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  • Immigrants in Canada will continue to boost Real Estate Market in the next 5 years.

    Immigrants in Canada will continue to boost Real Estate Market in the next 5 years.

    IMMIGRANTS IN CANADA WILL CONTINUE TO BOOST REAL ESTATE MARKET IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS

    BY: GIN AGUILAR

    Every year, more than 200,000 immigrants from different countries around the globe are being admitted and welcomed as new immigrants by the government of Canada. It should come as no surprise then that if the current international migration level remains the same, immigrants in Canada will continually boost the real estate market and are projected to acquire 680,000 homes over the next five years.

    According to the Newcomer 2019 survey done by Royal LePage real estate company, newcomers to Canada make up 21 percent of homebuyers. For the said survey, “newcomers” have been described as persons who relocated to Canada within the last 10 years. Respondents consist of immigrants, refugees and people with a student or working visa. The average time spent in Canada by respondents is four years.

    President and CEO of Royal LePage Phil Soper mentioned in a news interview with CBC’s Radio-Canada that “In addition to supporting Canada’s economic growth, newcomers to Canada are vital to the health of our national real estate market”. Soper also said that new immigrants represent between 2 to 3 million people, while the total Canadian population is approximately 37 million. “What was remarkable to us is just how many newcomers coming to Canada are focused on owning a home. Depending on the region of the country, almost all newcomers arrive with the necessary funds to purchase a home,” Soper further added.

    The survey revealed that 86 percent of newcomers see real estate as a good investment. “It is not surprising that immigrants view owning a home in Canada as a good investment. Having lived abroad myself, I have seen first-hand the challenges of relocating a family to a different country. It takes courage and commitment. Newcomers are doing more than investing in Canadian real estate, they are investing in their family’s future,” Soper continued.

    It is also important to note from the survey that upon arriving in Canada, 64 percent of newcomers prefer to rent, while 18 percent opt to live with family or friends to avoid high rental costs, and 15 percent purchase their own homes.

    Recently, Canada has been ranked as the country with the highest quality of life and has always been included as one of the best countries in the world. The maple-leaf country is also known to have one of the most tolerant immigration policies in the world. It is, therefore, no wonder that most of the immigrants arrive with the needed knowledge, skills and capital because Canada is one of the top choices for skilled and capable people to live and settle with their families.

    JCA LAW OFFICE has dedicated and competent Filipino-Canadian lawyers who will gladly help and ensure that your real estate closings (purchase and sale) and refinancing transactions will be smooth and stress-free. You may visit us at 168B Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto, ON M4P 1A6. We also have a satellite office conveniently located at 4th Floor Suite 406 of 160 Eglinton Ave. East, the same building where our Philippine Consulate office is currently located. We likewise have capable and hardworking licensed Immigration consultants to assist you regarding your immigration matters.

    References

    https://www.usnews.com/news/best-countries/quality-of-life-rankings

    https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/royal-lepage-newcomer-survey-2019-homeownership-rate-real-estate-1.5322197

  • Canada to add 1 million immigrants over the next three years

    Canada to add 1 million immigrants over the next three years

    Filipino Canadians

    Canada wants 1 million more immigrants over the next 3 years

    By Mariana Teixeira

    Canada, a country well-known for its diversity and mixed culture, has been taking in many immigrants from all across the world for the past hundred years. In fact, there are four categories of immigrants:

    1. Family-class (closely related persons of Canadian residents living in Canada)
    2. Economic immigrants (skilled workers and business people)
    3. Refugees (people who are escaping persecution, war, torture or cruel and unusual punishment)
    4. Humanitarian and other categories (people accepted as immigrants for humanitarian or compassionate reasons).

    All these types of people come to Canada for better jobs, higher education and better lifestyle choices. Canada is a very welcoming and multicultural country, but it also comes with its own perks. In order to stay in Canada, you have to apply as a permanent resident (PR). Permanent residency is a person’s resident status in a country of which they are not citizens and this is usually for a permanent period.

