Immigrating to Canada and Finding Employment: A Do-It-Yourself Kit for Skilled Workers under the Latest Immigration Policy. A Step-by-Step Settlement & Job Search Guide - A 3 in 1 Publication, Revised Edition - Softcover

Nadeem, Tariq

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0973314028 ISBN 13: 9780973314021

Publisher: Self-Help Publisher, 2003

Synopsis

This is a 3 in 1 publication. A do-it-yourself kit for skilled workers under latest immigration policy effective from June 28, 2002. A comprehensive step-by-step settlement guide for new immigrants and visitors. A detailed job search guide with profession specific addresses.

The do-it-yourself kit will enable the skilled workers to access their eligibility and prepare their immigration application professionally without any external help. This will potentially save them US$ 3000-5000 as professional fee charged by immigration consultants.

If you think that you are proficient enough in English language and do not want to take IELTS test to prove your English language ability which is strongly recommended in new policy. But at the same time if you want to secure points for English language without interview then you will find a specimen of alternate submission in this book which is required to consider exemption from IELTS test.

If your points are short to become eligible for immigration under point system then you will find all available job search tools and resources in this book which will enable you to register online with thousands of Canadian and American recruiting agencies and employers for free to secure a job offer and subsequently the 10 points towards your eligibility.

You will also find North American style resume and top interview questions asked by Canadian employers with practice interview example in this book.

If you do not have any degree or diploma and cannot qualify for Canadian immigration under point system but if you have 1-2 years of apprenticeship and experience in your skill with good English or French language ability or both then you can try for Temporary Work Permit to work in Canada by securing a job offer through this job search guide. Canada issue 90,000 temporary work permit every year which can be obtained in 3 to 6 months time. Temporary Work Permit holders could be eligible for Canadian immigration with their families after working certain period of time in Canada.

If you fall under refugee, business, entrepreneur, self-employed or skilled worker category and your case is in process then you will also find a step-by-step newcomer’s settlement guide and what you should know before you leave for Canada. This guide will prepare you in advance to well plan your moves and time to avoid surprises, cultural shock and loss of money. It will also help you to prepare your immigration interview if you got any with the wealth of information about Canada.

This publication has been produced with the approval of Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and with the authorization of Communication Canada, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1M4.

About this title

About the Author

The Author is a Mechanical Engineer and Cisco Certified Network and Design professional (CCNP, CCDP, A+) with more then 14 years of experience in his field of expertise with multi-national companies especially in Middle East. He arrived in Canada as an immigrant and faced numerous surprises and challenges as well as suffering a number of losses.

The Author has a flare to help and teach, he wishes to save new immigrants from potential losses and miseries by sharing the wealth of information that he has gathered while immigrating and settling in Canada. After interviewing hundreds of new immigrants from various countries, the author has come to the conclusion that the root cause of all the problems and loss of hard earned money is the lack of information before arriving in Canada.

So by compiling this publication he is giving everything to new or potential immigrants to access their eligibility under every immigration class and submit their immigration application by themselves in a professional manner. Also start working towards their eligibility for employment in Canada and explore or secure a job offer or small business while their cases are in process.

The Author can be reached at tariq_nadeem@sympatico.ca for advise or feedback upon his publication.

From the Inside Flap

WHY CHOOSE CANADA?

Canada has a long tradition of welcoming immigrants. Home to two official languages, English and French, Canada is also a multicultural society, with more than 17% of the population reporting a mother tongue other than English or French. During the 1990s, Canada received between 200,000 and 250,000 immigrants per year. In 2001, Canada actually exceeded its target for the first time in years with 250,346 newcomers being granted permanent resident status. This limit will be increased up to 300,000 per year to offset Canada s aging population to synchronize it to 1% of the total population.

50% of all the newcomers come to Toronto, 15% go to Vancouver and 11% to Montreal. Canada is rich, according to World Wealth Report 2001 by Cap Gemini Ernst & Young, 31% of the world s millionaires live in North America while 4% in Middle East, 24% in Asia Pacific, 36% in Europe and 1% in Africa. Canadians pay $138 Billion every year through their credit card for their shopping.

UN says Canada is the best country in the world!

The United Nations has rated Canada several times the top country in the world for overall quality of life. Canadians enjoy a comfortable standard of living, good health care, social security, a high level of education, and a relatively safe and clean environment. The Charter of Rights and Freedoms entrenched in the Canadian constitution guarantees such fundamental rights as equality, mobility and legal rights, as well as freedom of speech, assembly and association.

A 1997 survey of people in 20 countries found that the majority placed Canada in the top ten list of countries where they would like to live. Most consider Canada a generous, peaceful and compassionate nation, while they see Canadians as honest, friendly and polite.

Few facts about Canada

Canada is a land of great natural beauty, from the rugged shores of Newfoundland to the mild climate and beautiful mountains of the west coast. The largest country in the world, it has six time zones. With its coasts, vast forests, mountain ranges, lakes and expanses of prairies, Canada is rich in natural resources. It contains 38 national parks, more than 1000 provincial parks, and nearly 50 territorial parks.

Based on the 1996 census data:
· about 28% of the population reported origins other than British Isles, French or Canadian
· recent immigrants had higher levels of education than the Canadian-born population
· six out of ten households owned their own home
· university or other post-secondary graduates represented 40% of the population over the age of 15 Canadian Students Performance.

Canadian students among top in world survey. They are ranked fourth over-all in UNICEF report. Results reflect that immigrants do better in Canada then any other developed country offering immigration. According to UNICEF report following are the educational performance ranking in reading, math and science among 24 developed nations. They are the members of organization for economic cooperation.

1. South Korea
2. Japan
3. Finland
4. Canada
5. Australia
6. Austria
7. United Kingdom
8. Ireland
9. Sweden
10. Czech Republic
11. New Zealand
12. France
13. Switzerland
14. Belgium
15. Iceland
16. Hungary
17. Norway
18. United States
19. Germany
20. Denmark
21. Spain
22. Italy
23. Greece
24. Portugal

Source: Canadian press

ONTARIO BUDGET 2002-03

REVENUE

The projected revenue is $66,544,000,000. Here s where each budget dollar come from.

Government of Canada
Canada Health & Social Transfer 10.0 ¢
Other Federal 2.0 ¢

Income from Government Enterprises
Lottery & Gaming Corp. 3.7 ¢
Liquor Control Board of Ontario 1.5 ¢
Ontario Power Generation Inc. & Hydro One 0.8 ¢

Other Revenue

Vehicle/Driver Registration fees 1.0 ¢
Liquor Licence Board of Ontario 1.0 ¢
Other Revenue 7.0 ¢

Taxation Revenue
Other Taxes 4.0 ¢
Gasoline & fuel taxes 4.0 ¢
Employer health tax 6.0 ¢
Corporation tax 9.0 ¢
Retail sales tax 21.0 ¢
Personal Income tax 29.0 ¢

EXPENSES 2002-03
How a budget dollar is spent.

Social services 12.0 ¢
Justice 4.0 ¢
General Government 3.0 ¢
Environment resources & economic dev. 9.0 ¢
Public debt interest 14.0 ¢
Education 19.0 ¢
Health 39.0 ¢

Source: Canadian Press

Edition details

• Publisher: Self-Help Publisher
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0973314028
• ISBN 13: 9780973314021
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 236