I posted this question on the family sponsorship subforum but realized it might be more appropriate here, so sorry if you're seeing this for the second time.
I just figured Open Work Permit is only for inland spousal sponsorship (I'm very new to this) and I must do outland because I cannot commit to being physically present in Canada during the application (while I will likely be, it is uncertain, so I cannot risk with inland).
However, I would still want some sort of work permit/visa/program which allows me to work long enough under that permit (from the moment I want to work until the PR gets approved which shouldn't be more than 5-6 months according to my rough timeline estimates, assuming PR takes 12 months).
What are my options for getting a (professional) work permit/visa, given that I am currently on a visitor visa and I will have my outland spousal sponsorship PR submitted while I pursue that work permit?
I realize my options will likely be similar to any foreigner willing to work in Canada, but I am wondering if there is any bump given my circumstances and what people in this situation usually do, as I am sure many have found themselves in a similar scenario.
For reference, I am pretty sure I qualify for Global Talent Stream category B jobs for example, but I do not know enough about the program to really consider it a feasible option that I can rely on. It seems the costs and most paperwork fall on the employer, and I do not know how common this is and how many employers are willing to engage in that as opposed to hiring a PR/Citizen instead, especially during these times of higher unemployment.
This was just an example and I am open to advice as I admit I do not know much about these things.
Additional info, if relevant:
- My home country, which is in Europe, is not in those of IEC, i.e. has no special agreements with Canada
- I am currently on an F1 visa in the US and by the time I need to start working I will have a Master's degree from a US university
- My general area of expertise is in technology, Comp. Sci., AI
- Since I'll be fresh out of grad school, my work experience is limited to several (5-6) tech internships I've had during my schooling (as well as on-campus jobs and research), some of which were in larger companies which have offices in Canada as well
- I am willing to try more competitive employers (bigger tech companies?) as long as they are willing to sponsor work visa temporarily until I get my PR
Thank you in advance guys, I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences
I just figured Open Work Permit is only for inland spousal sponsorship (I'm very new to this) and I must do outland because I cannot commit to being physically present in Canada during the application (while I will likely be, it is uncertain, so I cannot risk with inland).
However, I would still want some sort of work permit/visa/program which allows me to work long enough under that permit (from the moment I want to work until the PR gets approved which shouldn't be more than 5-6 months according to my rough timeline estimates, assuming PR takes 12 months).
What are my options for getting a (professional) work permit/visa, given that I am currently on a visitor visa and I will have my outland spousal sponsorship PR submitted while I pursue that work permit?
I realize my options will likely be similar to any foreigner willing to work in Canada, but I am wondering if there is any bump given my circumstances and what people in this situation usually do, as I am sure many have found themselves in a similar scenario.
For reference, I am pretty sure I qualify for Global Talent Stream category B jobs for example, but I do not know enough about the program to really consider it a feasible option that I can rely on. It seems the costs and most paperwork fall on the employer, and I do not know how common this is and how many employers are willing to engage in that as opposed to hiring a PR/Citizen instead, especially during these times of higher unemployment.
This was just an example and I am open to advice as I admit I do not know much about these things.
Additional info, if relevant:
- My home country, which is in Europe, is not in those of IEC, i.e. has no special agreements with Canada
- I am currently on an F1 visa in the US and by the time I need to start working I will have a Master's degree from a US university
- My general area of expertise is in technology, Comp. Sci., AI
- Since I'll be fresh out of grad school, my work experience is limited to several (5-6) tech internships I've had during my schooling (as well as on-campus jobs and research), some of which were in larger companies which have offices in Canada as well
- I am willing to try more competitive employers (bigger tech companies?) as long as they are willing to sponsor work visa temporarily until I get my PR
Thank you in advance guys, I would love to hear your thoughts and experiences