July 19, 2021
After 3 years of stay in Canada, Donald Mempin may now apply for Canadian Citizenship! Congrats!
May 2, 2016
Immigrate to Canada via New Brunswick Express Entry Entry Stream
April 22, 2016
Mr. Shannon Pelayo, a Registered Nurse, was recently granted a PR Visa via Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP)
March 1, 2016
Health Care Professional - British Columbia Express Entry
January 31, 2016
Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP)
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So I thought of writing about Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) and to guide those planing to immigrate to Canada. So here it goes...
In a nut shell, you are not eligible to apply for permanent residence in Canada under AINP if you:
- are presently not in Alberta and with a valid work permit, or
- don't have a valid job offer from an employer in Alberta or
- don't have financial resources and farm management experience to establish a farm in Alberta
January 15, 2016
UPDATE: New Brunswick FREE Information Session Official Sign Up Page
December 9, 2015
Morden Immigration - Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative
Morden is a smaller Canadian city of about 9,000 residents. Located in the heart of the continent, Morden is a growing prairie city with plenty of opportunities to get involved in the community.
Morden prides itself on providing a vibrant community with an extraordinary quality of life that will inspire your senses. Boasting world-class events such as the Corn & Apple Festival, full medical services at Agassiz Medical Centre and Boundary Trails Hospital, and modern conference & recreational facilities at the Access Event Centre, Morden caters to all needs and lifestyles.
Morden’s Community Driven Immigration Initiative offers formal support to applicants who have no other connections or means up support in Canada. In order to qualify you MUST:
- Be between the ages of 21 and 45
- Have no other connection to other parts of Canada (e.i. through friends, relatives or previous employment or education)
- Have completed a post-secondary education or training program of at least one year duration, for which you received a diploma, certificate, or degree
- At least two years of full-time work experience in the past five years
- A General IELTS test with a minimum score of 5 in EACH band
- Have the genuine intention and ability to economically establish and settle in Morden
- Have settlement funds as required by MPNP ($10,000 for the Principal Applicant and $2,000 for each dependent). This is in addition to any funds needed for exploratory visits expenses.
- Fall within one of our targeted occupations: (manufacturing entry level worker, cabinetmakers, factory sewing machine operators and heavy vehicle mechanic)
March 2, 2014
Regional Labour Market Demand | Nova Scotia Nominee Program
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The following are the In-Demand Occupations identified under the Regional Labour Market Demand Stream of Nova Scotia Nominee Program:
- Systems Testing Technicians
- Industrial Engineering and Manufacturing Technologists and Technicians
- Registered Nurses
- Head Nurses and Supervisors
- Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
- Managers in Health Care
- Computer Engineers
- Licensed Practical Nurses
- Electrical and Electronics Engineers
- Mechanical Engineers
- User Support Technicians
- Industrial and Manufacturing Engineers
- Specialist Physicians
- General Practitioners and Family Physicians
- Financial Auditors and Accountants
- Software Engineers and Designers
- Medical Laboratory Technologists and Pathologists' Assistants
- Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
- Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
- Welders
- Machinists
- Industrial Electricians
- Steamfitters/Pipefitters
- Sheet Metal Workers
Please get in touch with your Agent if you already have a contract with Canadian Immigration Consultancy. For those interested to apply, please send resume to canada@proimmigrationadvisers.com.
November 17, 2013
New Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Starting January 2, 2014
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- International Skilled Worker Program
- Saskatchewan Experience
- Entrepreneur and Farm
If you have a relative in Saskatchewan, this will be your chance. You no longer need a job offer to be nominated! However, SINP will accept only 250 applications in 2014 from applicants without a job offer. You have to get ready now!
Please note that not all occupations will be eligible under the new SINP - International Skilled Worker Program. A priority list will be made available in December 2013.
UPDATE: For those inquiring about the New Saskatchewan Immigrant Nominee Program (SINP) Starting January 2, 2014, please send email to canada@proimmigrationadvisers.com
July 23, 2012
Community Identified stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
You don't want the Quebec Skilled Worker Program because of the French Language? Try the Community Identified stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)!
