Am I eligible for a permanent move to Canada?
Jun 1st 2018, 4:15 pm
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4212 Social and community service workers
Jun 1st 2018, 4:25 pm
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Re: Am I eligible for a permanent move to Canada?
We believe her role would fall under this because it's more or less exactly her job role now.
4212 Social and community service workers
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Jun 1st 2018, 4:39 pm
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https://ca.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=c...9a40&from=serp
Would it not state that on the requirements though?
Jun 1st 2018, 4:43 pm
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https://ca.indeed.com/m/viewjob?jk=c...9a40&from=serp
Would it not state that on the requirements though?
Would it not state that on the requirements though?
Jun 1st 2018, 4:53 pm
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Well notice that the NOC code says it may be required. In any case I think IEC and experience in this field may be your best option if it's possible. Your partner could always get the local qualification while working if needs be.
Just a case of making it through the IEC pool at this point which is sadly a total lottery these days.
Just a case of making it through the IEC pool at this point which is sadly a total lottery these days.
Jun 1st 2018, 5:51 pm
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Re: Am I eligible for a permanent move to Canada?
Not sure what you mean by NOC required? There isn't a list of required NOC's for EE, any one of thousands of jobs would be eligible, as long as it's 'skilled'.
Best to ask in the main forums about licensing/certification for social workers, I think there are quite a lot of hoops to jump through before being able to work in Canada, but a forum search should shed some light on it.
Best of luck.
Best to ask in the main forums about licensing/certification for social workers, I think there are quite a lot of hoops to jump through before being able to work in Canada, but a forum search should shed some light on it.
Best of luck.
Jun 1st 2018, 5:56 pm
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Re: Am I eligible for a permanent move to Canada?
Thanks I need brutal to be honest, need to know what angle I have if any.
At the moment we are set on Canada, I think we're going to try and go down the wife's route with her support worker role. At this time I can't see any restrictions on her applying for these jobs? With that it should open the door for us.
I think I may just try and wangle a retail role. And obviously all of this if we get selected in the lottery of IEC!
Wish us luck, seems a long shot but you never know.
At the moment we are set on Canada, I think we're going to try and go down the wife's route with her support worker role. At this time I can't see any restrictions on her applying for these jobs? With that it should open the door for us.
I think I may just try and wangle a retail role. And obviously all of this if we get selected in the lottery of IEC!
Wish us luck, seems a long shot but you never know.
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Jun 1st 2018, 9:17 pm
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Re: Am I eligible for a permanent move to Canada?
I removed your post. As per site rules 6 and 7 you cannot copy and paste swathes of information obtained from 3rd party forums and websites, or from private emails or messages.
I'd suggest looking at our wiki articles on immigration.
There's no need to appoint (at great expense) an immigration consultant unless you have a complex background such as serious criminality / health issues or multiple marriages etc. All the information you need can be found either here, in the wiki or on the Govt. website.
I'd suggest looking at our wiki articles on immigration.
There's no need to appoint (at great expense) an immigration consultant unless you have a complex background such as serious criminality / health issues or multiple marriages etc. All the information you need can be found either here, in the wiki or on the Govt. website.
Jun 1st 2018, 9:18 pm
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I removed your post. As per site rule 7 you cannot copy and paste swathes of information obtained from 3rd party forums and websites.
I'd suggest looking at our wiki articles on immigration.
There's no need to appoint (at great expense) an immigration consultant unless you have a complex background such as serious criminality / health issues or multiple marriages etc. All the information you need can be found either here, in the wiki or on the Govt. website.
I'd suggest looking at our wiki articles on immigration.
There's no need to appoint (at great expense) an immigration consultant unless you have a complex background such as serious criminality / health issues or multiple marriages etc. All the information you need can be found either here, in the wiki or on the Govt. website.
Apologies and thanks
Jun 1st 2018, 9:20 pm
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Re: Am I eligible for a permanent move to Canada?
Remember that companies like that exist for one reason only and that is to profit from selling you a dream.
Like Siouxie said, generally attorneys are only needed if you're facing a legal issue. Immigration consultants can't work magic with the Canadian authorities on your behalf and are subject to the same rules as everyone else.
Like Siouxie said, generally attorneys are only needed if you're facing a legal issue. Immigration consultants can't work magic with the Canadian authorities on your behalf and are subject to the same rules as everyone else.
Jun 1st 2018, 9:23 pm
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Re: Am I eligible for a permanent move to Canada?
No worries.
