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正在为儿子的留学忙碌，求楼主Q号,谢谢
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已经短信发给你了
讨论和解答加拿大移民留学等问题，包括工作和衣食住行
一个麻省理工学院毕业生对中国教育的反思(转载）
朋友的女儿在十多年前考上了麻省理工学院，当时在周围中国人圈子里轰动一时。毕业后她到硅谷发展，一边工作一边又修了个MBA学位，现在在一个世界顶级的IT公司里工作，亲朋好友都觉得她很能干。每当华人家长当着她的面表示要让自家孩子以她为榜样时，她都露出哭笑不得的表情，一再说自己很普通，就是个高级打工仔而已，千万不要向她学。
现在她自己的女儿也快到了上学的年龄，回来看望父母时，大家见到她就半开玩地问她，以后要把孩子培养进哪所常春藤大学，她却很坚决地摆手说：“我不培养，她能上哪儿就上哪儿。”据她妈妈讲她真的不管孩子的学习，在家里什么也不教，也不送孩子去任何特长班，她妈一提起来就愁，说她对待自己孩子像是放羊一样，极其不负责任。
有一次过节聚会，当大家的话题又转到孩子的教育上时，她讲了她自己对于子女教育的一些反思。
她说从小学到高中，无论在中国还是在美国，她的学业成绩排名都是全校第一，在麻省理工学院时她的学习成绩也是处于上游。但是工作以后，她是同学中最不起眼的一个，属于在事业上没有什么成绩可言的人。毕业十年她去参加同学会，同学中有后来进了法学院当上大牌律师的，有从政已经是某个州众议员的，有在公司做已经成了CEO的。有个同学毕业后就冒险加入一个才组建的小公司，公司后来上市，他坐拥原始股一夜之间成为百万富翁。如果觉得这个同学在财富上比较成功的话，那么另外一个参加小公司的同学后来变成了公司合伙人，公司上市后他直接就进入千万富翁的行列。可是这个人还不算牛，有个同学自己创业自组公司，公司上市后给卖掉了，又建了一个公司又卖掉，现在正在搞第三家公司，已是亿万富翁。
单纯从财富上看，他们这些打工的人在同学里不值一提。但是最潇洒的却不是上面那些“成功”人士，而是一个大学期间学习很好的男同学。他自从有了孩子，就辞掉工作在家里做起了家庭主夫，因为他发现自己特别喜欢照顾孩子的感觉，喜欢相妻教子的生活方式，在孩子上学前他都不打算去上班了。他太太也做IT行业，收入足够家庭开销，而太太不喜欢做家务，所以他们夫妇两人正好互补。这个同学还有个兴趣是旅游，他们全家一有空就满世界去玩，已到过七十多个国家，以后打算把地球上的每一个角落都走走。同学里面属他没有压力最轻松自在，让生活节奏很紧张的上班一族们羡慕不已。
同学中有几个华裔孩子，父母来自中国的大陆、台湾、香港等地，这些同学都是规规矩矩的打工族，就职于大公司，说起彼此的工作都乏善可陈。
他们几个华裔孩子在校时学业优异，努力踏实，智力超群，可大学毕业以后，后续的事业发展却普遍不如美国同学。
反思自己的成长过程，她认为，我们的文化中对孩子的培养有误区。
在中国父母眼里，教育的目的就是培养孩子上大学，没有把教育看成是一件为孩子的一生打基础的事儿，光以为把孩子送进了名牌大学父母就大功告成了。为了达到这个目的，家长的注意力都集中在孩子的学习成绩上，还有和进名校相关的活动中，而子女教育的其他重要方面，很多不能被量化的方面被忽视了。比如，孩子的自我认同感、自信心、冒险精神、不畏失败百折不挠的精神和勇气、享受生活的能力等，这些都是她和同学相比之后感觉自己所缺乏的。人的一生更像马拉松比赛，一个人若想取得成功，性格的培养非常重要，超过了上名校。事业都是在大学以后建立的，名校的招牌在刚毕业的头一两年找工作时还有点用处，后来很快就会被工作经历所取代。
因为父母在她很小的时候就看重她的学习成绩，所以，她也把取得好成绩看得极重，不想看到父母失望不满的眼神。每次考试她都特别紧张，特别怕出错，这种情形后来就发展成了谨小慎微的性格，做事求完美而缺乏冒险精神，没有安全感，就怕把事情搞砸了，有时明知搞砸了也没有多大关系，可是自己心理上就是接受不了。
她举了一个自己的例子。刚毕业的时候，她曾到谷歌公司应聘，当时它成立时间不长，急需人才，公司创始人之一面试她，还和她一起吃了午饭，特别希望她能留下来。可是硅谷的小公司多如牛毛，谁也不知道这家公司的命运如何，会大放异彩还是像成千上万新创业的公司一样倒闭？虽然她敏锐地感觉到了搜索领域的前景，但是求稳的心态让她最终还是选择了另外一家已闯出名牌的大公司。她的同在硅谷工作的美国同学当时极力劝她选择谷歌，说如果以后这家公司不行了就再找工作好了，实在不行她那么会读书还可以回学校读个硕士，有什么好怕的？可她就是没敢冒这个险。现在谷歌的成就有目共睹，如果她当初选择留下来，公司上市以后她已变成了千万富翁。
她说实际上他们家现在的收入在工薪阶层里也算挺高的，但是她有了钱自己也不会花，搞点娱乐活动心里隐隐地就会有罪恶感，觉得只有工作才是正经事，其他的都是浪费时间。这就是小时候形成的只有学习才是正经事的观念的后遗症。她没有什么兴趣爱好，作为一个人，她觉得自己的生活太单薄了、太谨小慎微了、太没有色彩了，她绝对不要自己的孩子再像自己一样。
她说她就让孩子尽情地玩，孩子将来有兴趣有能力上名校就上，没有兴趣就不上，重要的是孩子要快乐、身心健康，对自己有自信、对生活有热情，将来他们自己想干什么就干什么去。
朋友的女儿在十多年前考上了麻省理工学院，当时在周围中国人圈子里轰动一时。毕业后她到硅谷发展，一边工作一边又修了个MBA学位，现在在一个世界顶级的IT公司里工作，亲朋好友都觉得她很能干。每当华人家长当着她的面表示要让自家孩子以她为榜样时，她都露出哭笑不得的表情，一再说自己很普通，就是个高级打工仔而已，千万不要向她学。
现在她自己的女儿也快到了上学的年龄，回来看望父母时，大家见到她就半开玩地问她，以后要把孩子培养进哪所常春藤大学，她却很坚决地摆手说：“我不培养，她能上哪儿就上哪儿。”据她妈妈讲她真的不管孩子的学习，在家里什么也不教，也不送孩子去任何特长班，她妈一提起来就愁，说她对待自己孩子像是放羊一样，极其不负责任。
有一次过节聚会，当大家的话题又转到孩子的教育上时，她讲了她自己对于子女教育的一些反思。
她说从小学到高中，无论在中国还是在美国，她的学业成绩排名都是全校第一，在麻省理工学院时她的学习成绩也是处于上游。但是工作以后，她是同学中最不起眼的一个，属于在事业上没有什么成绩可言的人。毕业十年她去参加同学会，同学中有后来进了法学院当上大牌律师的，有从政已经是某个州众议员的，有在公司做已经成了CEO的。有个同学毕业后就冒险加入一个才组建的小公司，公司后来上市，他坐拥原始股一夜之间成为百万富翁。如果觉得这个同学在财富上比较成功的话，那么另外一个参加小公司的同学后来变成了公司合伙人，公司上市后他直接就进入千万富翁的行列。可是这个人还不算牛，有个同学自己创业自组公司，公司上市后给卖掉了，又建了一个公司又卖掉，现在正在搞第三家公司，已是亿万富翁。
单纯从财富上看，他们这些打工的人在同学里不值一提。但是最潇洒的却不是上面那些“成功”人士，而是一个大学期间学习很好的男同学。他自从有了孩子，就辞掉工作在家里做起了家庭主夫，因为他发现自己特别喜欢照顾孩子的感觉，喜欢相妻教子的生活方式，在孩子上学前他都不打算去上班了。他太太也做IT行业，收入足够家庭开销，而太太不喜欢做家务，所以他们夫妇两人正好互补。这个同学还有个兴趣是旅游，他们全家一有空就满世界去玩，已到过七十多个国家，以后打算把地球上的每一个角落都走走。同学里面属他没有压力最轻松自在，让生活节奏很紧张的上班一族们羡慕不已。
同学中有几个华裔孩子，父母来自中国的大陆、台湾、香港等地，这些同学都是规规矩矩的打工族，就职于大公司，说起彼此的工作都乏善可陈。
他们几个华裔孩子在校时学业优异，努力踏实，智力超群，可大学毕业以后，后续的事业发展却普遍不如美国同学。
反思自己的成长过程，她认为，我们的文化中对孩子的培养有误区。
在中国父母眼里，教育的目的就是培养孩子上大学，没有把教育看成是一件为孩子的一生打基础的事儿，光以为把孩子送进了名牌大学父母就大功告成了。为了达到这个目的，家长的注意力都集中在孩子的学习成绩上，还有和进名校相关的活动中，而子女教育的其他重要方面，很多不能被量化的方面被忽视了。比如，孩子的自我认同感、自信心、冒险精神、不畏失败百折不挠的精神和勇气、享受生活的能力等，这些都是她和同学相比之后感觉自己所缺乏的。人的一生更像马拉松比赛，一个人若想取得成功，性格的培养非常重要，超过了上名校。事业都是在大学以后建立的，名校的招牌在刚毕业的头一两年找工作时还有点用处，后来很快就会被工作经历所取代。
因为父母在她很小的时候就看重她的学习成绩，所以，她也把取得好成绩看得极重，不想看到父母失望不满的眼神。每次考试她都特别紧张，特别怕出错，这种情形后来就发展成了谨小慎微的性格，做事求完美而缺乏冒险精神，没有安全感，就怕把事情搞砸了，有时明知搞砸了也没有多大关系，可是自己心理上就是接受不了。
她举了一个自己的例子。刚毕业的时候，她曾到谷歌公司应聘，当时它成立时间不长，急需人才，公司创始人之一面试她，还和她一起吃了午饭，特别希望她能留下来。可是硅谷的小公司多如牛毛，谁也不知道这家公司的命运如何，会大放异彩还是像成千上万新创业的公司一样倒闭？虽然她敏锐地感觉到了搜索领域的前景，但是求稳的心态让她最终还是选择了另外一家已闯出名牌的大公司。她的同在硅谷工作的美国同学当时极力劝她选择谷歌，说如果以后这家公司不行了就再找工作好了，实在不行她那么会读书还可以回学校读个硕士，有什么好怕的？可她就是没敢冒这个险。现在谷歌的成就有目共睹，如果她当初选择留下来，公司上市以后她已变成了千万富翁。
她说实际上他们家现在的收入在工薪阶层里也算挺高的，但是她有了钱自己也不会花，搞点娱乐活动心里隐隐地就会有罪恶感，觉得只有工作才是正经事，其他的都是浪费时间。这就是小时候形成的只有学习才是正经事的观念的后遗症。她没有什么兴趣爱好，作为一个人，她觉得自己的生活太单薄了、太谨小慎微了、太没有色彩了，她绝对不要自己的孩子再像自己一样。
她说她就让孩子尽情地玩，孩子将来有兴趣有能力上名校就上，没有兴趣就不上，重要的是孩子要快乐、身心健康，对自己有自信、对生活有热情，将来他们自己想干什么就干什么去。
今年6月30号后，出人加拿大都需要刷枫叶卡。
Exit strategy: Canada to target tax and visa cheats by tracking departures
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese immigrants be warned. This summer, Canada is plugging gaps in its border management that have allowed some of you to practice passport and taxation fraud.
One of the more alarming facts highlighted by Canada’s ongoing crackdown on citizenship and so-called passports of convenience has been the failure of the government to know where its citizens and permanent residents are at any given time.
By this, I don’t mean a Big-Brotherish ability to track exact whereabouts. It’s far more fundamental than that: Canada currently has no way of knowing for sure if you are even in the country or not.
That’s because passport and residency-card data is collected when you enter Canada, but generally not when you exit.
This odd situation is well known to anyone familiar with Canada’s border practices. Inky Mark, a Chinese-born former MP who sat on parliament’s immigration committee, said the situation has long troubled him. “Canada needs to keep entry and exit data, which I suggested to Liberals at least a decade ago,” said Mark, a former member of the Reform Party and Canadian Alliance. He is now a Conservative.
“I brought this up when I was vice-chair of immigration committee to deaf ears,” Mark said last month in a Twitter exchange on the subject.
Asides from any security concerns, this rather glaring loophole has presented two major opportunities for fraud – for permanent residents who untruthfully claim to be living in Canada in order to qualify for citizenship (regarded as an unpleasant duty by some Chinese immigrants), and for citizens who falsely claim to be residing overseas in order to dodge Canadian tax obligations.
Hong Kong and Chinese immigrants are widely understood to be among the most prolific offenders in both respects – an understanding that emerges not because of racial profiling but because of the sheer number who divide their time between Canada and their former homes. In this respect, recent migration to Canada from greater China (Hong Kong in particular) has proved rather remarkable. Tens of thousands of such migrants have simply left Canada in the past couple of decades.
For instance, there are estimated to be about 295,000 Canadian passport holders currently living in Hong Kong. There are many reasons for this reverse exodus, but one is pretty clear - many dual citizens want a Canadian passport, but prefer Hong Kong’s 15 per cent income tax rate. And it’s not unreasonable to think that some would rather continue paying tax to the SAR, even if they spend more than half the year in Canada. After all, who would know?
The bad news for such fraudsters is that the loopholes that allowed this deception are being closed.
From June 30, travellers will have their passport details scanned when they leave Canada, as well as when they arrive. A deal is already in place to share this arrival/departure data with the US. This will, for the first time, allow tax authorities in both countries to accurately track hundreds of thousands of so-called “snowbirds” – Canadians who live part of the year in the warmer climes of the US.
A data-sharing deal with China is likely when Ottawa and Beijing formally sign a new tax treaty, for which negotiations were concluded in 2012 (a separate Hong Kong-Canada tax treaty that includes provisions for data sharing went into effect on January 1, although it’s not clear whether this data will be shared from June 30, or whether the SAR will wait for Beijing’s treaty to catch up).
Vancouver immigration lawyer Richard Kurland said Canadian-Chinese tax and immigration cheats should be on notice.
“This summer and into the fall, Canada for the first time officially will be formally tracking Canadian citizenship in the Canada Border Services Agency database, for entries and exits,” he said in an interview last month. “The databases will contain sufficient information for Canada and China to match who is in which country.”
Although Canada has so far only confirmed details of the data-sharing with the US, it seems it won’t be much longer that Chinese-Canadian dual citizens (including those born in Hong Kong) will be able to escape the gaze of authorities, Kurland said. “From now on, insurance passports are not secret passports. That’s a game changer.”
Exit strategy: Canada to target tax and visa cheats by tracking departures
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese immigrants be warned. This summer, Canada is plugging gaps in its border management that have allowed some of you to practice passport and taxation fraud.
One of the more alarming facts highlighted by Canada’s ongoing crackdown on citizenship and so-called passports of convenience has been the failure of the government to know where its citizens and permanent residents are at any given time.
By this, I don’t mean a Big-Brotherish ability to track exact whereabouts. It’s far more fundamental than that: Canada currently has no way of knowing for sure if you are even in the country or not.
That’s because passport and residency-card data is collected when you enter Canada, but generally not when you exit.
This odd situation is well known to anyone familiar with Canada’s border practices. Inky Mark, a Chinese-born former MP who sat on parliament’s immigration committee, said the situation has long troubled him. “Canada needs to keep entry and exit data, which I suggested to Liberals at least a decade ago,” said Mark, a former member of the Reform Party and Canadian Alliance. He is now a Conservative.
“I brought this up when I was vice-chair of immigration committee to deaf ears,” Mark said last month in a Twitter exchange on the subject.
Asides from any security concerns, this rather glaring loophole has presented two major opportunities for fraud – for permanent residents who untruthfully claim to be living in Canada in order to qualify for citizenship (regarded as an unpleasant duty by some Chinese immigrants), and for citizens who falsely claim to be residing overseas in order to dodge Canadian tax obligations.
Hong Kong and Chinese immigrants are widely understood to be among the most prolific offenders in both respects – an understanding that emerges not because of racial profiling but because of the sheer number who divide their time between Canada and their former homes. In this respect, recent migration to Canada from greater China (Hong Kong in particular) has proved rather remarkable. Tens of thousands of such migrants have simply left Canada in the past couple of decades.
For instance, there are estimated to be about 295,000 Canadian passport holders currently living in Hong Kong. There are many reasons for this reverse exodus, but one is pretty clear - many dual citizens want a Canadian passport, but prefer Hong Kong’s 15 per cent income tax rate. And it’s not unreasonable to think that some would rather continue paying tax to the SAR, even if they spend more than half the year in Canada. After all, who would know?
The bad news for such fraudsters is that the loopholes that allowed this deception are being closed.
From June 30, travellers will have their passport details scanned when they leave Canada, as well as when they arrive. A deal is already in place to share this arrival/departure data with the US. This will, for the first time, allow tax authorities in both countries to accurately track hundreds of thousands of so-called “snowbirds” – Canadians who live part of the year in the warmer climes of the US.
A data-sharing deal with China is likely when Ottawa and Beijing formally sign a new tax treaty, for which negotiations were concluded in 2012 (a separate Hong Kong-Canada tax treaty that includes provisions for data sharing went into effect on January 1, although it’s not clear whether this data will be shared from June 30, or whether the SAR will wait for Beijing’s treaty to catch up).
Vancouver immigration lawyer Richard Kurland said Canadian-Chinese tax and immigration cheats should be on notice.
“This summer and into the fall, Canada for the first time officially will be formally tracking Canadian citizenship in the Canada Border Services Agency database, for entries and exits,” he said in an interview last month. “The databases will contain sufficient information for Canada and China to match who is in which country.”
Although Canada has so far only confirmed details of the data-sharing with the US, it seems it won’t be much longer that Chinese-Canadian dual citizens (including those born in Hong Kong) will be able to escape the gaze of authorities, Kurland said. “From now on, insurance passports are not secret passports. That’s a game changer.”
看得懂就申请吧，这个已经是最基本的要求了。
Nova Scotia Announces New Immigration Stream – No Job Offer Needed
The Regional Labour Market Demand Stream was announced in early March, and began considering applications on March 6, 2014. Through this stream, Nova Scotia immigration officials are able to select individuals with skills and experience that are in-demand in the province.