You don't necessarily need a job offer for this program. All you need is a Letter of Identification from any of the following Mandated Organizations for the Community Identified stream of the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP):
- Annapolis-Digby Economic Development Agency - www.annapolisdigby.com
- Antigonish Regional Development Authority - www.antigonishrda.ns.ca
- Cape Breton County Economic Development Authority - www.cbceda.org
- Colchester Regional Development Agency - www.corda.ca
- Cumberland Regional Economic Development Authority - www.creda.net
- Greater Halifax Partnership - www.greaterhalifax.com
- Guysborough County Regional Development Authority - www.gcrda.ns.ca
- Hants Regional Development Authority - www.hantscounty.com
- Kings Regional Development Agency - www.kingsrda.ca
- Lunenburg Queens Regional Development - www.lqrda.ca
- Pictou Regional Development Agency - www.pictourda.ca
- Strait-Highlands Regional Development Agency - www.strait-highlands.ns.ca
- Victoria County Municipality - www.victoriacounty.com
If you are a client of Canadian Immigration Consultancy, please contact your Agent and inquire about this program. We will be glad to assist with this option at no extra cost.
For those interested to live and work in Nova Scotia, you may sign up a consultancy agreement with only P28,000 initial deposit. If interested, please send your updated resume to aapuntar@go2canada.com.
March 11, 2012
MPNP Foreign Skilled Worker Backlog Reduction Initiative
The MPNP has launched Foreign Skilled Worker (FSW) Backlog Reduction Initiative in partnership with CIC as a means to alleviate the backlog of applicants under the CIC Federal Skilled Worker Program.
To be eligible for the MPNP FSW Backlog Reduction Initiative you must have received a letter of invitation from Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC).
If you received a letter under this MPNP initiative, you must file your application on or before June 30, 2012.
You will receive an invitation letter to apply under MPNP Foreign Skilled Worker Backlog Reduction Initiative if you have a pending FSW application filed before Feb 27, 2008 and that you indicated Manitoba as your destination.
Ontario FSW Pilot Program | Opportunities Ontario
Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) has asked provinces and territories for assistance in reducing the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) backlog of applications submitted before February 2008 through the FSW Backlog Reduction Pilot (FSW Pilot) initiative.

The province of Ontario identified five (5) occupations in which applicants destined to the province will get an opportunity to apply for an Ontario nomination leading to permanent residency on an expedited basis.
If you submitted an application for permanent residence in Canada under the FSW program and that you declared Ontario as your destination, you will receive an invitation to apply as nominee if your occupation is any of the following:
Computer Analysts and Consultants (NOC 2171)
Software Developers (NOC 2173)
Interactive Media Programmers and Developers (NOC 2174)
Financial and Investment Analysts (NOC 1112)
Mathematicians (NOC 2161)
Applicant to Opportunities Ontario under the FSW Pilot must meet the following criteria:
1. Intend to live and work in Ontario.
2. Be in one of the five occupations identified by Ontario (Computer Analysts and Consultants/NOC 2171, Software Developers/NOC 2173, Interactive Media Programmers and Developers/NOC 2174, Financial and Investment Analysts/NOC 1112, Mathematicians/NOC 2161).
3. Have a minimum of 3 years of related, paid, full-time verifiable experience in that occupation within the past 5 years.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
4. Have a minimum of a 3-year degree from a post-secondary institution.
5. Have a minimum language proficiency of 6.5 for the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) or 4.5 for the Test d’evaluation du français (TEF).
6. Demonstrate a minimum level of savings/income to support yourself and your dependants. See 2011 Updated Settlement Funds Schedule for the amount you need.
If you received an invitation to apply under Ontario FSW Pilot Program, you must submit your application on or before May 4, 2012. Opportunities Ontario can only nominate 600 applicants under this initiative.
March 10, 2012
AINP - Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Backlog Reduction Pilot
If you have a pending FSW application filed before February 27, 2008 and that you selected Alberta as your destination, you may be eligible under AINP - Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Backlog Reduction Pilot. This would mean an expedited process!

