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Acsenda Scholarships for Filipino Students in 2020 | CAD 10,000 Grants!

February 11, 2020, 5:13 pm
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By studying Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Hospitality Management at Acsenda School of Management, you may be entitled to a CAD 10,000 grants!

How does it work? 


Acsenda Scholarships for Filipino Students in 2020! CAD 10,000 Grants!

Irrespective of what level you start at with Acsenda you will be awarded the CAD10,000 over the duration of your studies and is automatically applied to your course fees.
For example a student taking a four year degree would have a CAD 2500 scholarship applied to each year of study.

And a student who joined us in 3rd year (ie. already has two years of credit exemptions) would be awarded CAD5000 per year.

It’s that simple.

Of course there are other great reasons for joining an Acsenda course in 2020:
  • Acsenda's fast track courses can see a student finish their degree in just 2.5 years
  • Students have the ability to work 20 hours per week during school terms and 40 hours per week during vacation periods 
  • Acsenda provides English waivers for students who have completed their High school or university studies in an English language medium. Some conditions apply.
  • Students can apply for up to 20 of the 40 credits required to complete a degree with Acsenda
  • Acsenda offers monthly tuition fee payment plans for those families juggling financial commitments
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Hospitality Management are Post-Graduate Work Permit eligible programs. As such, you will be eligible for up to 3 years Post Graduate Work Permit! 

As International Student of Acsenda, you may bring your spouse and kids! Your Spouse may work full-time with an open work permit while your kids may study for FREE!

Planning to study in Canada? Take our FREE Online Assessment and get instant assessment result! We also conduct regular information session. Visit our Event Page for details. 

Do you need assistance with your admission application? Simply send email to admission@gatewaytocanada.com and our Admission Team will assist you!
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Canada Education Fair - Metro South (March 21, 2020)

February 12, 2020, 11:07 pm
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We are bringing Canadian Educational Institutions to the South!  Attend Canada Education Fair on March 21, 2020, Saturday, 8AM to 12PM at Crimson Hotel, Alabang, Muntinlupa City. Reserve your seat now! FREE Registration!


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As International Student currently studying in Canada, Can I Apply for Work Permit Before I Complete My Program?

February 19, 2020, 5:02 am
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First, if you are applying for Student Visa without the intention of completing your program because your plan is find a work once you landed, our advise is not to proceed with your application. Please don't do it. 

Recently, we received inquiries from our readers about this subject. According to them, they talked to somebody in Canada and that they were told that they can actually continue to attend school and work part-time while waiting for the work permit. Another one even said that he talked to two consultants in Canada and said it is ok to do that. 

Is it true?

We'll let the Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) do the talking here:
"If you were a student, but you’ve applied for a work permit instead, you can’t keep studying while you wait for a decision on your application. You also can’t work until we’ve approved your application. You can stay in Canada as a temporary resident until you get a decision on your application." - Source: IRCC

Now, you might be thinking that the solution is to apply for Visitor Record and then apply for a Work Permit. That is indeed the process. However, not everyone may apply for a Work Permit from Within Canada.  

Again, here's what Immigration Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)  is saying about the subject:


"Can I apply for a work permit from inside Canada?
Only in some cases. You can only apply for a work permit from inside Canada if:
  • you, your spouse or parents have a valid study or work permit,
  • you have a work permit for one job but want to apply for a work permit for a different job,
  • you have a temporary resident permit that is valid for six months or more, or
  • you are in Canada because you have already applied for permanent residence from inside Canada. You will have to pass certain stages in the main application process before you can be eligible for a work permit." Source: IRCC 
There simply is no short cut.

Sure, there could be a way to circumvent this rule. But then again, we are just telling you what is provided by the immigration rules. We at Canadian Immigration Consultancy plays by the rules and will not encourage applicants to game the system. 
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Information Session with Columbia College's Senior Recruitment Officer (March 10, 2020)

February 20, 2020, 12:00 am
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If you are considering to study in Canada after completing your Grade 12 in the Philippines and is in the process of finding the right school for you, you may want to attend this Information Session with Ms. Chelsey Acierno, Columbia College's Senior Recruitment Officer. 

