November 2009 PRC Radiologic Technologist and X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examinations Results

Two working days after the last day of Radiologic Technologist and X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examinations, the The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announced Friday the November 2009 PRC Radiologic Technologist and X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examinations Results.

308 out of 819 passed the Radiologic Technologist and X-Ray Technologist Licensure Examinations given by the Board of Radiologic Technology in the cities of Manila, Iloilo and Zamboanga this November 2009.

List of approved Radiologic Technologist applicants for registration without examination per Board Res. No. 05 dated November 3, 2009, Series of 2009.

1 GROVE, DELTA ANGELA LADUAN
2 VALENCIA, ROSAN ADDUN

List of approved X-Ray Technologist applicants for registration
without examination per Board Res. No. 05 dated November 3, 2009, Series of 2009

1 AVENGOZA, FELIX SARCIA
2 CLAVITE, GLADYS GRACE ENCABO
3 CUERDO, LETICIA CAPA
4 GUARIN, EDNA ORONICO
5 LAPID, RICARDO LUGAY
6 RAMOS, DANILO JR SAMANIEGO
7 SALVADOR, JOSE GLENN POLICARPIO

Roll of Successful Examinees in the
RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGIST LICENSURE EXAMINATION
Held on NOVEMBER 24 & 25, 2009
Released on NOVEMBER 27, 2009

