Canadian Visa Types?

SMM11

Hi All,

(please feel free to move this to the appropriate secion if I'm duplicating..)

I'm in the process of gathering documents for a Canadian visa application, but I'm confused about what kind of visa to apply for. I'm a qualified civil engineer (now working in IT) and I was hoping for a skilled job over there in either field.
I'm not sure what the difference is between the IEC and the standard 18-35 visa & work permit application?? I'm 27...and confused

Any info would be great - thanks!!

SMM11

Ah I should say I just want to got there temporarily, so I assume I would start with the 1 year visas and see from there..

DaveDaRave1

Yea, I'd apply through the IEC system. It can be renewed once so that's 2 years sorted. After that you can look at sponsorship I guess. Not sure how it works over there really.

The paperwork is a nightmare and you'll be waiting ages for conformation of anything.

Out of the 5350 that were on offer only 1003 remain so I'd apply ASAP!

Happy hunting.

SMM11

Hi Dave,

Thanks for the reply! Yeah I saw that the number was updated today to 1003 - I have all my documents together (almost) so should be able to apply soon. Fingers crossed!

Thanks again

Salmon

Anyone know if you have to go through the whole process again to extend the IEC Visa by an additional year, or do you just have to request an extension?

DaveDaRave1

Not 100% but from what I'm reading on this site, yes you do. You just apply as you did the first time around.

NoelAPM

Salmon wrote: »

Anyone know if you have to go through the whole process again to extend the IEC Visa by an additional year, or do you just have to request an extension?

You cannot extend a work permit granted through the IEC program. It is a 1 year program. You can apply for another 1 and get it if you are still eligible tho!

cmulvey

hi, in relation to work permits for canada if i receieve a job offer, can i apply in canada or do you have to be outside canada to apply ? my plan is to go over on a holiday and try and get a job whilt there is this allowed ?

Helix

cmulvey wrote: »

hi, in relation to work permits for canada if i receieve a job offer, can i apply in canada or do you have to be outside canada to apply ? my plan is to go over on a holiday and try and get a job whilt there is this allowed ?

yup

you just cant work

cmulvey

thanks, so i would then just have to cross the usa border if i then receieved a job offer !?

NoelAPM

cmulvey wrote: »

thanks, so i would then just have to cross the usa border if i then receieved a job offer !?

It is not allowed! You won't be granted entry to Canada if they think your intentions are to find work!

And you don't just get a signed piece of paper from an employer. They have to apply for a Labour Market Opinion on your behalf. It's a process that costs money and takes time. 3-4 months I belive.

red menace

NoelAPM wrote: »

cmulvey wrote: »

thanks, so i would then just have to cross the usa border if i then receieved a job offer !?

It is not allowed! You won't be granted entry to Canada if they think your intentions are to find work!

And you don't just get a signed piece of paper from an employer. They have to apply for a Labour Market Opinion on your behalf. It's a process that costs money and takes time. 3-4 months I belive.

Doesnt cost any money but is a headache for a company.
they must adevrtise the position for at least 28 days and prove they got no suitable canadians for the job.
Then fill in a giant form and submit it and wait for it to be processed

Helix

NoelAPM wrote: »

It is not allowed! You won't be granted entry to Canada if they think your intentions are to find work!

And you don't just get a signed piece of paper from an employer. They have to apply for a Labour Market Opinion on your behalf. It's a process that costs money and takes time. 3-4 months I belive.

you're allowed to look for work, you're just not allowed to actually work

cmulvey

right, well i clearly would have to booked a return flight home so it doesn't look suss but if its alot of trouble for a company to hire me over a canadian person i may as well wait at home and try to get work form here.

Helix

you wouldnt need to waste money on a flight home, just book a bus ticket to the states