Information Session with Columbia College's Senior Recruitment Officer

Columbia College Profile
Established in 1936, Columbia College is Canada's oldest independent, not-for-profit, college based downtown Vancouver. Columbia College specializes in transitioning International Students into Canadian education system by offering small classroom sizes and affordable tuition. The College offers Associate Degrees (Arts and Science) and University Transfer Programs (Business, Engineering, Arts, Computer Science, Communication) and High School Programs (Grade 10, 11 and 12). 3 intakes available per year (January, May and Sept).

Info Session Details:
Venue: Gateway to Canada - Alabang. Unit 204 Civic Prime Building, Filinvest, Alabang, Muntinlupa City
Date: March 2, 2020, Monday, 10AM to 12PM

This is a FREE event but with limited seats only only. To reserve your seat, please send your Full Name and Email address to any of the following Mobile Nos.

  • +63917 1607249 (GLOBE)
  • +63932 8882058 (SUN) 
  • +63928 5008826 (SMART)
Columbia College will not be able to make to Canada Education Fair - Metro South. 
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Advisory: CIC Alabang is open on February 25, 2020 (EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary)

February 21, 2020, 12:53 am
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February 25, 2020 is a Special Non-Working Holiday in commemoration of EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary. But please be informed that our office is open on the said date from 9AM to 7PM. 

You may book an appointment here if you are planning to visit our office. 

EDSA People Power Revolution Anniversary

What happened during the EDSA Revolution?

During those momentous four days of February 1986, millions of Filipinos, along Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) in Metro Manila, and in cities all over the country, showed exemplary courage and stood against, and peacefully overthrew, the dictatorial regime of President Ferdinand E. Marcos. More than a defiant show of unity—markedly, against a totalitarian rule that had time and again proven that it would readily use brute force against any and all dissenters—People Power was a reclaiming of liberties long denied. The millions that gathered for the 1986 People Power Revolution—the culmination of a series of public protests, often dispersed if at all given leave—was a nation wresting itself, as one, back from a dictator.

The four-day demonstration along EDSA was a manifestation of the discontent and furies that began with the parliament of the streets during Marcos’ totalitarian rule, as Filipinos began, determinedly, to shake off the subjugation. But, the players of this revolution, at the start, knew only to gather; only in EDSA, at the height of the marches and within the multitude of citizens, did standing as one begin to coalesce as a campaign. From its beginnings as an immediate response to the rigged results of the snap elections, and then as a vigil to guard defecting top military men from Marcos’ vengeful machinations, a show of support heartily encouraged by the Catholic Church; to streets gradually teeming with people to quietly face off with armored tanks, a confrontation of linked arms and prayers and flowers and songs—the four days of EDSA People Power in itself was an exemplar of the evolution of the Philippine protest. [Source]

Here's a Video related to EDSA People Power Revolution

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How do Internationally Education Nurses (IENs) become Nurses in Canada (British Columbia)?

February 27, 2020, 5:40 pm
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Here's a 7-Step Guide how to become a Registered Nurse in British Columbia Canada as an Internationally Educated Nurses.


How do Internationally Education Nurses (IENs) become Nurses in Canada (British Columbia)?