Eligibility Requirements for the Regional Labour Market Demand Stream
In order to be eligible for this stream, applicants must meet the following criteria:
?Be between the ages of 21 and 55;
?Meet minimum language proficiency requirements;
?Have at least two years of continuous full-time work experience within the past five years in an eligible occupation;
?Intend to work in an eligible occupation;
?Be legally residing in current country of residence;
?Have sufficient funds for settlement in Nova Scotia;
?Have at least a high school level of education and a degree, diploma, or certificate from a post-secondary institution; ?Completed post-secondary program must be at least one year in length
?Demonstrate intent to live in Nova Scotia and ability to become economically established in the province;
?Complete an Employment Settlement Plan; and
?Attend an interview, if required.
*The NSNP has listed 43 eligible occupations. The list includes, but is not limited to, occupations in the following fields: engineering, health services (including nursing), skilled trades, and food service.
The Settlement Plan
For this stream, applicants must complete an Employment Settlement Plan, which is provided by the NSNP. The settlement plan requires applicants to answer questions on the following topics:
?Intended occupation in Nova Scotia;
?Reasons for choosing Nova Scotia; and
?Where they wish to settle and why.
By answering these questions, applicants demonstrate their desire to live in Nova Scotia as well as their readiness to quickly settle into their new homes.
The Application Process
Like other Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), obtaining a permanent resident visa through the NSNP is a two-step process.
First, applicants must apply to the NSNP for provincial approval. For the Regional Labour Market Demand Stream, the NSNP has stated that processing times may be up to one month or more depending on the volume of applications received and the time required to assess the application documents. Nomination under the NSNP is solely at the discretion of the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. Desirable applicants are then selected by the province and issued a Provincial Nomination Certificate. The overall application, including the Provincial Nomination Certificate, must then be approved by the Federal government.
In the second step of the process, the Federal government assesses an applicant’s admissibility with respect to medical and security/criminality concerns. The final authority rests with the Federal government, who is ultimately responsible for granting Canadian permanent resident status.
What This Means for Applicants
The Regional Labour Market Demand Stream is a chance for individuals to immigrate to one of Canada’s most economically and culturally dynamic provinces.permit expires.
Nova Scotia Announces New Immigration Stream – No Job Offer Needed
The Regional Labour Market Demand Stream was announced in early March, and began considering applications on March 6, 2014. Through this stream, Nova Scotia immigration officials are able to select individuals with skills and experience that are in-demand in the province.
Eligibility Requirements for the Regional Labour Market Demand Stream
In order to be eligible for this stream, applicants must meet the following criteria:
?Be between the ages of 21 and 55;
?Meet minimum language proficiency requirements;
?Have at least two years of continuous full-time work experience within the past five years in an eligible occupation;
?Intend to work in an eligible occupation;
?Be legally residing in current country of residence;
?Have sufficient funds for settlement in Nova Scotia;
?Have at least a high school level of education and a degree, diploma, or certificate from a post-secondary institution; ?Completed post-secondary program must be at least one year in length
?Demonstrate intent to live in Nova Scotia and ability to become economically established in the province;
?Complete an Employment Settlement Plan; and
?Attend an interview, if required.
*The NSNP has listed 43 eligible occupations. The list includes, but is not limited to, occupations in the following fields: engineering, health services (including nursing), skilled trades, and food service.
The Settlement Plan
For this stream, applicants must complete an Employment Settlement Plan, which is provided by the NSNP. The settlement plan requires applicants to answer questions on the following topics:
?Intended occupation in Nova Scotia;
?Reasons for choosing Nova Scotia; and
?Where they wish to settle and why.
By answering these questions, applicants demonstrate their desire to live in Nova Scotia as well as their readiness to quickly settle into their new homes.
The Application Process
Like other Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), obtaining a permanent resident visa through the NSNP is a two-step process.
First, applicants must apply to the NSNP for provincial approval. For the Regional Labour Market Demand Stream, the NSNP has stated that processing times may be up to one month or more depending on the volume of applications received and the time required to assess the application documents. Nomination under the NSNP is solely at the discretion of the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration. Desirable applicants are then selected by the province and issued a Provincial Nomination Certificate. The overall application, including the Provincial Nomination Certificate, must then be approved by the Federal government.
In the second step of the process, the Federal government assesses an applicant’s admissibility with respect to medical and security/criminality concerns. The final authority rests with the Federal government, who is ultimately responsible for granting Canadian permanent resident status.
What This Means for Applicants
The Regional Labour Market Demand Stream is a chance for individuals to immigrate to one of Canada’s most economically and culturally dynamic provinces.permit expires.
经验类移民年入7.5至10万元 远超技术移民
移民部内部分析显示，“加拿大经验”（CEC）移民的平均薪资高于技术移民与省提名计划（PNP）移民，且多能学以致用。在CEC中，国际学生转移民者，以中国、印度及韩国为主。另外，尽管技术移民仍是经济类移民大宗，比率已大不如前。
移民通讯杂志Lexbase最新一期指出，联邦移民部研究评估部门的分析资料显示，CEC移民因多能学以致用，年薪平均介于7万5000元到10万元之间，远高于同属经济类移民的技术移民（5万元）及省提名计划移民（6万5000元）。
在移民者欲从事的职业类别中，CEC移民的薪资表现也远高于其他类别，例如“技术水平 D”（Skill Level D）的管理职位，CEC移民在2010年的薪资超过20万元，但属同等职位的技术移民与PNP移民年薪仅稍高于5万元。
CEC移民的两大来源，一是以临时劳工身分抵加，2009年至今成长414%；另一是国际学生，也成长159%。临时劳工申请CEC以印度、美国、英国及菲律宾为多，而国际学生转移民则以中国、印度与韩国为主。
移民部分析也显示，2002年到到2011年间，加拿大共吸纳134万9946名经济类移民，占移民总数的54.7%。尽管技术移民仍是最多，但比率已从2002年时的53.6%，大幅降低至2011年时的35.7%。
安省仍是技术移民首选，十年间有51%技术移民选择定居当地；其次为魁省的24%；卑诗省第三，有14%。
同期间省提名计划共吸纳17万8916人，最多的是曼尼托巴省的7万人，占所有PNP的39.3%；阿尔伯塔省以16.2%排名第二；紧接着是萨斯喀彻温省（13.5%）与卑诗省（13.4%）。省提名计划移民的前三大来源国为菲律宾、中国与德国。
移民部内部分析显示，“加拿大经验”（CEC）移民的平均薪资高于技术移民与省提名计划（PNP）移民，且多能学以致用。在CEC中，国际学生转移民者，以中国、印度及韩国为主。另外，尽管技术移民仍是经济类移民大宗，比率已大不如前。
移民通讯杂志Lexbase最新一期指出，联邦移民部研究评估部门的分析资料显示，CEC移民因多能学以致用，年薪平均介于7万5000元到10万元之间，远高于同属经济类移民的技术移民（5万元）及省提名计划移民（6万5000元）。
在移民者欲从事的职业类别中，CEC移民的薪资表现也远高于其他类别，例如“技术水平 D”（Skill Level D）的管理职位，CEC移民在2010年的薪资超过20万元，但属同等职位的技术移民与PNP移民年薪仅稍高于5万元。
CEC移民的两大来源，一是以临时劳工身分抵加，2009年至今成长414%；另一是国际学生，也成长159%。临时劳工申请CEC以印度、美国、英国及菲律宾为多，而国际学生转移民则以中国、印度与韩国为主。
移民部分析也显示，2002年到到2011年间，加拿大共吸纳134万9946名经济类移民，占移民总数的54.7%。尽管技术移民仍是最多，但比率已从2002年时的53.6%，大幅降低至2011年时的35.7%。
安省仍是技术移民首选，十年间有51%技术移民选择定居当地；其次为魁省的24%；卑诗省第三，有14%。
同期间省提名计划共吸纳17万8916人，最多的是曼尼托巴省的7万人，占所有PNP的39.3%；阿尔伯塔省以16.2%排名第二；紧接着是萨斯喀彻温省（13.5%）与卑诗省（13.4%）。省提名计划移民的前三大来源国为菲律宾、中国与德国。
@qiancunhua 2513楼 2014-04-12 21:58:00
楼主QQ多少,想咨询点问题，谢谢！
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已经短信发给你了。
楼主QQ多少,想咨询点问题，谢谢！
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已经短信发给你了。
@liudaxin729 2515楼 2014-04-14 06:20:00
“在加拿大打工很普遍，你不打工反而会让人瞧不起。”
我草，能不能不这么幽默？能不能不这么搞笑啊。。。
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如果你是留学生的话，你的圈子应该都是中国留学生吧。让我猜一下，如果你是中学生还在温哥华的话，你应该读st john，对吗？
“在加拿大打工很普遍，你不打工反而会让人瞧不起。”
我草，能不能不这么幽默？能不能不这么搞笑啊。。。
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如果你是留学生的话，你的圈子应该都是中国留学生吧。让我猜一下，如果你是中学生还在温哥华的话，你应该读st john，对吗？
看得懂得话，就去申请吧。
Nova Scotia Announces New Immigration Stream
Nova Scotia’s capital, Halifax, is a city of about 400,000 residents. It is home to world class universities such as Dalhousie University, the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and Saint Mary’s University. Despite its modest size, Halifax is internationally renowned for its active music, art, and theatre scenes. A large number of Canada’s most famous actors and painters call Halifax home.
It is no surprise that the 43 eligible occupations for the RLMD stream fall largely within the scope of the province’s emerging sectors. In fact, Nova Scotia’s economy is expanding so quickly that the province has projected that it needs 75,000 new workers between the years 2011 and 2016. A full two-thirds of these new jobs will originate from the service sector.
Eligibility Requirements for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
Below are the detailed eligibility requirements for the various streams of the NSNP.
Regional Labour Market Demand Stream
This stream targets individuals whose skills and experience meet Nova Scotia labour market needs. Applicants are not required to have a job offer at the time of submitting their application. However, they must intend to pursue employment in an occupation that has been designated as ‘in demand’ by the province. The following occupations are currently designated as in-demand and thus eligible for this program:
?Managers in Health Care
?Retail and wholesale trade managers
?Restaurant and Food Service Managers
?Financial Auditors and Accountants
?Other Financial Officers
?Civil Engineers
?Mechanical Engineers
?Electrical and Electronics Engineers
?Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers)
?Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
?Database Analysts and Data Administrators
?Software Engineers and Designers
?Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
?Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
?Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
?Information systems testing technicians
?Specialist Physicians
?General Practitioners and Family Physicians
?Dentists
?Pharmacists
?Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
?Physiotherapists
?Occupational Therapists
?Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
?Medical Laboratory Technologists
?Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists and Cardiopulmonary Technologists
?Medical Radiation Technologists
?Medical Sonographers
?Licensed Practical Nurses
?Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
?Psychologists
?Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
?Retail Trade Supervisors
?Chefs
?Cooks
?Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
?Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
?Industrial Electricians
?Welders and related machine operator
?Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
?Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
?Crane Operators
?Supervisors, Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing
In addition, eligible applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
?Be between the ages of 21 and 55
?Demonstrate language proficiency of at least level 5 according to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) scale or the Niveaux de competence linquistique canadiens (NCLC) scale
?Have an intended occupation in Nova Scotia that is considered skilled (NOC levels 0, A or B), and is in demand in their intended community of residence
?Be legally residing in current country of residence
?Have completed a high school level of education and received at least a degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution
?Have at least two years of continuous, full-time work experience in last five years related to intended occupation in Nova Scotia
?Demonstrate the ability to become economically established in Nova Scotia
?Demonstrate intent to live in Nova Scotia permanently
?Complete an Employment and Settlement Plan outlining their potential contributions to Nova Scotia
?Attend an interview in Nova Scotia, if required
Skilled Worker Stream
The Skilled Worker Stream is composed of three different categories, each with their own eligibility criteria. They are as follows:
Skilled Workers
This category is for individuals with experience in an occupation classified as NOC level 0, A or B, also known as skilled occupations. Priority is given to these high skilled applicants. See below for further eligibility requirements。
Semi-Skilled Workers
This category is for workers whose occupations are classified as NOC level C, also known as semi-skilled occupations. Applications in this category will only be considered if all eligibility criteria are met and the applicant has worked for at least 6 months with a Nova Scotia employer that is supporting their application for permanent residency.
Priority is given to semi-skilled workers whose employers:
?Have made an effort to recruit Canadian citizens or permanent residents for the position; and
?Can demonstrate that they will provide support to assist newcomers with settlement needs
See below for further eligibility criteria.
Low-Skilled Workers
This category is for individuals whose occupations are classified as NOC level D, also known as unskilled occupations. Applications in this category will only be considered if all eligibility criteria are met and the applicant has worked for at least 6 months with a Nova Scotia employer that is supporting their application for permanent residency.
Priority is given to low-skilled workers whose employers:
?Have made an effort to recruit Canadian citizens or permanent residents for the position; and
?Can demonstrate that they will provide support to assist newcomers with settlement needs
Nova Scotia Announces New Immigration Stream
Nova Scotia’s capital, Halifax, is a city of about 400,000 residents. It is home to world class universities such as Dalhousie University, the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, and Saint Mary’s University. Despite its modest size, Halifax is internationally renowned for its active music, art, and theatre scenes. A large number of Canada’s most famous actors and painters call Halifax home.
It is no surprise that the 43 eligible occupations for the RLMD stream fall largely within the scope of the province’s emerging sectors. In fact, Nova Scotia’s economy is expanding so quickly that the province has projected that it needs 75,000 new workers between the years 2011 and 2016. A full two-thirds of these new jobs will originate from the service sector.
Eligibility Requirements for the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP)
Below are the detailed eligibility requirements for the various streams of the NSNP.
Regional Labour Market Demand Stream
This stream targets individuals whose skills and experience meet Nova Scotia labour market needs. Applicants are not required to have a job offer at the time of submitting their application. However, they must intend to pursue employment in an occupation that has been designated as ‘in demand’ by the province. The following occupations are currently designated as in-demand and thus eligible for this program:
?Managers in Health Care
?Retail and wholesale trade managers
?Restaurant and Food Service Managers
?Financial Auditors and Accountants
?Other Financial Officers
?Civil Engineers
?Mechanical Engineers
?Electrical and Electronics Engineers
?Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers and Designers)
?Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
?Database Analysts and Data Administrators
?Software Engineers and Designers
?Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
?Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians
?Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologists and Technicians
?Information systems testing technicians
?Specialist Physicians
?General Practitioners and Family Physicians
?Dentists
?Pharmacists
?Audiologists and Speech-Language Pathologists
?Physiotherapists
?Occupational Therapists
?Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
?Medical Laboratory Technologists
?Respiratory Therapists, Clinical Perfusionists and Cardiopulmonary Technologists
?Medical Radiation Technologists
?Medical Sonographers
?Licensed Practical Nurses
?Other technical occupations in therapy and assessment
?Psychologists
?Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
?Retail Trade Supervisors
?Chefs
?Cooks
?Contractors and supervisors, machining, metal forming, shaping and erecting trades and related occupations
?Machinists and Machining and Tooling Inspectors
?Industrial Electricians
?Welders and related machine operator
?Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
?Automotive service technicians, truck and bus mechanics and mechanical repairers
?Crane Operators
?Supervisors, Other Mechanical and Metal Products Manufacturing
In addition, eligible applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
?Be between the ages of 21 and 55
?Demonstrate language proficiency of at least level 5 according to the Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) scale or the Niveaux de competence linquistique canadiens (NCLC) scale
?Have an intended occupation in Nova Scotia that is considered skilled (NOC levels 0, A or B), and is in demand in their intended community of residence
?Be legally residing in current country of residence
?Have completed a high school level of education and received at least a degree, diploma or certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution
?Have at least two years of continuous, full-time work experience in last five years related to intended occupation in Nova Scotia
?Demonstrate the ability to become economically established in Nova Scotia
?Demonstrate intent to live in Nova Scotia permanently
?Complete an Employment and Settlement Plan outlining their potential contributions to Nova Scotia
?Attend an interview in Nova Scotia, if required
Skilled Worker Stream
The Skilled Worker Stream is composed of three different categories, each with their own eligibility criteria. They are as follows:
Skilled Workers
This category is for individuals with experience in an occupation classified as NOC level 0, A or B, also known as skilled occupations. Priority is given to these high skilled applicants. See below for further eligibility requirements。
Semi-Skilled Workers
This category is for workers whose occupations are classified as NOC level C, also known as semi-skilled occupations. Applications in this category will only be considered if all eligibility criteria are met and the applicant has worked for at least 6 months with a Nova Scotia employer that is supporting their application for permanent residency.
Priority is given to semi-skilled workers whose employers:
?Have made an effort to recruit Canadian citizens or permanent residents for the position; and
?Can demonstrate that they will provide support to assist newcomers with settlement needs
See below for further eligibility criteria.
Low-Skilled Workers
This category is for individuals whose occupations are classified as NOC level D, also known as unskilled occupations. Applications in this category will only be considered if all eligibility criteria are met and the applicant has worked for at least 6 months with a Nova Scotia employer that is supporting their application for permanent residency.
Priority is given to low-skilled workers whose employers:
?Have made an effort to recruit Canadian citizens or permanent residents for the position; and
?Can demonstrate that they will provide support to assist newcomers with settlement needs
General Criteria for this Stream
In addition to the general eligibility outlined above, all applicants, regardless of their work experience, must meet the following eligibility requirements:
?If living in Canada, provide proof of legal status
?Be between the ages of 21 and 55 at the time of application
?Receive a full time, permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
?Have at completed at least a high school level of education (12 years of study), and; ?Have the education, training, and licensing/certification needed to perform the job in Canada, if applicable
?Have at least 12 months of relevant work experience
?Meet language requirements for the program ?For NOC levels 0, A or B – CLB level 5 in English or French
?For NOC levels C or D – CLB level 4 in English or French
?Demonstrate the intent and ability to settle in the Province of Nova Scotia
Employers sponsoring applicants through this program must meet the following requirements:
Be permanently established in Nova Scotia
?Have operated in Nova Scotia, under current management, for at least two years
?Issue a full time, permanent job offer to the individual applicant. ?The job must be located in Nova Scotia
?The job must have salary and benefits that meet Provincial employment standards
?The job must be in a position for which there is a shortage of qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents
?Job offers made to NOC level C or D occupations will be considered based on local labour market requirements and conditions
?Demonstrate recruitment efforts to fill the position with a qualified Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Family Business Worker
This stream helps Nova Scotia employers hire workers that are close relatives and have specific skills that may be difficult to find amongst Canadian citizens and permanent residents. In order to be eligible, the identified worker, or their spouse, must be related to the family business owner or the spouse of the business owner in one of the following ways:
?Son or daughter
?Brother or sister
?Niece or nephew (children of brothers or sisters)
?Uncle or aunt (parent’s brothers or sisters)
?Grandchild
They may also be a step or half relative of the same degree.
