Hriley

Hi Guys

I have tried to obtain the answer by looking through various web pages, but seem to be more confused the further I research, I therefore apologize in advance if the answer to my question is obvious. I'm an Executive Assistant working for a top 4 international firm of accountants and have done so for over 15 years. I have been advised that I'm not eligible to apply for PR; I'm also British. Will it be near-on impossible for me to successfully apply for TR/Temporary Work Permit? How can I get a job offer without a TWP as I understand I need this to help with my TWP application? Yours confused

jericho

Unless you go with someone like BUNAC, you'll need a job offer, with positive LMO to get a twp.

Once you've got a job, I understand getting PR is relatively plain sailing.

Judy in Calgary

Hello, Hriley, and welcome to the BE forum.

British citizens who are under thirty can get a 12-month working holiday visa through BUNAC. However, if you've been working for 15 years, you're probably over thirty.

I notice that executive assistants are on the list of Occupations under Pressure for British Columbia for British Columbia. To understand the advantage of being in an occupation that is classified as being "under pressure" in a given region of Canada, please read the Wiki article on Occupations Under Pressure.

The next thing I recommend you do is read the Wiki articles on job hunting in Canada.

At this stage I would emphasize the importance of the Finding Job Opportunities article, with even greater emphasis on the link to the Canadian Company Capabilities website.

But do read all the Wiki articles on job hunting in Canada. In fact, read each one of them at least three times.

Hope that helps.

geo4

You will need a job offer to obtain a TWP, unless you decide to go the BUNAC route. I am assuming unfortunately that with 15+ years of experience you will not be eligible on age grounds for BUNAC (for under-30's only)

Best bet is to research job market in various Provinces to ascertain whether your career is one considered 'under-pressure'.

Failing that, depending on how desperate you are to get here, maybe consider some more school and a career change to qualify as a skilled worker?!?!

Bon chance!