Tuesday, April 16, 2013

A Fleeting Glance at Canada Immigration, Visa and Citizenship

by Abhinav Outsourcings

As it is well-known, Canada, the Maple Country, is one of the globe/s leading immigration destinations (apparently, it enjoys a position in the top 5). Every year, the country's concerned visa and immigration organization--Citizenship and Immigration Canada (the CIC)--registers more than 200,000 visitors.
Immigration to Canada is the procedure, via which individuals shift to the country, to live there. Most of the people--after getting a Canada Visa or Canada Permit of their choice & preference--try to acquire the prized Canadian citizenship, and become citizens, for understandable reasons.

Citizenship of the Maple Countryalso famed as the 'Land of Milk & Honey'-- is characteristically pocketed, via birth in the country, birth overseas when not less than 1 parent enjoys citizenship of Canada and was born or naturalized there, or through adoption overseas by not less than 1 citizen of the nation.
The same may also be offered to an individual, who enjoys permanent residency status, has resided in the country for not less than 1095 days out of 4 years, before filing a petition, can work using the English or French language & sails through a test for national knowledge. Available data suggests that nearly 170,000 permanent residents acquire the nation's citizenship status every year.

In view of the widespread and growing interest of the world migrants in movement to the country, the country's Federal & Provincial administrations are continually bringing-in fresh regulations and schemes to effect positive resettlement for the world migrants, under a variety of easy-to-follow visa-categories.

Consequently, several wonderful immigration and visa options exist under which the migrants from across the globe could arrive and reside in the nation with the most accepted being Skilled Worker Visa, Business/Investor Visa, Study Visa, The Visitor Visa or TRV (Temporary Resident Permit), Family Class Visa, etc.

Perhaps, the trained worker category is the most widely used Canadian visa course employed for the object of movement to the nation even while this points-based visa-scheme is especially framed for those overseas people, who possess high levels of expertise & knowledge in a given field, which could be much in demand in the country.

Immigration to the nation also covers a special permit class for the immigrants who come under the business category. The CIC also permits Quebec (one of the key national provinces) to choose migrants, according to its own specific requirements. Much remarkably, 40% of the yearly immigration made to the country is carried-out under its refugee & family reunion schemes.

About the Author
ABHINAV is an Immigration and Visa consultation company that commenced its operations in 1994 with a goal to smooth out the difficulties in the Canada Immigration and Skilled Migrant Visa faced by global clients.

Labels:

A Fleeting Glance at Canada Immigration, Visa and Citizenship

0 comments

Sunday, April 14, 2013

Secret of Successful Immigration, New Zealand Immigration Visa Bureau Pune!

   by Abhinav

Over the past few decades, there has been a steady growth in the number of people immigrating to New Zealand even as it is only quite natural that a large number of Indians are counted among them as in most of the other countries in the world.

From the New Zealand Immigration Visa Bureau Pune one can have all the details about the rules and regulations for a possible migration to the country. The bureau can also help in choosing the proper visa category and will also help in filling up the New Zealand immigration application forms. The most attractive thing of availing the services of this bureau is that they consider it their responsibility to do all the necessary follow ups till the approval of the visa.

The different programs
There are many ways through which one can acquire an immigration visa for New Zealand.

<> The general skilled migrant program is a point based category that depends upon the points that one can accumulate after the consideration of certain aspects like educational qualifications, age or work experience. This is mostly for skilful and highly qualified individuals. Such eligible persons can apply for a working visa in New Zealand from the New Zealand Immigration Visa Bureau Pune.
<> The long term business visa or LTBV is also provided by the New Zealand government for investors and professionals to commence or expend their commercial enterprises in the country. The LTBV is a kind of temporary residency permit that has a scope to be raised to the level of entrepreneur afterwards.
<> With the immigration visa bureau one can get free assessment and know the chance of being eligible to migrate to what can be considered as a very prospective destination.

Revised visa application fees
From the end of the third quarter in the year, the processing fees have been revised by Immigration New Zealand and anybody applying for immigration to the land must know about the revised and increased fees depend upon different categories. The fees of application for a visitor visa, or a student or residential visa and business visa have been revised by the authority, and from the New Zealand Immigration Visa Bureau Pune one can have all the information regarding this.

The processing time of any kind of visa to the country depends upon several factors, like the requirements of the policy under which the application is made, proper filling up of the forms and quick response to any of the queries that can be raised by the authorities. The New Zealand Immigration Visa Bureau Pune can help in all these respects and the professionally qualified and experienced executives can always provide the best possible guidance.
New Zealand has special visa policies for skilled workers and commercial investors. And, as the country offers attractive chances for skilled workers as well as new business ventures, migrants to the nation can look ahead for a promising future. Get all the information from the New Zealand Immigration Visa Bureau Pune to turn a dream into a reality.

