Sponsoring your spouse? Let us help you!

For those asking, we are also providing assistance for Family Class Sponsorship - parents, spouse and kids. Again, there is no fiance visa under Canada's immigration program.

Here's one my clients who was sponsored by her husband.



It took Ms. Michelle R. Gamboa less than 6 months to get her visa. No interview and additional documents were required. The process really went smooth!

Small mistakes cause big problem. Just because you are married, does not automatically guarantee that your application will be approved. We can help you increase your chances of approval.

It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped - Tony Robbins

Mr. Jimmy Rillo and his family attended our Visa Party last July 3 at Bayview Park Hotel in Manila. It was the first time I met him in person. We started communicating via email about 3 years ago ago. He was working abroad as a Physical Therapist at that time. Sometime last year, still working abroad, he decided to sign up a consultancy agreement with us.

We filed his application to Centralized Intake Office (CIO) on August 2009 and after receiving the positive assessment from CIO, we were able to submit his application to Canadian Visa Office in Manila on December 2009. We received their visa from Canadian Embassy on July 1, 2010, a couple of days before the visa party!

There is no secret as to how they were able to get it - their PR Visa to Canada. They simply decided to do it and made a commitment to make it happen.

Do you want to live and work in Canada, too? Find out how!

Attend our Immigrant Visa Party and Seminar on Aug 7, 2010, Saturday 4pm at Bayview Park Hotel in Manila. Registration fee is P600/head. Registration starts 3:30 pm. Reserve a seat now!

Canadian Immigration Consultancy is the largest immigration consulting firm in the Philippines. We have already sent thousands of Filipino workers to Canada, a great track record you can bank on. Immigrant Visa Party and Seminar is a monthly event, an orientation for clients with visa before leaving for Canada. Simultaneously, there is also an information seminar is being conducted in a separate function room for those who want to learn how to live and work in Canada.

Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Mr. Aries Dacir, a Certified Public Accountant, attended one of my seminar schedules in Angeles City. Right there and then, he decided to get our services to help him on his application for Permanent Residence in Canada.

A decision he did not regret.

We filed his application last year and just recently, he was one of those who attended our monthly immigrant visa party! He and his wife will be moving to Canada few months from now.

I will be conducting another seminar in Angeles City on July 25, 2010, Sunday at 2pm. If you also want to live and work in Canada, attend this seminar and learn your options. You will not regret attending this seminar but you may forever regret not even checking it out. ;-)

Click here to reserve a seat. See you there!

A goal without a plan is just a wish

Ms. Neslien Regencia is due to give birth for their first child this coming September. But unlike most, she will no longer need to worry about maternity related expenses. They have just landed in Vancouver few days ago and three months from now, they will be entitled to FREE health care!

Aside from the health care, the child will be entitled to Child Tax Banefits - a monthly allowance until 18 years old!

Mr and Mrs Regencia are both nurses. We filed started processing their application last. After a positive assessment from Centralized Intake Office (CIO), we send their application forms with supporting documents to Canadian Embassy Manila on November 2009. They received their visa just last month. Around 6 months processing.

This is what I love about my job. Knowing that you were able to help make a diffirence for other people's lives is priceless.

If you are interested to live and work in Canada, we can help you!

Immigrating to Canada is not an easy decision and thus, we only deal with serious-minded applicants. Those who are doing it for the right reason. We are ready to help you, that is if you are willing to help yourself, too.

What is your goal in life? Do you have a plan like Mr. and Mrs. Regencia?

Interested to Study, Work and Live in Canada? Here's what you may do:

• Talk to us. We can talk about your plan over the phone
• We also do FREE Online Assessment
• You may attend one of our information sessions
• Or send resume to canada@proimmigrationadvisers.com

Has the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program ended?

There are rumors circuating around that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) will be ending this year. I often receive this kind of question about MPNP.

Has the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program ended?

If you have questions about Canada's immigration programs, always consult the official website first. That's what I did and here's the answer I found:

No. The MPNP does not end. There is no deadline date to submit applications.

Ok. The site's FAQ may not be updated. Now, consider what I've found from Labour Market Bulletin - Manitoba (May 2010):

The province has announced that it will increase the minimum wage by 50 cents an hour to $9.50 on October 1. The Manitoba Labour Federation was advocating for an increase of 75 cents an hour effective April 1, while business leaders were advocating for either an increase of no more than 30 cents or no increase at all. Manitoba created almost 7,000 jobs in April, increasing from 612,200 employed to 619,000 over the month.

