Breaking News! Canadian Immigration Program

For those of you who are still thinking about whether you should apply for the fast and Easy Immigration program of Canada Under the Federal Skilled Workers application of Canada, you should decide soon!

Changes may soon be implemented.

Consultations are currently on its way, that may affect your plans for Canada.

As consultations are currently on its way to review the present process for the Immigration programs in Canada. It is possible that the list of High Demand occupations - Jobs, eligible for processing in the Federal Skilled Workers program will change.


Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister has announced in the Media Released portion of the Canadian Government Website, that due to the emerging changes in the Economy in Canada, it is high time for the process to also change.[read more click]

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Breaking News! Canadian Immigration Program

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Show Money For Canada

As part of the requirement for your Federal Skilled Workers application, you would need to show proof that you can afford to live in Canada on your own for the first six months of your stay in Canada. That is why you would have to provide proof that you have the money to bring in Canada.

This is probably one of the biggest problems that an applicant for Canada usually has.

To read more about this requirement, please click on the following link:



Show Money Canada

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Application for Canada

If you are contemplating whether you should apply for a Permanent Residents Visa right now, before you take your IELTS.

Please read the Maria Ronna De Castro's application for Canada:


"In helping my clients process their application for Canada PR Visa, under the revised Federal Skilled Workers program, I am amazed to see that the ones who does not seems to have the time, are the individuals who persist and goes out of their way to make sure that their applications are filed.

Such is the Case of Maria Ronna De Castro..."

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Armando Paraiso's Canada PR VISA Story

(from right: Jay Araneta - Senior Immigration Consultant, Armando Paraiso, Evelyn Paraiso, son Paolo)

For Accountants and Auditors who wants to Immigrate to Canada or get a Canada PR VISA, here is a story that you may be interested it.

It was last November 28, 2008 when the Canadian Government released their publication to revise the Federal Skilled workers (FSW) program for Permanent Residents (PR) Visa application, limiting it to those who has work experience int the 38 High Demand occupations.

Under this particular PR Visa for Canada, only those who has 4 years work experience in the 38 High demand occupations, will be able to get full points in the work experience criteria of the PR Visa selection criteria. Click this to read more...

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CANADA : Becoming the Most Attractive Destination in NORTH AMERICA

“Politics, health care, social issues, and possibly even the strengthening of the Canadian dollar” are being cited by the Association of Canadian Studies as reasons why more and more Americans are choosing to immigrate to Canada.

The number of Americans immigrating to Canada and is at its highest point in thirty years, having nearly doubled since 2000. Such rates of immigration to Canada from the U.S. have not been seen since the 1970’s when the United States was suffering from political turmoil. Though the recent data does not indicate any particular reasons for Canada’s renewed popularity among Americans, the director of the study suggests “the economic downturn in the United States as a top possibility, followed by social and political considerations.” With increasing numbers of highly educated skilled workers arriving from the U.S. and a sharp decrease in the number of Canadians heading south of the border, the Canadian ‘brain drain’ phenomenon is shrinking. Half of Canadian newcomers from the U.S. have obtained a bachelor’s degree or better and are coming to Canada under the skilled worker category of immigration.
On another note, as American immigration officials are tightening regulations on Mexicans in the United States, the Canadian government is encouraging increased immigration from Mexico. Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper recently met with Mexican President Felipe Calderon to discuss increased labour mobility between the countries to deal with chronic labour shortages in Canada. Mexican migration to Canada has been soaring since the mid 1990’s due to the easing of entrance requirements brought about by the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Between 1991 and 2001, Canada’s number of permanent and temporary residents from Mexico nearly doubled to almost 43,000. Though the focus of a possible new labour mobility agreement would be on temporary workers, the number of Mexicans arriving in Canada under the skilled worker category of immigration is on the rise as well. Additionally, the number of Mexicans studying in Canada has been steadily increasing.
The leaders of Canada, the United States, and Mexico recently convened to discuss measures to strengthen ties within North America and build upon the existing NAFTA framework. Developing compatible immigration measures was discussed as a means to facilitate increasing labour mobility across borders. NAFTA has facilitated the flow of certain skilled professionals across borders to fulfill temporary job positions.
A recent poll stated that 92 per cent of Americans have a favourable view of Canada, ranking it at the top of a list of 25 countries. As immigration data demonstrates that many Americans see Canada as a more attractive place to live, and many Mexicans see Canada as a more attractive immigration destination than the United States, Canada is in a good position to welcome a great deal of immigrants from its neighbouring countries.
Source: www.workpermit.com

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Fast-Track Canadian Permanent Residency Option: Northwest Territories Nominee Program:

Last 2001, the Yukon Territory has been the only Canadian Territory to have an immigrant Nominee Program in place.But right now the Yukon now has a new company. Last August 5, 2009, Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Canada (CIMC) Minister Jason Kenney, along with his Territorial counterparts, announced the new
Northwest Territories Nominee Program (NTNP).This fast-track Canadian immigration program will enable the Northwest Territories to fulfill their labour market and community needs by welcoming more immigrants to settle and work in its principal city, Yellowknife and other areas of the Territories.

You can qualify under two employer-driven categories: the Skilled Worker stream and the Critical Impact Worker stream, or under two business categories: the Entrepreneur and the Self-Employed.

Skilled Workers- Skilled Workers- Under this stream, an individual can be nominated by a Northwest Territories employer who is unable to fill a vacancy with a Canadian citizen or Permanent Resident. The applicant must have a full-time, permanent job offer in a Skilled, Professional or Managerial occupation, as defined in the National Occupation Classification (NOC).The applicant must also have the necessary education and training required for the position, be able to communicate in the language of the workplace, and be accepted by the territorial body governing their profession or trade, if applicable.

Critical Impact Workers- Like the Skilled Worker stream, an applicant under the Critical Impact Worker stream requires a permanent, full-time job offer from a Northwest Territories employer who has been unable to hire a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for the position. However, this job offer must be in a semi-skilled hospitality or service industry position. Applicants under this stream must have worked in the Northwest Territories on a Temporary Work Permit in that same position for at least six months. They must be able to communicate in the language of the workplace, and have the necessary work experience for the job.

Source: http://www.cicnews.com

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Credit Card payment Canada's Processing Fee

Last September 8, 2009 (as quoted), "Citizenship and Immigration Canada offer FS(Federal Skilled Worker) applicants the option of paying by credit card.

Those applying for permanent residence in the FSW class on or after September 8, 2009, will be required to submit a fee payment form [IMM 5620] for all forms of payment along with their application to the CIO. If the applicants prefer to pay using the credit card, they will be required to enter the credit card information at the bottom of the form IMM620. Please see attached IMM 5620 for your reference.

With the introduction of this new payment option, some visa offices will no longer accept FSW processing fees at the mission.The FSW application guide and visa office-specific forms are being updated to this effect. Form IMM 5620 will be included in the FSW application guide and will be an added item on the document checklist, IMM 5612.

Note: The option to pay by credit card is only open to FSW applicants on or after September 08, 2009. Applications received prior to September 8, 2009, do not require the fee payment form (IMM 5620). "

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