Skilled Worker Program..Quebec

Important points for Quebec Skilled Worker Program are appended for your information:

French Proficiency

Some applicants may qualify with low French proficiency depending on their other qualifications.

A single applicant must score at least 55 points and an applicant with a spouse or common-law partner must score at least 63 points. The points are awarded to the applicants with university degrees and college degrees or to those with technical or vocational diplomas. High school level diplomas with technical or vocational components can be awarded high points. Not only this, the points are also awarded to the applicants who have obtained a diploma or certificate related to occupations that are in demand in Quebec.

Point for Spouse and Children

This Program takes into account both the principal applicant’s qualifications and those of his/her spouse. This program awards points for the spouse/partner including Education, Area of Training, Work, Experience, Age, and French Language Proficiency. Applicants can also obtain points for their children.

An applicant can qualify under any occupation. At present, all occupations are open and a job offer from a Canadian employer is not required to be eligible.

Successful candidates are first issued a Quebec Selection Certificate and then a Canadian Permanent Resident Visa. 

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Why Use a RCIC in Canadian Immigration?

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Before acquiring the services of an immigration consultant, it is important to understand the difference between a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) and an unauthorized provider of immigration services.  RCICs are required to abide by a strict Code of Professional Ethics – available here.  There will be numerous benefits associated with utilizing the services of a RCIC and serious risks associated with utilizing the services of these unauthorized providers.  
Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada


RCICs vs. Unauthorized Providers of Immigration Services:

Attribute	Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant	Unauthorized Provider of Immigration Services
Accountable to ICCRC; complaints are taken seriously	Yes	No – accountable to no one
Monitored by ICCRC; non-compliance is taken seriously	Yes	No – may operate unknown to authorities
Supported by ICCRC to enhance quality of services	Yes	No – not supported by anyone
Knowledgeable and informed on immigration law and Canadian immigration system	Yes	No – no education prerequisite on immigration issues
Proficient in English or French	Yes	No – may be unable to communicate properly in English or French
Required to abide by stringent ethical and professional rules that are designed to protect consumers	Yes	No – not subject to any ethical requirements
Possess valid Errors and Omissions Insurance for enhanced consumer protection	Yes	No – may not have any Errors and Omissions Insurance
Work with agents known to ICCRC	Yes	No – no information on their associates
Required to provide evidence of good character prior to becoming Regulated	Yes	No – may have committed fraudulent or illegal activities in the past

Study in Mauritius/ Cruise Jobs

Dear Students,
Greetings of the day!
In keeping with its mission to support the scholastic endeavors of young people, Our college in Mauritius is awarding scholarships.

 Listed below are the eligibility requirements and the timeline for application:

To be eligible for the Scholarship and Mentorship Awards Program applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Be completed + 2;

2. Must speak English.

3. Application must reach us by 30th May 2013.

 The Board of Directors of college, Mauritius has taken this decision unanimously to promote and provide willful opportunities to the young International students.

 Hope this would further motivate your esteemed selves to provide a path breaking career opportunities to the young students.

Kindly check the Program details below:

Course: Level-5 Award in Travel and Business Studies/Practical Training in any of the Specialization- House keeping Techniques department; Food Production department; Pastry Production department; Bar & Restaurant Services department; wine Studies department and Front Office Operations department.

Awarding Body: ICM, UK

Course Duration: 1 year

Visa duration: 1yr training + 1 yr stay back

Placement: Guaranteed after the course completion* (Cruise Liner Jobs: Min. Salary $724 to $2500, Jobs in Star Properties: Min. Sal. 15000 MUR to Max. 45000 MUR)

Part Time Jobs: Legally eligible to work for 20hrs/week. (Min. part time job salary 5000 MUR/month)

Intake: Monthly

Fee:  Actual Course fee $9000 - $2000 (scholarship) = $7000

Accommodation: 6 months free accommodation; all the utility bills to be paid by the boarders on sharing basis, should deposit $350 as a caution deposit which is refundable.

 The student has to remit 50% fee after the offer letter is issued and the remaining 50% after the watermarked visa is issued.

Please feel free to call me or email me for further details.

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Canada. Occupation List for Immigration May 2013 to April 2014

Eligible Occupations List

The eligible occupations stream will have an overall cap of 5,000 new applications and sub-caps of 300 applications in each of the 24 occupations on the list.

