IELTS Exam and FSW Visa Application

Based on the feedback we receive from the second stage of the application of FSW visa. IELTS plays an important role on the application. We really insist on our clients to at least make good score so that their application for a Canadian Visa will not be delay.

In our comittment to provide you a good service if you are a Client of CIC, we will be providing you a free simulation IELTS exam to know your strenghts and weaknesses in the english language. With this, we will know early where to focus on your IELTS. Remember that IELTS plays a critical role on you Canada Visa Application.

If you want to know more about IELTS we have a sister company that would gladly assist you.

www.canu.com.ph

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Donation Drop off Points For Ondoy Victims

Lets pause for a while on the discussion about Canada Visa Applications. If somehow you visit this site. I would like to give you this Donation Drop Off Points for Typhoon Ondoy Victims. CIC on the other hand is not affected by the typhoon. We are still in business and still processing our client's visa's. We will still push thru our Pampanga seminar this saturday.

Again this is a tragic event that happen to us. Lucky are those who take advantage of the opppurtunities presented to them. Lets hope and pray for our fellow pinoys. There are many ways to help. You can volunteer or donate.

If you want to know other opportunities visit our assessment page to know if you are qualified to apply an FSW visa to Canada.

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Six Easy Steps Quebec Work VIsa Tips

If you are a skilled worker, looking at working temporarily in Quebec.

Hers are Six easy (6-steps)explaining how you will become a Temporary worker in Quebec

1. Finding out about Québec and various aspects of temporary work
Are you interested in residing in Québec to work? Get the facts about subjects specifically related to temporary workers in Québec, and do not forget all the other aspects of life in Québec society. You will appreciate your stay all the more for it!

2. Obtaining the authorizations to work temporarily in Québec
An employer in Québec has offered you a job. Your plans to immigrate are taking shape and you would like to obtain the authorizations to reside in Québec. Take note of the steps your employer must follow and those that you have to take on your own.

3. Preparing for your stay in Québec
Soon you will be discovering new horizons. You will be leaving for Québec where you have decided to reside in order to work. In the meantime, make the best of this interval by preparing yourself. Your temporary stay in Québec will be that much easier.

4. Arriving in Québec and settling in
This section provides all the information you need to help you settle in.

5. Obtaining new authorizations for temporary work once in Québec
Your employer wants to extend your employment contract? You wish to change employer ? You must obtain new authorizations in order to continue working temporarily in Québec. Take note of the steps you need to follow.

6. Becoming a permanent resident
You are presently residing in Québec as a temporary worker and have decided that you would like to stay here permanently. Find out about the steps you have to follow to submit an immigration application as well as those involved in ensuring your successful integration into Québec.

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Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (AINP) Visa Updates

The AINP application is one the best type of application to migrate to Canada. If you are planning to apply for the AINP Family Stream please be informed that changes in the application is effective Sept. 16, 2009. If you have relatives in Alberta ask them if they want to sponsor your visa to Canada.

Changes that apply to the Alberta Relative
Former Criteria	New Criteria
Alberta Relative must complete the Family – Sponsorship Affidavit of Support.	Alberta Relative must complete the AINP Family Stream – Affidavit of Support (AINP 006A).
No Settlement Plan required.	Settlement Plan now required with the application as part of the AINP 006A. A Settlement Plan would describe how the Alberta Relative will help the Candidate and any accompanying family members with shelter, food, clothing, finding work in their field and integrating into the community.
On the Family – Sponsorship Affidavit of Support, you must affirm that neither you, nor your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable), have defaulted or are otherwise obligated to meet the conditions of any other sponsorship agreement entered into with a Government of a Province or Territory of Canada, including the Government of Alberta, or the Government of Canada for another sponsored family member who has obtained their permanent residence in Canada.	On the AINP Family Stream - Affidavit of Support, you must identify whether or not you or your spouse or common-law partner (if applicable), have submitted previous applications to the AINP Family Stream only and what the status is of those previous applications. Please note that if the Alberta Relative or anyone in the Alberta Relative’s household has already submitted an application under the AINP Family Stream where a decision has not yet been made or where a commitment of support is still in effect, a second application should not be submitted.
Alberta Relative can demonstrate funds ($10,000 CAD for the Candidate and $2,000 for each accompanying dependent) on behalf of the Candidate.	Alberta Relative can no longer demonstrate these funds on behalf of the Candidate. The Candidate or the Candidate’s spouse/common-law partner must demonstrate these funds.
Changes that apply to the Candidate
Former Criteria	New Criteria
Candidate must complete the Family – Application for Nomination (AINP 006).	Candidate must complete the AINP Family Stream – Application for Nomination (AINP 006B).
The Candidate or their Spouse/Common-law partner (if applicable) must be able to demonstrate completion of a post-secondary degree, diploma or certificate program of at least one (1) year in duration.	The Candidate or their Spouse/Common-law partner (if applicable) must be able to demonstrate completion of a post-secondary diploma or degree program of at least two (2) years in duration.
The Candidate or their Spouse/Common-law partner (if applicable) must be able to demonstrate one of the following: a minimum of three years of full-time work experience within the past four years a minimum of three years of full-time post-secondary school within the past four years a combination of three years of full-time work experience and full-time post-secondary school within the past four years.	The Candidate or their Spouse/Common-law partner (if applicable) must be able to demonstrate one of the following: a minimum of three years of full-time work experience that is related to individual’s post-secondary credential within the past four years a minimum of three years of full-time post-secondary school within the past four years a combination of three years of full-time work experience and full-time post-secondary school within the past four years. The education and work experience must be related (i.e. an Engineering degree and working as an Engineer).
Proof of accessible funds ($10,000 CAD for the Candidate and $2,000 for each accompanying dependent) had to be in a recognised Canadian financial institution. If you could not demonstrate these funds in a recognised Canadian financial institution, your Alberta Relative could submit this proof of funds.	Proof of accessible funds ($10,000 CAD for the Candidate and $2,000 for each accompanying dependent) can now be demonstrated from a financial institution in your home country. The Alberta Relative can no longer demonstrate these funds on behalf of the Candidate.

How will these AINP Family Stream changes may affect your application?

If your application was submitted before September 14, 2009, your application will be assessed based on the previous criteria. If you have submitted a complete application, you are not required to complete the new version of the forms or include additional required supporting documentation.

If your application was submitted before September 14, 2009, but your application was returned to you as incomplete on or after September 14, 2009, you will be required to submit a new application and it will be assessed based on the new criteria. When you re-submit your application, you will need to complete the most current version of the application forms and include all required supporting documents. If you do not submit the new forms, your application will be returned to you.