1 ABDULMAJID, SHERINATA JUDDIN
2 ABELLERA, EDISON GENABIA
3 ABEYA, FLORA DOLINGA SADAGAN
4 ABIAN, MELESA CASAMAYOR
5 ACOSTA, MARY JOY BENNAGEN
6 AGGABAO, ERIC EMERSON DAYAO
7 AGUIADAN, JENNEFER GAVINO
8 AGUSTIN, KIMPIE SANTOS
9 ALIACBAR, MAIDA TANDA
10 ALIH, ZAMIA OMAR
11 ALIPIO, CHERIE MOÑEVA
12 ALMENDRA, CYNTHIA PADERES
13 ALMONTE, ALLAN CAMITOC
14 ALOG, JEOFFREY SIMANGAN
15 ALORRO, MARK JOHN FRANCIS FRANCISCO
16 ALZAGA, BLANDY NALUS
17 AMBROCIO, SHEENA GALE FAJARDO
18 AMIRUL, SABRIE MUNAP
19 AMPARADO, RONNIE REY MORATA
20 AMPARO, MARCELO CASTIGADOR
21 AMRI, NURHAINA JANUDDAIN
22 ANGELES, EDEN LAGO
23 ANGELES, JOMAR SANCHEZ
24 ANINO, BRYAN TALADRO
25 ANSAY, JOSELITO MAYUGA
26 APOLINARIO, MARISKA PAMELA HARDER
27 APU-ANG, JO ANNA MAE GABUELO
28 APUYA, WILFRED MARCO
29 AQUINO, VALERIE MARCIUS MASIN
30 ARISTOTELES, LYNDL CENAS
31 ARIZAPA, CARMELA MAE MATEO
32 ASUNCION, RACHIEL BAUTISTA
33 BACCAY, ERIC SALA
34 BAINTO, CHRISTIAN ESPINOSA
35 BALAQUIT, ALVIN RONALD CASALME
36 BALILA, SUNNY JR BANZUELA
37 BALINO, DARLENE ANNE ZAFE
38 BALLESTA, JADVINDER PATINO
39 BALMORES, RUBY LEA CAFIRMA
40 BAQUIRAN, JESUS PARAISO
41 BARENG, GLADELYN TEODORO
42 BARRUGA, JOAN CALLO
43 BASAN, ANRIA MAE BORJA
44 BAUTISTA, MENARDO SANTOS
45 BELISTA, ERWIN MANZANAL
46 BERDAN, ACE DELFIN
47 BIANO, IVY SHARMAINE RESURRECCION
48 BILLONES, EMIE VILLARUZ
49 BILLOTE, ROBERTO PADILLA
50 BIÑAS, BELBIN JR BUARON
51 BOBADILLA, DAN HELBERT BAUTISTA
52 BOBIS, RANDY BENDICIO
53 BOLAÑO, EROL CORDOVA
54 BONGO, SHEILA MARIE SUPANG
55 BORJA, NOEL GRANTOZA
56 BRIONES, MARVIN GONZALES
57 BRIÑAS, BRIAN NARIO
58 BUCANG, JOHN ANTHONY DE LEON
59 BUHONG, SARAH CHRISTY DUMAY
60 BUTAC, MYRNA SORIANO
61 CALERA, WESER BRIX BALQUIN
62 CAMILAN, MELANIE ROSS RUELO
63 CAMILAN, VINCENT SALARDA
64 CAMILO, CHARLES JULIAN JOCSON
65 CANAPE, NICHOLJUN ALCOVER
66 CANCE, AL CONRAD TORRES
67 CARCALLAS, DARIO LAURENTE
68 CASINILLO, JOHN RYAN ERAN
69 CAY, KRISTOFFER PEÑARANDA
70 CELAYA, JOHANESS CENERA
71 CERA, VANESSA DIMAANO
72 CHICANO, MELVIN CESAR CEMAT
73 CICHON, VICHELLFAITH BERGANIO
74 CLIMACO, MICHEL MACAPILI
75 CLORES, EDELYN RAMOS
76 CONTEMPRATO, BOYZEE BARRERA
77 CORNEL, JOHN LESTER BLANCO
78 CORRAL, RHEA NIKA ENCABO
79 CORSIGA, RITCHIE VENEZUELA
80 CORTES, KIRBY LAURIO
81 CORTEZ, CARLITO JR MIGUEL
82 CORVERA, LORENZO ANGELO BERNALES
83 CRUZ, RAYMOND BERNARD AZARRAGA
84 CUDIAMAT, RODEL GACOSCOS
85 DANIOAN, FRANCIS VINCENT CALICDAN
86 DARJUAN, IMEE ROSE BARCELON
87 DAÑAS, JOVANIE MONTON
88 DE LA CERNA, CHERLYN DE LA CUESTA
89 DE VEGA, JEREMY NIÑO GAMBOA
90 DE VERA, JOHN MARK JULIANO
91 DEGALA, REA JOANNE IBABAO
92 DEL ROSARIO, SARAH JANE VARGAS
93 DELA CRUZ, RYAN ONOFRE
94 DELANTAR, JOEMAR GABATO
95 DELLOSON, CHERYL LISTANGCO
96 DESAMITO, JOFFER ESLAVA
97 DIAO, JOSUA BANICO
