Canadian At Heart: Recent Episodes

Neerja Bhandari

Immigration is a normal things nowadays, People want better lives and futures for themselves and their children. Canada is one of the most appealing immigration destination for many international students and skilled worker. However, the Canadian Immigration process can be complicated and IRCC makes it very hard to get in touch with their agents for updates. Leaving you with little options as of where to find trusted Immigration information. This is where the Canadian at Heart podcast comes. Canadian at Heart is create to provide extensive information about Canada Immigration, the latest news, and the different programs you can apply to. About our hostOur host, Neerja Bhandari has had a multi-disciplinary career in sales, customer-care, marketing and business before ultimately taking a full – time career in Immigration. What drove her into this field was her passion for helping people make the best of opportunities presented to them. Neerja takes each file personal, and values getting to know her clients to make sure she provides the best advice and present them with the best guidance and service accordingly. This approach has helped her develop a perfect balance of skills, sincerity, expertise and shape her services to the client’s need. She is more than a consultant to her clients; She acts as their guide and advisor. That is why she maintains contacts with most of her clients after years of service.Neerja Bhandari is a certified Immigration practitioner, regulated member Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC) and a Fellow member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC).Amongst her accomplishments with CAPIC, she served as :Former Ontario Chapter chair,Former Education committee chairFormer membership committee chairFormer national secretary of CAPICAnd is currently an Active committee member of policy and lobbying for CAPIC

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IMMIGRATION FRAUD! a topic not talked enough in the immigration world. Fraud can happen in many ways, can be intentional or not, but will have an impact on you for a long time. 

Immigration fraud happens when fake information was provided to IRCC  in order to facilitate your immigration process. It could be a fake marriage, a fake work permit, intentionally omit to give certain information, are all considered fraud.

If you need more information on fraud, please contact us, we will be happy to help you
http://www.swiftimmigration.com

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Spousal sponsorship is one of the most straight forward, and fastest way to Immigrate to Canada. But beware, easiest doesn't mean not genuine.
There are several types of spousal sponsorship applications, either inland or outland. This simply means whether the application is being done inside or outside Canada.

Who you can sponsor?

  • Spouse
  • Common law partner

When applying for a spousal sponsorship, it is important to show immigration how genuine your relationship is. How you met, how you fell in love, what are your future plans together etc.
Each relation is unique and has their own story, and it is up to you to tell that story to immigration.

If you need more information about spousal sponsorship don't hesitate to contact us 
and visit our website

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Hi everyone, I am Neerja Bhandari, RCIC, owner at Swift immigration solutions. 

I previously stated in one of my podcasts how I started my immigration career, and now, I am delighted to share with you some interesting, and successful stories we have had.

For the past 11 years, I have had many applications, each different from the other. Each with their own story, their own struggles, their own personality. 
I am happy to say these applications have been part of my journey, and I can now proudly tell the many success stories we've had. What first drove me into this field, was my passion for story telling and helping people make the best of the opportunities presented to them.  So now I am sharing them with you.

To have more information about Swift Immigration, visit our website 
https://www.swiftimmigration.com/

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Hi everyone,
It is always a pleasure to connect with you.
Today we will talk about work permits in Canada.
As a foreign national, we have so many dreams and ambitions to come live in Canada , and the easiest way people think of doing so is by coming here as a worker . However it is not as easy as it sounds.
There are 2 types of work permits

  1. Open Work Permit . Allows you to work for any employer of your choise
  2. Available for dependent spouses ( students, temporary resident, FSW)
  3. Available for International students after their studies ( PGWP)

  4. Refugees

  5. Closed Work Permit. Requires you to have a job offer and employer support

  6. LMIA ( Labor Market Impact Assessment)

  7. International COOP (Internship)
  8. Intra company transferrees.

We have videos on these subjects on our YouTube page, don't forget to check them out https://www.youtube.com/c/SwiftImmigrationsolutions

You can always take your chance and look for positions in job banks. There are plenty of options available.
If you need more information about Work permits don't hesitate to contact us:
https://www.swiftimmigration.com/

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Congratulations! You have made your way to move to Canada. But what does that mean? and what can you do to make your transition easier? 
First off all, I have to say, in today's time, you can get all the information you need on one click. There are many channels and blogs that give information about settling in Canada. 
However I will share with you a list of a few documents to gather before coming here that could be useful now or in the future. 

