Where to Hunt Jobs for Canada

These are the list of sites that caters all of jobhunters in for Canada. If the status of your application is on medical stage or for visa releasing I suggest to you should start looking for a job in Canada. You will never know. I know some clients that get lucky finding jobs while they are still here in the Philippines. Other employers that desperately needs you will offer you free plane tickets and even will find you an apartment.

So here is the list where you first begin your Job Hunt:

HRDC Job Bank - Canada - lots of listings here by small companies, if you don't mind some of the pay that borders on exploitation.

Workopolis - lots of good listings, many by big companies. You can also post your resume.

Monster - features almost same as Workopolis.

Job Shark

Canada Wide Employment Finder

Canadian Career Page

Canadian Federal Government Jobs

Having Immigrant visa is a big thing in finding jobs. Thats a big advantage from other applicants who only looks for working visa. So if you are qualified apply now for an Immigrant Visa.

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Saskatchewan PNP Update

According to the Canadian Federation of Independent Business ranking of top business-friendly cities, Saskatchewan is home to the most business-friendly cities in Canada. The province is currently experiencing a business boom and its highest population growth since 1952. As the economy grows, the creation of jobs and investment opportunities are increasing.

For this reason, the province has amended its immigration strategy to welcome a greater number of qualified immigrants.

“This new process will make Saskatchewan more competitive in Canada. It will bring talented managers and entrepreneurs to the province, it will spread opportunities for investment to more communities and create jobs,” said Saskatchewan’s Minister Responsible for Immigration Rob Norris.

Under the new process, nominations for the SINP Entrepreneur category are expected to be finalized within six months from the date of application.

In addition, three new streams have been added to this category:

• The Large Scale Investor Stream, for applicants who wish to invest $10-million or more in Saskatchewan;
• The Science and Technology Stream, for applicants who have an innovative idea or plan to partner with an existing Saskatchewan science and technology body; and
• The Young Farmers Stream, for applicants under the age of 40 who have farming experience.

Norris also announced plans to add two new streams to the SINP Entrepreneur category in the future: one for entrepreneurs to partner with First Nations and Métis businesses or communities, and one that will facilitate business succession in the province.

article from: http://www.cicnews.com

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CIC Mall Of Asia Will be Open @ Nov 1 2009

Yes! you heard it right! CIC MOA office will be open this coming Nov 1, 12pm-10pm. If you want to know your options in Canada you can Visit our office remember CIC MOA offers free consultations. If you have spare time please do visit us!

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Provincial Seminar @ Pampanga Part 2 :)

We will be conducting again A seminar at Pampanga coming Nov 22, 2009. Our venue will be at century resort hotel can be found at the back of Casino Filipino. If you missed the seminar last time this would be your another chance to attend. This could be our last provincial seminar for this year. Hope you people could attend.

time: 2:00pm

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IELTS Exams Validity and Your Canadian Visa Application

IELTS exam as the guidlines of embassy said that it should be atleast not be older than one year.
But what if your IELTS Exam result is one year and 2 months old, do you really need to write the examination again?

Consider two things:

1. IF you write the exam again, you will need to pay another P8,640. Whether you have enough or limited funds, the amount is still material.

2. What is the worst scenario if you submit IELTS Exam result that is older than one year? Do you think it will cause refusal? Probably not. The worst could be a delay in processing as the visa office may write you a letter requiring you to write the exam again.

I guess you already know where I'm leading.

Based on our experience, it is ok to submit IELTS Exam results older that than one year but less than two years. But if you don't want to take the risk of delaying the process, go ahead and write the exam again.

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How To Become a Citizen of Canada

As part Citizenship Week 2009 celebration, Canada will welcome hundreds of new Canadian citizens during the citizenship ceremonies across the country. Hundreds of Canadians are also expected to reaffirm their commitment to Canada during Citizenship Week 2009.

Here's the basic requirements to become a Canadian Citizen-

To be eligible to become a Canadian citizen, you must meet the requirements in all of the following areas:

Age
You must be at least 18 years old to apply for Canadian citizenship

Permanent resident status
You must have permanent resident status in Canada, and that status must not be in doubt.

Time lived in Canada
To become Canadian citizens, adults must have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) in the past four years before applying. Children do not need to meet this requirement.

Language abilities
You must know enough English or French to understand other people and for them to understand you.