You will receive a letter from Citizenship and Immigration Canada inviting you to apply under this program if in your Federal Skilled Worker application you indicated that you were interested in moving to Alberta and that you work in one of four occupations in need in Alberta:
NOC 0211 – Engineering Managers
NOC 2131 – Civil Engineers
NOC 2132 – Mechanical Engineers
NOC 0911 – Manufacturing Managers
Criteria you must meet in order to be eligible for the AINP
At the time of application to the AINP, you the Candidate must:
1. Intend to and be able to live and work in Alberta
2. Be between the ages of 24 and 55
3. Meet the following education criteria:
- You have completed a post-secondary diploma or degree program at least two (2) years in duration at an accredited educational institution, in a field of study directly related to your current employment and work experience:
If you are working as a NOC 0211 – Engineering Manager, NOC 2131 – Civil Engineer or NOC 2131 – Mechanical Engineer, a related field of study includes an engineering technology diploma or degree, and
- You currently meet and/or met the licensing or registration requirements to perform the job duties of your current and previous jobs in the country in which you were performing those job duties (if applicable) OR
- You have a “Letter of No Objection” from the body regulating the engineering profession in Alberta, The Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA) or be registered with APEGGA as a foreign licensee.
4. Be currently performing the job duties of the occupation (NOC) identified in the letter you received from CIC advising you of this Pilot, and have a minimum of three (3) years paid, full-time work experience performing duties in this occupation since January 1, 2007
5. Have achieved a minimum overall band score of 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in the last two (2) years OR a minimum of Level 4.0 on the Test d’evaluation de français (TEF) in the last two (2) years.
6. Have accessible funds in a bank or financial institution of at least CAD $10,000 for the Candidate, and CAD $2,000 for each of the Candidate’s dependants (spouse or common-law partner and child)
Joint accounts with your Spouse/Common-law partner (if applicable) in which you are clearly identified as one of the account holders are acceptable.
Please note that meeting these criteria does not guarantee your application will be assessed, or that you will be issued a Nomination letter or a permanent resident visa.
If you received an invitation letter, you must submit your application on or before June 1, 2012. More information here.
Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) Program Backlog Reduction | FSW Pilot Program
If you submit an application for permanent residence in Canada under the Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) program before Feb 27, 2008, there may be a good news for you.

We recently received correspondences from 3 Provincial Case Processing Pilot offices of Citizenship and Immigration Canada for 92 clients with pending FSW application filed before February 27, 2008. This is part of CIC's Federal Skilled Workers (FSW) Program Backlog Reduction Pilot program.
The three provinces are Alberta, Ontario and Manitoba. If you declared any of the said provinces as your destination in Canada and your occupation is included in the province's in-demand occupation, you will receive a letter of invitation to submit an application for Provincial Nominee Program.
More information about FSW Backlog Reduction Pilot here:
AINP - Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Backlog Reduction Pilot
Ontario FSW Pilot Program
Manitoba Foreign Skilled Worker Backlog Reduction Initiative
This program is not limited to the three provinces. This FSW Backlog Reduction Pilot is a partnership with Citizenship and Immigration Canada and provincial and territorial governments in Canada. But as of this writing, we have only received a letter of invitation from Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta.
December 6, 2011
Update: Provincial Nominee Program Application Process
Effective Dec. 1, 2011, all provincial nominees must submit their permanent resident applications to CIC's new centralized intake unit in Sydney, N.S. This is after receiving the nomination certificate from the province.
Prior to this, provincial nominees submit permanent resident visa applications to the Canadian Visa Office. With the new Provincial Nominee Program Application Process, it may mean further delay in the application process.
Provincial Nominee Program now have 3 application stages:
1. Application for Nomination Certificate
2. Assessment from CIO
3. Verification by the Canadian Visa Office.
More information about the changes here.
