Toronto, the largest city in Canada happens to be one of those top cities in the world that has the maximum percentage of foreign-born population. Why not? The city has an array of things to offer to its people inside and outside. Toronto appears to be an appealing city to generations of immigrants across the world for a variety of reasons. The capital city of Ontario is chosen over the many cities in Canada when it comes to immigration. Let’s look at some of the reasons as to why Toronto is favored as a top immigration destination:

To start off, Toronto is one of the most multi-cultural cities across the globe. Being part of Canada, we should not have any doubt in this regard! The city welcomes large flocks of immigrants every year. People enters Toronto and live quality lives, work and raise families. Multi cultural environment perhaps makes this city strong and helps rise up in the ladder of success. It is hard to believe, but here more than 150 languages are spoken and near about fifty percent of its residents are from outside of Canada! This is one of the many factors that attracts people from all over the world to this city.

Secondly, Toronto is a prominent and blooming center for businesses. It offers multitude of job opportunities for entrepreneurs and skilled migration category immigrants. Being the financial capital of Canada, Toronto houses several financial firms, banks and brokerage firms. Besides, this is the hub of Canada’s entertainment, technological, and educational interests. Not to forget, it is the hot spot for Hollywood film production as well. It is noteworthy to mention that the city is home to some of the big names in the world, viz. Manulife Financial, Thomson Corporation, Rogers Communications and Hudson’s Bay Company.

Toronto makes one of the best cities in the world to live in, especially when you are looking forward to have all the things according to your desire, while getting the true feeling of a cosmopolitan city. As compared to other cosmopolitan cities, the house prices in the Ontario capital are quite affordable. Those who plan to immigrate with families definitely prefer this city for its education institutions. It has diverse range of educational institutions with topnotch facilities, thus immigrants never give their immigration plan to Toronto a second thought.

One of the most important reasons as to why overseas people prefer to immigrate to Toronto is its political stability, almost non-existent corruption and lower rate of crime. It is considered as one of the safest and secure cities in the globe to live in.

When you think of immigrating to Toronto, you can definitely expect to lead a peaceful and better life. The city has been a hot favorite for generations of immigrants and it will continue, if Toronto keeps retaining the things for which it has been appreciated!

Those who have the perception that the US, UK and Australia make the best study destinations, let me remind you that there is New Zealand in the race too. The country provides great education opportunities for students, including overseas students. It caters to almost all requirements of students, when it comes to pursuing subjects and courses. This is what that makes New Zealand one of the most appreciated and recognized study destinations in the world. Now, let’s have a look at some of the top educational institutions there:

• University of Auckland: This one is often touted as the best educational institution in the Kiwi land. The university offers a number of faculties- Education, Arts, School of Business, Engineering, Law, Medical and Health Sciences, Theology, National Institute of Creative Arts and Industries are a few to name. Aspiring students are needed to clear the entrance test, as well as English proficiency test in order to be able to get into the university. Besides, the students are given admission on the basis of marks.
• University of Waikato: A few faculties of this university include, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences; School of Education; School of Maori and Pacific Development; and Waikato Management School. Students are being qualified to study in this university on the basis of marks and language skill in English.
• University of Otago: This educational institution offers a wide variety of courses, ranging from Business to Health Sciences; from Humanities to Sciences. Apart from having a good academic background, aspiring students should have good proficiency in English language.
• Massey University: Under this university, there are colleges on Creative Arts; Humanities and Social Sciences; Business; and Sciences. Some of the well-known departments include Journalism, Aviation, Food and Nutrition, Marketing, Psychology, Design, Defense, Fine Arts, Language Studies and much more. Like many other universities, the admissions are based on English language proficiency and entrance test.
• The Victoria University of Wellington: This famous university offers an array of courses. Overseas students are required to qualify the entrance test, along with English language test- IELTS or TOEFL, whichever is applicable in order to get into any course.
• University of Canterbury: This University offers almost every course in all educational aspects. Admissions are based on marks in entrance test, English language proficiency, as well as academic performance in high school.
• Lincoln University: Aspiring students must have good command over English skill to be qualified to study in this university. Courses offered by this leading university include Bio-Chemistry; Business Management; Information Technology; Accounting; Communication; Animal Sciences; Engineering; Tourism; Ecology; Law; Environment Studies; Micro-Biology and many more.
• Manukau Institute of Technology: Here courses are offered in departments, such as Nursing and Health Sciences; Business; Consumer Services; Education and Social Sciences; Logistics; Engineering; Visual Arts and more.
• AUT University: This university with courses in Engineering; Education; Creative Technologies; Communication; Sports and Recreation; Law; Computing and Mathematical Sciences and more caters students from across the globe. Aspirants should have proficiency in English language, apart from meeting academic standards in order to get admission into this university.