In addition, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
?Have legal status in their country of residence
?Have a permanent, full time job offer from a Nova Scotia business belonging to a close family member
?Have the necessary education, training, qualifications or licensing/accreditation needed to perform the job
?Have the appropriate work experience needed for the position
?Demonstrate the intent and ability to settle in the Province of Nova Scotia
In addition, the family business owner, or their spouse, must meet the following criteria:
?Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
?Lived in Nova Scotia for at least two years
?Own at least 33.3% of the business issuing a job offer. ?Business should be under current management for at least two years
?Have a financially viable business that can provide the salary and other parameters outlined in the job offer
?Not received social assistance or employment assistance within the last two years
?Issue a full-time, permanent job offer to the close family member that meets the following requirements:
?Has a salary, benefit, and working condition standards that meet provincial employment standards ?Does not contravene bargaining agreements or settle any labour disputes
?For occupations requiring certification, applicant should contact a provincial certification organization and verify they meet requirements
?The family business owner or their spouse/common-law or conjugal partner may support an application under this category no more than once every two years. They may have to provide documentation to show that previously supported family members have settled into Nova Scotia, found employment, and not needed social assistance.
In addition to the general eligibility outlined above, all applicants, regardless of their work experience, must meet the following eligibility requirements:
?If living in Canada, provide proof of legal status
?Be between the ages of 21 and 55 at the time of application
?Receive a full time, permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer.
?Have at completed at least a high school level of education (12 years of study), and; ?Have the education, training, and licensing/certification needed to perform the job in Canada, if applicable
?Have at least 12 months of relevant work experience
?Meet language requirements for the program ?For NOC levels 0, A or B – CLB level 5 in English or French
?For NOC levels C or D – CLB level 4 in English or French
?Demonstrate the intent and ability to settle in the Province of Nova Scotia
Employers sponsoring applicants through this program must meet the following requirements:
Be permanently established in Nova Scotia
?Have operated in Nova Scotia, under current management, for at least two years
?Issue a full time, permanent job offer to the individual applicant. ?The job must be located in Nova Scotia
?The job must have salary and benefits that meet Provincial employment standards
?The job must be in a position for which there is a shortage of qualified Canadian citizens or permanent residents
?Job offers made to NOC level C or D occupations will be considered based on local labour market requirements and conditions
?Demonstrate recruitment efforts to fill the position with a qualified Canadian citizen or permanent resident
Family Business Worker
This stream helps Nova Scotia employers hire workers that are close relatives and have specific skills that may be difficult to find amongst Canadian citizens and permanent residents. In order to be eligible, the identified worker, or their spouse, must be related to the family business owner or the spouse of the business owner in one of the following ways:
?Son or daughter
?Brother or sister
?Niece or nephew (children of brothers or sisters)
?Uncle or aunt (parent’s brothers or sisters)
?Grandchild
They may also be a step or half relative of the same degree.
In addition, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:
?Have legal status in their country of residence
?Have a permanent, full time job offer from a Nova Scotia business belonging to a close family member
?Have the necessary education, training, qualifications or licensing/accreditation needed to perform the job
?Have the appropriate work experience needed for the position
?Demonstrate the intent and ability to settle in the Province of Nova Scotia
In addition, the family business owner, or their spouse, must meet the following criteria:
?Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident
?Lived in Nova Scotia for at least two years
?Own at least 33.3% of the business issuing a job offer. ?Business should be under current management for at least two years
?Have a financially viable business that can provide the salary and other parameters outlined in the job offer
?Not received social assistance or employment assistance within the last two years
?Issue a full-time, permanent job offer to the close family member that meets the following requirements:
?Has a salary, benefit, and working condition standards that meet provincial employment standards ?Does not contravene bargaining agreements or settle any labour disputes
?For occupations requiring certification, applicant should contact a provincial certification organization and verify they meet requirements
?The family business owner or their spouse/common-law or conjugal partner may support an application under this category no more than once every two years. They may have to provide documentation to show that previously supported family members have settled into Nova Scotia, found employment, and not needed social assistance.
留学生6月新政细节 学校大名单正式公布
移民局CIC官网于6月1号凌晨公布了Designated learning institutions list （移民局认可学校）的正式大名单，6月1号后，如若递交不在列表上学校的录取通知书，将不获签证，如果学生在6月1日前已获得学签，但该校为非认证学校，移民局仍然认可学生在该校的学习经歷，直到2017年6月1日（新政对已入读非认证学校学生延缓三年执行）。
移民部官网会公布承认的学校名字，这意味大部分私立托福、雅思语言学校和不获移民局承认的私立学校将不能再替学生续签！
当然也有利好消息，联邦移民部今年初出台的海外留学生新政策，6月1日起正式实施，当中有收紧与放宽的一面，其中是允许在校就读的留学生可以在课余时间到校外打工，每周工作时间最多可有20个小时，暑假假期可以全职。
新政策除明确规定学生只有在被政府认可的学校就读外，获签后必须注册入读并在加拿大完成学业，否则可能被驱逐出境。如果停止上学，学校会报告给移民部;另外，学生从学校毕业证明信开出90天后，学生签证将会失效。过去有人根本不是读书，在签证快到期前，到某间学校报个名交个学费，拿到取录通知书就去续签证，现在就只能等著被遣返。
学生更换学校，必须在认证学校范围内更换，并要及时通知移民部，换言之移民部会有每位留学生的纪录。
申请程序简化，申请学生签证可持访问签证（Vistor VISA）在加拿大境内递交申请，不须再离境。
特别注意：
只有前面有DLI编号的学校是被认可的学校（也就是每个学校签名那串Oxxxxxxxxxxxx的编号），在申请学生签证时，需要在新的学生签证申请表上填入所在学校的DLI编号，才可以递交延签申请。
没有编号的学校为不被认可的学校，6月1号后将不能用于申请学生签证，如果学生在6月1日前已获得学签，但该校为非认证学校，移民局仍然认可学生在该校的学习经歷，直到2017年6月1日（新政对已入读非认证学校学生延缓三年执行）。
list of designated learning institution:
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/english/study/study-institutions-list.asp
移民局CIC官网于6月1号凌晨公布了Designated learning institutions list （移民局认可学校）的正式大名单，6月1号后，如若递交不在列表上学校的录取通知书，将不获签证，如果学生在6月1日前已获得学签，但该校为非认证学校，移民局仍然认可学生在该校的学习经歷，直到2017年6月1日（新政对已入读非认证学校学生延缓三年执行）。
移民部官网会公布承认的学校名字，这意味大部分私立托福、雅思语言学校和不获移民局承认的私立学校将不能再替学生续签！
当然也有利好消息，联邦移民部今年初出台的海外留学生新政策，6月1日起正式实施，当中有收紧与放宽的一面，其中是允许在校就读的留学生可以在课余时间到校外打工，每周工作时间最多可有20个小时，暑假假期可以全职。
新政策除明确规定学生只有在被政府认可的学校就读外，获签后必须注册入读并在加拿大完成学业，否则可能被驱逐出境。如果停止上学，学校会报告给移民部;另外，学生从学校毕业证明信开出90天后，学生签证将会失效。过去有人根本不是读书，在签证快到期前，到某间学校报个名交个学费，拿到取录通知书就去续签证，现在就只能等著被遣返。
学生更换学校，必须在认证学校范围内更换，并要及时通知移民部，换言之移民部会有每位留学生的纪录。
申请程序简化，申请学生签证可持访问签证（Vistor VISA）在加拿大境内递交申请，不须再离境。
特别注意：
只有前面有DLI编号的学校是被认可的学校（也就是每个学校签名那串Oxxxxxxxxxxxx的编号），在申请学生签证时，需要在新的学生签证申请表上填入所在学校的DLI编号，才可以递交延签申请。
没有编号的学校为不被认可的学校，6月1号后将不能用于申请学生签证，如果学生在6月1日前已获得学签，但该校为非认证学校，移民局仍然认可学生在该校的学习经歷，直到2017年6月1日（新政对已入读非认证学校学生延缓三年执行）。
list of designated learning institution:
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/english/study/study-institutions-list.asp
据加拿大《世界日报》报道，加拿大移民部上月推出联邦技术移民新规，将符合送件的职业类别扩至50种，配额也增至25000件，但每一职类上限1000件。新方案推出以来颇受海外专才欢迎，一些热门职业可能很快额满，不少申请人选择两种以上职业类别重复送件，以增加通过机率，就算损失申请费也在所不惜。
尽管移民部尚未公布最新申请数，根据以往经验，某些热门职业可能在数周内额满。
加拿大政府允许申请人同时提出多个移民申请，但每个申请案都需缴纳一份申请费。由于联邦技术移民要求申请人过去十年在符合申请的职业类别有一年以上全职工作经验即可申请，许多人可能因为转换职业或升迁，在多个符合资格的职业类别工作超过一年。
例如一名在“财务审计及会计”（financial auditors and accountants）领域工作多年的申请人，被擢升为“财务经理”（financial managers）或财务公司的“资深经理”（senior managers），或是申请人的工作职掌与两种不同的“国家职业分类”（NOC）职业重迭，譬如“计算机程序设计师”（computer programmer）有时也扮演“软件开发者”（software developer）角色。
另一种情况是夫妻两人分属不同专业，且均符合技术移民送件标准，亦可各自以主申请人身分送件，增加受理机率。
尽管移民部尚未公布最新申请数，根据以往经验，某些热门职业可能在数周内额满。
加拿大政府允许申请人同时提出多个移民申请，但每个申请案都需缴纳一份申请费。由于联邦技术移民要求申请人过去十年在符合申请的职业类别有一年以上全职工作经验即可申请，许多人可能因为转换职业或升迁，在多个符合资格的职业类别工作超过一年。
例如一名在“财务审计及会计”（financial auditors and accountants）领域工作多年的申请人，被擢升为“财务经理”（financial managers）或财务公司的“资深经理”（senior managers），或是申请人的工作职掌与两种不同的“国家职业分类”（NOC）职业重迭，譬如“计算机程序设计师”（computer programmer）有时也扮演“软件开发者”（software developer）角色。
另一种情况是夫妻两人分属不同专业，且均符合技术移民送件标准，亦可各自以主申请人身分送件，增加受理机率。
加拿大高中课程特点
众所周知，加拿大大学以公立为主，想从国内高中毕业直接申请加拿大本科难度极大，因此更多的家长会选择送孩子到加拿大读到高中12年级，然后以当地毕业生的身份申请加拿大大学，因此为大家提前介绍加拿大12年级需要修读的课程，以便各位同学在入学前做到心中有数，为之后申请理想的大学和专业打下良好的基础。
在加拿大读高中，12年级英文课是必修的，全加拿大的大学都要求申请者通过这门课并获得学分，部分学校部分专业甚至要求这门课不低于75分。可见加拿大对语文的重视。加拿大高中12年级英文课程的课程代号ENG4U。这门课相当于国内的高三语文，主要培养阅读与写作能力，对语法等则完全没有涉及。高中12年级英文课学习内容是一些长篇小说和莎士比亚的名著
（比如：哈姆雷特）
。由于这门课是语文课，所以对于国际学生来说难度是比较高的。
除了英文课之外，加拿大高中12年级还有其他一些课程，具体如下：
Advanced Functions课程代号MHF4U。这门课是12年级常见的3门数学课之一，主要学习1次，2次，3角函数的表达式，图像等等。这门课对于中国学生来说是比较简单的，属于高一的水平。但也不能掉以轻心，遇上要求严格的老师，获得高分还是不简单的。这门课也是多数专业的必修课。
12年级数学课Calculus& Vectors：课程代号MCV4U。这门课也是12年级常见的3门数学课之一，主要学习微分学（导数）和向量。对于中国学生来说，大家普遍觉得这门课比Advanced
Functions还要简单。推荐将来希望学习工科的同学选学这门课。同时，这门课也是多数工程系要求的必修课。
Data Management：课程代号MCV4U。这门课对于中国学生来说应该是最难的一门了，但总体来说，难度属于中等。课程学习内容主要为概率论以及数据管理，还要学习Excel。加拿大高中对于概率论的研究比较深入，很多只是在国内都没有学到过，而且，文字题在考试中所占的比例还是比较高的。这门课在某些学校的工程系是推荐选修的课。
12年级物理Grade12 Physics：课程代号SPH4U。这门课是多数中国理科生会选的课之一，难度属于中等偏下。学习内容主要为运动学，力学，电场，磁场，光学，相对论初步知识等。没有电路。12年级物理这门课是多数学校工程系的必修课，要申请该专业，必须获得这门课的学分。
12年级化学Grade12 Chemistey:课程代号SCH4U。这门课的难度属于中等偏上。学习内容主要为分子间作用力，元素周期律，化学反应速率，原子结构，分子结构等等。范围比国内的化学要广，考试文字题较多，对英语要求较高。部分学校的工程系要求选修这门课。
12年级生物Grade12 Biology:课程代号SBI4U。这门课的难度对于中国学生来说属于高。学习内容主要为动植物结构，生物进化论，遗传与变异等等。考试中文字题占大部分，对英语的要求相当高。这门课在某些学校的工程系是推荐的选修课，生命科学系必修课。
12年级地理Grade12 Geography:课程代号CGU4U。很多国内的同学不理解为什么地理是文科而不是理科课程。但是选修这门课以后就会发现，地理真的是文科。这门课的学习内容是人文地理，研究城市化，人口等等，对气候，地形等方面的知识基本没有涉及。难度属于中等，对英语水平要求较高。“推荐记忆力较好，英语水平较高，对人文地理兴趣较大的同学选修
众所周知，加拿大大学以公立为主，想从国内高中毕业直接申请加拿大本科难度极大，因此更多的家长会选择送孩子到加拿大读到高中12年级，然后以当地毕业生的身份申请加拿大大学，因此为大家提前介绍加拿大12年级需要修读的课程，以便各位同学在入学前做到心中有数，为之后申请理想的大学和专业打下良好的基础。
在加拿大读高中，12年级英文课是必修的，全加拿大的大学都要求申请者通过这门课并获得学分，部分学校部分专业甚至要求这门课不低于75分。可见加拿大对语文的重视。加拿大高中12年级英文课程的课程代号ENG4U。这门课相当于国内的高三语文，主要培养阅读与写作能力，对语法等则完全没有涉及。高中12年级英文课学习内容是一些长篇小说和莎士比亚的名著
（比如：哈姆雷特）
。由于这门课是语文课，所以对于国际学生来说难度是比较高的。
除了英文课之外，加拿大高中12年级还有其他一些课程，具体如下：
Advanced Functions课程代号MHF4U。这门课是12年级常见的3门数学课之一，主要学习1次，2次，3角函数的表达式，图像等等。这门课对于中国学生来说是比较简单的，属于高一的水平。但也不能掉以轻心，遇上要求严格的老师，获得高分还是不简单的。这门课也是多数专业的必修课。
12年级数学课Calculus& Vectors：课程代号MCV4U。这门课也是12年级常见的3门数学课之一，主要学习微分学（导数）和向量。对于中国学生来说，大家普遍觉得这门课比Advanced
Functions还要简单。推荐将来希望学习工科的同学选学这门课。同时，这门课也是多数工程系要求的必修课。
Data Management：课程代号MCV4U。这门课对于中国学生来说应该是最难的一门了，但总体来说，难度属于中等。课程学习内容主要为概率论以及数据管理，还要学习Excel。加拿大高中对于概率论的研究比较深入，很多只是在国内都没有学到过，而且，文字题在考试中所占的比例还是比较高的。这门课在某些学校的工程系是推荐选修的课。
12年级物理Grade12 Physics：课程代号SPH4U。这门课是多数中国理科生会选的课之一，难度属于中等偏下。学习内容主要为运动学，力学，电场，磁场，光学，相对论初步知识等。没有电路。12年级物理这门课是多数学校工程系的必修课，要申请该专业，必须获得这门课的学分。
12年级化学Grade12 Chemistey:课程代号SCH4U。这门课的难度属于中等偏上。学习内容主要为分子间作用力，元素周期律，化学反应速率，原子结构，分子结构等等。范围比国内的化学要广，考试文字题较多，对英语要求较高。部分学校的工程系要求选修这门课。
12年级生物Grade12 Biology:课程代号SBI4U。这门课的难度对于中国学生来说属于高。学习内容主要为动植物结构，生物进化论，遗传与变异等等。考试中文字题占大部分，对英语的要求相当高。这门课在某些学校的工程系是推荐的选修课，生命科学系必修课。
12年级地理Grade12 Geography:课程代号CGU4U。很多国内的同学不理解为什么地理是文科而不是理科课程。但是选修这门课以后就会发现，地理真的是文科。这门课的学习内容是人文地理，研究城市化，人口等等，对气候，地形等方面的知识基本没有涉及。难度属于中等，对英语水平要求较高。“推荐记忆力较好，英语水平较高，对人文地理兴趣较大的同学选修
@chrisliuking 2522楼 2014-06-11 07:03:00
楼主您好！我今年34岁，已经成家，孩子两岁了，现在申请了亚岗昆的研究生文凭，雅思准备中，不过也就5.5吧。中介说过去后可以改成本科，这样工作签证时间长，申请移民把握更大，是么？另外新西兰也是备选，您个人觉得哪里比较好移？
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是可以的，最好是同校转，这样就没有学费的损失。不一定是本科，转大专也可以的。新西兰就不推荐了。
楼主您好！我今年34岁，已经成家，孩子两岁了，现在申请了亚岗昆的研究生文凭，雅思准备中，不过也就5.5吧。中介说过去后可以改成本科，这样工作签证时间长，申请移民把握更大，是么？另外新西兰也是备选，您个人觉得哪里比较好移？
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是可以的，最好是同校转，这样就没有学费的损失。不一定是本科，转大专也可以的。新西兰就不推荐了。
@苍苍苍茫茫的大地 2530楼 2014-06-13 10:56:00
现小孩是高一学生，为将来去加拿大移民，因楼主提到加拿大理工专业好就业，所以现在小孩高中选理科，准备在中国读个理工科大学，大学毕业后选去加拿大读理工科硕士。--------这样的话，去到加拿大读研究生，是不是很自然的进到理工专业的硕士？
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加拿大大学的真正给master的理工专业，并不好申请，除非你小孩读的是中国的名牌大学而且成绩也很好。
现小孩是高一学生，为将来去加拿大移民，因楼主提到加拿大理工专业好就业，所以现在小孩高中选理科，准备在中国读个理工科大学，大学毕业后选去加拿大读理工科硕士。--------这样的话，去到加拿大读研究生，是不是很自然的进到理工专业的硕士？
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加拿大大学的真正给master的理工专业，并不好申请，除非你小孩读的是中国的名牌大学而且成绩也很好。
@xfd9558 2536楼 2014-06-15 14:27:00
高二7月结束后希望去加拿大学护士有什么学校啊？有什么要求吗？谢谢
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这是我们整理出来的，能接受国际留学生读护士课程的学校。
Nursing diploma
Practical Nursing
Please note that these programs are all “limited enrollment” (very popular programs, few international spaces), which means that meeting the minimum requirements for admission might not guarantee that the student gets accepted. It is also important to apply early as these programs fill up quickly.
