Posted by admin in Canada Immigration Procedures on 01 8th, 2009 | No Comments
Canada Immigration - Federal Skilled Worker Program
The Canadian Federal skilled worker (professional) applications are assessed on six factors.
These selection factors are designed to indicate which applicants are likely to become economically established upon immigration to Canada.
Each Canada Federal Skilled Worker (Professional) immigration selection...
Posted by admin in Canada Immigration Procedures on 01 3rd, 2009 | No Comments
2009 Immigration Outlook
The Canadian Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism announced that Canada will maintain its immigration level in 2009, welcoming between 240,000 to 265,000 new permanent residents. The 2009 plan includes up to 156,600 immigrants in the economic category; 71,000 in the family category;...
Posted by admin in Australia Immigration on 12 30th, 2008 | No Comments
Australia’s desperate need for workers
Australia is currently undergoing its largest immigration drive in 40 years, and many foreign workers are tempted to beautiful Australia with promises of shorter working hours, a better climate and a lower cost of living.
Most UK trained tradespersons under 45 can obtain a lifetime work and residence...
Posted by admin in Australia Immigration on 12 29th, 2008 | No Comments
No change expected to Australia’s record high migrant intake
Despite the global financial crisis, Australia’s Immigration Minister Chris Evans has indicated that he expects only modest cuts in next years migrant intake program which is currently at an all time high, with Australia taking more than 200 000 new immigrants per year.
Whilst Senator Evans admitted...
Posted by admin in News on 12 27th, 2008 | No Comments
Canada needs to increase immigration
According to a new study by the Conference Board of Canada, for economic growth to occur, immigration levels in Canada will need to increase significantly.
The study outlined a number of measures that should be taken to ensure a healthy long-term domestic labor market; including more options for temporary...
Posted by admin in News on 12 25th, 2008 | No Comments
Philippines now the largest source country for Canadian immigrants
China has been the top source country of immigrants for years, but now the Philippines has taken over the top spot for immigrants and temporary workers (combined). 19,064 Permanent Residents and 15,254 temporary workers from the Philippines arrived in Canada in 2007. Aside from Americans, more Filipinos...
Posted by admin in Working in Canada on 12 24th, 2008 | No Comments
Canada - The most welcoming country in the world
According to the HSBC Bank International’s Expat Explorer Survey, people who relocate to Canada have “a relatively easy time befriending locals, joining a local community group and learning the language.” In fact, 95 per cent of those surveyed said that they have made friends with Canadian locals. ...
Posted by admin in News on 12 22nd, 2008 | No Comments
Canada’s immigration hit new heights
The population of Canada grew more in the past three months than it has in any third quarter since 1990, according to Statistics Canada. The population hit 33,441,300, up 129,900 since July.
Every province and territory saw rising numbers, except the Northwest Territories, which saw a decline of 132...
Posted by admin in News on 12 21st, 2008 | No Comments
NAFTA professionals get 3 year renewable work permits
Canada’s Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, Jason Kenney has announced the introduction of 3-year renewable work permits for professionals seeking to enter the country under the terms of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
‘NAFTA work permits are an excellent...
Posted by admin in Canada Immigration Procedures on 12 19th, 2008 | No Comments
Its easy to become a Canadian citizen in Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan has just made it easier for international students to become Canadian Permanent Residents. British Columbia (BC) is now helping its substantial food processing sector to retain foreign skilled workers by nominating them for fast-track Canadian immigration. These students and workers have...
Invest in Canada
- Bankruptcies jump 10%, pace expected to quickenIt’s a predictable pattern in any downturn: house prices fall, unemployment goes up and, then, personal bankruptcies surge. But this downturn already has broken the mould, with the number of Canadians falling into serious financial straits rising faster and earlier than expected. For the 12-month period ended November, 2008, personal bankruptcy filings are up 10 per [...]