If your application was postmarked on or after September 14, 2009 but before September 26, 2009, your application will be assessed based on the new criteria. You must complete the most current version of the application forms and include all required supporting documents. If you submit a complete application with the previous forms during this two week time period, you will receive a letter instructing you to complete and send in the new forms within 30 days. Wait until you receive the letter to send in any new documents.

If your application was postmarked on or after September 26, 2009, your application will be assessed based on the new criteria. You must complete the most current version of the application forms and include all required supporting documents. If you do not submit the new forms, your application will be returned to you.

Make sure that you are guided with this changes to avoid further delay of your application. Visa application is so dynamic. So be updated.

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Ondoy Drop Off Points

Got this info from Abby's blog although posted so many time even in facebook. I wanna share this to you. With my work related in helping Filipino's find a better life in Canada I need to help Pinoy's too that felt the wrath of Ondoy. So here are the Drop of Points Incase you want to give donations:

Globe Telecom accepts relief goods at the following Globe Stores:

1. SGMA: Alabang Town Center, Festival Mall, Robinsons Malate, SM Southmall,
Mall of Asia and SM Bicutan
2. NGMA: SM Fairview, Trinoma and SM North
3. CGMA: Greenbelt 4, Park Square and SM M…akati
4. Central Luzon: Plaridel (Walter Mart, Maharlika Highway), Tarlac (Metrotown Mall on McArthur Highway), Cabanatuan (NE Pacific Mall, Maharlika Highway), SM Clark and Marquee Mall (Angeles, Pampanga)
Relief Operations Drop-Off Center has been set-up at La Salle Greenhills beginning today 9:00 AM, Sunday, September 27. Please bring donations to Gate 2 of La Salle Greenhills, along Ortigas Ave., Mandaluyong
Relief Goods can be sent to Caritas ManilaOffice at Jesus St., Pandacan Manila near Nagtahan Bridge (tel.no.5639298/5639308) or Radio Veritas at Veritas Tower West Ave. Corner EDSA (tel no. 9257931-40)
Noynoy Aquino and Mar Roxas Disaster Relief:Drop off for relief donations at Balay Expo across Farmers Marketcontact:a. Jana Vicente: +63 928 520 5499. Clare Amador: +63 928 520 5508
Ateneo Resident Students Association now accepting relief goods for Typhoon Ondoy at Cervini Hall lobby at 12nn. For details, please contact 0917 631 2423 AND 0917 703 5357

PAOLC - We are requesting for donations (Clothes, blankets, towels, canned goods, Bottled water etc) to be distributed to typhoon victims. You can drop them off at the Philippine Army Gym inside Fort Bonifacio or GHQ Gym in Camp Aguinaldo

DLSU-Manila WILL ACCEPT RELIEF GOODS TOMORROW (Sept 28) by 8:30 am. For volunteers please be there by 8am in southgate benches (gate nearest to McDonalds), let us help OPERATION: SAGIP METRO

La Salle Greenhills students have set up a donation stand inside Unimart, in front of the alcohol/liquor area. They will receive all cash and in-kind donations to be transferred to LSGH Gate 2.

7-11 in cooperation with NDCC and DSWD now turning all branches into drop off points for relief supplies

CBN Asia / Operation Blessing - Operation Blessing is starting to mobilize disaster relief efforts for typhoon Ondoy victims in Metro Manila. YOU CAN HELP by rallying finances, resources and volunteers. Call us at the following numbers: The 700 Club Counseling Center at (632) 810-7176 / 810-7717 or toll-free at 1-800-1-888-8700 Operation Blessing at (632) 812-0581 in Manila or (082) 297-3080 in Davao It is critical that you help TODAY

All Jollibee Stores Now accepting relief goods.

Petron - All stations are DSWD drop off points

All Shell Stations

ABS-CBN: Donations can be brought to Sagip Kapamilya warehouse at 13 Examiner St., West Triangle QC/ABS-CBN Center/ Road along Mother Ignacia QC/Scout Bayoran corner Tomas Morato, beside Alex III, QC.

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Ondoy and an Update to our Pampanga Seminar

As part of CIC's mission of delivering good service to pinoys. Our seminar in Pampanga will continue as plan. That is a complete Canada visa application orientation seminar to be delivered by one of our senior consultant's Mr. Apol Apuntar. All queries about Canada visa, visa application, and your qualification will be discuss there.

Well Ondoys wrath does not hamper our spirit. We will still give you the seminar as originally planned before. This is to bring you an easy application to Canada.

Century Resort Hotel
Balibago, Angeles City
At the back of Casino Filipino)
October 4, 2009, 2pm to 5pm (Sunday)
Seminar Fee: P500 (single) P700 (married)

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Bayan Canada Helps Ondoy Victims

BAYAN Canada and all its allied organizations appeals to the Filipino-Canadian community to join “Bayanihan para sa Sambayanan” (Peoples Cooperation for People) relief efforts for tropical storm “Ondoy” victims, which battered Metro Manila and nearby provinces on September 26 and left over 140 people dead and thousands of submerged houses and damages properties.

Member organizations of BAYAN Canada have begun with its BALSA or “Bayanihan para sa Sambayanan” efforts by collecting financial support for the relief efforts in the Philippines. BALSA is a BAYAN-initiated network put up more than 10 years ago to concentrate on relief for victims of natural and man-made disasters in the Philippines.

Filipino-Canadian elected officials from Winnipeg to Vancouver have already solicited the support of their provincial governments and are now preparing to mobilize broader Canadian support for the victims of Ondoy. Meanwhile, Filipino-Canadian church people have also called on their communities to donate what they can.

Migrante International on the other hand, calls for the “bayanihan” (cooperation and unity) spirit of all Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). Administered by the Migrante Sectoral Partylist (MSP), operation “Sagip-Migrante” (migrant rescue) is helping to facilitate the smooth remittance of the relief funds and goods to the right people. OFWs are called modern-day heroes for the billions of dollars they remit to their homeland in support of their families. The ability of OFW’s to collect donations for the victims of Typhoon Ondoy will go a long way in combating the disease, hunger and displacement due to the aftermath of the floods.

Unlike the Philippine government’s slow response to the disaster, Filipinos in Canada are getting organized while material support for the flood victims have begun to flow as fast as the flood waters rose.

Receding flood waters expose more than the dead

Ondoy (international name: Ketsana) brought rains of 341 millimetres (mm) in the first six hours that it struck Metropolitan Manila on Saturday, breaking the highest 24-hour rainfall of 334 mm in Metropolitan Manila in June 1967, according to the Philippines’ weather forecasting bureau. In comparison, Hurricane Katina dumped 250 mm or ran on New Orleans in 2007.

