Canada's New Federal Skilled Worker Program from Amir Ismail & Associates (AIA) Amir Ismail is a Toronto-based Authorized Canadian Immigration Advisor, a Member of ICCRC & CAPIC - www.amirismail.com

It has come to our attention that unfortunately few of the unauthorized immigration ghost agents in Pakistan are misguiding and misdirecting individuals who were, in past, dealing with another deceased unauthorized immigration agent (their partners/ex-employers) to our firm to create confusion and to fulfil their malign intent out of professional jealousy and rivalry. We wish to advise that Amir Ismail & Associates (AIA) is an independent legal entity with its partners, associates and principals properly authorized by the Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC), Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC) that has no links, connections, business dealings/agency relationship with any unauthorized and unlicensed ghost agents, deceased or alive. Being licensed immigration practitioners recognized by the Government of Canada we are not obliged to deal with any individual who deals or has dealt with ...

The much awaited announcement is here. The new faster and more flexible selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker will re-open for applications on May 4, 2013 with significant improvements to the Federal Skill Worker Program points grid. The final changes to the FSWP selection criteria will include the requirement of having minimum official language skills, increased emphasis on younger immigrants, introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) and introduction of additional adaptability points for spousal language skills and Canadian work experience. The Canadian Government is also in process of developing and implementing an Expression of Interest (EOI) model, which will provide employers with access to a pool of skilled workers. TWO NEW STEPS INTRODUCED: As indicated above, there are two new steps introduced in processing. Demonstration of meeting the minimum language threshold at level 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmark assessment system Asse...

Canada is creating a new program to fast track the admittance of foreign skilled tradespeople, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney announced Monday. On Jan. 2, 2013 the new Federal Skilled Trades Program will begin accepting applications. Eligible occupations will include electricians, welders, heavy-duty equipment mechanics, and pipefitters, among others. The immigration minister said the measure will help Canada create a faster and more flexible immigration system. Applicants under the new program will need to: Have an offer of employment in Canada or a certificate of qualification from a province or territory to ensure that applicants are “job ready” upon arrival. Meet a basic language requirement. Have a minimum of two years of work experience as a skilled tradesperson, to ensure that the applicant has recent and relevant practice as a qualified journeyman. Have the skills and experience that match those set out in the National Occupational Classification (NOC ...

Announcing Free Canadian Immigration Seminars for Business owners by Toronto-based Authorized Canadian Immigration Adviser Mr. Amir Ismail during his visit to Pakistan from 10 December 2012 to 30 December 2013. We are pleased to advise that our Toronto-based Authorized Canadian Immigration Adviser Mr. Amir Ismail will be visiting Pakistan to conduct immigration information sessions for business owners in December 2012. Mr. Amir Ismail has been associated with the Immigration consulting business since 1991 and has proudly assisted thousands of professionals and businessmen come to Canada as permanent residents. He is a Member in good standing with the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and The Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants (CAPIC) and is a high honours graduate of the Immigration law program from Toronto. Mr. Ismail is recognized as an Authorized Representative by the Federal Government of Canada, Provincial and Territorial ...