March 27, 2014

Quebec Skilled Worker Program: 6,500 CSQ Applications to be accepted from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015

Ministère de l'Immigration et des Communautés culturelles (MICC) have just announced the terms of demand management be enforced on April 1, 2014.

From April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015, MICC will continue to accept a maximum of 6,500 CSQ Applications under the Quebec Skilled Worker Program.  There's no changes in the regulations and this means Filipino Nurses may still apply! [Source: MICC]

Nurses Quebec

If you are a BSN degree holder and you graduated within the last 5 years and you have at least 1 year legal work experience, you may be eligible! Experience doesn't need to be as a nurse and you don't need to be a registered nurse. 

Find out how! Send your resume to canada@proimmigrationadvisers.com

March 26, 2014

Options for Filipino Nurses: Nova Scotia or Quebec?

If you're a Filipino registered nurse  planning to apply for Permanent Residence in Canada and is choosing between Nova Scotia and Quebec, here's some pointers you may consider:

Nova Scotia
Nurses are included in the list of eligible occupations under the under the Regional Labour Market Stream of Nova Scotia Nominee Program.  For this year, Nova Scotia will nominate only 150 applicants under the said program. For your reference, read the  Frequently Asked Questions page prepared by Nova Scotia Immigration Office.

Nova Scotia


As of this writing, it is safe to assume that they have already accepted more than hundreds - or even thousands - of applications from which they will select the lucky 150 applicants.  If not selected, you have the option to withdraw your application or simply wait and try your luck next year - if and when you will be selected.

If you are not in a hurry and don't really mind if you don't get selected within an indefinite period of time, then Nova Scotia is for you.

Quebec
The list of occupations eligible for the Quebec Skilled Workers Program includes Nurses.  In fact, it's the top priority, with the highest points awarded for Aria of Training factor.  The program is still open and will be extended until March 31, 2015.
Quebec
Montreal, Quebec (Image Credit: http://www.cntraveller.com)

If immigrating to Canada is something you seriously want for your family and that you understand the importance of time and opportunity, you should go for Quebec.

Of course, the premise above should be taken in the context of valuing the opportunity, the essence of time.  There are many other factors such as Immigration cost, cost of living, community, etc.

Immigration cost going to Quebec is of course more expensive. Applying for NSNP is free. On the other hand, there is a fee in applying for Quebec Selection Certificate.

Cost of living in Montreal (Quebec) is way lower than in Halifax (Nova Scotia).

Quebec vs Nova Scotia

There is a bigger Filipino community in Quebec than in Nova Scotia.  In fact, there is already a Filipino Nurses Association in Quebec!

You need two years experience to be eligible for NSNP. You only need at least 1 year experience to be eligible for Quebec Skilled Workers Program.

But wether Quebec or Nova Scotia, you will be entitled to Canada's great social benefits as a permanent resident.  So if you want to live and work in Canada, send your resume to canada@proimmigrationadvisers.com for FREE assessment!

March 13, 2014

Live and Work in Canada via Nova Scotia Nominee Program

Nova Scotia recently launched the Nova Scotia Nominee Program - Regional Labour Market Demand Stream.  This could be your chance to legally live and work in Canada!  However, this is a limited-time opportunity, you have to hurry up!  

If you are between 21-55 years old, with at least 2 years experience within the last 5 years in any of the following occupations, you may be eligible to immigrate to Canada!  
 
  • Managers in Health Care
  • Retail Trade Managers
  • Restaurant and Food Service Managers
  • Financial Auditors and Accountants
  • Other Financial Officers
  • Civil Engineers
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  • Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers)
  • Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
  • Database Analysts and Data Administrators
  • Software Engineers and Designers
  • Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
  • Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
  • Systems Testing Technicians
  • Specialist Physicians
  • General Practitioners and Family Physicians
  • Dentists
  • Pharmacists
  • Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Registered Nurses
  • Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists’ Assistants
  • Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists and Cardiopulmonary
  • Technologists
  • Medical Radiation Technologists
  • Medical Sonographers
  • Licensed Practical Nurses
  • Other Technical Occupations in Therapy and Assessment
  • Psychologists
  • Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
  • Retail Trade Supervisors
  • Chefs
  • Cooks
  • Contractors and Supervisors, Metal Forming, Shaping and Erecting Trades
  • Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
  • Industrial Electricians
  • Welders and Related Machine Operators
  • Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
  • Automotive Service Technicians, Truck and Bus Mechanics and
  • Mechanical Repairers
  • Crane Operators
  • Supervisors, Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing

Send your resume to canada@proimmigrationadvisers.com or contact us at 0908-8876834 to set an appointment for orientation.

March 9, 2014

Application management methods effective April 1, 2014 | CSQ Applicants May Still Apply After march 31, 2014!

Few months ago, we reminded you about the MICC Quota for Quebec Skilled Worker Program and that applications will only be accepted until March 31, 2014.

CSQ Application April 1, 2014


Here's a good news for Filipino Nurses panning to apply for Quebec Selection Certificate to legally live and work in Canada!
Candidates who wish to submit an application for a Certificat de sélection du Québec can continue to do so after March 31, 2014, according to new rules effective April 1, 2014. These new rules pertain to the maximum number of applications that will be accepted over the next year under the various economic immigration programs. 
It is important to note that these rules are not intended to change Québec’s immigration objectives as set out in the Plan d’immigration du Québec pour l’année 2014
Applicants may still apply after March 31, 2014!  

Those who want to know if they are eligible to apply send resume to canada@proimmigrationadvisers.com.

By the way, this is not an advance April Fool's day post. Check out the source: http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/.