98 DIAZ, JENNIFER BAGUIO
99 DIAZ, JOVIE MORAL
100 DIO, ARWIN BERMAS
101 DIÑO, CRISANTE GERABAN
102 DOLATRE, MICHELL FERNANDEZ
103 ECHIVARRE, MARCH TOM RIOMALOS
104 ELISAN, ROSS MAVILLE MONCILLER
105 ESCORIAL, PRIETZYL TOMAS
106 ESGUERRA, HERVEY PAULE
107 ESGUERRA, SHAONA ALONZO
108 ESMALI, JULSAL JOE
109 ESTEBAN, JOHN KERRWELL RUMBAOA
110 EUSANTOS, ARIEL DELA CRUZ
111 FACTORA, MILDRED BATALLA
112 FAJARDO, SHEILA PANGASIAN
113 FAUNI, ALLISTER KENNETH HERRERA
114 FELICIANO, VANIKA MARIEL PLETE
115 FERCOL, JASON ESCOBER
116 FERNANDEZ, JOYLYN VERZO
117 FLORES, EDISON BATERINA
118 FRIANEZA, AILE DANNICA DELA CRUZ
119 FUENTES, XERXES TUAZON
120 FURIGAY, EDUARD BIRUNG
121 GADJALI, TADZMAHAL ESMULA
122 GALAPON, JAYMAR REYES
123 GALARAGA, CINDY HANDOGAN
124 GALLARDO, JOE MARVIN PE
125 GALLO, MA JONUELA BEDIA
126 GALVAN, ELINOR RESTRIVERA
127 GALVAN, JOSEPH JERRAMIE NAVARRO
128 GAMIS, ELIZABETH PONTERES
129 GAMIT, ZENA NESIE BALDONADO
130 GARCIA, JAYCEE MARVIN HILARIO
131 GERMINAL, CHERRY MAE SARUAY
132 GONZAGA, NEVADA ABCEDE
133 GONZALES, PUTLI NIHMA ALAWADDIN
134 GUEVARRA, WINZLEY BONIFACIO
135 HAFALLA, JUDILYN DOMULOT
136 HASIM, SHERVIN MUKSAN
137 HILARIO, CHRISTIAN JOSE LEANDRO RECEDE
138 HIPOLITO, JOHN EARVIN ALVARADO
139 IGANA, MICHAEL JOHN TUPINO
140 ILANG-ILANG, LHESLY AMOR ALIB
141 ILIGAN, JESSE ABAYON
142 IMUS, BOBBY MACARANAS
143 INDICO, MARIA JESSHA FELONGCO
144 INOCENCIO, DAPHNE TADEO
145 JARCIA, DELILAH GRACE BULQUIREN
146 JAVONILLO, FRANCIS HABON
147 JAWILI, RAMIDA NAYSAY
148 JOAQUIN, ALEJANDRO MAÑGANDE
149 JOE, FAIHANA OMAR
150 JOSEPH, RONALDO SALVADORA
151 JUAN, JAMES MICHAEL GRACIO
152 JUAT, RIGOR REGAL
153 JUATON, MA JAYCIEVELLE CRUZ
154 LABRADOR, LESLIEGAYLE SANCHEZ
155 LAHABA, ASHNIYA SANTOS
156 LAPINID, MARCELINO III ROXAS
157 LASERNA, LUIGI PAUL ALBELAR
158 LASPIÑAS, SIDNEY BETONIO
159 LAUDATO, ERWIN FERRER
160 LAWAN, SARAH ABDULLA
161 LEHAYAN, FENELLA FAYE DATAY
162 LITERATUS, GRACE CANEOS
163 LLANES, MICHELLE JUNE BUICO
164 LOPEZ, KARL JIMENEZ
165 LORENZO, CLIFFORD JOHN LUCAS
166 LOTIVO, MARK ROWELL SOLIDUM
167 LOZANO, VINA-ZARAH ARGOMIDO
168 LUBAY, HEIDI HARINA
169 MACABOTAS, JOHN FRANCIS DEMALATA
170 MACALINAO, KATHLEEN ALCARAZ
171 MACANANG, CORNELIO TALOSIG
172 MACARANAS, JENNIFER ESCAROS
173 MACATANGAY, ARTHUR JOHN TAGLE
174 MACUSI, FRANDY LOUIE DOCTOLERO
175 MADRAZO, KIM MARK BAYOT
176 MAGDAEL, FRANCIALINE RAFOL
177 MALONGAYON, ADZRAINA IMBOK
178 MALONZO, MARLON OPAÑO
179 MAMAUNTE, NORLAINE MACARIMBOR
180 MANGANGEY, JEAMAYANNE ALMOITE
181 MANUEL, LILIBETH LABUTUNG
182 MARAMAG, EDNA BALAGAN
183 MARTES, CAROL DIEGO
184 MAS, JUNEL PALO
185 MASONGSONG, JOCELYN SANCHEZ
186 MATA, MARIA CRISTINA ALBANO
187 MATARUL, SALMA LADJA
188 MATELA, EMMALYN DE LOS SANTOS
189 MATINDO, LING-LING KUDJING
190 MAYOR, FRANCIS YULORES