These are some of the leading educational institutions in New Zealand. Most of them offer most advanced courses in almost every subject. However, these institutions are known to set higher standards when it comes to English language skill. Thus, apart from having a good academic background, you may need to work on your ability in the said language!

The recent attacks on Indians in Australia have created a huge roar amongst people from all over the globe. Australia has obviously suffered the consequences of these attacks, and as a result a dip has been seen in the number of overseas student enrollments for Australian educational institutions.

Australia is no doubt, attired with world class educational institutions and faculty members, but the recent incidents have certainly destroyed the reputation of the country, especially in the minds of overseas applicants.

The result is clearly shown in the number of foreign student applicants intending to enroll in Australian universities. The number has certainly declined and as a result there are calls to come up with a new body that would represent the private institutions and address various issues linked with them.

Mr. Andrew Smith, on behalf of the Australian Council for Private Education and Training confirmed that descend of almost 50 percent has been witnessed in applications from countries including India and other South Asian nations. He also mentioned that a fall has been witnessed from the Chinese markets too

The recent spate of attacks has summoned many ministers and officials to speak out a lot of the issue of racial attacks. It has become one of the major issues of concern in the recent times.

Making career and finding better future options are some of the facets that are perhaps becoming top priorities for students out there. More than anything else, students are concerned about their faculty, institutions and the kind of education they get. This is perhaps one of the reasons, they don’t hesitate to leave their home country and choose the option of studying abroad. Check out some of the hottest study destinations:

1. The United Kingdom: Just as the destination is popular with vacationers, it is immensely applauded for its educational institutions, range of courses offered and faculty members. And if you are into literature and art, there is no better place than the UK. Just head on towards UK and know their culture and accent by indulging in some entertaining exchanges.
2. Australia: The country offers a perfect comfort zone for students, especially those belonging to the English-speaking zones. Sydney, Perth and Melbourne are most popular study hubs in Australia, thanks to some of the renowned universities like University of Sydney, The University of Sydney, Faculty of Health Sciences, Australian Catholic University, La Trobe University, and Melbourne Business School, to name a few. Australia has lot to offer to students having any subject.
3. USA: USA as a study destination can be regarded as a brilliant choice to perfect your academic career and enhance your chances of working with some of the top professionals. Students from various countries flock in to study some of their favorite subjects in well-recognized US Universities.
4. Canada: The country offers a diverse range of more than 90 Institutions and is famous for its high quality of education. With a country offering diversity like no other, Canada with its two official language- English and French, can be a perfect choice for you. Some of the options include Academy Canada, Acadia University, Alberta Vocational College – Calgary, Cégep Joliette-De Lanaudière, College Militaire Royale, and Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal, to name a few.
5. Italy: Know that Europe’s oldest university is in Italy! Students from all over the world come to study in some of the best Italian educational institutes like European School of Economics, European University Institute, Institute of Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology, and Istituto Universitario di Architettura (Venezia). It is advised that students should not limit themselves to the places about which they have just heard. Rather, they must check out institutions in other Italian cities as well. There is more to Italy, then just pasta, pizza, the Leaning Tower of Pisa and wine! Go and explore its educational aspects.
6. Mexico: The place is getting increasingly popular with students planning to study and learn the meaning of life at the same time! The line sounds interesting! Isn’t it? The practical experience offered by the country is even more exciting and full of learning experiences. Just study your favorite subjects and make your career in Mexico! In addition, it is a great place to learn Spanish.

The list doesn’t end here. Consult an Immigration and Study Visa expert now and know more about your options of studying abroad.

If you are planning to migrate to Canada, then it would be wise to know about the education prospects that the country has to offer. No matter whether you are moving to Canada under a Student Visa or migrating with your family, you must clearly understand the educational facets of Canada for yourself or your kids, whom so ever is applicable.

