can anyone help????
Sep 27th 2003, 5:50 pm
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can anyone help????
Hi
We want to emigrate to Canada.
We have written to the Emigration Bereau and they have informed us that they will take our case for approx £4,000. Rather expensive considering there are no guarantees.
Apparently we can apply under the skilled worker route as chris is a welder (excellent at his job by the way - if there are any sponsors out there!!)
We are about 10 points short which means that unless he can secure a job we have no chance - but - without a job no visa and no visa no job????
Where do we go from here- has anyone been in this position and found a way around it. We are willing to work really hard to get to where we want to be but we seem to have hit a brick wall.
Any help would be really appreiciated.
Kate and Chris
We want to emigrate to Canada.
We have written to the Emigration Bereau and they have informed us that they will take our case for approx £4,000. Rather expensive considering there are no guarantees.
Apparently we can apply under the skilled worker route as chris is a welder (excellent at his job by the way - if there are any sponsors out there!!)
We are about 10 points short which means that unless he can secure a job we have no chance - but - without a job no visa and no visa no job????
Where do we go from here- has anyone been in this position and found a way around it. We are willing to work really hard to get to where we want to be but we seem to have hit a brick wall.
Any help would be really appreiciated.
Kate and Chris
Sep 28th 2003, 12:09 am
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I have been in touch with someone who got a job in Saskatchewan. All I know is, we need skilled workers here. If you email me at [email protected] I can put you in touch with him. He is, I believe, a welder/sheet metal worker in the UK.
He should be able to give you some advice. I know he came here and was offered a job and now he has gone back to England to do the leg work.
He should be able to give you some advice. I know he came here and was offered a job and now he has gone back to England to do the leg work.
Sep 28th 2003, 3:00 am
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There are several provincial nomination programs which may be able to help if you appear on their skills shortage list. The following website shows some of the different types of provinces which are currently doing schemes and the points system is often different so you may qualify- see http://www.tcscanadainc.com/provprog.html
It's a lot of sifting through the small print though as some nominations prefer you to have a job offer and some don't mind as long as you're on the skills shortage list. For instance I've just found a link to the Sasketchwan program and speciality welding is listed as a skill in demand at http://www.immigrationsask.gov.sk.ca...htm#Designated and if you click on the title welder in the list it even lists a company which employs emigrant workers. (Also just underneath the skills list there's a link to Sasketchwan manufacturers guide and if you type in welder there it brings up 47 companies. I'm not trying to get you guys to move there in particular I just used this province as an example!) It's certainly worth mooching around the provincial schemes and see if you get in that way and often once you're nominated you can side step the interview stage.
Another tip, if you haven't already come across it, is the central immigration website which has all the forms downloadable online free so you can by pass the expensive immigration lawyer altogether!
http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.html There's also a list of the provincial programs here at http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/skill.../contacts.html
It's a lot of sifting through the small print though as some nominations prefer you to have a job offer and some don't mind as long as you're on the skills shortage list. For instance I've just found a link to the Sasketchwan program and speciality welding is listed as a skill in demand at http://www.immigrationsask.gov.sk.ca...htm#Designated and if you click on the title welder in the list it even lists a company which employs emigrant workers. (Also just underneath the skills list there's a link to Sasketchwan manufacturers guide and if you type in welder there it brings up 47 companies. I'm not trying to get you guys to move there in particular I just used this province as an example!) It's certainly worth mooching around the provincial schemes and see if you get in that way and often once you're nominated you can side step the interview stage.
Another tip, if you haven't already come across it, is the central immigration website which has all the forms downloadable online free so you can by pass the expensive immigration lawyer altogether!
http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.html There's also a list of the provincial programs here at http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/skill.../contacts.html
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Sep 28th 2003, 3:19 pm
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Thanks so much for the useful information. We will probably drive you all mad with questions now though!!!
Kate and Chris
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Sep 28th 2003, 4:00 pm
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One thing to be aware of is that the Canadian Government are looking at 'relaxing' the points systems for skilled workers. My partner told me about this so i am not really sure about the facts. Maybe someone on this page will be able to englarge on what i have said?