The unemployment rate for Manitoba in April was 4.9%, up from the 4.6% unemployment rate for April 2009, while the labour force participation rate increased from 68.9% to 69.8% in the same time period.

In 2009, over 12,000 immigrants entered Manitoba, the largest annual immigration total since 1913. This increase from the 3,725 immigrants to Manitoba in 1999 means that immigration levels have tripled in the last decade. This increase has been attributed to the provincial nominee program which was introduced in 1998. The province has a target of increasing immigration to 20,000 immigrants per year 2017.

Manitoba targets 20,000 immigrants!

I've been trying to search for official announcements regarding the planned ending of MPNP but without luck. What I do know is that they are still processing applications. In fact, here's a MPNP applicant I have assisted who were issued visa just recently.


Mr and Mrs Vergara, together with their children will be moving to Canada before the school year begins this year. They were sponsored by Mr. Vergara's former colleague and kumpare.

To qualify under MPNP General Stream, you need two distant relatives or friends who are ready and willing to support you. In their case, the wife of Mr. Vergara's kumpare served as the 2nd sponsor.

Mr. and Mrs Vergara are both doing great on their chosen fields. But they still decided to immigrate to Canada because of one thing - they want to prepare a better future for their children. It is a major decision and takes a lot of courage to get out of your comfort zone. But they did it just the same and it's for a noble intention. Hats off to the Vergara couples!

Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is still open. File your application now!

Invitation: July 3, 2010 Immigrant Visa Party and Seminar

Here some of the pictures last Saturday's Immigrant Visa Party and Seminar.


12 Families with newly issued visa attended our in-house pre-departure orientation. Simultaneously, I have conducted information seminar for those who are just planning to live and work in Canada.

If you are also interested to immigrate to Canada, we have another Immigrant Visa Party and Seminar schedule on July 3, 2010.

Some of Canadian Immigration Consultancy's clients who recently received PR Visas.

Ms. Rochelle Baligasay, a Nurse, who got her PR Visa within 8 months.

You, too, can be one of them. Find out how!

July 3, 2010, Saturday, 4pm
Aristocrat Restaurant - Malate Manila
Registration Fee: P600/head
Reserve a seat now!

Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act

Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney introduced today in the House of Commons a legislation to crack down on crooked immigration consultants who exploit prospective immigrants. It's called Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act.

The Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act would strengthen the rules governing those who charge a fee for immigration advice, close immigration system loopholes currently exploited by crooked consultants, and improve the way in which immigration consultants are regulated.

“While most immigration consultants working in Canada are legitimate and ethical, it is clear that immigration fraud remains a widespread threat to the integrity of Canada’s immigration system,” said Minister Kenney. “The Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act will better protect prospective immigrants from crooked consultants and help safeguard our immigration system against fraud and abuse.” [Source]

If passed, the law will give the Minister the authority to designate a body to govern immigration consultants and establish measures to enhance the government’s oversight of this body. Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants is the body currently governing immigration consultants. Since the Minister himself recognizes the lack of public confidence in the regulation of immigration consultants, it is expected that a change in the governing body may be implemented.

In the Philippines, there are only few immigration consulting firms prior to the Ministerial Instructions introduced on November 2008. That is because immigration process takes about 5 years and thus, applying for immigration to Canada is not that popular. But after the changes, wherein the processing was only about 6-12 months, several immigration consulting firms suddenly sprouted like mushrooms. Most of which are crooked consultants described in the Cracking Down on Crooked Consultants Act.

Beware of these crooked immigration consulting firms. Deal only with legitimate consulting firms like Canadian Immigration Consultancy. We have been in the industry for 2 decades now and have already sent thousands of Filipino workers to Canada.

Mr. Zedfrey Salazar and his wonderful plan!

Mr. Zedfrey Salazar was one of my seminar attendees at Angles City a couple of years ago. He wanted to apply under Federal Skilled Worker program but due to lack of work experience, he's not eligible. He is a Registered Nurse with only few months work experience that time.



I taught him an alternative application process - How to find jobs in Canada. And just last month, he received his Canadian Visa as live-in caregiver!

He was able to find a job offer as live-in caregiver through the help of his relatives. We filed his caregiver application February 2009.