  1. Apply to the National Nursing Assessment Service (NNAS). You can complete the the entire NNAS process from outside Canada. Start early as the process can take up to 1 year. This process will basically evaluate your Nursing Education, Nursing Practice and Language Proficiency. www.nnas.ca
  2. Apply to British Columbia College of Nursing Professionals (BCCNP). You will need the NNAS Application Number and NNAS Advisory Report in order to apply to BCCNP. There is great chance that you will be directed by BCCNP to Nursing Community Assessment Service (NCAS) to measure your entry-level competencies to as compared to a new Canadian graduate. www.bccnp.ca
  3. Competence Assessment. Competency assessment for BCCNP are completed through the NCAS and it involves three components: Computer-based assessment, Simulation lab assessment and Oral assessment. Simulation lab assessment and oral assessment must be taken in-person in Vancouver, BC.
  4. Assessment of your application for registration. Your NCAS competency assessment result will be received by BCCNP. Your application will be evaluated if you have any competency gaps. If gap exists, you will may be required to to complete transitional education. www.ncasbc.ca
  5. Transitional Coursework for Internationally Educated Nurses. Your BCCNP Assessment will identify which courses or program you need to complete at a BCCNP-recognized institutions. Transitional coursework includes a re-entry to practice program or Bachelor of Nursing, Individual Courses or Qualifying Courses. There are entrance requirements that you need to meet before you will be accepted to the program.
  6. NCLEX-RN. Upon successful completion of your Transitional Coursework, the next step if to write and pass the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs (NCLEX-RN).
  7. Eligibility for Registration. Once you have completed all BCCNP registration requirements, including any required transitional education and passing the NCLEX-RN, you must ensure your practicing RN Registration is approved before you start practicing as a Registered Nurse in BC.
While you can start the process while still outside Canada, you will need to be in Canada in order to complete the process.

Now, how about while waiting to complete the process, you are already working in Canada as a Registered Health Care Assistant?  

Income Potentials:
  • Health Care Assistant - $17-23/hr
  • Licensed Practical Nurse - $ 27-31/hr
  • Registered Nurse - 34-55/hr
Interested? 

Start by taking the FREE Online Assessment or Attend one of our seminar schedules. 



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Advisory: Office will be closed for our Annual Team Building Activity (March 7, 2020)

March 1, 2020, 10:03 pm
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Please be informed that Canadian Immigration Consultancy - Alabang Branch (Gateway to Canada) will be closed on March 7, 2020, Saturday, for our annual Team Building Activity.

Advisory: Office will be closed for our Annual Team Building Activity (March 7, 2020)

Normal office operation will resume on March 9, 2020 (Monday). 

Planning to visit our office? Please book an appointment.  
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NEW Program: Health Care Administration Management - Fanshawe College

March 2, 2020, 7:36 pm
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The Health Care Administration Management program is a 2-Year Graduate Certificate business program ideal for International Students with Nursing or Healthcare background. This is a new program to be offered by Fanshawe College starting May 2020 intake.

NEW Program: Health Care Administration Management - Fanshawe College


Program Overview
The Health Care Administration Management program is a business program that will provide students with previous education/experience in health care with business and leadership fundamentals.

It is designed as a four-semester program for international college or university graduates from the health care field or from other disciplines.

The program provides the skills necessary to work within the Canadian health care system. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics in business through the lens of health care.

You will develop skills in the areas of finance, human resources, operations, management, leadership, research and reporting, and strategic thinking. You will study privacy, ethics, communications and patient care concerns as they relate to the Canadian health care system.

Career Opportunities
Graduates of this program will be prepared to become team members and managers in a variety of settings in the health care field, including hospitals, clinics, physician practices, public health organizations, universities, clinical and research institutions.

Pathway to being a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse
This program will not directly help you become a Registered Nurse or License Practical Nurse. It will not be considered in the assessment. However, studying this program will help you with the following:
  • While studying, you can have your nursing assessment application processed concurrently
  • While studying, you are allowed to work part-time up to 20 hours per week and full time during school breaks
  • You may bring your Spouse with an Open Work Permit
  • You may bring your kids and they may study for FREE until Grade 12
  • This program includes a Co-op component!
  • This program may entitle you to a up to 3 years Post Graduate Work Permit
  • After completing your program, you may then complete the competency gaps, if any, or write the NCLEX-RN. 
Fanshawe College will be present during the Canada Education Fair - Metro South. Learn more about Fanshawe College and their programs by attending the fair. Register here. 

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After 4 Visa Refusals, Most Will Give Up Already. But not Hazel Corsame!

March 3, 2020, 6:27 pm
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After receiving visa refusals four times, will you consider submitting a new application again? Most will give up already, but not Hazel Corsame.


After 4 Visa Refusals, Most Will Give Up Already. But not Hazel Corsame!

