Immigrating to Canada

Pangalawang taon namin dito sa Canada...Happy Independence day Philippines!
Sabi nga araw ng kalayaan ng Pilipinas ng nagpaampon kami sa bansang Canada.
Aba! Kung pag-ampon ngang matatawag ang tagal naman ng proseso...
Nag-apply ang asawa ko taong 2001 under Federal Skilled Worker or FSW Category...Binata pa siya ng panahon na yun. Nagkakilala kami sa taong 2003 at nagpakasal ng 2004 at nagkaanak ng 2005. Marami ng pagbabago sa buhay namin, bago dumating ang pagkakataon na makapag migrate, taong 2007...
Ibig sabihin sa hinaba haba ng proseso sa Canada din ang tuloy!

For Skilled Worker Applicants: according to CIC

Who can apply
Generally depende sa qualifications ng applicant mula sa education, working experience, age, english proficiency, financial capabilities...
How to apply
Do a self assessment test sa website ng CIC. Kung may enough points, financially ready at kasama ang present job mo sa 38 shortlisted jobs.

After applying
Fot those who applied before February 27, 2008, it is approximately five to six years waiting period. Within this time you have provided documents and IELTS and the embassy have requested interview and after passing, next step is medical exam...
It would be better to save for the settlement funds especially for a big family while waiting for the decision..


Eligibility criteria for FSW application


0111: Financial Managers
0213: Computer and Information Systems Managers
0311: Managers in Health Care
0631: Restaurant and Food Service Managers
0632: Accommodation Service Managers
0711: Construction Managers
1111: Financial Auditors and Accountants
2113: Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists
2143: Mining Engineers
2144: Geological Engineers
2145: Petroleum Engineers
3111: Specialist Physicians
3112: General Practitioners and Family Physicians
3141: Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
3143: Occupational Therapists
3142: Physiotherapists
3151: Head Nurses and Supervisors
3152: Registered Nurses
3215: Medical Radiation Technologists
3233: Licensed Practical Nurses
4121: University Professors
4131: College and Other Vocational Instructors
6241: Chefs
6242: Cooks
7213: Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades
7215: Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
7217: Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
7241: Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
7242: Industrial Electricians
7251: Plumbers
7252: Steamfitters, Pipe fitters and Sprinkler System Installers
7265: Welders and Related Machine Operators
7312: Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7371: Crane Operators
7372: Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
8221: Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
8222: Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
9212: Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities
These criteria affect you only if you applied on or after February 27, 2008. If you applied before February 27, 2008, your application will be processed according to the rules that were in effect at that time.

There are other ways of migrating and working here in Canada
PNP Provincial Nominee Program offered by some Canadian Provinces
TWP Temporary Working Permit issued for foreign workers
LICP Live-in Caregiver Program provide care for children, elderly persons or persons with disabilities in private homes without supervision.

Beware of illegal recruiters... Check the POEA Website for the list of legit agencies.
Check out overseas jobs posted
Available jobs in Canada click here

Good luck!