Kung Hei Fat Choi! | 3rd Year Anniversary of MOA Office (Coastal Mall Office Now Closed)

It was Chinese New Year celebration when Canadian Immigration Consultancy office in Mall of Asia was opened 3 years ago. Thus, we at CIC Mall of Asia celebrates our office anniversary during Chinese New Year. Allow us then to greet you: Kung Hei Fat Choi!

When we opened the Mall of Asia office 3 years ago, there was already a plan to close the Coastal Mall office. However, the decision to close Coastal Mall office was delayed due to several factors. But now, please be informed that our Coastal Mall office is already closed. Please visit us instead at our Mall of Asia office.

Mall of Asia Office is located at ground floor North Wing, just beside North Parking entrance along Sunset Avenue.

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January 2012 Visa Bulletin is now out!

May the year 2012 be the year all our dreams come true. Happy New Year!

January 2012 Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin is a monthly newsletter for Gateway to Canada clients. If you are planning to immigrate to Canada or with a pending application, you may learn a thing or two from it.

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MI-3 Update: Cap reached for skilled worker NOC 2121 (Biologist and Related Scientist)

As of January 3, 2011 CIC online update, cap for skilled worker NOC 2121 (Biologist and Related Scientist) has been reached already.

Biologists and Related Scientists with Arranged Employment may still file an application under the Federal Skilled Workers program.

For the updated MI-3 updates, visit CIC website.

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First Super Visa was issued at the Canadian Visa Office in Manila

The first Super Visa was issued at the Canadian Visa Office in Manila! That's according to the statement of Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism dated December 19, 2011.

The first Super Visa was issued at the Canadian mission in Manila on December 14, 2011, only two weeks after CIC began accepting applications.

"With the Super Visa, we have taken a common sense approach that allows parents and grandparents to spend extended periods of time with their loved ones in Canada, while at the same time, acting responsibly in protecting Canadian taxpayers," Minister Kenney added. “I’m pleased that the response to this program has been so positive.” [Source]

Do you need assistance for Parent and Grandparent Super Visas application? Email me at aapuntar@go2canada.com.

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Merry Christmas to you all!

Merry Christmas to you all!

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SUN Mob No. 0932-8882058

This is just a quick post to let you know of my alternative mobile number. It's SUN Mob No. 0932-8882058.

Here's our updated contact page.


Please note that my SMART Mobile No. 0928-5008826 is currently not availble due to SIM Card error. Still waiting for SIM replacement.

Update (January 7, 2012): My Smart SIM Card problem is still not fixed. Looks like I will have to give up that SMART Number. Goodbye, SMART?

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Help CDO | One for Iligan

While most of us are busy with our Christmas shoping, flood victims of tropical storm Sendong badly need help.

Here's how to help Sendong's victims as summarized by Interaksyon.Com.



More information on how to help here: One for Iligan: Help the Typhoon Sendong Victims.

Now is the best time to give love, not just on Christmas day.

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Positive Assessment as LPN

Remember my blog post about Registered Nurse as Licensed Practial Nurse?

A couple of days ago, I received an SMS from one my blog readers informing me about his application as LPN.

"Hi Apol. I'm an avid reader of your blog. I read a couple of months back ur article abt the possibility of RN to be eligible for LPN. I applied on September and today, I received a positive assessment. I had the courage to apply for LPN because of your article. Thank you Apol. Merry Xmas." - Dave.

His application is still subject to evaluation of Canadian Visa Office but one thing is obvious here. The Centralized Intake Office accepted his application as LPN! If his documents are in order, he will moving to Canada pretty soon!

Thanks for the feedback, Dave!

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