6 Things You Need to Know about Canada Express Entry

As the launching date of Canada’s much in talk Express Entry (EE) is approaching, discussions over it are reaching new heights. The new program will be launched in January 2015. It will handle the permanent residency process for migrants under the skilled workers category. Although, everyone concerned with Canada immigration seems to be talking about it for over a year, there still remain some essential points about the process that people are unaware of.

Here are 6 things about the Canada Express Entry program that you must know.

1. It will not be a First-in-First-out process

In Express Entry, all the applications will be ranked against each other before selection. Therefore, in Express Entry, unlike the current skilled-immigrants selection programs, instead of the first applicant, best applicant will get selected. Applicants with a job offer for a skilled position in Canada will most probable candidates to receive an Invitation to Apply for permanent residency in Canada.

2. It will only be for skilled workers

Immigrants, considered as low wage/skilled workers under LMIA (Labor Market Impact Assessment), will not be able to apply under the Canada Express Entry program. However, if the position at which you work is considered as skilled position under Express Entry, such as food service supervisor or retail trade supervisor, etc. then you qualify for the program, in spite of being on low wage LMIA status.

3. The online profile should only be created after language and credential assessment

It is advised that applicants have their language and credential assessment certificates ready before creating their profile and entering the EE pool stage. After selection at the pool stage, applicants will get only 60 days to apply for PR and with their language and credential assessment certificates. Failing to provide these documents will result in applicant falling back to the pool stage.

4. Incomplete applications will get reject automatically

Previously, Canadian immigration department CIC (Citizenship and Immigration Canada) used to allow applicants to update their PR (permanent residency) applications even after submission, in case they had provided insufficient details. However, with Express Entry in effect the applications will be filled electronically. And if during the evaluation something is found missing, the applicant will be moved back to the pool.

5. PNP applicants will be able to get PR in Canada through Express Entry

Applicants applying for PR in Canada under Provisional Nomination program (PNP) will be able to apply under Express Entry for quick approval. Currently, PNP applicants have to wait for 17 months for their PR approval, but under EE it will take only 6 months.

6. Selected candidates will be announced fortnightly

Every two weeks, applicants with most promising profiles will be sent the invitation to apply for PR in Canada, for which they will receive a time of 60 days, as mentioned earlier. Applicants who will not receive invitation to apply for PR within 12 months of entering the pool will have to re-apply.

Whenever something new is introduced, it is natural to have some confusion about it. But if you will keep these important points in mind, you will have less trouble in applying under Canada EE program.





Some Latest News:-

Alberta Needs More Skilled Workers
Canada Government Gearing Up for the launch of Express Entry
Manitoba Expected to Have 500 New Nominations under the Express Entry

How to Prepare for Your Visa Interview

Whether you want to work in USA, study in UK, or simply want to visit a foreign country that you have always admired; passing the visa interview with immigration authorities of the concerned country is essential to get through the immigration process and live your dreams.

Below are some tips that will guide you on how to prepare for visa interview to boost your chances of getting the desired visa.

Pre-Interview Preparations

Try to learn as much as possible about the visa of your interest and about the immigration system of the country you want to go. This will also help you in understanding the major concerns of immigration authorities, so that you can anticipate questions they might ask, and prepare accordingly.

Taking help of an immigration consultant is also a good decision in this context, since they know all the ins and outs of the immigration process and can coach you on what specific factors you need to take care of to prepare for the interview. 

Also, be specific and clear about your purpose of visiting the country to keep immigration authorities from having any doubts about your application.

Document Preparation: To get through the immigration process successfully, it is important to show all the essential documents (which are asked for a particular visa) to immigration authorities during the interview.

Prepare you visa application properly by including all the essential documents such as family photographs, bank statements, property documents, income tax records and other documents that the website of concerned country’s immigration department mentions or your visa consultant has advised you to include.

In addition, never provide any fake information just to get through the immigration process faster or to become eligible for a particular visa. Detection of such acts can have serious consequences and you can even be banned for lifetime from applying for visa for that country.

