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CIO Processing Update

2010-09-21T20:51:00.001-07:00

CIC updated on the processing of cases under Federal Skilled Worker Program applications. After June 26, 2010, CIO will complete the final eligibility assessment thus the complete application and all supporting documents from the visa post checklist including original language test results must be submitted to CIO upon filing.

The only exceptions are Right of Permanent Residence Fees, medical exam result and criminal record check. Missing admissibility documents such as medical and criminal record check should not hold up the determination of eligibility to apply.

BUILD YOUR CHILD'S FUTURE

2010-09-19T19:59:00.001-07:00

What is the Canada Child Tax Benefit?

The Canada Child Tax Benefit (CCTB) is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible Canadian families to help them with the cost of raising children under age 18. To receive it, you must be either a citizen of Canada, permanent resident or temporary resident who has lived in Canada for 18 months or more.
The Canadian Government offers more detailed information on the baby bonus / National Child Benefit on their website at www.nationalchildbenefit.ca

DENTISTS: MIGRATE TO CANADA in 12 MONTHS!

2010-08-23T00:06:00.001-07:00

CHAMP 2010

2010-08-16T00:37:00.000-07:00

Visit our booth at the 2010 CHAMP Expo.

We offer FREE ASSESSMENT on Canadian Immigration.

See you there!

FREE SEMINAR ON CANADIAN PERMANENT RESIDENCY

2010-08-08T23:05:00.000-07:00

What: Free Seminar on Canadian Permanent Residency
When: August 11, 2010 Wednesday, 4:00 pm
Where: Mercan Canada Office - Unit 502 Galleria Corporate Center, EDSA corner Ortigas, Quezon City

For inquiries and reservation of seats, kindly contact us @
(02) 9108010/12; 09189448151

www.mercanrecruit.com

Be a Permanent Resident in 12 Months!

2010-08-05T02:00:00.000-07:00

In 2008, the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism in

Canada

implemented a new process for Federal Skilled Worker Class Applications.

One of the criteria in the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Class Program is that the applicant must be a professional with at least one year of experience in the jobs identified as priority positions. Those belonging to the list have the advantage to be processed and receive the result of the VISA application in 12 months, as compared to the old system of 60 months.

Are you qualified?

As of June 26, 2010, the Government of Canada announced a new list of priority occupations eligible for processing under Federal Skilled Worker Program

0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
0811 Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
2121 Biologists and Related Scientists
2151 Architects
3111 Specialist Physicians
3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
3113 Dentists
3131 Pharmacists
3142 Physiotherapists
3152 Registered Nurses
3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
3222 Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
4151 Psychologists
4152 Social Workers
6241 Chefs
6242 Cooks
7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
7241 Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)
7242 Industrial Electricians
7251 Plumbers
7265 Welders & Related Machine Operators
7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7371 Crane Operators
7372 Drillers & Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service

If you belong to one of the above occupations, your application will then be assessed according to the "points system". Points are awarded to the applicant on the basis of : Education, Proficiency in English, Work Experience, Age and Adaptability.

If you are considering working and living in Canada, and you are eligible under the new immigration act, it is your best interest to apply immediately. Within the next 12 months, Government of Canada will only process 20,000 applications with a cap of 1,000 for each occupation. Consult with our Immigration advisors to know more about the Federal Skilled Workers Program – our consultation services are free of charge.

KNOW MORE ON HOW TO APPLY FOR FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER PROGRAM

MERCAN CANADA EMPLOYMENT PHILS., INC.
Unit 502 Galleria Corporate Center,
EDSA Corner Ortigas Avenue,
1110 Quezon City, Philippines
Tel: +63(2)910-8010 to 12
Fax: +63(2)910-8014

Set an appointment with our Immigration Advisors
Anna Pilar - anna@mercanrecruit.com
Sheryl Gaspar - sgaspar@mercanrecruit.com
Lorelene Goltiao - lorelene@mercanrecruit.com