beckiwoo

There is another thread entitled 'IEC 2015' - you should post in that one.

No point in making the kompass account as that was for last years visas. You will have to sign up for a new one for the 2015 visas.

kswoosh

Hi All - Quick Q - I've seen that the processing times for PNP is 8/9 months.

Given that the IEC only lasts 12, it doesn't give you a great deal of breathing room.

What's the best option for 'bridging the gap'?

Would be interesting to see what an employer's opinion is of you taking a 1/2 month 'sabatical' while you wait for the approval. Can't imagine they would be too thrilled about it.

bc2015

You could try and get a second IEC (if possible). You could also get an LMIA.

kswoosh

Yeah, thanks.

I'd imagine their favourite part will be when you tell them that it'll cost them $1,000 for the LMIA.

Guess I better just get my skates on once I land!! Definitely puts extra emphasis on landing as a visitor and activating your IEC once you find work...

David3627

You still have to fully leave employment at the end of your permit, even if you managed to get a permit to start the very next day.

WildfireV2

Out of curiosity, you have had 1 current IEC year & hoping to carry on this year correct?

Also noticing that your job was below the NOC threshold, had you not found your spouse would you be looking at returning home after the IEC periods for good? As I thought the whole point of using IEC was to gain work experience within a qualifying field so that you could apply for PR. Or as someone else told me, get 9 months canadian work experience in one of those 3 skilled areas to have a good shot at PR.

However, it seems that "finding a spouse" might be the absolute easiest route, which in my mind means you could essentially go and do any job you enjoy, find a spouse and apply for PR that way, instead of trying to gain experience within a qualifying field. Although this route has more risk essentially, is what I have said correct?

Please do correct me on anything, I am also learning & wanting to do the IEC but my circumstances are different I suppose.

I am 25, with a degree in Accounting, currently working within an accounting practice & my heart has decided I would rather do tonnes of other work than accounting, hell I think I would really enjoy some kind of IT programming work, or something more IT related and less tax related...

Problem is, if I get on the IEC, I believe that jobs in finance DO qualify for that whole NOC or FSW thing, under skilled catergory B, although I have forgotten now, but I would hate to go to an amazing place like Canada and then be stuck doing f***** accounts all day!

beckiwoo

It's all well and good 'finding a spouse' and if you are male and in Vancouver it will probably not be a problem for you (Vancouver men are in a very low league of their own)!

However you need to be living with them for at least 12 months before you can apply and show evidence of a committed relationship: photos, bills in both your names, names on tenancy agreements, insurance policies etc.

It's not just about finding someone and shacking up with them and trying to get PR

TheAwesomeMatt

Tbh Vancouver has a pretty terrible dating reputation for men & women. Whilst it's not difficult to find a casual relationship, I wouldn't count on finding a partner to sponsor you.

I'm actually heading back to Vancouver fairly soon, so I hope there has been a slight improvement in the dating scene. I'll have to find a new Rumpus Room....

dechamp

I agree

But it depends on what skill you have and what type of job you get some pay a lot lower than others.

But compared to the uk i feel vancouver is no more expensive.

Trouble with vancouver is people like to complain far to much yet they dont do sod all about it .

beckiwoo

For housing it's very expensive unless you are comparing it to London

kswoosh

But it's all about supply and demand, the reason that rent outside of London (and commuter areas) are low is because, once you get past Cambridge, it's all a <snip>

Rent in Vancouver may seem high, but that's because it's an awesome place to live.

Besides, the equivalent of £600/mo isn't expensive for a 1bd flat unless you are comparing it to squallor and/or some Northern hell hole.

Now.. where's my fishing emoticon.

kswoosh

Including this fallacy that dating in Vancouver is difficult.

Maybe if you tried saying hello to someone once in a while...

I had no issues, and I'm not exactly superb looking or in phenomenal shape. You just have to put yourself out there, not sit and home and moan about how horrible it all is.

All about a positive attitude

christmasoompa

Yeah, those Cotswolds are hideous aren't they?!

Which I'm sure the others have as well. Just because you've had no problems, you can't dismiss their comments as if they're not true. Different strokes for different folks and all that, please try a little empathy rather than belittling others experiences.

Thx.

beckiwoo

You said everything so I dont need to add anything extra

kswoosh

No, you're right, I should show more empathy, and in real life, I generally would. I was just playing a little game of wind up.

I also don't think that everything north of Cambridge is horrible... although that is a stereotype that A LOT of people believe to be true!!

That said... I do get quite annoyed at how much people complain about Vancouver. I mean, I get it, it has some flaws, but, at the end of the day, if you* don't like it, move. You're not a tree.

It just really irks me how much effort and energy people waste criticising Vancouver for its shortfalls.

*generally, not you personally