Canada, despite being known as a country of bitterly cold weather, is a country of choice among many Filipinos – both professional and skilled workers alike. Filipinos’ immigration to Canada has become a favorite topic nowadays among most of working age Filipino women and men, both in the Philippines and also those who were already working outside of the country.
And why has immigration to Canada a hot topic? Foremost in the minds of the average Filipino is their economy, which could not satisfy to employ the ever growing population of work ready adults year after year. Specially for those who had a taste of “going abroad” – coming back to the Philippines to work is not an option, that’s why immigration to Canada comes to mind first.
Philippine statistics show that there are 700,000 new graduates yearly in the Philippines and this young people have nowhere to find a suitable employment after graduation. Many of them would work in call center agencies, many more will find temporary employment abroad but majority are thinking about immigration to Canada as their passport to a better future.
Immigration to Canada, unlike working in other countries like Saudi Arabia or Singapore or Hong Kong, gives them the chance to become a resident and then after completing certain residency requirement, become citizens of Canada.
One need only look in the classified advertising in Philippine newspapers both in the Philippines and abroad where there are great number of concentration of Filipino nationals how hot immigration to Canada really is – numerous immigration consultants and immigration lawyers advertising spots keep coming up, offering help in finding jobs or processing of immigration application papers.
Canadian provinces, in their own ways also help prop-up interest in immigration to Canada by offering seminars to both immigration consultants and lawyers and employers who are willing to recruit workers both temporary and permanent thru their provincial nominee programs.
Indeed immigration to Canada have eclipsed the former first choice of Filipinos wanting to live abroad – the U.S.A. Stricter immigration regulations in the U.S. have prompted highly skilled Filipino professionals to shun America and instead opted immigration to Canada.
Strict immigration rules is not the only reason immigration to Canada is a choice for many working Filipinos. Canada’s universal health care and top notch public education – which are both free – is another reason for this change of heart.
At present, Filipinos make up the third largest source of immigrants in Canada, next to the Chinese and Indians. And it keeps growing year after year after year. Truly, immigration to Canada is embraced by many Filipinos as their chance at a better life.
Are you getting ready to join the immigration to Canada bandwagon?
Disclaimer: The immigration article posted above does not substitute as a legal advice on immigration issues. If you need to consult a qualified professional about your case, you can visit a qualified immigration professional in your city or country. Use due diligence in doing so.
As a CANADIAN, Please go home or better yet do not come here as you are not welcome. As you say in your island “BAWAL ANG PUMASUK DITO”. We dont want you here. Stay where you are and improve your own island. Maybe go work in the middle east. You bring us nothing desirable. I dont want to see you on our streets. Ehhhh!?!?
My name is courage bode madojemu ,from Nigeria in west África . I studied Painting and Decoration with a Trade Test Certificate. I also obtained a Diploma in Building from one of the Polytechnics in my country. I am 28 years old, 6fit 4“ tall, strong energetic, hardworking with an apt, and innovative mind.
I have some experince in Construction in my country and thus willing and able to work any where in Canada. I see challenges in situations and not problems.
I am looking to a favourable response from you.
Filipinos are always welcome in Canada. I’m not Filipino, but as a first generation Proud Canadian, I’d like to welcome your people into our Canadian family.
Trust me, this is the land of opportunity, don’t let someone on welfare discourage you:
vancouversun.com/business/faces+vast+labour+shortage+unless+attract+more+workers/6096174/story.html
Finally, Mr C Strickland is NOT even a Canadian; he’s an American right-wing immigrant basher who posts nonsense on rightwing US sites. Don’t worry about his BS !
