Aug 6, 2013 | Immigrate to Canada, New Immigration Programs, Permanent Residency
Alberta is making it easier for you to apply to become a permanent resident! If you are living and working in Alberta, you may qualify to apply under the new Alberta Work Experience Category. Normally, in any of the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Programs, the employer must apply with you to be nominated. In this new Alberta Work Experience Category, you can apply for nomination without your employer. This is a time-limited opportunity so we suggest that if you qualify, you should contact our office to apply immediately!
Do I Qualify?
- is your occupation on the Eligible Occupations List?
- Have you worked in Alberta for at least 2 years?
You must be working in an occupation that is listed in the Occupations List, especially at the time of making your application. Qualified work means that you have worked full time and hold a valid work permit. You must also be a full time resident of Alberta. Of course, if you are working in a regulated occupation you must provide evidence of your certification, licensing, or registration.
As part of your application you would have to submit an official language test result from either the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the CELPIP. Make sure to study before you take this test because you must score a minimum of 4.5 in Listening, 3.5 in Reading, 4.0 in Writing and 4.0 in Speaking for IELTS test and 2H for Listening, 2H for Reading, 2H for Writing and 2H for Speaking on the CELPIP test.
If you plan to submit an application such as this one on your own, without representation, be sure to complete your applications properly. Incomplete applications or applications with missing documents or information will not be processed and will be returned to you. A complete application is one that includes all of the required documents, fees, and supporting evidence. Once a decision is made on your application the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program will not reconsider a decision.
As this is a new program and not all of the information is out there for the public, we strongly encourage you to contact our offices to speak with an immigration consultant. The immigration consultant can provide you with further information and assess you for eligibility in this new Alberta Work Experience Category.
Aug 5, 2013 | How To
How to get Work Holiday Visa for Canada
To get a work holiday visa for Canada you must be at least 18 years old and no older than 31 at the time you submit your application. To get a work holiday visa for Canada you must be a Citizen or permanent resident of at least one of the following countries; Australia, Austria, Belgium, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea Rep, Latvia, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, and United Kingdom. Getting a Work Holiday Visa for Canada requires that you apply through the International Experience program and submit your application to the visa office responsible for your country of nationality.
You may learn more about the working holiday visa for Canada at http://www.international.gc.ca/experience/working_holiday-travail_vacance.aspx
To speak to an immigration consultant from our firm or to learn more about how to get a work holiday visa for Canada, contact our offices today!
Aug 5, 2013 | How To
How to get a Visitor Visa for Canada
To get a Visitor Visa for Canada you would have to satisfy an immigration visa officer that your intention is to come to Canada for a short visit, no longer than 6 (six) months.
To get a visitor visa for Canada you would have to submit an application for a visitor visa for Canada to the visa office responsible for your country of nationality or permanent residence. This requires that you complete the visitor visa application form and submit all of the required evidence to prove you will leave at the end of your stay. The Canadian immigration visa officer will want to know the purpose of your visit to Canada, who you will be staying with, and for how long. If you are applying for a visitor visa for Canada for business purposes, you will have to apply for the Business Visitor Visa instead.
To get a Visitor Visa for Canada you will need to submit evidence proving strong ties to your home country. Having strong ties to your country will show that you have reasons to return to your country, and this should satisfy the officer of your intention to leave Canada at the end of your stay. Without strong ties to your country getting a visitor visa for Canada is going to be difficult. Getting a visitor visa for Canada is not easily obtained and your application must be prepared carefully and completely to avoid a refusal.
For more information or to speak to an immigration consultant on how to get a visitor visa for Canada, contact our offices by calling or sending us an email.
Aug 5, 2013 | How To
How to get a Study Visa for Canada
Getting a study visa for Canada is fairly difficult. While the Canadian immigration website provides you with information on how you can apply for a Canada study visa, they do not express how difficult the immigration officers are when evaluating your application for a Study Visa for Canada. While Canada encourages students to apply for a Canada Study Visa, Canada immigration officers will only issue a Canada Study Visa when the student can satisfy the immigration officer that he or she has been admitted to a Canadian school, is serious and can be trusted to follow the rules, and has enough financial resources to afford paying for tuition, school supplies, health insurance and living expenses.
Because most schools teach in the English or French languages, you must show sufficient skill in at least one of those languages. In some cases you may come to Canada to learn those language skills before enrolling in a full time study program. To get a Study Visa for Canada your first step is to enroll and get an acceptance letter from a Canadian school. Once you have the acceptance letter you will need to write a study plan to explain the reasons why you would like to study in Canada. You should also explain what you will do with the degree or diploma you will earn at the end of your studies in Canada.
To get a study visa for Canada you will have to submit a strong application for a study visa. Your application must include all of the study visa application forms along with your supporting documents that show you have enough money to pay for the tuition, school supplies, health insurance as well as all living expenses. To get a study visa for Canada you would have to submit your complete application to the visa office that is responsible for your country of residence and or nationality.
For further information on how to get a study visa for Canada, or to retain our services to prepare and represent you on your application for a study visa for Canada, feel free to contact our offices.
Aug 5, 2013 | How To
How to get a Work Visa for Canada
The first step to get a Work Visa for Canada requires that you have a job offer from a Canadian employer.
Your employer must obtain formal authorization from the Canadian government to hire you as a temporary foreign worker. After your employer obtains this approval, you would be eligible to submit an application for a work visa for Canada. To get a work visa for Canada you would have to prove that you are qualified to perform the job duties that you have been hired to perform. When you submit your application for a work visa for Canada it is imperative that you provide sufficient documents to prove your qualifications and previous work experience. Since English is the official language in Canada you will have to satisfy the immigration officer that you can speak and understand English. When you apply for a work visa to Canada you may be called for an interview in front of a Canada immigration officer. The Canada immigration officer will evaluate your English ability. In order to better satisfy the English requirement we recommend that you take the IELTS language examination. You may wonder how many people get a work visa for Canada, but this mainly depends on their application. You must meet the main requirements, and submit a complete and thorough application.
To learn more on how you can Get a Work Visa for Canada, feel free to email or contact us directly.
