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A vaccine is our best shot at ending the Covid-19 pandemic. After over a year of research, development, and trials, here’s what you need to know about the 2 leading vaccines, the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine and the Moderna vaccine. Health Canada approved the Pfizer vaccine last Dec. 9, 2020, followed by the Moderna vaccine 2 weeks later on Dec 23. The federal government has signed agreements with Moderna for 40 million doses of its two-dose vaccine. Those will eventually join the... up to 76 million doses agreed to with Pfizer and BioNTech, rounding up enough doses to inoculate every Canadian by next fall. As of January 6, 2021, 0.479% or 182,114 of Canada’s population have received the vaccine. Read more: https://globalnews.ca//canada-coronavirus-vaccines-list-u/ COVID-19 vaccine tracker: https://www.ctvnews.ca//coronavirus-vaccine-tracker-how-ma

Avoid hiccups in your immigration journey amidst the holiday rush! Here’s what one of our clients have to say: We have been a client of LJD Law since 2018 and they have been helping us ever since. Our Immigration Lawyer, Lou Janssen Dangzalan, personally assessed our profile and handled our whole application. He is very detailed, straightforward and really approachable. With the help of Lou and his team, we arrived here in Canada last year with me on a student visa and my pa...rtner on a work visa. We kept in touch and [Lou] continuously updated us about anything related with our pathway, especially now with the pandemic. LJD Law has helped us and a lot of our friends to pursue our goals here in Canada. We highly recommend this firm and honestly, it is one of our best investments! Gain more confidence with LJD Law by your side. Just go to our website for a free assessment! www.ljd-law.ca

Anita Quidangen has been working at a Canadian long-term care facility since 1988. With more than three decades of service to her name, Quidangen has also worked tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, rendering double shifts when necessary. Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau thanked Quidangen for her valuable service as a frontliner in a Facebook post. Read more: https://www.cnnphilippines.com//filipina-canada-covid-vacc

The healthcare system in Canada varies from province to province. Here are some of the medical services covered by the government in Canada’s top provinces! Want to live in a country where healthcare is a top priority? Get a free assessment on our website and see how you can enter Canada! https://ljd-law.ca

Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada recently announced that they will be allowing some post-graduation work permit (PGWP) holders to apply for an extension of up to 18 months! Normally, PGWPs cannot be extended and an international student may only apply for it once in a lifetime. If you think you qualify and you have questions, book a consultation with us.

Have you heard of the Polar Bear Swim? Every year, people in Canada take a plunge in icy cold waters to raise money for charitable organizations. Because of Covid-19 restrictions this year, a Digital Dip will take place instead of the actual event. From plunge to pledge, anyone can join by using the #PBPolarBearDip2021 hashtag! Other Canadian traditions include going ice fishing, skiing, snowboarding or ice skating, and watching the dazzling Aurora Borealis in the sky.

Increase your chances of getting approved by avoiding these glaring mistakes! Or talk to us and we’ll guide you through every step of the way. Go for a free assessment at www.ljd-law.ca/free-assessment

For study permit applicants destined for Quebec, please note that CAQ (Quebec Acceptance Certificates) will no longer be able to submit applications as of today, December 30, 2020if you are destined for the enumerated private career colleges listed in the image below. If you are affected and want to know what your options are, book a consultation with us! #yourmove #studyincanada... https://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca//caq-/index.html

Canada wants international students to stay. Supporting the country's campaign to welcome 1.2 million new immigrants by 2023, Marco Mendicino, Canada's Minister of Immigration sends a message to all current and aspiring international students - "We don't just want you to study here, we want you to stay here." "The government has made significant efforts to encourage international students to settle permanently in Canada, as they help create jobs and fill labour shortages so o...ur businesses can thrive. They bring strong employment and language skills, bolstered by their Canadian education and work experience, so they are typically well positioned to apply for permanent resident status. More than 58,000 graduates successfully applied to immigrate permanently in 2019, and their decisions to stay in Canada will help to address our stark demographic challenges. Whether as nurses on the pandemic’s front lines, or as founders of some of the most promising start-ups, international students are giving back to communities across Canada as we continue the fight against the pandemic. Their status may be temporary, but the contributions of international students are lasting. This new policy means that young students from abroad who have studied here can stay and find work, while ensuring that Canada meets the urgent needs of our economy for today and tomorrow. Our message to international students and graduates is simple: we don’t just want you to study here, we want you to stay here. The Honourable Marco E. L. Mendicino, P.C., M.P., Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship" Read the full article here: https://www.canada.ca//government-of-canada-announces-new- #canadianimmigrationlawyer #canadianimmigration #studentpathwaytocanada

