Musician wanting to immigrate to Canada, is it possible?

[Butterfly9]

Hello Everyone in this excellent Forum,

I am a musician with over 10 years of experience as a Accompanist in my country and I have a Bechelor's Degree in Music (Piano) and a Master's Degree in Music. Is it possible to immigrate to Canada? Can I apply with the Express Entry new system?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards,

Butterfly.

 

[YamPower]

Was your experience paid and full-time (30 or hours per week)?

Check out NOC 5133 to see if it matches your experience.

http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2011/Profile.aspx?val1=5133

 

[all_the_best]

See if you can find any Canadian music group, orchestra that can offer you a job with LMIA (LMIA is kind of a certification from Canadian HR ministry that the job is rare and can not be filled by Canadian talent). If you play a music instrument that is rare it will be easier.

Following jobs are recognized by Canada

http://www23.statcan.gc.ca/imdb/p3VD.pl?Function=getVD&TVD=122372&CVD=122375&CPV=513&CST=01012011&CLV=3&MLV=4

All the best

 

[n4mo]

Hello Everyone in this excellent Forum,

I am a musician with over 10 years of experience as a Accompanist in my country and I have a Bechelor's Degree in Music (Piano) and a Master's Degree in Music. Is it possible to immigrate to Canada? Can I apply with the Express Entry new system?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards,

Butterfly.

You might be able to apply as a self-employed person (cultural activities). Check this link < www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/self-employed/apply-who.asp#definitions >. Hope this helps and goodluck whatever happens..

 

[Butterfly9]

Thank you all for your wonderful ideas!

 

[Nonso26]

Hello Everyone in this excellent Forum,

I am a musician with over 10 years of experience as a Accompanist in my country and I have a Bechelor's Degree in Music (Piano) and a Master's Degree in Music. Is it possible to immigrate to Canada? Can I apply with the Express Entry new system?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards,

Butterfly.

Hey there,

I'm in a similar situation. Ive completed my masters degree & i'm doing music (Performing in different cities). I would like to know if you were able to apply.

 

[Silverbogan]

Hello, I think you can do it.