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Announcing the next immigration trip of Mr. Amir Ismail in December 2010

Canada re-opens Immigrant Investor Program - Fast Track

Canada re-opens Immigrant Investor Program - Fast Track Effective December 1, 2010, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will once again accept applications under the federal Immigrant Investor Program. Under the new program criteria, investor applicants will need to have a personal net worth of $1.6 million, up from $800,000 under the old criteria, and make an investment of $800,000, up from the previous requirement of $400,000. It is expected that the new program will be fast track (12 months processing) and the applications under the program will be given priority over those already in processing queue. “These changes were necessary,” said Minister Kenney. “The requirements had not been increased in more than a decade and we need to keep pace with the changing economy.” Canada’s old immigrant investor criteria were the lowest when compared to other countries with similar programs. The new criteria now align it more closely with other immigrant-receiving countries. The investo

New Immigration Progams added in Service Portfolio of Amir Ismail & Associates (AIA)

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RE : NEW IMMIGRATION PROGRAMS ADDED IN SERVICE PORTFOLIO OF AMIR ISMAIL & ASSOCIATES (AIA) Amir Ismail and Associates (AIA) is pleased to advise that we have added some more immigration programs to our service portfolio to cater to the needs of clients with different immigration goals and to provide them more choice of countries offering immigration options. In addition to providing immigration consulting services for Canada, AIA looks forward to assisting its clients in immigrating to other first world countries. The programs added for skilled workers are as follows: * Australia - General Skilled Migrant /State Nomination * United Kingdom - Tier 1 Program for Professionals * Denmark Green Card Scheme * Hong Kong - Quality Migrant Admission Scheme * Singapore - Landed Permanent Resident Visa AIA is committed to provide competent immigration consulting services to all our clients. With our third generation in immigration business, the combined experience of our profess

Live Immigration Chat: with Amir Ismail - July 28, 2011

<p><a href="http://www.coveritlive.com/mobile.php/option=com_mobile/task=viewaltcast/altcast_code=bc8034892f" >Live Immigration Chat: Certified Consultant Amir Ismail</a></p>

Announcing Pakistan Trip

Live Immigration Chat from Toronto, Canada

Toronto-based licensed consultant Mr. Amir Ismail will be available live from Toronto at 12:00 p.m. Toronto time (9:00 p.m. Pakistan time) on August 18, 2010 to respond to questions related to the eligibility to immigrate to Canada under Fast Track Skilled Worker Program. We will be reviewing assessment forms completed at our web site www.amirismail.com and advising the participant regarding their eligibility. TO JOIN THE CHAT, VISIT http://www.ustream.tv/channel/canadian-immigration NOTE* If you wish to post your questions during the chat, you must create a FREE Ustreamtv account. Since 1991, we take pride in offering reliable immigration advise through our well-trained and accredited immigration advisers. Live Immigration Chat will take place on: August 18th at 12:00 PM Toronto time (9:00 p.m. Pakistan time) To participate, please complete our online assessment form available at www.amirismail.com and have your questions ready for an immediate response. We look forward to meeting wit

Use of the term “guarantee” when describing immigration consulting services or fees

Immigration Consultants who are authorized by the government of Canada are supposed to go about their business according to a strict, enforceable Code of Conduct. According to the Professional Rules of Conduct that we as Authorized Consultants are bound to adhere to, use of the term “guarantee” when describing services or fees is inappropriate, and must be avoided. Consumer of Immigration Consulting Services should be cautious and understand that the word "guarantee" is used by unauthorized ghost agents posing themselves as licensed consultants. They do so in an attempt to instill confidence in clients they are trying to fool. As such, when you see the word "guarantee" on a web site or any marketing material of a so called immigration consultant, ask for their identity and check if their name appears on the list of Authorized Representatives available on the web site of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants - https://www.csic-scci.ca/find/all.html An Imm

Authorized Consultant. But Authorized by who

They always have innovative ways to circumvent the law. They pose themselves as legitimate consultants. They deceive people by lying to them that they are "Authorized Representative". In doing so, they contravene the Canadian law. They are termed as "ghost agents" by those who are properly authorized and accredited by the government of Canada. Beware and take extra caution when you deal with someone who uses the term "Authorized" to make you believe that they are "Authorized" by the government of Canada. Only and only those consultants who are Members in good standing with the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants are "Authorized". There is a recent trend where unauthorized agents have secured authorization to promote Quebec's Investors program in Pakistan. They are merely promoters of Quebec's Investor Program for various financial institute while they pose themselves as if they are "authorized" by the governm

Breaking News - Priority Occuaption List amended

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June 26, 2010, government of Canada has amended its priority occupation list for Skilled Workers reducing it to 29 occupation from 38 and eliminating professions such as Financial Managers, Computer and Information Systems Managers, Accountants, Auditors, Lecturers, Vocational Trainers, Professors, Health Managers etc. The new occupations that made their way to the list are Architects, Pharmacists, Social Workers, Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture), Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management, Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners, Biologists and Related Scientists, Dentists, Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists and Psychologists. The professions that remain unchanged include Restaurant and Food Service Managers, Specialist Physicians, General Practitioners and Family Physicians, Physiotherapists, Registered Nurses, Medical Radiation Technologists, Chefs, Cooks, Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades, Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Tr

Immigration Seminars in Pakistan in June 2010

Immigration Seminars in Pakistan - Answer 10 questions in our survey to attend one of the immigration seminars to be presented by Mr. Amir Ismail during his forthcoming trip to Pakistan Click here to take survey

Fraud Alert! - Take action to protect yourself!

