by John Marco | Apr 20, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
House and Apartment Rental For newcomers, rental eats up at least a third of the total household expense. In 2010, the average rent for a 2 bedroom apartment across Canada is $ 835 per month. Provincially, the highest average monthly rents were in Alberta ($1,036),...
by John Marco | Apr 18, 2011 | Canada, Federal Skilled Worker
The following are the forms needed to be completed for the application. Forms General Information. Instruction Guide [IM EG7000] Application for Permanent Residence in Canada [IMM 008] Schedule 1: Background/Declaration [IMM 0008 Schedule 1] Schedule 3: Economic...
by John Marco | Apr 17, 2011 | Canada, Federal Skilled Worker
When the Medical Request is issued by the Local Visa Office, the Principal Applicant together with the Dependents must have their Medical Exams with the Designated Medical Practitioners (DMP). To determine the DMP in your particular country, you may go to the CIC site...
by John Marco | Apr 16, 2011 | Canada, Federal Skilled Worker
Proof of Funds (also known as Settlement Funds) are required to ensure that the applicants can support themselves and their dependents. The amount required depends on the no. of family members that will be moving in to Canada. The amount may change so check the CIC...
by John Marco | Apr 16, 2011 | Canada, FAQ
Canada Health Care Benefits can only be used upon the issuance of the health card by the Provincial Health Ministry. Usually it takes 2-3 months for its issuance except for Manitoba and Alberta which provides it immediately upon landing. So prior to having the health...
by John Marco | Apr 16, 2011 | Canada, FAQ
The following are the Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) useful links: Link Description http://www.cic.gc.ca Main Website. CIC was established in 1994 to link immigration services with citizenship registration, to promote unique ideas all Canadian share and to...
by John Marco | Apr 15, 2011 | Canada, General Information
Many consider weather as part of their main consideration for their landing plans. Canada being near the arctic is a natural cold country. The vastness of its land area though makes the weather different for the different provinces. Below is the table for average...
by John Marco | Apr 15, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
Coming from a country that has a weak health care framework, I’m amazed to see the benefits that Canada provides for their people. The healthcare in Canada is mostly free and covers most of the services that are being offered by private entities. Healthcards are...
by John Marco | Apr 14, 2011 | Canada, Settlement
CIIP is an initiative of the Canadian government to assist newcomers in their economic integration. It provides the following services: Provides free orientation for FSW applicants together with their adult dependents Provides free planning and online support Partners...
by John Marco | Apr 14, 2011 | Canada, FAQ
Here’s a list of Immigration Acronyms with its corresponding meaning: AOR – Acknowledgement of Receipt CAIPS – Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System. CANN – Community Airport Newcomers’ Network CELPIP – Canadian English...
