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indira_prab

Champion Member
Apr 16, 2010
2,151
252
Chennai
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2151 - Architects
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16th Oct 2010 BD Encashed...: 25th Oct 2010 PER Received..: 10th Feb 2011
File Transfer...
3rd March 2011 AOR Received.: 11th March 2011
Med's Request
31st March 2011 PCC Request..: 31st March 2011 RPRF Request: 31st March 2011
Passport Req..
31st March 2011 Med's Done....: 6th April 2011 Passports sent: 7th May 2011 RPRF/PCC sent: 7th May 2011 RPRF En-Cashed :17th May 2011
VISA ISSUED...
27th May 2011
LANDED..........
10th Sep 2011
arjignesh said:
No..I have just applied on Jan-2011 and my file is just transferred to VO London...but i have read some experiences of people in news paper comments...i am also not sure about it..but it is always better to research on your side...
because i am having job here in UAE..so dont want to get in something bad than here..
thats why ...

Thanks for your feed back..
I am not able to understand where your hesitation is :(..

Is it with immigrating to Canada? Or finding a job as an architect there?

I cannot comment on the first as it is always a personal decision :)

The second, however, yes, it is very difficult to get a great job as an Architect there, as the profession is regulated. You will need to be registered as an architect first and that is not very easy. It involves a whole lot of exams, interviews, internships which can stretch anywhere from a year to 3.

BUT, if you are really determined to succeed, you can take up other jobs RELATED to the industry and profession, such as Construction management, Project management, while trying to register yourself and sustain your first few months/years there..

It all depends on how well you are prepared to face that challenge.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.
 

arjignesh

Hero Member
Jan 28, 2011
424
6
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-01-2011
VISA ISSUED...
27-10-2011
LANDED..........
27-03-2012
Yes..off-course i am worried about Job perspective as An Architect...not for immigration because I don't want to compromise with my carrier. If i can find small job as a Draftsman that's also OK but not interested in other field for surviving.

Since you have mentioned time for 1/3 years for registering, it is better to take further education there right or wrong?

Since i have a only bachelors degree i am thinking to study further also...

Do you have any idea,

Is there benefit for PR holding person in terms of Fess or Admission for further study or is it the same for outsider to take an admission?

Thanks
 

indira_prab

Champion Member
Apr 16, 2010
2,151
252
Chennai
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2151 - Architects
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16th Oct 2010 BD Encashed...: 25th Oct 2010 PER Received..: 10th Feb 2011
File Transfer...
3rd March 2011 AOR Received.: 11th March 2011
Med's Request
31st March 2011 PCC Request..: 31st March 2011 RPRF Request: 31st March 2011
Passport Req..
31st March 2011 Med's Done....: 6th April 2011 Passports sent: 7th May 2011 RPRF/PCC sent: 7th May 2011 RPRF En-Cashed :17th May 2011
VISA ISSUED...
27th May 2011
LANDED..........
10th Sep 2011
arjignesh said:
Yes..off-course i am worried about Job perspective as An Architect...not for immigration because I don't want to compromise with my carrier. If i can find small job as a Draftsman that's also OK but not interested in other field for surviving.
Since you have mentioned time for 1/3 years for registering, it is better to take further education there right or wrong?
Since i have a only bachelors degree i am thinking to study further also...
Do you have any idea,
Is there benefit for PR holding person in terms of Fess or Admission for further study or is it the same for outsider to take an admission?
Thanks
It might be a good idea to do a masters there :) It's very much easier and cheaper once you become a PR ;)

Good luck.. I invite you to join our group @

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/updated-topics/-t49421.0.html;topicseen

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.
 
J

John_Dorry

Guest
indira_prab said:
I am not able to understand where your hesitation is :(..

Is it with immigrating to Canada? Or finding a job as an architect there?

I cannot comment on the first as it is always a personal decision :)

The second, however, yes, it is very difficult to get a great job as an Architect there, as the profession is regulated. You will need to be registered as an architect first and that is not very easy. It involves a whole lot of exams, interviews, internships which can stretch anywhere from a year to 3.

BUT, if you are really determined to succeed, you can take up other jobs RELATED to the industry and profession, such as Construction management, Project management, while trying to register yourself and sustain your first few months/years there..

It all depends on how well you are prepared to face that challenge.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.


Hello Indira,


I first want to congratulate you for all your efforts for animating forums and helping people. I also had a chance to take a look at your blog, and I found it very interesting.

