Despite the downsides of migrating to Canada like high cost of living, expensive house rentals and mortgage rate, difficulty of finding a job, etc., many people still dream of going there. Positive things like free health care, safe community and others lure people towards the country and like a moth attracted with the glow of the candle, they choose to stay and never leave.
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More than 100,000 people move to Canada every year and they stay there. Let’s try to figure out what’s so great about this country.
A site named Bright Side did some research on why people choose to move to Canada.
Most people especially Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in other parts of the world, dream of migrating to Canada thinking that that life is very easy, laid back, fun, cool, like they see in movies which is only one side of the story. Most Canada migration consultancy will entice you on how good living in Canada is, the free health care, good weather, easy immigration, etc. They seldom talk about the high taxes and families being torn apart because divorce is legal. Just paying rent or mortgage would finish most deposits off as it would be difficult to find a good job right away without Canadian experience.
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Nothing comes easy in life, and there is no substitute for hard work. But even with all the hard work you might need to make lady luck smile at you for everything to come in its right place. It doesn't matter which country you are in, you may need to exert extra effort if you want to succeed.
Canada won't give you instant riches but in fact could be a nightmare for you and your family if you encounter the negative sides of it. According to an immigration consultant, there are negative sides of migrating to Canada as their clients actually experienced on day to day basis . The first downside is that divorce is legally practiced in Canada. There are families who had been torn apart due to divorcing parents. 40% of people coming to Canada get divorced. Even if you are a PhD holder and were a scientist back home , be willing to get into the workforce and gain experience. Your degree or position before is mot a guarantee that you can get the same job in Canada. Disappointed? Yes you will surely be but that's how it works in this country. Canada is a very expensive country to live in and unless you are a multi millionaire. The money you brought with you will vanish in a matter of few months. Just paying rent or mortgage would finish most deposits off as it would be difficult to find a good job right away without Canadian experience. Unless of course you came with a work visa
You need to learn the language proficiently, as no employer wants to hire people who cannot speak the language commonly spoken, unless it is like janitor jobs , or garbage cleaners, where language and interpersonal skills don't come much in use, or you find a job in your own community where you can survive speaking your own language which is very difficult. You need to speak fluent English and French if you want to land better jobs. Every member of the family has to work, as it is extremely expensive to live here and even kids have to do part time jobs to continue education at the university level and going to university is extremely expensive! Culture shock and identity crisis is very common so that people tend to go extreme ends of the spectrum. Also don't forget that kids adapt way faster and start behaving like the kids here because of peer pressure and can cause extreme stress, tension, and more generation gap issues in most migrated families. You might lose the values that you want your offsprings to inherit. Travelling to your home country is extremely expensive, as it usually takes like $10000 for a family to go back for a holiday and return! Moreover usually no employer will give you permission to go away more than two weeks, and people who are doing business don't have the luxury of travelling .
Most people will say they love to live in Canada but the initial struggle phase is real. It can even bring most people to the brink of despair and depression. Success only comes if you have tons of patience. You need to focus and work hard for it wherever you are. Bottom line is that, if you are planning to migrate in Canada, you need to thoroughly plan it. It is not what really you perceive it to be so you better get ready for the worse and hope for the best.
This article is filed under: Migrating to Canada, Canda, OFW in Canada
On June 2017 a new rule for siblings in Canada came into force. Since then, it is benefiting many Express Entry applicants with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident siblings.
“Especially if the candidate has not a high level of English or the ideal age for immigration, 15 extra points can make a good difference in the pool”, says the immigration consultant Marjorie Quintos.
The Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program (MPNP) is the welcoming doorway to Canadian permanent residence and the path to success for these skilled workers, entrepreneurs, and their families – attracted by the lifestyle, employment and business opportunities offered by the strong, stable economy in Manitoba, Canada.
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There is no specific Family Sponsorship program for brothers and sisters in Canada for a long time. But in some very rare and specific circumstance, sponsoring a sibling can be possible.
If the brother or sister of the applicant is an orphan younger than 18 years. In addition, they can’t have a spouse, common-law partner, or conjugal partner.
To be a sponsor the applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada , 8 years or older , have met the set income guidelines and agree in writing to give financial support to the relative for up to 10 years. This period begins on the date they become a permanent resident, if applicable.
In June 2017 a new rule for siblings in Canada came into force. Since then, it is benefiting many Express Entry applicants with a Canadian citizen or permanent resident siblings.
“Especially if the candidate has not a high level of English or the ideal age for immigration, 15 extra points can make a good difference in the pool”, says the immigration consultant Marjorie Quintos.
To be granted the 15 extra points in the CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System), the sibling of the candidate must be at least 18 years old. And the brother or sister must be living in Canada as Citizen or Permanent Resident. Also, the relationship between the candidate and his/her siblings can be through blood, adoption, marriage or common-law partnership. In other words, this rule is also extended to spouses or common-law partners if they are included in the Express Entry application.
Also, siblings can give 20 points on the Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas stream of the MPNP under the adaptability factor. The maximum of points for this category is 25 on Manitoba Skilled Workers Overseas stream. For this stream, all candidates must demonstrate a strong connection to the province in the adaptability factor.
The strong connection can be through the support of family members or friends or other reasons. Previous education or work experience in Manitoba also qualify as a strong connection. An Invitation to Apply (ITA) received directly from the MPNP as part of a Strategic Recruitment Initiative count as well. Candidates only receive points for one type of connection, even if multiple apply to them.
If the connection to Manitoba is through the support of family members or friends, the so-called “Manitoba Supporter” must be willing to endorse the immigration of the applicant. It means that the relative or friend must be already a resident of Manitoba and provide documents or demonstrations that will help in the application process of the candidate, like the list below.
– Proof of living continuously in Manitoba for at least one year
– Proof of being a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident
– Demonstration that can support the applicant’s Settlement Plan
– Demonstration of close ties to the applicant and the province
– Proof of familial relationship, in the case of close relatives. By close relatives, Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program accepts sister or brother; niece or nephew; aunt or uncle; first cousin; mother or father; and grandmother or grandfather. Daughter or son are not accepted.
There are two ways in migrating to Manitoba:
Skilled Workers in Manitoba Applications are accepted from qualified temporary foreign workers and international student graduates who are currently working in Manitoba and have been offered a permanent job by their Manitoba employer.
Skilled Workers Overseas Applications are accepted from qualified skilled workers who can demonstrate a strong connection to the province through family or friends, past education or employment, or by invitation of the MPNP, and be assessed sufficient points for five eligibility factors – age, English proficiency, work experience, education and adaptability.
Although it uses the term “supporter”, it is important to reinforce that the MPNP is not a sponsorship program. Also, a paid immigration representative or a Canadian elected official or their staff don’t qualify as supporters. And as said before, it must demonstrate to be a relative or a friend of the applicant or the applicant’s spouse.
In addition, having a supporter is not enough to qualify for the program. To be eligible, the candidate has to comprise the requirements of the MPNP steam that he or she is applying for. Since is oriented for economic immigrants, all MPNP candidates must be a skilled worker with sufficient points for language, employability, education, age, and adaptability according to the MPNP criteria. Also, applicants must prove to have sufficient settlement funds and the genuine intention to settle in Manitoba as permanent residents.
This article is filed under: OFW News, Canada, Canada Immigration, Migrating to Canada