Sheridan College
Practical Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/academics/programs-and-courses/practical-nursing.aspx
ILSC level requirement:
? I4 completion
Intake:
? Sept, Jan, May
Duration:
? 2 years (or students can choose 16 months continuous – not recommended for international students though)
Application deadline:
? for Sept start dates, deadline is February 1. For other start dates, no specific deadline but it’s best to apply far in advance.
Conditional admission?:
? yes, the college will offer conditional acceptance. Students do not have to complete Pathway before they apply. However, the HOAE test must be completed to get the CLOA (or the student has applied to the General Arts and Science 8 month certificate).
Admission Requirements:
? Equivalent of: Math 12 (minimum 70% average), Biology 11, Chemistry 12
? Test: Health Occupation Aptitude Examination (HOAE) – is a required standardized pre-admission test for all applicants
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/admissions/assessment-centre/hoae.aspx
o If the student is not able to take the test at Sheridan, the student must arrange for a proctor (exam supervisor) at their location. The alternative is to take the 1 year certificate “General Arts and Science – Health Profile”
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/academics/programs-and-courses/general-arts-and-science-health-profile.aspx and then start Practical Nursing afterwards
o Sample questions are here:
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/site_resource_files/11HOAEsq.pdf
o Explanation of the grading of the test: https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/psb-theme/images/site/HealthOccupationsResults.pdf
Algonquin College
Practical Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/pembroke/program/practical-nursing/
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? Sept, Jan (limited spaces)
Duration:
? 2 years
Application deadline:
? “Applications for Fall Term and Winter (January) Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.” - See more at:
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/healthandcommunity/program/practical-nursing/#admission
Conditional admission?:
? No, must have English requirement completed when they apply
Admission Requirements:
? Mathematics, Grade 12 with a grade of 60% or higher.
? Biology, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 65% or higher.
? Chemistry, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 65% or higher.
? Must have UPath completed BEFORE the student applies to the program
? Admissions test (health knowledge test) also required
Humber College
Practical Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/program/practical-nursing
ILSC level requirement:
o A2 completion
Intake:
o September
Duration:
o 2 years
Application deadline:
o February 1
Conditional admission?:
o No. Students must complete UPath and THEN apply. (For this reason, Humber chose to not have this program listed on their page in the UPath brochure)
Admission Requirements:
? Students must complete UPath before they apply
? Mandatory admission testing for senior-level biology, chemistry, writing, and math (fee of $35). Test results will determine your eligibility. Having the academic courses listed below will help prepare you for the tests. You may also prepare for the tests by reviewing The Complete Preparation Guide – Health Occupation Entrance Exams, published by Learning Express (ISBN 1-57685-7166). Students may also wish to view a practice math test. Applicants who have applied before February 1 will be equally considered. Applicants who apply after February 1, and/or who delay testing, will only be considered if space is available.
? The following courses will assist applicants with the admissions test:
o Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology or equivalent
o Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry or equivalent
o Grade 12 Mathematics or equivalent
TRU
Practical Nursing Program
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/williamslake/programs/nursingprograms/practicalnursing.html
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? September, January
Duration:
? 2 years
Application deadline:
? October 31, 2013 (For January 2014 intake)
? June 30, 2014 (For September 2014 intake)
Conditional admission?:
? Yes, however, this route is not guaranteed. TRU uses a selective admission process to determine admission. Applicants are ranked according to (1) admission grades and (2) completion of prerequisites and requirements (which would include completion of the English requirement)
Admission Requirements:
? Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
? Grade 11 Math with a grade of C or higher
? * a course in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses (this is a TRU course, NOT a test) with a minimum grade of C+ or equivalent. This pre-requisite can be fulfilled by doing:
o PNUR 1300, Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing OR HLTH 1121, Foundation Human Anatomy-Physiology for Heath Promotion, OR
o BIOL 1590 and BIOL 1690, Human Anatomy and Physiology OR BIOL 1593 and BIOL 1693
? 2 reference letters
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/williamslake/programs/nursingprograms/bsn.html
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? September
Duration:
? 4 years
Application deadline:
? APRIL 30
Conditional admission?:
? Yes, however, this route is not guaranteed. TRU uses a selective admission process to determine admission. Applicants are ranked according to (1) admission grades and (2) completion of prerequisites and requirements (which would include completion of the English requirement)
Admission Requirements:
? Note: first 2 years of the degree are at the Williams Lake campus, and year 3 and year 4 are done at the Kamloops campus
? Math 12 (Foundations preferred) or Pre-calculus 12 or TRU Math 0600 & Math 0610 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade
? Biology 12 or TRU Biology 0600 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade
? Chemistry 11 or TRU Chemistry 0500 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade
? One additional Science grade 11 or BC Science grade 12 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade
? Letter of Introduction
高二7月结束后希望去加拿大学护士有什么学校啊？有什么要求吗？谢谢
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这是我们整理出来的，能接受国际留学生读护士课程的学校。
Nursing diploma
Practical Nursing
Please note that these programs are all “limited enrollment” (very popular programs, few international spaces), which means that meeting the minimum requirements for admission might not guarantee that the student gets accepted. It is also important to apply early as these programs fill up quickly.
Sheridan College
Practical Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/academics/programs-and-courses/practical-nursing.aspx
ILSC level requirement:
? I4 completion
Intake:
? Sept, Jan, May
Duration:
? 2 years (or students can choose 16 months continuous – not recommended for international students though)
Application deadline:
? for Sept start dates, deadline is February 1. For other start dates, no specific deadline but it’s best to apply far in advance.
Conditional admission?:
? yes, the college will offer conditional acceptance. Students do not have to complete Pathway before they apply. However, the HOAE test must be completed to get the CLOA (or the student has applied to the General Arts and Science 8 month certificate).
Admission Requirements:
? Equivalent of: Math 12 (minimum 70% average), Biology 11, Chemistry 12
? Test: Health Occupation Aptitude Examination (HOAE) – is a required standardized pre-admission test for all applicants
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/admissions/assessment-centre/hoae.aspx
o If the student is not able to take the test at Sheridan, the student must arrange for a proctor (exam supervisor) at their location. The alternative is to take the 1 year certificate “General Arts and Science – Health Profile”
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/academics/programs-and-courses/general-arts-and-science-health-profile.aspx and then start Practical Nursing afterwards
o Sample questions are here:
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/site_resource_files/11HOAEsq.pdf
o Explanation of the grading of the test: https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/psb-theme/images/site/HealthOccupationsResults.pdf
Algonquin College
Practical Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/pembroke/program/practical-nursing/
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? Sept, Jan (limited spaces)
Duration:
? 2 years
Application deadline:
? “Applications for Fall Term and Winter (January) Term admission received by February 1 will be given equal consideration. Applications received after February 1 will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as places are available.” - See more at:
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/healthandcommunity/program/practical-nursing/#admission
Conditional admission?:
? No, must have English requirement completed when they apply
Admission Requirements:
? Mathematics, Grade 12 with a grade of 60% or higher.
? Biology, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 65% or higher.
? Chemistry, Grade 11 or 12 with a grade of 65% or higher.
? Must have UPath completed BEFORE the student applies to the program
? Admissions test (health knowledge test) also required
Humber College
Practical Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/program/practical-nursing
ILSC level requirement:
o A2 completion
Intake:
o September
Duration:
o 2 years
Application deadline:
o February 1
Conditional admission?:
o No. Students must complete UPath and THEN apply. (For this reason, Humber chose to not have this program listed on their page in the UPath brochure)
Admission Requirements:
? Students must complete UPath before they apply
? Mandatory admission testing for senior-level biology, chemistry, writing, and math (fee of $35). Test results will determine your eligibility. Having the academic courses listed below will help prepare you for the tests. You may also prepare for the tests by reviewing The Complete Preparation Guide – Health Occupation Entrance Exams, published by Learning Express (ISBN 1-57685-7166). Students may also wish to view a practice math test. Applicants who have applied before February 1 will be equally considered. Applicants who apply after February 1, and/or who delay testing, will only be considered if space is available.
? The following courses will assist applicants with the admissions test:
o Grade 11 or Grade 12 Biology or equivalent
o Grade 11 or Grade 12 Chemistry or equivalent
o Grade 12 Mathematics or equivalent
TRU
Practical Nursing Program
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/williamslake/programs/nursingprograms/practicalnursing.html
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? September, January
Duration:
? 2 years
Application deadline:
? October 31, 2013 (For January 2014 intake)
? June 30, 2014 (For September 2014 intake)
Conditional admission?:
? Yes, however, this route is not guaranteed. TRU uses a selective admission process to determine admission. Applicants are ranked according to (1) admission grades and (2) completion of prerequisites and requirements (which would include completion of the English requirement)
Admission Requirements:
? Grade 12 graduation or equivalent
? Grade 11 Math with a grade of C or higher
? * a course in Human Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nurses (this is a TRU course, NOT a test) with a minimum grade of C+ or equivalent. This pre-requisite can be fulfilled by doing:
o PNUR 1300, Anatomy and Physiology for Practical Nursing OR HLTH 1121, Foundation Human Anatomy-Physiology for Heath Promotion, OR
o BIOL 1590 and BIOL 1690, Human Anatomy and Physiology OR BIOL 1593 and BIOL 1693
? 2 reference letters
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/williamslake/programs/nursingprograms/bsn.html
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? September
Duration:
? 4 years
Application deadline:
? APRIL 30
Conditional admission?:
? Yes, however, this route is not guaranteed. TRU uses a selective admission process to determine admission. Applicants are ranked according to (1) admission grades and (2) completion of prerequisites and requirements (which would include completion of the English requirement)
Admission Requirements:
? Note: first 2 years of the degree are at the Williams Lake campus, and year 3 and year 4 are done at the Kamloops campus
? Math 12 (Foundations preferred) or Pre-calculus 12 or TRU Math 0600 & Math 0610 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade
? Biology 12 or TRU Biology 0600 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade
? Chemistry 11 or TRU Chemistry 0500 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade
? One additional Science grade 11 or BC Science grade 12 or equivalent; (C+) minimum grade
? Letter of Introduction
续
St. Lawrence College
Practical Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/index.aspx?iPageID=139&iMenuID=6&progId=452
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? Sept, Jan (Cornwall campus only)
Duration:
? 2 years
Application deadline:
? Must apply far in advance for each start date (for Sept 2013 start date, need to have applied by Feb 1)(for Jan 2014 start date (Cornwall campus), need to apply by Oct 1)
Conditional admission?:
? yes, but this way is not guaranteed. Applications are ranked based on suitability and whether they have completed all the admission requirements.
Admission Requirements:
? Grade 12 Math
? Grade 12 Chemistry
? Grade 11 or 12 Biology
? No Health admissions test
Tips for applying:
? Really important to apply before the application deadlines, since each application is prioritized based on application date…late applications have a greatly reduced chance of acceptance
? If, for example, the student wants to apply for the Jan 2014 start date, she can apply now BUT will only receive a “Letter of Intent”, not a “Conditional Letter of Acceptance”
? “Conditional Letter of Acceptance” would start being issued once the deadline has passed
? Applications and acceptance decisions are ranked based on when the student applied, GPA, and if the student has already met the conditions for acceptance by the application deadline (so it’s trickier to get that CLOA if a particular start date got a ton of applications and many students already had the required Pathway completion or test score by the application deadline)
? Cornwall campus is less popular, so they have a bit more space at that campus. Kingston campus is the more popular campus so it can be quite difficult to get acceptance
? Applying for the Sept 2014 start date: after Oct 1 2013, this start date starts getting Letter of Intent sent out
Alternatives - degrees
Brock University
Bachelor of Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/applied-health-sciences/academic-departments/nursing/academic-programs/bachelor-science-nursing-collaborative
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? September
Duration:
? 4 years
Application deadline:
? No official deadline, should apply as soon as possible
Admission Requirements:
? Note: must be in Canada to apply
? Biology 12 (min.75%), Chemistry 12 (min.75%).
? Strongly recommended subject: Math 12
? Expected required GPA for admission: Mid to Upper 80's (minimum)
Laurentian University
Bachelor of Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/content/program/nursing/overview
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? September
Duration:
? 4 years
Conditional admission?:
? No
Admission Requirements:
? Note: student must have completed UPath when they apply, due to very limited enrollment
? It is not impossible, but difficult, to get accepted – admission is on a case-by-case basis
? minimum 70% in high school Math (Math 12)
St. Lawrence College
Practical Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/index.aspx?iPageID=139&iMenuID=6&progId=452
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? Sept, Jan (Cornwall campus only)
Duration:
? 2 years
Application deadline:
? Must apply far in advance for each start date (for Sept 2013 start date, need to have applied by Feb 1)(for Jan 2014 start date (Cornwall campus), need to apply by Oct 1)
Conditional admission?:
? yes, but this way is not guaranteed. Applications are ranked based on suitability and whether they have completed all the admission requirements.
Admission Requirements:
? Grade 12 Math
? Grade 12 Chemistry
? Grade 11 or 12 Biology
? No Health admissions test
Tips for applying:
? Really important to apply before the application deadlines, since each application is prioritized based on application date…late applications have a greatly reduced chance of acceptance
? If, for example, the student wants to apply for the Jan 2014 start date, she can apply now BUT will only receive a “Letter of Intent”, not a “Conditional Letter of Acceptance”
? “Conditional Letter of Acceptance” would start being issued once the deadline has passed
? Applications and acceptance decisions are ranked based on when the student applied, GPA, and if the student has already met the conditions for acceptance by the application deadline (so it’s trickier to get that CLOA if a particular start date got a ton of applications and many students already had the required Pathway completion or test score by the application deadline)
? Cornwall campus is less popular, so they have a bit more space at that campus. Kingston campus is the more popular campus so it can be quite difficult to get acceptance
? Applying for the Sept 2014 start date: after Oct 1 2013, this start date starts getting Letter of Intent sent out
Alternatives - degrees
Brock University
Bachelor of Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/applied-health-sciences/academic-departments/nursing/academic-programs/bachelor-science-nursing-collaborative
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? September
Duration:
? 4 years
Application deadline:
? No official deadline, should apply as soon as possible
Admission Requirements:
? Note: must be in Canada to apply
? Biology 12 (min.75%), Chemistry 12 (min.75%).
? Strongly recommended subject: Math 12
? Expected required GPA for admission: Mid to Upper 80's (minimum)
Laurentian University
Bachelor of Nursing
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/content/program/nursing/overview
ILSC level requirement:
? A2 completion
Intake:
? September
Duration:
? 4 years
Conditional admission?:
? No
Admission Requirements:
? Note: student must have completed UPath when they apply, due to very limited enrollment
? It is not impossible, but difficult, to get accepted – admission is on a case-by-case basis
? minimum 70% in high school Math (Math 12)
@苍苍苍茫茫的大地 2537楼 2014-06-15 19:00:00
楼主好，大学毕业去加拿大读研和读硕士，是不是一回事？
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有一些是所谓的研文文凭，没有学位的，也号称研究生课程。通常理工科的master学位的申请，我们是没有办法的，可能我们的水平太“差”了，比不上国内的中介，如果看这个帖子的中介，请介绍一下经验，呵呵，让我们也学习一下，如何找到刚好合适的导师，如何跟导师沟通科研上的问题，呵呵。
楼主好，大学毕业去加拿大读研和读硕士，是不是一回事？
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有一些是所谓的研文文凭，没有学位的，也号称研究生课程。通常理工科的master学位的申请，我们是没有办法的，可能我们的水平太“差”了，比不上国内的中介，如果看这个帖子的中介，请介绍一下经验，呵呵，让我们也学习一下，如何找到刚好合适的导师，如何跟导师沟通科研上的问题，呵呵。
@cxwz95 2538楼 2014-06-15 21:52:00
楼主 您好 ！ 看了你的帖子感觉你非常专业，我也学到了很多东西。我想问你一个问题，我是国内哈工大的机械专业大三的学生即将大四，我的三年平均成绩在74左右。我想申加拿大的研究生。之前也咨询了很多老师，但是他们都不建议我出去，说我的gpa太低申不到和工大对等的学校，出去不值。我想问你一下，我到底该给自己一个什么定位？我申的话想申好点的大学，我的选择有哪些 希望大不大。ps：我的雅思和GRE正在准备中，语言成绩......
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试多些大学。可能一些没有很出名的大学会有机会，比如manitoba大学等，你自己上去它的网站看看，可能有些不需要GRE。
楼主 您好 ！ 看了你的帖子感觉你非常专业，我也学到了很多东西。我想问你一个问题，我是国内哈工大的机械专业大三的学生即将大四，我的三年平均成绩在74左右。我想申加拿大的研究生。之前也咨询了很多老师，但是他们都不建议我出去，说我的gpa太低申不到和工大对等的学校，出去不值。我想问你一下，我到底该给自己一个什么定位？我申的话想申好点的大学，我的选择有哪些 希望大不大。ps：我的雅思和GRE正在准备中，语言成绩......
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试多些大学。可能一些没有很出名的大学会有机会，比如manitoba大学等，你自己上去它的网站看看，可能有些不需要GRE。
@NIc_oLA 2549楼 2014-06-28 13:45:00
楼主你好
我现在已经本科大三，因为专业非常的不喜欢，而且GPA也很低，所以想要申请加拿大的专科，重新选择专业，但是据说这样会被认为有移民倾向被拒签的可能性会很高,该怎么办？
先说一下基本情况，在加拿大有亲戚，然后现在本科的专业是商科类的，但是对这个专业真的非常不感冒，而且太多数学类的课程，所以学得相当痛苦，现在打算出国，想选择一直以来都喜欢的室内设计，现在首选的学校是温哥华的BCIT，但是如......
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是的，风险和方法我以上的帖子也已经谈到过了。其中一个是先申请一个所谓的pre-MBA，然后再转。
楼主你好
我现在已经本科大三，因为专业非常的不喜欢，而且GPA也很低，所以想要申请加拿大的专科，重新选择专业，但是据说这样会被认为有移民倾向被拒签的可能性会很高,该怎么办？
先说一下基本情况，在加拿大有亲戚，然后现在本科的专业是商科类的，但是对这个专业真的非常不感冒，而且太多数学类的课程，所以学得相当痛苦，现在打算出国，想选择一直以来都喜欢的室内设计，现在首选的学校是温哥华的BCIT，但是如......
