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I am a 25 year old male from Serbia. I've lived here all my life and I wish to move. I've already researched information regarding migration to Canada on a work visa, however there is one main thing that I'd like to inquire about. Do I need a valid job offer upon arrival in Canada in order to get the work visa or can I just search for a job when I get there? Will they grant me the visa without having a job offer? Can someone explain please?

Thank you.
 
There are 2 ways to move to Canada
1. Get a job offer sitting in Serbia and move
2. Apply for Express Entry and wait for an invitation from Canada

Option 1 is tough, but not impossible. It depends on your line of work as well as the employer's intent to move you to Canada rather than hire a local.
Option 2 is dependant upon a point based system and if you score high, you will be invited to apply
 
PreciousNickia said:
Is it easier to apply for a work visa, PR or Express Entry?

None of them are easy. They all take time, research and effort.

BTW: Express Entry is PR.
 
For getting work visa in canada you must have valid job offer.You need to submit the valid job offer from your employer in order to get work visa in canada.

Please go through following steps which are required to apply for work permit in canada which are as under:

1. Determine if you will apply online or on paper

Apply online

You must have:

=> Access to a scanner or camera to make electronic copies of your documents to upload, and

=> A valid credit card to pay with.

2.Get the documents from your employer

Before you apply for a work permit, you will need:

=> The positive Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) your employer received from Employment and Social Development Canada AND your job offer, or

=> a copy of the Offer of Employment form (PDF, 1.18 MB) submitted by your employer and a copy of the fee receipt the employer received when they paid an employer compliance fee to Citizenship and Immigration Canada if you do not need an LMIA and you are not applying for an open work permit, and

=> proof that you meet the requirements of the job, such as:

a) proof of education, or

b) work experience.

3. Get the application package

There are different ways to apply for a work permit, depending on where you apply from:

inside Canada
outside Canada, or
as you enter Canada.

Find out the requirements for where to apply in order to choose the best option for you.


4.Pay the application fees

In many countries, you can pay the fee in the local currency.

5.Submit your application.


Wishing you all the very best