191 MENDOZA, GRACE LOPEZ
192 MENDOZA, JOYCE HANNAH ROMAN
193 MENDOZA, KARLO PUBLICO
194 MENDOZA, MARICAR TANGENTE
195 MILA, ANA ROSE GALORIO
196 MINEL, HEROVIC JR MACABALES
197 MISUARI, RIMSON RACQUIZ
198 MONTERO, JOHN ALFIE LAPITAN
199 MORDENO, ARIES JAMES FRANCISCO
200 MUNDOC, PAMELA TAHIL
201 NABONG, MARCO PAULO CAYMO
202 NALE, JOYCE ANN CONSAD
203 NAVARRO, PEARL ANGELIQUE GUINGGUING
204 NEPOMUCENO, VICTOR MALANUM
205 OGLIMEN, RONALDO VILLEGAS
206 ORDANZA, VERGIL IBAY
207 OSABEL, ABIMAEL MANCHUS
208 PADDAM, YARNASHER JUMHALANI
209 PAGALLAMMAN, SHELLA-MAY DONATO
210 PAGTAMA, REYGILYN SAGUN
211 PAJAROJA, JESSICA MORALES
212 PAPA, CHERRY DIMATALO
213 PARADJI, AIREEN ABUNSOD
214 PARCO, SHULAMITE ALENTAJAN
215 PARREÑO, KEITH SIMOUN LAMERA
216 PASCUAL, JAYPEE VICTORINO
217 PASTOR, JOHN ELVIES GARCIA
218 PATRICIO, FREDERICK JOSEPH CANTONJOS
219 PERELLO, VENUS ROSHALAINE CABIGON
220 PLANDEZ, ROILAN ZARA
221 PLAZA, JUNIEL MAQUILING
222 POMICPIC, KRISKA JAE TENCHAVEZ
223 PORTIONCOLA, KATRINA LYNN ATIENZA
224 PULUSAN, ALLAN TUAZON
225 QUILINO, RHOD JAYSON BILLONES
226 RACAZA, NEPTALE CABONCE
227 RAMIREZ, RIZIE BARCENILLA
228 RAMOS, JAMES BARAQUIO
229 RAVELO, MARK HILL TUBATO
230 RAZ, LIAN PONDANG
231 REMOLANO, CHRIS ANTHONY FACTORIZA
232 RICABLANCA, CLARIBELLE PALARCA
233 RICARDE, LORETA SANGALANG
234 RIVERA, ANNA APRIL SANTOALLA
235 RIVERA, GEENO SANCHEZ
236 SAHIDIN, KARIMA IGASAN
237 SALI, ABUNIDAL MAHING
238 SALUD, FRANCIS ANDREW TAN
239 SALVIDOS, JOELAN EHEDIO
240 SAN FELIX, MARLON FENEQUITO
241 SANNAD, JEFFERSON BANIWAS TALUYAN
242 SAPPAYANI, RAJIEB BADDANG
243 SARITA, JAY ANN PAGKALIWANGAN
244 SAUDI, RAIDA BAHAROD
245 SENICA, GLENDA RUIZ
246 SERNEO, VAN GILBERT SAYRE
247 SEVILLA, ROMMEL CAÑONEO
248 SIAPNO, YVETTE IVY YVONNE IPORONG
249 SOBREMONTE, REGGIE JAGOLINO
250 SOGUILON, DENTOR SENTONES
251 SOLIDUM, KALVEEN SAGUIL
252 SUBELDIA, KRISTINE MAE FUSINGAN
253 TABLAN, ARNOLD JOHN FESTEJO
254 TABUNAN, MARY JOYCE SADAMA
255 TACUD, MITCHELLE DESIERTO
256 TADONG, GLADYS HAZZLE CORTEZ
257 TADY, CHELLY MARIE VILLA
258 TAGAL, MARJORIE BAUTISTA
259 TICSON, KRISHA MHEL DUCUSIN
260 TILLO, GECK MAYLAN SAMILLANO
261 TOGONON, ANNA LOU LAGAMO
262 TOLENTINO, ALMA QUENIE MANALO
263 TOLOSA, NORALYN CAMINIAN
264 TORRES, JAMIE ANN FRANCIS ASUNCION
265 TORRES, REY MARK SEÑA
266 TRIVILEGIO, ERLYN JOY TAURO
267 TUTAAN, JONNIE BERNARDINO
268 VALDE, JOE MAR CASIANO
269 VALLAN, MARIA SOCORRO DOMINGO
270 VILLALOBOS, GEORWIN MACAHILOS
271 VILLARO, JUNE KRISTINE MARAGAÑAS
272 YAP, JANN ROBERT VILLANUEVA
273 YENKO, JESUS ENRICO VICEO
274 YMA, JOVANI VERDUGUEZ
275 YONGCO, BASIDEL DE LA CRUZ
276 YUMUL, SUNSHINE SUPAN
277 ZALUN, RICKY BOY IRINGAN
278 ZAMORAS, SANICLAIRE ARUCAN
279 ZARA, LEONEIL ALOLONG
280 ZUBIA, JOHN DAVIDSON DE GUZMAN

Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com

Radiological technologists are included in Canada's 38 High Demand Occupations.

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Recruiter sexually abused Filipina workers

Here's another case of sexual abuse against Filipina workers in Dammam, Saudi Arabia.

Two Filipino female workers are preparing to file rape charges against their Arab recruiter in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, even as 20 more workers sought to be rescued from the same recruitment agency over reports that they have been sexually abused too, a global alliance of migrant workers said on Monday.

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EURO MILLION Lotteria

Got this email from EURO MILLION Lotteria this morning. Obviously, this is a scam. I wonder if there people being victimized by these scammers.

EURO MILLION Lotteria Thu, Nov 26, 2009 at 9:25 PM
Reply-To: claimsgroupo@aol.com
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If you received similar email from EURO MILLION Lotteria, simply mark it as spam. Do not reply, as this will only confirm that your email account is active.

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Saudi requires prometric exam for foreign nurses

The Saudi Council mandates all foreign nurses to pass the Prometric Exam before working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

In the Philippines, the accredited testing center is THOMSON PROMETRIC, Ateneo Professional Schools, 130 H. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City. Telephone No.: (632) 892-0383, Website: http://www.prometric.com

The examination is scheduled Tuesday up to Friday, with a fee of US$90.00. A prometric exam is similar to the licensure exam for nurses given in the Philippines.

Source:POEA

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Beware of job offers in Russia

The POEA warns overseas job applicants against promises of employment in Moscow under the pretext of invitation from the Russian Olympic Committee but using travel agencies as front for deployment.

Foreigners holding commercial visas in Russia are not allowed to work. Applicants who want to work in Russia should undergo the legal process of OFW documentation at the POEA.

Source:www.poea.gov.ph

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Re-entry ban to ‘runaway’ Macau migrant workers

Starting April 26, 2010, a new labor policy will be implemented in Macau, affecting migrant workers who abandon their work without due cause. They will be banned from re-entering Macau for six months.

Read Full Story: Re-entry ban to ‘runaway’ Macau migrant workers

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Live And Work in Canada! | Angeles City Seminar Schedule - Jan 17, 2010

UPDATE Jan 14, 2010: January 17 seminar is moved to Feb 21, 2010. Same time and venue

Please fill up the form if you want to reserve a seat for the Live and Work in Canada seminar to be conducted on January 17, 2010 Feb 21, 2010 at Century Resort Hotel, Angles City. Registration Fee is P500 (single) and P700 (married).

The seminar will be conducted by Mr. Apol E. Apuntar, Senior Consultant of Canadian Immigration Consultancy.

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October 2009 PRC Licensure Examination Results for Teachers

The Results of October 2009 PRC Licensure Examination for Teachers is now out.