North American reports say that at least 140 persons were killed and nearly 450,000 families were displaced by massive flooding, but these numbers are rising while the storm flood itself begins to recede. The receding waters are also exposing the inadequacy of the Philippine government in its capacity to respond to these natural and man-made disasters.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has only thirteen rubber boats to respond to the thousands of cries for help from people who were stuck on rooftops for over twelve hours under the cold and rain, without food. The Philippine government doesn’t even have radar for the weather bureau to accurately indicate the amount of rainfall of the said typhoon.

The tens of thousands of US dollars spent on Arroyo’s dinner forays with her entourage in Washington DC and New York earlier this summer could have been more wisely spent on much needed rescue equipment.

Where to give help

You can connect your local church effort with the churches in the Philippines, particularly through the National Council of Churches of the Philippines (http://www.nccphilippines.org/) who have been consistent in ensuring that help gets to those who need it the most.

The Philippine Solidarity Network in Canada has been a long-time partner of the NCCP and other Philippine organizations, especially in its work around Human Rights in the Philippines. The PSNC national coordinator, Malcolm Guy, can be reached in Montreal at (514) 574-9906 or email him at capcpc@web.ca.

People can get in touch with the following BAYAN Canada and Migrante organizations through the following contacts:

BAYAN Canada at bayan.canada.noc@gmail.com

Migarante International Canadian chapter at migrantecanada@gmail.com

Migrante Sectoral Party coordinator in Canada, Jonathan Canchela at (647) 833-1023 or email at migrantepartylist.toronto@gmail.com

BAYAN Canada contacts in major Canadian cities:

Montreal – Joey Calugay, cell (514) 947-3662

Ottawa – Yasmeen Maryam, cell (613) 558-1625

Toronto – Diwa Marcelino, cell (416) 809-3492

Winnipeg – Jomay Amora-Mercado, cell (204) 509-2491

Vancouver – Beth Dollaga, (604) 320-0285

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Alternative Application Process

I want to live and work in Canada but I am not eligible under the Federal Skilled Worker Class application, are there other options for me?

That is a common question I receive from my readers who send their resume for assessment. For easy reference, I decided to post here my reply to these kind of questions.

Depending on your circumstances and how much you are willing to help yourself, there are ways more than one that you may do to get a Permanent Resident Visa and or legally work in Canada.

1. Contact your friends or relatives who are now in Canada. Ask them to help you find a job offer by referring you to their respective employers and other contacts. They are in the best position to help you. Or if applicable, they may help you get a PR Visa through Provincial Nominee Program.

2. Maximize the use of internet and email. Look for job vacancies in Canada that match your profile. Send your resume with a good cover letter. There are many job posting sites where you can find job vacancies in Canada. But to avoid scammers like that in the case of OMNI Hotel Scam, I suggest you look for job vacancies from Canada Job Bank, which is a government owned website. You may also want to check these Canada Jobs Online Portals that I highly recommend.

3. Once you find an employer who is willing to hire you, that employer needs to apply for Labor Market Opinion (LMO) from Human Resource Social Development Canada. Your employer will then send you the LMO. There is also a chance that an employer may be willing to sponsor you through Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) or process an Arranged Employment Opinion (AEO) for you. (LMO is for workp permit application. AEO supports a permanent resident visa application)

4. If you already have the LMO/AEO, you may now file your application for Temporary Resident Visa - Work Permit or Permanent Resident Visa at the the Visa Office near you. To check which Visa Office may handle your application, click here

Filipino workers who already have a Labor Market Opinion (LMO) and need assistance on filing an application for Temporary Resident Visa - Work Permit, may email me at rgomez@go2canada.com. We will guide you throughout the process and will help you get a higher chance of approval.


If you want to go to Canada as a Tourist, Student or a Temporary Worker,

You will have to submit an application for a Temporary Residents Visa at the Canadian Embassy.

Embassy address:

Levels 6-8, Tower 2
RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Avenue
Makati City 1200
PO Box 2098

Telephone : (02) 857-9000
Fax : (02) 843-1082 (02) 8579173


Hours of Operation
Monday to Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday
8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Consular Hours
Monday to Thursday
9:00 to 11:30 a.m.
1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Friday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Immigration and Visa
Open to the public
Monday to Thursday
8:00 to 11:30 a.m.

You may apply direct to the Embassy, there are three types of Temporary residents Visa.

* Single-entry visa allows one entry only to Canada within the validity of the visa

* Multiple-entry visa allows unlimited entries to Canada within the validity of the visa.

* Transit visa allows for a short stop-over (maximum 48 hours) entry to Canada en route to another country. It can be granted for a single or multiple entries, depending on the applicant’s travel requirements. Example: If your return travel is also through Canada, you should request a transit visa valid for two entries.

The validity of a visa is determined by a visa officer. Single-entry visas are normally valid for six months, and multiple-entry visas may be valid for longer periods. The validity date is the period by which you may enter Canada. The decision to admit the foreign national, however, is made by the officer at the port of entry to Canada (airport or border crossing). The officer also determines the length of stay allowed.

Note that the Embassy cannot issue visas with a validity that exceeds the passport validity. If your passport will expire soon, you may wish to renew it before you apply for your visa.

You may want to visit the Citizenship and Immigration website to find out the forms and procedures that you should take in applying.

Based on our experience in processing tourist visa's, you should meet the following factors to get a higher percentage on getting your application approved.

* the applicant’s travel and identity documents;
* the reason for travel to Canada and the applicant’s contacts there;
* the applicant’s financial means for the trip;
* the applicant’s ties to his or her country of residence, including immigration status, employment and family ties;
* whether the applicant would be likely to leave Canada at the end of the authorized stay;
* the applicant’s health condition.

Should you have more questions or need help on your tourist visa application, you may email me at rgomez@go2canada.com

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ANGELES CITY SEMINAR

ANGELES CITY PAMPANGA SEMINAR
SPEAKER: Mr. Apol Apuntar Senior Consultant CIC

Century Resort Hotel
Balibago, Angeles City
At the back of Casino Filipino)
October 4, 2009, 2pm to 5pm (Sunday)
Seminar Fee: P500 (single) P700 (married)

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What to Do When the Right Time Comes

Since more and more are receiving their permanent residents visa fast, the next concern that these applicants will have is how to prepare themselves for their landing in Canada. Here are some tips from a former colleague at Canadian Immigration Consultancy, Ms. Marivic Solis.

She landed in Canada on December 2008. You will learn a thing or two from her experience.

