Moving to Canada / Applying to Candian Work Visa

[maximuscosmo]

As I understand, to get a work visa for working as a welder/metal worker, I'll have to use cic.gc.ca website.
My question is, would I have to be employed in Canada to get a work visa or do I simply download, fill in and send application to the Immigration Office, and which application should I use - Federal Skilled Worker, Quebec Skilled Worker, Temporary Resident, or some other? What specifics would I have to know to fill in these forms correctly?
For how long would I have to be a worker/resident to be eligible for Canadian Citizenship?
What other documents will I need?
What is it all going to cost in total?

Thank you,

 

[scylla]

If you want to apply for a work permit, you will first need to find an employer in Canada who is willing to offer you a full time job and is able to obtain an approved LMIA (approval to hire you). Only then would you be able to apply for a work permit. Have you secured a permanent job offer in Canada and has your employer obtained an approved LMIA?

For immigration purposes your best bet is probably the Federal Skilled Trades Program. You'll have to read through the details of the program to see if you qualify to apply.

As for citizenship, first you'll need to become a permanent resident. Then you'll have to live in Canada for a minimum of four years before you'll qualify to apply for citizenship. You cannot jump from temporary worker straight to citizenship.

There are many document that will be required - the full list depends on the path you take. Same goes for the cost.

 

[maximuscosmo]

Thank you for reply
.. So I DO need to find an employer first.. sending applications without a canadian job is pointless
I'm guessing canadian companies will not employ a worker without canadian qualifications and education
.. so it's a "dead end" or "catch 22"
ok, Thanks

 

[fakenoob]

Thank you for reply
.. So I DO need to find an employer first.. sending applications without a canadian job is pointless
I'm guessing canadian companies will not employ a worker without canadian qualifications and education
.. so it's a "dead end" or "catch 22"
ok, Thanks

thats why probably almost all of the people here who are applying for PR are Risk Takers

 

[polara69]

thats why probably almost all of the people here who are applying for PR are Risk Takers

Not sure it is a risk, all you have to have is 67 points to qualify, good health and a clean police record.

 

[maximuscosmo]

Not sure it is a risk, all you have to have is 67 points to qualify, good health and a clean police record.

What the hell are you talking about.
what 67 points and qualify for what

 

[scylla]

What the hell are you talking about.
what 67 points and qualify for what

This is a reference to the Federal Skilled Worker program. If you want to make immigrating to Canada a priority, you'll need to familiarize yourself with Canada's various immigration programs - or alternatively, hire an immigration lawyer/consultant to do this work on your behalf.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/apply.asp

 

[maximuscosmo]

- Anyone knows if it's possible to get work visa without an employer contract?
- What are all these different categories and what's the easiest/most common category?
Federal skilled workers
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Quebec‑selected skilled workers
Canadian Experience Class
Start-up visa
Self-employed Persons Program
Family sponsorship
Provincial nominees

 

[namaste]

- Anyone knows if it's possible to get work visa without an employer contract?
- What are all these different categories and what's the easiest/most common category?
Federal skilled workers
Federal Skilled Trades Program
Quebec‑selected skilled workers
Canadian Experience Class
Start-up visa
Self-employed Persons Program
Family sponsorship
Provincial nominees

For welder/metal worker, the appropriate program for you would be the Federal skilled Trades program (FSTP). Here's the website. Make sure you go through all of it to understand the eligibility criteria and application process.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/trades/

Also for this program, having a job is not mandatory but you will need to get a certificate of qualification in your "skilled trade" from a Canadian province. Here is the quote:

"have an offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least one year or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a provincial or territorial body"

 

[maximuscosmo]

"have an offer of full-time employment for a total period of at least one year or a certificate of qualification in that skilled trade issued by a provincial or territorial body"

got it, thanks
(but there's an application cap of 5000 again )
... it's worth trying but looks like staying within Europe makes more sense, by the looks of it