This Could Be you

Are you one of those people who are Dreaming of a better quality of life for yourself and your family? Here is a story, that will tell you, to Decide now and make a commitment to that decision!


Last September 2008, 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. Despite the long processing of the Visa he knew 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.

This can be your story too. It is happening and we have the proof! Now is the time to apply, if you don't this opportunity will disappear before your eyes. Only you, can make this happen for you and your loved ones.

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LATEST IELTS POINTS SYSTEM

IELTS NEW POINTS SYSTEM (in effect as of November 28, 2008)

Particularly applicable for Federal Skilled Worker/Professional Category

	Points (per ability)	Test results for each ability
		Speaking	Listening	Reading (General Training)	Writing (General Training)
High	4	6.5 - 9.0	7.5 - 9.0	6.5 - 9.0	6.5 - 9.0
Moderate	2	5.5 - 6.0	5.5 - 7.0	5.0 - 6.0	5.5 - 6.0
Basic	1	4.0 - 5.0	4.5 - 5.0	3.5 - 4.5	4.0 - 5.0
No	0	Less than 4.0	Less than 4.5	Less than 3.5	Less than 4.0

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Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program

Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP)

The Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) can provide an alternate and quicker means of entry into Canada. It allows Saskatchewan to nominate applicants, who qualify under criteria established by the province, to the federal government for landed immigrant status. The SINP offers:

• The ability to select applicants whose skills and abilities best fit the province's needs;
• Application processing times that are faster than other federal immigration classes; and
• Assistance from Provincial Immigration Officers who are readily available to explain program requirements and processes.

The SINP works through Government of Canada embassies and consulates around the world and does not engage the exclusive services of any agencies or representatives in any jurisdictions. SINP applicants may choose to engage the services of an immigration consultant or not, however, no immigration consultant has or will be allocated an immigrant quota from the Province of Saskatchewan.

		Skilled Workers This category is for skilled workers, professionals or managers who have a full-time, permanent job offer from a Saskatchewan employer. It is divided into three sub-categories: Skilled Workers/Professionals, Critical Occupations and Existing Work Permit.
		Family Members This category is for immigrant families living in Saskatchewan who want to help their family members live and work in the province. Supporting family members must provide settlement assistance to applicants and their dependents, which may include financial support.
		Entrepreneurs This category is designed to help entrepreneurs establish their businesses in Saskatchewan. We have Business Immigration Officers available to help you through every step of the process.
		Farm Owners / Operators This category is for individuals with proven experience in farming and substantial capital available to invest in a farming operation who intend to purchase and operate a farming operation in Saskatchewan.
		Health Professions This category allows internationally-trained health professionals, who have been working in Saskatchewan for at least six months under a temporary work permit, to apply for landed immigrant status under the SINP. It is divided into three sub-categories: Physicians, Nurses and Other Health Professions.
		Hospitality Sector Project Under the Hospitality Sector Project the SINP can nominate foreign workers that are currently working in Saskatchewan in one of the following categories: Food/Beverage Server; Food Counter Attendant/Kitchen Helper; or Housekeeping/Cleaning Staff.
		Long Haul Truck Drivers This category allows Saskatchewan trucking firms to bring workers to the province for occupations requiring a high school diploma or on-the-job training under Service Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker policy.
		Student This category allows students who have graduated from a recognized, post-secondary educational institution in Canada and worked for at least six months for a Saskatchewan employer under a CIC post-graduation work permit in any field to apply for landed immigrant status under the SINP.

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How to Immigrate to CANADA? (SKILLED WORKERS/PROFESSIONALS CATEGORY)

Interested to Immigrate to CANADA?

Things you should know...

How to Immigrate to Canada, and know your chances...

Know where to qualify... most of the time under Skilled workers and professionals or Provincial Nominee Program

• Skilled workers and professionals (FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER)
  For people who want to settle and work in Canada (outside of Quebec) thru their education, experience and language skills
• Quebec-selected skilled workers
  For people selected by the Quebec government to settle and work in Quebec
• Canadian Experience Class
  For people who have recent Canadian work experience or have graduated and recently worked in Canada
• Investors, entrepreneurs and self-employed people
  For people who want to start a business in Canada
• Provincial nominees
  One of Canada’s provinces or territories can nominate you to settle and work there
• Sponsoring your family
  How to sponsor a family member to join you here if you are a permanent resident or a Canadian citizen

SKILLED WORKERS and PROFESSIONALS CATEGORY

Action Plan for Faster Immigration:

Ministerial Instructions

38 Priority occupation fall under high-demand areas such as health, skilled trades, finance and resource extraction. Decision within 6-12 months. Unbelievable but true!

(News Released last November 28, 2008)

Federal skilled worker applications received on or after February 27, 2008 are now assessed for eligibility according to a set of instructions issued by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism.

Eligibility:

• (1) you have an offer of arranged employment, 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 occupations listed here.

(3.1) Visit this link to know the full details of your NOC code http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/ English/NOC/2006/Welcome.aspx

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

Note:

(1) Remember that Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada may amend the pass mark from time to time.. Limited time allotted for priority occupation and the quota can be filled anytime.

(2) WE EXPECT MAJOR CHANGES EVERY NOVEMBER 1 OF EACH YEAR, so if you're on the list... APPLY NOW! Time is almost up!

Look for:

Ms.Renei de Lara

CIC-Coastal Mall

Tambo Paranaque City

Trunk line: 301.1060 loc. 8456

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