Hey,
I understand that people are in tough situations in their home countries, but people are in hard situations here too. There is poverty, and job loss etc… yes, it may not be as severe as it is in other countries, but we still have problems in Canada. If you want to make a better life for your self by moving to canada,i get it, i understand, but please do everyone a favor and learn how to speak english! if you already can that’s great, but perfect it, and it wouldn’t hurt to learn french either. I am not trying to be rude, it’s just that honestly, if you want to make a better life for your self, you will not get anywhere if you cannot speak proper english. I am not trying to be racist either, but a thick accent does hold you back. Also if you are moving to Canada, DO NOT MOVE TO MAJOR CITIES! move somewhere that is not as populated. For example if you have a medical degree from another country, you will NEVER get a job in medicine in any major cities (ex. Toronto, Montreal, Quebec…). Try moving north, because the truth is, if you move up north, you get paid more, and it is easier to get a job of your choice. Large cities in canada are already overpopulated, sorry. The hard truth though, is that most people don’t want you to move here because the best part about canada is the fact that some of the stereotypes are true (im not talking for all canadians), but where i come from, we love hockey, and cold weather, and snow, and we do say eh (at least i do), so if you don’t like it don’t come! If you want to come, and you enjoy cold weather and snow etc… then we will welcome you with open arms, but don’t come here and change us, because we like our culture, and our lives, and we don’t want them to change. If it is that bad in your country, don’t come here and complain about ours. I am not speaking to all immigrants, it is just my personal opinion.
Hi,
Is there any possible that I can sponsor my sister who is over 18 years old?
Yes, I do still have my parents but I don’t want them to come and live here because they are over 60′s. There’s a lot of reason “Why” I don’t want them to live here. Off course I do love them but I don’t want them to feel uncomfortable here.
Anyways,
My status here is I’ve been married to a very wonderful Canadian guy for over 5 years with no kids no family. The rest of my family is in the Philippines.
Have a wonderful day!
just to all respectable ppl in the article i read that healthand education are free in canada Only helth is free college and university education is not free and dental health is too costly so be careful its challenging and frustrating whre ever i went for job they always offered entry level positions although i had MASTER DEGREES
hi!im cris,single mother,,just want to ask.,my son is canadian citizen and im immigrant…what if we going to philippines and stay there.,can we receive the child tax even thoigh were not in canada…my is 10 months old….thank you
filipinos stay in your own COUNTRY, Imigration cic, wake up unless canadian citizen is married to pinay pinoy , not let them IN.
why not all filipinos come to canada,i wonder.
A new employee was anxious to get a job where I work. I had a conversation about the delicate economy in Canada in general and the policies where I work with a casual employee of about 3 weeks. She accused me of being racist because I mentioned the high rate of immigration of Indians, Chinese & Filipinos – and also the population growth of these area. This is a general fact. She misinterpreted this. I have been at the site for 20+ years. Now I feel threatened. I am 3rd generation Canadian.
Why are there so many imagrants moving to canada???? it is hard enough to find work for the people that where born here let alone all the people coming from other countries i am sick of it all ready i am deperate need of work in alberta to support my family so we dont end up on the street and i cant even get a job working at mcdonalds for crying out load i am very tired of only seeing them working there what about us the people who where born and raised here we dont want to leave out country to find work i think the covernment needs to look at the situation a little closer and lock some of these people out of our counrty no offens to all of them but maby you should GO HOME!!!!!!
Do you know any website or office in Hong Kong, for canada.
Thanks
Hey, just wanna share my tips from my own experience. I was this close to migrating to Quebec, Canada but I didn’t push through in the end for some personal reasons. I took up French at Alliance Francaise de Cebu. I found their classes very effective. So if ever you need to learn French because you’re going to Canada, I highly recommend that learning center.
Hope this helps.
whoever would read this message, read carefully from someone currently living here in Canada. Universal health system here is not as good as advertised. I you have a health card in the Philippines, that’s a thousand times better than the situation here. Yes, its free here but you have to wait weeks even months just to get treated by a specialist. Education? Yes, its free up to high school (grade 12 here) but Canadians education means more like socializing. Having graduated from the Philippines, I would say that its hundred times better. I have a good work here but you always need to look at your back in case you would be terminated and that happens everyday. I regret coming here having to drag along my family. Now its my plan to return back home if my home will still welcome me back. So to all of you aspiring to go here, good luck!!
Hey, I’m kind of tired of the cold Canadian winters, so can I emigrate to the Philippines, receive welfare, a job, and a better–warmer–way of life? Or would you all just mind staying where it is you’re at! We’d prefer it that way. Trust me!
hi, I’m Sheela Arcepe, 29 years old, single with B.S. in Engineering. I’m currently living in new york and I was hoping to go to canada for working visa…would it be possible to apply for any type of visa from here (New York) since I’m holding a Philippine Passport… Thank you..I am willing to pay any fees if given the chance to work in canada because my visa here is about to expire..
