FEDERAL SKILL WORKERS APPLICATION

Based on the Immigration Minister's instrucitons, you are eligible to apply under Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) category if you have have: (1) an Arranged Employment Opinion (AEO), or (2) you are a foreign national who has been living legally in Canada for one year as a temporary foreign worker or an international student, or (3) you are a skilled worker who has at least one year of experience in one or more of the high demand occupations or what is now commonly called priority applications

If you have a pending permanent resident visa application under the Federal Skilled Worker category, here's how this will affect your application and what actions you may take in order to realize your dream of living and working in Canada.

For applications filed before February 27, 2008
All application filed before February 27, 2008 shall be processed in the manner existing at the time of their application. Most of those who filed in 2004 already got the result while some others are either asked to update their information or are just waiting for the result.

Just recently, those who filed in 2005 received a confirmation letter from the Visa Office, giving them the chance to withdraw their application if they are no longer interested. If you did not withdraw your application, it is expected that within a year, you will get a notice from the embassy to update your information.

If your occupation is on the list, you have the option to withdraw your application and then reapply. Considering that the Canadian Visa Office in Manila is processing those filed in 2004, you may consider this option if your application is filed in 2007.

While waiting for the next letter from the Visa Office, consider looking for a job offer from Canada. This may result to an expedited process through provincial nominee program or arranged employment opinion. Or enter Canada through a work permit while waiting for your immigrant visa. Here's how to find jobs in Canada.

For application filed after February 27, 2008 that are included in the list
Expect a notice from the Visa Office within 6 to 12 months from now. While waiting for this notice, here's what you may do:

1. Get your documents ready
2. Prepare your settlement funds
3. Prepare yourself for IELTS Examination. Although IELTS is mandatory (General Training Only) it is to your advantage if you will prepare yourself. The best way to establish your english language proficiency is though your IELTS Score. Get a comprehensive IELTS REVIEW.

Application filed after February 27, 2008 but is not included in the list

There are two possible scenario here.

A. Your application may still be processed depening on the Immigration Minister's Instruction.

In this case, you just have to wait until your application get processed. While waiting for the next letter from the embassy, consider looking for a job offer from Canada. This may result to expedited process through PROVINCIAL NOMINEE PROGRAM or arranged employment opinion. Or enter Canada through a work permit while waiting for your immigrant visa. Here's how to find jobs in Canada.

B. Your application will be returned returned and your processing fee will be refunded.


If your application is returned, it doesn't mean that you will no longer have the chance to live and work in Canada. Here's an excerpt from the Ministerial Instructions-

The list of eligibility criteria outlined in the Action Plan for Faster Immigration's instructions for processing federal skilled worker applications are meant to reflect Canada's labour market needs. The instructions can be adjusted over time as the labour market changes, in consultation with provinces, territories and stakeholders.

If your application is returned, you just have to wait until the list of eligible occupation changes. While at that, get your documents ready. Try to maximime your network in Canada and the Internet to find a job offer.

How to file an application under Federal Skilled Worker Category

Simplified application process will no longer be used. Application forms to be used may be downloaded here. All Federal Skilled Worker class application without an AEO will now be processed at Centralized Intake Office in Sydney Nova Scotia.

The same points system (six selection criteria) will be used in evaluating your application. You may send your resume to aapuntar@go2canada.com for FREE ASSESSMENT if you are interested to apply under Federal Skilled Worker Categor

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Canada Immigration Changes This Year

The rules of the game have changed. If you are serious about your dream to live and work in Canada, there should be no room for hesitation. It is important that you make a decision NOW. Otherwise, your opportunity will soon be gone and you'll never know when it will be back again.

A bit of Canada's immigration history is in order.

In the past, almost all professional and skilled workers are eligible to apply for Federal Skilled Worker program. No quota, not cap, no limit. Anybody can apply at his preferred and convenient time. The processing period back then was about 5 to 6 years. There were about 350 occupations eligible.

A new law had passed on June 2008 giving the Immigration Minister the power to identify occupations that are eligible for priority processing through a Ministerial applications.

November 2008. The 1st Ministerial Instruction was issued identifying 38 high demand occupations eligible for priority processing with a commitment to process each application within 6-12 months. There was no limit on the number of application to be processed.

June 2010. The 2nd Ministerial Instruction was issued identifying 29 in-demand occupations and there's still a commitment to process each application within 6-12 months. This time, however, there's a limit on the number of applications they will receive for processing. A quota and a cap for each occupation was imposed. Only a maximum of 1,000 applications will be accepted until June 30, 2011. As of this writing, the cap for two occupations have already been reached.

June 2011. The chance to file the application of those included in the 29 in-demand occupations would be over. A new list of in-demand occupations would be released through another Ministerial Instruction.

What's in it for you?

If your occupation is included in the current priority list, you should file your application ASAP! The cap for your occupation may be filled sooner than you expect.

What about me? My occupation is not in the current list. Since there will be a cap for the next list of in-demand occupations, I want to make sure my documents are ready. What are my options?

Good thinking! There is a great chance that the cap will be reached within a month or two once the list is made public - just like in the case of US Work Visa Applications. You should really get your documents as early as NOW.

