Queries About Canada Immigration

1. Who's CIFA?

CIFA is a non-profit organization helping you immigrate to Canada.

Created by qualified accredited immigration consultants , CIFA offers financial assistance to qualified candidates with limited financial resources who wish to come to Canada.

2. Can you speed-up the process?

We cannot accelerate the processing.

We cannot accelerate the Canadian Embassies or the High Commission's processing time. Every file will be treated equally. The processing time varies from one country to another depending on the number of files in query.

3. What countries can participate?

Qualified candidates from ALL COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD ARE ELIGIBLE to participate in the Canadian Immigration Financial Assistance program. All nationalities are accepted. Canada has no restriction on any nationality.

4. How do I enter?

To participate, you must:

• Complete an online application with information about yourself
• Submit an electronic photograph or send your photo by mail
• Transfer (pay) your application evaluation fee.

Procerure Steps for Canada immigration

Steps:

1- Become a green card member online now

2- Obtain your official assessment from CIH Canadian Immigration House. CIH is an immigration consultancy firm that has immigration consultants licensed by CSIC

3- Submit your picture online from your profile or email it to picture@cifacanada.org

4- Once selected, submit all the required documents to the immigration consultant assigned to you by CIFA.

1. Canada Green Card Member

In order to participare, the first step is to fill out the online Canada Green Card Membership application form. In this form, we requests personal, educational and technical information which will allow Canadian Immigration House to provide an appropriate assessment evaluation and to efficiently provide its services.

2. Official Assessment by CIH

The CIFA eligibility evaluation follows the standards required by the Canadian Immigration authority. The eligibility evaluation is based on the following criteria's:

a) Age
b) Education

c) Language Ability
d) Adaptability
e) Work Experience

CIH, The Canadian Immigration House will perform an assessment evaluation and provide you with information on how to qualify for the Canada Green Card Immigration Program. Once qualified you will then be enrolled in the Canadian Immigration Financial Assistance daily draw.

In order to issue an Official Assessment of your file to a certified immigration consultant SICC member, a payment of $100USD is payable to The Canadian Immigration House. The assessment is used as a proof of eligibility for immigration into Canada.

Several payment options are available via:

Western Union

Moneygram

Pay Online
Bank Draft
Post Mandatory
Money Order

Certified Check

3. Required Documents For Winners

Winners will receive a complete list of forms and documentation required to process the Immigration file. Original forms should be filled and signed by the applicant within 90 days to avoid annulment.

Important: Do not send originals. Please send certified copies only. Do not send your passport.

The certified immigration consultant (SICC member), will be working with you, until your arrival to Canada.

4. The Photo Format

Both, monochrome and colour photos are accepted.

Photos must be in original format. Duplications in any sort are not accepted. Original digital photos can be submitted via our online application form.

The photo must be taken against a plain, uniform white or light coloured background.

The face must be centred. With a neutral expression and no smile.

A full front view of the subject's head and shoulders is required.

Tinted prescription glasses may be worn as long as the eyes are clearly visible.

False hairpieces or other cosmetic devices are acceptable if they do not disguise the natural appearance of the bearer and are worn habitually.

A photo in which the applicant is wearing a hat or head covering (unless for religious reasons) or anything that interferes with the photo's value in providing a means of identifying the issue is not acceptable.

The Canada Green Card Membership Program for 2009

We use the “Green Card” term figuratively, in Canada we do not actually use or emit Green Cards. At CIFA Canada, we use this term mostly in comparison to our southern neighbours, the United States of America.

Canada Green Card Member description

Green Card Members: Any participant that has completed the online application and has not yet processed his or her official assessment.

Qualified Green Card Member: This title consists of a participant that has not only completed the online application but has also completed the official assessment process. Thus entitling him or her in the participation of the daily draw.

The CIFA, Canadian Immigration Financial Assistance, Green Card program, is designed by qualified licensed immigration consultants, that wish to provid financial aid in assisting CIFA’s qualified Green Card Members, in their efforts in immigrating to Canada.

The Canada Green Card Membership program objectives

• Provide financial aid and assistance to our Green Card winners.
• To assist the lack of skilled workers in the Canadian market.
• To help Green Card winners relocate their families and integrate themselves into our Canadian society. Thus allow the our economical growth.
• Assist Green Card winners and their family members to fulfill their dream of living in Canada.
• Turn dreams into reality.

CIFA offers a unique chance for each and every individual to immigrate to Canada. There is no fee to participate in our financial assistance program; however, to be considered a Qualified Green Card Member, we require an official assessment of eligibility. CIH, The Canadian Immigration House, one of our sponsors, will perform this service for you. A CIH consultants will perform an individual eligibility evaluation and qualifies candidate to participate in 365 draws a year. CIH charges $100USD for this service. A CIH consultants will enter in contact with each applicant (via email, phone or fax) in order to inform him or her of the eligibility evaluation results as well as any follow-up that may be required.

CIFA Canada is willing to make your dreams become reality.

We select one qualified, Green Card Member a day.

Free to participate and become a Green Card Member today.

