Pre-Departure Tips for New Immigrants to Canada
Finally the long wait is over. You have received your permanent resident visa from the Canadian embassy. What is the next stage and how do you prepare yourself for this new and big step in your life? One of the major concerns is finding employment. It is common knowledge that licensed professionals with international training find it difficult to find work in their field of expertise. How do you prepare yourself so that you can overcome this problem? Networking Prior to departure, network and create your Canadian contacts. Ask your Philippine based professional association if they have a counterpart in Canada. Research over the website for Filipino professional associations in your targeted area of residence. Communicate within your circle and see whether there’s family or friends that have already migrated to Canada and touch base with them. Networking prior to departure is very important. It will save you time. The informatio...