I've read some helpful responses on this forum, so I'm hoping someone can assist with my inquiries.
I came to the U.S. 12 years ago on a B1/B2 visitor's visa stamped for 6 months. It's pretty apparent that I overstayed. I completed my high school and college education in the U.S. Graduated with a B. Sc in Computer Science in 2003. I've been working ever since. I submitted the assessment form offered on this site and got a response indicating that I do not have the 67 points needed to apply for the Skilled Worker program. It was suggested that I obtain a Canadian job offer instead.
I have a few questions about next steps. In general, I would like to know what my options are, and how I would go about beginning the process:
- What are the odds of getting a Canadian job offer given my present location and overstay status?
- What should I expect from the employer? Are job offers presented to individuals who may possibly encounter "work permit difficulty" with the CIC given their overstay status?
- Assuming I obtain a job offer and the employer is willing to take me despite my somewhat slim chances at the CIC, how would I go about the process? What do I need to present to the CIC? Will I need to go back to my native country (Nigeria) or the nearest consulate to process my application?
ANY and ALL responses about next steps are welcome. I currently work as a technical analyst for a major financial services company.
I came to the U.S. 12 years ago on a B1/B2 visitor's visa stamped for 6 months. It's pretty apparent that I overstayed. I completed my high school and college education in the U.S. Graduated with a B. Sc in Computer Science in 2003. I've been working ever since. I submitted the assessment form offered on this site and got a response indicating that I do not have the 67 points needed to apply for the Skilled Worker program. It was suggested that I obtain a Canadian job offer instead.
I have a few questions about next steps. In general, I would like to know what my options are, and how I would go about beginning the process:
- What are the odds of getting a Canadian job offer given my present location and overstay status?
- What should I expect from the employer? Are job offers presented to individuals who may possibly encounter "work permit difficulty" with the CIC given their overstay status?
- Assuming I obtain a job offer and the employer is willing to take me despite my somewhat slim chances at the CIC, how would I go about the process? What do I need to present to the CIC? Will I need to go back to my native country (Nigeria) or the nearest consulate to process my application?
ANY and ALL responses about next steps are welcome. I currently work as a technical analyst for a major financial services company.