Hazel Corsame initially applied through another agency. Unfortunately, her application for Student Visa was refused. But fortunately, she learned about Canadian Immigration Consultancy Alabang (Gateway to Canada) through one of our clients who is now attending school at Fanshawe College.

We analyzed her case and gave her some pointers. Then we advised her to consider the following options:

  • Go back to her agency and re-apply but consider the pointers we gave her
  • Do the application on her own by following the instructions at www.canada.ca
  • Hire our services and we help her increase her chances (not to guarantee approval)
She decided to hire our services and she got her visa in less than two weeks after submitting the application. 

So for those with refused visa application, remember this:


If you are planning to study in Canada and is still looking for school or figuring out what program to take, attend this Canada Education Fair - Metro South on March 21, 2020 at Crimson Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlup City This is a FREE event.
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New Canadians in Nova Scotia Got a Surprise Visit from PM Justin Trudeau. One of them is our client: The Soriano Family!

March 4, 2020, 2:32 pm
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Getting a Permanent Resident Status in Canada is a big deal. It means an opportunity to have a Quality Life. And gaining a Canadian Citizenship will lead to more opportunities. But having the PM Justin Trudeau as Guest during the oath taking is an extra bonus! 

One of our clients was there and was very happy and grateful!


Mr. Arnel Soriano, together with his family moved to Canada in 2016. He and his wife, Nerissa Soriano, are both Certified Public Accountants in the Philippines. They got their PR Status via Federal Skilled Worker Program.

New Canadians in Nova Scotia Got a Surprise Visit from PM Justin Trudeau

Also check this Settlement Online Pre-Arrival (SOPA) video where Ms. Nerissa Soriano's story was featured.


Planning to move to Canada as well? Start by knowing your options. Take the FREE Online Assessment.
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Crimson Hotel's Measures in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak

March 9, 2020, 2:33 am
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The Canada Education Fair - Metro South will push thru as scheduled on March 21, 2020 at Crimson Hotel in Alabang, Muntinlupa City. But for the safety of everyone who will attend the event, please do not come if you have fever, coughing or sneezing.

Please also be informed that Crimson Hotel is implementing the following measures in response to Covid-19 (Novel Corona Virus) outbreak.

Crimson Hotel's Measures in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak


YOUR WELLBEING ALWAYS COMES FIRST

In light of the Covid-19 (Novel Corona Virus) outbreak, we remain highly committed to safeguarding your health and safety and have therefore implemented immediate measures in response to the situation. Below are a few of the key areas we’ve covered for your protection:


  • Thermal scanning in all entrances, to include the parking structure.
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are provided for our associates, particularly in positions with high guest engagement.
  • Health Declaration Forms are mandatory upon check in for all registered guests and their accompanies.
  • Guest Engaged associates have been trained to identify suspected guests that may need medical evaluation by medical professionals.
  • We have designated Holding Room/s to isolate identified suspected guests.
  • Our Medical Teams are trained to conduct medical screening / assessment using the Decision Tool as per Department of Health (DOH) Quarantine Guidelines.
  • We strictly follow proper Guest Handling as per Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Tourism (DOT) Guidelines.
  • All our guest rooms, suites, and villas undergo thorough disinfecting and sanitizing, prior to your or any guest arrival.
  • Stricter monitoring of Food Safety and Hygiene practices have been implemented.
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Should Canada Impose Travel Restrictions as a Measure Against Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)? How will this affect the Incoming International Students, Temporary Foreign Workers and Visitors?

March 10, 2020, 4:39 pm
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As of February 7, 2020, a total of 72 States Parties were identified to be implementing travel restrictions through official reports, official statements and the media. And as of March 10, 2020, there are 79 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Canada. 

Given the situation, should Canada Impose Travel Restrictions as a Measure Against Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)? How will this affect the Incoming International Students, Temporary Foreign Workers and Visitors?

Should Canada Impose Travel Restrictions as a Measure Against Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)?