Eligible occupations (with their corresponding 2011 National Occupation Classification code):

• 0211 Engineering managers
• 1112 Financial and investment analysts
• 2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers
• 2131 Civil engineers
• 2132 Mechanical engineers
• 2134 Chemical engineers
• 2143 Mining engineers
• 2144 Geological engineers
• 2145 Petroleum engineers
• 2146 Aerospace engineers
• 2147 Computer engineers (except software engineers/designers)
• 2154 Land surveyors
• 2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
• 2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
• 2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
• 3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
• 3142 Physiotherapists
• 3143 Occupational Therapists
• 3211 Medical laboratory technologists
• 3212 Medical laboratory technicians and pathologists' assistants
• 3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
• 3215 Medical radiation technologists
• 3216 Medical sonographers
• 3217 Cardiology technicians and electrophysiological diagnostic technologists, n.e.c. (not elsewhere classified)

Minimum Language Threshold

All prospective applicants to the FSWP should first determine whether they meet the new minimum language threshold: Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 or Niveaux de compétence linguistique canadiens (NCLC) 7 in all four skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing). To prove language proficiency, a prospective applicant must take a third-party language test from an organization designated by the Minister and submit their test report along with their application to CIC.
Language test results will be accepted by CIC for two years from the date that they were issued by the designated organization

Every year, tens of thousands of newcomers create new economic opportunities for themselves and for Canada by joining this country’s labour force. Many come to stay in Canada permanently (as permanent residents) through Canada’s immigration programs for skilled workers, or through the Provincial Nominee Program operated by many of Canada’s provinces and territories. Other newcomers come to Canada to start their own business or to work temporarily to help Canadian employers address short-term requirements for employees in specific occupations.

Come to Canada — One of the best countries in the world!

Canada is consistently ranked as one of the best countries in the world to live. It is easy to understand why thousands of people choose Canada every year. From its strong, stable economy and vibrant, cosmopolitan cities to the breathtaking beauty of its natural environment, Canada offers newcomers opportunities and a quality of life that are second to none.

Skilled workers

If you have skills and experience that meet Canada’s labour market needs, you may qualify for permanent resident status in Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Other factors, including education, the ability to speak English or French well, and whether you have an offer of employment are also considered.

Provincial Nominee Program

As part of the Canadian immigration system, most provinces and territories of Canada have agreements with the federal government that allow them to nominate immigrants who have the skills to meet their specific economic and labour market needs. One of the standard requirements of the Provincial Nominee Program is that applicants intend to settle in the province that nominates them.
To qualify for this program, you must apply to the province or territory where you wish to settle and complete its provincial nomination process. The provinces and territories have different requirements and each has its own application process.

Foreign credentials assessment

Before applying to immigrate to Canada, it is important to consider the requirements to work in Canada, including the steps you may need to take to have your training, qualifications and experience as a professional, technical or skilled worker recognized in Canada. It’s also a good idea to learn more about labour market trends and how to look for employment in Canada.

Business Immigration Program

If you are a businessperson, an investor or someone with self-employment experience, you may be eligible for permanent resident status in Canada through the Business Immigration Program.
This program is designed for newcomers who have financial resources to invest in Canada, as well as businesspeople who will own and operate businesses that can contribute to Canada’s economic prosperity and create jobs for Canadians. People with self-employment experience in farm management, the arts or athletics may also be eligible for permanent resident status through this program.
There are three categories for business immigrants to Canada:

• investors;
• entrepreneurs; and
• self-employed people.

There are different experience and financial requirements for each category.

Working in Canada temporarily

Every year, thousands of people enter Canada to work temporarily through the Temporary Foreign Worker Program. Temporary workers help Canadian employers address shortages of people with particular skills or work experience. As a temporary foreign worker, you may eventually become eligible to apply for permanent resident status in Canada. In fact, the Canadian Experience Class was created in 2008 to offer some temporary foreign workers the opportunity to stay in Canada on a permanent basis.
As part of your application, you will need to include some documents that will be provided by your employer in Canada, including a detailed job offer. Your employer may also have to obtain permission from the Government of Canada to hire you. If this is required, your employer will also give you a copy of a document called a Labour Market Opinion to include with your application for a work permit. The Labour Market Opinion is just one of the factors that will be assessed as part of your application.

Entering Canada — The basic requirements

Whether you are coming to Canada to study, visit, work or live permanently, everyone must meet basic requirements. For example, you must not pose a threat to the health, safety or security of Canada. As well, any record of criminal activity could prevent you from being allowed to come to Canada. This includes convictions for shoplifting or driving while impaired. You also must not provide false information or fraudulent documents, or withhold information that could be related to your application.