The PRC announced that 8,045 elementary teachers out of 43,086 examinees (18.67%), 26 Accelerated Teacher Education Program (A.T.E.P.) graduates out of 146 examinees (17.81%) and 10,792 secondary teachers out of 38,339 examinees (28.15%) successfully passed the Licensure Examination for Teachers (L.E.T) given by the Board for Professional Teachers on October 4, 2009 in 23 testing centers all over the Philippines.

Read Full Story: PRC releases results of Licensure Examination for Teachers

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Cebu Seminar Schedules for December 2009 | Live and Work in Canada!

Please fill up the form if you want to reserve a seat for the Live and Work in Canada seminar to be conducted in Cebu City. For the month of December 2009, there are three seminar schedules - Dec 5, 12 and 16. Seminar Fee is P300. Venue will be at Harrys' Platter Restaurant in Cebu City.

The seminar will be conducted by Ms. Reggie Aguilar, Senior Consultant of Canadian Immigration Consultancy - Cebu Branch.

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How to Obtain Saudi Police Certificate

Police certificate is one of the requirements in Canada PR Visa application. In general, you and everyone in your family who is 18 years of age or over need to obtain a police certificate. You must obtain a police certificate from each country or territory where you have lived for six consecutive months or longer since reaching the age of 18.

Here's how to obtain Saudi Police Clearance or Certificate.

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6-12 months PR Visa Processing for Canada is Real!

The Cabahug Family submitted their application forms and supporting documents to Canadian Visa Office in Manila on June 29, 2009. Barely 4 months after, their PR Visas were already issued!

Read full story: 4 Months PR Visa Processing for the Cabahug Family!

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November 2009 Visa Bulletin

Visa Bulletin is a monthly newsletter sent by Mr. Apol Apuntar to his clients. Mr. Apuntar is a Senior Consultant from Canadian Immigration Consultancy.

November 2009 Visa Bulletin

Greetings from Canadian Immigration Consultancy!

The Immigration Minister have just tabled the Citizenship and Immigration Canada's 2009 Annual Report. Together with the 2009 report is Canada's 2010 Immigration Plan which plans to welcome between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents. That can only sounds good news for those who are still interested to live and work in Canada!
http://www.gatewaytocanada.com/2009/11/2010-immigration-plan-canada-to-welcome.html

Reducing the backlogs
Citizenship and Immigration Canada boasts of reducing the backlog of federal skilled worker applicants down from over 630,000 to 425,000 - a reduction of more than 30%. However, the fact remains that the Canadian Visa Office in Manila is not yet done processing all applications filed in 2004. The phasing went slow this year, but please don't be discouraged. Instead, here's what you may do while waiting:

1.Attached is the list of requirements that may required by the visa office once your application is ready for processing. Get them ready as early as now. Please note that aside from the NSO Authenticated Marriage certificate, you will also be required to submit ADVISORY ON MARRIAGES. You can get the document from NSO, too. For single, the requirement is CENOMAR.

2.Prepare for your IELTS Examination. It is now mandatory. If you want, you can request for an IELTS Simulation Test and Evaluation through our partner. It's FREE. Check your contract if it's included in the package

IELTS Expiration
Technically, the Visa Office in Manila requires that IELTS Examination Results should not be older than one year. The requirement is General Training type of exam, but if you already have the Academic Type, that will be accepted. Read On IELTS Exam Expiration


Beware of Online SCAMS!
If you are actively looking for job offer though the Internet, beware of this new online scam: Hotel Job Opportunity: Welcome to Hotel De Chat Lodge, Quebec.


Special Immigration Measures for Typhoon Victims
As a result of the news about Canada's Special Immigration Measures for Typhoon Victims in the Philippines, my email inbox was flooded with question on how they will benefit from it. Unfortunately, the program is not applicable to Federal Skilled Worker program. The special program is applicable only to Family Class Sponsorship and and Temporary Resident Visa applications. Read Who may apply under Canada's Special Immigration Program for Typhoon Victims in the Philippines.


Effect of Ministerial Instruction.
The effect of Nov 28, 2008 Ministerial Instruction identifying high demand occupations for faster processing is either positive or negative depending on when your application was filed and what your job classification is. If you you are included in the list, it is of course positive.