You would be glad to know that the Canadian government offers free of charge education to every child at School level. It is highly subsidized for citizens and immigrants at post schooling levels. As an immigrant, it is essential to arrive with all the necessary documents including the previous transcripts, documents on courses studied in the home country and so on. It would be a calculating decision to consult an Immigration expert and know more on the child education benefits and other mandates associated with it.

Canadian education has always been applauded for its premium educational institutions, diverse range of courses and premium faculty. If you have kids and you are planning to enroll them in a Canadian school, ensure that your child remains away from the fear of anxiety and understands the culture of Canadian schools and classrooms in advance.

Choosing the right school forms another critical element when it comes to providing the right education to your child. You can opt for a public institution, a private educational institution or faith-based schools. For post-secondary education, the choices are available in the form of Formal training (Skills), Community College, and Universities.

Know that the schooling year in Canada commences somewhere around August and September. So make your plans accordingly.

According to recent news, it has been confirmed that the phase 3 of the Student Tier 4 of the PBS will commence from 5th October 2009. The news has been affirmed by the UK Border Agency (UKBA).

Phase 3 is voluntary trail phase of the sponsorship management system for those educational institutions that have intentions of sponsoring students who are planning to study in the UK. These sponsors are characterized as Tier 4 sponsors.

During the mentioned trial period, these sponsors can continue to issue visa letters. It has been believed that amid this trial phase, the Tier 4 sponsors would issue “confirmations of acceptance for studies” to those applying to study in the UK at a gradual pace.
In another announcement by UKBA, it has been stated that till January 2010, those applying from within the UK are only required to show that they are eligible to meet the essential requirements of the course fee and maintenance requirements.
Also, from 1 October 2009, it has become mandatory for all those who are planning to study in the UK but are applying from outside the UK to show the availability of ample bank balance for the course fee and meet the maintenance requirements.

Some other announcements include:

• From 5 October 2009, Students can only study at those education providers that sponsor them.
• It is not required to make a Tier 4 Visa application for all those who are planning to change sponsor and who last applied before 5 October 2009. In any of the cases, it is essential to take permission from UKBA.
• Till February 2010, all those applicants who are planning to study in the UK from outside the UK would require visa letters instead of confirmations of acceptance for studies.

These are some of the recent announcements made by UKBA. For more info on the Immigration guidelines, take advice from an Immigration and Visa expert today!

Australia is no doubt one of the most acclaimed immigration destinations for prospective applicants from all over the world. Credit goes to its serene beauty, wonderful beaches, perfect cost-of-living, renowned educational institutions, brilliant job opportunities, amongst other facets.

To add another cherry on its cake, Australia’s jobs outlook has shown a positive sign with the news that it’s been the biggest jump in advertised jobs since the year 2008. Here is what the statistics have to say: the number of job advertisement in leading newspapers grew by 5.5% in August and the number of internet jobs advertisements increased 4%. Also, advertisements for part time jobs increased by a decent margin of 10.8% and casual work opportunities grew by 11.5 %. Another feather in the cap is added with an increase in admin, clerical and office jobs by a margin of 14.35%.

According to ANZ economist Warren Hogan, the data provides a clear indication of the restoration phase of this economic crisis. It surely is good news for all the applicants who are looking forward to work in Australia and decorate their future in their perspective fields.

Experts like Robert Oliver, Director of Olivier Group say that it surely is a welcome change for all the job seekers out there. Above all, the Oliver Job Index shows a rise of 2.5% in the overall quantity of jobs advertised in the last month.

With all kinds of positive news coming from everywhere, Australia has surely become a brand in itself. So why lose opportunity! Just consult an Immigration Specialist and explore the opportunities provided by a new world!

If you are staying in Canada under the Student Visa, then it would be beneficial to read this blog further…

With the recent liberalization of rules, students who are studying in Canada and are on summer break would find it convenient to work, gain financial independence and have the relevant work experience for their future benefit. In addition, they don’t have to spend extra money and travel to their home country to gain work experience while they are on their summer break.

The benefits are also amplified to the spouses of foreign students as they are entitled to an open work permit and if found eligible, can work full time anywhere after getting a work permit for a fee of $150.00.

In addition, on-campus employment is valid for all those applicants who are enrolled in an accepted institution; while on the other hand, the off-campus restrictions are not too stringent too. Here are some of the regulations:

• A full-time student having a study permit is eligible to work on campus after fulfilling the essential requirements.
• As far as the off-campus work regulations are concerned, it is essential that the applicant should have an enrollment in an approved educational institution with a full-time course.