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是的，风险和方法我以上的帖子也已经谈到过了。其中一个是先申请一个所谓的pre-MBA，然后再转。
@lily_caggio 2550楼 2014-06-30 15:01:00
楼主是中介吗？可以跟你签合同办技术移民吗？新出来的那个紧缺职业技术移民可以DIY办理吗？正在自助办澳洲的技术移民，发现新出来的紧缺职业列表里面有自己的专业，但是看你前面说加拿大的移民自己不太可能自己办，楼主可以帮忙办或者推荐过硬的中介吗？谢谢。
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是的。可以。如果你看得明白的话，是可以DIY的。通过专家办理，主要是能把文件做得风险小些。
楼主是中介吗？可以跟你签合同办技术移民吗？新出来的那个紧缺职业技术移民可以DIY办理吗？正在自助办澳洲的技术移民，发现新出来的紧缺职业列表里面有自己的专业，但是看你前面说加拿大的移民自己不太可能自己办，楼主可以帮忙办或者推荐过硬的中介吗？谢谢。
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是的。可以。如果你看得明白的话，是可以DIY的。通过专家办理，主要是能把文件做得风险小些。
@高_天_流_云 2553楼 2014-07-06 19:29:00
本人妹妹，欲与一加拿大华人结婚，并移民加国，咨询各位朋友办理时间及难度。
具体情况如下：
女，36岁，离异带一8岁女孩。
男，47岁，8年前与其前妻技术移民加拿大，因夫妻感情破裂，于今年7月份通过法庭判决离婚。
两人相识于三年前，认识时此男称正在与其前妻协议离婚，后称因种种原因，直到今年才完成离婚手续。期间男回国几次，有相处及旅游。
现两人准备结婚，然后以夫妻团聚的名义移民加国。......
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请关注CIC网站上的处理时间。
本人妹妹，欲与一加拿大华人结婚，并移民加国，咨询各位朋友办理时间及难度。
具体情况如下：
女，36岁，离异带一8岁女孩。
男，47岁，8年前与其前妻技术移民加拿大，因夫妻感情破裂，于今年7月份通过法庭判决离婚。
两人相识于三年前，认识时此男称正在与其前妻协议离婚，后称因种种原因，直到今年才完成离婚手续。期间男回国几次，有相处及旅游。
现两人准备结婚，然后以夫妻团聚的名义移民加国。......
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请关注CIC网站上的处理时间。
@涂穹 2554楼 2014-07-07 18:26:00
楼主你好：
孩子今年高二，在等签证去加拿大读预科，有很多问题想要咨询一下，不知楼主是否
还回复？能给QQ号聊一下吗？
回复为盼
谢谢！
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发不了短信给你，你把你的qq发短信给我吧
楼主你好：
孩子今年高二，在等签证去加拿大读预科，有很多问题想要咨询一下，不知楼主是否
还回复？能给QQ号聊一下吗？
回复为盼
谢谢！
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发不了短信给你，你把你的qq发短信给我吧
Next on the Government’s Hit List(zt)
First, it was the 280,000 Federal Skilled Worker applicants, most of them from Africa and Asia, whose files were terminated. Next, it was the 50,000 plus Federal Investor applicants, most of them from China, whose files were terminated. It appears that live-in caregivers are next in line.
Let’s be very clear. When you denigrate Canada’s Live-In Caregiver Program (LCP), you attack Canada’s Filipino community. The LCP has been around for 22 years and 90% of primary applicants are women from the Philippines. Most of the 625,000 Filipinos now in Canada can trace their arrival back to the LCP. You cannot separate the LCP from Canada’s Filipino community.
Recently, there has been a spate of national newspaper articles that have called into question both the value of the LCP and the bona fides of the Canadian Filipino community. The impetus for this negativity does not emanate from ordinary Canadians but rather from the Canadian government in the form of statements by cabinet ministers and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) reports.
As if this propaganda weren’t enough to poison the minds of Canadians, we have also recently been informed that according to internal documents, fraud is an ongoing problem in the LCP and that the absence of mothers was causing infidelity in the Philippines.
The fact of the matter is that I have never met anyone in Canada, who had a bad word to say about Filipinos in our country, especially caregivers.
Live-in Caregivers are dedicated, hard-working individuals. They not only serve as nannies but also look after the elderly and disabled among us. The type of work they do would never be done by Canadian workers, no matter what the wage offered. We may call their work low-skilled but that is only because of the meager wages they earn. Just ask any Canadian whose elderly parent is being taken care of by a compassionate live-in caregiver if the work being done is low-skilled.
The main reason Filipino women caregivers are willing to work long hours for low pay in Canada is to gain Canadian Citizenship and sponsor loved ones to immigrate to Canada. That is the quid pro quo and it was never a problem until the government chose to make it one.
So what is behind the negativism and the not so veiled threat to do away with the LCP? I am not sure, but it is interesting that a suggestion being floated is that we ought to replace the LCP with an au pair program. This would allow mainly young European women to enter Canada temporarily and join the thousands of other Europeans already here under the International Experience Class (IEC).
First, it was the 280,000 Federal Skilled Worker applicants, most of them from Africa and Asia, whose files were terminated. Next, it was the 50,000 plus Federal Investor applicants, most of them from China, whose files were terminated. It appears that live-in caregivers are next in line.
Let’s be very clear. When you denigrate Canada’s Live-In Caregiver Program (LCP), you attack Canada’s Filipino community. The LCP has been around for 22 years and 90% of primary applicants are women from the Philippines. Most of the 625,000 Filipinos now in Canada can trace their arrival back to the LCP. You cannot separate the LCP from Canada’s Filipino community.
Recently, there has been a spate of national newspaper articles that have called into question both the value of the LCP and the bona fides of the Canadian Filipino community. The impetus for this negativity does not emanate from ordinary Canadians but rather from the Canadian government in the form of statements by cabinet ministers and Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) reports.
As if this propaganda weren’t enough to poison the minds of Canadians, we have also recently been informed that according to internal documents, fraud is an ongoing problem in the LCP and that the absence of mothers was causing infidelity in the Philippines.
The fact of the matter is that I have never met anyone in Canada, who had a bad word to say about Filipinos in our country, especially caregivers.
Live-in Caregivers are dedicated, hard-working individuals. They not only serve as nannies but also look after the elderly and disabled among us. The type of work they do would never be done by Canadian workers, no matter what the wage offered. We may call their work low-skilled but that is only because of the meager wages they earn. Just ask any Canadian whose elderly parent is being taken care of by a compassionate live-in caregiver if the work being done is low-skilled.
The main reason Filipino women caregivers are willing to work long hours for low pay in Canada is to gain Canadian Citizenship and sponsor loved ones to immigrate to Canada. That is the quid pro quo and it was never a problem until the government chose to make it one.
So what is behind the negativism and the not so veiled threat to do away with the LCP? I am not sure, but it is interesting that a suggestion being floated is that we ought to replace the LCP with an au pair program. This would allow mainly young European women to enter Canada temporarily and join the thousands of other Europeans already here under the International Experience Class (IEC).
Temporary Foreign Worker Program Overhaul: What Workers Need to Know
on June 20, 2014 the Government of Canada announced major changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). These changes have significant repercussions for Canadian employers across the country as well as current and future foreign workers.
the recent TFWP overhaul affects Canadian employers. Of course, many of these changes also have a significant impact on how foreign workers obtain their work permits, as well as what will happen during and after arrival in Canada.
Following is detail of the most important changes and what they mean for current and future foreign workers in Canada.
Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs)
In most cases, Canadian employers need to obtain government approval before hiring a foreign worker. This approval comes in the form of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), formerly known as a Labour Market Opinion (LMO).
In the eyes of the government, the responsibility for securing an LMIA rests solely with the employer in Canada. The LMIA process assesses whether the employer is eligible to hire from abroad.
If you are a foreign worker who has received a job offer in Canada, especially from a small or medium sized employer, you should be prepared for the employer to possibly question whether they want to go through this process at all.
LMIA-Based Work Permit Restrictions
In addition to increased LMIA requirements, there are now new time limits placed on work permits that require LMIAs. Individuals whose Canadian job offers are considered ‘low-wage’ under the new LMIA system (that is, individuals who will be paid less than the provincial median wage) will be issued work permits valid for no longer than one year in length. In addition, low-wage applications that were submitted before June 20, 2014 will not be processed. They will be returned with a refund of government processing fees. Employers are welcome to re-apply following the new rules for low-wage LMIAs.
The government has also implied that the maximum work permit length for ‘high-wage’ workers, who are paid a salary that meets or exceeds provincial median wages, will also be reduced. It has been reported that the maximum length will be cut to two years, although this has yet to be formally implemented.
Options remain in place to renew work permits that are set to expire, as well as to transition from temporary worker status to permanent resident status.
Moratorium Lifted for Food Service Work Permits
On April 24, 2014, the government announced a moratorium on LMIA and work permit issuances for certain occupations in the food services sector. As of June 20, this moratorium has been lifted and workers in the food sector may once again apply for work authorization.
LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
Work permits that do not require LMIA approval are now known as ‘International Mobility Programs’.
Certain work permits are LMIA-exempt but remain tied to a specific employer. These sorts of permits most commonly pertain to individuals applying under the NAFTA Program and the Intra-Company Transfer Program.
Currently, individuals are able to apply for their LMIA-exempt work permit once they obtain a job offer from a Canadian employer. In the future (date unknown), Canadian employers will be required to submit their job offers for approval to Citizenship and Immigration Canada before the foreign worker can apply for the work permit. Employers will be required to pay a $230 processing fee to have their job offer evaluated.
The foreign worker must still pay the standard $155 work permit application fee when submitting an application.
Open Work Permit Fees
In the future (date unknown), recipients of Open Work Permits will be required to pay a $100 ‘privilege fee’ in addition to the standard application fee of $155. Individuals who are eligible for open work permits include the spouses of foreign workers and students in Canada as well as participants in certain work exchange programs.
All new fees will help to cover government services such as work permit processing and employer compliance inspections.
Working in Canada Today
It is important to note that individuals who are currently in Canada on a work permit will not see any changes made to their current permits. However, any requests to renew or extend their work permits will be subject to the new rules.
on June 20, 2014 the Government of Canada announced major changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP). These changes have significant repercussions for Canadian employers across the country as well as current and future foreign workers.
the recent TFWP overhaul affects Canadian employers. Of course, many of these changes also have a significant impact on how foreign workers obtain their work permits, as well as what will happen during and after arrival in Canada.
Following is detail of the most important changes and what they mean for current and future foreign workers in Canada.
Labour Market Impact Assessments (LMIAs)
In most cases, Canadian employers need to obtain government approval before hiring a foreign worker. This approval comes in the form of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), formerly known as a Labour Market Opinion (LMO).
In the eyes of the government, the responsibility for securing an LMIA rests solely with the employer in Canada. The LMIA process assesses whether the employer is eligible to hire from abroad.
If you are a foreign worker who has received a job offer in Canada, especially from a small or medium sized employer, you should be prepared for the employer to possibly question whether they want to go through this process at all.
LMIA-Based Work Permit Restrictions