August 10, 2011
MPNP Online Applicatiion Tool | Changes in Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
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| MPNP Online Application Tool |
This streamlined online application process is the first and most successful immigration program of its kind in Canada.
MPNP priority streams include Employer Direct Stream, International Student Stream, Family Support Stream and Strategic Initiative Stream.
Applicants under MPNP General Steam are accepted by mail only, and receive regular processing. This program is still open. However, MPNP is now requiring a detailed settlement plan. MPNP General Stream is not a sponsorship program, your financial situation and the community in which you've chosen to settle are two considerations in adaptability.
These changes in Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program will definitely help improve the application process for those who intend to live and work in Manitoba.
July 15, 2011
MPNP Family Support Stream | Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program
Immigrating to Manitoba, Canada through MPNP Family Support Stream?

Here are the basic qualifications for Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) Family Support Stream:
Age. Must be between the ages of 21 and 49 Education. You have completed minimum of one year post secondary educational or training program and received a diploma, certificate or degree Work Experience. You have minimum of 2 years of full time work experience within the past 5 years. There is currently no restricted occupations. Language Ability. IELTS General Training Exam Result not lower than 5 or proof of English language proficiency from school and employer. Best to take the IELTS. Adaptability. You must be able to establish your intention and ability to successfully establish in Manitoba based on your connection in the province (i.e. support from qualified family/relatives in Manitoba). You must also be able to convince the visa officer that you are employable in Manitoba.
Close family/relative in Manitoba is defined as mother/father, son/daughter/, sister/brother, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew, grandparent or first cousin (your aunt/uncle's son/daughter).
Other streams under Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program are the General Stream, Employer Stream and Strategic Initiative.
June 11, 2010
Has the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program ended?
There are rumors circuating around that the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) will be ending this year. I often receive this kind of question about MPNP.
Has the Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program ended?
If you have questions about Canada's immigration programs, always consult the official website first. That's what I did and here's the answer I found:
No. The MPNP does not end. There is no deadline date to submit applications.
Ok. The site's FAQ may not be updated. Now, consider what I've found from Labour Market Bulletin - Manitoba (May 2010):
The province has announced that it will increase the minimum wage by 50 cents an hour to $9.50 on October 1. The Manitoba Labour Federation was advocating for an increase of 75 cents an hour effective April 1, while business leaders were advocating for either an increase of no more than 30 cents or no increase at all. Manitoba created almost 7,000 jobs in April, increasing from 612,200 employed to 619,000 over the month.
The unemployment rate for Manitoba in April was 4.9%, up from the 4.6% unemployment rate for April 2009, while the labour force participation rate increased from 68.9% to 69.8% in the same time period.
In 2009, over 12,000 immigrants entered Manitoba, the largest annual immigration total since 1913. This increase from the 3,725 immigrants to Manitoba in 1999 means that immigration levels have tripled in the last decade. This increase has been attributed to the provincial nominee program which was introduced in 1998. The province has a target of increasing immigration to 20,000 immigrants per year 2017.
Manitoba targets 20,000 immigrants!
I've been trying to search for official announcements regarding the planned ending of MPNP but without luck. What I do know is that they are still processing applications. In fact, here's a MPNP applicant I have assisted who were issued visa just recently.

Mr and Mrs Vergara, together with their children will be moving to Canada before the school year begins this year. They were sponsored by Mr. Vergara's former colleague and kumpare.
To qualify under MPNP General Stream, you need two distant relatives or friends who are ready and willing to support you. In their case, the wife of Mr. Vergara's kumpare served as the 2nd sponsor.
Mr. and Mrs Vergara are both doing great on their chosen fields. But they still decided to immigrate to Canada because of one thing - they want to prepare a better future for their children. It is a major decision and takes a lot of courage to get out of your comfort zone. But they did it just the same and it's for a noble intention. Hats off to the Vergara couples!
Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program is still open. File your application now!
August 8, 2009
NTNP Guidelines for Critical Impact Worker Guidelines
The NTNP Critical Impact Worker program is intended to assist Northwest Territories (NWT) employers with critical labour shortages that cannot be filled by local residents. This category is designed to increase the labour pool for entry level jobs (NOC skill levels C & D) in the hospitality and service sector industry to address the critical need of semi-skilled workers in the NWT.