But if your application is filed between Feb 27, 2008 and Nov 27, 2008 and your occupation is not in the high demand list, there is a great chance that your application will be returned unprocessed with refund on the processing fee you paid, if you haven't received one yet.

What to do if your application is returned?
Please understand that the purpose for this action by the Minister was to reduce the growing backlog of immigration applications and to speed up the processing for occupations considered in high demand.

Presently there are around 925,000 applicants waiting for up to six years for a decision. Without the new system the backlog was projected to grow to 1.5 million applicants by 2012. The waiting period would have been extended to at least 10 years or more. The Minister felt the long waiting period was unacceptable to applicants and changes had to be made. The Minister has made the commitment to processing selected occupations within 6 to 12 months from the date filed.

Instead of holding onto applications, not on the list of 38 occupations, and waiting until their occupation was open to continue processing, the Minister made the decision to partially clear the backlog of immigration applications filed and return their filing fees. This was the Minister's prerogative according to the changes made.

There is a “Silver Lining” to the recent decision by the Minister. Applicants that are listed for visa processing will be processed quickly. Only 6 to 12 months visa processing time. No more long waiting periods for your immigrant visa.

In the future the Minister will open and close occupations more frequently. That means only serious minded applicants need apply. In order to catch the chance to immigrate to Canada applicants must apply quickly once their occupation is open.

We know applicants affected by this change are serious about immigrating to Canada. We encourage those applicants affected by the changes to always be ready for their chance to re-apply. Get your application completed in advance. We will continue to help you get ready. We will notify you when your occupation is open for processing.

Your chance to immigrate will come. Most likely sooner than the 6 to 10 year waiting period your present application was going to take. The Canadian government has acknowledged that all future growth in the Canadian labor force will come from immigration. Canada needs workers from all the professions and trade skills.

Everything is working in your favor, the low birth rate in Canada and the aging population. Canada needs more immigrants than what they are presently processing each year. All of this is good news for those that want to immigrate to Canada.

Our advice to those affected by the change is to take this time and strengthen your application. Start by preparing yourselves for the IELTS Examination.

We realize preparing for the IELTS test is an inconvenience. But please put taking this test in the proper perspective. If the only thing that can keep you and your family from “Living the life you all dream about” is to take an English test, are you going to let this hold you and your family back from a bright future? We hope that is not the case.

There is no excuse that English is a reason for not getting an immigrant visa to Canada. All Filipino Canadian immigrants were educated in English. English is not a foreign language as it is in many countries. Filipinos are sought all over the world. One of the reasons why foreign employers prefer Filipino workers is because they know how to speak English. Isn't that something Filipinos should be proud of?

All you have to do to get the maximum points for English is to brush up on your English skills. CIC is offering, free of charge, a 3-hour IELTS simulation test. We encourage you to take this test and find out if you need to spend a little time improving your English skills. There is no need to learn French to try and get more points. You already know how to speak, read and write English. All you need to do is brush up your skills.

Right now is also a good time to collect all the documents that are required by the embassy to process your visa. Do not assume you can get all the documents needed. It might take you longer than you think to get some of the required documents. Put all of these documents together right now. Keep them in a file ready for processing when your occupation opens.

And while waiting for the window to open for you, try to maximize the use of Internet in looking for a possible job offer. Here's how to find jobs in Canada.

In conclusion, your occupation will open in time. When the time comes make sure you are ready to file immediately. Take this time to make sure you have everything in order and have done all you can to strengthen your case. We believe the end result will turn out to be a faster processing time to get your immigrant visa to Canada than what you were facing.

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600,000 Filipino legal permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States as of January 1, 2008

With 600,000 Filipino legal permanent residents (LPRs), Filipinos comprise the second biggest number of legal permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States as of January 1, 2008. This is based on the Population Estimates released by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement on October 2009.

Source: 600,000 Filipinos legal US migrants in ’08

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