MANITOBA BUSINESS IMMIGRATION PROGRAM

Canada, Manitoba

Documents for Canada Immigration, Temporary Resident Visa.

•  Application for Temporary Resident Visa

If this application form is completed electronically, place the barcode page (page 5 of 5) on the top of each individual application package.

• Family Information

 Statutory Declaration of Common-law Union

• Use of a Representative

 if applicable

• Fee payment receipt in an acceptable format:

• Valid passport (there must be one blank page other than the last page available in each passport)

• Two photos -meeting the requirements of

. On the back of the photos, write your name and date of birth

• Photocopy of your current immigration document demonstrating your legal status in   Canada (e.g.study or work permit)

• If you are currently studying in Canada, proof of your current studies - a current letter and original transcript from the educational institution you are attending, attesting to your attendance

• If you are currently working in Canada, proof of your current employment - a letter from your employer 

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Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada
 

MBA Courses in Mauritius by UK Universities..

Great Opportunity for Cruise line jobs & Hotel management Abroad..

UK Business Schools are well-positioned Management Schools in Mauritius approved by TEC, Mauritius and certified by Mauritius Qualification Authority(MQA).

The college in collaboration with CHTC,CTH (UK) offers Hotel Management Courses and MBA/PG Courses.
Paid Intern-ship : The intern-ship will be paid after 45 days from the college start date for the experienced candidates ( Those who has experience in service industry) on the below courses. And if the candidate doesn't have a experience he will paid after six months of the course.
(Minimum of 5000 MUR depends upon their experience it may increase also.)

A Brief information about the courses in hotel management.
COURSE DETAILS:
1) Certificate course:
a) House Keeping techniques for beginner
b) Food Production for beginner
c) Restaurant & Bar Service for beginner
d) Pastry production for beginner
e) Front office for beginner
f) Wine studies for beginner
Eligibility: 10+2 with English Medium Background
Fee : 7000USD (including of course fee, visa charges, medical test,
airport pick-up, 6months accommodation, and local conveyance).

Break up Fee:
Tution fee and University Fee : 5500USD(includes visa fee and local conveyance)
Optional Package : 1500USD(which includes airport pickup,medical tests, 6months accommodation and paid internship)
Employment opportunity : After the completion of the course and Intern-ship the candidate will get an opportunity to work with star hotels,cruise lines etc, but under conditions such as the overall score of performance in Intern-ship, attendance score, passing marks in the exam etc. By full filling the conditions he may get an offer in cruise lines starts from 724USD to 2500 USD per month.
Certification : The qualifying students will get an experience certificate from the hotels where he has been placed for the intern-ship, and an qualifying certificate form Constance Hotels.
2) Diploma in Hotel Management, Advance diploma and Diploma in Tourism Management.
Fee : 10,000 USD (including of course fee, visa charges, medical test, airport pick-up, one Year accommodation, Paid internship and local conveyance).
Break up Fee:
Tution fee : 5300USD
University Fee : 1700USD
Total : 7000USD
(includes visa fee, local conveyance and Job Guarantee for hotel management courses)
Optional Package : 3000USD
(which includes airport pick up,medical tests, one Year accommodation and paid intern-ship)
Why study in Mauritius?

1. No IELTS/TOEFL
2. Paid Internship
3. Cruise liners salary starting from $724-$2500
4. No consulate interview as Visa is processed by the College
5. 100% Visa success rate
6. International exposure.
7. High employment potential compared to Singapore, Switzerland etc.
8. Low cost of living with International standard livelihood.
9. 100% placement assistance.

Regards

Omega Study Abroad

Educational/Career  Consultant India I UK I Ireland

Mauritius Law

The judiciary is independent, and trials are fair. The legal system is generally non-discriminatory and transparent. Expropriation is unlikely. Enforcement of laws regarding intellectual property rights is relatively effective. The Independent Commission Against Corruption investigates offenses and can confiscate the proceeds of corruption and money laundering. Mauritius is one of Africa’s least corrupt countries.

