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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Modified Fee Payment Form

In connection with the changes to Provincial Nomination Program application process, Citizenship and Immigration Canada modief the Fee Payment Form - Application for Permanent Residence.

It's basically the same Payment Fee Form (IMM 5620) except that they added the following information:

This form must accompany your application for Permanent Residence under one of the followng programs:

Federal Skilled Worker program (FSW)
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)
Quebec Skilled Worker (QSW)

So what's the consequence if you used the old form?

The way things are going at Centralized Intake Office (CIO), it is not surprising if your application will be returned just because you used the old form. And I kid you not.

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December 2011 Visa Bulletin is Now Out!

Material possesions fade away in time. Flowers wither. Chocolates melt easily. Now, what kind of gift should you give your family this Christmas?

December 2011 Visa Bulletin is Now Out!

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Update: Provincial Nominee Program Application Process

Effective Dec. 1, 2011, all provincial nominees must submit their permanent resident applications to CIC's new centralized intake unit in Sydney, N.S. This is after receiving the nomination certificate from the province.

Prior to this, provincial nominees submit permanent resident visa applications to the Canadian Visa Office. With the new Provincial Nominee Program Application Process, it may mean further delay in the application process.

Provincial Nominee Program now have 3 application stages:

1. Application for Nomination Certificate

2. Assessment from CIO

3. Verification by the Canadian Visa Office.

More information about the changes here.

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Vancouver Airport Video

Moving to Vancouver? Check out the the First Time Immigrant Fare for 2012 Departure and get discounts. You may also want to watch this Vancouver Airport Video to be more prepared upon landing in Vancouver.

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Moving to Canada? Book Now for 2012 Departure | First Time Immigrant Fare

Moving to Canada? Get a discounted rate from CIC Travel. Book now for 2012 Departure via Cathay Pacific.

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Coca-Cola Where Will Happiness Strike Next: The OFW Project

Have you seen the Coca-Cola Where Will Happiness Strike Next: The OFW Project Youtube video yet? If you are an overseas contract worker you will surely be touched by this Coca-Cola project for OFW's.

I have just watched it and I can't help but cry. And then I realized, there is a better alternative in working as an overseas contract worker - Immigrating to Canada!

By immigrating to Canada, you can bring your family with you. You don't need to be separated with your loved ones just to earn in dollars.

Aside from your spouse and kids, you can also get your parents and grandparents through Parent and Grandparent Super Visas.

One of the OFW's featured in this Coca-Cola Where Will Happiness Strike Next: The OFW Project is an X-Ray Technologist. His occupation is included in the 29 in-demand occupations. Within 6-12 months, he can live and work in Canada with his family.

Make the right choice. Go for a long-term solution. Immigrate to Canada.

CLICK HERE for FREE Online Assessment.

Kudos to Coca-Cola for this wonderful project. This is not a paid post. ;-)

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