Hello good day everyone!
I've been lurking on this forum for awhile now and I can say it has helped me understand the visa processes a lot.
I'm a degree holder in BS HRM and had worked in the US before for a year as a restaurant server for my internship.. Now, I'm planning to take a 1 yr post-diploma certificate in hospitality and tourism so that it is still related to my field. I'm considering Niagara College or Okanagan. Upon completion, I can be granted a year of PGWP as per my understanding, then apply for residency.
When I checked the eligibility requirements for the skilled immigrants, work experience should be at
skill type 0 (managerial jobs), or skill levels A (professional jobs such as doctors, architects) or B (technical and skilled, chefs/ electricians, etc.) Unfortunately, food and restaurant server is under skill level C.
My question is if I would work as a restaurant server/host or even a front office attendant at a hotel, does that not qualify me at all? Are there other options/programs for me with that work experience? Or should I really look for higher positions like (supervisorial or restau manager) once I graduated to secure PR? (
which I think could be hard since I don't have much experience)
Or do you suggest studying a different course instead? Like culinary? My only problem is I'm not that good at cooking. And I really prefer working in a restaurant or hotel.
I'm really worried and disheartened at this point
Is there any other students here in the same field? I hope some of you can help me out and give an honest opinion.. Thank you so much!!