I too have worked as an assistant to not-so-fine physiotherapists at large intitutions working with the elderly. It is easy to get trapped into thinking that most physio is done that way. What happens is that if an institution has low standards and poor work ethic among the physios, then it is hard to get Canadian assistants. So these places hire international physio assistants who feel they have few options to leave. It is a trap. Can someone get out of this trap? YES! of course, you will get out when you pass the exams. You will also do better if you improve your English.
I don't know any tricks to speed up the process with the alliance. Perhaps I will learn some in time. What we need to do as Canadian physio, is to improve the way the alliance communicates to applicants. If enough of us raise our voice about it, it will get done.