Is there a way to go from IEC to Permanent Residency?

[adam2893]

I am from Australia and as far as I understand I can go over on IEC and live for 2 years, is there any way to apply to permanent residency when the IEC is over or even while its still going? I want to live in Canada permanently not just a couple of years.

Any help would be great, thanks.

 

[scylla]

It depends if you meet the requirements of one of Canada's immigration programs. Canada has several programs and you'll need to research them to find out what it takes to apply and if you qualify. Detailed information here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp

 

[adam2893]

It depends if you meet the requirements of one of Canada's immigration programs. Canada has several programs and you'll need to research them to find out what it takes to apply and if you qualify. Detailed information here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp

Yeah I have looked into all of them multiple times, what I'm wondering is if theres something I could do over in Canada that would make me qualify, like, is there a job or program I could do that would let me qualify? Could I search for a job while over there that would be willing to sponsor me or something or is that extremely hard? Im just looking for more information than whats on the CIC site.

 

[scylla]

Best option is to make sure you get a full time skilled job when you arrive on your IEC. This will give you the highest chance of qualifying for PR. Skilled jobs are those that fall under NOC A, B or 0.

There is also unfortunately no short-cut to researching Canada's immigration programs in detail if you are serious about immigrating. This is something you'll need to invest time to do - or alternatively hire an immigration lawyer / consultant to help you.

 

[adam2893]

Best option is to make sure you get a full time skilled job when you arrive on your IEC. This will give you the highest chance of qualifying for PR. Skilled jobs are those that fall under NOC A, B or 0.

There is also unfortunately no short-cut to researching Canada's immigration programs in detail if you are serious about immigrating. This is something you'll need to invest time to do - or alternatively hire an immigration lawyer / consultant to help you.

Could I work for the 2 years in Saskatchewan and then try to apply through this http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/applicants-with-existing-work-permit

or preferably this http://www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/moving-to-saskatchewan/immigrating-to-saskatchewan/saskatchewan-immigrant-nominee-program/applicants-with-saskatchewan-experience/hospitality-sector-project

How do I find a list of company that is a 'SINP Hospitality-approved employer' ?

Otherwise my girlfriend is considering trying to study in Canada as she wants to be a nurse but she is unsure how to go about that. I would try to talk to an immigration lawyer but I don't know how much that will cost.