Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Thank you for accepting me into the group.
Moving to Canada has always been the hope for myself and my husband and due to many things, mainly family ties, we have stayed in the UK. We have now found ourselves devoid of all ties due to bereavements and really want to leave England. I am already in the Express Entry pool but with a score of 444 so not wonderful but not awful either. I'm 37, and have a degree, Masters and a PhD which helped with the points, but I know my age doesnt. I know applying for work from here in the UK and being successful would get me in but I am trying to work out if I would be better going over and looking for work over there - and whether this would even be possible. I am fortunate in that I have someone I can stay with (I studied abroad at UofT for an academic year and have maintained solid friendships over the years), so there is not that barrier. I would rather avoid wasting any more time here trying to get over via getting a job from here, I’d rather just get stuck into the job search over there, if that makes sense. Has anyone here tried successfully that way? My background is in research (sociology/criminology/social policy) - I have held lecturing and social research positions in the past. I suppose I am just trying to gather some options. But I would happily work in somewhere like Tim Hortons or such like. If anyone can help or speak from experience I'd be very grateful. Billie |
Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Hi, and welcome to BE.
Originally Posted by sushilover
(Post 12959372)
I know applying for work from here in the UK and being successful would get me in but I am trying to work out if I would be better going over and looking for work over there - and whether this would even be possible.
Originally Posted by sushilover
(Post 12959372)
My background is in research (sociology/criminology/social policy) - I have held lecturing and social research positions in the past. I suppose I am just trying to gather some options. But I would happily work in somewhere like Tim Hortons or such like.
Which province are you looking to move to, and can you give us a breakdown of your CRS scores so we can see if they can be improved anywhere? What's your NOC code? Also, when do you turn 38? Lastly, what's your husband's CRS score and what does he do for a job? |
Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Thank you for replying, I’m sorry for the slightly late reply. You’re right of course, getting out of the UK is impossible at the moment, we are lockdown till at least end of February. In that regard, I’m hoping to be able to come in April/May, on the hope things will improve.
I know it would only be a professional type job that would go to all the hassle and expense of having me - the only reason I suggest Tims et al is because I’d be totally up for working there if they’d take me on, then allowing me to obtain a work visa. And as you say, there are plenty of Canadians who can do those types of jobs. The thing is with the professional sector, it’s all about making connections, meeting the right people, which is why I’d rather be over there to do just that. I want to go to Ontario, but I don’t believe my sector (social research / academic lecturer in social sciences ) is that in demand in any province. My husband is on my application, with me as the lead applicant. His score is minimal as he has always been self employed in the film and media industry. I’m 38 in March, he is 40 in Jan 22. I’ll give you a breakdown of the scores when I get home (on another computer at the moment so don’t have access to the password). I’m also considering going over with my savings and hoping I can find somewhere - ideally a professional role - before I have to return to the UK (I think I can stay 6 months on a holiday visa). |
Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Originally Posted by sushilover
(Post 12959910)
Thank you for replying, I’m sorry for the slightly late reply. You’re right of course, getting out of the UK is impossible at the moment, we are lockdown till at least end of February. In that regard, I’m hoping to be able to come in April/May, on the hope things will improve.
I know it would only be a professional type job that would go to all the hassle and expense of having me - the only reason I suggest Tims et al is because I’d be totally up for working there if they’d take me on, then allowing me to obtain a work visa. And as you say, there are plenty of Canadians who can do those types of jobs. The thing is with the professional sector, it’s all about making connections, meeting the right people, which is why I’d rather be over there to do just that. I want to go to Ontario, but I don’t believe my sector (social research / academic lecturer in social sciences ) is that in demand in any province. My husband is on my application, with me as the lead applicant. His score is minimal as he has always been self employed in the film and media industry. I’m 38 in March, he is 40 in Jan 22. I’ll give you a breakdown of the scores when I get home (on another computer at the moment so don’t have access to the password). I’m also considering going over with my savings and hoping I can find somewhere - ideally a professional role - before I have to return to the UK (I think I can stay 6 months on a holiday visa). |
Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Originally Posted by sushilover
(Post 12959910)
Thank you for replying, I’m sorry for the slightly late reply. You’re right of course, getting out of the UK is impossible at the moment, we are lockdown till at least end of February. In that regard, I’m hoping to be able to come in April/May, on the hope things will improve.