I'm also an Architect, from Morocco, but graduated in France (Master in Architecture + Licence to practice architecture in France, also valid for Morocco). I'm 5 years experienced. I have tried to outlook architect's job market in Canada, but I definitely think we must first be there to seriously start finding a job.

My question is concerning the regulation for architects. Must we be first registered for working ? Even as employees ?

My actual PR request status is "In Process". I hope to receive soon my MR…

I propose you to keep in touch and to share our immigration experience as architects.


Kind regards,


John
 

indira_prab

Champion Member
Apr 16, 2010
2,151
252
Chennai
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2151 - Architects
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16th Oct 2010 BD Encashed...: 25th Oct 2010 PER Received..: 10th Feb 2011
File Transfer...
3rd March 2011 AOR Received.: 11th March 2011
Med's Request
31st March 2011 PCC Request..: 31st March 2011 RPRF Request: 31st March 2011
Passport Req..
31st March 2011 Med's Done....: 6th April 2011 Passports sent: 7th May 2011 RPRF/PCC sent: 7th May 2011 RPRF En-Cashed :17th May 2011
VISA ISSUED...
27th May 2011
LANDED..........
10th Sep 2011
John_Dorry said:
Hello Indira,


I first want to congratulate you for all your efforts for animating forums and helping people. I also had a chance to take a look at your blog, and I found it very interesting.

I'm also an Architect, from Morocco, but graduated in France (Master in Architecture + Licence to practice architecture in France, also valid for Morocco). I'm 5 years experienced. I have tried to outlook architect's job market in Canada, but I definitely think we must first be there to seriously start finding a job.

My question is concerning the regulation for architects. Must we be first registered for working ? Even as employees ?

My actual PR request status is "In Process". I hope to receive soon my MR...

I propose you to keep in touch and to share our immigration experience as architects.


Kind regards,

John
Hello John,

Thanks and I'm not an architect, but my spouse is :). We will be in touch for sure :)

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.
 

indira_prab

Champion Member
Apr 16, 2010
2,151
252
Chennai
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
2151 - Architects
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16th Oct 2010 BD Encashed...: 25th Oct 2010 PER Received..: 10th Feb 2011
File Transfer...
3rd March 2011 AOR Received.: 11th March 2011
Med's Request
31st March 2011 PCC Request..: 31st March 2011 RPRF Request: 31st March 2011
Passport Req..
31st March 2011 Med's Done....: 6th April 2011 Passports sent: 7th May 2011 RPRF/PCC sent: 7th May 2011 RPRF En-Cashed :17th May 2011
VISA ISSUED...
27th May 2011
LANDED..........
10th Sep 2011
John_Dorry said:
Hello Indira,
I first want to congratulate you for all your efforts for animating forums and helping people. I also had a chance to take a look at your blog, and I found it very interesting.
I'm also an Architect, from Morocco, but graduated in France (Master in Architecture + Licence to practice architecture in France, also valid for Morocco). I'm 5 years experienced. I have tried to outlook architect's job market in Canada, but I definitely think we must first be there to seriously start finding a job.
My question is concerning the regulation for architects. Must we be first registered for working ? Even as employees ?
My actual PR request status is "In Process". I hope to receive soon my MR...
I propose you to keep in touch and to share our immigration experience as architects.
Kind regards,
John
John,

Yes, one needs to be registered to work under the designation 'Architect'.

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.
 

sharifah14

Member
Jun 6, 2011
17
0
124
Burlington, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Berlin
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-09-2011
AOR Received.
22-12-2011
Hello,
I am new to this and just came across this thread. I know it is about applying for PR as a skilled worker but I needed some advice on my situation. My boyfriend/common-law partner is trying to immigrate to Canada from Holland (I am a cdn citizen) through a spousal sponsorship. He graduated recently from Holland with a Bachelor in Architecture and Construction Management (so he can do both technically). I thought that I had seen somewhere (I forget now where) that architectects were one of the "needed" jobs in Canada and that my boyfriend could apply for an open work permit without having recieved a job offer in Canada. Is this at all correct?
As well how easy/difficult is it to get a job as a project manager/construction manager/Autocad drafter in Canada being from a foreign country because if my boyfriend cannot apply for an open work permit then he will first have to have a job offer BEFORE getting a work permit which seems to be quite difficult.
I hope someone can please help!
 

