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IMMIGRATION TO CANADA

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Food and Beverage Service
- Maitres d'hotel and Hosts/Hostesses
- Bartenders
- Food and Beverage Servers
- Food Counter Attendants, Kitchen Helpers and Related Occupations

For hotels only
- Light Duty Cleaners
- Specialized Cleaners
- Janitors, Caretakers and Building Superintendent
- Doorkeeper
- Guest Services Attendant

For Hotels and Resorts
- Dry Cleaning and Laundry
- Ironing, Pressing and Finishing Occupations
- Attendant, Sauna Room
- Hotel Valet

II. Business Immigrants- this programme is designed for businessman who want to operate a business in British Columbia and become Permanent Residents of Canada.

CHANGES WERE MADE TO THIS PROGRAMME IN SEPTEMBER, 2007

Business Skills; Applicants must-

· Invest a minimum of CDN4,00,000 to establish or expand a qualified business in B.C.

*FOR A LIST OF QUALIFIED BUSINESSES PLEASE CONTACT OUR GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS.
· Create 3 new positions in the business for Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

· Equity of minimum 33.5% in the business.
· Must participate actively in the management of the business.

Applicant must further prove that;

o They have a personally networth of CDN$8,00,000 or more that was legally obtained.
o The funds available are unencumbered to make the investment
o They have the skills and ability to operate the business in B.C.
o Have a business plan or proposal.
o Applicants will be required to make a 'good faith' deposit and also sign a Performance agreement with the province of British Columbia.

REGIONAL BUSINESS PROGRAMME

o Invest a minimum of CDN2,00,000 to establish or expand a qualified business outside Vancouver and Abbotsford Metropolitan area.

*FOR A LIST OF QUALIFIED BUSINESSES PLEASE CONTACT OUR GUIDANCE COUNSELLORS.

· Create 1 new position in the business for a Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
· Equity of minimum 33.5% in the business.
· Must participate actively in the management of the business.

Applicant must further prove that;

· They have a personally networth of CDN$4,00,000 or more that was legally obtained.
o The funds available are unencumbered to make the investment
o They have the skills and ability to operate the business in B.C.
o Have a sound business plan or proposal.
o Applicants will be required to make a 'good faith' deposit and also sign a Performance agreement with the province of British Columbia.

The various categories under the Manitoba PNP are;

Ø General Stream- this category is applicable to applicants who have worked [for minimum six months] or studied and completed education other than a language programme in Manitoba. If you have a close relative settled in Manitoba or close friends or distant relatives who are living and established in Manitoba, you may add the proof of the same to the application.

Ø Family Support Category- If you have a close relative who is settled and established in Manitoba, and who will support your PNP application and be actively involved in your PNP application for Manitoba, you may apply under the Family Support category. You must be able to meet the age, work experience, language and education requirements.

Ø International Student Category- Students who have completed a post-secondary programme at a education institute in Manitoba, or have obtained a post-graduate work permit and are currently employed under the conditions of the work permit or have a regular work permit for a full-time, permanent offer of employment with an employer in Canada are qualified to apply for PNP under this category. This category is given priority processing.

Ø Business Immigrants- To qualify applicants must-

o Invest a minimum of CDN 1,50,000 to establish a business in Manitoba.
o Equity of minimum 33.5% in the business, and must participate actively in the management of a partnership business. Applicants must be able to prove minimum of three years of experience in a senior management position of a successful business operation.
o Have made an exploratory visit to Manitoba.
o They have a personally net worth of CDN$3,50,000 or more that was legally obtained.
o Applicants will be required to make a 'good faith' cash deposit of CDN$75,000 to the Government of Manitoba that will be refunded after the intended investment in made by the applicant.

There are other Immigration alternatives available for applicants who wish to settle down and establish themselves in Manitoba.