I know it would only be a professional type job that would go to all the hassle and expense of having me - the only reason I suggest Tims et al is because I’d be totally up for working there if they’d take me on, then allowing me to obtain a work visa. And as you say, there are plenty of Canadians who can do those types of jobs. The thing is with the professional sector, it’s all about making connections, meeting the right people, which is why I’d rather be over there to do just that. I want to go to Ontario, but I don’t believe my sector (social research / academic lecturer in social sciences ) is that in demand in any province. My husband is on my application, with me as the lead applicant. His score is minimal as he has always been self employed in the film and media industry. I’m 38 in March, he is 40 in Jan 22. I’ll give you a breakdown of the scores when I get home (on another computer at the moment so don’t have access to the password). I’m also considering going over with my savings and hoping I can find somewhere - ideally a professional role - before I have to return to the UK (I think I can stay 6 months on a holiday visa). Has he considered the self employed route? It includes those industries.. depending on what role he works in, in that industry. https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpce...qnum=291&top=6 https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...igibility.html https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/Structure/Hie...oj5UCjpg%3D%3D section 5 :) Social sciences faculty positions, there appear to be more in Ontario than elsewhere in Canada : https://www.jobbank.gc.ca/marketreport/jobs/4683/ca |
Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Thank you everyone. I appreciate your advice. Christmas asked for my breakdown, here it is;
Age 60 I have booked to fly over in April to stay with my friends and try and make connections - if I can, you never know with the times we are currently in with covid. In the meantime, I am going to try and apply for roles from the UK. I figure getting over there and trying to meet with people in person is my best way of getting lucky. |
Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Originally Posted by sushilover
(Post 12960461)
My husband is definitely up for the self employment route, he always has been self employed here. My understanding through to set up in Canada he would need a substantial amount of money to settle in the first place. We have always been of the view its down to me to secure employment untimately to get in. However, I will pass on those links to him.
If he qualifies, a SE app would be a much better option for you, so get him to look at those links sooner rather than later. I can't see your visit in April happening tbh, you wouldn't be able to enter under current rules, but just keep an eye on things. Hopefully by then you'll have a better Plan B anyway. :D Good luck. |
Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Originally Posted by sushilover
(Post 12959910)
he only reason I suggest Tims et al is because I’d be totally up for working there if they’d take me on, then allowing me to obtain a work visa.
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Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Thank you - it’s really difficult at the moment to plan anything with covid. I’m hoping by April they will let me in as long as I present a covid negative test. Who knows. Fingers crossed I can. I will have my husband think of using his skills as the main route in, to be honest we hadn’t considered that.
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Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Originally Posted by sushilover
(Post 12960518)
Thank you - it’s really difficult at the moment to plan anything with covid. I’m hoping by April they will let me in as long as I present a covid negative test. Who knows.
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Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Originally Posted by sushilover
(Post 12960461)
Thank you everyone. I appreciate your advice. Christmas asked for my breakdown, here it is;
Age 60I have booked to fly over in April to stay with my friends and try and make connections - if I can, you never know with the times we are currently in with covid. In the meantime, I am going to try and apply for roles from the UK. I figure getting over there and trying to meet with people in person is my best way of getting lucky. |
Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
He is a Director of Photography / film producer, self employed. The last big thing he did was a live virtual Panto (Covid has resulted in things been done pretty differently in his industry).
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Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Originally Posted by sushilover
(Post 12961180)
He is a Director of Photography / film producer, self employed. The last big thing he did was a live virtual Panto (Covid has resulted in things been done pretty differently in his industry).
He should stll be able to apply through the self employed route.. or has he considered applying for any jobs here doing that, just to get you in initially? :) https://noc.esdc.gc.ca/Structure/Noc...CsGsM3cyovQMdX |
Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Based off these comments does that mean if a work permit is granted before you leave the UK, that you can apply for a Canadian job without the employer having to go through the $1,000 and the rest of the faff?
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Re: Obtaining a work visa whilst in Canada - possible?
Originally Posted by Iamabigaillawrence
(Post 12969593)
Based off these comments does that mean if a work permit is granted before you leave the UK, that you can apply for a Canadian job without the employer having to go through the $1,000 and the rest of the faff?
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