I would use the official CRS calculator and then post back your points for each section here, so people can help guide you..
Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) tool: skilled immigrants (Express Entry)
You would need to do all the collecting of documentation, references, proof of funds, filling out the forms and supplying information regardless of whether you used one or not - so you may as well save the money and do it yourself!
Jun 2nd 2018, 8:49 pm
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Thank you all for your input you have been extraordinarily helpful.
At this time it would appear that I am not eligible with my current circumstances. The work visa option is there but probably too much of a risk with my family life balance at this time. Also, we don't think we'd consider anywhere but Canada at this time.
My wife is looking to upgrade her qualification to a degree and possibly specialise further to become qualified as an occupational therapist. This has always been on her agenda but we also believe that this should benefit us greatly in our quest to move to Canada.
In the meantime I'll just pray that the Police forces over there will start recruiting internationally again.
Failing this, hopefully within the next 5 years or soso we' be able to make the jump with my wife the principal candidate.
If it happens I'll be sure to post about it and thank you all again for your input.
At this time it would appear that I am not eligible with my current circumstances. The work visa option is there but probably too much of a risk with my family life balance at this time. Also, we don't think we'd consider anywhere but Canada at this time.
My wife is looking to upgrade her qualification to a degree and possibly specialise further to become qualified as an occupational therapist. This has always been on her agenda but we also believe that this should benefit us greatly in our quest to move to Canada.
In the meantime I'll just pray that the Police forces over there will start recruiting internationally again.
Failing this, hopefully within the next 5 years or soso we' be able to make the jump with my wife the principal candidate.
If it happens I'll be sure to post about it and thank you all again for your input.
Jun 2nd 2018, 9:03 pm
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Re: Am I eligible for a permanent move to Canada?
I think you're making a wise choice however there are just a couple of things to keep in mind.
Firstly, few things will get you more points as a potential permanent immigrant than Canadian work experience. This is something which Canada just values very highly, possibly because they see it as a big step in the potential for would-be migrants to successfully integrate and settle indefinitely. For that kind of thing IEC is a golden opportunity, especially if you both got it, and IEC becomes off limits to you entirely once you hit 31. In my case for example, I do have a honours degree in a STEM subject and years of experience as an IT professional but it was my 1 year of working in Toronto several years back that qualified us to become permanent residents under EE. Without that I would have fallen below the points threshold.
Secondly, your points will decrease slightly each year once you pass 30. Not a huge deal for you but something to think about, especially if you're looking at a 5 year plan and are already 27.
And finally and perhaps most importantly, immigration rules change all the time. Right now, Canada is on a recruitment drive as a way to basically stay afloat. The Canadian-born population is decreasing and the birth rate is low so in order to continue to compete, they need skilled, and ideally young, people from other countries. The policy of the current government is to recruit 1 million new settlers by 2020 which is a freaking massive number for a country with Canada's population size, especially when you proportionally compare it with the likes of the UK, Australia or Canada's close neighbour to the south. That high target is why they're not setting quotas per nationality or occupation. They've literally opened the flood gates for anyone of good character and with the right age-range, qualifications and employment background.
The policy isn't without its critics though and if the Trudeau government loses the next election then there's every chance that the new government could revert things to how they used to be and make the qualification process much harder. If you wait 5 years then the opportunity might be off the table entirely and could be gone for at least the next decade after that, by which time you would probably be too old to qualify. You only have to look at how Australian immigration policy has changed over the last 5 years or so for an example of that.
I'm saying these things to freak you out or put you off. These are just things that you really need to keep in mind, that's all.
Firstly, few things will get you more points as a potential permanent immigrant than Canadian work experience. This is something which Canada just values very highly, possibly because they see it as a big step in the potential for would-be migrants to successfully integrate and settle indefinitely. For that kind of thing IEC is a golden opportunity, especially if you both got it, and IEC becomes off limits to you entirely once you hit 31. In my case for example, I do have a honours degree in a STEM subject and years of experience as an IT professional but it was my 1 year of working in Toronto several years back that qualified us to become permanent residents under EE. Without that I would have fallen below the points threshold.
Secondly, your points will decrease slightly each year once you pass 30. Not a huge deal for you but something to think about, especially if you're looking at a 5 year plan and are already 27.
