Your First Two Weeks in Canada - A Guide from Citizenship and Immigration Canada

This video was prepared by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.  We are just sharing it for the benefit of those moving to Canada.  It will help you get ready for your new life in Canada. It will explain some of the things you should do during your first two weeks in Canada to help make the transition easier.

Watching this video will give you an idea about things to do upon arrival at the airport, finding support at an immigrant serving organizations, getting government documents, opening a bank account, etc.

OPTIONS for Nurses: Information Seminar on April 5, 2014

Interested to live and work in Canada, Australia or New Zealand? Find out how!

Attend our Information Seminar schedule this April 5, 2014 to learn how to legally live and work in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

Datte: April 5, 2014, Saturday, 2pm to 5pm
Venue: Bayview Park Hotel, Roxas Blvd Malate Manila
Registration Fee: P500/head
For reservation: Call/SMS Mob No. 0908-8876834

You may pay the registration fee online or at the venue.

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]

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

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.

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.

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).

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!