The official website of Canada’s immigration service crashed on November 8, eve of the U.S. presidential elections. According to reports, the site went down due to the sheer number of inquiries made at that time. Reports also claimed that most of these inquiries came from Americans looking to leave the country.
Trump Becomes 45th US President
On the eve of the elections, as results came in showing that Donald Trump may likely win, more and more people started looking for other options. With Trump’s racist and sexist pronouncements during his campaign, citizens have become more anxious about what his presidency will bring.
Among Trump’s pronouncements include several ones about immigrants, particularly on his crackdown on illegal migrants. He proposes better immigration controls in order to weed out illegals, but at the same time, he also said that he will find ways to keep immigrants from coming even legally.
Canada Immigration Website Crashes: Canada Welcomes Immigrants With Open Arms
Canada, on the other hand, welcomes immigrants to the country. In an official tweet released on the eve of the elections, Canada touted how immigrants who come to the country can bring their “cultural traditions” with them.
Throughout the years, Canada has accepted many immigrants, especially professional and skilled workers. According to official statistics, around 250,000 people from countries all over the world received permanent residency status every year. These numbers only cover the years 2005 to 2014.
Quick Facts About Filipino Immigration To Canada
Official statistics also show that the Philippines is one of the top source countries of permanent residents in Canada. If one is looking to migrate to Canada, here are some quick facts on how to do it.
- A skilled migrant can apply through through the Express Entry system. Find out if you are eligible by visiting the CIC website. Check the section on Express Entry, where you can go through a series of questions to find out if you are eligible or not.
- Through the Express Entry system, applicants can submit their applications to be part of the pool. Applicants will be ranked based on a point system. After which, those ranked on top will receive an invite to apply for residency.
- Aside from the Express Entry system, other ways of migrating to Canada include Business Immigration, Family Sponsorship, Parental Sponsorship and Canadian Experience Immigration.
- Having family already established in Canada gives one a bigger chance at permanent residency.
- Going to Canada to study is another option to consider. According to the CIC website, students have the option to find work after they graduate.
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