So, this is it! The minute I landed at the Vancouver International Airport, I get to experience the things that I used to tell our clients. Now, putting those tips in reality is another thing. I realized that most of the tips we shared to our clients were the same tips that I applied in my own situation. There are a bit of some deviations but it only boils down to one thing ---- the feeling of landing as an immigrant to Canada is an extraordinary one.

Euphoric first days
The first few days upon landing in Canada is revealing for a first-time immigrant. One good thing about the Canadian government is that they have a well-funded immigrant settlement program. Thanks to the immigrant organizations. I have the opportunity of dealing with the Centre for Newcomers and the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association. Both of them have Filipino counselors. (It is a lot different dealing with “kababayans” since they will give you 150% support.) These organization offer more than just providing you with information. CIWA for instance, offers free legal clinic that allows you to talk to an immigration lawyer or to a family lawyer (for free). Also, at CIWA, I had the chance to do volunteer work which counts as a Canadian experience – something that you can put into your resume when looking for a job. I volunteered to work for the Women’s Day and to assist the computer instructor in his classes.

It also pays to be resourceful and find out what programs and services you can benefit out of being a new immigrant. There are more good things than bad --- you get a free bed (the only setback is that you need to wait for a few months). If you go to Scotia Bank and tell them that you are new immigrant, they welcome you by letting you open without putting up a deposit (incidentally, I had already set up my account with another bank until I learned that this bank has a better program for new immigrants.) Scotia Bank will even throw you in with an unsecured credit card!

(By the way, if you chose Alberta, you do not have to pay for your health insurance premium, which is a good thing --- that is around $60 dollars or more off your pocket.)

Job hunting: quite an experience
It was on my first week in Canada that I got a job offer. However, I did not start working on that job since I was asked to report after the holidays. I arrived in Canada shortly before Christmas and everyone was in a holiday mood. I took that opportunity of going through the internet, searching for more job opportunities. It was very tough considering that the recession fever has just set in Calgary and I couldn’t get a job interview not until after Christmas. After turning in so many resumes online, finally, I got another job interview with one of the biggest hospitals in Calgary. Unfortunately, though the HR Manager wanted to hire, he said that he has to follow the hiring policy – which is – that one should be hired if he has the proper qualification. It turned out that I need to get a Medical Assistant Certification. However, it did not discourage me. I still have a few more interviews after this.

Barely after a month of searching, had I finally landed a job that I really wanted. My tip to a new immigrant: keep looking for the job that you wanted to work in. It does not matter if it may take longer but the minute you landed on a job that is not in line, you may have difficulty jumping to another job.

Settling down
With a job in hand, the next thing to do to is to get settled in a community that you want to live. I had to move to 2 different places before I finally decided what area to live in. Factors that I considered is the location of the school, the church, the stores (malls, of course --- knowing how much we Filipinos love to go to the mall), among other things. I am blessed to find a place where it is just walking distance to Wal-Mart and to a Filipino store, of course.

Now, I am settled with a job that I love (and a boss that I love working with!) --- I can’t believe that I will be working in Sales Department. My son goes to school on 3rd Grade. (Going to school is not really free: there are fees to pay but they are minimal as compared to the fees in the Philippines. However, you need to pay for the lunchroom supervision, which is a new thing for us. (It costs $26/monthly). The idea is to have the kids eat their lunch supervised (and make sure that no kid bullies another kid). The only thing that concerns me now is babysitting. I realized how expensive it is to have a nanny here in Canada. (You cannot leave your kids alone if they are below 13.)

One final word…
For those who wanted to immigrate to Canada – be brave enough. It is not easy leaving your comfort zone --- friends, family, officemates -- the environment that you have accustomed to since the day you were born. I have learned to love Canada and its people. Although, most of the times, I still long for Filipino shows (and the Filipino “chismis”). If asked if I have to live my life again, I would still do the same thing, which is, to go to Canada!

The testimony is from Canadian Dream a blog from one of our senior consultants. I hope that this testimony could help you in building your own dream of living in Canada.

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SEMINAR

Finally a confirmed seminar in Pampanga.

San Fernando Pampangga
Venue: TBA (to be announced)
Seminar Fee 500/700 single/married
September 26, 2009
1pm-5pm


If you want to attend please do make the online registration

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Provincial Seminar Schedule (PAMPANGA)

With the number of Clients ranging from the North Luzon. We are planning to Provide a Canadian Immigration Information Seminar in Pampanga. We are still looking for a Venue but we already confirmed a group of people that will attend. Actually we used to regularly hold a seminar in Subic but in the middle of the year we decided not to push thru. Our original plan is that the seminar will be held at San Fernando Pampangga. I hope this could push thru. I am Providing you the Online Reservation Form. If you want to attend please do answer the few questions on this form. We will be finalizing this next week. Our target date is September 26, 2009. This could be a morning ang afternoon affair. I hope we could find a good venue.



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Canadian Embassy Manila

Canadian Visa Office in Manila is Regional Program Center responsible for processing immigrant and visitor visa application from Caroline Islands, Guam, Johnston Atoll, Kosrae, Marianas, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Midway Island, Northern Mariana Island, Pacific Islands, Palau (Belau), Philippines, Ponape, Truk Island, Wake Island, Yap Island.


Canadian Visa Office - Manila is located at Level 6, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza 6819 Ayala Avenue, Makati City. Canadian Visa Office - Manila's mailing address is:

Embassy of Canada
Immigration and Visa Section
P.O. Box 2168
Makati Central Post Office
Makati City 1200
Philippines

For more information about Canadian Embassy - Manila, visit http://www.manila.gc.ca

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Machine Readable Passport

If you still have your old passport with you. You must renew your passport to machine readable ones.

The Canadian Visa Office - Manila is now requiring that that passport(s) to be submitted for visa stamping must be in machine readable passport – these are the red colored passport currently being issued by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).

To avoid delay in processing, it is highly recommended that you renew your passport prior to submission of supporting documents to Canadian Visa Office after you receive your positive assessment from Centralized Intake Office (CIO).

Remember that when you received the notice of visa issuance, you are only given 45 days to comply. If by that time, you still don't have your machine readable passport, that may cause delay.

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Opportunity

I recieved an Email with a Funny Picture about Opportunity with a simple quote in it that says "Opportunity: You don't always need an Invitation to Join In"

This made me think about different applicants that come to visit me at our office. Some of them get the information thru newspaper advertisements, some of them thru the internet, although most of them are the "invited one" or the "referred one" by our successful clients. I am amazed with the applicants that are not "invited" but have the courage to visit us. Canada is a big opportunity for them that they dont want to take it for granted.