It has come to our attention that certain fraudsters and scammers are using our company's name in sending phishing emails to people. We would like to warn clients to be wary of these impersonators and con artists. We deal with our clients directly from Toronto and Karachi office. As such, Amir Ismail has not appointed any agents representing him. Clients should take caution when dealing with any agent claiming to be associated with Amir Ismail in any way or responding to any promotional email that appear to have been sent by us. They should check with us directly regarding the validity of such claims. Clients should also not be misguided by similar names and understand that we have direct access to our clients without the involvement of any agents. Don't be fooled by dishonest people pretending to be accredited immigration consultants. If you hire an immigration consultant be sure to verify that they are members of the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CSIC). You can

Campaign against ghost immigration agents

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Registered immigration consultants have rolled up their sleeves to combat ghost agents from exploiting consumers, the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants announced Feb. 3. “Immigrants come to Canada because we have a reputation for protecting the vulnerable. And yet many immigrants arrive here only to be exploited by a ghost agent,” says John Ryan, CSIC chair and acting CEO. “Our mandate is to protect consumers of immigration consulting services through the accreditation of our members. Today we're taking further action to protect consumers from these unscrupulous individuals.” As part of National Immigration Protection Day the CSIC announced new initiatives, including a $1 million national advertising campaign. The ads feature the image of a shark eating a seal, a reminder that ghost agents see consumers as their prey. Ghost agents provide immigration services without holding the mandatory CSIC membership. They don't have to prove their competence and they're not a

Time to exorcise ghost immigration consultants

Many immigrants, leaving less than ideal circumstances in their own countries, choose to come to Canada in search of a better life. It's sad, then, that the first experience many of these vulnerable people have in Canada is one of exploitation. The Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants drew attention to this problem last week, with the announcement of a $1-million advertising campaign. The campaign, which features the image of a shark attacking a seal, draws attention to the fact the unscrupulous, unaccredited immigration consultants -- known as "ghost" consultants -- treat prospective immigrants as prey. The ads will appear in a number of languages and will include a toll-free line to help immigrants find an accredited consultant. The society, which was created in 2004, accredits and educates consultants, and by law, members are only allowed to take money in exchange for help in the immigration process. The problem, however, is that consultants need not be members

Change of processing responsibility at visa post in Islamabad

Listen to Amir Ismail's upate on the transfer of processing responsibility from the Canadian High Commission Islamabad to Canadian High Commission London for residents of Pakistan. Click the play button below to listen. For more information please contact us on info@amirismail.com or visit www.amirismail.com

Canadian Immigration Information Sessions

Announcing the next visit of Mr. Amir Ismail, the Toronto based licensed consultant authorized by the Government of Canada, in February 2010. Mr. Amir Ismail has the reputation of arranging expeditious results for Pakistani businessmen and professionals since 1991. He is a member in good standing with the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants, the national regulator of immigration consultants in Canada. He is also a member of Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants and a Fellow of Canadian Migration Institute. Please contact us in Toronto on 416-913-0230 or 647-835-0660 or email us your CV at info@amirismail.com or fax at 416-907-3338 to arrange a private consultation with Mr. Amir Ismail at one of our local offices in Pakistan. Web: http://www.amirismail.com Blog: http://aicic.blogspot.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/canadaimmigration Immigration Interviews: http://aicic.blogspot.com/2010/01/listen-to-amir-ismails-interviews-on.html Skype: amirismail73 Ami

Amir Ismail's Interview on ZAMFM 106.6 - SZABIST Superstar Show

Listen to Amir Ismail's interview on SZABIST Superstar Show on ZabFM 106.6 held on Friday, April 17, 2009 2009.

Listen to Amir Ismail's Interviews on Immigration Matters

Listen to Amir Ismail's interviews on immigration matters: 1: Interview on Voice of Pakistan Radio: http://aicic.blogspot.com/2010/01/amir-ismails-immigration-interview-on.html 2: Interview on FM107 Apna Karachi Radio: http://aicic.blogspot.com/2009/08/amir-ismails-interview-on-fm-107-apna.html 3: Interview on ZABFM 106.6 - SZABIST Super Star Show: http://aicic.blogspot.com/2010/01/amir-ismails-interview-on-zamfm-1066.html 4: Interview on FM91: http://aicic.blogspot.com/2009/06/amir-ismails-interview-on-fm91.html

Amir Ismail's Immigration Interview on Meeting Point on Voice of Pakistan Radio

Listen to Mr. Amir Ismail's exclusive interview on "Meeting Point" on "Voice Of Pakistan Radio"

Amir Ismail & Associates new office in Downtown Toronto

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Amir Ismail & Associates (AIA) is pleased to acquire its new office in the heart of the Financial District of Toronto in the 72 story First Canadian Place, Canada's tallest building. We would like to take this opportunity to thank our clients and well wishers for all their support over the years which has played an important role in our continued growth and expansion. Contact us today in Toronto at 416-913-02330/647-835-0660 or in Karachi at 021-35652860-1-2 for all your Canadian immigration needs. View Larger Map