The application process wasn't smooth. The embassy required too many documents from the employer. Some of those documents were already submitted but we advise them to comply just the same.

His visa was issued last month. Processing period for live-in caregiver applications is about 12-18 months.

Are you interested to live and work in Canada, too? Send your resume to aapuntar@go2canada.com for FREE Assessment!

Mr. Zedrey Salazar will be moving to Canada few months from now. Soon, he will get his permanent resident visa and would be able to get his parents, too! That is exactly one of his first few questions - how to get his parents. That is a wonderful plan and a great Mother's Day gift for his mom.

What about you, what is your plan?

Canada PR Visa for the Perez Family

The Perez received their PR Visas on Feb 10, 2010. It only took five months after submitting their application and supporting documents to Canadian Visa Office Manila on September 2009!

Ms. Alma Perez is a Registered Nurse who have several years of experience as a Company Nurse. I have said it before and I'm saying it again, you don't need a hospital experience to qualify as a Nurse. And this is another proof.

If you are just a new registered nurse and is planning to live and work in Canada you do not have to acquire a hospital experience. Volunteer work in a hospital does not count as work experience under Canada's Points System in determining your eligibility.

Earning dollars need not be difficult. You don't need to leave your family behind.

In the past, most Filipino Nurses are more inclined in pursuing an application to the US than Canada for two common reasons. First, processing period to immigrate to Canada used to be 3-5 years. Most Filipino don't want that, most of us want to board the plane right after we submit our resume for evaluation. Second, most nurses prefer that they have an assured job waiting for them. Not that many understand the concept and advantages of a permanent resident visa application.

But this preference changed when hiring of foreign nurses in the US was put on hold.



Ms. Ruby Calasag, a Registered Nurse, was one of them. She came to the office few days before the Ministerial Instruction identifying 38 high demand occupations and a promise of 6-12 months processing period. That time, I told her that the processing period may take about 3-5 years. She went home a bit disappointed. Imagine her surprise (or doubt?) when I gave her a ring less than a week after informing her that there were changes in the immigration regulations and that processing period may now be only 6-12 months!

After explaining the changes and erasing all her doubts, she eventually signed up with us we were able to send her application to Centralized Intake Office (CIO) on March 9, 2009. A positive assessment from CIO on April 24, 2009.

Her husband is currently working in Saudi, thus, it took them a while before finally completing the requirements, which were submitted to Canadian Visa Office in Manila on July 29, 2009. They received the approval and medical instruction on October 3, 2009. That's only two months and few days after submission of documents!

But because her husband in working in Suadi and preferred to undergo medical examination in Designated Medical Practitioners in Manila and that it took him a while to get the Saudi Police clearance, there was a delay in the issuance of their visas, which were issued early this month.

They will be moving to Canada this April 2010. They will no longer have to be physically separated just to earn a decent income. Clearly, permanent resident visa application is way better than being an overseas contract worker. You don't need to be separated with your love ones just to earn in dollars.

She visited our office yesterday for some landing concern queries, I asked her if she now believes in the 6-12 months processing period that I told her before. All she can return is that sweet smile followed by a contagious laughter. :-)

Are you doing it for the right reason?

Because of the nature of my job, I have the chance to meet people from all walks of life - doctors, lawyers, professors, nurses, technician, welders, electricians nurses, etc. They have one thing in common - they are looking for an alternative to what they are doing now. They want change. They want to explore opportunities in Canada.

But Canada isn't for everyone. If one is to read NotCanada.Com's Top 8 Reasons Why not to Immigrate to Canada, some may easily be discouraged.



This is why I admire the likes of Mr. and Mrs. Paraiso. They are both successful in their chosen fields and don't really need to immigrate to Canada if they are just to think of themselves.

They knew very well that there is a great chance they may start at entry level positions once they landed in Canada. This would be a very tough decision to make specially so if one is already holding a higher management position in a reputable company like Mr. Amando Paraiso. He was classified under Financial Auditors and Accountants.

But because their objective was very clear, that has never been a problem for them. They decided to live and work in Canada thinking of their son's future. They want to prepare a better quality of life for their family, financial security.

From the time they submitted the supporting documents to Canadian Visa Office in Manila, after receiving the positive assessment from Centralized Intake Office (CIO), it took about 8 months before their visas were issued. It would have been shorter if not for the delay in the submission of Saudi Police Clearance.