Also, they look at your case seperately and just because you are a few points less of the pass mark doesnt mean you will be rejected.
It is all about assessing whether you will be able to settle in canada without help from the system and whether you will be able to bring something to Canada, ie. skilled talented workforce.
Keep your eyes peeled about the proposed changes.
Also, they look at your case seperately and just because you are a few points less of the pass mark doesnt mean you will be rejected.
It is all about assessing whether you will be able to settle in canada without help from the system and whether you will be able to bring something to Canada, ie. skilled talented workforce.
Keep your eyes peeled about the proposed changes.
Sep 28th 2003, 5:39 pm
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Originally posted by gsmith1610
One thing to be aware of is that the Canadian Government are looking at 'relaxing' the points systems for skilled workers. My partner told me about this so i am not really sure about the facts. Maybe someone on this page will be able to englarge on what i have said?
Also, they look at your case seperately and just because you are a few points less of the pass mark doesnt mean you will be rejected.
It is all about assessing whether you will be able to settle in canada without help from the system and whether you will be able to bring something to Canada, ie. skilled talented workforce.
Keep your eyes peeled about the proposed changes.
One thing to be aware of is that the Canadian Government are looking at 'relaxing' the points systems for skilled workers. My partner told me about this so i am not really sure about the facts. Maybe someone on this page will be able to englarge on what i have said?
Also, they look at your case seperately and just because you are a few points less of the pass mark doesnt mean you will be rejected.
It is all about assessing whether you will be able to settle in canada without help from the system and whether you will be able to bring something to Canada, ie. skilled talented workforce.
Keep your eyes peeled about the proposed changes.
The points system often changes so keep an eye on the following website http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/skilled/index.html for the latest points. This is the main governemnt website so should be updated regularly.
Sep 29th 2003, 6:01 pm
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Originally posted by crazydaisy
There are several provincial nomination programs which may be able to help if you appear on their skills shortage list. The following website shows some of the different types of provinces which are currently doing schemes and the points system is often different so you may qualify- see http://www.tcscanadainc.com/provprog.html
It's a lot of sifting through the small print though as some nominations prefer you to have a job offer and some don't mind as long as you're on the skills shortage list. For instance I've just found a link to the Sasketchwan program and speciality welding is listed as a skill in demand at http://www.immigrationsask.gov.sk.ca...htm#Designated and if you click on the title welder in the list it even lists a company which employs emigrant workers. (Also just underneath the skills list there's a link to Sasketchwan manufacturers guide and if you type in welder there it brings up 47 companies. I'm not trying to get you guys to move there in particular I just used this province as an example!) It's certainly worth mooching around the provincial schemes and see if you get in that way and often once you're nominated you can side step the interview stage.
Another tip, if you haven't already come across it, is the central immigration website which has all the forms downloadable online free so you can by pass the expensive immigration lawyer altogether! http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.html There's also a list of the provincial programs here at http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/skill.../contacts.html
There are several provincial nomination programs which may be able to help if you appear on their skills shortage list. The following website shows some of the different types of provinces which are currently doing schemes and the points system is often different so you may qualify- see http://www.tcscanadainc.com/provprog.html
It's a lot of sifting through the small print though as some nominations prefer you to have a job offer and some don't mind as long as you're on the skills shortage list. For instance I've just found a link to the Sasketchwan program and speciality welding is listed as a skill in demand at http://www.immigrationsask.gov.sk.ca...htm#Designated and if you click on the title welder in the list it even lists a company which employs emigrant workers. (Also just underneath the skills list there's a link to Sasketchwan manufacturers guide and if you type in welder there it brings up 47 companies. I'm not trying to get you guys to move there in particular I just used this province as an example!) It's certainly worth mooching around the provincial schemes and see if you get in that way and often once you're nominated you can side step the interview stage.
