Successful Immigration to Canada

Category : Canada Skilled Immigration

2005-02-12T06:38:00.000Z

Title : Regulations won't solve skills shortage - Canada alters immigration policies - Brief Article

OTTAWA -- The changes to the immigration regulations announced by the federal government are a step in the right direction to helping fill current and future shortages in skilled labour in Canada, stated the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. However, the Chamber also cautioned that many regulations remain too restrictive.

The Chamber applauded the change in age regulations, which will enable older skilled workers to come to Canada. In addition, allowing more points for applicants with a trade certificate or second degree was also welcomed.

Chamber officials expressed disappointment that many restrictive regulations will remain, such as those that require higher language qualifications for skilled workers and those that require job offers and family relationships in Canada.

"Unfortunately, these changes are not sufficient to allow for the kind of increases in skilled labour that we need to fill current and future shortages," said Hughes Anthony, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce. "Without significant increases in immigration of skilled workers, many sectors of the Canadian economy will not be able to expand and keep pace internationally."

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Category : Canada Family Immigration

2005-02-12T05:01:00.000Z

Fri, February 11, 2005

Cruel law splits families

By VALERIE GIBSON -- For the Toronto Sun

We live in a wonderful country that's tolerant, fair and compassionate. Right?

Wrong! Not when it comes to our attitudes towards the disbaled. Especially government attitudes to immigration and the disabled.

Did you know, for instance, that it's against the law to bring a disabled child or adult to live in this country? Even a member of your family?

No? Well, you're not alone.

Few Canadians are aware of this cruel law that stems from the ignorant old days.

But, despite rare court challenges over the years by stunned parents and families, the draconian law persists.

It's a stand that a wealthy South African entrepreneur has been battling for the past four years, a costly fight that has finally arrived in the Supreme Court of Canada for a decision -- expected within the next two months.

David Hilewitz desperately wants to bring his 21-year-old son Gavin with him to live in Canada. Although his own application has been granted, his son has consistently been refused entry -- because he's mentally challenged.

Despite the fact Canada frequently states it's anxious to attract quality immigrants, especially successful business entrepreneurs such as the multi-millionaire Hilewitz, they're shown the door if they attempt to bring their disabled family members with them.

This rejection is based on a clause in the Immigration Act which bars children or adults who would place "excessive demands" on health and social services. This is enforced without exception, even if the family, like the Hilewitzes, can well afford to pay for private education and any necessary assistance or services.

This is not about someone trying to "buy" his way into the country. This is a story about a father courageously fighting an archaic and unfair law that should not exist.

In fact, when I mention this law to people, their reaction is invariably disbelief, then shock and surprise -- and finally, disgust.

Surely, they say, that's discrimination? They cannot believe a country that's so welcoming to everyone, no matter what their race, religion, country or even (often) dubious history, would bar others on the basis of their handicaps.

Although fair-minded people would agree this is true, the law is upheld rigorously.

Perhaps more surprising is that such a severe law isn't challenged far more often, not only by hopeful, would-be immigrant families who've had their dreams crushed but by fair-minded average Canadians.

But for most potential immigrants, a lengthy and costly legal suit against the very government from which they're seeking permission to stay, is out of the question.

The last court challenge to the law was in 1991 by Angela Chesters, the wife of a Canadian citizen. Her husband was promoted from England back to Canada -- but they were told she would be barred entry because she uses a wheelchair.

Despite the fact both would have been gainfully employed, they were told her disability was the only consideration in barring her. After a couple of failed court challenges, the couple eventually gave up the struggle and resettled in Germany.

Chesters said at the time that the law "doesn't fit with the picture of Canada as being a free country, so generous and so accepting of minorities." How right she is!

I personally understand her bitterness and frustration.

I'm a hard-working Canadian citizen, yet my daughter Sarah is not welcome here -- because she's challenged.

In fact, in order to obtain precious immigrant status years ago, I had to sign an affidavit stating I'd never attempt to bring her here to live, under any circumstances -- or risk arrest. It was a heartbreaking decision to make.

There is plenty of Canadian anger vented when criminals are allowed entry and continue their activities once they arrive, but no one says a word it seems when a challenged or disabled person is denied a future with their family here.

Yet the unbelievable financial cost and societal damage caused by such criminals, including incarceration and ensuring their "rights" are upheld, is surely far beyond anything a new Canadian's disabled family member could ever incur.

What's more, given a choice, I'm certain I know who Canadians would prefer to allow into the country.

I also know that a father having to bitterly fight through the courts to have his son by his side is not about money, it's about bad laws. And this one stinks.

Skilled Workers for Canadian Immigration

2005-02-11T15:05:00.000Z

Skilled Workers for Canadian Immigration

Canada each year selects over 200,000 new immigrants. Independent Selected Workers form a large portion of this overall number. Currently, Canada is seeking qualified applicants in all occupations.

For independent applicants applying under the skilled worker program, there are a series of factors that are assessed for the purposes of determining an individual’s likelihood of succeeding in settling in Canada. Each factor is allotted a maximum number of points.

What is this Skilled Workers Canadian Immigration?

Independent immigrants are those who apply for a permanent residence on their own merit.

There is no Canadian Consulate in Canada to process the applications for independent immigrants. If you want to apply for permanent residence in Canada as an independent immigrant, you are required to apply in the Consulates outside of Canada.

Applicants interested in applying for permanent residence in Canada first should qualify.

Independent immigrants to Canada are chosen based on their potential economic contribution to the country.

As an independent immigrant, you will be assessed based on your *skills and ability * to contribute to the Canadian labor market. The good new is — only the principal applicant is assessed based on the point system, not the spouse or the dependents !

This program uses a point system that allows you to asses your chances of being approved or not, even before submitting your application.

From : http://www.immigration-to-canada.info

Successful Immigration to Canada

2005-02-11T14:41:00.000Z

Hello to all of you!

It is a pleasure to be writing my own success story in this website. I immigrated to Canada in March 1996! I was one of the successful immigrants if you may call it that way. It was a long trip from my small warm island in the Pacific to the huge cold land of Canada here in North America. The change was scary, happy and shall I say, exciting.

Maybe next time when I get more chance away from my work, I will tell you more stories of how I came to Canada and how I did it!

Thanks,

Tess Rupprecht

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2005-02-10T15:16:00.000Z

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