I came to know that there will be new OPS Internship opportunities posted online around July 6.  Please see the information below and Memo to OBTP Participants 6 July 2012 If you are an internationally trained engineer who has, or is eligible for, a provisional licence from Professional Engineers Ontario (if you have passed the Professional Practice …

Much to the dissappointment of a lot of folks waiting to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker category, CIC has finally chopped down the options to apply for Permanent Residence under that category. Only 2 category of FSW applications will be accepted by CIO for processing for ALL applications received on or after July 1 …

  Sweeping changes proposed in a new immigration bill would give new powers to the minister of immigration, including the ability to deny entry to visitors for public policy reasons and to override the rules to let otherwise inadmissible people come to Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney tabled legislation in the House Wednesday …

  Hi All I know.. I know.. I received and am still receiving tons of messages, emails, comments about what the hell screwed this blog up recently.. I’m not sure yet, but I managed to do something and fixed it for now. There are some inconsistencies with the pictures but all the posts are up …

Toronto and Region Conservation (TRCA) is now accepting applications for the 2012 – 2014 PAIE Program for Internationally Trained Engineers and Geoscientists!    PAIE is an innovative, employer-led training program that connects highly skilled Internationally Trained Engineers and Geoscientists with professional employment opportunities that help to fulfill the Canadian experience required for a professional license as a …

Ottawa, March 30, 2012 — To create a fast and flexible immigration system that creates jobs and promotes Canada’s long term prosperity, the Government of Canada will eliminate the backlog in the main federal economic immigration program. “The Federal Skilled Worker Program backlog is a major roadblock to Canada’s ability to respond to rapidly changing …

Sorry Readers, Time to take my stand now! I have quoted the same stuff so many times on posts and comments about the timelines and the repeated questions. I seriously think this blog is getting distracted from its original goal. The goal of this blog is to form a community and share experiences of us …

Foreign-educated accountants seeking a Canadian qualification get free, self-assessment tool. Foreign-educated accountants now have a free, online self-assessment tool that will give them a preliminary evaluation of their education, an important first step in becoming a Certified General Accountant (CGA). The

Friends, I have been saying this for a while now, that there are no options but to wait or re-apply for Pre June 2010 applicants. Most recent timelines suggest CIC takes more than 3 years to process the Pre June applications that were submitted as fast track applications under the 38 occupations list. Some of …

Friends,   Here is a very useful information about prescription drug costs coverage in Ontario. We all know that OHIP is the government health insurance and it covers our health costs. But it doesn’t cover certain things for example prescription drugs. Usually the ones that are not covered by OHIP are covered by private insurance …

Happy Family Day to all of you! The first long weekend of the year is here.. Family Day is a public holiday in the Canadian provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Prince Edward Island and it falls on the third Monday of February every year. Family Day coincides with Canada Heritage Day, and Ontario …

Hi All! Hope you are doing well.. I know it’s been a while since the last post, but I’m still committed to reply to every single query possible. I can understand your frustrations and anxiety during the long uncertain wait for visas and I try my best to make that process as smooth as possible. …

This is a message shared by one of our newcomer friends in Toronto. Unbelievable, but they are in fact targeting the most vulnerable Newcomers . Dear All, I would like to alert you all about a mafia committing fraud on unsuspecting new immigrant with a lure of work from home. My new immigrant friend has …

For 25 years in his native India, Balvinder Singh Ahuja worked as a pediatrician, treating thousands of children, saving many lives. For the past six months in Toronto, however, Ahuja has been learning to drive a truck, convinced it was too difficult a process to practise as a foreign-trained doctor in Canada. But his experience …

The Integrated Work Experience Strategy Program is a bridging program for internationally educated ICT professionals offered by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) in partnership with JVS Toronto in Ontario. The IWES Program in Ontario is funded by the Government of Ontario, who receives support for some skills training programs from the Government of Canada. …

Parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents have a new option for visiting Canada. As of December 1, 2011, you may be eligible to apply for the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa and enjoy visiting your family in Canada for up to 2-years without the need to renew your status. Who can apply To apply …

Getting your credentials evaluated for future employment in Canada can be started well before your arrival in Canada. If you are in a regulated profession, please contact your regulatory organization in Canada. If your occupation is not regulated, below organizations can help you to get your credentials assessed. The list of organizations that can evaluate foreign credentials: Alberta International Qualifications Assessment …

Festive season is here and Canada is at it’s best already! Everywhere around we see christmas decorations and christmas shopping is in the air! Christmas is one big thing here and is not restricted to Christians. Our 6-year-old is already excited about christmas and he doesn’t even know the reason behind the celebration . TNCSC …

Timelines and the frustrating wait! This post is here because of the TOO MANY similar queries about the timelines. I understand how frustrating the wait can be as we have gone through the same . But sometimes, patience is the key! As per CIC, the current timelines for Pre June applications are as below.

Halton Multicultural Council is pleased to announce a FREE Enhanced Language Trainings (ELT) which are designed to develop the language and communication skills of foreign trained professionals in the fields of Accountants and Bookkeepers, Office Management and Community Policing! Please refer to the attached flyers for your reference. All classes starting in January 2012! Act …

Here are few more cultural associations that immigrants can benefit from as mentioned in a previous post. 1. Telugu Cultural Association of Greater Toronto(TCAGT) 4. Asian Canadian Cultural Organization 7.

How can I find housing before I arrive? Finding housing is a difficult task at the best of times. Finding a place to live before you’ve even arrived in Canada will not be easy, but it is not impossible. It is important to keep in mind that what you might consider adequate accommodation in your …

Today, we attended the ‘ TNCSC Diwali / Eid / Halloween celebration 2011′ at Scarborough, Ontario. This was our first celebration kind of thing, after arriving here. We met some great friends and yes, it was good to feel ‘home’, after a couple of months. The party was great and I’m thankful to one of my …

There is an exhaustive checklist for the immigrants to do before taking that flight to Canada . This is prepared by the RBC(Royal Bank of Canada). I suggest folks who are preparing to move, to make use of this.

Yey! we have received our PR cards this week . The current processing times as per

The winter is right around the corner, although by now we are kind of adjusted to the everyday life with layers of clothing and jackets What to shop for winter? Most of us do not come with winter stuff here, even if we do, they might not be of a great use in Canadian winter …

The weather is just getting colder and Canada is getting more and more beautiful every day.  With all of the fall colors around, walking to the school and bus stop couldn`t get better . It has become a routine for us to check the weather every morning, evening or just whenever we are about to …

OK! Happily landed, got the SIN cards, bank accounts are done, kids started schooling and the basic stuff is all up and running. What next? Need a Job! Be prepared to hear 3 things here… Sorry! No jobs for a newcomer! How about 2 years of Canadian experience and 3 professional references? The Canadian economy …

In-spite of ALL the prep work we have done back home, we still feel lacking . May be because we were so confused about the settlement organizations and their network here. Out of our own experience, we suggest the below to any newcomer in Ontario here. www.settlement.org is a one stop shop for info for …