They say opportunity knocks only once and that you have to grab it when it presented itself to you. But we’ll make it knock to you once again hoping that you will do something about it this time.

Here is the big picture.

You already knew how envious your situation is. There are only 38 occupations eligible to apply for permanent resident visa under the new Federal Skilled Worker program and you are one of them. That means an opportunity for a better quality of life for you and your family. But this opportunity will not wait for you.

You have to make a decision now!

IF the reason why you haven't started with your application, despite the apparent urgency to decide, is due to financial difficulties, think again. Most of those who migrated to Canada decided to do so due to the fact that they don't have financial security here. They were able to identify this as a CHALLENGE and not as a reason not to pursue their dream for a better quality of life for them and their families. If you will not do anything now while you still have the opportunity, what do you think will your life be five years from now?

If you will think about it, financial problems are always there. Most of us faced financial problems while we were still in school trying to finish our education in lieu of a better job afterwards. We think of education as something valuable and we never made financial problems as an excuse not to finish a college degree. If you think you have financial problems today, how then do you plan to cope up when major financial setbacks present themselves to you? One way or another, we all face financial problems. What make others different is they make a PLAN. They don't wait until they feel the heat before they act. Immigrating to Canada is like insuring your and your family's future. You have this option, you just have to decide. And you have to decide quickly.

The secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes. ~Benjamin Disraeli

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What Time is it?

Ever wonder what' is the time in Canada? In my personal experience with applicants this little details like time difference in Canada is so important to them that they don't let it pass to ask me. In order to answer their needs Ill be providing a real time clock application that show official time on every provinces in Canada that we have clients. This could be found in the left side of my site. To give you an Example here is the local time in Vancouver as of this moment.

Vancouver Time

This is our local time in the Philippines:

Manila Time

Again, If your still asking me what time is it? Its time for you to apply for a CANADIAN IMMIGRANT VISA. Time is not always on your side. Get that visa now!

Click me for Free Online Assessment

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Countdown to Vancouver Winter Olympics

As We all know the upcoming winter Olympics is just around the corner. This could be you ticket at least to visit Canada. If you are applying for a Tourist Visa to Canada. This could be your ultimate reason. I bet many Pinoys are gearing up to get a tourist visa to canada. With this event I found a very useful widget that shows Countdown to Winter Olympics, and I am using this on my blog site to keep you updated. (It is posted on the right side of this site)

If you want to know more about your chances in getting a tourist visa this blog could be one of your resource material. But, If you really want to know more I suggest you can email me for your concerns.

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Dont Let This Chance Pass You By

Free Consultations Monday to Sunday 10am-8pm at Canadian Immigration Consultancy SM Mall Of Asia Branch Office. For more information you can call 301070 loc 8526 or text us at 09279856617 or email @ rgomez@go2canada.com.

strictly by appointments only!

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First Pinoy Boxer to Win In Canada

Some say that he could be the next Pacman. Only 19 years of age but he is like an age prize fighter. His bout was held at Casino Rama in Ontario and yes the first pinoy to win a championship belt in Canada. History on that side. His name is Marvin Sonosa for full 12 rounds he fight like a real champion never to give up. I bet pinoys in Canada have their cheer of their life for their Pinoy Boxing champ. Hopefully his winning ways continue and develop another Pacquiao. I also hope that he will not turn also to a politician if he became famous. Lol!

photos courtesy of www.philboxing.com

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The Advantages of Living In Canada

I found a very interesting article about pinoys living in Canada. Many clients are asking me what is the difference If we are living in Canada? Actually I only answer that with the 4 basic benefits of a Canadian citizen/immigrant receive. Sad to say there more than that and here it is as explained by a pinoy citizen in living in Canada. The last one on this list is I should say the best advantage of living in Canada. LOL!

1. Universal Health Care – In the Philippines, you avoid going to the doctor or the hospital because getting medical attention is so expensive, and a serious disease (if you are not insured) could bankrupt you. To avoid huge expenses, many Filipinos have to be almost in the brink of death to drag themselves to the doctor. You do not have this fear in Canada. Every time you feel a fever coming, or your child complains of a discomfort, you can just walk into the nearest clinic with your OHIP card and never worry about how much the treatment will cost. Everything is free. Even Americans are envious of this benefit! For immigrants, you have to stay for a minimum of three months to get this benefit.
2. Free quality education – The key word in quality. You do get free education in the Philippine public school but a hundred or more students in one class will compete for the attention of he teacher (assuming she even cares) This situation is so bad that there are grade 3 students in the Philippines who cannot read. In Canada, classroom size rarely exceeds 25, and the quality of education is world class. What’s more, the school bus that sends your child to school and back is free! As immigrant, your child can avail of free education immediately.
3. Canada Child Tax Benefit – If you have children, the government actually contributes money to help you raise your kids under age 18. The amount of the money depends on your income and the age of the child.
4. More social services – Canada has a myriad of social services including those to help you find a job, learn English, and more. When you suffer the misfortune of losing your job you get Employment Insurance (provided that you worked a minimum number of months and you contributed to this insurance). When you are really unfortunate and cannot get a job within 6 months, you can apply for welfare and have enough money for basics like food and rent.
5. Free libraries, free recreation, free parks and pools – The books in the libraries are actually new. You also get music cd’s and dvd movies that are not necessarily educational. The playground in the parks are safe, not rusted and dilapidated like those in the Philippines (that is, if you can find one).
6. Even if you are old, you can still get a job – unlike in the Philippines, when you lose your job at 40 it will take something short of a miracle to get another job. In Canada it is illegal for jobs to specify an age limit (along with race, gender and religion). On the other hand this may just be on paper since your interviewer will still have her own prejudices that will guide her in picking the right person for the job.
7. Your kids will have a bright future – Your kids will really have more opportunities in a far better economy, earning real money in a world class company. Your children do not have to compromise their morals to be corrupt politicians in order to be rich. (Yes, corruption also exists in Canada like everywhere, but never on the scale like that of the Philippines)
8. Less pollution, less filth – This translates to a healthier lifestyle. Besides, Canada does not want you to get sick because it pays for your health care.
9. You don’t have to be infuriated by politicians sucking the blood of your country dry!

source: www.canadapinoys.com

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6-12 Months Processing One of our Proofs

This is a very insteresting story of one of our Clients:

It was September 2008 when Mr. Bernie Bantugan decided to start his Federal Skilled Worker immigrant visa application by signing a consultancy agreement with Canadian Immigration Consultancy. He decided to file his application despite the fact that he was told that the process may take about 3-5 years. He bought the idea that if you want to have a better quality of life for your family 5 years from now, you have to start your plan NOW and not five years after. His application was filed under the Simplified Application Process on November 13, 2008.