Patricia Gauthier, general manager of Moderna Canada, told CBC News that a shipment of 168,000 doses would arrive in the country within 48 hours. https://www.cbc.ca//canada-approves-moderna-vaccine-1.5852

Just in time for Christmas, another 5,000 candidates will be issued an Invitation to Apply for Permanent Residence (ITA)! In the latest Express Entry draw, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-off was set at 468. This is the lowest CRS cut-off score this year for an all-program draw. Candidates under FSW, CEC, FST, and Provincial Nominees were considered. Is your score competitive enough to get an Invitation to Apply for Permanent Residence? Do you want to know h...ow to increase your points? Find out how by getting a free assessment at our website: http://ljd-law.ca #canadianimmigration #immigration #canadavisa

Starting in one hour! See you there! If you're a care worker in Canada, do attend this free information session. The session will be in English and Tagalog.

The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) announced Wednesday, Dec. 16, that a Canadian astronaut will fly around the moon in 2023 on the Artemis 2 mission "This will make Canada only the second country after the U.S. to have an astronaut in deep space and send the first Canadian around the moon" https://www.space.com/canadian-astronauts-artemis-moon-miss

Anita Quidangen, a personal support worker at the Rekai Centre long-term care facility in Toronto, was the first person in Ontario to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

Vaccination Day is here! Ontario begins its COVID-19 vaccination campaign with Anita Quidangen, a personal support worker. Ontario will roll out the vaccine in three phases, beginning with long-term care, retirement home residents, and the staff who provide care to those groups.

The employment landscape in Canada is progressive, dynamic, and diverse. Here are the in-demand employment opportunities in Canada for the year 2020 and beyond.

The vaccines have arrived in Canada! Expecting 6,000 in Ontario by tomorrow.

Taking stock: where do LJD Law PC clients come from? Here's a map.

LJD Law is participating in a free webinar on December 19, 2020. Please register here: https://rebrand.ly/FCLN-legalinfo-seminar Head on over to FCLN's Facebook Page to follow them and get updates on future events.

Where do you go when you miss the taste of home? Here are some of the top Filipino restaurants offering curbside pick-up, delivery, or catering services around Ontario.

Health Canada approves the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for use yesterday, December 9, 2020. About 249,000 doses of the two-dose vaccine are expected to arrive as early as next week, with up to 76 million doses on the way. For more information about the vaccine, here's a source you can check out: https://www.canada.ca//drugs/vaccines/pfizer-biontech.html

Another 5,000 candidates will be issued an Invitation to Apply for Permanent Residence (ITA)! In the latest Express Entry draw, the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score cut-off was set at 469. The draw was an all-program draw, meaning all candidates under FSW, CEC, FST, and Provincial Nominees were considered. Is your score competitive enough to get an Invitation to Apply for PR? Find out now by getting a free assessment at our website: http://ljd-law.ca ... #canadianimmigration #immigration #canadavisa

Health Canada approves first COVID-19 vaccine!

UPDATE ON VACCINES: Canada has secured an agreement with Pfizer to begin early delivery of doses of their vaccine candidate. We’re now scheduled to receive up to 249,000 of our initial doses of Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine this month, with millions more on the way.

What does it mean to be part of the Filipino diaspora in Canada? Lou Janssen Dangzalan reflects on his personal history and experience in this article. Read more: http://vancouverimmigrationblog.com/on-the-philippines-and/

Simbang Gabi, eating bibingka and puto bumbong, lighting the parol, and going to Greenhills for Christmas shopping These are just a few of the things that make the holidays in the Philippines so endearing. If you’re feeling nostalgic about the holidays, share with us your favorite Filipino Christmas traditions below!