And finally and perhaps most importantly, immigration rules change all the time. Right now, Canada is on a recruitment drive as a way to basically stay afloat. The Canadian-born population is decreasing and the birth rate is low so in order to continue to compete, they need skilled, and ideally young, people from other countries. The policy of the current government is to recruit 1 million new settlers by 2020 which is a freaking massive number for a country with Canada's population size, especially when you proportionally compare it with the likes of the UK, Australia or Canada's close neighbour to the south. That high target is why they're not setting quotas per nationality or occupation. They've literally opened the flood gates for anyone of good character and with the right age-range, qualifications and employment background.
The policy isn't without its critics though and if the Trudeau government loses the next election then there's every chance that the new government could revert things to how they used to be and make the qualification process much harder. If you wait 5 years then the opportunity might be off the table entirely and could be gone for at least the next decade after that, by which time you would probably be too old to qualify. You only have to look at how Australian immigration policy has changed over the last 5 years or so for an example of that.
I'm saying these things to freak you out or put you off. These are just things that you really need to keep in mind, that's all.
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Jun 2nd 2018, 9:33 pm
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Re: Am I eligible for a permanent move to Canada?
I think you're making a wise choice however there are just a couple of things to keep in mind.
Firstly, few things will get you more points as a potential permanent immigrant than Canadian work experience. This is something which Canada just values very highly, possibly because they see it as a big step in the potential for would-be migrants to successfully integrate and settle indefinitely. For that kind of thing IEC is a golden opportunity, especially if you both got it, and IEC becomes off limits to you entirely once you hit 31. In my case for example, I do have a honours degree in a STEM subject and years of experience as an IT professional but it was my 1 year of working in Toronto several years back that qualified us to become permanent residents under EE. Without that I would have fallen below the points threshold.
Secondly, your points will decrease slightly each year once you pass 30. Not a huge deal for you but something to think about, especially if you're looking at a 5 year plan and are already 27.
And finally and perhaps most importantly, immigration rules change all the time. Right now, Canada is on a recruitment drive as a way to basically stay afloat. The Canadian-born population is decreasing and the birth rate is low so in order to continue to compete, they need skilled, and ideally young, people from other countries. The policy of the current government is to recruit 1 million new settlers by 2020 which is a freaking massive number for a country with Canada's population size, especially when you proportionally compare it with the likes of the UK, Australia or Canada's close neighbour to the south. That high target is why they're not setting quotas per nationality or occupation. They've literally opened the flood gates for anyone of good character and with the right age-range, qualifications and employment background.
The policy isn't without its critics though and if the Trudeau government loses the next election then there's every chance that the new government could revert things to how they used to be and make the qualification process much harder. If you wait 5 years then the opportunity might be off the table entirely and could be gone for at least the next decade after that, by which time you would probably be too old to qualify. You only have to look at how Australian immigration policy has changed over the last 5 years or so for an example of that.
I'm saying these things to freak you out or put you off. These are just things that you really need to keep in mind, that's all.
Firstly, few things will get you more points as a potential permanent immigrant than Canadian work experience. This is something which Canada just values very highly, possibly because they see it as a big step in the potential for would-be migrants to successfully integrate and settle indefinitely. For that kind of thing IEC is a golden opportunity, especially if you both got it, and IEC becomes off limits to you entirely once you hit 31. In my case for example, I do have a honours degree in a STEM subject and years of experience as an IT professional but it was my 1 year of working in Toronto several years back that qualified us to become permanent residents under EE. Without that I would have fallen below the points threshold.
Secondly, your points will decrease slightly each year once you pass 30. Not a huge deal for you but something to think about, especially if you're looking at a 5 year plan and are already 27.
And finally and perhaps most importantly, immigration rules change all the time. Right now, Canada is on a recruitment drive as a way to basically stay afloat. The Canadian-born population is decreasing and the birth rate is low so in order to continue to compete, they need skilled, and ideally young, people from other countries. The policy of the current government is to recruit 1 million new settlers by 2020 which is a freaking massive number for a country with Canada's population size, especially when you proportionally compare it with the likes of the UK, Australia or Canada's close neighbour to the south. That high target is why they're not setting quotas per nationality or occupation. They've literally opened the flood gates for anyone of good character and with the right age-range, qualifications and employment background.
The policy isn't without its critics though and if the Trudeau government loses the next election then there's every chance that the new government could revert things to how they used to be and make the qualification process much harder. If you wait 5 years then the opportunity might be off the table entirely and could be gone for at least the next decade after that, by which time you would probably be too old to qualify. You only have to look at how Australian immigration policy has changed over the last 5 years or so for an example of that.
I'm saying these things to freak you out or put you off. These are just things that you really need to keep in mind, that's all.