Liss:

@Hotstepper,

Been working for about 3 years now. Just that the period it takes to process a PR is worrisome. Saw on cic.gc dat it could take like 78 months! Been downcast since then. Will take your advice and be more optimistic now. Just trying to get enuf money before applying maybe thru school or sumtin.

Anywayz, all I am learning is gonna help me for sure.

canuck:

@ Poster

@Hotstepper & Igbonla - Una well done. . .Keep us posted on your hook-up

Liss:

@Tunnytox,

Thanks for your info. Well, currently checking out the forum. Just checked out the processing times on cic and noticed it had changed. Waoh! That's a relief! Will definately be sending the application in soon.

BTW, Tunnytox, are you also applying or awaiting your PR card or an agent or sumtin?

tunnytox:

The statistics provided by the CIC are pre February 2008 after which the rule has changed. At the moment if you meet the requirements you should be over and done with your application by 15 months at most. If you are in doubt google Canada Visa forum and visit the skilled migration section of the website.

Goodluck

igbonla:

Canuck,

Excellent post until you spoil am for the end. It's a friendly hook up oh, you can join in

igbonla:

Canuck,

Excellent post until you spoil am for the end. It's a friendly hook up oh, you can join in,

Where exactly are you? You're sounding like somebody I know.

canuck:

I am in the Oakville/Downtown Toronto axis.

How do I sound 'like somebody' you know? What's blowing my much appreciated cyber-cover?!

Liss:

@Canuck,

I guess you right. However, after checking dat other forum, canadavisa, I got a link to several websites which got me thinking. The rate at which Asians migrate to Canada is a big turn off for me o, How do you guys see this?

Please share your views and experiences about the immigration which I hear has become excessive and has reduced the available jobs within Canada's labour market.

igbonla:

Na wa oh! Serious hard tackle, see an invited guest holding back the hands of the host. So you haven't heard of live and let live? What is with you and the Asians?

You can go start a business in Canada, don't have to join the labor market. Whether you will succeed at a business is another story entirely and also dependent on you.

Liss:

@Canuck,

I guess you right. However, after checking dat other forum, canadavisa, I got a link to several websites which got me thinking. The rate at which Asians migrate to Canada is a big turn off for me o, How do you guys see this?

Please share your views and experiences about the immigration which I hear has become excessive and has reduced the available jobs within Canada's labour market.

Wow! A classic foot in the mouth situation here, coming from Liss, an HR professional  

Asians account for roughly 7 out of 10 people in the world, so you can't escape them once you step into a developed economy; not that you need to.

The problem with immigration in Canada is not excessive intake per se, but a disconnect between Immigration Canada and Corporate Canada. It is a long story if we begin to look under that hood. Maybe a separate thread would be a good idea.

Having said that, certain professionals remain in demand and will continue to be sought-after for a long time to come.

igbonla:

Oakville/Downtown?? hmmm, no more comments for now. Watch your back sha!

canuck:

Wow! A classic foot in the mouth situation here, coming from Liss, an HR professional  

Asians account for roughly 7 out of 10 people in the world, so you can't escape them once you step into a developed economy; not that you need to.

The problem with immigration in Canada is not excessive intake per se, but a disconnect between Immigration Canada and Corporate Canada. It is a long story if we begin to look under that hood. Maybe a separate thread would be a good idea.

Having said that, certain professionals remain in demand and will continue to be sought-after for a long time to come.

Hotstepper:

@Liss, where ever you go, u will see great poupulation of Asians cuz of their size, Canada is so multicultural that you will feel the presence of other nationalities, Vancouver is where there r a lot of Asians esp. Chinese,

However, I do not understand why the influx of Asians should be your greatest concern, e be like say u no ready go there then,

Liss:

Of cos you are right about that, but remember that their influx also assists in generating labour market problems such as increase in unemployment rate for others, low wage and the likes, Classic HR issues, No try diss me o!

Great! Now I see your point - Your earlier comment could be easily misinterpreted (as did Igbonla, Hotstepper and me) as being racial.

The labor market is free-for-all, well, except you're applying as a server in a chinese all-you-can-eat buffet. LOL!

canuck:

Great! Now I see your point - Your earlier comment could be easily misinterpreted (as did Igbonla, Hotstepper and me) as being racial.

The labor market is free-for-all, well, except you're applying as a server in a chinese all-you-can-eat buffet. LOL!

daddee:

Hello HS and Liss, pls do you have an idea about the job outlook for a geologist migrating from 9ja to canada and planning to settle in Alberta (Calgary to be specific). I know its a regulated occupation but some job adverts I saw online didn't request for the license, this kindda got me confused. Also what is the standard of living like in Calgary - like how much can one get a decent apartment (two bedroom flat) for rent? How's their schools like for kids (fees)?

I'm almost through with my PR processing, only waiting for their final decision. I'm trying to understand what to expect there as I know relocating has never been an easy thing. Still contemplating though, if its truly worth it.

Help pls.

Thanks.