Another tip, if you haven't already come across it, is the central immigration website which has all the forms downloadable online free so you can by pass the expensive immigration lawyer altogether!
http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.html There's also a list of the provincial programs here at http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/skill.../contacts.html
Hi,
For those living outside Canada, how does one about contacting prospective employers under the PNP scheme?
HiLo
Sep 29th 2003, 6:02 pm
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Originally posted by crazydaisy
There are several provincial nomination programs which may be able to help if you appear on their skills shortage list. The following website shows some of the different types of provinces which are currently doing schemes and the points system is often different so you may qualify- see http://www.tcscanadainc.com/provprog.html
It's a lot of sifting through the small print though as some nominations prefer you to have a job offer and some don't mind as long as you're on the skills shortage list. For instance I've just found a link to the Sasketchwan program and speciality welding is listed as a skill in demand at http://www.immigrationsask.gov.sk.ca...htm#Designated and if you click on the title welder in the list it even lists a company which employs emigrant workers. (Also just underneath the skills list there's a link to Sasketchwan manufacturers guide and if you type in welder there it brings up 47 companies. I'm not trying to get you guys to move there in particular I just used this province as an example!) It's certainly worth mooching around the provincial schemes and see if you get in that way and often once you're nominated you can side step the interview stage.
Another tip, if you haven't already come across it, is the central immigration website which has all the forms downloadable online free so you can by pass the expensive immigration lawyer altogether! http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.html There's also a list of the provincial programs here at http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/skill.../contacts.html
There are several provincial nomination programs which may be able to help if you appear on their skills shortage list. The following website shows some of the different types of provinces which are currently doing schemes and the points system is often different so you may qualify- see http://www.tcscanadainc.com/provprog.html
It's a lot of sifting through the small print though as some nominations prefer you to have a job offer and some don't mind as long as you're on the skills shortage list. For instance I've just found a link to the Sasketchwan program and speciality welding is listed as a skill in demand at http://www.immigrationsask.gov.sk.ca...htm#Designated and if you click on the title welder in the list it even lists a company which employs emigrant workers. (Also just underneath the skills list there's a link to Sasketchwan manufacturers guide and if you type in welder there it brings up 47 companies. I'm not trying to get you guys to move there in particular I just used this province as an example!) It's certainly worth mooching around the provincial schemes and see if you get in that way and often once you're nominated you can side step the interview stage.
Another tip, if you haven't already come across it, is the central immigration website which has all the forms downloadable online free so you can by pass the expensive immigration lawyer altogether!
http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.html There's also a list of the provincial programs here at http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/skill.../contacts.html
Hi,
For those living outside Canada, how does one about contacting prospective employers under the PNP scheme?
HiLo
Sep 30th 2003, 3:08 am
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Hmm - a tricky one. You can either chose a province and go and visit and look around newspapers and job agencies while you're there, or search through internet based agencies from home. The Canadian Immigration service offers a list of job banks you can use so that may be a starting point. http://cicnet.ci.gc.ca/english/skilled/work-4.html Within this page there is also a link to HRDC (Human Resources Development) and they do surveys on job prospects and labour shortages per area. For a direct link go to http://lmi-imt.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/ This website also lists salary prospects and if you click on the 'who hires' section and type in your occupation and area it will lists all the employers in that occupation.
Addendum - just been mooching around the HRDC site and they have a section called LMI (labour market information). http://lmi-imt.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/stand...pid=72&lcode=E This is great as it is updated every 1-2 months and lists the market information for each province. For instance I can see which companies in Winnipeg have expanded, what building work is being done, how the economy is bearing up and that sort of thing. Useful info!
Addendum - just been mooching around the HRDC site and they have a section called LMI (labour market information). http://lmi-imt.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/stand...pid=72&lcode=E This is great as it is updated every 1-2 months and lists the market information for each province. For instance I can see which companies in Winnipeg have expanded, what building work is being done, how the economy is bearing up and that sort of thing. Useful info!
Last edited by crazydaisy; Sep 30th 2003 at 3:54 am.
