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Musician wanting to immigrate to Canada, is it possible?

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Butterfly9

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Feb 21, 2015
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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.
 
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
 
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
 
Butterfly9 said:
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.
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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 said:
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.
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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.
 
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