a4architecture

Star Member
Jul 17, 2011
173
39
LAHORE,PAKISTAN
Category........
Visa Office......
LONDON
NOC Code......
2151
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
30-12-2010
Doc's Request.
SENT
AOR Received.
04-01-2011
IELTS Request
SENT
File Transfer...
14-04-2011
Med's Request
27-07-2011
Med's Done....
19-08-2011
Interview........
not yet
Passport Req..
PPR-1: 18-05-2012, PPR-2: 21-06-2012
VISA ISSUED...
29-06-2012
LANDED..........
29-07-2012 happy since then..alhamdullah
i applied for FSW-NOC-2151 on 30 dec 2010 from Jeddad KSA.documents were recieved by CIO on 4th Jan 2011.today i recieved "request for medical Certificate (MC) and police certificate (PC).currently i am residing in Pakistan for the last six months.
Do i have to aquire Police certificate from KSA where i resided for two years or have to submit PC for Pakistan only (my current residency).
The letter recieved states to "inform them if the current status of residence has changed".
How long does MC/PC process takes.
what are the further steps.
 

arjignesh

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Jan 28, 2011
424
6
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-01-2011
VISA ISSUED...
27-10-2011
LANDED..........
27-03-2012
a4architecture said:
i applied for FSW-NOC-2151 on 30 dec 2010 from Jeddad KSA.documents were recieved by CIO on 4th Jan 2011.today i recieved "request for medical Certificate (MC) and police certificate (PC).currently i am residing in Pakistan for the last six months.
Do i have to aquire Police certificate from KSA where i resided for two years or have to submit PC for Pakistan only (my current residency).
The letter recieved states to "inform them if the current status of residence has changed".
How long does MC/PC process takes.
what are the further steps.


Hi.
Yes you have to take PCC from each of the country where you have reside more than 6 months. After you will finish your medical it will take around 3-4 months for PPR. They did not ask you about RPRF????
 

a4architecture

Star Member
Jul 17, 2011
173
39
LAHORE,PAKISTAN
Category........
Visa Office......
LONDON
NOC Code......
2151
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
30-12-2010
Doc's Request.
SENT
AOR Received.
04-01-2011
IELTS Request
SENT
File Transfer...
14-04-2011
Med's Request
27-07-2011
Med's Done....
19-08-2011
Interview........
not yet
Passport Req..
PPR-1: 18-05-2012, PPR-2: 21-06-2012
VISA ISSUED...
29-06-2012
LANDED..........
29-07-2012 happy since then..alhamdullah
arjignesh said:


Hi.
Yes you have to take PCC from each of the country where you have reside more than 6 months. After you will finish your medical it will take around 3-4 months for PPR. They did not ask you about RPRF????
what is ment by rprf.... do i have to go back to those countries and get these police certificate or simply visit respective embasey in my country ??
 

arjignesh

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Jan 28, 2011
424
6
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-01-2011
VISA ISSUED...
27-10-2011
LANDED..........
27-03-2012
a4architecture said:
what is ment by rprf.... do i have to go back to those countries and get these police certificate or simply visit respective embasey in my country ??


RPRF means Right of Permanent Residence Fees..which generally they ask with medical and PCC in case of London VO..

No u don't need to go there just visit embassy of that country.
 

felyne

Newbie
Aug 7, 2011
1
0
Hi there,
I've been looking for a discussion specifically on architects who have graduated from the UAE. There is no board exam in the Emirates, and as such, I would like to know what this will mean to the process of being accredited as an architect in Canada. I have already filed an application and its with VO London now. And I would like to start looking at what needs to be done for me to work as a licensed architect in Canada...considering I have been working as one here since I graduated.

Your thoughts are would be appreciated.
 

djarch

Newbie
Nov 16, 2011
6
0
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: buffalo
NOC Code......: 2151 - Architects
App. Filed.......: 12th Oct 2011
 

Ochena

Star Member
Oct 27, 2011
100
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
NOC Code......
0711
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
January, 2010
Doc's Request.
March, 2010
AOR Received.
In process from 30 March, 2012
IELTS Request
with initial application
File Transfer...
March, 2010
Med's Request
25th June, 2012
Interview........
waived
I'm also sailing with u guys. Application recieved by CIO-Nova Scotia on 14th Nov 2011. Wish u all the best..........
 

amish

Star Member
Nov 8, 2011
178
2
Hello everybudy,

I am from India.
My question is on regarding NOC 2151- Architects.

I want to know that how to show work experience who are professional architects??
means>> a person who is doing his professional work as a Architect (Not doing job somewhere) then who can certify his work experience? as he is doing it individualy.. Pls let me clarify on this.

Thank you