Here's an interesting piece from the Lancet Medical Journal: Do not violate the International Health Regulations during the COVID-19 outbreak.
"In imposing travel restrictions against China during the current outbreak of 2019 novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), many countries are violating the IHR. We—16 global health law scholars—came to this conclusion after applying the interpretive framework of the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties and reaching a jurisprudential consensus on the legal meaning of IHR Article 43."
According to International Health Regulations, countries can only restrict trade or travel during outbreaks if the following conditions are met:
  • Must be supported by science
  • shall not be more restrictive of international traffic and not more invasive or intrusive to persons than reasonably available alternatives
  • Must be with full respect for the dignity, human rights and fundamental freedoms of persons
The rationale is to protect people and economies from undue harm, as well as to ensure that the next country to find disease within its territories is not discouraged from reporting the outbreak to international authorities.

But should Canada imposed travel restrictions, how will this affect the Incoming International Students, Temporary Foreign Workers and Visitors?
  • For visitors, you will just have to reschedule your travel and rebook your flight
  • For Temporary Foreign Workers, you will have to coordinate with your Employer and hope that by the time the restriction is lifted, the employer still needs you
  • For International Students, you will have to apply for deferral and wait until the restriction is lifted
But is there a chance that Canada impose travel restrictions? 

So far, Canada’s response to COVID-19 outbreak has been measured, science-based and fully in compliance with International Health Regulations. We can only hope that it stay the course.

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Metro Manila Lockdown: Canada Education Fair -Metro South Postponed

March 12, 2020, 7:05 am
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During President Duterte's press conference Thursday night, he announced that Metro Manila will be placed on lockdown from March 15, 2020 to April 14, 2020. An Executive Order will be issued to this effect. As a result, we regret to inform you that the Canada Education Fair - Metro South on March 21, 2020 will be rescheduled. 

Rappler: Metro Manila to be placed on lockdown due to coronavirus outbreak

As an alternative, we will schedule a Webinar where we will talk about Study Visa Application, its benefits and pathways to become a Permanent Resident as International Student Graduate. We will also talk about popular destinations of Filipino International Students and highly recommended programs that may lead you to permanent resident status. 

We will be posting the details soon.
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Advisory: Gateway to Canada Measures against COVID-19

March 13, 2020, 12:46 am
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In light of the World Health Organization's classification of the Corona Virus as Pandemic and as well as the Philippine Government's announced Metro Manila "Lockdown" or Community Quarantine from March 15 to April 14, 2020, Gateway to Canada will be implementing some measures to minimize the chances of transmission of the virus.

Advisory: Gateway to Canada Measures against COVID-19

Gateway to Canada Measures against COVID-19
  • Our office will remain open and operational during the lockdown period but with a Skeletal Force only. This is to let some of our Team Members to work from home instead of traveling to the office. If you are planning to visit our office, please book an appointment. 
  • During the lockdown period, we will not conduct group orientations. All our scheduled seminars will be cancelled. However, you may book an appointment for a one-on-one appointment/orientation. 
  • As an alternative to cancelled seminar schedules, we will be conducting WEBINARS. We will be posting the details soon.
  • When visiting the office, please use the alcohol/hand sanitizer provided at the reception area before engaging Gateway to Canada Staff. Let's avoid shaking hands for now.   
  • Surgical masks are available in the office should you need one. But if you have fever, coughing or sneezing, you may want to reconsider your plan to visit the office. Thermal scanner is being used at the building lobby and those with fever are not allowed entry.
Here's a video from World Health Organization (WHO) about Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus.

For information about how Canada is handling the corona virus outbreak, click here.
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Fanshawe College COVID-19 Update for May 2020 Intake

March 13, 2020, 8:16 pm
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According to Fanshawe College – COVID-19 Update dated March 13, 2020, the May 2020 intake at Fanshawe College will proceed as scheduled. 