If you are thinking of living and working in Canada, too, you should ask yourself - Are you doing it for the right reason?

Having a better quality of life requires sacrifice. If you are not prepared to sacrifice a bit, Canada may not be for you.

*For Image and story reference, click here.

Company Trainers are eligible too!

You may not know it but if you are working as a Company Trainer for at least one year within the last 10 years, you may be eligible too under the new Federal Skilled Worker program. Your occupation is actually included in the list of 38 High Demand Occupations classified under College and Other Vocational Instructor. And it does not matter if this is your present job!

Here's a proof.

Ms. Febe Bayona is currenly working as a Sales Officer, which is not included in the list of high demand occupations. But because of her previous experience as a Company Tariner, she was able to get a positive assessment and after submission of supporting documents to the Canadian Visa Office in Manila on Sept 2009, their PR Visas were issued 3 months after!

Image and story from http://dreamofcanada.blogspot.com

Again, if you have plan of moving to Canada, too, deal with legitimate consulting firms and Canada Immigration Lawyers only! You can bank on Canadian Immigration Consultancy's 20 years track record.

Are you a Company Trainer? Apply NOW!

A colleague went to Bohol!

It's not required, but how could you say NO if a client sent you a round trip ticket to Bohol and requested you to personally deliver their visa instead of them going to Manila? And that the client insists saying that he will be celebrating his birthday and he wants you to be there?



Ms. Pinky Cardillo, one of my colleagues, have just arrived. She was treated by the client to a Bohol country side tour. She went to Panglao Island, to the famous Chocolate Hills and other tourist destinations in Bohol!



Engr. Ene Viba applied as a University Professor. His wife is also an engineer by profession. They will be moving to Canada this April 2010.

You, too, can be one them. But remember, deal with legitimate consulting firms and Canada Immigration Lawyers only!

Always plan ahead. It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark.

It was early December last year when Mr. Benjamin Jamorabo brought us S & R New York Style Pizza received the Canadian Permanent Residence Visa for his whole family. If that isn't a wonderful Christmas gift for his family, I don't know what is.

The Jamorabo family with yours truly at CIC Mall of Asia Office

Mr. Jamorabo is a retired bank examiner and will be moving to Canada together with his family early this year. His elder daughter is a graduating nursing student while the younger daughter will be finishing college, too, few years from now. Do you know what that means?

Since great income opportunities await for his daughters, specially his elder daughter, who most likely will be working as a nurse, it only means Mr. Jamorabo will no longer need to work once they landed in Canada!

Kidding.

It means better quality of life for Mr. Jamorabo and his family. It means a better future for his kids.

It was December 2006 when I first Mr. Jamorabo. He was already 50 years old at that time but still met the pass mark using the points system. Considering his age and the 3-5 years processing during that time, it takes a lot of courage and determination to come up with such a decision.

Using the Simplified Application Process, his application was filed February 2007.

When AINP Family Stream was introduced June 2008, we immediately prepared his application for the program with the end in view of a faster processing.

Imagine their delight when the Ministerial Instruction was issued on November 2008 which identified the 38 High Demand Occupations that eligible for a faster visa processing - 6-12 months only!

After withdrawing his application filed at the Canadian Visa Office in Manila, a new application was filed to Centralized Intake Office (CIO) on Feb 2009 and received the positive assessment a month after. He was classified under Financial Auditors and Accountants.

It was May 2009 when he was able to complete the required documents and submit the same to the Canadian Visa Office in Manila. June 2009, he was required to pay the Right of Permanent Resident Fee (RPRF) and all family members where instructed to undergo medical examination.

After some delays due to some medical concerns in one the family members, their visas were finally issued December 2009!

That's Mr. Jamorabo's plan. A dream come true.

But what about you? Do you also have the courage and determination to make a big decision?

New Year, New Life in Canada

Another client is starting a new life in Canada come 2010. New year, new life in Canada!


That's Mr. George Hansen Reyes, a Registered Nurse, with Mr. Jay Araneta of Canadian Immigration Consultancy.

Click here to read Mr. Reyes' Canada Visa application time line.

Another proof: PR Visa for a Physician applicant

As you may already know, Specialist Physicians as well as General Practitioners and Family Physicians are included in the list of Canada's 38 High Demand Occupations. That means they are now eligible for 6-12 months processing under the new Federal Skilled Worker Program.