A couple of weeks after filing his application, the Ministerial Instructions identifying the list of 38 High Demand Occupations was released. Mr. Bantugan is a Staff Nurse (Registered Nurse) and his occupation is included in the list. Imagine his surprise when he receive a letter from Canadian Visa Office - Manila, requiring him to submit updated application forms and supporting documents on January 2009. We told him that such notice is expected 3-5 years after filing his application.

It took him about four months to comply with the requirements including the IELTS Exam Results. We submitted his application forms and supporting documents May 2009.

The 6-12 months processing under the new regulations starts at the time of submission of supporting documents to Canadian Visa Office. In his case, it only took a couple of months to receive the result. On July 2009, he received another letter requiring him to pay the Right of Permanent Resident Fee and to undergo medical examination.

August 2009, he received the Visa Notice, a letter requiring him to submit the original passports of all his family members.

And just a couple of days ago, he was in the Canadian Immigration Consultancy office again to pick up his visa. His visa was sent to us by Canadian Visa Office Manila on Sept 5, 2009.

It is now easier and faster to immigrate to Canada. It is happening and we have the proof!

Do you want to live and work in Canada, too? Fill up the Free Online Assessment form and find out if you will qualify. Or better yet, attend one of our FREE CONSULTATION @ SM MALL OF ASIA.

**credits to Sir Apol Apuntar Senior Consultant of CIC for this story

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And I Love You So CANADA Screenings

On the lighter side. A relative of my Client asking me if there would be a screening of the famous pinoy movie of I Love You So starring Bea Alonzo. Well to fulfill his wish I research the ABS-CBN global screening and found out that they do have one in Canada.

AND I LOVE YOU SO Movie Screening

VANCOUVER
August 22 at 4 p.m.
Aug 23 2 and 4 p.m.
Denman Theater
1779 Comox, Vancouver

AUG 21-SEPT 3
Coliseum Scarborough, Scarborough Town Center
300 Borough Drive, McCowa Road Scarborough,On. M1P 4P5.

September 4-17,2009
Empire Studio 10-Square One,
Mississauga 100 City Centre, Mississauga ON L5B2C9

Well who said that homesickness is a problem in Canada?

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IELTS Exam and your Canadian Immigration Application

One of the most common questions I get of late is about International English Language testing System (IELTS) and Canada Immigration.

Clients would ask me if it is necessary to take the said language test before proceeding with their plan to apply for New Federal skilled workers Class where there are only 38 occupations being processed

The answer is NO. IELTS Examination is not mandatory.

To show proof in your proficiency in the English Language you have two options:

# 1. Take the IELTS Examination.

# 2. Submit a written explanation detailing training in and usage of English Language. You must provide supporting documents like training certificate and other certifications showing the use of English language (i.e. from school registrar, employer, etc)

The difference between the two is as follows:

IELTS examination result is conclusive while the other option is subject to Visa Officer's evaluation. If you can clearly establish your language proficiency level by means of alternative documentation, you don't need to take the IELTS examination.

But what if you have submitted alternative documents and you were still required to take the IELTS examination?

In that case, the most logical thing to do is take the IELTS examination!

What you should do:

* You should make arrangements for testing by an approved organization. You will have to pay the costs. To check the IELTS testing center near you click this link.
* Include the results of your test with your immigration application.

What Happens Next:

* The test results will be used by CIC as conclusive proof of your language skills.
* You can use language test results for one year from the time you took the test.

What happens if you don't take the IELTS examination?

Based on experience of processing Permanent Residents Visa application, you will only be given 8 points on the average.

The maximum points for English Language proficiency is 16. Below is an illustration on the score that you should get on your IELTS Examination result per area to get full points for your English.

Speaking-6.5 to 9
Listening-7.5 to 9
Reading-6.5 to 9
Writing-6.5 to 9

IELTS or proof of the English examination will be required on the second stage of your application for Permanent Residents Visa application under Federal Skilled Workers Class.

If you have a pending PR Visa application and is still waiting for the embassy notice to update your documents, it is best that you prepare yourself for the IELTS Examination.

If you are a prospective immigrant who has concerns about IELTS and Canada Immigration I suggest that you take an IELTS Review and Test Simulation before writing the IELTS Exam even if it is not mandatory.

Important note: IELTS has two options for the reading and writing tests. There is a “General Training” and an “Academic” option. You must take the “General Training” option.

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Christmas Everyday

In our country X-mas fever starts on the months with "ber". Its already the 2nd month of September and Indeed the X-mas fever is starting to build-up. SM Mall of Asia will be having its Midnight Sale middle of the month and I bet you people will flock for an early christmas shopping.

But, Would you like to celebrate Christmas everyday of the year?

The response we get from our clients in the Philippines is that they would love to celebrate Christmas everyday, that’s if they could afford it.

We ask our clients in the Philippines, what is the meaning of Christmas? SAD to say, the main response always refers to material things. Getting and receiving gifts.

But is that what Christmas is all about? Isn’t Christmas supposed to be about seeing your family happy?

We ask our applicants that are applying for an immigrant visa what they consider to be the best Christmas present they could ever give their family. What they have told us is, naturally, an immigrant visa to Canada for the whole family.

Listed below are what Filipinos

Landed in Canada

Consider Christmas.

Our applicants that have landed in Canada have told us they finally realize that seeing their family happy everyday is like Christmas everyday. The feeling is priceless.

Our applicants that have landed in Canada have told us knowing their family is financially safe and secure is like Christmas everyday. The feeling is priceless.

Our applicants that have landed in Canada have told us, knowing they do not have to worry about going broke due to medical bills that have no limit, is like Christmas everyday. The feeling is priceless.

Our applicants that have landed in Canada have told us, knowing they can actually afford to buy a house and hold onto it is like Christmas everyday. The feeling is priceless.

Our applicants that have landed in Canada have told us, knowing they can actually afford to buy a new car, is like Christmas everyday. The feeling is priceless.

Our applicants that have landed in Canada have told us, knowing all their children are getting free, quality, education through the 12^th grade, is like Christmas everyday. The feeling is priceless.

Our applicants that have landed in Canada have told us, living without fear of growing old and useless, is like Christmas everyday. The feeling is priceless.

Our applicants that have landed in Canada have told us, living the life they had always dreamed about is like Christmas everyday. The feeling is priceless.

What is the best gift you can give your family for Christmas? Is it really materials things that last a short time or is it happiness that will last a lifetime?

