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Visas for entering Canada

2015-08-06T07:14:07Z

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Canada is a paradise for overseas immigrants interested in work, study, or business in Canada. The advanced economy and high living standards of the people attracts individuals to immigrate to Canada. However, there are also ample numbers of job opportunities for the skilled immigrants in view of industrial revolution and ongoing skill shortage in this region. Moreover, in order to cater to the skill shortage need in Canada, the CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) has introduced a well structured and well organized point based Immigration system in order to facilitate the overseas immigrants to come to Canada.

'''What are the Various Canadian Visa Categories or Programs to enter Canada?'''

There are various programs or categories available, applying under which you can immigrate to Canada, i.e.
*[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp Skilled immigrants (Express Entry)]
*[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/self-employed/index.asp Self-employed Persons Program]
*[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-how.asp Provincial nominees]
*[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/quebec/apply-how.asp Quebec-selected skilled workers] (or investor or entrepreneur program)
*[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/start-up/eligibility.asp Start-up visa] (for people who have a business idea and someone to fund it)
*[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/caregivers/index.asp Caregivers]

'''Sponsorship programs'''
*[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/index.asp Family sponsorship]
*[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees/sponsor/index.asp Sponsoring refugees]

'''Skills Immigrants:''' Skilled Worker immigrants are selected based on their ability to settle in Canada and contribute to the Economy here. The Skill Immigrants are being assessed based on the following:
*Education
*Work Experience
*English/French Language Skills
*Other Such Factors

This category too is further segregated into below sub-categories:
<ul >
<li>[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp Federal skilled workers] (for applicants with skilled professional work experience)</li>
<li>[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/trades/apply-who.asp Federal Skilled Trades Program] (for applicants with experience in skilled manual work)</li>
<li>[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp Canadian Experience Class] (for applicants with in-Canada skilled professional work experience)</li>
</ul>
The new Express Entry System has been launched in the month of January, 2015, to manage as to how the skilled immigrants shall apply in order to immigrate to Canada.

As per this system an applicant first fills the online profile form, including the language test scores, Educational Credential Assessment, and the work experience. Filling and submitting the Express Entry Profile is absolutely free of cost. The complete applications received under the Express Entry system shall be processed within six months or less.

[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/self-employed/index.asp Self-employed Persons Program]

Self employed person is a foreign national who has relevant experience, can be self employed in Canada and contribute to the economy here. The applicant will be selected based on the criteria, i.e.
<ul >
<li>Age</li>
<li>Education</li>
<li>Experience,</li>
<li>Language abilities, and</li>
<li>Adaptability.</li>
</ul>
Apart from above, such applicant also needs to meet the medical and security requirements.

[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-how.asp Provincial nominees]''':''' This program is for the applicants who has got the nomination from a province or state in Canada under its agreement with the Government of Canada. Generally an applicant needs to apply directly to a province or territory to be considered under its Provincial Nominee Program (PNP).

'''You would require applying in two stages.'''
#Apply to the province or territory where you want to live. Your application will be reviewed by that province, based on below two aspects:
#*Its immigration requirements and
#*Whether you really plan to live there.
#Once a province nominates you, you would require applying to CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) for Permanent residence. The CIC officer will review your application based on Canadian rules.

'''Study in Canada'''

The Canada is a wonderful country to live, work and study. The transparent Government Policies, ideal work conditions and excellent education system in this part of the world, attract thousands of immigrants every year to apply for Canadian Visa. The students too, immigrate to Canada in good numbers every year, due to the ideal education system and policies here.

'''What is a Study Permit?'''
*A Study Permit is '''''a''''' '''''printed authorization''''' issued by the concerned officer allowing the foreign students to study in Canada.
*It becomes invalid 90 days after your study program is completed.
*The program is considered complete, when you receive a notification of program completion from your educational institution.
*You need to have a letter of acceptance before you apply for a work permit

[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/quebec/apply-how.asp Quebec-selected skilled workers]''' (or investor or entrepreneur program):'''

The province of Quebec has an agreement with the Government of Canada for the selection of Immigrants outside Canada as per the province skill requirement.

'''You would need to apply in two stages.'''

'''First: '''Apply to the Quebec government for a certificate of selection. This will confirm that Quebec has accepted you as an immigrant. Quebec will review you using its own rules.

'''Second:''' After Quebec chooses you, you must apply to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) for [http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/quebec/apply-how.asp permanent residence].<br/>

[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/start-up/eligibility.asp Start-up visa]: It applies to the individuals who have a business idea as well as someone to fund it as well. In order to be able to receive a start-up visa, you need to:
*Meet the language proficiency requirements
*Prove that your Business scheme or idea is being supported by a selected Organization
*Have a sufficient arrangement of funds

[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/index.asp Family sponsorship]''':''' If you are 18 years old and a citizen or permanent resident of Canada, you can sponsor certain relatives to come to Canada under the Family Class. The relatives can be:
*Your dependent child (this includes an adopted child) or
*Your spouse,
*Your conjugal or common-law partner,
*Other eligible relatives.

If your family member can become a permanent resident, they can live, work and study in Canada.

[http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/refugees/sponsor/index.asp Sponsoring refugees]: The Private Sponsorship of Refugees Program helps huge number of refugees every year. You can sponsor the refugees from other countries who are able to qualify to come to Canada. However, as a sponsor it will be your responsibility to provide the financial as well as the emotional support to your sponsored refugees for the duration of sponsorship. The support includes clothing, accommodation, food and other such vital things.

'''Caregiver Program:''' An applicant can apply under this particular category through three ways:
*Caring for Children Pathway
*Live-in Caregiver Program
*Caring for People with High Medical Nees Pathway

'''Caring for Children Pathway'''

It applies to the caregivers who have provided child care in a home. The permanent Residency can be applied through this pathway.