This is one of the primary reasons to why you should thoroughly check the credentials of visa consultants if you have decided to opt for one. Unfortunately, many visa consultants provide illegal advice to make you believe that you can easily get through the immigration process.

At Go For Visa, we provide our customers only legal and valuable advice to help them in preparing for the visa interview. We make the immigration process easy for our customers, not by advising them to provide false information but by coaching them on how they can score better in skills assessment and improve their chances of getting the visa of their choice.

Tip on Passing the ‘Life in the UK’ Test

Before granting citizenship to immigrants, every country ensures that they have adequate knowledge about the country’s history, culture and native language. The UK is no exception. If you are applying for the UK citizenship or settlement in the UK, then you need to pass the UK citizenship test, known as the ‘Life in the UK’ test.

The math for the test is pretty straightforward. There will be 24 questions and you will be provided 45 minutes to answer them. You need to score at least 75%, i.e. 18 correct answers, in order to pass the test. That means, giving seven wrong answers will automatically result in failure. You can attempt the test as many times, but for every attempt you need to pay the test fee again. Also, each applicant will be given a unique set of questions.

Here are a few tips on how you can prepare well for the Life in the UK test and pass it in the first attempt.

Start Preparation from the Online Resources

The first think to look for here is the official handbook for the Life in the UK test, which is available on the UK immigration website. Secondly, visit www.theuktest.com and practice sample test papers. There are 48 question papers available on the website. If you score well in the practice tests, then consider yourself well prepared for the test, since in most people’s opinion the actual test is lot easier than the practice tests.

Manage Your Time

You will roughly get about 2 minutes for each question. The questions you know by sight will hardly take a few seconds to answer. Skip the questions you find tricky and return to them once you have attempted all the questions. This way, you will have a lot of time to analyze the difficult questions, and or course, a better chance to answer them correctly.

Check Your English Vocabulary

Some questions in the test require deep knowledge of English vocabulary. It is often seen that people provide wrong answers only because their English vocabulary is weak and they cannot understand the questions properly. Therefore, apart from learning about British tradition and culture, it is also necessary to improve your English vocabulary.

Take Your Time in Answering Question

As mentioned above, to answer some questions correctly you need to have good English vocabulary. Additionally, take your time to analyze a question properly before answering it. There may be questions that have more than one correct answer. Understanding the real implication of question will be all the more important in such cases.

Additionally, before scheduling your test, make sure you have understood the process correctly and have prepared for it properly. Although, you can attempt the test multiple times, but it is best to prepare well and pass it in the first attempt. Knowing about the test and how to attempt it can be of great aid while preparing for it. It will also give you the confidence to attempt the test correctly.

A 5 Step Guide to Obtain Danish Citizenship

When it comes to citizenship, even the countries with friendliest of immigration policies can have a tricky and tedious process. In recent years, as Denmark has emerged as a popular European immigration destination, number of immigrants applying for Danish citizenship has also increased.

The Danish Government has clearly outlined the citizenship process. People from Nordic countries (Norway, Finland, Sweden and Iceland) can become Danish citizens by declaration. On the other hand, immigrants from other countries can become Danish citizens through the process of naturalization.

Although, applying for Danish citizenship is not a complex process, but a single mistake in your application can cost you significant time and money. Firstly, you come to know whether your application is refused only when the results are declared. Secondly, if your application is rejected then you have to go through the entire process all over again and pay the application fee of DKK 1000 (approx. US$170) again.

Here is a five step guide on how to proceed while applying for Danish citizenship.

Ensure Your Eligibility

Make sure that you are actually eligible to apply for Danish citizenship. To become a Danish citizen, you first need to be living there as a permanent resident. The minimum PR requirement under general category is 9 years. If you are a refugee in Denmark then it is 8 years. If you are married to a Dane for at least three years, then the PR requirement is 6 years. Citizens of Nordic countries need to wait for 2 years before they become eligible to apply for Danish citizenship.

Check Your Debts

Before lodging your citizenship application, make sure you don’t have debts to any public Danish institution. Also, verify that you haven’t received any public assistance for a period longer than 6 months in past 5 years.

