Hi
I am a software engineer / programmer (NOC - 2173 / 2174 would be best applicable, may be 2171 but not an exact match). I am on H1 B visa working in US. I am not sure if the new list of 38 occupations will be applicable to me, therefore I am interested in looking for other alternatives:
1. Will I qualify for Alberta PNP considering my job profile? Should I apply for this.
2. I have applied for Federal Skilled worker class. But that was after Feb 2008. Not sure if this will work out in my case.
3. Can I apply for Alberta PNP while my Federal Skilled worker application is pending.
4. In Alberta PNP program, do I need to move to Canada as soon as i get Nomination Certificate from Alberta? Or do I need to apply for Federal PR and then wait until that comes? When do i need to move to Canada during the whole process. Can i complete the whole process being in USA and without going to Canada. Once i get my PR after that is it same as Federal Skilled worker, that I can go to Canada any time during next 1 year to keep my PR active. Please advice. My concern is I have applied for USA GC and want to keep my USA GC process going on, at the same time I want to keep Canada PR as backup plan.
5. Is there any other provincial program (PNP) that i can apply for without moving to Canada. Just filling out the application form from USA and wait until my PR comes through.
Thanks for help !!
Cheers
MNKA
I am a software engineer / programmer (NOC - 2173 / 2174 would be best applicable, may be 2171 but not an exact match). I am on H1 B visa working in US. I am not sure if the new list of 38 occupations will be applicable to me, therefore I am interested in looking for other alternatives:
1. Will I qualify for Alberta PNP considering my job profile? Should I apply for this.
2. I have applied for Federal Skilled worker class. But that was after Feb 2008. Not sure if this will work out in my case.
3. Can I apply for Alberta PNP while my Federal Skilled worker application is pending.
4. In Alberta PNP program, do I need to move to Canada as soon as i get Nomination Certificate from Alberta? Or do I need to apply for Federal PR and then wait until that comes? When do i need to move to Canada during the whole process. Can i complete the whole process being in USA and without going to Canada. Once i get my PR after that is it same as Federal Skilled worker, that I can go to Canada any time during next 1 year to keep my PR active. Please advice. My concern is I have applied for USA GC and want to keep my USA GC process going on, at the same time I want to keep Canada PR as backup plan.
5. Is there any other provincial program (PNP) that i can apply for without moving to Canada. Just filling out the application form from USA and wait until my PR comes through.
Thanks for help !!
Cheers
MNKA