Q & A: NOC designations

Q. I know that some of the occupations listed in the National Occupational Classification have multiple jobs combined. To be successful in obtaining PR do you have to performed all the duties mentioned here or one/two of the duties mentioned above? Answer: The Career Handbook, which accompanies the NOC, segregates those occupations which contain multiple […]

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Q & A: Engineering Assessment

Q. I would like to know if CCPE are the only Engineering Society able to give an informal assessment of qualifications in Canada. I am a Civil Engineer and I have recently been accepted as an associate member of the CSCE (civil engineering) and I was wondering if CSCE have the authorization to do this […]

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Q & A: PR in Canada and USA

Q. Can an individual get a Canadian GC and continue work in US and also apply for US Permanent residency? if so by what time has one to decide which one he or she should stick with ? Answer: There is no bar to applying for permanent resident status in either Canada or the USA […]

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Manitoba Provincial Nominee Program

In June of 1998, the province of Manitoba signed the Provincial Nominee Agreement, allowing for the selection and nomination of prospective immigrants. A separate selection criteria was created for evaluation of such applicants. Applicants exceeding the minimum requisite 55 points are eligible for nomination. The application for nomination is submitted within Canada, to the Immigration […]

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Damascus Newsletter

Our first newsletter was circulated over one year ago (in May/June of 1 997). Our original desire to produce newsletters on a quarterly basis fell victim to significant increases in the workload here in Damascus. INTRODUCTION The purpose of this edition of the newsletter will, in part, be to inform you as to the impact […]

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