Leading financial and news groups such as the Business Insider consistently rank Canada as one of the best places to live in the world. And according to the Conde Nast Traveler, Canada’s got the whole work-life balance thing sorted out! Experience assistance in every aspect of your life, from education, employment, healthcare, to social benefits when in Canada. Planning #YourMove? Take our free assessment at our website: https://www.ljd-law.ca/free-assessment

Canada appoints former NATO Commander, Major General Dany Fortin to head its mass immunization campaign. Canadians can expect that if all goes well, to have more than half of us vaccinated by next September, said the prime minister, adding this significant positive news ... https://youtu.be/v6O38-5FEf4

Looking for answers? Here are some of the FAQs about migrating to Canada. Join us on December 5, 2020, 8 PM Manila time for a FREE webinar to determine the right immigration pathway for you. Register here: https://forms.gle/yErquWURDTf8ZXS68

Our immigration lawyer Lou Dangzalan shares important guidelines that every visa applicant must follow. If you want to know tips about a specific immigration pathway, contact us at [email protected] Get a free assessment: https://www.ljd-law.ca/free-assessment

Recent changes in Canada’s caregiver programs now allow pre-screening for the applicant and his or her family. This significant adjustment allows better integration into Canada. Read the whole article: https://www.rappler.com//evolution-canada-caregiver-program

We are here to help you plan your move to Canada. We’ll start by giving you a free assessment based on your current situation and recommend the possible roadmaps for your migration to Canada. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to get your free assessment at our website. If you need further assistance, you may send us an email at [email protected].

Glorious autumnal bike ride in Toronto. Yes, in Toronto. Canada ain’t just ice... well, unless it’s halo-halo (see pics)

The pandemic has worsened living and working conditions for caregivers in Canada and an advocacy group called the Migrant Rights Network is advancing the cause of migrant justice. Immigration lawyers like Lou Janssen Dangzalan are working to promote more humane work hours, protection from wage theft, and ultimately, clear pathways to permanent residency for caregivers. Read full article: https://www.theglobeandmail.com//article-canada-needs-a-p/

We lost a great Canadian today. May you rest in peace, Alex Trebek. Answer: we love you, Alex!

Explore the different programs in Canada’s popular universities and gain a competitive edge over the rest! Our Study Pathway Program can help you find the right learning institution for you. Get a free assessment on our website: https://ljd-law.ca/free-assessment

Moving to a new country is a big decision. Hiring an immigration lawyer is a smart decision. Get a free assessment at our website: www.ljd-law.ca... #YourMove

Our cases are rising. The virus is spreading. And the window to turn this around is closing. We’re doing everything we can to help the provinces, small business... owners, and people like you get through this. Tune in to our Tuesday update for more: Les cas sont en hausse au pays. Le virus se propage. Et bientôt on ne pourra plus renverser la tendance. On fait tout ce qu’on peut pour aider les provinces, les propriétaires de petites entreprises et les gens comme vous à s’en sortir. Notre mise à jour : See more

Our client, Asti Livingston, an actor and a top-notch pilot, had her citizenship ceremony today via Zoom. Welcome to our snug 38 million-strong Canadian family, Asti!

Great news! Canada has decided to increase the intake of immigrants for the next 3 years. From its initial plan of taking in 300k people, Canada increases its plan to welcome at least 400k new immigrants per year from 2021-2023. What are you waiting for? Get your free assessment and recommendation at http://ljd-law.ca/free-assessment Read the full article here: https://www.thestar.com//canada-raises-immigration-targets

Immigration is essential to getting us through the pandemic, but also to our short-term economic recovery and our long-term economic growth... As we look to recovery, newcomers create jobs not just by giving our businesses the skills they need to thrive, but also by starting businesses themselves. Marco E. L. Mendicino, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration

Bonjour tout le monde ! Si vous parlez français, il y a des changements concernant l'Entrée express! En bref, il y aura une augmentation de 15 à 25 points pour les candidats francophones et de 30 à 50 points pour les candidats bilingues ! Renseignez-vous ! Prenez rendez-vous avec nous pour plus d'info.

Last week, Lou Dangzalan was invited to speak before Value our Families, a group of immigration advocates in the United States, as well as to members of the US Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC). Watch as Lou Dangzalan, together with his friend and colleague Will Tao of Edelmann & Co. in Vancouver, discuss Canada's points-based immigration system, and how it impacts families, Canada's diversity, and low-wage workers. This video provides an overview of Canada's immigration system. If you want to know more about Canada's immigration system and how you can immigrate to Canada, book a consultation with us! Send us a DM.