Property Rights 70.0 

Freedom From Corruption 51.0

Property Rights

The property rights component is an assessment of the ability of individuals to accumulate private property, secured by clear laws that are fully enforced by the state. It measures the degree to which a country’s laws protect private property rights and the degree to which its government enforces those laws. It also assesses the likelihood that private property will be expropriated and analyzes the independence of the judiciary, the existence of corruption within the judiciary, and the ability of individuals and businesses to enforce contracts.
The more certain the legal protection of property, the higher a country’s score; similarly, the greater the chances of government expropriation of property, the lower a country’s score. Countries that fall between two categories may receive an intermediate score.
Each country is graded according to the following criteria:

• 100—Private property is guaranteed by the government. The court system enforces contracts efficiently and quickly. The justice system punishes those who unlawfully confiscate private property. There is no corruption or expropriation.
• 90—Private property is guaranteed by the government. The court system enforces contracts efficiently. The justice system punishes those who unlawfully confiscate private property. Corruption is nearly nonexistent, and expropriation is highly unlikely.
• 80—Private property is guaranteed by the government. The court system enforces contracts efficiently but with some delays. Corruption is minimal, and expropriation is highly unlikely.
• 70—Private property is guaranteed by the government. The court system is subject to delays and is lax in enforcing contracts. Corruption is possible but rare, and expropriation is unlikely.
• 60—Enforcement of property rights is lax and subject to delays. Corruption is possible but rare, and the judiciary may be influenced by other branches of government. Expropriation is unlikely.
• 50—The court system is inefficient and subject to delays. Corruption may be present, and the judiciary may be influenced by other branches of government. Expropriation is possible but rare.
• 40—The court system is highly inefficient, and delays are so long that they deter the use of the court system. Corruption is present, and the judiciary is influenced by other branches of government. Expropriation is possible.
• 30—Property ownership is weakly protected. The court system is highly inefficient. Corruption is extensive, and the judiciary is strongly influenced by other branches of government. Expropriation is possible.
• 20—Private property is weakly protected. The court system is so inefficient and corrupt that outside settlement and arbitration is the norm. Property rights are difficult to enforce. Judicial corruption is extensive. Expropriation is common.
• 10—Private property is rarely protected, and almost all property belongs to the state. The country is in such chaos (for example, because of ongoing war) that protection of property is almost impossible to enforce. The judiciary is so corrupt that property is not protected effectively. Expropriation is common.
• 0—Private property is outlawed, and all property belongs to the state. People do not have the right to sue others and do not have access to the courts. Corruption is endemic.

Mauritius Background..

Independent since 1968, Mauritius is a successful democracy and one of Sub-Saharan Africa’s strongest economies. Navin Ramgoolam of the Mauritius Labour Party has been prime minister since 2005. Mauritius has a well-developed legal and commercial infrastructure and a tradition of entrepreneurship and representative government. It also has one of the region’s highest per capita incomes. The government is trying to modernize the sugar and textile industries while promoting diversification into such areas as information and communications technology, financial and business services, seafood processing and exports, and free trade zones. Agriculture and industry are less important than they were, and services, especially tourism, are now the economic mainstay. The government still owns utilities and controls imports of rice, flour, petroleum products, and cement. Mauritius has made maritime security a priority and in 2012 signed a deal with Britain’s Royal Navy for the transfer of suspected pirates captured by Britain to Mauritius for prosecution.

Mauritius Taxes..

 The income and corporate tax rates are a flat 15 percent. Other taxes include a value-added tax (VAT), and the overall tax burden is equal to 18.5 percent of total domestic income. Government spending has increased to 24.6 percent of total domestic output. The budget deficit has been under control, and public debt hovers around 50 percent of GDP. 

  Government Spending 81.9  

     Fiscal Freedom 92.1 

Government Spending

This component considers the level of government expenditures as a percentage of GDP. Government expenditures, including consumption and transfers, account for the entire score.
No attempt has been made to identify an optimal level of government expenditures. The ideal level will vary from country to country, depending on factors ranging from culture to geography to level of development. However, volumes of research have shown that excessive government spending that causes chronic budget deficits and the accumulation of sovereign debt is one of the most serious drags on economic dynamism.
The methodology treats zero government spending as the benchmark, and underdeveloped countries with little government capacity may receive artificially high scores as a result. However, such governments, which can provide few if any public goods, are likely to receive lower scores on some of the other components of economic freedom (such as property rights, financial freedom, and investment freedom) that reflect government effectiveness.
The scale for scoring government spending is non-linear, which means that government spending that is close to zero is lightly penalized, while levels of government spending that exceed 30 percent of GDP lead to much worse scores in a quadratic fashion (for example, doubling spending yields four times less freedom). Only extraordinarily large levels of government spending—for example, over 58 percent of GDP—receive a score of zero.
The expenditure equation used is:

GE_i = 100 – α (Expenditures_i)²

where GE_i represents the government expenditure score in country i; Expenditures_i represents the total amount of government spending at all levels as a portion of GDP (between 0 and 100); and α is a coefficient to control for variation among scores (set at 0.03). The minimum component score is zero.
In most cases, general government expenditure data include all levels of government such as federal, state, and local. In cases where general government spending data are not available, data on central government expenditures are used instead.