To whom it may concern,
I am at looking at starting a Immigration Consulting business in the Philippines and would like to know how people feel in regards to the above matter of using an agency or applying alone. Obviously applying through an agency does not guarantee quick results or grant special status on the applicant, though, it does provide an element of familiarity in navigating these complicated matters. Please drop me a line at bcam@ for your thoughts as I would be most interested.
to Charisma on April 7th posting…. if you still have problem with your situation I can help you….
I’m looking for a sponsorship or employer to work in Canada. I’m very honest, compassionate and patient person, loves children and elders as well. I’m well fit for any kind of daily chores. I’m 31 years old, graduate of 4 year course “BS Computer Science”.
I’m in the Philippines at the moment. Currently working at Internet Cafe. If you dear employer choosen me I promise that I will do my best with my work & treat you as my own family. Thank you so much for your time reading my letter, I hope you shall contact and chose me. I just need to know on how to apply and submit my application… Thank You and PLEASE HELP ME!!! God Bless!!!
Where can I get a sample affidavit for my petition to have a care giver for my under age daughter with the following requirements:
“An affidavit from your employer explaining why a live in caregiver is required.Please note that your employer must also provide documents to support their explanation.”
Good day,
my name is charisma hawkins.im so frustrated and desperately in deep feeling being prejudice in the country.i came as a skilled worker before and then have married my fiancee who is a canadian and now have two kids.it was a fight we had been going through since i get pregnant for two consecutive years and move out from gp to victoria where all the processing was postponed since every single family of my husband is trying to be so needy by him and instead moving forward its held us through financially and emotionally.and what can i do when there are 8 of them and im alone.i aint got no family no friends that i can call true friends but i keep myself stand strong for my family esp my kids.and my husband got run over by a man while at work so hes hurt with no ei cos it was a cash job so were on the welfare and i wasnt even granted a child tax since i wasnt a canadian yet.so my husband tho everyhthing he can just for us to have shelter and food.and because i dont have any status yet .and when we go ask welfare for help they always told me that i wont be help cos im not a canadian.for short i could just drop dead in front of them and they wont even care.its hurts me so bad cos if im only working and have my status at least for the benifits of my kids then welfare wouldnt be the only choice we can go for.im really begging somebody to help me to get me through my papers.and who to go for since somebody let me signed some paper from imigration without even helping us.i just wanna give my very best for my family .i have skills and experience and education the only thing i dont have is where do i go from here.please help me . i dont have money to do my papers and i dont even know what status i can apploed for .whoever can help me ill pay it back everything just to get me through the bridge for the sake of my kids.GOD BLESSS and Thank you very much whoever you are.
hi! just want to know how can i apply to work temporarily in Canada as a nurse! and it is ok een if i dont have yet any experience?
sir lorenz? please contact me for the details to prepare. send me the details through email. thanks
HI, I am a FIlipino Immigration Consultant. For those interested to apply for immigrant visa to Canada or Australia, you can contact me.
Hello there, We are planning to migrate in canada as a family . I am in the food service business. the immigration consultant is asking us 4000 Can dollar for fees. Is it safe to pay before the proccessing starts? This is a big amount to gamble , any advice on this matter is very much appriciated. thank you.
I WANT TO WORK & LIVE IN CANADA. 50 YRS OLD, 17 YRS AS FITTER. DNV CERTEFIED WELDER, TRAINED ON LATHE MACINE OPERATION. OVERHAUL HYDRULIC.CAN I GET A JOB.
Sir, in signing a retainer agreement is it nesessary to have an atorney for the processing? and it coast of 1000 Canadian Dollors? And iafter signing it, the agency told us that Job Order will be followed is it true? Thank you.
hi can you help me on how to aplly canadian visa? i dont have idea how to process and where and what to need for the proccesing, and i have my Sister working in Alberta for just a week only, and my boyfriend stayed in toronto canada. please can you help me?
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