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By WenRu Wu November 26, 2020
This section means that the College can take legal action against a natural person or an organization. Which was limited prior to the Act. Like all other professions, there are always few people not acting in good faith and “bend” laws. However, in the Immigration Consulting field, there are way too many so called “Immigration Consultants” that are not licensed, and providing immigration services. This has brought shame and bad reputations to this profession. Finally, something can be done.
By Veronica Wu October 31, 2020
2021年到2023年加拿大移民局最新名额计划 10月30日加拿大移民局对外发布了2021年到2023年的移民计划。加拿大政府预计将在2021年接受40万新移民,2022年的新移民人数预计将在41万左右,2023年预计将接受42万新移民。 我们来对2021年的数据做一下详细分析。 经济类移民里,技术移民名额接近11万,约占总移民人数的27%。所以快速通道还是移民项目的首选。 另外就是许多小伙伴除了快速通道的第二考虑项目,各省提名项目。不包括魁北克在内的省提名名额8万多。这也是除快速通道外名额占比例很高的第二大移民项目类别。 近期被炒得比较热门的自雇移民(Self-employed Persons Program)和创业移民(Start-Up Visa Program)两个项目的总名额是1000。 其中配偶移民占8万名额,父母祖父母名额2万3千。
By Veronica Wu July 30, 2020
Changes were made to the in-demand stream. 13 NOC codes were added to outside GTA area.
By Veronica Wu April 6, 2020
When you decide to immigrate to Canada, you're making a life-time decision. You may want to find a professional representative. But there're some many "immigration consultants" out there, how can you tell the difference? Here are 3 tips. First of all, check the company or the consultant's website, name cards or any related advertisement. If you see the RCIC logo and number in the advertisement, at least this consultant is regulated and most importantly, legal. While dealing with Immigration Law, or any time during your immigration application process, the last thing you want to do is something against the law. Secondly, and the most important step, is to verify on ICCRC website. Just simply put the RCIC's license number, and see if it's showing as active . You'll be able to see which company this licensee is practicing under as well. If anything is not matching the information you got from your agent, you know something is not right. The 3 step, is the retainer agreement . You must have been provided with one. If not, that a big red flag. All RCICs (Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant) are required to sign a retainer agreement with all clients, even it's pro bono (with no charge). The retainer agreement is acting as a service contract. There're several clauses made mandatory by ICCRC to protect the public. For example, how you'll be charged, the complaint avenue, etc. Even though for a lot of immigration applicants English is not the first language, you should still request for an English retainer as it's protected by law. Be extra careful when someone provides you with a retainer in 2 languages, make sure the 2 versions singing the same song. Ok, hope this will give some idea about finding a qualified legal immigration consultant. If you have any question, feel free to leave a comment. I'll make sure all comments get replied.
By Veronica Wu April 6, 2020
疫情不断发展,加拿大政府的各种应急措施几乎每天都在更新,就大家比较关心的补助金,给大家做个阶段性小结。 ​1. 牛奶金| 每个孩子可以得到$300的额外CCB (Canadian Child Benefit) 。会在5月的牛奶金里体现。对于已经在领牛奶金的家庭,不需要重复申请,会自动发放。 2. 消费税补助 | 针对中低收入家庭,政府将在5月上旬一次性发放消费税补助。单人最多$400, couple最多$600。此项补助也无需申请,符合条件的将会自动发放。 3. 个人所得税 | 放宽最后报税期限至 2020年 6月1日;最后缴纳税款的期限延至2020年8月31日。 *对于预期会收到消费税补助金的家庭,不建议延迟报税,可能会造成计算的误差。 4. The new Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) | 这项福利替代了之前政府提议的 Emergency Care Benefit & Emergency Support Benefit。 每个人每个月$2000, 最多申领4个月。申领条件如下: 由于疫情无法工作,也没有带薪假期或收入。 由于感染COVID-19而被隔离、或照顾感染COVID-19的病人。 由于疫情需要停止工作,在家照顾因学校关闭而无法上学的孩子。 由于疫情被迫停薪留职的人员。 自雇人员、小时工、合同工以及不符合申请失业保险的人员。 此项福利4月第一周将公布具体申领细则,4月上旬开始接受申领,届时可以通过网络、语音电话、免费电话进行申领。预计申请后10天就可以收到福利。 5. EI | 失业保险,近期被 lay off 或被迫减少工作时间的人员可申请。申领条件如下: 就业期间缴纳失业保险超过600个小时。 裁员不是由于自身的失误、过失造成。 有意愿并已经做好准备再就业。 一直在求职。 *需要提醒的是,EI 申领人每2周必须进行网上或电话report,否则可能失去保险金。 6. 学生贷款 | 对于新毕业生和学生贷款人,2020年3月30日起,提供6个月无息暂停还款计划。此政策无需申请。 7. 企业均分工时计划 | 要求如下: 企业成立2年及以上。 企业业务减少是人力无法控制的原因造成,不会反复出现类似状况。 企业证明业务/收入减少10%以上。 提交复工计划。 至少有2个雇员同意并签署工时均分计划。 “核心员工”(全职,无雇佣期限)才能参与。 “核心员工”符合失业保险申领条件。 8. 小企业工资补助 | 政府向符合条件的小型企业发放3个月工资补助金。金额是所支付工资的10%,申领上限为每个员工$1375或每个企业$25000(取较低数额)。经过计算后,企业主可直接从税款里抵扣。 9. 中小企业贷款 | 加拿大发展银行联合加拿大出口发展部门,向中小企业提供贷款。企业主需要联系自己所注册银行进行咨询。 10. 企业所得税 | 加拿大税务部门将企业缴纳在2020年3月18日到9月产生的企业所得税的最后时限,延长至2020年8月31日。不会有利息或罚款产生。 这次的疫情,加拿大政府出台的各项应急措施还是非常及时并且符合实际情况的。虽然大家都知道,待疫情过去,各项benefit还是会作为大家的taxable income 计入明年的税收之内,但是至少在目前这个非常时期,还是为绝大多数的民众解了燃眉之急。 更多移民资讯,更多政策解读
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