In addition to increased LMIA requirements, there are now new time limits placed on work permits that require LMIAs. Individuals whose Canadian job offers are considered ‘low-wage’ under the new LMIA system (that is, individuals who will be paid less than the provincial median wage) will be issued work permits valid for no longer than one year in length. In addition, low-wage applications that were submitted before June 20, 2014 will not be processed. They will be returned with a refund of government processing fees. Employers are welcome to re-apply following the new rules for low-wage LMIAs.
The government has also implied that the maximum work permit length for ‘high-wage’ workers, who are paid a salary that meets or exceeds provincial median wages, will also be reduced. It has been reported that the maximum length will be cut to two years, although this has yet to be formally implemented.
Options remain in place to renew work permits that are set to expire, as well as to transition from temporary worker status to permanent resident status.
Moratorium Lifted for Food Service Work Permits
On April 24, 2014, the government announced a moratorium on LMIA and work permit issuances for certain occupations in the food services sector. As of June 20, this moratorium has been lifted and workers in the food sector may once again apply for work authorization.
LMIA-Exempt Work Permits
Work permits that do not require LMIA approval are now known as ‘International Mobility Programs’.
Certain work permits are LMIA-exempt but remain tied to a specific employer. These sorts of permits most commonly pertain to individuals applying under the NAFTA Program and the Intra-Company Transfer Program.
Currently, individuals are able to apply for their LMIA-exempt work permit once they obtain a job offer from a Canadian employer. In the future (date unknown), Canadian employers will be required to submit their job offers for approval to Citizenship and Immigration Canada before the foreign worker can apply for the work permit. Employers will be required to pay a $230 processing fee to have their job offer evaluated.
The foreign worker must still pay the standard $155 work permit application fee when submitting an application.
Open Work Permit Fees
In the future (date unknown), recipients of Open Work Permits will be required to pay a $100 ‘privilege fee’ in addition to the standard application fee of $155. Individuals who are eligible for open work permits include the spouses of foreign workers and students in Canada as well as participants in certain work exchange programs.
All new fees will help to cover government services such as work permit processing and employer compliance inspections.
Working in Canada Today
It is important to note that individuals who are currently in Canada on a work permit will not see any changes made to their current permits. However, any requests to renew or extend their work permits will be subject to the new rules.
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中国留学生在美国课堂里遇到的最大挑战。
前几天，我在去办公室的路上遇到了小杨，她是今年哥大教育学院刚刚录取的百位来自中国的硕士研究生之一。跟几个月前她给我的感觉不同，这次她看起来很紧张，表情里甚至带有几分痛苦。我关切地问她这三个多月的学习和生活进展如何。她说：“嗯，怎么说呢，我很喜欢统计、编程、教育经济学之类的课，因为课上老师讲得很多，我也感觉很适应。但是，那些以课堂讨论、口头报告、小组辩论为主的课程简直要把我逼疯了。我一到星期二晚上就失眠，饭也吃不下，因为周三有两门讨论课。”我接着问她为什么讨论课让她这么痛苦。她说，“唉，我的那些美国同学都很擅长表达自己的想法，整堂课都听他们不停地提问题、讨论。而我呢，根本插不上嘴，光忙着听他们在说什么，好不容易我自己想出一些答案，下课铃却响了。唉，我感觉自己特别笨，连别人的话都不知道怎么回答。”她接着说，“林教授，愁死我了。您说我该怎么办？其实不光我，我的好多中国同学都有类似的“讨论课程恐惧症”，您快帮帮我们吧。”
为什么美国的课堂喜欢讨论式教学？
越来越多的中国留学生已经深刻的体会到一点：美国的课堂充满讨论、辩论和自由提问。教授们鼓励学生根据提前布置的阅读材料自由提问、深入分析、批判性地思考和吸收前人的观点。这种教育方式背后蕴含的丰富理念至少可以归纳为两点：一、学生不仅向老师学习，而且也应该尽可能多地与同学交流并互相学习，教授绝不是学生们汲取知识的唯一途径。二、同学拥有和老师同等的提问与质疑的权利。
然而，很多来自中国的留学生并不习惯这样的理念和做法。在他们看来，学习就获取正确答案或者标准答案，而课堂讨论和互相提问始终没有直接给出一个他们想要的答案，这怎么能行？曾经有一个中国学生在开学几周后来向我抱怨。她说：“林老师，我没有从您的课里面学到任何的东西，您的课跟我想的完全不一样。”当我问其缘由的时候，她说：“您从不告诉我们任何答案，却一直让我们这些学生利用大好的课堂时间去讨论。您也看到了，学生们对您指定的阅读文章理解很不一样，大家的看法似乎都有有道理的地方，讨论来讨论去，我不知道该听谁的，更不清楚什么才是正确的答案。您觉得这种讨论有意义吗？难道不是浪费时间吗？我父母花了这么多钱让我来读书，是让我从顶尖教授那里学习知识的，不是听一帮同学谈他们的个人看法的。” 面对这位同学的问题和困惑，我首先表扬了她。因为她敢于和我交流、并直接提出她所遇到的问题。如果她不告诉我她的困境，我可能永远无法帮助她解决眼前的问题和挑战。我告诉她，勇于交流绝对比默默放弃要好得多，跟某些从不跟老师交流就直接退课的学生来说，她的做法已经说明她具备了起码的沟通能力。接下来，如果她能再往前走一步，调整自己的定式思维和心态、尽力去适应美国课堂的授课方式，她的求学之路很可能会平坦许多。但是，这位中国学生后来的几句话却让我非常惊讶：“林老师，我之所以来找您，说出我的困难，因为您也是中国人，我猜想您一定会理解我的苦衷和困难。如果您是一位美国教授，我会直接把课退掉，再去选一门我更习惯的课。”她的话让我陷入了沉思。
像这位同学以及小杨这样的中国留学生并非少数，他们在课堂上遇到的问题也往往具有共性，不善于参与课堂讨论就是典型的问题之一。而且，他们会错误地默认美国教授不会理解或帮助国际学生解决遇到的困难。面临困难的时候，中国学生往往只知道寻找来自同一文化背景的、熟悉的对象倾诉，寻求帮助。他们忽略了非常重要的一点：不论是同文化背景还是跨文化背景，只要通过充分有效的沟通，很多问题都可以得到合理的解决。这一点，我在前几期的专栏中也讨论过。
确保在美学习成功的三大必要能力
前不久，我请35位美国大学教授回答了两个问题。这些教授执教于美国各地不同类型的大学，所教授的课程涉及科学、人文、商科和工程等等，他们的回答可以比较全面地代表美国教授的普遍看法。第一个问题：在你们的课堂上，中国学生经常遇到哪些困难？第二，你会建议中国学生提高自己的哪些技能，从而让他们在学术上获得成功？
归纳这些教授们的答案，有三种技能是所有教授都提到的。第一：良好的写作能力； 第二，提出问题并批判性思考问题的能力； 3)良好的表达和沟通能力，特别是跟教授和同学。下面，我们对这三种能力进行更为详尽的分析。
(1)良好的写作能力
“坦率的讲，写作对每个学生来说都是一件很不容易的事情，不光中国学生觉得难，每一个学生都觉得难。” 加州大学洛杉矶分校的Siegal教授这样回答。我完全赞同他的这一观点。 但为什么中国学生觉得写学术文章尤其难呢？西北大学[微博]经济系的Voli教授的回答很给我们启发，“大多数中国学生学习都很勤奋刻苦，他们也很听话。我布置的任何作业他们都会尽全力完成。然而，他们只是把我告诉他们的或者书上说的写下来，他们太习惯于复述别人的观点，却不能说出自己的故事、形成自己的观点。这是最大的问题——没有自己的观点。”
我问过许多中国学生为什么觉得写作难。他们的回答如出一辙，“我们在本科的时候没怎么写过这样的东西，老师也没教过该如何写学术的文章。”从学生们交上来的论文来看，他们确实需要提高写学术性论文的能力，好多学生要么无法明确地提出自己的观点，要么不知道如何佐证自己的看法。看来，我们有必要反思一下如何在大学阶段继续提高学生的写作能力、特别是写学术性论文的能力。
是不是英语的能力限制了他们的写作水平？我把这个问题提给很多教授。他们都说，英文水平确实会有所影响，但是还有更重要的两个因素：大量阅读和批判性思考的能力。在美国读书的中国学生常常抱怨教授们布置的阅读材料太多了。确实，在美国读大学或者研究生，每周的阅读量动辄就上百页。一个历史系的教授告诉我，每两周读一本厚厚的大部头著作对她的学生来说是家常便饭。范德比尔特大学工程学院的Jonnason教授说，“要想写得好，首先要多读。一个读过50本书的人肯定比只读过2本的人写得好。”
此外，不少美国教授指出，工作经验和社会经历的不足也导致了中国学生在写文章的时候很难把理论和实践结合起来。其实，必要的社会实践和经历不仅是文学创作者不可或缺的条件，对学术写作同样也有很大的帮助。
中国留学生在美国课堂里遇到的最大挑战。
前几天，我在去办公室的路上遇到了小杨，她是今年哥大教育学院刚刚录取的百位来自中国的硕士研究生之一。跟几个月前她给我的感觉不同，这次她看起来很紧张，表情里甚至带有几分痛苦。我关切地问她这三个多月的学习和生活进展如何。她说：“嗯，怎么说呢，我很喜欢统计、编程、教育经济学之类的课，因为课上老师讲得很多，我也感觉很适应。但是，那些以课堂讨论、口头报告、小组辩论为主的课程简直要把我逼疯了。我一到星期二晚上就失眠，饭也吃不下，因为周三有两门讨论课。”我接着问她为什么讨论课让她这么痛苦。她说，“唉，我的那些美国同学都很擅长表达自己的想法，整堂课都听他们不停地提问题、讨论。而我呢，根本插不上嘴，光忙着听他们在说什么，好不容易我自己想出一些答案，下课铃却响了。唉，我感觉自己特别笨，连别人的话都不知道怎么回答。”她接着说，“林教授，愁死我了。您说我该怎么办？其实不光我，我的好多中国同学都有类似的“讨论课程恐惧症”，您快帮帮我们吧。”
为什么美国的课堂喜欢讨论式教学？
越来越多的中国留学生已经深刻的体会到一点：美国的课堂充满讨论、辩论和自由提问。教授们鼓励学生根据提前布置的阅读材料自由提问、深入分析、批判性地思考和吸收前人的观点。这种教育方式背后蕴含的丰富理念至少可以归纳为两点：一、学生不仅向老师学习，而且也应该尽可能多地与同学交流并互相学习，教授绝不是学生们汲取知识的唯一途径。二、同学拥有和老师同等的提问与质疑的权利。
然而，很多来自中国的留学生并不习惯这样的理念和做法。在他们看来，学习就获取正确答案或者标准答案，而课堂讨论和互相提问始终没有直接给出一个他们想要的答案，这怎么能行？曾经有一个中国学生在开学几周后来向我抱怨。她说：“林老师，我没有从您的课里面学到任何的东西，您的课跟我想的完全不一样。”当我问其缘由的时候，她说：“您从不告诉我们任何答案，却一直让我们这些学生利用大好的课堂时间去讨论。您也看到了，学生们对您指定的阅读文章理解很不一样，大家的看法似乎都有有道理的地方，讨论来讨论去，我不知道该听谁的，更不清楚什么才是正确的答案。您觉得这种讨论有意义吗？难道不是浪费时间吗？我父母花了这么多钱让我来读书，是让我从顶尖教授那里学习知识的，不是听一帮同学谈他们的个人看法的。” 面对这位同学的问题和困惑，我首先表扬了她。因为她敢于和我交流、并直接提出她所遇到的问题。如果她不告诉我她的困境，我可能永远无法帮助她解决眼前的问题和挑战。我告诉她，勇于交流绝对比默默放弃要好得多，跟某些从不跟老师交流就直接退课的学生来说，她的做法已经说明她具备了起码的沟通能力。接下来，如果她能再往前走一步，调整自己的定式思维和心态、尽力去适应美国课堂的授课方式，她的求学之路很可能会平坦许多。但是，这位中国学生后来的几句话却让我非常惊讶：“林老师，我之所以来找您，说出我的困难，因为您也是中国人，我猜想您一定会理解我的苦衷和困难。如果您是一位美国教授，我会直接把课退掉，再去选一门我更习惯的课。”她的话让我陷入了沉思。
像这位同学以及小杨这样的中国留学生并非少数，他们在课堂上遇到的问题也往往具有共性，不善于参与课堂讨论就是典型的问题之一。而且，他们会错误地默认美国教授不会理解或帮助国际学生解决遇到的困难。面临困难的时候，中国学生往往只知道寻找来自同一文化背景的、熟悉的对象倾诉，寻求帮助。他们忽略了非常重要的一点：不论是同文化背景还是跨文化背景，只要通过充分有效的沟通，很多问题都可以得到合理的解决。这一点，我在前几期的专栏中也讨论过。
确保在美学习成功的三大必要能力
前不久，我请35位美国大学教授回答了两个问题。这些教授执教于美国各地不同类型的大学，所教授的课程涉及科学、人文、商科和工程等等，他们的回答可以比较全面地代表美国教授的普遍看法。第一个问题：在你们的课堂上，中国学生经常遇到哪些困难？第二，你会建议中国学生提高自己的哪些技能，从而让他们在学术上获得成功？
归纳这些教授们的答案，有三种技能是所有教授都提到的。第一：良好的写作能力； 第二，提出问题并批判性思考问题的能力； 3)良好的表达和沟通能力，特别是跟教授和同学。下面，我们对这三种能力进行更为详尽的分析。
(1)良好的写作能力
“坦率的讲，写作对每个学生来说都是一件很不容易的事情，不光中国学生觉得难，每一个学生都觉得难。” 加州大学洛杉矶分校的Siegal教授这样回答。我完全赞同他的这一观点。 但为什么中国学生觉得写学术文章尤其难呢？西北大学[微博]经济系的Voli教授的回答很给我们启发，“大多数中国学生学习都很勤奋刻苦，他们也很听话。我布置的任何作业他们都会尽全力完成。然而，他们只是把我告诉他们的或者书上说的写下来，他们太习惯于复述别人的观点，却不能说出自己的故事、形成自己的观点。这是最大的问题——没有自己的观点。”
我问过许多中国学生为什么觉得写作难。他们的回答如出一辙，“我们在本科的时候没怎么写过这样的东西，老师也没教过该如何写学术的文章。”从学生们交上来的论文来看，他们确实需要提高写学术性论文的能力，好多学生要么无法明确地提出自己的观点，要么不知道如何佐证自己的看法。看来，我们有必要反思一下如何在大学阶段继续提高学生的写作能力、特别是写学术性论文的能力。
是不是英语的能力限制了他们的写作水平？我把这个问题提给很多教授。他们都说，英文水平确实会有所影响，但是还有更重要的两个因素：大量阅读和批判性思考的能力。在美国读书的中国学生常常抱怨教授们布置的阅读材料太多了。确实，在美国读大学或者研究生，每周的阅读量动辄就上百页。一个历史系的教授告诉我，每两周读一本厚厚的大部头著作对她的学生来说是家常便饭。范德比尔特大学工程学院的Jonnason教授说，“要想写得好，首先要多读。一个读过50本书的人肯定比只读过2本的人写得好。”
此外，不少美国教授指出，工作经验和社会经历的不足也导致了中国学生在写文章的时候很难把理论和实践结合起来。其实，必要的社会实践和经历不仅是文学创作者不可或缺的条件，对学术写作同样也有很大的帮助。
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(2)提出问题并批判性思考问题的能力
多位教授在问卷回答中指出，中国学生在课上需要更主动更积极地参与，而不是被动地坐在那里听。他们需要有质疑能力，需要问问自己哪些证据可以证明或者证伪前人或者其他人提出的观点。对于中国学生习惯以考试成绩高低论优劣的思维模式，这些教授们颇有微词也颇为担心。他们认为考试分数决不是唯一尺度，学生思考能力的提高是评判学习效果重要指标。斯坦福大学心理系的Johnson教授说，“如果你的目标是创新，你的美国教授肯定愿意跟你一起合作或者协助你。但是，这需要你有尖锐的看问题的眼光去质疑已有的知识，而不是重复那些别人已经发现的理论。”一位纽约大学的教说， “中国学生很善于总结，但不善于批评、分析和提出自己的观点。”
为什么提出问题分析问题的能力对我们如此重要？ 这是因为提问让我们可以把阅读从静态的、单向的看变为动态的、双向的交流，是一个深度理解的过程。 提出问题的过程，让我们可以思考所读内容的表达是否清楚明白，是否符合逻辑，是否还有其他更为恰当的传递信息的方法。这就是为什么简单的记录和抄写只能是肤浅的理解，而提问或者批评指摘才能带来深入的思考。
提问除了对理解学术文章大有裨益，对于有效的社会性交流也起着很重要的作用。首先，提问可以帮助交谈双方发现共识所在，这在协作或者团队性合作中尤其重要。其次，提问有利于控制话题的走向。还是以课堂讨论为例，通过提问可以帮助你把话题转移到自己擅长的方向上来，实现了成功的话题转移还担心自己无话可说吗？事实说明，许多中国学生觉得参与课堂讨论难也跟他们不会问问题有关。第三，提问可以让交流的目标更加明确，让交流的过程更加有效，可以避免鸡同鸭讲的状况。
(3)良好的表达和沟通能力
亚利桑那大学的Levin教说在答卷中抱怨， “不论我怎么鼓励我的中国学生，他们就是不说话！。在我的课上，最安静的一群人肯定是中国学生。他们不说话，我无法确定他们是否听懂了我讲的内容。”伯克利大学教育学院的教授Gomez反馈说，“我的中国学生只有在得了低分后才找我沟通。其实，他们应该早点来跟我讨论一下怎样才能得高分。我真的不太理解，他们似乎很少在课外与教授们接触，他们完全可以利用这些机会更好地进行沟通啊。”
我问过许多中国学生为什么他们在课堂上这么安静。他们的观点不外乎以下几种：(1)“从小我的父母和老师就告诫我：找到了正确的答案再讲出来。”(2)“在没想清楚就说出自己的看法是非常浅薄的表现。”(3) “当我发现我的答案跟别人不一样的时候，我不好意思说出来。”事实上，当时你发现自己想的跟别人不同时，恰恰应该说出来。说出自己的看法，可以帮助你理清自己的思路、加深自己的理解、并帮助你迸发新的想法。我曾经这样鼓励班里的学生表达他们的想法：发言的时候，没有人指望你说出一个尽善尽美、毫无瑕疵的观点和看法，何必担心呢？每个人都说出自己的想法，不就是最好的头脑风暴吗？来自不同背景的人说出自己的看法，那会极大地丰富每个人的视野和头脑，这不是最好的多元文化交流的机会吗？
我建议那些不善于参与课堂讨论的中国学生先尝试跟自己的教授多交流，告诉他们自己有什么困惑，或者把在课堂上没有机会说的话都说出来。这样的一对一交流会大大增加你的自信，并转化成参与课堂讨论的动力。我举一个例子，有个叫小洪学生以前从来不跟教授们交流，在我的建议下，他跟自己的一位曾经获得过诺贝尔奖的教授进行了30分钟的谈话。事后听小洪说，这位教授非常耐心地听他谈了自己的研究计划，并给予了深入的指导。教授甚至拿出自己尚未发表的一篇相关文章给小洪，请他阅读并指出文章里存在哪些问题。这是小洪第一次尝到跟教授个别交流的甜头。逐渐地，他有了信心，开始在课堂上勇敢地发表自己的看法和观点。
上面谈到的三种能力对于培养有创造性、有适应性的学生尤其重要。中国的教育界需要进一步关注并思考：我们的学生在跨文化的背景下学习时表现如何？哪些能力的欠缺限制了他们的发展和成功？我们的教育工作者应该如何提高学生所需要的这些能力？在教育全球化浪潮的今天，我们必须反思是否为培养全球化的人才做好了准备。
(3)良好的表达和沟通能力
亚利桑那大学的Levin教说在答卷中抱怨， “不论我怎么鼓励我的中国学生，他们就是不说话！。在我的课上，最安静的一群人肯定是中国学生。他们不说话，我无法确定他们是否听懂了我讲的内容。”伯克利大学教育学院的教授Gomez反馈说，“我的中国学生只有在得了低分后才找我沟通。其实，他们应该早点来跟我讨论一下怎样才能得高分。我真的不太理解，他们似乎很少在课外与教授们接触，他们完全可以利用这些机会更好地进行沟通啊。”
我问过许多中国学生为什么他们在课堂上这么安静。他们的观点不外乎以下几种：(1)“从小我的父母和老师就告诫我：找到了正确的答案再讲出来。”(2)“在没想清楚就说出自己的看法是非常浅薄的表现。”(3) “当我发现我的答案跟别人不一样的时候，我不好意思说出来。”事实上，当时你发现自己想的跟别人不同时，恰恰应该说出来。说出自己的看法，可以帮助你理清自己的思路、加深自己的理解、并帮助你迸发新的想法。我曾经这样鼓励班里的学生表达他们的想法：发言的时候，没有人指望你说出一个尽善尽美、毫无瑕疵的观点和看法，何必担心呢？每个人都说出自己的想法，不就是最好的头脑风暴吗？来自不同背景的人说出自己的看法，那会极大地丰富每个人的视野和头脑，这不是最好的多元文化交流的机会吗？
我建议那些不善于参与课堂讨论的中国学生先尝试跟自己的教授多交流，告诉他们自己有什么困惑，或者把在课堂上没有机会说的话都说出来。这样的一对一交流会大大增加你的自信，并转化成参与课堂讨论的动力。我举一个例子，有个叫小洪学生以前从来不跟教授们交流，在我的建议下，他跟自己的一位曾经获得过诺贝尔奖的教授进行了30分钟的谈话。事后听小洪说，这位教授非常耐心地听他谈了自己的研究计划，并给予了深入的指导。教授甚至拿出自己尚未发表的一篇相关文章给小洪，请他阅读并指出文章里存在哪些问题。这是小洪第一次尝到跟教授个别交流的甜头。逐渐地，他有了信心，开始在课堂上勇敢地发表自己的看法和观点。
上面谈到的三种能力对于培养有创造性、有适应性的学生尤其重要。中国的教育界需要进一步关注并思考：我们的学生在跨文化的背景下学习时表现如何？哪些能力的欠缺限制了他们的发展和成功？我们的教育工作者应该如何提高学生所需要的这些能力？在教育全球化浪潮的今天，我们必须反思是否为培养全球化的人才做好。
(2)提出问题并批判性思考问题的能力
多位教授在问卷回答中指出，中国学生在课上需要更主动更积极地参与，而不是被动地坐在那里听。他们需要有质疑能力，需要问问自己哪些证据可以证明或者证伪前人或者其他人提出的观点。对于中国学生习惯以考试成绩高低论优劣的思维模式，这些教授们颇有微词也颇为担心。他们认为考试分数决不是唯一尺度，学生思考能力的提高是评判学习效果重要指标。斯坦福大学心理系的Johnson教授说，“如果你的目标是创新，你的美国教授肯定愿意跟你一起合作或者协助你。但是，这需要你有尖锐的看问题的眼光去质疑已有的知识，而不是重复那些别人已经发现的理论。”一位纽约大学的教说， “中国学生很善于总结，但不善于批评、分析和提出自己的观点。”
为什么提出问题分析问题的能力对我们如此重要？ 这是因为提问让我们可以把阅读从静态的、单向的看变为动态的、双向的交流，是一个深度理解的过程。 提出问题的过程，让我们可以思考所读内容的表达是否清楚明白，是否符合逻辑，是否还有其他更为恰当的传递信息的方法。这就是为什么简单的记录和抄写只能是肤浅的理解，而提问或者批评指摘才能带来深入的思考。
提问除了对理解学术文章大有裨益，对于有效的社会性交流也起着很重要的作用。首先，提问可以帮助交谈双方发现共识所在，这在协作或者团队性合作中尤其重要。其次，提问有利于控制话题的走向。还是以课堂讨论为例，通过提问可以帮助你把话题转移到自己擅长的方向上来，实现了成功的话题转移还担心自己无话可说吗？事实说明，许多中国学生觉得参与课堂讨论难也跟他们不会问问题有关。第三，提问可以让交流的目标更加明确，让交流的过程更加有效，可以避免鸡同鸭讲的状况。
(3)良好的表达和沟通能力
亚利桑那大学的Levin教说在答卷中抱怨， “不论我怎么鼓励我的中国学生，他们就是不说话！。在我的课上，最安静的一群人肯定是中国学生。他们不说话，我无法确定他们是否听懂了我讲的内容。”伯克利大学教育学院的教授Gomez反馈说，“我的中国学生只有在得了低分后才找我沟通。其实，他们应该早点来跟我讨论一下怎样才能得高分。我真的不太理解，他们似乎很少在课外与教授们接触，他们完全可以利用这些机会更好地进行沟通啊。”
我问过许多中国学生为什么他们在课堂上这么安静。他们的观点不外乎以下几种：(1)“从小我的父母和老师就告诫我：找到了正确的答案再讲出来。”(2)“在没想清楚就说出自己的看法是非常浅薄的表现。”(3) “当我发现我的答案跟别人不一样的时候，我不好意思说出来。”事实上，当时你发现自己想的跟别人不同时，恰恰应该说出来。说出自己的看法，可以帮助你理清自己的思路、加深自己的理解、并帮助你迸发新的想法。我曾经这样鼓励班里的学生表达他们的想法：发言的时候，没有人指望你说出一个尽善尽美、毫无瑕疵的观点和看法，何必担心呢？每个人都说出自己的想法，不就是最好的头脑风暴吗？来自不同背景的人说出自己的看法，那会极大地丰富每个人的视野和头脑，这不是最好的多元文化交流的机会吗？
我建议那些不善于参与课堂讨论的中国学生先尝试跟自己的教授多交流，告诉他们自己有什么困惑，或者把在课堂上没有机会说的话都说出来。这样的一对一交流会大大增加你的自信，并转化成参与课堂讨论的动力。我举一个例子，有个叫小洪学生以前从来不跟教授们交流，在我的建议下，他跟自己的一位曾经获得过诺贝尔奖的教授进行了30分钟的谈话。事后听小洪说，这位教授非常耐心地听他谈了自己的研究计划，并给予了深入的指导。教授甚至拿出自己尚未发表的一篇相关文章给小洪，请他阅读并指出文章里存在哪些问题。这是小洪第一次尝到跟教授个别交流的甜头。逐渐地，他有了信心，开始在课堂上勇敢地发表自己的看法和观点。
上面谈到的三种能力对于培养有创造性、有适应性的学生尤其重要。中国的教育界需要进一步关注并思考：我们的学生在跨文化的背景下学习时表现如何？哪些能力的欠缺限制了他们的发展和成功？我们的教育工作者应该如何提高学生所需要的这些能力？在教育全球化浪潮的今天，我们必须反思是否为培养全球化的人才做好了准备。
(3)良好的表达和沟通能力
亚利桑那大学的Levin教说在答卷中抱怨， “不论我怎么鼓励我的中国学生，他们就是不说话！。在我的课上，最安静的一群人肯定是中国学生。他们不说话，我无法确定他们是否听懂了我讲的内容。”伯克利大学教育学院的教授Gomez反馈说，“我的中国学生只有在得了低分后才找我沟通。其实，他们应该早点来跟我讨论一下怎样才能得高分。我真的不太理解，他们似乎很少在课外与教授们接触，他们完全可以利用这些机会更好地进行沟通啊。”
我问过许多中国学生为什么他们在课堂上这么安静。他们的观点不外乎以下几种：(1)“从小我的父母和老师就告诫我：找到了正确的答案再讲出来。”(2)“在没想清楚就说出自己的看法是非常浅薄的表现。”(3) “当我发现我的答案跟别人不一样的时候，我不好意思说出来。”事实上，当时你发现自己想的跟别人不同时，恰恰应该说出来。说出自己的看法，可以帮助你理清自己的思路、加深自己的理解、并帮助你迸发新的想法。我曾经这样鼓励班里的学生表达他们的想法：发言的时候，没有人指望你说出一个尽善尽美、毫无瑕疵的观点和看法，何必担心呢？每个人都说出自己的想法，不就是最好的头脑风暴吗？来自不同背景的人说出自己的看法，那会极大地丰富每个人的视野和头脑，这不是最好的多元文化交流的机会吗？