Consider this Christmas of giving a master Christmas gift for the whole family. One gift that the whole family will share together for a lifetime, a gift more valuable than money can buy. Consider giving a Christmas gift that will keep on giving for generations to come. Remember, this gift is priceless.

If you can possible find a better gift to give your family for Christmas please let us know.

We in Canadian Immigration Consultancy promote Family Values. It is our desire to see every family Happy, Safe, Financially Secure and Contented. We are sure you will want the same for your family.

It is our hope this letter will give you some insight how landed Filipinos immigrants in Canada feel after living in Canada. Your family can feel that way too.

We are ready to help you. When do we get started.

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Designated Medical Practitioners

If you are applying for Canada Visa that requires medical examination, the list of Designated Medical Practioners shall be provided to you together with your medical instruction.

But just the same, here's the list of Designated Medical Practitioners in the Philippines.

City	Name	Address	Telephone	Spoken Languages
Baguio City	Danilo Cacanindin	St. Louis University of the Sacred Heart, A. Bonifacio Road, Baguio City,	074 304 4049
Baguio City	Damaso C. Bangaoet III	NATIONWIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS BAGUIO,INC., Room No.1, Ground floor, EDY Building, 144 Kisad Road (BGH Rotonda), Baguio City, , 2600	(074) 426-4596
Cebu City	Alberto Santos	Room 302, Cebu Doctors College Administrative Offices, cor Don Jose Avila & Gov. M. Roa Sts., Cebu City, , 6000	(63-32) 254-4929	English
Cebu City	Maureen Magsaysay-Santos	Room 302, Cebu Doctor's College Admin. Offices, cor Don Jose Avila & Gov M. Roa Sts, Cebu City, , 6000	(63-032) 254-4929	English
Cebu City	Vanessa Anne Larida	Nationwide Health Systems Cebu Inc, Room 302 Jose C. Borromeo building, Cebu City, , 6000	63322386053	English
Davao	Ma. Evangeline Durban	Ricardo Limso Medical Centre, Ilustre Street, Davao,	(63-82) 226-4155	English
Davao	Parkash T. Mansukhani	Davao Doctor's Hospital, E. Quirino Ave, Davao, , 8000	(63-82) 224-1350	English
Makati City	Glenn Benitez	Nationwide Health Systems Inc., Unit 905, Medical Plaza Makati, Amorsolo St., Makati City,	(632) 750-5549	English
Makati City	Ramon de Jesus	Nationwide Health Systems Inc., Unit 905, Medical Plaza Makati, Amorsolo corner Dela Rosa St, Makati City,	(632) 750-5548 (632) 810-0785	English
Makati City	Eduardo M. Jamora	Comprehensive Pulmonary Clinic, 1311 Batangas St, Cor. Buendia Avenue, Makati City,	(632) 844 9961 (632) 728 9408	English
Makati City	Susana Camille Timbol-Sanchez	Rm 301 Midland Mansion, 839 Arnaiz St., Makati City,	(632) 817 7510
Manila	Redentor Asis	St Luke's Medical Center Extension Clinic, 1177 J. Bocobo St., Ermita, Manila,	(632) 526-0208	English

This list of Designated Medical Practitioners is subject to change at any time. Please refer to cic.gc.ca for the updated list.

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Medical Inadmissibility = Visa Refusal?

Before a Permanent Resident Visa is issued, a medical examination is required. All family member, accompanying or non-accompanying, are required to undergo medical examinations. Any family member to be determined medically inadmissible may result to refusal of Permanent Resident Visa application.

What is the basis of Medical Inadmissibility?

The following medical conditions are considered inadmissible:

Medical conditions that may cause danger to public health and safety

Medical conditions that may reasonably require excessive demand on the Canadian health care system or on social services in Canada

Medical examination to determine medical inadmissibility is conducted by Designated Medical Practitioners around the world regardless of which Canadian Visa Office you filed your application.

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What if I have an Autistic Child that I will tag along?

If you're planning to apply for permanent residence in Canada, you should also know that it may cause refusal of your application.

Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act of Canada, an individual may be denied a visa, or refused entry to Canada for health reasons on the following grounds:

1.if their condition is likely to endanger public health or public safety

2.if their condition might reasonably be expected to cause excessive demands on health or social services

These are the guidelines being considered by a Visa Officer in making a decision whether an applicant is admissible to Canada or not. This, of course, shall be based on the evaluation of the Medical Officer conducting the medical examination. Any member of the family, accompanying or not, to be determined inadmissible to Canada may cause refusal of the application.

Autism may fall under the 2nd guideline and may be the basis for refusal. There are cases being refused because of autism and down syndrome. On the other hand, there is this case whose application was approved after an appeal was made. Bottomline is, it's the visa officer who will make the final decision.

If your looking for references, articles and discussion about autism and Canada Immigration, the following links may be of help.

'Autistics': We don't want a cure
The Autism Crisis
Autism Letter
Autism Society Canada
Autism's Edges

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Tourist Visa Application

My sister got this one. Tourist visa is one the different ways to go to Canada. Maybe you could have this especially winter games will be hosted in Vancouver this 2010.

There are three types of Canadian tourist visa application if you want to visit Canada. These are-

Single-entry visa allows one entry only to Canada within the validity of the visa.

Multiple-entry visa allows unlimited entries to Canada within the validity of the visa.

Transit visa allows for a short stop-over (maximum 48 hours) entry to Canada en route to another country. It can be granted for a single or multiple entries, depending on the applicant’s travel requirements. Example: If your return travel is also through Canada, you should request a transit visa valid for two entries.

Most of the information you need in Canadian tourist visa application (temporary resident visa) may be found here. Application forms may be downloaded here.

You may also want to consider the following tips on tourist visa application based on my experience:

1. Purpose of your visit. This is what I consider the most crucial part of your application. Why do you need to visit Canada? Depending on your purpose, you may be required to submit a letter of invitation

2. Strong Ties to the Philippines. One of the major considerations by a Visa Officer whether to issue you a visa or not is if you will return the Philippines after the period given allowing you to stay in Canada. Considering the present situation in the Philippines and the opportunities in Canada, the Visa Officer may come up with 1,001 reasons why you will not return to the Philippines. If you're unemployed, within the working age bracket, and your purpose in visiting Canada is for instance to have a vacation, that sends a very bad signal.

3. Supporting documents. The Canada Visa Officer will review and make a decision on your application based on the documents you submit. It is important to submit sufficient verifiable documents.

The documents to be provided by the person inviting you to visit Canada varies depending on the purpose of your visit. For you to establish strong ties to the Philippines, proof of assets, employment, business, etc. is needed.