Temporary Work Visa for Citizens of Canada & Mexico (TN) eKit

Click to enlarge Do-it-Yourself Kit Product Information: TYPE: Immigration eKit™. Pay & Download Zipped file with printable PDF’s immediately. Immigration eKits™ are not refundable. Once payment is completed, click on the link in your account to download the zipped file, link expires within 14-days from date of order. See instructions below; Other Formats: For Shipping Delivery Who can File? Professionals of Canada or Mexico may work in the U.S. under the following conditions: Applicant is a citizen of Canada or Mexico; Profession is on the NAFTA list; Position in the U.S. requires a NAFTA professional; Mexican or Canadian applicant is to work in a prearranged full-time or part-time job, for a U.S. employer (see documentation required). Self employment is not permitted; Professional Canadian or Mexican citizen has the qualifications of the profession. We compiled all the information, instructions, updates, and forms in one easy-to-use complete Kit. Over the past 10 years, thousands of successful applicants have used these kits worldwide. The easy Step-by-Step Instruction Guide with samples of completed applications will assist you in preparing, completing, and filing the necessary documents, as well as provide you with the tools necessary to: · Assess your eligibility requirements · Understand the procedure · Complete the necessary applications forms · Attach and gather the required supporting documents · File the forms with the USCIS Included Forms: - Form DS-156 Nonimmigrant Visa Application - Form DS-157 Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application - Form DS-158 Contact Information & Work history for Nonimmigrant Visa Applicant. - Form I-539 Application to Extend Nonimmigrant Status Table of Contents: DISCLAIMER 3 GLOSSARY OF TERMS & ABBREVIATIONS 4 ESTABLISHING ETHNIC BACKGROUND 27 IMMIGRATION STATUS SUMMARY 28 NAFTA HISTORY & GENERAL OVERVIEW 29 A. Eligibility Requirements B. Benefits of TN Visa C. Comparison with H1-B visa D. Entering the U.S.- Port of Entry E. Spouses and Children F. Household Help G. Time it takes to get TN status H. Visa Extensions I. Licensure J. Visa Ineligibility/Waiver K. Visa Denials L. Self Employed and Sole Proprietors M. Strikes or Lockouts N. Additional Useful Information ELIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 36 APPLICTION REQUIREMENTS 41 A. Canadian B. Mexican FORMS AND FEES 46 Form DS-156 (sample) Form DS-157 (sample) Form DS- 158 (sample) Form I-129 (sample) · Step-by-Step Instructions Form I-539 (Sample) · Step-by-Step Instructions OTHER CONSIDERATIONS 63 SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION 66 ADDITIONAL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS 78 CONTACT INFORMATION FOR GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 87 DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN CONSULATES AND EMBASSIES 89-96 UPDATES 97 SAMPLE LETTERS 98 CHECKLIST 100

USCIS to Accept New H-2B Fiscal Year 2009 Petitions

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today reopened the fiscal year 2009 H-2B petition filing period and will immediately accept new H-2B petitions.

Although on Jan. 7, 2009, USCIS announced it accepted and approved a sufficient number of H-2B petitions to meet the congressionally mandated annual cap of 66,000, the Department of State received far fewer than expected requests for H-2B visas and as a result, has issued only 40,640 H-2B visas for fiscal year 2009 to date. This means that there are approximately 25,000 visas that may go unused, as they have not been granted. Because of the low visa issuance rate, USCIS is reopening the filing period to allow employers to file additional petitions for qualified H-2B temporary foreign nonagricultural workers.

The normal (non-premium processing) adjudication time frame for H-2B petitions is 60 days. USCIS will make visa numbers available to petitions in the order in which the petitions are filed. However, because H-2B petitions (Form I-129) for fiscal year 2009 visas must be received, evaluated, and adjudicated on or before the fiscal year 2009 deadline of Sept. 30, 2009, USCIS cannot guarantee approval of any H-2B petition on or before the Sept. 30, 2009 deadline. Employers therefore are encouraged to file as soon as possible and to request premium processing by filing a Form I-907 and submitting the $1000 premium processing fee, which will allow for expedited adjudication. See "Premium Processing Service" in the related links on the right of this page.

To qualify for a fiscal year 2009 H-2B cap number, employers must:

• Submit the Form I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker to USCIS with all required documents, including an approved Alien Employment Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor that is valid for the entire employment period stated on the petition.

The petitioner must also indicate an employment start date before Oct. 1, 2009.

Petitions received on or after Oct. 1, 2009, and/or requesting a starting date on or after Oct. 1, 2009, will be considered towards the fiscal year 2010 H-2B cap and are subject to all eligibility requirements for fiscal year 2010 H-2B filings, including 8 CFR 214.2(h)(6)(iv)(D), which requires that the start date listed on the petition be the same as the starting date authorized on the temporary labor certification.

The H-2B program allows U.S. employers to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary nonagricultural jobs for which there is a shortage of available U.S. workers. Typically, H-2B workers fill labor needs in occupational areas such as education, construction, health care, landscaping, manufacturing, food service/processing, and resort/hospitality services.

For more information about this reopening of the H-2B fiscal year 2009 filing period, please see the related list of questions and answers. More information about the H-2B visa program is available in the USCIS guide, “How Do I Hire a Foreign National for Short-Term Employment in the United States,” please see Related Links on the right of this page or by calling USCIS’ National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283.