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A10 IMMIGRATION PHILIPPINE ASIAN NEWS TODAY January 16 - 31 , 2017

The Notary Corner

By Editha Corrales Nelson Immigration Consultant , Notary Public , Mediation / Arbitrator
Family reunification is a key immigration commitment for the Government of Canada . Immigration , Refugees and Citizenship Canada is speeding up processing for spousal sponsorship applicants . On December 7 , 2016 , we announced important changes to enable processing of most spousal sponsorship applications within a 12-month time frame . Cases that are more complex would need more time to process .
IF YOU ’ RE A NEW APPLICANT
Use the new application package to apply to sponsor your spouse , partner or child , whether they are in Canada or outside Canada . See what ’ s new with the application package .
We will process the majority ( about 80 percent ) of applications within 12 months from the day we receive them . Find out what you can expect from the new process . If you ’ ve already
Nailunsad ang Pahirman ng Bayan Micro Lending Program taong 2010 pagkatapos ilunsad ang One Filipino Cooperative of BC noong Oktubre 30 , 2009 . Layunin ng programa na tuganan ang pinansiyal na pangangailangan ng ating mga kababayan sa oras ng kagipitan .
Taong 2011 ay nakita ng VanCity Savings ang Credit Union na isa ring kooperatiba , ang Programang Pahiram ng Bayan na makakatulong sa mga Filipino lalo na sa panahon ng pangangailangan . Nagbigay ang VanCity ng grant “ seed money ” pandagdag sa pondong nalikom ng mga members para mas marami itong matulungan .
Ang Pahiraman ng Bayan Micro Lending Service ay serbisyo para sa mga kababayan na nangangailangan ng mabilis na pagkakautangan lalo na sa panahon ng biglaang pangangailangang pinansiyal . Ito ay alternatibong paraan upang ang mga kababayan lalo sa mga baguhan at wala pang credit history na hindi matulungan ng mga tradisyunal at pormal na
started filling out an application using the old application package , you can still use it . We will continue to accept new applications using the old package if we receive them on or before January 31 , 2017 . After this date , we will accept only applications using the new package .
In using the new application package , be sure to include all the forms and documents listed on the appropriate checklist . If you don ’ t include all the required forms and documents , we won ’ t accept your application for processing , and it will be sent back to you .
IF YOU ’ VE ALREADY APPLIED
As announced on December 7 , 2016 , we are working to finalize the majority ( about 80 percent ) of applications already received within 12 months , by the end of December 2017 .
If you ’ ve already been waiting to have your application finalized for some
lending institutions tulad ng mga bangko , payday loan services at iba pang pahiraman ay magkaroon ng pagkakataong makapanghiram sa simple at may mas mababang tubo .
Sa kasalukuyan ay marami na kababayan natin ang nakapa-avail ng programa sa ibat-ibang kadahilanan . Ilan dito ay humiram dahil sa mga biglaang pangangailanang personal or pangangailangan ng mga ka-aanak na nasa Pilipinas . Iba naman ay humiram para pambili ng sasakyan , gamit sa bahay , pambayad sa mga bills or

NOTICE – Faster Processing Times for Spouses and Partners

time , the new changes do not mean you ’ ll have to wait an additional 12 months . We will continue to process applications in the order they ’ re received .
To help us process your file faster , you do not need to contact us , but please
• make sure your information is up to date ;
• link your application to your online account to receive communication and requests from us electronically .
I M P O R T A N T INFORMATION FOR ALL APPLICANTS
Please be sure to respond quickly to our requests for information .
• If we ask you to give us additional information , please answer promptly and follow the instructions we give you in our request .
The success of our efforts to reduce wait times for everyone relies on your cooperation .
All applications will continue to undergo the

“ PAHIRAMAN NG BAYAN ” TULONG SA ATING KABABAYAN taon .

Paano makaka-avail ng Programang Pahiraman at iba pang serbisyo ng kooperaiba ? Simple lang po .
Para sa mga nais makaavail ng serbisyo at iba pang impormasyon , makipagugnayan po : Call / Text 604- 780-2061 ; Email : filcoopbc @ yahoo . ca ; Facebook : Fillipino Cooperative or Website : www . filcoopbc @ yahoo . ca .
The One Filipino Cooperative of BC , the first ever Filipino Co-operative Organization in BC was launched on October 31 , 2009 . The Co-op ’ s objective is to enhance the lives of the members , our kababayans , and support one another through cooperative effort or bayanihan . It is founded on the principles of selfhelp , responsibility , equality , democratic governance , focus on services to members , equitable distribution of benefits and earnings , and commitment for community growth and development .
KAYANG-KAYA KUNG SAMA-SAMA ! sa credit card , pambili ng ticket at baon pauwi sa Pinas , pandagdag puhunan at marami pang mga kadahilan .
Ang Pahiraman ng Bayan Program ay tulong din para maturuan at ma-obliga ang ating sarili na makapagipon para sa panahon ng ating pangangailangan . Hindi ka makaka-avail ng serbisyong pahiraman kapag hindi ka nag-save ng iyong membership share . Ang membership share habang nasa koop ay kumikita sa pamamagitan ng profit share na ipinamamahagi kada
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necessary screening to ensure that individuals do not pose a safety , security or health risk to Canadians and that the relationships are genuine .
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A Canadian Certified Immigration Consultant , Certified Senior Advisor and a Notary Public in the City of Burnaby , Editha Corrales Nelson ’ s preferred areas of practice are Powers of Attorney , Wills Preparation , International Legal Documents , Name Changes , Affidavits , Letters of Invitation , Statutory Declarations ,
Drafting of Business Contracts and other notarial services . For an appointment , please call : 604-777-2757 .
The following should not be construed as providing legal advice and information in this column is intended only as a general guide and should not be applied to specific circumstances without further consultation . For more information on the subject , contact Editha Corrales Nelson at 604-777- 2757 or email : corrales @ shaw . ca .