Employees must have worked in the position for six months under a temporary foreign worker permit. This category will be closely monitored and will remain in place until the labour market for semi-skilled workers within the NWT economy indicates this category is no longer required.
Application process and eligibility requirements under the Critical Impact Worker is almost similar to that of NTNP Skilled Worker Category. The only difference is that the Critical Impact Worker is applicable only to workers classified under NOC skill levels C & D and has been working in Canada for at least six months.
NTNP Guidelines for Skilled Worker Category
Here's the Northwest Territories Nominee Program guidelines for Skilled Worker.
The NTNP Skilled Worker Category is an employer driven process that is intended for skilled occupations for which formal education and/or specialized training is required (NOC Skills Level O, A and B). It is designed to attract qualified individuals that will assist with shortages of skilled workers in the Northwest Territories (NWT).
Employer Eligibility:
Have a job vacancy; Identify a potential nominee; Be a registered business, industry association or a local, municipal, First
Nation or Territorial government in the NWT that has been registered and
operational for a minimum of one year;Provide proof that they have tried to recruit locally and nationally to fill the
position using national advertising requirements; and,Obtain a Labour Market Opinion (LMO)
A Human Resources Plan that verifies the need to fill the position with a nominee will be evaluated as an asset to the application. The employer is responsible for completion of the application form and for submission of all required documentation to ECE.
The Offer of Employment must:
Be for a permanent full-time position; Be in an occupation that falls into NOC Matrix Skill Levels O, A or B Not conflict with existing collective bargaining agreements; Comply with the NWT Employment Standards Act; and, Provide a comparable industry rate of pay.
Nominee Eligibility:
Have the required certification or accreditation for the specific trade or
occupation;Be licensed or accepted by the Territorial body governing the occupation or trade, if applicable; Be able to conduct basic communications in either English or French,
depending on the official language of the work place; and,Not be a refugee claimant.
When submitting an application form, employers should be sure to include the
following documents:
Letter of offer of employment Proof of attempted local and national recruitment for the position Labour Market Opinion (LMO) Original or certified true copy of nominee’s accreditation translated into
English or FrenchOriginal or certified true copy confirming nominee’s previous work experience, translated into English or French Copy of nominee’s temporary work permit (if available or applicable).
Here's where you may get more information, application forms and where to send your NTNP Skilled Worker category application:
Canada/NWT Service Centre
North Slave Region
Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the NWT
Greenstone Building
110, 5101 - 50TH AVE
BOX 1320
YELLOWKNIFE NT X1A 2L9
Ph: (867) 766-5100
Fx: (867) 873-0423
ECE Service Centre
Deh Cho Region
Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the NWT
9802 – 98 Ave
BOX 740
FORT SIMPSON NT XOE ONO
Ph: (867) 695-7332
Fx: (867) 695-7351
ECE Service Centre
Sahtu Region
Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the NWT
BOX 147
NORMAN WELLS NT XOE OVO
Ph: (867) 587-7163
Fx: (867) 587-2612
ECE Service Centre
Beaufort Delta Region
Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the NWT
Mack Travel Building, 2nd Floor
BAG SERVICE #1
INUVIK NT XOE OTO
Ph: (867) 777-7137
Fx: (867) 777-7218
ECE Service Centre
Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the NWT
Courthouse Building
8 CAPITAL DRIVE
HAY RIVER NT XOE 1G2
Ph: (867) 874-5050
Fx: (867) 874-5062
ECE Service Centre
South Slave Region
Education, Culture and Employment
Government of the NWT
Sweetgrass Building
BOX 1406
FORT SMITH NT XOE OPO
Ph: (867) 872-7425
Fx: (867) 872-4507
I'll update this post once the application forms for NTNP Skilled Worker Category are made available online at GNWT Education, Culture and employment website, http://www.ece.gov.nt.ca.
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