Criminal history (prohibitions)
You cannot become a citizen if you:

have been convicted of an indictable (criminal) offence or an offence under the Citizenship Act in the three years before you apply

are currently charged with an indictable offence or an offence under the Citizenship Act

are in prison, on parole or on probation

are under a removal order (have been ordered by Canadian officials to leave Canada)

are under investigation for, are charged with, or have been convicted of a war crime or a crime against humanity or

have had your Canadian citizenship taken away in the past five years.

Knowledge of Canada
To become a citizen, you must know the rights and responsibilities of citizens, such as the right and responsibility to vote. You must also know some things about Canada’s history and geography, and about its political system.

For more information on how to apply for Canadian Citizenship, click here.



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38 Occupations Looking Beyond Further

Free Education for your children
Free Health Care for the entire family
Disability Income
more than substantial Retirement Income
Unemployment Income

Are some the reasons why a lot of Filipino's long to have a Canada Visa (Canadian Permanent Residents Visa).

Even though the application process is not easy.

That even though it is a lot of hard work to start a new life in Canada and it is a lot of hard work to relocate in Canada; a lot of Single and Married individuals still apply for this Visa.

And why wouldn't they?

Education, health care, Disability, Unemployment and no real retirement income are some of the major Financial set backs that they experience or fear that they might experience which will keep them from achieving Financial Security for themselves and for their loved ones.

Last November 28, 2008, the Immigration Minister of Canada published changes in the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Immigration application Program.

Among the highlighted changes was a Fast and Easier way to Immigrate in Canada.

Applicants with Work experience in 38 High Demand Occupations will be processed within 6 months to a year.

Since then our Consultancy Company Canadian, Immigration Consultancy, has processed numerous applications.

This blog post aims to share with you some of the profiles of our successful applicants who received their Canada Visa's (Canadian Permanent Residents Visa) last September 2009 which are as follows:

General Practitioners and Family Physicians
University Professors
Financial Auditors and Accountants
College and Other Vocational Instructors
Specialist Physicians
Registered Nurses
Restaurant and Food Service Managers

These applicants were very surprised at the processing speed, before they knew it, they were already granted their Visa's.

The speed of an application will also depend on the applicants speed in sending in requirements when it is required in different stages of the application.

Amongst the applicants who got their Visa's last Month, the longest time it took before the Visa was given was 10 months the fastest was 7 months. On the average, it takes around 8 months.

Which means that the faster you start your application, the faster you will get the results in your application.

A lot of applicants often ask me whether or not they are eligible to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, because their job titles might differ from those listed in the announced 38 qualifying occupations.

And I tell them that from our experience the Visa officer will grant an applicant the Canada Visa even if their titles are different for as long as they have the duties that matches the occupations in the 38 high demand list.

This is due to the fact that Job titles for a particular occupation can vary across different countries, different industries and even different employers, the duties performed in the occupation are more important than the job title when it comes to determining eligibility.

I would like to give you an example:

College and other Vocational Instructors— The National Occupation Classification of Canada defines College and Other Vocational Instructors as instructors who teach academic, vocational, technical and applied art subjects both in colleges and at the college level. Their everyday duties include teaching students using a systematic plan of lectures, demonstrations, discussion groups, laboratory work, shop sessions, seminars, case studies, field assignments and independent or group projects. In addition, College and other Vocational Instructors develop curricula and courses, prepare, administer and mark student tests and papers, advise students on program curricula and career decisions, and provide individualized tutorial/remedial instructions, among other duties.

Although it may seem that this occupation seems to describe a limited group of instructors at non-university post-secondary institutions, other occupations may also fit the profile.

For example, an instructor that teaches English as a second language to adults may qualify under this occupation. In addition, an instructor who teaches students how to drive commercial vehicles may also qualify. Other potential applicants that may be considered under this occupation are company trainers and community-based trainers.

It is very important for all potential immigrants to compare their job descriptions and duties to those of the 38 qualifying occupations—they might discover they qualify for the Federal Skilled Worker program even if their job titles is different from the actual Job Titles that the Citizenship and Immigration Canada used.

So if you are interested to apply, check the 38 Occupations then first thing that you have to do is review the list and read the individual duties and responsibilities, who knows you may get a Canada Visa (Canadian Permanent Residents Visa).

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