Listen as Lou talks about humanitarian & compassionate grounds applications as the alternative remedy in Canadian immigration law. Yesterday, we learned that two of our clients' post-graduation work permits were approved. Normally, this would be another day at the office, but the clients had to ask for humanitarian & compassionate grounds consideration because they misunderstood how Canadian immigration rules apply to them. If LJD Law had not made H&C submissions, their PGWP... applications would have been refused, or worse: the applicants would have all their permanent residence dreams crushed with one stroke of a pen. Lou Dangzalan of LJD Law, together with Will Tao of Edelmann & Co. Law Offices in Vancouver, were guests on Migration Conversations. This podcast is hosted by Jamie Liew, professor at the University of Ottawa's Faculty of Law (Common Law Section), where she teaches Immigration and Refugee Law. Jamie Liew was Lou's immigration law professor and remains an inspiration and mentor; she is the co-author of the go-to textbook in Canadian immigration law, published by Irwin Law in Canada: https://irwinlaw.com/product/immigration-law-2-e/ If you or a loved one need help in pleading your H&C case to Immigration, book a consultation with us!

We’re investing in COVID-19 vaccine candidates, supporting a vaccine and antibody production facility, and increasing our country’s biomanufacturing capacity - ...all to keep you safe. Tune in now for the details: Pour vous protéger, on investit dans des candidats-vaccins contre la COVID-19, on soutient une installation de production de vaccins et d’anticorps à Québec et on augmente la capacité de biofabrication de notre pays. Regardez maintenant : See more

Do you want to sponsor your loved one to Canada? Talk to us! Get a free assessment! https://ljd-law.ca/family-sponsorship

Lou Dangzalan from LJD Law and Will Tao from Edelmann & Co. will be speaking today to American immigration advocates with Value our Families and the US Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.

Important information re: outbound traffic, Philippines!

The borders officially re-open for international students on October 20, 2020! Have you started your application process yet? Not sure if the student pathway is for you? Get your free assessment now! >> https://ljd-law.ca/free-assessment #immigration #canada #studyabroad

Autumnal feel #fallforCanada

Canada just launched its parent/grandparent sponsorship for 2021. It's a lottery system. Our lawyer, Lou Dangzalan speaks to the CBC's Carole MacNeil about how the return to the lottery system impacts Canadian immigration, overall. Watch the full interview here: #cdnimm

Happy Thanksgiving #fallcolors #thanksgiving2020

Thank you. Team LJD Law & ThinkNorth

Where our clients are from, version 2.

Pursue your passion in Canada! We’ll help you get here :)

Taking a pause? We recommend goat therapy and a hike in the woods #fallforcanada

Back in April, Lou Dangzalan was interviewed by Vancouver Immigration Blog on his take on Canadian immigration and the Filipino-Canadian community. Read more here: http://vancouverimmigrationblog.com/on-the-philippines-and/

If you're interested in Permanent Residence pathway options in Canada, this webinar is for you! In this webinar, we will dive deep into the details of the Express Entry points system and studying in Canada while exploring how you can set up a pathway to permanent residence. Join us! Webinar fee is at $15 CAD (approximately 500 PHP)... REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/EtwEUz7vmn53HDcA6 October 17, 2020 at 8:00 PM Manila time. This webinar will be in English and Tagalog. #immigration #canadianimmigration #canada

Over the summer, our very own Lou Dangzalan was nominated in the 2020 Canadian Lawyer Magazine's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers. "Canadian Lawyer is defining influential as not just about bright stars, big deals, or number of media mentions although those may play a part. It is about people who have power and influence the laws, justice system, and legal profession in Canada and abroad today." https://commonlaw.uottawa.ca//2020-canadian-lawyer-magazin

Major Update: Canada is allotting 10,000 slots for parents and grandparents this year! Contact us if you want your parents/grandparents to come join you in Canada

This month, our lawyer Lou Dangzalan will be joining Will Tao of Edelmann and Co. (Vancouver) to brief US immigration advocates and congressional staffers, and some members of the US Congress on the topic of Canada’s balancing act between family reunification and economic immigration.

Do you want to study in Canada? Follow us for more updates!

Plot twist: international students who submitted an application for a study permit from outside Canada are now able to secure their permits if presently physically IN Canada. Book a consultation with us to see if you qualify: www.ljd-law.ca

Fall is here. Fall for Canada.

We can help you get here!

Do you want to move to Canada? We'll be there for you every step of the way. Get a free assessment at http://ljd-law.ca now!