Here are some guidelines you might consider in booking flights or in the event that you opted to defer your intake schedule:

Flights to Canada
Canada has not declared any ban on flights from any country given the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the Philippine government has imposed a travel ban to and from Metro Manila, specifically NAIA until March 15 to April 14, 2020. Some international airports are still operational but several flights still has transfers in Manila before they can depart to other countries. Given this, you may consider the following:

  • Rebook flights to a later date due to the travel ban in Metro Manila
  • Book a direct flight instead of flights with layovers in other countries such as Hong Kong or Korea
For booking assistance, you may visit www.cictravel.com

Quarantine upon arrival in Canada
Despite the increase of confirmed cases and death in the Philippines, Canada has not imposed a mandatory quarantine for all passengers traveling to Canada. However, it might be a good practice for you to monitor your temperature and condition before, during and upon arrival in Canada for precautionary measures.

Deferral to later intake
In case you are a bit wary with the current situation, you are allowed to defer to a later intake. However, please note that seats are subject to availability for that specific intake and program. Should you want to defer your intake, please send email to admission@gatewaytocanada.com 
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Canada to shut down border temporarily due to COVID-19. Be ready to enter when the door opens!

March 17, 2020, 2:37 am
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As a measure against the spread of COVID-19, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently announced that foreign nationals from all countries - except the United States - will no longer be allowed to enter Canada temporarily.  



Canadian Embassy Manila is closed as of March 17, 2020 in response to Enhanced Community Quarantine implemented by the Canadian Government.


Canadian Immigration Consultancy - Alabang (Gateway to Canada) will be closed as well while the Enhanced Community Quarantine is in effect. But we will continue to operate online from home. Our Team are advised to stay home in compliance with the government order.

Some reminders to Student Visa applicants

  • If you are applying for Student Visa and have a Letter of Acceptance for the May 2020 Intake and wish to defer to a later intake, please send email to admission@gatewaytocanada.com. If you applied directly to the school, contact the school's admission office. Things may change one month from now, so you may want to consider delaying the application for deferral and if the condition favors you, join the May 2020 intake as scheduled. However, please be advised that there is no guarantee that there would be slots available for your program. 
  • If you were issued visa and you applied for deferral because you can not join the May 2020 intake, there is no need to apply for another visa or inform the Visa Office. You may use your visa to enter Canada. At the port of entry, simply present your new LOA. If the Study Permit validity to be issued to you is shorter because it was based on your pervious LOA and Visa Validity, you just have to apply for Study Permit extension. 

This situation is temporary. This too shall pass. 

Be ready to enter when the door opens
If you are planning to immigrate to Canada to feel the benefits of having a government that truly take care of its constituents. If you want to immigrate to Canada to give your family a quality life, you should take this opportunity to prepare your documents, study your options and be ready to enter when the door opens. 
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Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses

March 18, 2020, 3:16 pm
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On March 18, 2020, Prime Minister Justine Trudeau announced the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan that will provide up to $27 billion in direct support to Canadian workers and businesses. 



Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan: Support for Canadians and Businesses

Direct Support to Canadian Workers
Included in the plan is the provision of income support for those who need it most. This includes:
  • a one-time special payment by early May 2020 through the Goods and Services Tax credit (GSTC) amounting to around $400 for single individuals and close to $600 for couples. 
  • increase the maximum annual Canada Child Benefit (CCB) payment amounts, only for the 2019-20 benefit year, by $300 per child.
  • Waiving the one-week waiting period for those individuals in imposed quarantine that claim Employment Insurance (EI) sickness benefits. This temporary measure will be in effect as of March 15, 2020. 
  • Waiving the requirement to provide a medical certificate to access EI sickness benefits.
  • Introducing the Emergency Care Benefit providing up to $900 bi-weekly, for up to 15 weeks.
In addition, Canadian Government will provide greater flexibility to Canadians who may be experiencing hardships during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Canada Revenue Agency will defer the filing due date for the 2019 tax returns of individuals.

For those with house mortgage, the Government, through CMHC, is providing increased flexibility for homeowners facing financial difficulties to defer mortgage payments on homeowner CMHC-insured mortgage loans. CMHC will permit lenders to allow payment deferral beginning immediately.

