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Indian IT Programmer dreaming of Canada...

Sep 28, 2012
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Greetings from India. Just begun using this forum.

I am thinking of moving to Canada permanently in a couple of years or so. I am a 33 year old single Indian male. I am a Java developer with around 6 years of experience. I quit my last job this may and am not planning to take up any work at all until april.

I have a few questions regarding moving to Canada, and it would be great if you could help me out with them.

How long does the whole process take in India once I start with the application. Can the application be done all by myself or is it better if I go through an immigration consultant/agent. What are the general steps and how much time does each step take? Although I require to show proof of funds for around 11.5k CAD, showing how much would be better?

If I take up employment in another country, say, the Gulf or Singapore, can I apply for Canada from that country.

What is the IT scene like in Canada? What kind of software development jobs are available (Note that I am interested in Python/Django as well). I wouldn't mind working in a smaller organisation on slightly less-than-average pay if the work is good. What are the monthly expenses in that city, say, if i stay in a 1 room kitchen unit by myself, cook in, and go out like once or twice a week (I am a complete teetotaler, if that helps)? As for my nature, I am not a spendthrift, and can live very well within my means. To begin with, I would not mind starting again at the lowest programming level to gain canadian experience. Also, how much money do you think I will need to save before moving to Canada so that I can survive until I get a decent programming job.

Is it possible to get a Canadian job directly from India before even applying?

How does one go about applying through PNP? All replies much appreciated.

Cheers
 

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only possible option for you is applying through provincial Nominee(PNP) ... FSW is closed for IT related occupations....
 
Sep 28, 2012
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Thanks mate. So I guess I will have to first find a job in Canada by myself, and then request for PNP.

Also, do you know if I can apply for Immigration from a country other than of which I am a national. E. g, if I were to take up a job in Singapore or the Gulf, or if I were to go on-site and apply from there.

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Sep 28, 2012
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I guess for the time being that is what I am going to have to do. Will need to check again when the new rules are laid out.