    Once you have applied as a permanent resident and you have been living in Canada for 3-5 years, you may eventually apply to become a Canadian citizen. Being a Canadian citizen is such a wonderful thing because that means you get to stay in Canada without any problems, plus you get to enjoy all the healthcare benefits being provided by the Government. Another option for you to legally stay in Canada is to get a visa. A visa is a temporary authorization for a person to live in or visit a country. It is reported that there are over 38,000 immigrants in Canada since early 2017. Many people who came here are always saying that they are going to go back to their home country because they miss it but in the end, they get used to staying in Canada and simply enjoy living here so they decide not to leave.

    Canada is such a welcoming and multicultural country that it is impossible to leave. Canada is known for accepting everyone regardless of their race or background. If you come to Canada as a skilled immigrant, you and your family will benefit from world-class education and a high quality of life. Canada is a diverse and multicultural country with plenty of support to help you and your family achieve success once you’ve settled in. Canada is a great place to live and work. In fact, Canada is ranked as the second-best country in the world behind Germany, from a list of 60 countries for overall sustainability, cultural influence, entrepreneurship, economic influence and most importantly, quality of life.

    Coming to Canada is such a great experience for everyone and people migrating to this beautiful country makes it a wonderful place to live in. No wonder Canada wants one million more immigrants over the next 3 years or until 2021.

    So seize this opportunity, come and visit JCA LAW OFFICE to speak to one of our immigration lawyers and qualified consultants. Our main office is located at 168B Eglinton Ave. East, Toronto, ON M4P 1A6. We have another location right within the Philippine Consulate building at 160 Eglinton Ave. East, Suite 406, Toronto, ON M4P 3B5.

    You may also book your appointment by sending us an email at info@filipinolawyer.ca.

    Reference

    https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/canada-million-immigrants-years/story?id=60306973

  • Why Do Immigrants Need an Immigration Lawyer: Why Not?

    Why Do Immigrants Need an Immigration Lawyer: Why Not?

    Question: What if you’re an aspiring immigrant? You will need help from an immigration lawyer to process the papers for you, but unfortunately that is not what people – specifically Filipinos are taking the time to consider.

    One of the first things people will learn when considering immigration is just how different the laws are.

    The legal lexis itself, though still consisting of the same jargons, set a host of different parameters, leaving the people searching for answers more confused than when they started.

    That said, people still choose to either seek help from their friends – their “kumares and kumpares,” who are-more often than not-as clueless as they are in the general scheme of things, or in some cases, heedlessly fill out online forms and join online forums while hoping for the best.

    Perhaps it is the availability of information in the Internet that gives them the confidence to do so, relying on readily available resources. However, it should be noted that these readily available resources may or may not be as reliable as they seem at first glance.

    It is a gamble, simply put, and therein lies the problem.

    As such, it is highly recommended that a consultation be conducted-not just a random consultation, mind you, but a proper one, wherein an immigration lawyer will be asking particular questions regarding the client’s situation, along with appraising the documents at hand.

    With this, any uncertainties will be cleared, and the client will have the opportunity to raise any questions that might arise and be given satisfactory answers from a trustworthy source who knows the subject inside and out.

    A consultation is an entirely confidential process, where all relevant issues are addressed so that the immigration lawyer can obtain a complete knowledge of a client’s immigration matter. This way, any disturbances during the immigration filing will be avoided.

    When the immigration lawyer has gotten all pertinent information, the client will be given proper legal advice.

    Based on the case, the immigration lawyer will also be able to provide a time line for the whole process, and might even determine potential conclusions, such as the possibility of the application going through.

    The consultation is also a great way for the client to see in person who they are dealing with, and they can determine if the immigration lawyer is reputable enough to represent them.

    Moreover, they can see for themselves if the immigration lawyer actually knows the subject matter, and they can gauge the immigration lawyer’s capabilities firsthand.

    Benefits of Consulting with an Immigration Lawyer

    Procuring the services of an immigration lawyer lessens the chances of delays and complications in the process, since there already is a good understanding of the process itself, the guidelines involved, and the general and specific rules and regulations that encompass the procedure.

    Intrinsically, an immigration lawyer will assist the client in the navigation of the immigration system, and an effective immigration lawyer will be skilled enough to steer the client to positive results.

    An immigration lawyer’s services, once retained, include the provision of a retainer agreement wherein the professional relationship between the client and the immigration lawyer will be established. The client will also be given instructions as to how to proceed, as well as a detailed list of necessary documents for moving the case along.