parker14

Hi folks, I thought I would start a new thread for any tradesmen/women applying for an FSW visa.
It doesn't matter what trade you are in or what stage in the process you are at. All experiences, thoughts, ideas etc. are welcome.

As far as I see it, the main areas are:

1. The visa application process for employed/self-employed

2. Skills credentials assessment

3. Employment prospects

4. Province you intend to live in

As for me, I am an Electrician and have applied under NOC codes 7241 and 7242. I sent my application to Sydney NS. at the end of August last year.
I completed my medicals around 3 weeks ago and am now awaiting the next stage in the application or rejection. My ECAS is "in process".

My desired location is Vancouver BC. but I am flexible depending on employment prospects.

The next stage for me is to start getting my credentials assessed (Red Seal) and I have emailed a few provincial training authorities to compare their requirements.

Please feel free to ask or add any questions/comments.

Thanks

parker14

Nobody?

Aviator

Red Seal don't assess credentials. It may be worth your while looking through their web site, Red Seal is an inter provincial endorsement of a provinces apprenticeship qualification. Experienced tradesman can challenge the exam if they can prove sufficient experience. The Provincial training authorities are the right way to go, this is how you end up challenging the Red Seal.

parker14

Yes you are right, I have already been in contact with BC, AB and Ont about their qualification certificate programs. I am just trying to gather/exchange as much info as possible.

Thanks

joinerboy

Hi Parker
Your threads a nice idea, all the best with your application.

parker14

Thanks joinerboy, I thought it was too, but not much response to date. Maybe there aren't too many tradesmen going over there.

johngrimes

Olympics are over...

parker14

Thanks for that useful piece of information.

joinerboy

Next you'll tell us the world cup is nearly over

AmyDavid

One would assume they poster meant that now the Olypmics are over, hundreds of trades people are no longer desparately needed, so the influx has slowed down somewhat!

There are still trades coming over but though I think most are coming over using the skilled worker route (though obviously that option was closed off to some back on 26th June) Back in 2007 when we first came over, most came over on Temporary Work Permits, such was the demand for you trades people.

A good site to look at for info on whether you need to be licensed or not (along with lots more info) is http://www.workingincanada.gc.ca/con...cid=1&lang=eng

daniel2412

Hi
Im a plumber thinking of moving over to BC.
Any ideas on what is required with regards to job refrences and proving your hours in the field?Done 2 years since 3 year apprenticeship do you know if apprentice hours count towards total?
Cheers

joinerboy

Hi Parker
The fsw route with a confirmed offer of employment
is still available and fsw cat1 ( without job ) is still available to those on the revised 'list' although each occupation NOC on the list is capped at 1000 as I understand it.

parker14

Not sure about plumbing, but have just read that apprenticeship years don't count towards the electrical Red Seal for the accrual of work experience. Have you applied for a visa yet?

parker14

Thanks joinerboy,

I'm at the stage of waiting for a passport request or a rejection letter.
But useful info for anyone else thinking of applying.

joinerboy

You require minimum of 1 years within the last 10 years in your chosen NOC, so 2 years experience will allow you to apply ( provided everything else stacks up )
Regards apprenticeship this will help with your education points.
Remember there are several requirements you need to meet before you can apply .
Hope this helps