Nurses Fast-track Programs to New Zealand
Nurses Fast-track Programs to New Zealand
English for Nursing Registration and Direct Professional Entry permits allow you to stay in New Zealand for up to seven (7) months and are great for two different purposes:
- If you are unsure how long you will stay but want the option to apply for residence at a later date
- If you do not yet qualify for residence but want work experience in New Zealand to help your residence application.
- Then, with approval, while you are working you can apply for residence.
Remember: The ENR and DPE Programs are opportunities to seek skilled employment in New Zealand – not a guarantee of finding work, a job offer or gaining residency. It’s simply a stepping stone towards permanent residency in New Zealand. It is also a precursor, that once held for 24 months, can allow you to apply for residence if you were unable to obtain residence to begin with or needed to establish a business in order to gain residence.
Under the ENR and DPE Program you can come to New Zealand on the Long Term Skills Shortage List visa option. This is for people in occupations on the long-term skills shortage list
What do I do next?
Determine which of the visas above is best for you. And apply!
Contact ICSI for more information on the English for Nursing Registration and the Direct Professional Entry program today!
icsi@iconsultancyservicesinc.com or call Phones: 63 (02) 814-9582, 63 (02) 218-3569 and TEXT +63 (916) 314-8269. Look for Mr. John Salandanan.
Canada PR Program preferred by more Filipinos
As a member of the G7 group of top industrial countries, Canada enjoys a high standard of living, excellent public infrastructure, a highly educated and skilled labor force, a world-class educational system and a well-deserved reputation as a successful trading nation. Canada also prides itself on the availability of excellent social services, primarily its publicly-financed healthcare system.
Canada is frequently rated as the most preferred destination for immigrants, who praise its rich culture, natural beauty, political stability, economic prosperity and peaceful society.
While immigration to other countries has tightened, immigration to Canada has remained steady with a record number of newcomers arriving each year. Canada remains committed to its immigration program, constantly reviewing and implementing new ideas and policies to ensure that the process is not only fair, but efficient. Amongst recent proposals are a fast-track process for people from countries that are generally deemed safe and stricter controls of companies bringing in temporary foreign workers to ensure that the program is fair and equitable.
However, Canada’s immigration policy and regulations are strict, complex and prone to frequent changes. Not everyone is aware of these changes and, as a result, thousands of applications are rejected or unduly delayed every year because of technical issues and incomplete application forms. To ensure that you do not become a statistic in the thousands of disappointed applicants, seek the services of an approved Canada Immigration consultant who can assess your eligibility under the myriad of options available, while reducing the risk of continual delays and possible refusal of your application.
ICSI offers Canada Permanent Resident Program consultation services to thousands of Filipinos planning to migrate to Canada. Contact John Salandanan, jsalandanan@iconsultancyservicesinc.com or see your nearest ICSI consultant.
English Testing For All Nurses
From 1 January 2009 all nurses who qualified outside New Zealand, including those from English speaking countries such as the UK, USA, South Africa and Canada, will need to pass an English language test before they can register in New Zealand. Nurses trained in Australia are exempt from completing the assessment by the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Act.
For some time now, English testing has been required for nurses who qualified in countries where English is not the first language. Applicants have needed to score at least 7.0 in each band of an IELTS test, or a B pass in all categories of the Occupational English Test (OET). (An IELTS score of 7 is same as that required by people from non-English speaking countries who wish to undertake teacher training in New Zealand.)
NZNO (New Zealand Nurses Organisation) chief executive Geoff Annals believes the new language requirement is ludicrous:
“There is a critical shortage of nurses internationally and both public and private sector employers here are desperate for nurses. Our health system depends on overseas nurses but the Council is putting up yet more barriers to registration. Nurses who have responded to NZNO’s research project into the experience of migrant nurses have reported frustration at the delays and difficulties in gaining registration with the Nursing Council. Here is a policy guaranteed to increase those delays and difficulties and it could be the tipping point in turning nurses away from New Zealand.”
“The Fact New Zealand-trained nurses have to sit IELTS to gain registration in the United Kingdom (UK) is equally ludicrous.”
New Zealand’s health workforce has a high proportion of migrant nurses – estimates range from 23 to 27 percent of the registered nursing workforce. Last year, overseas-trained nurses accounted for 59 percent of all new Nursing Council registrations. Almost 40 percent of overseas-trained nurses working in New Zealand are from the UK.
Explaining the policy change, made at its August meeting, Nursing Council chief executive Marion Clark said it was to ensure all overseas-trained nurses were treated consistently and fairly.
To know more about New Zealand Migration Program, download our brochure or contact your nearest ICSI Consultant!
Canada: Permanent Residence Programs
Canada is tightening requirements for several of its permanent residence programs. There is now an annual cap of 20,000 applications for the Federal Skilled Workers program and a new language proficiency documentation requirement for the Federal Skilled Workers and the Canadian Experience Class programs. In addition, investment requirements for the Federal Investor Program may double later this year if a new proposal takes effect.