Enroll and Prepare for the Danish Citizenship Test

Passing the Danish Citizenship test is a crucial part of the citizenship process. The test is held only at the designated test centers twice a year – in June and December. Schedule your test in advance, so that you have enough time to prepare for it. You can get guidelines on how to prepare for the test on Danish immigration website. There are also some other private websites that offer practice material and sample test papers. You can also take help from them.

Lodge your application

After you have made sure that you are eligible to apply for Danish citizenship and have passed the citizenship test, you can get, fill in and lodge your citizenship application at your nearest police station. The results are announced twice every year – in April and October.

Confirm the status on Dual Citizenship

Currently Denmark immigration policy is quite restrictive about dual citizenship. However, Danish Parliament is in the process of allowing its citizens to have dual citizenship. But you also need to ensure that your native country allows it. Visit the embassy of your country in Copenhagen to ensure that.

It is expected that by summer 2015, Danish citizens will be allowed to have dual citizenship. In case, you are granted Danish citizenship before that, you can reclaim your original citizenship after the new rules come in force.

All You Need to Know about Ireland Student Visa

A beautiful island country west to the United Kingdom, Ireland, has a long tradition of academic excellence. Over the centuries, the country has produced countless scholars and several Noble Laureates including physicist Erwin Schrodinger, poet W. B. Yeats, playwright George Bernard Shaw, and many more. Beside this, there are several other reasons that make studying in Ireland an unforgettable experience such as a friendly and safe environment, internationally recognized educational institutions, creative culture, and more.

Generally, foreign nationals who want to study in Ireland require a student visa. However, if you are a citizen of a European Union (EU) country, then you can study here without a study visa. In addition, citizens of a number of non-EU countries are also not required to obtain a student visa to study in Ireland. Here is the list of these non-EU countries. In case you are a citizen of any of the above listed countries, and want to study in Ireland in a course lasting more than 90 days, then you can apply for a student visa by first getting registered with Garda National Immigration Bureau (GNIB). Depending on the course you want to enroll in Ireland, you can apply under one of the following categories

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Higher Education

If you want to pursue a bachelor’s or higher degree in Ireland, then you need to apply for Ireland student visa under this category. It is important to note here that for bachelor’s degree courses you need to lodge you application at Central Applications Office, while for master’s and doctoral degree programs, you need to apply directly to the institute and they will lodge your visa application on your behalf.

You need to meet the following requirements in order to get student visa under this category.

• ·         You have been accepted at an Irish educational institution to pursue a full-time study course in Ireland

• ·         You have sufficient academic abilities to pursue the course you are enrolled in

• ·         You have submitted the whole course fee and have sufficient funds to support your stay in Ireland

• ·         You have adequate medical insurance to cover your stay in Ireland

• ·         You have proof that you will leave Ireland once your course is completed

If you have obtained a student visa under this category and your study course lasts at least one year then you are not required to obtain a work permit to work in Ireland.  

English Language & Non Degree Programs

If you want to study in an English language course or Non Degree Program in Ireland then you need to apply under this category. For this category, the requirements are similar as in the Higher Education category such as being accepted at a registered institution, having sufficient funds, etc. However, under this category you can stay in Ireland for a maximum period of 3 years.

As mentioned earlier, Ireland has an innovative and creative culture that makes it an entrepreneur society, and studying here can make a great impact on your career.

Three Ways to Get Work Permit in Denmark

As many industries in Denmark are facing shortage of local skilled workers, Denmark in past decade has emerged as the most active European Union nation hiring overseas skilled workers outside the European Economic Area (EEA). This immigration has not only given a boost to Danish economy, but it has also fulfilled the dreams of thousands of foreign nationals who want to work in Denmark. As Danish economy continues to thrive, more job opportunities for overseas skilled workers keep coming up in Denmark.
For citizens of countries outside the EEA, there are three ways to get a work permit for Denmark. Let’s go through them one by one.

