MPNP Skilled Worker Category Is Now Closed?

Because there are no Expression of Interest (EOI) draw since January 13, 2016, there is a rumor circulating around that the the MPNP Skilled Worker Category is already closed.  In fact, I received several emails about it asking if MPNP Skilled Worker Category Is Now Closed?.

The Visa Officer Rejected Her Application. What she did next is clever!

Mrs Egpit was a Temporary Foreign Worker in Canada for almost 8 years.  While in Canada, she tried to apply for permanent residence status but wasn't able to meet the requirement.  She then decided to go back the Philippines when the validity of her Work Permit expired.  Although she wasn't lucky to get a PR Status, she was fortunately able to help some of her children, relatives and friends get a permanent resident status.  She wanted to visit her family and friends in Canada.  But her application was rejected.

Ms. Nina de Guzman made an investment in 2012 and she will be reaping the benefits very soon

Ms. Nina de Guzman, a Registered Nurse, signed up for our services on November 2012 for us to help her with her immigration plan. Her application was not immediately filed due to the limit in the number of applications being accepted that time and the that the cap in the number of applications to be accepted by Centralized Intake Office (CIO) was reached very fast.  It was only in December 2014 that her application was approved by CIO.

Comprehensive Nursing Act of 2016 - Justice for Nurses!

The Comprehensive Nursing Act of 2016 was already approved both by the Lower and Upper House.  The only thing that is needed in order for this to become a law is the signature of President Aquino.  Hopefully, it will not be vetoed by the President like he did with the SSS Pension Hike.

Can you apply for a work permit or study permit while in Canada as a tourist / visitor?

To legally work or study in Canada, generally, you need a permit from Citizenship and Immigration Canada. Your visit visa does not allow you to work or study.  But can you apply for a work permit or study permit while in Canada as a tourist/visitor?