Take the FREE Online Assessment to learn your options.

I will be conducting Live and Work in Canada information seminar in Canadian Immigration Consultancy Main Office at 21st Floor Washington Tower Paranaque City. Seminar details would be posted soon.

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Filipino Social Workers In Demand In Canada

What Does this mean?

Pinoy Social Workers is a rich workforce here in the Philippines. Do you know that Social Workers is included in the indemand-priority list on Canada? Which means that if you are a Social Worker you can be processed for a Canadian Immigrant Visa for only 6-12 months. Imagine that!

So what's in it for you?

If you are considering to apply for an Immigrant in Canada here is what you have to do.

1. Take the Free Online Assessment. Or if you are a Social Worker kindly send your resume to me at: rgomez@go2canada.com
2. Visit our Office Canadian Immigratrion Consultancy Main Office 21st floor Washington Tower Paranaque City. To avail free assessment and evaluation you can contact me at 09279856617.
3. Sign up an agreement with us.

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Changes of Priority Applications this 2011

As Canada's Economy continue to strengthen. A lot of Jobs are added everyday, as we all know that service industry continue to dominates, but new sectors will be adding more job this year.

The first sector that is expecting growth in 2011 is the health care sector. This past November, Statistics Canada announced that the health care industry had gained approximately 120,000 new positions, giving the health care sector the highest growing rates of any employment sector in Canada. The health care industry will be adding positions such as Registered Nurses , Physiotherapist, home health care, and more in order to aid the aging population in Canada.

The next sector expecting increasing positions will be in the technology sector. In particular, developers of mobile applications and games and web designers will be in high demand. As more businesses begin to use social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter, to advertise their business, experts in that realm will be highly sought after.

In the financial sector, insurance sales agents, business systems analysts, and other financial experts will be needed so that companies can continue to function properly.

Finally, both the natural resource sector and the building trade sector will be looking to hire new personnel. The construction industry has gained over 89,000 jobs in 2010 and the province of Alberta has seen a 100% increase in the number of posted jobs in the natural resource sector compared to 2009. This is great news for engineers,Heavy Duty Equipment Mechanics, Electricians, Carpenters and other experts in these fields, as it means more job opportunities available in Canada.

If you are included on this demand jobs I suggest you apply for an application. I believe this year is for the IT people, which is not included on the previous list. You must get ready to prepare so you could have an advantage.

Take advantage of the 6-12 months processing! Apply now!

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Canada Immigration Processing Seminar- SM Mall of Asia Branch

I am thinking of giving out FREE GROUP SEMINARS for Canada Immigration Visa every saturday of each Month. If you wish to attend one of our seminars you can fill up the form below:

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Pinoy Medical Technologist Could Be Next NOC 3211

Medical Technologist was not included in two previous Canadian Priority Occupations. Before the end of June 2011 a new priority list will be open. As the number of qouta per occupation is needed, I dont know yet. But is it possible that Medical Technologist will be included in the next priority list?

A colleague told me that he has an inside information that it will be. Do I believe him? at first there is doubt but when I read this report from: www.workingcanada.gc.ca


Over the 2009-2018 period, an occupation will be in excess demand (a shortage of workers) if the projected job openings (arising from expansion demand and replacement demand) are greater than the projected job seekers (arising from school leavers, immigration and mobility), while an occupation will be in excess supply (a surplus of workers) if the projected job seekers are greater than the projected job openings. For Medical Technologists And Technicians (Except Dental Health), over the period of 2009-2018, job openings are expected to total 35,142. It is expected that 33,926 job seekers will be available to fill these job openings.

From the projected 33,926 job seekers (Medical Laboratory Technologists), 5,514 or 16% is expected to be coming from Immigration. They can't get the 5,000 Medical Laboratory Technologists if it will not be included in the priority list.

So what's in it for you?

If you are considering to apply for an Immigrant in Canada here is what you have to do.

1. Take the Free Online Assessment. Or if you are a Medtech kindly send your resume to me at: rgomez@go2canada.com
2. Visit our Office CIC Mall of Asia Office North Parking Bldg. To avail free assessment and evaluation you can contact me at 09279856617.
3. Sign up an agreement with us.

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Are You Ready for the Next Wave?

Getting ahead is one of your advantage on your Canada Visa Application. Are you prepared for it? Why wait if you could have a chance to get ahead, way ahead of everybody. Now Answer this question:

"If your occupation opens up which makes you eligible to apply, how soon can you file your application?" If you can't file your application in a month or two, it may be too late for you.

Remember: It wasnt raining when Noah Build his Ark. As we had experienced Application for Canada requires time and effort thus commitment and serious mind is one of the requirements.

Here is what you have to do:

1. Take the online Assessment

2. Visit us @MOA office (free assessment/evaluation, Career Planning, Financial Planning)

3. Decide and Commit! Sign up wit us

4. Start Preparing Application forms and Documents

5. File it as soon as we meet our eligibility

And while waiting for your eligibility, seek emplyment abroad if you want because we could still process your application even if your abroad.

Financial concerns are not an excuse!

Hello Canada!

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