bexstar

Hi,

I've read a lot of threads questioning various job offers for trades in Vancouver with a 2 year temporary visa - does anyone know if it is genuine or a scam?

My boyfriend has been offered a carpentry job through ******** and I just wondered if anyone here has gone to Canada through them??

Thanks for your help

Getting There

Hi bexstar,

Firstly, welcome to BE.

Secondly, I think you got the answer to your own question when the company name you mentioned got the *********** treatment by the BE website.

However, there do appear to be a number of carpentry success stories on BE so do perservere.

Kind regards,

Eamonn

bexstar

Thanks for replying but at the risk of sounding stupid do you mean it proably is a con?

nikki dreaming

[QUOTE=bexstar;6819766]Thanks for replying but at the risk of sounding stupid do you mean it proably is a con?[/QUOTE]

possibly yes

you can try typing the name again into the search function and you may get some hits.

Good luck

lenart

Hi Bextar,

My son has been offered a job offer in Vancouver this advert appeared in a recognsed emigrate monthly magazine. They are hosting seminars in London and Huddersfield next month we are going to check it out with him he is a carpenter/joiner also. This is a 2 Year TWP also so will let you know how it goes. Cheers Len

bexstar

Hi

it was the same advert as that - what are your thoughts on the company?

lenart

We have checked the website and have all the information on company and job offer seems ok they have stated there will be no charge securing job offer just the fee for 2 year work permit confirmation. So will attend seminar and check it out in more detail. Cheers Len

DSLJFreeman

I've read a few threads about this company and they are a few members on here who have gone through them and been out there for a few months, so it seems legit xx

YYZlover

There is no fee involved to get a positive LMO which is what your employer needs so you can get a work permit, unless the job is LMO exempt.

When you get to the border you have to pay the immigration officer $150 for the work permit. It doesn't matter if you have already paid the agency, you can't get out of this $150 fee.

So the con is in the agency saying that you only pay fees for work permits.

bexstar

Cool thanks for your help on this

I'm confused, really want to go for it but don't want to lose any money!!

Getting There

Hi bexstar - we may be wrong...always happy to bow to those that have direct experience and who say all is well. Just make sure you don't end up paying someone to find you a job - you can do that yourself and with the help of Expats and other resources, for free.

Kind regards,

Eamonn and Janet.

DSLJFreeman

Sorry to gatecrash, but Eamonn and Janet, I'm totally loving your blog on your new life in Okotoks, I think I've shown all my family your piccies and even they are in awe.

Laura xx

Getting There

Thank you!

Eamonn & Janet.

adele

When is this? I could go undercover and investigate them...

It's not often you hear London and Huddersfield in the same sentence that's for sure!

lenart

Hi Adele,

19th October 2.00pm - 4.00pm Cedar Hotel in Huddersfield.

Cheers Len