The list does not end up here. Get in touch with an Immigration specialist and know about your eligibility criteria and other binding requirements today!

Treatment, evaluation and diagnosis of human communication disorders that comprise in language, voice, speech and hearing disorders are all taken care of by speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Extended care facilities, community centres, public health centres, rehabilitation centres, educational institutions and day clinics are the employers of these specialists. They also privately practice after immigration to Canada.

Example titles that are easily expected to get an approval under the NOCL occupation “Audiologists and speech-language pathologists” are: speech-language pathologist, research audiologist, certified audiologist, speech therapist, educational audiologist, clinical audiologist, speech-language pathologist, speech-language clinician and many others.

Given below are the primary duties that an audiologist willing to migrate to Canada must fulfill, in order to earn extra points granted to occupations listed under the NOCL:

Administering audiometric examinations and tests for the evaluation and diagnosis of the degree and the type of hearing impairment of the patient
Planning and implementation of rehabilitation/habilitation programs for the well being of patients. This would include selection, adjustment and fitting of hearing aids, providing counseling and teaching speech reading
Establishing personal care plans, working as an interdisciplinary team’s member
Conducting hearing-related research
Instructing students as well as other personnel of the health care industry

Duties that a speech-language pathologists are expected to fulfill are:

Administering examinations and tests and observing patients for evaluating and diagnosing voice, speech, swallowing, cognitive-linguistic, language and resonance disorders
Planning and implementing remedial programs so as to correct voice, language and speech disorders
Establishing personal care plans, working as an interdisciplinary team’s member
Conducting research on speech and various disorders of communication as well as design and development of diagnostic devices and procedures
May have to instruct healthcare personnel and students

Employment requirements for this occupation are:

A Master’s level qualification is required in audiology, for Canada immigration of an audiologist
A Master’s level qualification is required in speech-language pathology, if a speech-language pathologist wishes to immigrate to Canada
Speech-language pathologists and audiologists in Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario
Membership in the Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists and national association may also be required
Under a few jurisdictions, audiologists may have to get a license for allowing patients to dispense their hearing aids

With these points in mind, if you think yourself to be an eligible applicant under the occupation “Audiologists and speech-language pathologists” of NOCL, do not delay the submission of your Canada visa application for you never know if you will get this opportunity again or not? An experienced immigration specialist is your best guiding star in the process and stays by your side as a constant support until your final settlement in Canada. So, hurry and get going. Canada is waiting for you!

Canada is no doubt, one of the hottest destinations to immigrate! Be it oodles of job opportunities, educational institutions, serene ambiance and so on, Canada is equipped with a panorama of options that make it a perfect Immigration destination.

Despite the fact that the country is draped with various opportunities, new immigrants may find it difficult to find a job in Canada, reason being that some of them are not always aware of the nitty-gritties associated with any Canadian job procedure. Here are some of the tips to help you find a nice job in Canada:

• Patience is the key. It is a fact that new immigrants rush to secure a job as soon as they land in a new country. It is justified also as they have so many things on their mind – financial security, loan payments, stability and so on. But it would be a wise option to search for a reliable job and not rush for any thing that comes your way initially.
• Let us begin with your resume! Understand that you are marketing for yourself and your resume would act as a mirror of all your achievements and experiences that you have accomplished so far. So craft it properly and professionally. You need to have a Canadian style resume and ensure that everything is presented in the right manner like using Canadian spellings, and so on.
• If you have options, seek out for employment opportunities in Canadian companies.
• Have your documents translated in French or English.
• Always be ready with all the documents including reference letters, experience certificates, salary slips and so on.
• Ensure that you qualify for the particular job before applying for the same. Get your credentials check!
• Residing in a new country requires you to adapt to its surroundings as well as the cultural background associated with it. You can take a few French and English classes so that you can be easily understood by your employer and staff members.
• Try to keep your voice low in a telephonic conversation or/ and when answering your employer during your interview.
• You can look for jobs in newspapers, websites or other sources to start of with a good job.
• Even if you fail to get a decent pay, a good brand name would add on to your overall experience and give you an added advantage in your future. Just regard this period as a learning phase of your career and carry on doing the hard work.

So start dreaming about your future in Canada and hire the services of an Immigration and Visa expert who would guide you in your application process and post-landing issues. All the best for your job!