251 Examinees Become Dentists - 2010 December Dentist Licensure Exam Results

There will be 251 new Dentists as shown by the December 2010 Dentist Licensure Examination results released by the Professional Regulations Commission 3 working days after the last day of examinations given by the Board of Dentistry in Manila.

Pia Dela Cruz Briones from the University of the Philippines - Manila topped this edition of the Dentist Licensure Examinations with a rating of 85.12%. Eight of the top 10 passers (top 12 including ties) came from UP Manila. For the complete list of the December 2010 Dentist Licensure Examination results, click here.

The new year will be bright to all of these 251 passers as they can take their oath on Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 1:30 in the afternoon at the Fiesta Pavilion, Manila Hotel, One Rizal Park, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.

Information about registration and documentary requirements can be found here.

Dentists are one of the 29 in-demand occupations in Canada. Dentists diagnose, treat, prevent and control disorders of the teeth and mouth. They work in private practice or may be employed in hospitals, clinics, public health facilities or universities.

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OEC & Exit Permit Processing at SM Malls

Here's additional info about the (OEC) Overseas Employment Certificate or Exit Permit processing in SM Malls for Filipino OFWs on vacation during these holidays.

OFWs can proceed to Global Pinoy Center either at the 5th Level of The Block SM North Edsa in Quezon City or at the 2nd Level of SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City until January 15, 2011 from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM [except on December 25 and January 1 ]. They will beasked to present their valid passports, working permits and other relevant documents for processing.

Documents of returning OFWs from Afghanistan, Iraq and Lebanon will not be processed at these venues. Deployment ban for the 3 countries is still in effect. Domestic workers bound for Jordan are advised to go to the POEA main office.

Again, this is good news for Filipino OFWs and their families as their much deserved vacation will not be interrupted entirely by the required paperwork processing. This time, the OFW can fulfill his/her obligation while his/her family can be nearby enjoying activities inside the mall.

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Overseas Employment Certificate or Exit Permit Processing in SM Supermalls

Vacationing OFWs can now have their overseas employment certificates or exit permits get processed at the Global Pinoy Centers inside the convenience of both SM Mall of Asia & The Block SM North Edsa.

As part of POEA's Pamaskong Handog for OFWs, offsite processing of oecs or exit permits, OWWA membership and Philhealth for OFWs who returned to the Philippines in time for the holidays can be done inside the malls mentioned above. This project started today December 15, 2010 and will end on January 15, 2011.

OFWs from countries with exising deployment bans will not be allowed to get their documents processed in these offsite centers and will need to proceed to the POEA main office in Ortigas.

This is welcome news for OFWs and their families as their short vacation wont be shortened by at least a day just to abide by their document requirements. OFWs now have the option to go malling with their families while taking care of their documents on the side.

The Global Pinoy centers in SM Supermalls are specifically set up to cater to overseas Filipino workers in recognition and appreciation of their sacrifice to uplift their families condition and the country as well.

This blog hopes that offsite centers for OFW document processing be increased and be made permanent for their benefit and convenience. After all, they are prime movers of the country's economy.

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Semino Private Hospital Scam Alert: POEA Warning Medical Students/Professionals

The Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA) has released an advisory, warning medical students and medical professionals about the Semino Private Hospital- Switzerland Scam.

This recent news advisory from POEA reported a scam luring medical students and medical professionals to a supposed Semino Private Hospital in Switzerland which offers student programs and internship jobs.

A quick search in the internet revealed a seminohospital.com. In the search results description, the website seem to claim a connection to St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. But in the actual website, the hospital is supposedly in Lausanne, Switzerland. Another fishy thing about this website is that their contact emails are mostly from free email providers.

The Philippine Embassy in Berne has verified that this Semino Private Hospital does not exist. Scammers will try to recruit via e-mail medical students for huge allowances and professionals for high-paying medical positions.

Medical jobs continue to be one of the most in demand jobs in the world today. It is no wonder that scammers are targeting a lot of people wanting to land a position in this capacity. If you are one of the people contacted by these scammers, inform the POEA immediately. It is wise to verify ANY medical job offer abroad so as to avoid falling victim to illegal recruiting scams such as this Semino Private Hospital scam.

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December 2010 Visa Bulletin

December 2010 Visa Bulletin

As of this writing, Citizenship and Immigration Canada already received 4,416 applications out of 20,000 quota. That's based on the report from Citizenship andImmigration Canada covering applications received from June 26, 2010 until November 29, 2010. Out of the 20,000 quota, there a cap of 1,000 applications per occupation. If your occupation is in the priority list, you have file your application ASAP!

If your occupation is in the priority list, let's get your application filed soon!