Cap Introduced for Federal Skilled Workers
Canada is now capping the maximum number of foreign nationals who may obtain permanent residence under the points-based Federal Skilled Worker program at 20,000 per year. The intial cap will be calculated from June 26, 2010 through June 30, 2011, while in subsequent years it will run from July 1 through June 30. Within the new 20,000 cap, there is also an annual cap of 1,000 cases per occupation. Applications will be counted towards the new cap on the day they are received.
Heightened Language Proficiency Requirement
Applicants under the Canadian Experience Class and the Federal Skilled Workers programs must now submit results of an English or French proficiency assessment test. The test must be administered by a third-party language testing organization designated by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. Previously, applicants could submit a writing sample to demonstrate their language abilities.
To know more about Canada Permanent Residence Programs, download our brochure or contact your nearest ICSI Consultant!
On 30 July 2010, the UK Border Agency published new versions of the following application forms under the points-based system:
Tier 1 (Entrepreneur)
Tier 1 (Investor)
Tier 1 (Post-study work)
Tier 2 (all categories)
Tier 4 (Child)
Tier 5 (Temporary worker)
Dependants of points-based system applicants
Change of circumstances
These forms, which refer to biometric residence permits instead of identity cards for foreign nationals, are for use from 31 July 2010. You should use the new forms from now on. However, in line with paragraph 34(I) of the Immigration Rules, we will continue to accept applications made on the previous version of each form up to and including 21 August 2010. We will consider any application submitted up to 21 August under the new Immigration Rules, regardless of which version of the application form you send.
In addition the following instruction as been added to the ‘Charging’ section of the application forms listed above:
Please note that when making large or multiple payments using your credit card, the anti-fraud measures that banks operate sometimes stop the full payment being taken. This is because either the maximum limit on a single transaction, or the number of transactions allowed in a given period of time, has been exceeded. To prevent this, you must ensure that you inform your bank of your intention to make large or multiple payments in advance so that your bank allows the full payment to be taken when you submit your application.
Also on 30 July 2010, we published new versions of our policy guidance in the following categories of the points-based system:
Tier 2
Tier 5 (Temporary Worker)
Dependants of points-based system applicants
These documents, which refer to biometric residence permits instead of identity cards for foreign nationals, are for applications made on or after 31 July 2010.
To know more about how to migrate to the UK, download our brochure or see your nearest ICSI Consultant today!
Life in the UK
London School of Management and Science shares some advice on living in the UK
What is cost of living in the UK?
We strongly suggest to our students to budget a minimum of £7,200 per year for undergraduate study and £9,600 per year for postgraduate study. This indicative amount is in addition to the tuition fees and it should cover accommodation, food, entertainment, transport, insurance, etc. Obviously, much depending on the life style, some students would need less and others more.
Can I work in the UK?
Yes. Many students supplement their income by working part-time (20 hours) during term time and working full-time during vacation.
Can I work in UK after completion of my course?
After successful completion of an undergraduate degree or a post graduate degree from a recognised body in UK, overseas students can apply for a Tier 1 PBS (post study work visa) which will enable you to work full-time for 2 years. For more information please visit UKBA website: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Do you provide accommodation?
We do not provide hostel facility for students. Our Students’ Welfare Officers will be able to assist you to find a suitable place for your stay. We can put you in touch with trusted property letting agencies that will be able to find you accommodation suited to your requirements. If you want the college to find an accommodation for you, we may be able to arrange it in certain situations but this service will incur an extra charge.
How much does the accommodation cost?
Please click here to visit the page that gives the details of accommodation cost.
Does the college offer help to find a job?
Our Students’ welfare officer would be happy to offer advice on how to go about finding a job and how to manage your part-time work efficiently while you study. Help can also be provided for CV preparation.
To know more about what’s in store for you in London SMS, register for a free orientation at ICSI. We are an accredited Tier 4 Program Immigration Consultancy firm for LSMS.
ICSI joins the Mapua Career Expo 2010
ICSI, together with the London School of Management and Science joined the 2010 MIT Career Expo from July 15-17, 2010 at the MIT Main Campus Audio-Visual Center. The event, entitled “Where Great Talents and Great Opportunities Meet” gathered hundreds of students from one of the country’s premier engineering and technology institutions in one phenomenal event showcasing various career opportunities for students and graduates alike.
“ICSI is proud to have participated in this annual event. We are excited about MIT’s continuing push for continued learning and educational excellence. ICSI proudly assists Mapua in opening doors for its students and graduates in the UK through our UK Migration Pathway Program. We are looking forward to next year’s event,” said Ms. Lorna Bondoc, ICSI Affiliate for Markets.
ICSI is conducting a series of orientations for students and alumni who are keen on building their professional opportunities in the UK. To know more about what London School of Management and Science has to offer, please call our office at +63 2 814-9582, +63 2 830-8516 or email iconsult@iconsultancyservicesinc.com.
ICSI opens four new branches!
We are now open in Laguna, Batangas, Cavite and Cebu! Email us so we can send you our local orientation schedules!
ICSI CALABARZON:batangas@iconsultancyservicesinc.com
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ICSI Cebu: cebu@iconsultancyservicesinc.com
ICSI Laguna: laguna@iconsultancyservicesinc.com
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