Yes	No – no information on their associates
Required to provide evidence of good character prior to becoming Regulated	Yes	No – may have committed fraudulent or illegal activities in the past

Tips for Consumers

If you are looking to obtain the services from a RCIC, look at the Council’s list of members to ensure he or she is regulated by the Council – if his or her name is not on the list, he or she is NOT authorized. The up-to-date list will be accessible on the Council’s website

Read the Code of Ethical and Professional Conduct for Members (available on the Council’s website) – this will help you to know what you can expect from a RCIC

Benefits of Obtaining Immigration Services from a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant

A Regulated Consultant is your assurance of quality. Certified consultants are equipped with the latest information on immigration law, procedures and practices and go about their business according to a strict, enforceable Code of Conduct.

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are educated and informed
Prior to becoming RCICs, candidates are required to demonstrate their knowledge and language skills with entrance examinations. Since 2004, candidates to become authorized immigration consultants have been required to complete an accredited program. An accredited program provides consultants with essential information regarding immigration law in Canada and proper procedures regarding applications with Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Additionally, members of the Council are kept well-informed on developments in the immigration field. They are required to complete ongoing professional development and Practice Management Education.

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are required to abide by stringent ethical and professional guidelines
Council members are subject to a Code of Ethical Conduct that stipulates proper procedures for their practice. The Code requires all members to adhere to stringent rules, including those regarding quality of service, professionalism, ethical practice and confidentiality. A breach of this code is considered an act of non-compliance; it is taken seriously and dealt with expeditiously by the Council. Additionally, members of the Council must provide evidence of good character before being newly regulated, including submitting a police record check.

Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are insured
Members of the Council are required to obtain Errors and Omissions Insurance, which protects consumers against unintended actions that may cause financial damage.

The agents of Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants are known to the Regulator
Members’ agents, or those individuals who work with RCICs on a regular basis, often play a big part in processing and handling important documents and correspondence. RCICs are required to provide to the Council a list of agents with whom they work. The actions of these agents reflect upon the member, and members will thus be responsible for ensuring that their agents act with professionalism and integrity.

Risks of Obtaining Services from Unauthorized Providers of Immigration Services

These unauthorized providers are breaking the law
Unauthorized practitioners who charge money for immigration services are acting illegally. These individuals should not be trusted to provide immigration services in exchange for money.

These unauthorized providers may not be educated or informed
These unauthorized providers may be operating without proper education or knowledge of the Canadian immigration system or Canadian immigration law. They may be unaware of essential requirements or procedures in dealing with Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and may not be informed of developments regarding the immigration system or of immigration legislation that could have a negative effect on a consumer’s circumstances as related to CIC.

These unauthorized providers may not be ethical or professional
As someone who is operating illegitimately, these individuals may have no qualms about engaging in highly unethical or unprofessional actions. Many times, these unauthorized providers are seeking only to swindle money from unsuspecting clients. Additionally, they may engage in unethical or illegal practices in their dealings with CIC, which could jeopardize an applicant’s current and future status with CIC.

These unauthorized providers are not accountable to the Council
Non-members are practicing without the authorization of the regulatory body. They are not subject to the rules and regulations that govern Council members, who are held accountable for their actions by the Council. They may not properly identify themselves on official documents and records and most likely operate unknown to the Council and appropriate officials.

These unauthorized providers are not insured
Unauthorized providers do not have Errors and Omissions Insurance and are subsequently unprotected and unable to compensate consumers adequately who have been financially hurt. (Source ICCRC)

Mr. Amir Ismail is a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant based in Toronto with offices worldwide who is authorized by the government of Canada to deal with clients and represent their immigration applications. His contact information is available on his website http://www.amirismail.com for consultations on Canadian Immigration matters.

Immigration Information Sessions in May 2011 - Amir Ismail will be available in Pakistan and UAE

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Tue, 10 May 2011 17:49:45 PDT

I am looking forward to another trip to Pakistan and UAE and excited to meet with all the wonderful people interested in immigrating to Canada.

Please call me in Toronto at 647-835-0660 or 416-913-0230 or Pakistan at +92-21-35652860-61-62 or +92300-2516207 for an appointment.

