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Forum: Canada
Feb 8th 2025, 10:18 pm
Replies: 10
Views: 2,528
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Is it difficult for immigrants to get jobs even in entry-level jobs in Ontar

I don't think that this is true. You should be eligible to claim income assistance. I claimed this in British Columbia when I was there. I am like you, a Canadian citizen but I had never worked or...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 17th 2024, 9:44 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,562
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: looking to relocate to the USA - what are my chances?

Thanks for your quick reply.

For me to practice engineering in Canada, I will need a Professional Engineer's Licence. Until recently it was almost impossible for me to obtain a licence because...
Forum: US Immigration, Citizenship and Visas
Nov 16th 2024, 7:06 am
Replies: 3
Views: 1,562
Posted By BananaMonarchy

looking to relocate to the USA - what are my chances?

Good Afternoon everyone, I know you have received these posts several times over the years, I hope you don't mind another one.

I have dual British and Canadian citizenship and an accredited U.S...
Forum: Canada
Oct 24th 2021, 10:35 pm
Replies: 16
Views: 11,389
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Professional Engineers in Canada

This may help immigrants to get a Professional Engineers license in Ontario.

"The Ontario government intends to propose legislation that would, if passed, help address the provincewide labour...
Forum: Canada
Feb 28th 2021, 9:43 am
Replies: 117
Views: 22,218
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Moving back home but 18 year old refusing .

No, you are wrong, a visa is not required. According to U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/tn-nafta-professionals)

"If...
Forum: Canada
Feb 28th 2021, 9:31 am
Replies: 117
Views: 22,218
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Moving back home but 18 year old refusing .

This is anecdotal evidence.

Research shows that the vast majority of immigrants struggle to get decent jobs in Canada.
This article in the Montreal Gazette says it all. Canadian employers need...
Forum: Canada
Feb 28th 2021, 2:02 am
Replies: 117
Views: 22,218
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Moving back home but 18 year old refusing .

I sympathize with your daughter; you are being selfish.

If your daughter sees her future in Canada, she needs Canadian work experience and qualifications. As many others have already stated on...
Forum: Canada
Jan 12th 2021, 10:59 am
Replies: 9
Views: 3,079
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Getting the Social insurance number (SIN) - quickest option?

In November 2019 I applied for my SIN at the Service Canada office in Richmond, BC. They did not ask me for proof of address. They issued me with a sheet of paper with my SIN written on it along with...
Forum: USA
Dec 15th 2020, 7:11 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,687
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Traveling to US for a job interview

Thanks for your replies.

What concerns me is that CBP officers may not know what stamp to put in my passport if I am entering the US to attend a job interview. B1 or B2 status is for tourism,...
Forum: USA
Dec 14th 2020, 12:33 pm
Replies: 4
Views: 1,687
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Traveling to US for a job interview

Hi Everyone,

A few days ago I received an invitation to an interview next month for a job in Florida.

Due to the pandemic the interview is online but I expect that if I am successful I will be...
Forum: Canada
Dec 13th 2020, 12:41 am
Replies: 16
Views: 11,389
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Professional Engineers in Canada

Hi Phillippa

Unfortunately, you will not be given a PEng (Professional Engineers) licence before or shortly after you arrive in Canada. This is because all provinces require at least 1 year of...
Forum: Canada
Dec 12th 2020, 6:31 am
Replies: 16
Views: 11,389
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Professional Engineers in Canada

British BEng degrees are accredited internationally under the Sydney Accord (https://www.engc.org.uk/international-activity/international-engineering-education-accords/sydney-accord/), not the...
Forum: Canada
Nov 28th 2019, 1:20 pm
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Criminal record check from UK

Thank you
Forum: Canada
Nov 28th 2019, 10:08 am
Replies: 2
Views: 808
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Criminal record check from UK

Hi everyone,

Does anyone know if it is possible for a Canadian employer to obtain a criminal record check from the UK?

I have been invited to an interview for a job working with children. The...
Forum: Canada
Nov 26th 2019, 1:51 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,670
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: New citizen credit

I obtained a President's Choice Financial Mastercard however, despite having just arrived in Canada with no job or credit history in Canada. This was after one of their sales representatives...
Forum: Canada
Nov 26th 2019, 1:27 pm
Replies: 17
Views: 2,670
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: New citizen credit

Scotiabank and BMO both informed me that Canadian citizens are ineligible for their newcomer bank account packages. I am a citizen but have not resided in Canada since I was three years old, but was...
Forum: Canada
Sep 11th 2019, 6:51 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,426
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Moving to Canada working in power distribution

Is the experience in the competence reports approved on a continuous regular basis, or only after 4 years when a PEng licence application is submitted?

For the cases you mentioned when licence...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2019, 2:36 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,426
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Moving to Canada working in power distribution

On the EGBC website it states "To apply for registration as an Engineer-in-Training, you are required to have the equivalent of graduation from a 4-year full-time bachelors program in applied...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2019, 1:56 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,426
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Moving to Canada working in power distribution

If I understand correctly, if you are registered as an Engineer in Training (EIT) in one province, but working in another (or even abroad), your experience would still be credited toward your PEng...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2019, 1:50 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,426
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Moving to Canada working in power distribution

I think they only assess your undergraduate degree when you apply for a PEng licence. PEO state on their website that they may waive confirmation exams if you have successfully completed Canadian...
Forum: Canada
Sep 9th 2019, 1:28 am
Replies: 18
Views: 2,426
Posted By BananaMonarchy

Re: Moving to Canada working in power distribution

[QUOTE=getoutofbritainquick;12611833] But you would need to qualify as a P.Eng to practice as an Engineer in Canada.

Hi Brankus. Apologies for not replying to your questions earlier, this is...
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