Express Entry Applicants from Jamaica

[JamJel]

Hi Everyone,

Received my PR visa this month, so I've been looking around for advise on finding a job, landing, etc. So glad to find fellow yardies!

For those who have landed, did you apply for jobs from Ja? If yes, did you put Ja or Canadian address?


Thanks in advance for your help!

 

[andre3000]

Hi Everyone,

Received my PR visa this month, so I've been looking around for advise on finding a job, landing, etc. So glad to find fellow yardies!

For those who have landed, did you apply for jobs from Ja? If yes, did you put Ja or Canadian address?


Thanks in advance for your help!

Congrats!

 

[YamPower]

Hi Everyone,

Received my PR visa this month, so I've been looking around for advise on finding a job, landing, etc. So glad to find fellow yardies!

For those who have landed, did you apply for jobs from Ja? If yes, did you put Ja or Canadian address?


Thanks in advance for your help!

I applied for jobs in the weeks leading up to my landing and was lucky to get one before I landed. Make sure your LinkedIn page is up to scratch and your resume is perfect. Put a Canadian address and phone number on the resume and remove all traces of Jamaica (shorten company names if you so have to e.g. Electoral Office of Jamaica should just be EOJ). Under the education section, mention that your degrees have Canadian equivalency by WES etc. If there are internationally recognized certifications for your field then get those done because they will help.

You can search for jobs on Indeed.ca, workopolis and lots of other sites. I've been contacted by people who found my resume posted online so make sure you do that as well. Good luck!

 

[mapleback]

Credit to fellow forum member lucian....saw this great find. Thought it might be helpful for all of us for settlement.

http://settlementonlineprearrival.ca

SOPA is designed to help pre-landed newcomers find and retain employment in Canada. SOPA engages a network of 6 settlement agencies across the country to deliver training to prepare immigrants for successful integration into the Canadian labour market. MOSAIC is the sole proud provider of SOPA in British Columbia. SOPA’s primary focus is targeted to pre-arrival employment related activities/ outcomes and includes components related to needs assessments, referrals and information and orientation as it relates to strengthening the employment and workforce integration goals. Job search, job readiness and job retention are at the core of SOPA's 5 facilitated and self directed courses.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

• Must have received approval to immigrate to Canada, currently live outside of Canada and have one of the following documents:
o a Permanent Resident Card
o a letter notifying pick-up of Canadian visa (visa for permanent resident applicants only)
o a medical notification/ security notification letter
o a Canadian visa (but have not landed in Canada yet)
• Have English (IELTS) level 5.5 or higher is an asset
• Have access to a computer and high speed Internet

CONTACT / REGISTER..

• For more information visit our webpage
• Contact us by email sopa@mosaicbc.com
• Register at settlementonlineprearrival.ca

 

[MASF]

Hi Guys:

Finally my medicals have changed to pass. Any news anyone?

 

[Nyla]

Hi Guys:

Finally my medicals have changed to pass. Any news anyone?

Thats good! When did u do your medicals? Whats your AOr date??

 

[MASF]

Thats good! When did u do your medicals? Whats your AOr date??

AOR Nov 10
Did medicals Nov 2

 

[mapleback]

Hi Guys:

Finally my medicals have changed to pass. Any news anyone?

Finally some movement on your application.

 

[JamJel]

Congrats!

Thanks!

 

[JamJel]

I applied for jobs in the weeks leading up to my landing and was lucky to get one before I landed. Make sure your LinkedIn page is up to scratch and your resume is perfect. Put a Canadian address and phone number on the resume and remove all traces of Jamaica (shorten company names if you so have to e.g. Electoral Office of Jamaica should just be EOJ). Under the education section, mention that your degrees have Canadian equivalency by WES etc. If there are internationally recognized certifications for your field then get those done because they will help.

You can search for jobs on Indeed.ca, workopolis and lots of other sites. I've been contacted by people who found my resume posted online so make sure you do that as well. Good luck!

Thanks so much for the info!

 

[YamPower]

AOR Nov 10
Did medicals Nov 2

How dem a tie you out like goat so? No man. Call CIC and find out what's going on. The number is 613-944-4000.

 

[Jamaican_Chinese]

Hi guys,

I received my PPR yesterday, March 4!!! Thank you so much for all your support!
Special big ups to YamPower....always willing to help with sound advice!


It's coming guys....it's coming!

 

[AckeenSaltfish]

Greetings, Been following this group for a awhile and it has really helped me to keep my hopes up. I was just sitting in EE with just below 400 score. Not a thing happening for all of 2015. But then I read one of the posts and just decided to change my "only going to Toronto" frame of mind and tried for PNP to Sasketchewan. Accepted on Dec 29, 2015. ITA in Jan 2016. Did meds and police report and and waiting hopeful for PPR.

 

[Tishfaith]

Hi guys,

I received my PPR yesterday, March 4!!! Thank you so much for all your support!
Special big ups to YamPower....always willing to help with sound advice!


It's coming guys....it's coming!

Congrats!!!!!


All the best on your new journey

 

[MASF]

Greetings, Been following this group for a awhile and it has really helped me to keep my hopes up. I was just sitting in EE with just below 400 score. Not a thing happening for all of 2015. But then I read one of the posts and just decided to change my "only going to Toronto" frame of mind and tried for PNP to Sasketchewan. Accepted on Dec 29, 2015. ITA in Jan 2016. Did meds and police report and and waiting hopeful for PPR.

So very happy for you. Hope others who are waiting go your route. Good Luck friend.