Have you taken the IELTS exam yet? If not, schedule your exam earliest possible time but make sure you make necessary preparation. Have you submitted the required documents? How about the application forms? Get in touch with your Assigned Consultant/Documentation Officer and come up with a time table. Should there be concerns that we should be aware of, please get in touch with your assigned Consultant ASAP.

CANADIAN VISA PROCESSING MONITOR - December 2010 Bulletin

Applications filed before February 2008
The latest updates/notices we received from Canadian Visa Office - Manila for those filed before Feb 27, 2008 are for applications filed November 25, 2004. Just last week, we received notices for 16 applicants all filed November 25, 2004. We have reported in the November 2010 Visa Bulltein that the latest we received was for applications filed November 24, 2010. It's slowly moving.

These notices require the applicants to submit updated documents within 60 days. The required documents includes NBI Clearance, Police Certificate from abroad (if applicable), updated application forms and in some cases, a request to submit IELTS Exam results. There are times that you will no longer be required to submit IELTS and along with the those documents that needed update, you will be required to pay the Right of Permanent Resident Fee and Medical Instuction.

Check Refund from CIO/Canadian Visa Office  
For those waiting for the refund of processing fee from Canadian Visa Office as a result of withrawal of application, there is a terrible delay in check processing.

Please note that Canadian Immigration Consultancy does not have control over it. The visa office promised 12-18 weeks processing based on the letter they've sent you but in actual, it takes longer than that. Rest assured that we make a regular follow up within a reasonable intervals. We can't make a follow up as often you may want as this will only add up delays in the long run. We will keep you posted.

90 Days processing period after AOR
So you received your Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) from the Canadian Visa Office after submission of supporting documents and was told that you will recieve notice within 90 days. But 90 days passed and you still don't have the notice. Don't panic. It's not you, it's the visa office. For some reason, there is also a delay even for those filed under the new rules. We make a follow up after a reasonable allowance.

Latest AOR from Canadian Visa Office Manila states that the waiting period is now 6 months.

CIO Notice for applications filed after June 26, 2010
Last month, we started receiving assessment notice from Centralized Intake Office for application filed after June 26, 2010. Apparently, it now takes about 4 months before CIO can come up with a decision

Occupation not yet filed, not in the priority list?
Let us help you get ready in case your occupation is incuded in the priority list. Have you subitted the draft of your application forms yet? How about the list of requirements you need to submit? If not, please do not NOW. There's a lot of documents you need to submit and be checked for discrepancies, accuracy, etc. Do not wait until June 2010 before you work in your documents. Remember that Citizenship and Immigration Canada is implementing a quota and cap per occupations. You should be ready as early as now.

CANADIAN IMMIGRATION INFORMATION TIDBITS - December 2010 Bulletin

Free IELTS Simulation Test and Evaluation 
Canadian Immigration Consultancy offers a FREE IELTS simulatin test and evaluation through an IELTS Review Center partner. IELTS Simulation Test is done daily, from Monday to Saturday. Get in touch with your assigned Consultant to arrange schedule.

TEF: Test d’évaluation de français 
So you think you will lack points due to lack in work experince of a poor IELTS result? Taking Test d’évaluation de français (TEF) is an option to get additional points. If you got a good score, a maximum of 8 points mad be added to your total score using Canada's Points System for Federal Skilled Work applications.

Cheap Tickets to Canada
So you got your visa and is looking for cheap tickets to Canada? Check out our partner, CIC Travel Services, and you may just get the best deal. Tickets for new immigrants are normally given at discounted rates.

Canada lifts visa requirements for visitors from Taiwan 
Good news for Taiwanese planning to visit Canada. They are now excepmted from visa requirements. Will that priveledge be given to Filipino citizens, too? Highly impossible.

Scam Alert - Sunshine Dairy Foods Company Job Scam 
If you receive an email from Sunshine Dairy Foods Company offering you a job, mark it as spam. Don't send any information and never send them any money for the processing of your application. It is a scam.

1,000 cap for NOC 1122 has been reached 
Once the cap has been reached, Citizenship and Immigration Canada can only accept applications for this occupation from people with an existing offer of arranged employment. If your occupation is classified as NOC 1122 and your application is not yet filed, you can still live and work in Canada provided you have an arranged employment or sponsor for Provincial Nominee Program. A new Ministerial Instruction will be issued June 2011, your application should be ready for filing in case NOC 1122 is still included in the priority list.

Choices are the hinges of destiny
Ms. Rizza Nandwani was one of the first clients who chanced upon our new Mall of Asia office last year. She walked in to inquire and after learning her options, she decided right there and then to start with her application. Her visa was issued last month. She applied as a Certified Public Accountant.

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