New Canadian Immigration Policy 2012

CANADIAN IMMIGRATION POLICY 2012

2011 is approaching its end and those who are interested in Immigration to Canada are asking about the new Canadian immigration policy for 2012. There are couple of reasons behind this question. They either missed the chance to submit their Federal Skilled Worker application in 2011 and their occupation got capped in the skilled occupations list of 2011. Some people, who did not see their occupation in the previous FSW list, are wondering whether they would be able to apply under FSW in 2012.

This post will work as a placeholder and as soon as the hints of new Canadian immigration policy 2012 are received, it will be updated with details. The new FSW policy will be implemented from July 1, 2012, however, we might be able to have some glimpses in the changes proposed, if any.

Canadian Immigration Points Calculator 2012

Points calculator does not seem to be changing any soon and the Canadian immigration points calculator 2012 would most likely NOT bring any changes. However, if any change happens, it will be updated here.

Canadian Immigration Skilled Occupations List 2012

FSW Occupations list for 2012 seems like the largest issue among the aspiring migrants to Canada. Any changes in the Canadian immigration skilled occupations list 2012 will either bring positive changes for applicants in shape of increase in the number of occupations eligible for Canadian immigration or it will reduce the number of occupations.

The backlog of the immigration cases submitted has already been slashed by 50% due to efficiency of CIC and we hope thhat it will allow CIC to get more applications for federal skilled worker immigration.

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Understanding HONG KONG IMMIGRATION - Quality Migrant Admission Scheme

Hong Kong's Quality Migrant Admission Scheme (QMAS)

• Entrant Scheme to attract highly skilled or talented people to enter & remain in HK
• Applicants need to meet set Pre-requisites
• Pass Points test-either General OR Achievement
• High scoring applications are selected in a selection exercise by the HK Department of Immigration within a quarterly quota
• Approval-in-Principal Letter given for Interview in HK
• Attend Interview with original documents
• Entry Visa / Work Permit granted for one year initially and extendable
• Permanent Residency after 7 years
• Can bring spouse & children under 18 to HK

Career Strategy: Why Hong Kong?

Hence, a stint in Hong Kong will add a lot of mileage to your career that very few of your colleagues will be able to boast of.

A job abroad can give your career a big boost. Foreign experience shows bosses that you're unusually adaptable and versatile. It can put you on a fast track for advancement.

Working in Hong Kong adds great value to your resume as you would have interacted with China, Pakistan, Asia Pacific, and the Gulf in some way or the other.

Job Opportunities

Hong Kong is the leading financial centre of Asia and is one of the top sources of outward direct foreign investment in Asia

Logistics and trade-supporting services, such as Product testing and inspection, Arbitration and mediation, Trade finance documentation and Insurance

As China liberalizes its markets due to its WTO membership commitments, Hong Kong firms are increasingly active in connecting suppliers in other countries with consumers in the Chinese Mainland and elsewhere in Asia.

Eligibility

All applicants must satisfy all of the following prerequisites:

• Age-18 or above
• Financial requirement-He/she is capable of supporting and accommodating himself / herself and his/her dependents, if any, on his/her own financial resources without relying on public assistance during his/her stay in Hong Kong
• Good character-No criminal record or adverse immigration record in Hong Kong or elsewhere
• Language proficiency- The applicant should be proficient in written and spoken English or Chinese
• Basic educational qualification-Good education background, normally a first degree from a recognized university or a tertiary educational institution

Points Based Test

In addition to meeting all Pre-Requisites, applicants have to pass any one of the points based test: 

General Points Based Test is based on

• Age
• Academic Qualifications
• Work Experience
• Language Proficiency
• Family Background

Minimum pass mark: 80 points out of 165

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Australian Immigration to evaluate Professional Year visa program

The Australia Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) announced they will perform an evaluation of the Professional Year visa program in 2011-2012. The evaluation will assess if the Professional Year visa is achieving its original objectives and also identify potential improvements to the immigration program.

The Professional Year visa program has been available since 2008 and is a structured development immigration program, available to Engineers, Accountants and IT Professionals immigrating to Australia. The program helps graduates to find employment and successful completion provides 5 points towards meeting the Points Based Skilled Migration pass mark.

The Professional Year visa program is a structured professional development program combining formal learning and workplace experience. A Professional Year will:

• familiarise participants with the norms and values in the Australian workplace as well as the Australian employment market and workplace culture
• teach participants how to communicate effectively and professionally in the Australian workplace with colleagues, managers and clients
• include an internship (work experience) to educate participants about all aspects of work practices in an Australian company.