'''Live-in Caregiver Program'''

It is for both live-in caregivers who are already working in Canada with a Live-in Caregiver Program work permit, as well as for the caregivers who are approved for their first Live-in Caregiver Program work permit based on an employer's positive Labour Market Impact Assessment application that was submitted to Service Canada on or before November 30, 2014.

'''Caring for the individuals with High Medical Needs Pathway'''

It makes those caregivers eligible for permanent residence, who have provided care for the elderly or those with disabilities or chronic disease in a Hospital or in a home.

'''How to get assistance regarding applying for a Canadian Visa?'''

Apart from the above guidelines and procedures, there are various aspects and internal things, which needs clear understanding before you actually apply for the Canadian Visa under a particular category. As an incomplete application or the application missing any procedural facts or documents, may lead to rejection and you may lose your quality time and effort due to the process delay. [http://www.visasavenue.com/canada/ #VisasAvenue] is one of the leading Immigration Consultancy Services that has been guiding and assisting thousands of Canada Immigration Applicants for the last few years.

You may contact the Immigration Expert at Visas Avenue or can [http://www.visasavenue.com/application-form/ fill the free assessment form] available on its website to get the vital help and assistance regarding filing a visa application under the most suitable category and getting a guaranteed approval well within time.

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Rise in Australian work visa (subclass 457) applications

2015-07-30T10:41:23Z

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A significant rise has been observed in the Australian Temporary Work Visa (Subclass 457) applications, in view of huge demand of skilled workers in Australia these days. The fact with regards to the significant increase in 457 visas has been revealed by the Immigration Department of Australia. The figures become more staggering about popularity of 457 visas, if we compare the number of visa applications in last one decade. The number of Australian work visa (subclass 457) applications has been increased by four times between years 1998 to 2013. There is also a considerable rise in applications, if we compare the data of year 2014 and 2015.

'''Huge demand of skilled workers in Australia caused increase in number of 457 visa Applications'''

The skill shortage in Australian industries and organizations has contributed largely in the upsurge in the total number of applications for work visa. The Employers in Australia, filling the positions in the ''Skilled Occupation List'' of Australian Government in order to hire or employ the overseas skilled workers. The skilled Occupation list contains the list of occupations in demand in Australia from a variety of Sectors. However, there are a few occupations, which are greatly in demand in Australia.

'''IT, Science and Hospitality Domains seen the highest rise in 457 visa'''

Although, every domain has registered a rise in number of applications, however, there are a few occupations, which seen a considerable upsurge in the number of applications, such as, IT, accommodation and food services, IT, Science and technology, etc. Most of these 457 visa applications were from India, UK and China.

'''Huge Demand of Engineers in Australia'''

There is a huge shortage of Engineers in Australia, which caused the considerable increase in the Science and technology Category. As per a report in last one decade Australian industries and economy were in requirement of approximately 20000 Engineers every year, however, the Universities here in Australia, have produced close to 9500 Engineers per year only. This huge requirement gap is being filled by the overseas Engineers, as since 2013, close to 6 thousand 457 visa applications have been granted to Engineers.

'''What is Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa – Subclass 457'''

Temporary Work (Skilled) Visa – Subclass 457, allows you to stay and work in Australia for at least four years. If you are a skilled worker and have been nominated by an approved sponsor, you can stay and work in Australia up to four years.
#''An applicant can be inside or outside Australia while he/she applies for this Visa''
#''If any business does not find any Australian citizen or permanent resident for a skilled work, they can sponsor someone outside Australia for the same. ''

'''What are the benefits of this Visa?'''

This visa permits you to:
*Live and work in Australia for up to four years
*Bring your family to study or work in Australia
*Move in and out of Australia as frequently as you want.

'''How to apply for Australia Work Visa (Subclass 457)?'''

''You can apply for this visa if:''
#''You have been nominated by an approved Business/ occupation on the ''''Skilled Occupation Lists (Formerly Known as Form 1121i)'''''
#''You have got the necessary skills to fill a position sponsored by an approved business.''
#''You speak the vocational English''
#''You fulfill the registration and licensing requirements''
#''You fulfill the health & Character requirements''
#''You can apply for this visa online. ''
#''To begin an online application you would require to ''[https://online.immi.gov.au/ola/app login to your ImmiAccount]'' on website ''[http://www.immi.gov.au/ http://www.immi.gov.au]''. If you do not have an ''[http://www.immi.gov.au/Services/Pages/immiaccount.aspx ImmiAccount]'', you will be asked to create one. ''
#ü ''You are advised to refer the skilled Occupation list of Australia to check whether your occupation is listed there.''

[http://www.visasavenue.com/australia-immigration/consolidated-skilled-occupation-list/ >>>>Click here to check your occupation in the Consolidated Skilled Occupation List CSOL 2015 of Australia]

Apart from the above guidelines and procedures, there are various aspects and internal things, which needs clear understanding before you actually apply for the Australian Temporary Work Visa (Subclass 457) in Australia. As an incomplete application or the application missing any procedural facts or documents, may lead to rejection and you may lose your quality time and effort due to the process delay. In such a scenario, help and assistance from a reliable Visa Consultancy Services can prove immensely vital in understanding the complex immigration procedure and visa categories.

Visas Avenue is one of the leading Immigration Consultancy Services that has been guiding and assisting thousands of Immigration Applicants regarding immigration to hotspot immigration countries, i.e. Canada, Australia, USA, UK, New Zealand, South Africa, Germany, Hong Kong, etc. for the last few years.

You may contact the Immigration Expert at Visas Avenue or can fill the free assessment form available on its website to get the vital help and assistance regarding filing a visa application under the most suitable category and getting a guaranteed approval well within time.

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