Support For Businesses
The Government of Canada is taking immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadian businesses facing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes:
  • Temporary wage subsidy for a period of 3 months to eligible small employers to help prevent lay-offs
  • allow all businesses to defer, until after August 31, 2020, the payment of any income tax amounts that become owing on or after today and before September 2020
  • ensuring businesses have access to credit. The Business Credit Availability Program (BCAP) will allow the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) and Export Development Canada (EDC) to provide more than $10 billion of additional support, largely targeted to small and medium-sized businesses.
Full details of Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan is available here.


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Update on Canada's travel restrictions: International Students, PR Applicants and Temporary Foreign Workers Are Exempted

March 22, 2020, 11:50 pm
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To protect Canadians and support its economy, Canada shut down its borders and limited the entry to Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents. Initially, it exempted only the citizens of the United States. But it recently updated the exemptions in its travel restrictions. 
Update on Canada's travel restrictions: International Students, PR Applicants and Temporary Foreign Workers Are Exempted


From Canada.Ca News Release:

The Government of Canada is providing an update on travel restrictions put in place to stem the spread of COVID-19. 
Exemptions to the air travel restrictions will apply to foreign nationals who have already committed to working, studying or making Canada their home, and travel by these individuals will be considered essential travel for land border restrictions. 
The exemptions include:
  • seasonal agricultural workers, fish/seafood workers, caregivers and all other temporary foreign workers
  • international students who held a valid study permit, or had been approved for a study permit, when the travel restrictions took effect on March 18, 2020
  • permanent resident applicants who had been approved for permanent residence before the travel restrictions were announced on March 16, 2020, but who had not yet travelled to Canada

Read the news release here. 
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Study in Canada Webinar: Info Session with University Canada West and Gateway to Canada

March 24, 2020, 7:25 pm
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The pandemic COVID-19 is affecting us right now. But is just a temporary setback. Bright future is awaiting for you only if you are prepared. 

Study in Canada Webinar: Info Session with University Canada West and Gateway to Canada
While on lock down, there are many things you can still do to get ready once all this is over. 

Attend this FREE Webinar to be hosted by Gateway to Canada and University Canada West and learn your options. 

Download Zoom to join. Meeting ID is 795 392 7423

Mark your calendar. It's March 27, 2020, Friday, 2PM.

Canada is closed temporarily right now. You should be ready to enter the door when it opens. 
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The pandemic COVID-19 is affecting us right now. What are you thinking? How are you feeling right now?

March 26, 2020, 6:53 pm
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This pandemic COVID-19 exposes how vulnerable most Filipino families are. Many are afraid and worried. Some are hopeless and asking questions like "What will happen to my family?"; "Who is going to help us?"; "How long can we survive?".

Know that this is just a temporary setback. There is hope. Bright future is awaiting for you only if you are prepared.
With the pandemic COVID-19, suddenly many Filipino families realized that they actually don't have the safety nets. Many are worrying about the following:
  • Loss of income due to the lockdown
  • Possible loss of job
  • Cannot pay medical bills if somebody gets sick
  • Cannot make our monthly car payments, home payments, insurance payments in the near future if the shut down last too long
Will the P5,000 - P8,000 support from the Philippine government address all these problems? Of course not! Now the question is this: What you going to do about it? What is your alternative plan for your future?


We've always been saying that immigrating to Canada is about Quality Life. It's about safety nets. If you were a permanent resident in Canada, you will benefit from Canada's Economic Response Plan.  And just recently, Prime Minister Trudeau announced that the government will give Emergency Response Benefit amounting to $2,000 per month for the next four months!

We are not saying that the only way to have the safety nets is by immigrating to Canada. But if you don't feel that immigrating to Canada is not a viable plan for you, what is your alternative plan? 

After this pandemic is over, can you really afford another financial setbacks? 

The pandemic COVID-19 is affecting us right now. What are you thinking? How are you feeling right now?

If you are planning to immigrate to Canada to feel the benefits of having a government that truly take care of its constituents; If you want to immigrate to Canada to give your family a quality life, you should take this opportunity to prepare your documents, study your options and be ready to enter when the door opens.
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