Mauritius Regulatory Efficiency

With no minimum capital requirements, the overall start-up process has been simplified. Launching a business takes five procedures and six days on average. Licensing requirements remain time-consuming, taking over 100 days to complete. Labor regulations are not rigid, and the costs of terminating employment are relatively low. Inflationary pressures have increased, but overall monetary stability has been well maintained.

Business Freedom 78.2 

Labor Freedom 72.3 

Monetary Freedom 75.4 

Business Freedom

Business freedom is an overall indicator of the efficiency of government regulation of business. The quantitative score is derived from an array of measurements of the difficulty of starting, operating, and closing a business. The business freedom score for each country is a number between 0 and 100, with 100 equaling the freest business environment. The score is based on 10 factors, all weighted equally, using data from the World Bank’s Doing Business study:

• Starting a business—procedures (number);
• Starting a business—time (days);
• Starting a business—cost (% of income per capita);
• Starting a business—minimum capital (% of income per capita);
• Obtaining a license—procedures (number);1
• Obtaining a license—time (days);
• Obtaining a license—cost (% of income per capita);
• Closing a business—time (years);
• Closing a business—cost (% of estate); and
• Closing a business—recovery rate (cents on the dollar).2

Each of these raw factors is converted to a scale of 0 to 100, after which the average of the converted values is computed. The result represents the country’s business freedom score. For example, even if a country requires the highest number of procedures for starting a business, which yields a score of zero in that factor, it could still receive a score as high as 90 based on scores in the other nine factors. Canada, for instance, receives scores of 100 in nine of these 10 factors, but the 14 licensing procedures required by the government equate to a score of 64.5 for that factor.
Each factor is converted to a scale of 0 to 100 using the following equation:

Factor Score_i = 50 factor_average/factor_i

which is based on the ratio of the country data for each factor relative to the world average, multiplied by 50. For example, on average worldwide, it takes 18 procedures to get necessary licenses. Canada’s 14 licensing procedures are a factor value better than the average, resulting in a ratio of 1.29. That ratio multiplied by 50 equals the final factor score of 64.5.
For the six countries that are not covered by the World Bank’s Doing Business report, business freedom is scored by analyzing business regulations based on qualitative information from reliable and internationally recognized sources.

Mauritius Economic Freedom

Mauritius’s economic freedom score is 76.9, making its economy the 8th freest in the 2013 Index. Its overall score is essentially the same as last year, with improvements in property rights and labor freedom counterbalanced by declines in freedom from corruption and monetary freedom. Mauritius is ranked 1st out of 46 countries in the Sub-Saharan African region.
Maintaining its status as one of the world’s 10 freest economies, Mauritius continues to be a global leader in economic freedom. All the pillars of economic freedom are solidly maintained. The small island economy benefits greatly from a sound and transparent legal framework that strongly upholds the rule of law. Budgetary reforms remain largely on course, keeping public debt and budget deficits under control despite expansionary fiscal policy since 2008.
With a stable business climate, Mauritius sustains a dynamic entrepreneurial environment. Barriers to free trade are low, and commercial operations are aided by efficient regulations that support open-market policies. Inflationary pressures are under control, and foreign investment is welcome.

Quick Facts

• Population:
  • 1.3 million
• GDP (PPP):
  • $19.3 billion
  • 4.1% growth
  • 4.5% 5-year compound annual growth
  • $14,954 per capita
• Unemployment
  • 7.8%
• Inflation (CPI):
  • 6.5%
• FDI Inflow:
  • $400.4 million
  
  Open Market
  The trade-weighted average tariff rate is very low at 1.1 percent, and there are relatively few non-tariff barriers. The investment framework is open and efficient, facilitating the flow of new investment. The growing financial sector, dominated by private commercial banks, is competitive. The number of non-performing loans is declining, and banking continues to be well-capitalized and resilient despite ongoing global financial turbulence.
  
