Newbie, advice on where to start
Jul 2nd 2007 | 10:14 pm
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Newbie, advice on where to start
Okay, here we go.
Im 30, an AAT certified accounting technician and the Missus is training to be a Nurse. We have three lovely children, a girl of 7, and twin boys of 3.
We have been thinking of emigrating for a while to escape the urban chaos that is the southeast of England and head to Canada for a nice, clean fresh start. If it doesnt work out, im keeping property back in the UK to fall back on and I will be taking around $50k cd, but after a week of looking into the visa requirements, im not sure if its just simply going to take too long.
Firstly, my AAT qualification. I cant see what I would class this as on the points calculator. It seems that its going to be 3yr diploma, because its not a degree, but I did attend college part time, for nearly four years to acheive it. I also have 11yrs experience in my job. So how do I class this on the points calculator and would by accounting technician qualification be recognised??
Next, the trickt part... visa's.
Now, I dont really want to wait the 4-5yrs on the SW application. Is my only other option to get an LMO approved job secure first?
I want to go through the PNP route really, but how hard is it to get a job before you get out there? My job, NOC 1231, I think isnt in short supply in BC where we where thinking of applying.
Also, do you still need an LMO approved position offered before you go to even get a temporary work permit?
Im not sure if im reading this right, but do I also need a temporary residence visa for my family? Or can they just tag along on my visa?
Is it work appling as an SW and then look for positions in the hope one will come up to fast track my application? I know as an employer I see lots of foreign CV's across my desk, and 99.9% end up in the bin! Hope it wouldnt be the same the othe ay round for me!
My word its all confusing, but also really exiting.
Im 30, an AAT certified accounting technician and the Missus is training to be a Nurse. We have three lovely children, a girl of 7, and twin boys of 3.
We have been thinking of emigrating for a while to escape the urban chaos that is the southeast of England and head to Canada for a nice, clean fresh start. If it doesnt work out, im keeping property back in the UK to fall back on and I will be taking around $50k cd, but after a week of looking into the visa requirements, im not sure if its just simply going to take too long.
Firstly, my AAT qualification. I cant see what I would class this as on the points calculator. It seems that its going to be 3yr diploma, because its not a degree, but I did attend college part time, for nearly four years to acheive it. I also have 11yrs experience in my job. So how do I class this on the points calculator and would by accounting technician qualification be recognised??
Next, the trickt part... visa's.
Now, I dont really want to wait the 4-5yrs on the SW application. Is my only other option to get an LMO approved job secure first?
I want to go through the PNP route really, but how hard is it to get a job before you get out there? My job, NOC 1231, I think isnt in short supply in BC where we where thinking of applying.
Also, do you still need an LMO approved position offered before you go to even get a temporary work permit?
Im not sure if im reading this right, but do I also need a temporary residence visa for my family? Or can they just tag along on my visa?
Is it work appling as an SW and then look for positions in the hope one will come up to fast track my application? I know as an employer I see lots of foreign CV's across my desk, and 99.9% end up in the bin! Hope it wouldnt be the same the othe ay round for me!
My word its all confusing, but also really exiting.
Jul 3rd 2007 | 1:06 am
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Re: Newbie, advice on where to start
Hi Bonus
Have replied to the other post
Hope this explains thing for you
Gaynor
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Have replied to the other post
Okay, here we go.
Im 30, an AAT certified accounting technician and the Missus is training to be a Nurse. We have three lovely children, a girl of 7, and twin boys of 3.
We have been thinking of emigrating for a while to escape the urban chaos that is the southeast of England and head to Canada for a nice, clean fresh start. If it doesnt work out, im keeping property back in the UK to fall back on and I will be taking around $50k cd, but after a week of looking into the visa requirements, im not sure if its just simply going to take too long.
Firstly, my AAT qualification. I cant see what I would class this as on the points calculator. It seems that its going to be 3yr diploma, because its not a degree, but I did attend college part time, for nearly four years to acheive it. I also have 11yrs experience in my job. So how do I class this on the points calculator and would by accounting technician qualification be recognised??
Next, the trickt part... visa's.
Now, I dont really want to wait the 4-5yrs on the SW application. Is my only other option to get an LMO approved job secure first?
YES I WOULD SAY SO - ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR WP YOU CAN ALSO APPLY FOR PR WITH ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT THROUGH LONDON AND GET THE PR FAST TRACKED
I want to go through the PNP route really, but how hard is it to get a job before you get out there? My job, NOC 1231, I think isnt in short supply in BC where we where thinking of applying.
DON'T KNOW IF PNP WOUD INCLUDED ACCOUNTANTS
Also, do you still need an LMO approved position offered before you go to even get a temporary work permit?
YOU GET YOUR JOB OFFER , THE EMPLOYER APPLIES FOR LMO THEN YOU APPLY FOR YOU WP - THE WP CAN BE GOT AT A POE THO SO YOU DONT ALWAYS HAVE TO GO THRU LONDON
Im not sure if im reading this right, but do I also need a temporary residence visa for my family? Or can they just tag along on my visa?