Ontario- There are different categories for the Ontario Provincial Nomination Programme;

Ontario Pilot Provincial Nomination programme for Skilled workers which is intended to help employers fill shortages of workers in their businesses located in Ontario. There are select occupations that are qualified for the Ontario PNP. The occupations are:

Health Field
Specialist Physicians
General Practitioners and Family Physicians
Pharmacists
Audiologists and Speech-language Pathologists
Physiotherapists
Registered Nurses
Medical Labaratory Technologists
Medical Radiation Technologists

Manufacturing Field
Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
Industrial Electricians
Tool and Die Makers
Construction Millwrights and Industrial Mechanics
Heavy-Duty equipment Mechanics

Skilled Worker Field- construction related
Carpenters
Bricklayers
Tilesetters
Drywall Installers and Finishers
Cement Finishers

Education Field
College and University Professors
High-end Researchers.

Ø Ontario's Provincial Nominee Programme for International students who have graduated from an eligible Canadian education institute and have been offered employment in their field of education. The job offer must qualify under Skilled level A, B or C of the National Occupation Classification. International students must have completed a diploma or a degree from a post secondary institute. Part-time studies do not qualify for PNP. Skilled workers and International graduates applying under the PNP must ensure the employer's are qualifying employers for the PNP.

Ø Multinational Investors Category - Companies that make a significant investment in Ontario may qualify for this category. To qualify the company must;

- Invest a minimum of CDN$10 million in a qualifying investment.
- Create at least 25 full-time positions.
Companies can bring up to 5 nominees, for the qualifying investment they make in Ontario.

Saskatchewan-Provincial Nomination Programme categories for this province are;

Ø Skilled workers- this category helps employers fill full-time positions with qualified workers. There are further subcategories in this main category;

a. Workers on existing work permits in Saskatchewan.
b. Occupations that are facing critical shortages.
c. Professionals and Skilled Workers

Ø Family members- People who are settled and established in Saskatchewan may bring close relatives to settle down in Saskatchewan provided that they will be able to provide assistance during the immigration process and until one year after they land in Saskatchewan. The supporting family must ensure they understand the extent of their responsibility of assisting the relative arriving in Saskatchewan.

Ø International Students- Students who have graduated from a post secondary education institute in Saskatchewan and have been offered a full-time position in their field of study may apply for PNP. The international student must have completed at least six months of employment in Saskatchewan related to his/her education.

Ø Entrepreneur-

oInvest a minimum of CDN 1,50,000 to establish a business or buy a business in Saskatchewan .
o Ownership of 33.5% in the business, and must participate actively in the management of a partnership business. Those who do not own a minimum 33.5% share in the business must invest CDN $500,000 in the business. Applicants must be able to prove minimum of three years of experience in running a successful business operation. Applicants
oHave made an exploratory visit to Saskatchewan.
o They have a personally net worth of CDN$2,50,000 or more that was legally obtained.
o Applicants will be required to make a 'good faith' deposit of CDN$75,000 that will be refunded after the intended investment in made by the applicant.

Ø Farm Operators and Owners- This category is designed for individuals who have experience in farming and have capital to invest in a farm with an intention to buy and establish a farming operation in Saskatchewan.

To be considered for the Farm Operator or owner all of the following criteria must be met:

1. The applicant must have made an exploratory trip to Saskatchewan.
2. Demonstrate a personal net worth of CDN $500,000;
3. Must be able to prove knowledge of having operated a farming business. Applicant should be able to provide work experience, training, financial documents etc
4. Applicants will be required to make a 'good faith' cash deposit of CDN$75,000 that will be refunded after the intended investment in made by the applicant.

Ø Health Professionals- designed for professionals working in the health field in Saskatchewan for at least six months on a work permit to obtain permanent resident status. It is further divided in the following categories:

- Nurses
- Physicians
- Other health professionals.

Ø Long haul truck drivers- long haul truck drivers working in the province on work permits with trucking company's that have been approved, may apply for permanent resident status once they have completed six months of employment with the company.

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