  Trade Freedom 87.9 

  Investment Freedom 90.0 

  Financial Freedom 70.0 

   

  Trade Freedom
  Trade freedom is a composite measure of the absence of tariff and non-tariff barriers that affect imports and exports of goods and services. The trade freedom score is based on two inputs:
  

  • The trade-weighted average tariff rate and
  • Non-tariff barriers (NTBs).

  Different imports entering a country can, and often do, face different tariffs. The weighted average tariff uses weights for each tariff based on the share of imports for each good. Weighted average tariffs are a purely quantitative measure and account for the basic calculation of the score using the following equation:
  

  Trade Freedom_i = (((Tariff_max–Tariff_i )/(Tariff_max–Tariff_min )) * 100) – NTB_i

  where Trade Freedom_i represents the trade freedom in country i; Tariff_max and Tariff_min represent the upper and lower bounds for tariff rates (%); and Tariff_i represents the weighted average tariff rate (%) in country i. The minimum tariff is naturally zero percent, and the upper bound was set as 50 percent. An NTB penalty is then subtracted from the base score. The penalty of 5, 10, 15, or 20 points is assigned according to the following scale:
  

  • 20—NTBs are used extensively across many goods and services and/or act to effectively impede a significant amount of international trade.
  • 15—NTBs are widespread across many goods and services and/or act to impede a majority of potential international trade.
  • 10—NTBs are used to protect certain goods and services and impede some international trade.
  • 5—NTBs are uncommon, protecting few goods and services, and/or have very limited impact on international trade.
  • 0—NTBs are not used to limit international trade.

  We determine the extent of NTBs in a country’s trade policy regime using both qualitative and quantitative information. Restrictive rules that hinder trade vary widely, and their overlapping and shifting nature makes their complexity difficult to gauge. The categories of NTBs considered in our penalty include:
  

  • Quantity restrictions—import quotas; export limitations; voluntary export restraints; import–export embargoes and bans; countertrade, etc.
  • Price restrictions—antidumping duties; countervailing duties; border tax adjustments; variable levies/tariff rate quotas.
  • Regulatory restrictions—licensing; domestic content and mixing requirements; sanitary and phytosanitary standards (SPSs); safety and industrial standards regulations; packaging, labeling, and trademark regulations; advertising and media regulations.
  • Investment restrictions—exchange and other financial controls.
  • Customs restrictions—advance deposit requirements; customs valuation procedures; customs classification procedures; customs clearance procedures.
  • Direct government intervention—subsidies and other aid; government industrial policy and regional development measures; government-financed research and other technology policies; national taxes and social insurance; competition policies; immigration policies; government procurement policies; state trading, government monopolies, and exclusive franchises.

  As an example, Botswana received a trade freedom score of 79.7. By itself, Botswana’s weighted average tariff of 5.2 percent would have yielded a score of 89.7, but the existence of NTBs in Botswana reduced the score by 10 points.
  Gathering tariff statistics to make a consistent cross-country comparison is a challenging task. Unlike data on inflation, for instance, countries do not report their weighted average tariff rate or simple average tariff rate every year; in some cases, the most recent year for which a country reported its tariff data could be as far back as 2002. To preserve consistency in grading the trade policy component, the Index uses the most recently reported weighted average tariff rate for a country from our primary source. If another reliable source reports more updated information on the country’s tariff rate, this fact is noted, and the grading of this component may be reviewed if there is strong evidence that the most recently reported weighted average tariff rate is outdated.
  The World Bank publishes the most comprehensive and consistent information on weighted average applied tariff rates. When the weighted average applied tariff rate is not available, the Index uses the country’s average applied tariff rate; and when the country’s average applied tariff rate is not available, the weighted average or the simple average of most favored nation (MFN) tariff rates is used.1 In the very few cases where data on duties and customs revenues are not available, data on international trade taxes or an estimated effective tariff rate are used instead. In all cases, an effort is made to clarify the type of data used and the different sources for those data in the corresponding write-up for the trade policy component.
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Canada Immigration !!

There are many different categories for professionals and workers under which you may qualify for your Canada Immigration (Permanent Resident) Visa: Federal and Quebec Skilled Worker, Provincial Nominee, Federal Self-Employed, and Canadian and Quebec Experience Class. We can help you with the process of immigration to Canada.

 

Do you intend to reside in Montreal or another city in the province of Quebec?
The Quebec Immigration selection system is based on a human capital model so applicants do not require a job offer. You may be eligible to immigrate to Canada under the Quebec Skilled Worker, Quebec Experience Class, or Quebec Business / Investor categories.