Announcing the next immigration trip of Mr. Amir Ismail in December 2010

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 23:19:52 PST

Canada re-opens Immigrant Investor Program - Fast Track

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 07:48:39 PST

Canada re-opens Immigrant Investor Program - Fast Track

Effective December 1, 2010, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will once again accept applications under the federal Immigrant Investor Program.

Under the new program criteria, investor applicants will need to have a personal net worth of $1.6 million, up from $800,000 under the old criteria, and make an investment of $800,000, up from the previous requirement of $400,000. It is expected that the new program will be fast track (12 months processing) and the applications under the program will be given priority over those already in processing queue.

“These changes were necessary,” said Minister Kenney. “The requirements had not been increased in more than a decade and we need to keep pace with the changing economy.”

Canada’s old immigrant investor criteria were the lowest when compared to other countries with similar programs. The new criteria now align it more closely with other immigrant-receiving countries.
The investor program was suspended in June, in part because the high volume of applications was leading to wait times that were too long. Raising the requirements will help reduce the flow of applications while ensuring we attract experienced businesspeople who can make a more substantial contribution to the economy. Higher personal net worth criteria mean the program is now better positioned to attract investors with valuable business links and the resources to make secondary investments in the Canadian economy.

“Higher investment amounts mean provinces and territories will receive more investment capital to put toward job creation and economic development projects,” added the Minister.

Canada’s Immigrant Investor Program offers several benefits to international investors, including permanent resident status up front and guaranteed repayment of the investment.

Under Canada’s old criteria, the volume of applications submitted under the Program had grown exponentially and processing times had increased. By stopping applications between June 26, 2010, and December of this year, the government prevented further delays. Applications received on or after December 1 will be subject to the new criteria and will be processed alongside the old ones. In this way, Canada can begin to realize the benefits of the changes as soon as possible.

Source: CIC

New Immigration Progams added in Service Portfolio of Amir Ismail & Associates (AIA)

noreply@blogger.com (Amir Ismail) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 01:11:01 PST

RE : NEW IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS ADDED IN SERVICE PORTFOLIO OF AMIR ISMAIL & ASSOCIATES (AIA)

Amir Ismail and Associates (AIA) is pleased to advise that we have added some more immigration programs to our service portfolio to cater to the needs of clients with different immigration goals and to provide them more choice of countries offering immigration options.

In addition to providing immigration consulting services for Canada, AIA looks forward to assisting its clients in immigrating to other first world countries. The programs added for skilled workers are as follows:

* Australia - General Skilled Migrant /State Nomination
* United Kingdom - Tier 1 Program for Professionals
* Denmark Green Card Scheme
* Hong Kong - Quality Migrant Admission Scheme
* Singapore - Landed Permanent Resident Visa

AIA is committed to provide competent immigration consulting services to all our clients. With our third generation in immigration business, the combined experience of our professionals exceed 60 years in immigration law.

If you feel interested in immigrating to Canada, Australia, UK, Denmark, Hong Kong or Singapore, please contact us in Toronto or Pakistan at info@amirismail.com

THE AIA TEAM, TORONTO, CANADA

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Amir Ismail MBA, CCIC, FCMI
Certified Canadian Immigration Consultant
Member of Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC) - Membership ID # M085044
Member of Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants
Fellow of Canadian Migration Institute (CMI)
Email: info@amirismail.com
Web: http://www.amirismail.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/canadaimmigration
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Immigration Interviews: http://aicic.blogspot.com/2010/01/listen-to-amir-ismails-interviews-on.html
Skype: amirismail73
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Amir Ismail & Associates (AIA)
Licensed Immigration Consultants

Canada:
First Canadian Place
100 King Street West, Suite 5700
Toronto, Ontario M5X 1C7
Tel: +1-416-913-0230 - +1-647-835-0660
Fax: +1-416-907-3338
Email: info@amirismail.com

Pakistan:
Suite # 706, 7th Floor, Kashif Centre
Sharah-e-Faisal, Karachi
Tel: +92-21-35652860-1-2,
Fax: +92-21-35221435, Cell: +92-300-2516207