我建议那些不善于参与课堂讨论的中国学生先尝试跟自己的教授多交流，告诉他们自己有什么困惑，或者把在课堂上没有机会说的话都说出来。这样的一对一交流会大大增加你的自信，并转化成参与课堂讨论的动力。我举一个例子，有个叫小洪学生以前从来不跟教授们交流，在我的建议下，他跟自己的一位曾经获得过诺贝尔奖的教授进行了30分钟的谈话。事后听小洪说，这位教授非常耐心地听他谈了自己的研究计划，并给予了深入的指导。教授甚至拿出自己尚未发表的一篇相关文章给小洪，请他阅读并指出文章里存在哪些问题。这是小洪第一次尝到跟教授个别交流的甜头。逐渐地，他有了信心，开始在课堂上勇敢地发表自己的看法和观点。
上面谈到的三种能力对于培养有创造性、有适应性的学生尤其重要。中国的教育界需要进一步关注并思考：我们的学生在跨文化的背景下学习时表现如何？哪些能力的欠缺限制了他们的发展和成功？我们的教育工作者应该如何提高学生所需要的这些能力？在教育全球化浪潮的今天，我们必须反思是否为培养全球化的人才做好。
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广州签证办事处发现申请学生签证造假情况严重。
抽查15宗 13宗出问题
该报告指出，受调查的15宗申请中，有13宗申请被发现银行证明是伪造的，在所查核的40份银行证明中，有36份是假的，文件造假率高达90%。
有关报告指出，移民部查核时，不少申请人父母确实在这些银行有帐户，但根据实地向有关银行经理查询，对方回应说，这些帐户若不是没有钱，就是存款的金额远低于银行证明所载。其中有一宗在去年8月提出的申请，所缴交的3份银行证明都是假的，但後来于9月补交的两份证明却是真的，真的那份银行存款证明，比假证明的金额少得多。
造假文件显是留学顾问所为
该报告又提到，这15宗申请明显是由一、两个留学顾问代为准备，所准备的银行证明也相似。
李克伦指出，必须注意的是，这些被送查核的申请，均是移民官初步审查即认为有可疑，才进行文件查核，所以最後被发现造假的比例高达86%，这并不代表广州签证办事处的留学生签证造假率也如此高。
他表示，这只能说明广州签证办事处的移民官眼光锐利，他们认为有可疑的申请，竟有86%确实涉及造假，这也显示该办事处的移民官对造假问题有一定敏感度。
李克伦补充说，虽然他只取得广州签证办事处对学生签证申请的查核报告，但他相信，移民部在中国的其他签证办事处，也会有相若的查核报告和情况。
中国留学生签证造假问题向为移民部所深切关注，移民部去年9月特别就广州签证办事处所收到的一些可疑学生签证申请，向中国5间大银行旗下的36间支行进行文件查核，发现被怀疑的15宗申请中，有13宗申请提所附银行证明是伪造的，造假率高达86%。业界指出，被发现文件造假的申请人，可能面临5年不能申请的後果。
移民律师李克伦（Richard Kurland）以《资讯自由法》（Access to Information）取得移民部广州办事处学生签证的查核报告，主要查核申请人缴交的银行证明、父母存款证明的真伪，这些银行证明分别来自中国工商银行的10间支行、中国农业银行的12间支行、中国建设银行9间支行、广州农村商业银行2间支行，以及中国广发银行3间支行。
广州签证办事处发现申请学生签证造假情况严重。
抽查15宗 13宗出问题
该报告指出，受调查的15宗申请中，有13宗申请被发现银行证明是伪造的，在所查核的40份银行证明中，有36份是假的，文件造假率高达90%。
有关报告指出，移民部查核时，不少申请人父母确实在这些银行有帐户，但根据实地向有关银行经理查询，对方回应说，这些帐户若不是没有钱，就是存款的金额远低于银行证明所载。其中有一宗在去年8月提出的申请，所缴交的3份银行证明都是假的，但後来于9月补交的两份证明却是真的，真的那份银行存款证明，比假证明的金额少得多。
造假文件显是留学顾问所为
该报告又提到，这15宗申请明显是由一、两个留学顾问代为准备，所准备的银行证明也相似。
李克伦指出，必须注意的是，这些被送查核的申请，均是移民官初步审查即认为有可疑，才进行文件查核，所以最後被发现造假的比例高达86%，这并不代表广州签证办事处的留学生签证造假率也如此高。
他表示，这只能说明广州签证办事处的移民官眼光锐利，他们认为有可疑的申请，竟有86%确实涉及造假，这也显示该办事处的移民官对造假问题有一定敏感度。
李克伦补充说，虽然他只取得广州签证办事处对学生签证申请的查核报告，但他相信，移民部在中国的其他签证办事处，也会有相若的查核报告和情况。
方舟子打假周小平：梦里游了趟美国便控诉美国罪恶
作者： 方舟子
孤陋寡闻，我最近才听说冒出了一个“网络作家”代表周小平。既然是“网络作家”，好歹得有作品，搜了一下，无非也就是写了一些博客文章，这就成作家了？现在作家门槛可真够低的。
此人有两篇博文引起我的注意。2010年9月肖传国因雇凶袭击我被抓获后，周小平写了一篇《当世上没有方舟子，天下就和谐了。》，大骂我对唐骏、肖传国搞“学术敲诈”，是“无赖”，义正词严地宣布：“历史终将证明：我们这个社会需要的不是方舟子，而是尽可能地少一些这样的无赖。立此为据。”难怪清华大学肖鹰教授说：“今日中国文化三个代表——拜金文化代表郭敬明，骗子文化代表韩寒，流氓文化代表周小平。”
另一篇是今天在微信上看到有人在传周小平的一篇宏文《梦碎美利坚》(https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/jrrd/wptx/201409/t20140919_2188807.shtml )，里面列举的关于美国的种种不是，几乎全是他胡思乱想捏造出来的。他这是梦游美利坚吧？我们就来看看他是怎么梦游的。
【周小平：美国很多城市的服务业工作者薪资在三到五美元之间】
自2009年7月以来，美国联邦最低工资是每小时7.25元，只有两个州最低工资比这个低，是每小时5.15美元。周小平在梦里发现了美国哪所城市的服务业工作者薪资在三到五美元之间？
【周小平：还有很多人在网上大肆吹嘘说美国的房子是永久产权，但是这些人却总是忽略在美国买房后的一项重要开支：那就是不动产税。美国有一个专门从事房屋估价的官方办事机构每年要来为你的房子做价格评估，所以你要交多少税，不是按你购买房子时的实际成交价，而是按现在的价格来进行评估的。所以哪怕你买房的时候是50万，但如今房价涨了5倍，你就得按250万美元的估价交税，这样一来，几年税金就抵得上你当年的购房款了。】
美国并不是所有的州的不动产税每年都重新做评估的，有的州的不动产税就是按房子时的实际成交价来算的，不管房价怎么涨，都是一样的税。例如加州就是如此。
【周小平：而且就算你买的房子没涨价，你也得按房子总价的2.5%交税，再加上物业费和社区管理费用，你买套房子住上30年，光是你要交的这些税就够再买一套一模一样的房子了。而且一旦你交不起这些税，房子就会被银行收走并拿去拍卖抵债。也就是说：美国的房子实际产权只有30年，而中国的是70年。】
美国不动产税税率由地方政府决定，不同的郡、城市、社区都不一样，并没有一个固定的税率。全美国平均税率是1.04%，税率最高的新泽西州平均为房子总价的1.89%，税率最低的路易斯安那州平均为房子总价的0.18%。(https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/article/property-taxes-owner-occupied-housing-state-2004-2009 )周小平在梦里见到了美国房主都要按高达房子总价的2.5%交税？
如果交不起不动产税，房子会被政府拿去拍卖，而不是被银行收走。这里没有银行什么事。难道周小平把不动产税当成了购房贷款？
交不动产税不是白交，而是享受当地公共服务的支出，因为不动产税用于当地社区基础设施建设，特别是公共学校建设。所以一个社区的不动产税越多，当地公共学校就越好，公共学校越好，带动了房子涨价，收取的不动产税就越多。这就是为什么在美国买房子很看重学区的原因。
至于周小平把交了多少年不动产税等于房价当成该房子的实际产权年限，这种流氓逻辑，不值一驳。按周小平的说法，美国的房子实际产权只有30年，住了30年就没产权了，有人住了几十年房子怎么没被收走？继续再交30年的税是不是还倒贴了一套房？
【周小平：除了经常有人在网上吹嘘美国房价便宜之外，我还经常在网上看见大量的谣传说：“美国3万美元可以买宝马， Z4跑车报价才29888美元。”等等，但实际上这点钱在美国，连个二手宝马都买不到。】
去美国宝马官方网站查一下就可以知道这是不是谣传。2015年款BMW X1 sDRIVE28i的官方报价是$30900 (https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/standard/content/vehicles/2015/x1/sdrive28i/default.aspx )，实际卖价当然比这低(美国买新车可以砍价)。
【周小平：美国本土生产的国产低端车，零售价都在3万美元左右，而中国似乎也有不少价格在3万-5万人民币的国产低端车。】
实际上美国本土生产的国产低端车的零售价不到1万5千美元。例如2015年款福特FEISTA，它最低配制的官方报价是$13865。(https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/cars/fiesta/ )
【周小平：美国的汽车保险和维修费用惊人，交强险一年要3500美元，修车换个闸皮就要400美元左右，这还是低端车的维修价格，如果是中高档汽车就更离谱了。换个雨刮器，做个保养都要几千美元。】
美国汽车保险各地变化很大，2014年美国汽车全包保险的平均缴费是1503美元。(https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/car-insurance/car-insurance-rates.html )如果是强险(出事时保别人不保自己)则要比这低得多。周小平又是梦游到美国交了3500美元强险。
至于周小平列举的美国汽车维修费高得如此惊人，做个保养都要几千美元足以买一辆很新的二手车，我只能说他是在梦游时遇到黑店了。
【美国高速公路都是收费的，只是收得不贵而已，但这些收费不贵的高速公路的条件和中国的省道质量是差不多的，裂纹和坑洼遍地，相当毁车。除了高速收费之外，过大桥也是要收费的，而且大城市进城还需要交进城费10美元左右。】
美国高速公路有收费的，但大部分是不收费的，比如加州的高速公路除了个别路线和快速道，都是不收费的。我在美国加州开了那么多年车，还从来没在高速公路上交过费。周小平是不是要说加州的高速公路都和中国的省道质量差不多？过桥费有，进城费没听说过，是周小平在梦里发明的？
【实际上网民只要打开ebay网络就不难发现现在美国的iPhone裸机销售价格800美元左右，而中国淘宝iPhone的价额则在400美元左右，到底谁便宜呢？】
从苹果官网可知，16GB版iphone6裸机在美国售价$649，中国售价是5288元，到底谁便宜呢？
【美国的酒店也酒店很贵，大城市在160美元-200美元一晚，小城市在100美元一晚，而且100美元的那种基本不能住，十分脏乱差，条件相当于中国内地40元一晚的小旅店。】
美国最便宜的酒店是汽车酒店，一晚40美元左右。一晚100美元在很多城市可以住假日酒店这个档次的了，周小平是不是认为假日酒店“十分脏乱差，条件相当于中国内地40元一晚的小旅店”？
作者： 方舟子
孤陋寡闻，我最近才听说冒出了一个“网络作家”代表周小平。既然是“网络作家”，好歹得有作品，搜了一下，无非也就是写了一些博客文章，这就成作家了？现在作家门槛可真够低的。
此人有两篇博文引起我的注意。2010年9月肖传国因雇凶袭击我被抓获后，周小平写了一篇《当世上没有方舟子，天下就和谐了。》，大骂我对唐骏、肖传国搞“学术敲诈”，是“无赖”，义正词严地宣布：“历史终将证明：我们这个社会需要的不是方舟子，而是尽可能地少一些这样的无赖。立此为据。”难怪清华大学肖鹰教授说：“今日中国文化三个代表——拜金文化代表郭敬明，骗子文化代表韩寒，流氓文化代表周小平。”
另一篇是今天在微信上看到有人在传周小平的一篇宏文《梦碎美利坚》(https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/jrrd/wptx/201409/t20140919_2188807.shtml )，里面列举的关于美国的种种不是，几乎全是他胡思乱想捏造出来的。他这是梦游美利坚吧？我们就来看看他是怎么梦游的。
【周小平：美国很多城市的服务业工作者薪资在三到五美元之间】
自2009年7月以来，美国联邦最低工资是每小时7.25元，只有两个州最低工资比这个低，是每小时5.15美元。周小平在梦里发现了美国哪所城市的服务业工作者薪资在三到五美元之间？
【周小平：还有很多人在网上大肆吹嘘说美国的房子是永久产权，但是这些人却总是忽略在美国买房后的一项重要开支：那就是不动产税。美国有一个专门从事房屋估价的官方办事机构每年要来为你的房子做价格评估，所以你要交多少税，不是按你购买房子时的实际成交价，而是按现在的价格来进行评估的。所以哪怕你买房的时候是50万，但如今房价涨了5倍，你就得按250万美元的估价交税，这样一来，几年税金就抵得上你当年的购房款了。】
美国并不是所有的州的不动产税每年都重新做评估的，有的州的不动产税就是按房子时的实际成交价来算的，不管房价怎么涨，都是一样的税。例如加州就是如此。
【周小平：而且就算你买的房子没涨价，你也得按房子总价的2.5%交税，再加上物业费和社区管理费用，你买套房子住上30年，光是你要交的这些税就够再买一套一模一样的房子了。而且一旦你交不起这些税，房子就会被银行收走并拿去拍卖抵债。也就是说：美国的房子实际产权只有30年，而中国的是70年。】
美国不动产税税率由地方政府决定，不同的郡、城市、社区都不一样，并没有一个固定的税率。全美国平均税率是1.04%，税率最高的新泽西州平均为房子总价的1.89%，税率最低的路易斯安那州平均为房子总价的0.18%。(https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/article/property-taxes-owner-occupied-housing-state-2004-2009 )周小平在梦里见到了美国房主都要按高达房子总价的2.5%交税？
如果交不起不动产税，房子会被政府拿去拍卖，而不是被银行收走。这里没有银行什么事。难道周小平把不动产税当成了购房贷款？
交不动产税不是白交，而是享受当地公共服务的支出，因为不动产税用于当地社区基础设施建设，特别是公共学校建设。所以一个社区的不动产税越多，当地公共学校就越好，公共学校越好，带动了房子涨价，收取的不动产税就越多。这就是为什么在美国买房子很看重学区的原因。
至于周小平把交了多少年不动产税等于房价当成该房子的实际产权年限，这种流氓逻辑，不值一驳。按周小平的说法，美国的房子实际产权只有30年，住了30年就没产权了，有人住了几十年房子怎么没被收走？继续再交30年的税是不是还倒贴了一套房？
【周小平：除了经常有人在网上吹嘘美国房价便宜之外，我还经常在网上看见大量的谣传说：“美国3万美元可以买宝马， Z4跑车报价才29888美元。”等等，但实际上这点钱在美国，连个二手宝马都买不到。】
去美国宝马官方网站查一下就可以知道这是不是谣传。2015年款BMW X1 sDRIVE28i的官方报价是$30900 (https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/standard/content/vehicles/2015/x1/sdrive28i/default.aspx )，实际卖价当然比这低(美国买新车可以砍价)。
【周小平：美国本土生产的国产低端车，零售价都在3万美元左右，而中国似乎也有不少价格在3万-5万人民币的国产低端车。】
实际上美国本土生产的国产低端车的零售价不到1万5千美元。例如2015年款福特FEISTA，它最低配制的官方报价是$13865。(https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/cars/fiesta/ )
【周小平：美国的汽车保险和维修费用惊人，交强险一年要3500美元，修车换个闸皮就要400美元左右，这还是低端车的维修价格，如果是中高档汽车就更离谱了。换个雨刮器，做个保养都要几千美元。】
美国汽车保险各地变化很大，2014年美国汽车全包保险的平均缴费是1503美元。(https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/car-insurance/car-insurance-rates.html )如果是强险(出事时保别人不保自己)则要比这低得多。周小平又是梦游到美国交了3500美元强险。
至于周小平列举的美国汽车维修费高得如此惊人，做个保养都要几千美元足以买一辆很新的二手车，我只能说他是在梦游时遇到黑店了。
【美国高速公路都是收费的，只是收得不贵而已，但这些收费不贵的高速公路的条件和中国的省道质量是差不多的，裂纹和坑洼遍地，相当毁车。除了高速收费之外，过大桥也是要收费的，而且大城市进城还需要交进城费10美元左右。】
美国高速公路有收费的，但大部分是不收费的，比如加州的高速公路除了个别路线和快速道，都是不收费的。我在美国加州开了那么多年车，还从来没在高速公路上交过费。周小平是不是要说加州的高速公路都和中国的省道质量差不多？过桥费有，进城费没听说过，是周小平在梦里发明的？
【实际上网民只要打开ebay网络就不难发现现在美国的iPhone裸机销售价格800美元左右，而中国淘宝iPhone的价额则在400美元左右，到底谁便宜呢？】
从苹果官网可知，16GB版iphone6裸机在美国售价$649，中国售价是5288元，到底谁便宜呢？
【美国的酒店也酒店很贵，大城市在160美元-200美元一晚，小城市在100美元一晚，而且100美元的那种基本不能住，十分脏乱差，条件相当于中国内地40元一晚的小旅店。】
美国最便宜的酒店是汽车酒店，一晚40美元左右。一晚100美元在很多城市可以住假日酒店这个档次的了，周小平是不是认为假日酒店“十分脏乱差，条件相当于中国内地40元一晚的小旅店”？
【美国的教育问题也是很奇葩的，虽然美国实行的是从小学到高中十一年义务教育，中国是从小学到初中九年义务教育，看起来比中国好。但问题是谁敢把自己小孩送去美国的公立学校念书呢？大部分美国公立学校的高中毕业率只有30%-50%，很多学生上了大学之后在碰到13×2=？这样的数学题时都还得依赖计算器。】
美国实行的是从幼儿园到十二年级的十三年义务教育，称为K-12。美国85%的小孩上的是公立学校。周小平的意思是美国85%的父母大胆包天？2012年美国高中生退学的比例是7%(https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/fastfacts/display.asp?id=16 )，周小平要发明一门什么样的数学方法才能据此算出大部分美国公立学校的高中毕业率只有30%-50%？
【美国的富人则根本不会把自己的孩子送入这种所谓崇尚“散养”的学校，他们都会把自己子女送入教育及其严格的“私立学校”“教会学校”等等。而要上这些学校，除了要购买学校附近的超高价学区房之外还需要有人给你开关系递条子(推荐信制度)，否则想都不要想。】
美国私立学校并不划学区，公立学校才划学区，要上好的公立学校才需要购买学区房，可见周小平根本不知道私立学校是怎么回事。
【美国的私立学校有多贵？我们可以举例说明，美国排名前二十的大学，四年下来光学费都得25万美元以上，还不包括住宿和生活所需费用，因此大多数普通美国人都负担不起。想申请到奖学金非常困难，想问银行贷这么多钱也非常困难，如果你是普通人家的孩子，想要有人给你递条子(推荐信)根本就是痴心妄想。】
在美国，如果你是普通人家的孩子，被名牌大学录取，不用担心交不起学费。例如斯坦福大学是根据家庭收入的多少收取学费的，家庭年收入低于10万美元的学生学费全免，家庭年收入低于6万美元的学生则连住宿费都免了。(http://financialaid.stanford.edu )周小平一开头就自己说美国人的人均年薪约为三万五千美元，那也就是说，对大多数普通美国人来说，如果他们的小孩能考上斯坦福，都不用交学费了，还担心什么负担不起？按斯坦福的官方说法，70%的学生都能获得资助。周小平以为写推荐信是多么困难的事，说普通人家的孩子根本就是痴心妄想，他以为那是中国呢？我认识的一个普通华人家庭的子弟，为了上西点军校就找了国会议员给写了推荐信。
【在吃的问题上，美国人的现状也十分堪忧。民以食为天，很多美国人中午都是自己带饭吃的。两片面包夹一片火腿一片芝士一片西红柿两片生菜叶子，就是一顿饭。美国人为什么吃得如此节约呢？除了他们的味蕾不发达之。繁重的小费负担也是一个重要原因。在美国吃饭一般要强制收取用餐价格15%-20%的消费，不能不给的。所以即便去吃一顿路边小餐厅人均消费也在20美元-40美元，所以很少有人去，中午一般就直接带个汉堡或者三明治就解决问题了，而且天天如此，顿顿如此。】
小费一般是按惯例自愿给的，是对别人服务的欣赏，不给或给得少显得没品，并不是“强制收取”“不能不给”。人均消费20美元-40美元的算得上服务不错的中档餐厅了，如果是吃快餐或自助餐，用不了那么多钱也不必给小费。午饭时间一般也就一个小时，不是自己带饭就是去单位的自助餐厅吃，谁有那么多时间在上班时专门跑外面的餐馆吃午饭？周小平还以为是美国人吃不起怕付小费呢。
周小平只是在梦里游了趟美国，然后就开始信口开河控诉起美国的罪恶。他的这些胡言乱语，有的需要有在美国生活过的经验才能识破，有的则根本不需要，只要上网一查就知真假。这个“网络作家”连美国汽车价格、iPhone裸机销售价格之类很容易上网查明的事实都敢胡说，是把网民全当成像当官的那样容易糊弄吗？
美国实行的是从幼儿园到十二年级的十三年义务教育，称为K-12。美国85%的小孩上的是公立学校。周小平的意思是美国85%的父母大胆包天？2012年美国高中生退学的比例是7%(https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/fastfacts/display.asp?id=16 )，周小平要发明一门什么样的数学方法才能据此算出大部分美国公立学校的高中毕业率只有30%-50%？
【美国的富人则根本不会把自己的孩子送入这种所谓崇尚“散养”的学校，他们都会把自己子女送入教育及其严格的“私立学校”“教会学校”等等。而要上这些学校，除了要购买学校附近的超高价学区房之外还需要有人给你开关系递条子(推荐信制度)，否则想都不要想。】
美国私立学校并不划学区，公立学校才划学区，要上好的公立学校才需要购买学区房，可见周小平根本不知道私立学校是怎么回事。
【美国的私立学校有多贵？我们可以举例说明，美国排名前二十的大学，四年下来光学费都得25万美元以上，还不包括住宿和生活所需费用，因此大多数普通美国人都负担不起。想申请到奖学金非常困难，想问银行贷这么多钱也非常困难，如果你是普通人家的孩子，想要有人给你递条子(推荐信)根本就是痴心妄想。】
在美国，如果你是普通人家的孩子，被名牌大学录取，不用担心交不起学费。例如斯坦福大学是根据家庭收入的多少收取学费的，家庭年收入低于10万美元的学生学费全免，家庭年收入低于6万美元的学生则连住宿费都免了。(http://financialaid.stanford.edu )周小平一开头就自己说美国人的人均年薪约为三万五千美元，那也就是说，对大多数普通美国人来说，如果他们的小孩能考上斯坦福，都不用交学费了，还担心什么负担不起？按斯坦福的官方说法，70%的学生都能获得资助。周小平以为写推荐信是多么困难的事，说普通人家的孩子根本就是痴心妄想，他以为那是中国呢？我认识的一个普通华人家庭的子弟，为了上西点军校就找了国会议员给写了推荐信。
【在吃的问题上，美国人的现状也十分堪忧。民以食为天，很多美国人中午都是自己带饭吃的。两片面包夹一片火腿一片芝士一片西红柿两片生菜叶子，就是一顿饭。美国人为什么吃得如此节约呢？除了他们的味蕾不发达之。繁重的小费负担也是一个重要原因。在美国吃饭一般要强制收取用餐价格15%-20%的消费，不能不给的。所以即便去吃一顿路边小餐厅人均消费也在20美元-40美元，所以很少有人去，中午一般就直接带个汉堡或者三明治就解决问题了，而且天天如此，顿顿如此。】
小费一般是按惯例自愿给的，是对别人服务的欣赏，不给或给得少显得没品，并不是“强制收取”“不能不给”。人均消费20美元-40美元的算得上服务不错的中档餐厅了，如果是吃快餐或自助餐，用不了那么多钱也不必给小费。午饭时间一般也就一个小时，不是自己带饭就是去单位的自助餐厅吃，谁有那么多时间在上班时专门跑外面的餐馆吃午饭？周小平还以为是美国人吃不起怕付小费呢。
周小平只是在梦里游了趟美国，然后就开始信口开河控诉起美国的罪恶。他的这些胡言乱语，有的需要有在美国生活过的经验才能识破，有的则根本不需要，只要上网一查就知真假。这个“网络作家”连美国汽车价格、iPhone裸机销售价格之类很容易上网查明的事实都敢胡说，是把网民全当成像当官的那样容易糊弄吗？
北京微软咨询过的朋友可以看看这个消息：
Foreign workers: Microsoft gets green light from Ottawa for foreign trainees
The federal government has granted an exemption to Microsoft Canada that will allow the company to bring in an unspecified number of temporary foreign workers to British Columbia as trainees without first looking for Canadians to fill the jobs.
A notice posted on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website says foreign workers will receive specialized training in a new human resources development centre in the province. The tech giant will not have to perform a labour market impact assessment (LMIA) — a rigorous process that would include a search for Canadians who could fill the positions.
The exemption was granted under a provincial-federal agreement that gives a pass to companies that gain provincial approval.
The Canadian government argues the arrangement is the result of a significant investment by Microsoft that will create jobs for Canadians as well at a new 400-person training centre.
Nevertheless, some legal observers say the decision appears at odds with the government's promise to crack down on abuse in the system in order to protect Canadian jobs.
"There is certainly no justification that I can see that would support granting an exemption to a large number of foreign workers to come into Canada to take away jobs that could easily filled by Canadians," said Toronto immigration lawyer Lorne Waldman.
"On the one hand, the government is telling us they are protecting Canadian jobs; on the other hand they're signing agreements with big corporations in which they're allowing them to bring in foreign workers."
Two-year work permits
The government notice says the new training and development centre will focus on "software and engineering." The centre will add 400 jobs that will "include paid internships for Canadian students and long-term employees," as well as "bring international employees into 18-month rotational training positions."