IF YOUR JOB FALLS IN A SPECIFIC CATAGORY THEN YOUR SPOUSE WOULD GET A OPEN SPOUSAL WP BUT IF SHE INTENDS TO GO BACK INTO NURSING SHE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE A MEDICAL AND THEREFORE YOU WOULD HAVE TO INVOLVE LONDON IN THE APPLICATION
Is it work appling as an SW and then look for positions in the hope one will come up to fast track my application? I know as an employer I see lots of foreign CV's across my desk, and 99.9% end up in the bin! Hope it wouldnt be the same the othe ay round for me!
PR'S FOR SW'S ARE TAKING SO MUCH TIME SO I WOULD LOOK INTO THE WP ROUTE - AS PEOPLE ON HERE HAVE SUGGESTED THAT IN YEARS TO COME THAT ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT WILL GET THE PR'S BEFORE PEOPLE APPLYING FOR PR'S. ALSO PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SAYING THAT THE TIMELINE FOR A BASIC PR WILL JUST INCREASE IN LENGTH AND IF YOU APPLY AND GET QUOTED 48 MONTHS YOU CAN ADD MORE TIME FOR ASSESSING YOU APPLICATION AND MEDS AND PPR AND VISA
My word its all confusing, but also really exiting.
Im 30, an AAT certified accounting technician and the Missus is training to be a Nurse. We have three lovely children, a girl of 7, and twin boys of 3.
We have been thinking of emigrating for a while to escape the urban chaos that is the southeast of England and head to Canada for a nice, clean fresh start. If it doesnt work out, im keeping property back in the UK to fall back on and I will be taking around $50k cd, but after a week of looking into the visa requirements, im not sure if its just simply going to take too long.
Firstly, my AAT qualification. I cant see what I would class this as on the points calculator. It seems that its going to be 3yr diploma, because its not a degree, but I did attend college part time, for nearly four years to acheive it. I also have 11yrs experience in my job. So how do I class this on the points calculator and would by accounting technician qualification be recognised??
Next, the trickt part... visa's.
Now, I dont really want to wait the 4-5yrs on the SW application. Is my only other option to get an LMO approved job secure first?
YES I WOULD SAY SO - ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR WP YOU CAN ALSO APPLY FOR PR WITH ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT THROUGH LONDON AND GET THE PR FAST TRACKED
I want to go through the PNP route really, but how hard is it to get a job before you get out there? My job, NOC 1231, I think isnt in short supply in BC where we where thinking of applying.
DON'T KNOW IF PNP WOUD INCLUDED ACCOUNTANTS
Also, do you still need an LMO approved position offered before you go to even get a temporary work permit?
YOU GET YOUR JOB OFFER , THE EMPLOYER APPLIES FOR LMO THEN YOU APPLY FOR YOU WP - THE WP CAN BE GOT AT A POE THO SO YOU DONT ALWAYS HAVE TO GO THRU LONDON
Im not sure if im reading this right, but do I also need a temporary residence visa for my family? Or can they just tag along on my visa?
IF YOUR JOB FALLS IN A SPECIFIC CATAGORY THEN YOUR SPOUSE WOULD GET A OPEN SPOUSAL WP BUT IF SHE INTENDS TO GO BACK INTO NURSING SHE WOULD HAVE TO HAVE A MEDICAL AND THEREFORE YOU WOULD HAVE TO INVOLVE LONDON IN THE APPLICATION
Is it work appling as an SW and then look for positions in the hope one will come up to fast track my application? I know as an employer I see lots of foreign CV's across my desk, and 99.9% end up in the bin! Hope it wouldnt be the same the othe ay round for me!
PR'S FOR SW'S ARE TAKING SO MUCH TIME SO I WOULD LOOK INTO THE WP ROUTE - AS PEOPLE ON HERE HAVE SUGGESTED THAT IN YEARS TO COME THAT ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT WILL GET THE PR'S BEFORE PEOPLE APPLYING FOR PR'S. ALSO PEOPLE HAVE BEEN SAYING THAT THE TIMELINE FOR A BASIC PR WILL JUST INCREASE IN LENGTH AND IF YOU APPLY AND GET QUOTED 48 MONTHS YOU CAN ADD MORE TIME FOR ASSESSING YOU APPLICATION AND MEDS AND PPR AND VISA
My word its all confusing, but also really exiting.
Gaynor
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Jul 7th 2007 | 11:00 am
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Re: Newbie, advice on where to start
Hi there,
I agree with Gaynor and think securing a job offer and then applying for a WP would be the quickest and best option for you and your family.
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but AAT qualifications aren't directly transferable to Canada. There are still jobs available but because tax is so different you would need to retrain (at least partially) if you wanted the AAT equivalent qualification to be recognised in Canada.
Still lots of options open to you so don't let this put you off. The process is daunting but don't let that put you off if a move to Canada is what you want for your future.
Good luck with the decision!
I agree with Gaynor and think securing a job offer and then applying for a WP would be the quickest and best option for you and your family.
I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news but AAT qualifications aren't directly transferable to Canada. There are still jobs available but because tax is so different you would need to retrain (at least partially) if you wanted the AAT equivalent qualification to be recognised in Canada.
Still lots of options open to you so don't let this put you off. The process is daunting but don't let that put you off if a move to Canada is what you want for your future.
Good luck with the decision!