Here's a proof: Dr. Pamela Santiago received her Permanent Resident Visa 4 months after submission of her documents to Canadian Visa Office in Manila.

Dr. Pamela Santiago (right) with Ms. Evangeline Naron, CIC Consultant

Here's her application time line:

April 18, 2009 - Application was sent to Centralized Intake Office
June 12, 2009 - Received a positive assessment
July 28, 2009 - Supporting documents were submitted to Canadian Visa Office
Sept 05, 2009 - Received Medical Instruction and Right of Permanent Resident Fee (RPRF) payment Notice
Sept 25, 2009 - Sent the the RPRF Payment
Oct 29, 2009 - Received Visa notice, original passport required
Nov 06, 2009 - Original Passport submitted to Canadian Visa Office
Nov 21, 2009 - PR Visa Issued

Gone were the days wherein doctors need to get a Nursing Degree just to live and work in Canada.

Marieton Pacheco did it the CIC way...

One of my blog readers asked me this question - If journalists are not included in the list of 38 High Demand Occupations, how come Ms. Marieton Pacheco, former ABS-CBN senior re­porter, was able to immigrate to Canada just recently?


Though Ms. Marieton Pacheco bid farewell to her ABS-CBN family sometime in July 2009, she still reports for ABS-CBN News, Canada. Aside from that, she is now a freelance writer for The Philippine Asian News Today and Filipino-Canadian maga­zine Living Today.

Her Permanent Resident Visa application was filed on March 13, 2004. That was years before the Ministerial Instruction limiting the Federal Skilled Worker program to 38 high demand occupations. Canadian Visa Office in Manila approved her visa application on December 8, 2008 and her visa, together with her family members, were released June 3, 2009.

How did I know about her application details?

Simple. Ms. Marieton Pacheco is actually one of the thousands of Canadian Immigration Consultancy clients who are now living and working in Canada. You can be one of them, too. 

Find out how! How to apply for Visa to Canada.

Not just Nurses, College Instructors too!

Before you think that only Registered Nurses are being processed faster, here's a case of a College Instructor who received her visa six months after submission of supporting documents to Canadian Visa Office in Manila.

Ms. Joy Delfin with Ms. Vangie Naron and Ms. Maribel Naron

People never plan to fail. They just fail to plan. But Ms. Joy Delfin, a College Instructor, is different.

Just like Mr. Bantugan, she decided to file an application for Permanent Resident Visa through Federal Skilled Worker program despite being told that the process may take about 3-5 years. She filed her application on August 20, 2008 under the Simplified Application Process.

Ms. Joy Delfin received a positive assessment from Centralized Intake Office (CIO) on Jan 17, 2009 and was able to submit the supporting documents on May 12, 2009. She received her visa on Nov 9, 2009.

4 Months PR Visa Processing for the Cabahug Family!

If you're still in doubt about the 6-12 months processing period for FSW application, this may change your mind.


The Cabahug family and Mr. Apol Apuntar

Last Saturday, the Cabahug Family visited our office to pick up their Permanent Resident (PR) Visas.

We filed their application to Centralized Intake Office (CIO) on March 13, 2009. A positive assessment result was received on April 24, 2009.

It took them a while to complete the requirements for submission to embassy. The 6-12 months processing period starts at the time the Visa Office received the complete application package - application forms and supporting documents.

Their application was filed at the Canadian Visa Office in Manila on June 29, 2009 and their visas were sent to our office on November 04, 2009. That's right, it took them only 4 months!

It is now easier and faster to apply. It is happening and we have the proof!

If you are interested to live and work in Canada, too, find out if you are eligible. Here's a FREE online assessment form.

Or attend one of our seminar schedules.

Coastal Mall Office
Canadian Immigration Consultancy Office
Ground Floor Uniwide Coastal Mall
Pranaque City
Saturday 2pm
(FREE SEMINAR - Look for Mr. Apol Apuntar)

Angeles City, Pampanga
Century Resort Hotel
Balibago, Angeles City
At the back of Casino Filipino)
Nov 22, 2009, 2pm to 5pm (Sunday)
Seminar Fee: P500 (single) P700 (married)
Reserve a Seat Now!

Dreaming for a better quality of life is one thing. But doing something to make it happen is another.

You have to do something. NOW!