Temporary Foreign Worker Program exemption for Microsoft
This notice of an exemption for Microsoft under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program was posted on Citizenship and Immigration Canada's website. (CIC)
The notice also says foreign workers will be given 24-month work permits to allow them to stay in Canada "until they are transitioned by Microsoft into a new position elsewhere."
A source familiar with the LMIA process, who did not wish to be named, says he's flabbergasted the government would allow the exemption, since it gives Microsoft a significant competitive advantage
The source, who works in immigration law, noted that many other tech companies also offer training but are not being given such an exemption. He said the trainees who come through the centre will not just be learning, they will be "developing product" for the company.
"It's fantastic that Microsoft wants to offer this [training centre], but a lot of companies offer unique opportunities [like this]," he said. "These are jobs in Canada that require work permits, and they could find Canadian graduates from computer science programs to fill them."
In an email, Citizenship and Immigration Canada spokesperson Sonia Lesage said the trainees are not going to be entering the Canadian workforce, and therefore won't be competing with Canadian workers.
"They are employees of a major international corporation who are being sent for training at the Centre of Excellence before moving on to positions at other Microsoft facilities," she wrote.
In a later email, Lesage said the international trainees will enter Canada under the International Mobility Program, while other foreign nationals at the facility "would be subject to all regular rules of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or International Mobility Program (IMP), depending on their specific situation."
Waldman called this "doublespeak," because the International Mobility Program includes all programs that are exempted from the LMIA process. He said the online notice clearly states the exemption is being made for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program at the request of the province.
And, he added, the exemption sets a precedent.
"There is no other exemption that is specific to a corporation, and it does not fall within any of the other categories where exemptions are normally given," he said. "The effect is to create a new category: the Microsoft Exemption. And, if Microsoft can get one then why not IBM?"
Foreign workers: Microsoft gets green light from Ottawa for foreign trainees
The federal government has granted an exemption to Microsoft Canada that will allow the company to bring in an unspecified number of temporary foreign workers to British Columbia as trainees without first looking for Canadians to fill the jobs.
A notice posted on the Citizenship and Immigration Canada website says foreign workers will receive specialized training in a new human resources development centre in the province. The tech giant will not have to perform a labour market impact assessment (LMIA) — a rigorous process that would include a search for Canadians who could fill the positions.
The exemption was granted under a provincial-federal agreement that gives a pass to companies that gain provincial approval.
The Canadian government argues the arrangement is the result of a significant investment by Microsoft that will create jobs for Canadians as well at a new 400-person training centre.
Nevertheless, some legal observers say the decision appears at odds with the government's promise to crack down on abuse in the system in order to protect Canadian jobs.
"There is certainly no justification that I can see that would support granting an exemption to a large number of foreign workers to come into Canada to take away jobs that could easily filled by Canadians," said Toronto immigration lawyer Lorne Waldman.
"On the one hand, the government is telling us they are protecting Canadian jobs; on the other hand they're signing agreements with big corporations in which they're allowing them to bring in foreign workers."
Two-year work permits
The government notice says the new training and development centre will focus on "software and engineering." The centre will add 400 jobs that will "include paid internships for Canadian students and long-term employees," as well as "bring international employees into 18-month rotational training positions."
Temporary Foreign Worker Program exemption for Microsoft
This notice of an exemption for Microsoft under the Temporary Foreign Worker Program was posted on Citizenship and Immigration Canada's website. (CIC)
The notice also says foreign workers will be given 24-month work permits to allow them to stay in Canada "until they are transitioned by Microsoft into a new position elsewhere."
A source familiar with the LMIA process, who did not wish to be named, says he's flabbergasted the government would allow the exemption, since it gives Microsoft a significant competitive advantage
The source, who works in immigration law, noted that many other tech companies also offer training but are not being given such an exemption. He said the trainees who come through the centre will not just be learning, they will be "developing product" for the company.
"It's fantastic that Microsoft wants to offer this [training centre], but a lot of companies offer unique opportunities [like this]," he said. "These are jobs in Canada that require work permits, and they could find Canadian graduates from computer science programs to fill them."
In an email, Citizenship and Immigration Canada spokesperson Sonia Lesage said the trainees are not going to be entering the Canadian workforce, and therefore won't be competing with Canadian workers.
"They are employees of a major international corporation who are being sent for training at the Centre of Excellence before moving on to positions at other Microsoft facilities," she wrote.
In a later email, Lesage said the international trainees will enter Canada under the International Mobility Program, while other foreign nationals at the facility "would be subject to all regular rules of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program or International Mobility Program (IMP), depending on their specific situation."
Waldman called this "doublespeak," because the International Mobility Program includes all programs that are exempted from the LMIA process. He said the online notice clearly states the exemption is being made for the Temporary Foreign Worker Program at the request of the province.
And, he added, the exemption sets a precedent.
"There is no other exemption that is specific to a corporation, and it does not fall within any of the other categories where exemptions are normally given," he said. "The effect is to create a new category: the Microsoft Exemption. And, if Microsoft can get one then why not IBM?"
续
U.S. immigration 'a factor'
Microsoft Canada did not immediately respond to questions about the deal.
But in an interview earlier this year with Bloomberg Businessweek, Karen Jones, Microsoft’s deputy general counsel, said the deal will allow Microsoft to bypass stricter U.S. rules on visas for foreign workers.
"The U.S. laws clearly did not meet our needs. We have to look to other places," she told the wire service. She went on to say Microsoft didn’t choose to expand in Vancouver "purely for immigration purposes, but immigration is a factor."
The source said that means the company will take advantage of rules governing intra-company transfers, which require employees to work for at least one year at a company subsidiary before being transferred to the U.S. He says the result will be a net disadvantage for Canada.
"So we're not getting any long-term benefit here — we're just a turnstile."
But the government argues the training centre will create Canadian jobs where there are none, saying it's "an important and beneficial development" for the country.
"Hosting the Microsoft Centre of Excellence in Canada will also provide training opportunities for Canadians and will create long-term jobs that would not exist otherwise," Lesage wrote.
The department did not indicate how many temporary foreign workers Microsoft intends to bring in each year, but said the number would increase "over time as the facility becomes fully established."
Foreign worker changes
Last June, when Employment and Social Development Minister Jason Kenney tabled reforms to the temporary foreign worker program, he emphasized provinces would not get a free pass when it came to the new rules, despite the longstanding side agreements or annexes that allowed this exemption.
At the time, his department wrote, "Annex agreements with provinces and territories are being changed so that employers that used to bring temporary foreign workers to Canada through these agreements will now be subject to an LMIA."
Kenney announced the overhaul after stories about alleged abuses surfaced in the media.
Since then, Kenney has been under pressure from small business groups, the restaurant and hospitality sector and provincial governments to ease up and once again allow more temporary workers in.
Waldman argues that the fact new Microsoft employees will be trained here means the company can't argue there's a skills shortage that requires them to bring in foreign workers.
"Why can't we have Canadian trainees hired by Microsoft? Why does Microsoft have to bring foreign trainees in to work in Canada without having to prove there aren't Canadians available for the positions?"
CIC的网页是：
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/english/resources/tools/temp/work/opinion/territories-provinces.asp
U.S. immigration 'a factor'
Microsoft Canada did not immediately respond to questions about the deal.
But in an interview earlier this year with Bloomberg Businessweek, Karen Jones, Microsoft’s deputy general counsel, said the deal will allow Microsoft to bypass stricter U.S. rules on visas for foreign workers.
"The U.S. laws clearly did not meet our needs. We have to look to other places," she told the wire service. She went on to say Microsoft didn’t choose to expand in Vancouver "purely for immigration purposes, but immigration is a factor."
The source said that means the company will take advantage of rules governing intra-company transfers, which require employees to work for at least one year at a company subsidiary before being transferred to the U.S. He says the result will be a net disadvantage for Canada.
"So we're not getting any long-term benefit here — we're just a turnstile."
But the government argues the training centre will create Canadian jobs where there are none, saying it's "an important and beneficial development" for the country.
"Hosting the Microsoft Centre of Excellence in Canada will also provide training opportunities for Canadians and will create long-term jobs that would not exist otherwise," Lesage wrote.
The department did not indicate how many temporary foreign workers Microsoft intends to bring in each year, but said the number would increase "over time as the facility becomes fully established."
Foreign worker changes
Last June, when Employment and Social Development Minister Jason Kenney tabled reforms to the temporary foreign worker program, he emphasized provinces would not get a free pass when it came to the new rules, despite the longstanding side agreements or annexes that allowed this exemption.
At the time, his department wrote, "Annex agreements with provinces and territories are being changed so that employers that used to bring temporary foreign workers to Canada through these agreements will now be subject to an LMIA."
Kenney announced the overhaul after stories about alleged abuses surfaced in the media.
Since then, Kenney has been under pressure from small business groups, the restaurant and hospitality sector and provincial governments to ease up and once again allow more temporary workers in.
Waldman argues that the fact new Microsoft employees will be trained here means the company can't argue there's a skills shortage that requires them to bring in foreign workers.
"Why can't we have Canadian trainees hired by Microsoft? Why does Microsoft have to bring foreign trainees in to work in Canada without having to prove there aren't Canadians available for the positions?"
CIC的网页是：
https://tuoshuiba-image.oss-cn-hangzhou.aliyuncs.com/system/tybbs/english/resources/tools/temp/work/opinion/territories-provinces.asp