To all who are planning to attend pala the CIIP Seminar given by IOM (yung voluntary pre-departure seminar ng Canada with free snacks unlike PDOS
) - baka po pala may gustong sumabay sa amin ni Irene, sa May 4, Wednesday kami naka-schedule. By experience, wala masyadong new stuff na matututunan sa PDOS so Irene and I think its better we attend this one also kahit hindi required. Please see details below.
IOM Seminars: Canadian Orientation Abroad (COA)
Participants: voluntary for all Filipinos leaving the country as temporary workers under the Live-in Caregiver Program or in any permanent resident category
Length: one full day
Where: IOM office on the 24th Floor of the Citibank Tower Bldg. at 8741 Paseo de Roxas, Makati City
Cost: free-of-charge
Program: In the seminars, one will learn about the nature of the Canadian society, common problems of adaptation faced by newcomers, the rights and obligations of temporary workers and immigrants, the Canadian health and educational systems, how to find a job, how to look for a place to live in, the cost of living, and facts about the city in which you will be living in.
While attendance in these seminars is not mandatory, there are a lot of benefits that can be obtained in attending it. It will give you a lot of information on skills necessary for a successful adaptation in Canada; reliable information on issues and concerns regarding Canadian labor laws, contract expiry/extension, permanent resident status, sponsorship; and practical tips about life in Canada.
For more information and registration:
To register, accepted applicants must call the IOM office upon receiving instructions included in their visa package.
The COA seminar is held at the IOM office. Their telephone number: 811-3445, SMS: 09175684868, Fax: 848-1272, E-mail: COAmanila @ iom.int
Program sponsored by Citizenship and Immigration Canada