Danish Green Card Scheme
The Danish Green Card scheme is undeniably the most popular of all; since it gives foreign nationals work and residence permit without a job offer. To become eligible under this category, applicants need to score a minimum of 100 points in a point based system that tests their eligibility on various factors, namely education, language skills, work experience, adaptability, and age.

The points are awarded in pretty straightforward manner. For instance, for higher qualification you receive more points, for more work experience you receive more points and so on. There is also scope for scoring some bonus points if you have received education from an internationally renowned university or have work experience in an occupation that lacks skilled professionals in Denmark.

The Danish Green Card gives you a work and residence permit of 18 months. During this period you can find a job in Denmark, and subsequently work and live here. You can also extend your stay in Denmark after you have commenced a job.

Positive List Scheme

As mentioned earlier, there are a number of occupations that lack skilled workers in Denmark. The Danish government maintains a list of these occupations, called the Positive List, which is revised annually. If you have a job offer for an occupation in Positive List from a Danish employer then you can immediately get work and residence permit of minimum 3 years in Denmark under the Positive List scheme. You can easily get a one year extension, as well as bring your dependent family members to Denmark on this visa. In addition, it also allows your partner to work full-time in Denmark.

Pay Limit Scheme

If you have a highly paid job offer in Denmark, irrespective of your occupation, then you can get a work and residence permit of minimum 3 years in Denmark. The minimum salary requirement under this category is DKK357,000 a year (approximately US$80,000). Like in Positive List Scheme, you can get one year extension under Pay Limit scheme. Also, you can bring your dependent family members to Denmark, and your partner can work full-time here.

Denmark is a beautiful country with an ideal work environment, which allows its inhabitants to live prosperously as well as succeed in life. Migrating to Denmark will not only help you in building your career, but will also allow you to lead a peaceful life.

Benefits of Migrating to Canada

People are always striving for a better life. For some the answer lies in migrating to a different region or country. Migrating to another country is not easy. One has to review the culture, climate, demographics, work opportunities and many other things before finalizing his destination.

Being a top immigration destination for decades, Canada today has become a multicultural society. Ample job opportunities, world class education system and high standard of living are some major reasons that attract foreign nationals to Canada. But aren’t these the same reasons for which people would migrate to any other top immigration destination? So what makes Canada a better choice? Let’s find out.

Bigger Earnings, More Saving

For the same work, most immigrants earn bigger salaries in Canada, since they are paid in Canadian dollar, which is amongst the strongest currencies worldwide. This allows immigrants to afford things they couldn’t have in their native countries, as well as to save more money. Also, the government of Canada offers certain tax benefits for families with children to support their children’s education and upbringing.

Free School Education

Preliminary education is free in Canada. And you can be assured of the quality of education provided at Canadian public schools. From staff to infrastructure including premises, libraries, social facilities, etc.,local government bodies properly maintain everything. The facilities provided at Canadian public schools are comparable to private schools of many other countries.

Clean Environment

There are strict laws in Canada for protection of environment. The waste disposal and drainage systems are well-maintained by the government to ensure the cleanliness of the country and its surroundings. People residing in Canada also need to follow certain rules and regulations for the preservation of its environment.

Free Health Care Service

Canada government’s Universal Health Care program provides free health care services to its people. Immigrants become eligible to avail these services after a certain period of stay in Canada. Also, the Universal Health Care program is not limited to certain clinics and hospitals.

Easy Jobs for Skilled Professionals

Canada is often regarded as a land of opportunities. But several industries in the country lack skilled workers. So, if you have work skills which are in high demand in Canada, then getting a job and building a career will be easy for you in Canada.

Adequate Public Facilities

Well-maintained libraries, parks, and other recreational amenities are in abundance in every region of Canada.

A Beautiful Country

Last but not the least, Canada is among the most beautiful countries in the world, which never stops to fascinate people living in or outside Canada. Whether it is beauty of nature or modern amenities, everything is abundance in this country. Apart from that, public parks, national parks and numerous islands augment the beauty of this country. Canada also has the largest coastline in the world, which translates into numerous scenic beaches.

If you have made up your mind about migrating to Canada, visit the Canada immigration website or hire a Canadian visa consultant to know the most suitable way to migrate to this land of opportunities.