You may file your application direct to Canadian Embassy. Just follow the instructions in the application kit and submit the appropriate documents.

If you want to us to assist you on your tourist visa application, you may email me at rgomez@go2canada.com for your queries.

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Do you have an Employer In Canada?

Last week my client of mine a Doctor ask me If his brother a technical graduate but does not belong to the 38 pressured occupations in Canada has a chance in going in canada for a work. He is asking me for the process because he has a relative in Canada that owns a retirement home. Well here is what I explain to him.

If you are an employer from Canada planning to hire temporary foreign workers from the Philippines, the following information may help you.

First, you must apply for pre-approved or approved Labor Market Opinion (LMO) from Human Resource Social Development Canada. (We can help you with this if you are not familiar with the process.)

A prospective employer interested to hire Filipino workers must be pre-qualified or verified by the Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Canada and the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the Philippine government’s arm that manages the deployment of Filipino workers overseas.

Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) verification process is to ascertain the existence of the company or project and that there is indeed a need for Filipino Manpower.

The following documents must be provided by the employer:

Special power of attorney issued by the principal or employer to the licensed Philippine agency or recruitment agreement or service agreement;

Master employment contract which stipulates among others the minimum provisions of employment contracts of landbased workers;

Manpower request indicating the position and salary of the workers to be hired;

Valid business license, registration certificate or equivalent document.

Upon POLO Validation, employer must be registered by a local recruitment agency to POEA in order for them to conduct recruitment activities. The following document are required for registration

Special Power of Attorney or recruitment agreement or service agreement with the Philippine licensed agency;

Master employment contract of the direct employer or foreign placement agency containing the minimum requirements for contracts of employment of land based workers;

Manpower request indicating the position and salary of the workers to be hired.

Valid business license, registration certificate or equivalent document or proof of existence of project validated or certified by the issuing authority in the host country;

Visa assurance or any equivalent document validated by the issuing authority. (LMO will do)

There are many ways of going to canada. Work visa is just one of them. Ill discuss the tourist visa application next time.

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Employment Insurance

Scared or loosing your job? If you are here in the Philippines that would be a very big issue. Are you prepared in case that thing happen. Loosing a job here in the Philippines especially if your the breadwinner of the family is a big problem. You are luck if your in Canada they have a program called Employment Insurance (EI).

mployment Insurance provides temporary financial assistance for unemployed Canadians while they look for work or upgrade their skills.

Canadians who are sick, pregnant or caring for a newborn or adopted child, as well as those who must care for a family member who is seriously ill with a significant risk of death, may also be assisted by Employment Insurance.

Types of Employment Insurance Benefits

Employment Insurance Regular Benefits - available to individuals who lose their jobs through no fault of their own (for example, due to shortage of work, seasonal layoffs, or mass layoffs) and who are available for and able to work, but can’t find a job.

Employment Insurance Maternity and Parental Benefits - provide support to individuals who are pregnant, have recently given birth, are adopting a child, or are caring for a newborn.

Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits - for individuals who are unable to work because of sickness, injury, or quarantine.

Employment Insurance Compassionate Care Benefits - available to people who have to be away from work temporarily to provide care or support to a family member who is gravely ill with a significant risk of death.

Employment Insurance Fishing Benefits - provide support to qualifying, self-employed fishers who are actively seeking work.

To be eligible to receive regular benefits, you must show that you have been without work and without pay for at least 7 consecutive days and that in the last 52 weeks or since your last claim (qualifying period), you have worked for the required number of insurable hours. If you voluntarily quit your job without just cause or if you are fired due to your own misconduct, you will not be paid regular benefits.

Employment Insurance is just one of the benefits of being a permanent resident of Canada. Click here more information on how to apply for EI.


Well if you opt to stay in the Philippines you have always the friendly "bombay" in your neighborhood to go to.

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Life Vicous Cycle

How does it feel to be away from the Family for years and years not being able to see your children grow up? Missing the dates that are important for your children and your family? A birthday, your babies first step, his first words, graduation, your 20^th wedding anniversary...

Or going home to the Philippines with soo much excitement because you will see them and leaving with such desperation after ten years of working abroad you have to sign another contract because you are broke once again?

This my friend is life's Vicious Cycle.

When will it end ? Will it ever end? Will you want your children to experience the life that you have lived. Is this the kind of life that you want for them and their future families?

Don't get us wrong, we know that your great sacrifices were done to give your families their financial needs, and we salute you for your selfless acts.

But isn't it sad that you begin to resent making that much money for your family because of the circumstance?

If you would let us we would like to give you a better way of getting your financial stability. A better plan.

Canadian Immigration Consultancy, has been here in the Philippines for more than 12 years. Helping Filipinos get a better quality of life by immigrating to Canada. We have already sent more than 10,000.00 filipino families that has sacrificed much lesser than you are right now but are enjoying:

Free Health Care for the entire Family, Retirement income, Disabillityincome, Unemployment Income, Free Education and income opportunity of P60,000.00 per month at the worst(Minimum wage) for the kind of work that you are doing you can have (search for income for clients work).

The goodnews is you can have these too. We can help you.

Every month we receive more than 300 VISA's for our clients. If you commit now the next VISA might be yours.

Let us know if you are interested, let us know so that we can give you a plan to get started.

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38 Pressured Occupations

If your present occupation or at least for the last 10 years is included in this list. This is best time to go to canada. Why? from a minimum of 4 years waiting time you can be processed now in 6 months to 1 year only. Remember opportunity only knock once.

LIST OF 38 PRESSURED JOBS
0111: Financial Managers
0213: Computer and Information Systems Managers
0311: Managers in Health Care
0631: Restaurant and Food Service Managers
0632: Accommodation Service Managers
0711: Construction Managers
1111: Financial Auditors and Accountants
2113: Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists
2143: Mining Engineers
2144: Geological Engineers
2145: Petroleum Engineers
3111: Specialist Physicians
3112: General Practitioners and Family Physicians
3141: Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
3143: Occupational Therapists
3142: Physiotherapists
3151: Head Nurses and Supervisors
3152: Registered Nurses
3215: Medical Radiation Technologists
3233: Licensed Practical Nurses
4121: University Professors
4131: College and Other Vocational Instructors
6241: Chefs
6242: Cooks
7213: Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades
7215: Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
7217: Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
7241: Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
7242: Industrial Electricians
7251: Plumbers
7252: Steamfitters, Pipe fitters and Sprinkler System Installers
7265: Welders and Related Machine Operators
7312: Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7371: Crane Operators
7372: Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
8221: Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
8222: Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
9212: Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities

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