christmasoompa

Have you checked the duties listed under that NOC code, do you definitely meet the criteria? It's just that it's for management consultants, and I thought you were a project manager? http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc/english/...spx?val65=1122 You'll notice that Project Managers are not listed among the 'view all titles' section of 1122.

There are specific NOC codes for project managers, and if CIC think your job duties/description fit them better, you wouldn't qualify under 1122.

You can't extend a WHV, but you could get a second one, assuming you are eligible. So that would give you two years, and then you'd have to hope that you impress the hell out of an employer so that they'll want to keep you and help you with your PR application.

If I were you, I'd get a WHV application in asap. As I'm sure you are aware, the quota for NOC 1122 has been met, so you couldn't apply for PR under that now even if you are eligible, and you don't want to risk it not being on the list in July. At least then that would give you a year to get started and see if you like it in Vancouver.

Re: the town planning jobs for your gf, search posts by forum member 4BellsLondon - iirc she was a town planner that moved from London to Vancouver. Don't think she could get a job in that area, so is now doing something entirely different.

dbd33

I don't think you're really getting the picture. The one year visa is for young people with no attachments to go and wait tables in a ski resort, it's a boozing and bonking type of visa rather than a career orientated one and so doesn't naturally lead to residency. I don't think you want to give up having two bedrooms each and all that magnificent engineering in the driveway to be poor but having fun abroad.

rivingtonpike

I wish I knew more about it to be able to give you some info. There are some very well informed individuals on this forum who I am sure will have some answers.

One question though - do you consider this an economic move or a lifestyle one? If you're coming for economic reasons I would take a long hard look at the likelihood of securing relevant employment in the time frame you are giving yourself. One thing immigration isn't is cheap! For us anyway, it was a life change/experience thing - certainly not to get rich quick.

Oink

If you'd had mentioned that before it might of helped.

Boy d

Cry me a river....I have been in Whitehorse, Yukon for work the past week.....

Ajster

It's a lifestyle change rather than economic as such.

I'm a client account manager - I'm just prince2 qualified to manage projects. Also have a number of years in logistics.

Oink

Its been quite cloudy as well you know.

christmasoompa

I noticed that from your website. But the important bit is if you meet the criteria under the 1122 that I gave you the link to, do you think you can prove you do those duties on a daily basis, that the opening paragraph applies to you, etc?

If so, and you meet the points criteria (I noticed you don't have any further education from your website, so you'd only get 5 points for education - so do make sure you meet the points score), then you could apply for PR as a FSW in July if 1122 is still on 'the list'.

But it still might be worth applying for a WHV just in case you don't have any other option once July rolls around.

Good luck.

Oink

Why aren't you happy and how do you think a move abroad might change that?

Ajster

The uk has nothing to offer us - poor lifestyle.

R I C H

You highlighted his issue in post #64

R I C H

You appreciate a good lifestyle in Vancouver isn't cheap?

christmasoompa

What do you think Canada can offer you that the UK can't out of interest?

Oink

Is that cause or a symptom?

Oink

Its afforded a big house and posh cars. You could choose to eat healthily, exercise, take up hobbies even go on a nice holiday. I've been watching One Man and His Campervan and while he's a bit of drip the countryside and the produce look lovely.