About the Author
ABHINAV Immigration is the World's leading Immigration and Visa Consultation Company since its inception in 1994. Abhinav is engaged in providing professional assistance to immigrants and visa applicants applying for work permits, residence permit or business immigration.

Labels: ,

Secret of Successful Immigration, New Zealand Immigration Visa Bureau Pune!

0 comments

Friday, April 12, 2013

The American Dream: Immigrants and Entrepreneurs

by Alysia Suarez
 
The United States has long been the destination for people in pursuit of a better life. The "American Dream" draws immigrants seeking out freedoms including the opportunity for prosperity and success. These dreams include the chance to start their own businesses. The recent U.S. Census found that immigrants own 18% of small businesses in the U.S., a six percent increase from 1990. To put this into perspective, immigrants only account for 13% of the total U.S. population (Arora). Although immigrants have had to confront the poor economy and the lack of opportunities to secure traditional financing, they have proven themselves to be formidable entrepreneurs using determination and hard work to create successful businesses.

The entrepreneurial drive demonstrated by immigrants was born through the sacrifices made coming to the United States. Leaving their country and family behind in hopes of finding a better life provides the drive to succeed. Jim Blaine, CEO of the State Employees Credit Union, said 'Latinos are following in the footsteps of European immigrants a century ago. They all come in, and they have to be entrepreneurs" (Deconto). The numerous immigrants that I have interviewed over the past decade have shared that they have sacrificed to come to the United States in order to have the possibility of a better life for themselves and their children. They don't mind working multiple jobs to support themselves and their families both here and back home while they also save up to start-up their own business. Although the current economy crisis has had a major impact on many within the United States, and many are fearful of the uncertain future, it is the immigrants who hold onto hope that even through these challenging times there is room for growth and a chance at a better life that what they left. There are many reasons for people to immigrate to a foreign land but most come hoping for the possibility to embrace a new life where they are in control of their destiny through certain freedoms that are afforded to all within the United States. These freedoms include freedom to: choose your own religion, operating in a capitalist society, seek out an education, and make a better life for your family.

Even before the financial crisis started and funding became more challenging, immigrants faced the reality that seeking traditional financing would be difficult. Traditional lenders request a variety of documentation and proof of financial stability to support loans. This can be challenging for many immigrants. Any immigrant who recently immigrated would not have a credit score, nor access to credit or a solid job history, even if they earned a decent living in their home country. The culture of holding tight to family bonds and supporting each other collectively is what makes financing possible for many new start-up ventures of immigrants. Stieber writes, that although 'there are many government resources available to would-be entrepreneurs, most still rely on family and friends for most financing and other forms of support' (Stieber).

Interestingly enough, the majority of the immigrant entrepreneurs do not have college degrees (Arora). Even when immigrants have a degree from a higher educational institutions, their qualifications are often not recognized within the United States. Due to the limited employment opportunities, immigrants decide to start their own businesses and hire other immigrants to work with them and help run their businesses. However, an estimated 4.7 million U.S. workers are employed by immigrant owned firms gathering some $776 billion in revenues, according to the most recent figures in the Fiscal Policy Institute report (Koba). This observation that immigrants who do not have any formal higher education are able to start-up businesses in a foreign country is an example of how attitude and hard work go a long way in the entrepreneurial realm.

History has shown that immigrants in the United States of America provide remarkable economic strength. The U.S. attracts immigrants with its pro-growth culture and outstanding universities who often stay and create valuable, fast-growing startup firms. The current fear surrounding the economic crisis has capped visas and green cards available to immigrants, which has led to a decline in foreign workers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. As a result, the U.S. is currently at risk of losing its footing as the “brain magnet” compared to other nations (Immigration & Entrepreneurship). What will the future administration decide in regards to immigration? One thing is for sure: the passion and drive that is required to be a successful entrepreneur can be found in many immigrants who come to the U.S. seeking out a better life.

About the Author
Alysia Suarez is an International Development Professional with several years of experience, including five years living in Latin America doing development work and is involved in the immigrant community in the United States. Alysia is also enrolled in the Masters of Entrepreneurship Degree Program at Western Carolina University. Webmasters and other article publishers are hereby granted article reproduction permission as long as this article in its entirety, author's information, and any links remain intact. Copyright 2012 by Alysia Suarez.
 

Labels:

The American Dream: Immigrants and Entrepreneurs

0 comments