Different Channels to Bring Your Family Members to Australia

Australia is multicultural community. Credit for this rich culturally diversity primarily goes to the welcoming immigration policy of the country. Additionally, ample job opportunities, world-class education system and high standard of living attract foreign nationals to the country. According to a recent survey, a good percentage of immigrants are leading a successful life in Australia. This gives immigrants another reason to move into Australia with their families on permanent basis.

The government of Australia provides a number of visas that allow immigrants, as well as native Australians, to bring their family members to live in Australia with them. For all these Australia visa categories, eligible family members, who are living in Australia lawfully for at least last two years, sponsor their close relatives to migrate to Australia. The government of Australia considers an Australian citizen, a permanent resident and an eligible New Zealand citizen to be a valid sponsor.

Here is an overview of each of the channels through which you can bring your family members to Australia.

Spouse/ Partner Visas

A Partner visa allows you to bring your spouse or refactor partner to Australia to live with you as a permanent resident of Australia. There are two streams under Partner visa depending upon whether your spouse or partner is in Australia or outside. Under both streams, your partner will be first granted a temporary Partner visa until the permanent Partner visa is decided

Child Visas

Eligible sponsors can bring their biological, step and adopted children, as well as orphan relatives to Australia through this channel. For each visa stream under this channel, the child must be below 18 years of age and unmarried.

Parent Visas

The government of Australia allows its citizens and permanent residents to bring their parents to Australia through different parent visas, namely Aged Parent Visa, Parent Visa and Contributory Parent Visa. Each visa stream has its own norms depending on the nature of immigration, which the sponsoring child and sponsored parent must meet.

Marriage Visa

The Prospective Marriage visa allows Australian citizens and permanent residents to bring their prospective spouse to Australia for marriage. This visa itself is not a permanent residency visa; however, after marriage the foreign spouse becomes eligible to apply for a Partner visa. Interestingly, under this visa it is not necessary to perform the wedding ceremony in Australia.

Relative Visas

Relative visas allow eligible sponsors to bring their aged, dependent relatives or only remaining near relatives to Australia. For each Relative visa, there is a separate stream depending upon whether the applicant relative is in Australia or outside.

For each of these channels, both sponsors and applicants have to show a number of documents in order to prove that they meet all the necessary visa requirements. At times, the immigration process can be intriguing and tedious. Therefore, it is necessary to keep everything in order to avoid any delays in visa processing. Hiring a registered Australia visa consultant to expedite the process can be extremely useful.

Guidance of Application and Timing for Canada FSW

In the terms of guidance and timing, as per the normal information, but really can’t give you the exact guidance and also not the timing as it depends on CIC i.e. Citizenship and Immigration Canada.

First step is to check if you are fitting into the Federal Skilled Worker list, which means are fitting into the occupation that is open at the moment. If you are fitting into the occupation list then calculate your points in terms of Age, English, Education, Experience, Spouse with English, Relative in Canada etc. If you score then:

1. First step is to apply to your education institute to give you the transcript of your educational degree.

2. At the time, you are waiting for result of your WES, do not loose your time as CAP might finish. Get your:

a.       Health Check-up done.

b.      Get Police Clearance Certificate.

c.       Put amount relevant for your visa in account ASAP.

d.      Get IELTS test done to score good points.

e.      Get ready with the fee to be paid etc.

f.        Get all documentation done for lodgement as soon as you get WES positive.

3. As soon as you get WES done and all your other things as mentioned at point 2, then do lodge the application before the CAP finishes and then keep your fingers crossed for best result.

Timing for the Application for CanadaFederal Skilled Worker: At this time the timing is not mentioned at the moment anywhere and no one knows as even not mentioned in the CIC website. So, hopefully it will take about 6 -7 months for the result to come from the time you apply your application under latest Federal Skilled Worker. But timing is changing from 2015 as Canada is making new rule named as Express Entry. If you need any more guidance or any help for your questions or your visa, just contact us Go For Visa at info@goforvisa.com.