Australian immigration has also said that current and past Professional Year visa program students will be requested to anonymously complete a survey which collects basic demographic information and seeks specific input regarding each student's Professional Year. The survey results will be part of a discussion paper expected to be finished in 2012.

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Immigration Options for IT Professionals - Canada, Australia, New Zealand & Hong Kong

Getting permanent resident visa of popular immigration destinations has, perhaps, never been tougher for the IT professionals! Here is some highly valuable and updated information for such professionals, as on November, 2011.

• Canada Quebec: Quebec Skilled Worker Program is the best possible option for applicants to immigrate to Canada. All you need to have is the time, and the inclination, to learn the French language. One can file the application and learn the French language while the interview is being scheduled. Quebec offers one of the best employment options for the IT professionals in Canada.

• Australia: Outside of Canada, Australia Immigration is the best and the most definite option for the IT professionals. Major IT occupations -- like Database Administrator, Systems Administrator, Systems Analyst, Computer Network and Systems Engineer, ICT Business Analyst, Network Analyst, Software Engineer, Developer Programmer, Analyst Programmer, Software Tester, ICT Security Specialist, Software and Applications Programmers are open for immigration.
  What is more, the application processing time can be 12 months to 16 months approximately. Australia is just unmatchable when it comes to available employment opportunities for the IT specialists. IT professionals with excellent English communication skills should go for Australia as option one.

• New Zealand: A young Engineering degree holder with just 3 years of experience in the IT is hardly likely to be qualified for many countries. And even applicants with many years of IT related work experience may not qualify for Australia or Canada if his IELTS score is just 6.5 overall. Well, good news is that qualified IT professionals with IELTS score of 6.5 can apply under the New Zealand Skilled Migrant Program.

• Hong Kong: Hong Kong Immigration offers excellent job opportunities and a shorter application processing time frames of around only 12 months. Just a short flying time from India, Hong Kong is a major financial and business hub and next to China - one of the fastest growing economies across the world. Only negative aspect is that one can, at maximum, become a resident and not a citizen of Hong Kong. But still it is a good option to consider. 
  
  
  

  
  

Quebec (Canada) Pictures

Quick Facts about Quebec

Quebec is the largest Canadian province in area, and the second largest in population. Quebec is a mainly French-speaking society, and the defence of its language and culture colours all politics in the province.

Location of the Province of Quebec:

• between Ontario, James Bay and Hudson Bay on the west and Labrador and the Gulf of St. Lawrence on the east, and between Hudson Strait and Ungava Bay on the north and New Brunswick and the United States on the south

Area of Quebec:

1,542,056 sq. km (595,391 sq. miles) (Natural Resources Canada, 2001)

Population of Quebec:

7,546,131 (Statistics Canada, 2006 Census)

Capital City of Quebec:

Quebec City, Quebec

Date Quebec Entered Confederation:

July 1, 1867

Government of Quebec:

Liberal

Last Quebec Provincial Election:

December 8, 2008

Main Quebec Industries:

Agriculture, manufacturing, energy, mining, forestry, transportation

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Many Good Reasons For Choosing QUEBEC

Extensive potential markets

Québec is an ideal location for companies seeking to conquer North American markets. Within a perimeter of 1,000 km, lies a market of more than 130million consumers awaits you. In addition, thanks to free trade agreements with the United States and Mexico, this market can potentially expand to more than 413 million.

Quality labour force

Québec’s large labour pool is distinctive for its training, availability, multilingualism and highly affordable remuneration scales.

Competitive operating costs

Labour and electricity costs are particularly advantageous and so are those associated with the rental or construction of commercial space.

Efficient transportation network

Québec’s intermodal transportation system affords easy access to North American markets. Its international, regional and local airports, 70,000 km of highways, 6,600 km of railways, 10 ports and 40 maritime routes, and vast state-of-the-art telecommunications network all serve to facilitate trade with partners around the world.

Considerable venture capital

For a number of years now, Québec has been the Canadian centre for venture capital.

Advantageous corporate tax system

Québec’s tax system is based on a tax rate on profits that is among the most advantageous in North America. This modest tax rate, combined with tax measures intended to support new businesses and investments, makes Québec’s system highly competitive.

Flexible administrative procedures

Procedures for registering or incorporating a business in Québec are rapid, streamlined and inexpensive.

Registered company: approximately C$35
Corporation: approximately C$800

Business support programs

Several support programs are available to meet the needs of Québec small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). Intended to encourage growth, they may be in the form of loan guarantees, repayable contributions, tax credits or subsidies:

• Technical support and guidance in developing business plans, site searches, prospecting and partnership.
• Financial support for business start-ups and expansion, export, design, innovation, research and development.