Landing in Canada: Prepare yourselves

Since more and more are receiving their permanent residents visa fast, the next concern that these applicants will have is how to prepare themselves for their landing in Canada. Here are some tips from a former colleague at Canadian Immigration Consultancy, Ms. Marivic Solis.



She landed in Canada on December 2008. You will learn a thing or two from her experience.

So, this is it! The minute I landed at the Vancouver International Airport, I get to experience the things that I used to tell our clients. Now, putting those tips in reality is another thing. I realized that most of the tips we shared to our clients were the same tips that I applied in my own situation. There are a bit of some deviations but it only boils down to one thing ---- the feeling of landing as an immigrant to Canada is an extraordinary one.

Euphoric first days
The first few days upon landing in Canada is revealing for a first-time immigrant. One good thing about the Canadian government is that they have a well-funded immigrant settlement program. Thanks to the immigrant organizations. I have the opportunity of dealing with the Centre for Newcomers and the Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association. Both of them have Filipino counselors. (It is a lot different dealing with “kababayans” since they will give you 150% support.) These organization offer more than just providing you with information. CIWA for instance, offers free legal clinic that allows you to talk to an immigration lawyer or to a family lawyer (for free). Also, at CIWA, I had the chance to do volunteer work which counts as a Canadian experience – something that you can put into your resume when looking for a job. I volunteered to work for the Women’s Day and to assist the computer instructor in his classes.

It also pays to be resourceful and find out what programs and services you can benefit out of being a new immigrant. There are more good things than bad --- you get a free bed (the only setback is that you need to wait for a few months). If you go to Scotia Bank and tell them that you are new immigrant, they welcome you by letting you open without putting up a deposit (incidentally, I had already set up my account with another bank until I learned that this bank has a better program for new immigrants.) Scotia Bank will even throw you in with an unsecured credit card!

(By the way, if you chose Alberta, you do not have to pay for your health insurance premium, which is a good thing --- that is around $60 dollars or more off your pocket.)

Job hunting: quite an experience
It was on my first week in Canada that I got a job offer. However, I did not start working on that job since I was asked to report after the holidays. I arrived in Canada shortly before Christmas and everyone was in a holiday mood. I took that opportunity of going through the internet, searching for more job opportunities. It was very tough considering that the recession fever has just set in Calgary and I couldn’t get a job interview not until after Christmas. After turning in so many resumes online, finally, I got another job interview with one of the biggest hospitals in Calgary. Unfortunately, though the HR Manager wanted to hire, he said that he has to follow the hiring policy – which is – that one should be hired if he has the proper qualification. It turned out that I need to get a Medical Assistant Certification. However, it did not discourage me. I still have a few more interviews after this.

Barely after a month of searching, had I finally landed a job that I really wanted. My tip to a new immigrant: keep looking for the job that you wanted to work in. It does not matter if it may take longer but the minute you landed on a job that is not in line, you may have difficulty jumping to another job.

Settling down
With a job in hand, the next thing to do to is to get settled in a community that you want to live. I had to move to 2 different places before I finally decided what area to live in. Factors that I considered is the location of the school, the church, the stores (malls, of course --- knowing how much we Filipinos love to go to the mall), among other things. I am blessed to find a place where it is just walking distance to Wal-Mart and to a Filipino store, of course.

Now, I am settled with a job that I love (and a boss that I love working with!) --- I can’t believe that I will be working in Sales Department. My son goes to school on 3rd Grade. (Going to school is not really free: there are fees to pay but they are minimal as compared to the fees in the Philippines. However, you need to pay for the lunchroom supervision, which is a new thing for us. (It costs $26/monthly). The idea is to have the kids eat their lunch supervised (and make sure that no kid bullies another kid). The only thing that concerns me now is babysitting. I realized how expensive it is to have a nanny here in Canada. (You cannot leave your kids alone if they are below 13.)

One final word…
For those who wanted to immigrate to Canada – be brave enough. It is not easy leaving your comfort zone --- friends, family, officemates -- the environment that you have accustomed to since the day you were born. I have learned to love Canada and its people. Although, most of the times, I still long for Filipino shows (and the Filipino “chismis”). If asked if I have to live my life again, I would still do the same thing, which is, to go to Canada!

This testimony is just a repost from Canadian Dream. I hope Ms. Marivic Solis' story will help you in your preparation for your landing in Canada.