Can I apply ????
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I am currently seperated with full custody of 2 children and want to move and start a new life. I have visited Canada several times and would seriously consider moving there. I have approx 20 years experience in various managerial positions in hi tech industries both for a multinational and SME in Ireland and Europe. However I dont have any formal qualifications in this field with the exception of a diploma in quality management (6 months part time).
I am currently completing my MBA less than one year to go but I notice on the immigration form that you can only get points for work experience after completition of formal training. Does this mean I cannot apply all my previous experiences ??
Any help is grateful.
I am currently completing my MBA less than one year to go but I notice on the immigration form that you can only get points for work experience after completition of formal training. Does this mean I cannot apply all my previous experiences ??
Any help is grateful.
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First of all under current law you need to have an occupation that is listed on
General Occupations List open for immigration to Canada and score at least 70 points
in factors like age, education, occupation, work experience, language skills,
personal suitability and work experience. Depending what is your intended occupation
in Canada declared in the application you will be required to have certain level of
education obtained for such occupation and usually only work experience gained after
obtaining such required education will be counted. You didn't provide enough details
to even speculate what your chances may be - "various managerial positions" is a
rather vague term and it is impossible to determine what occupation we are talking
about here (I mean "occupation" not "position" or "title").
Current Canadian Immigration Act will be soon (by June next year) replaced by new Act
that eliminates GOL and occupation will no longer be a factor unless it will be
listed on "black list" of occupations not acceptable for immigration. But new law
will also put more emphasis on formal level of education achieved, so without having
a degree your chances will be very slim.
It seems that you need to obtain an independent assessment of your chances in order
to find out if you qualify under both laws (current and incoming) before you start
making mistakes in your application. You may contact me directly for free evaluation
of your chances.
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Andrew Miller Immigration Consultant Vancouver, British Columbia email:
[email protected] (delete REMOVE and INVALID from the above address before
sending email)
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General Occupations List open for immigration to Canada and score at least 70 points
in factors like age, education, occupation, work experience, language skills,
personal suitability and work experience. Depending what is your intended occupation
in Canada declared in the application you will be required to have certain level of
education obtained for such occupation and usually only work experience gained after
obtaining such required education will be counted. You didn't provide enough details
to even speculate what your chances may be - "various managerial positions" is a
rather vague term and it is impossible to determine what occupation we are talking
about here (I mean "occupation" not "position" or "title").
Current Canadian Immigration Act will be soon (by June next year) replaced by new Act
that eliminates GOL and occupation will no longer be a factor unless it will be
listed on "black list" of occupations not acceptable for immigration. But new law
will also put more emphasis on formal level of education achieved, so without having
a degree your chances will be very slim.
It seems that you need to obtain an independent assessment of your chances in order
to find out if you qualify under both laws (current and incoming) before you start
making mistakes in your application. You may contact me directly for free evaluation
of your chances.
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Andrew Miller Immigration Consultant Vancouver, British Columbia email:
[email protected] (delete REMOVE and INVALID from the above address before
sending email)
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You should really provide all details for a full assessment. These = opinions could
help you form your decision about your options.
Just for the sake of interest, there was a court case recently where it = was ruled
that a person could obtain experience even before = qualification.
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Courtesy: Irv Sherman (Martinello &Associates) via OPIC website:
In PLEISHKO v CANADA (MCI) (2001 FCT 982) the applicant acquired some of = his work
experience as a computer programmer (NOC 7421.0) prior to = obtaining his diploma as
a computer programmer. The visa officer = indicated that she assessed the applicant's
work experience once he = completed his training as a computer programmer.=20
Mr. Justice O'Keefe allowed the application for judicial review holding = that the
visa officer committed reversible error. Work experience = obtained by the
applicant prior to his diploma is to be counted in = assessing his eligibility as
a computer programmer.=20
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Personally, I can't agree with the his worship, and I would hesitate to = count
experience until qualified for any of my clients. I am not in the = business of doing
Federal Court appeals.
I doubt that this decsion would stand and if not for the change in rules = coming
soon, this would most certainly have to be challenged.
--=20 Good luck,
Berto Volpentesta, B.A. (Spec. Hons.), B.Ed. Member, OPIC Director, OPIC and
Education Committee Chairman
Sidhu & Volpentesta Inc. Serving people around the world since 1991
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help you form your decision about your options.
Just for the sake of interest, there was a court case recently where it = was ruled
that a person could obtain experience even before = qualification.
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Courtesy: Irv Sherman (Martinello &Associates) via OPIC website:
In PLEISHKO v CANADA (MCI) (2001 FCT 982) the applicant acquired some of = his work
experience as a computer programmer (NOC 7421.0) prior to = obtaining his diploma as
a computer programmer. The visa officer = indicated that she assessed the applicant's
work experience once he = completed his training as a computer programmer.=20
Mr. Justice O'Keefe allowed the application for judicial review holding = that the
visa officer committed reversible error. Work experience = obtained by the
applicant prior to his diploma is to be counted in = assessing his eligibility as
a computer programmer.=20
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Personally, I can't agree with the his worship, and I would hesitate to = count
experience until qualified for any of my clients. I am not in the = business of doing
Federal Court appeals.
I doubt that this decsion would stand and if not for the change in rules = coming
soon, this would most certainly have to be challenged.
--=20 Good luck,
Berto Volpentesta, B.A. (Spec. Hons.), B.Ed. Member, OPIC Director, OPIC and
Education Committee Chairman
Sidhu & Volpentesta Inc. Serving people around the world since 1991
www.svcanada.com
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