  • Birth certificates
  • Driver's licence
  • Diplomas and transcripts
  • Marriage certificate
  • Divorce certificate
  • Adoption certificate and more

Finding an apartment and opening a bank account can also be done from abroad, visit the different banks websites to find out the requirements

When arrived in Canada, you can start with these documents

  • Your social insurance number
  • Health Card
  • Canadian driver's licence
  • Opening a bank account

Canada is a beautiful country with endless opportunities. Come with an open mind, eyes and heart so you can enjoy the country, and make the best of these opportunities

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In today's episode we talked about international students and how they can make the best of their experience and become permanent resident after their studies.

First and foremost it is important to note that Canada has become the top destination for international students over the last few years. In fact, there were over 640 000 students in Canada in 2019, with 60% of them applying for PR after. So what is making Canada such an attractive place for studies?

Immigration Canada created a very clear pathway for international students, After their studies they can apply for PGWP ( up to 3 years) and from that apply for Canadian Experience class.
As we have seen in today's times, Canadian Experience Class draws are being done every other week by Immigration Canada, so the opportunities are there, it is up to you to create your pathway.

When coming to study in Canada, there are a few things to keep in mind

  1. Get admission in a Designated learning Institute ( DLI) with PGWP option. This will help you getting your study permit as well as securing a work permit after. Find the link below for the list of DLI in Canada :
    https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/study-permit/prepare/designated-learning-institutions-list.html
  2. Choose the course of your liking, but make sure to choose a course from 18 - 24 months. This will make a big difference as a 1 year course gives you 1 year work permit, anything above that give you a 3 years work permit. With 3 years you have enough time to gain work experience, apply for Canadian Experience Class, without being out of status or having to leave Canada.
  3. When you come from these 7 countries : India, Pakistan, Morocco, Senegal, China, Philippines, Vietnam, you can apply for SDS program which processes your application quicker. Watch this video about SDS for more information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Im6sSKuxGCE&t=29s&ab_channel=SwiftImmigrationsolutions
  4. Canada has 3 intakes; January, May, September. Make sure to verify with your college the deadlines, to have time to apply for your study permit on time.

There you have it, clear, straightforward process for international students.
If you need assistance with submitting a strong application for your Study permit, don't hesitate to contact us and visit our YouTube page

https://www.swiftimmigration.com/
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Hi everyone,
Thank you for listening to our podcast "Canadian at Heart". The goal of this podcast is to create heartfelt conversations around Immigration in Canada, the struggles, the beautiful, the new programs and focus on how we can help you create successful cases. This podcast will be available every Friday, on all major streaming platforms.

Today's episode is all about getting to know me and my story as an Immigrant from Delhi, India.
I move to Canada at 35 with my husband and 2 kids, and we had to figure out as a family how to make things work for us. I can say today, after more than 20 years, that I am very proud of all our accomplishments and we now consider ourselves as true Canadians.

I have had a multi-disciplinary career in sales, customer-care, marketing and business before ultimately taking a full time career in Immigration. What drove me into this field was my passion for helping people make the best of opportunities presented to them. I take each file personal, and value getting to know my clients to make sure I provide the best advice and present them with the best guidance and service accordingly.

My company Swift immigration solutions inc, has been helping people around the world create a successful pathway to immigration. Our team of licensed immigration consultants provide comprehensive counselling in all immigration matters and handle cases related to temporary and permanent residence in Canada.

  • Family Sponsorship
  • Economic Class Immigration
  • International Students Support
  • Business Class Immigration
  • Study Permits and more

To contact us follow us on all social media platforms @swiftimmigration and visit our website www.swiftimmigration.com