Hi,
I'm a 25-year old Irish national on a 12-month working holiday visa in Canada and would very much like to obtain residency here. I'm just a little unsure as to what the best route is.
I have over 5 years of administrative experience, including a junior management position in the hospitality industry but I do not have a university degree so I don't think I would meet the points requirement. I have read on the internet about a form of discretion that might allow someone who doesn't meet the points requirement, but would otherwise stand a high chance of successfully settling in Canada, to obtain resident status. Is this a realistic option or a very long shot?
I also see that you can be nominated by a province for residency. I'm currently living in Alberta where there seems to be quite a labour shortage, so I thought this could be an option. Is this route only for certain very specific occupations, or is each case assessed on its own merits?
I see that performing musicians are accounted for in the job categories... I'm quite an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and play mainly celtic music in bars, but again I lack any sort of formal qualification. Would it be possible to apply as both an administrative assistant/supervisor and performing musician? Could I make any sort of case that my music contributes to the diversity and cultural landscape of Canada?
My partner of 2 years is also Canadian. Would this also be taken into consideration, or would I have to apply for sponsorship? And... sorry for all the questions...for her to be considered as my common law partner, is it necessary for us to live together? This would pose a major problem as her family are religious and very much opposed to co-habitation before marriage!
I do apologise for the length of this message and the amount of questions I've posed! I'd really appreciate your opinion/advice.
I'm a 25-year old Irish national on a 12-month working holiday visa in Canada and would very much like to obtain residency here. I'm just a little unsure as to what the best route is.
I have over 5 years of administrative experience, including a junior management position in the hospitality industry but I do not have a university degree so I don't think I would meet the points requirement. I have read on the internet about a form of discretion that might allow someone who doesn't meet the points requirement, but would otherwise stand a high chance of successfully settling in Canada, to obtain resident status. Is this a realistic option or a very long shot?
I also see that you can be nominated by a province for residency. I'm currently living in Alberta where there seems to be quite a labour shortage, so I thought this could be an option. Is this route only for certain very specific occupations, or is each case assessed on its own merits?
I see that performing musicians are accounted for in the job categories... I'm quite an accomplished multi-instrumentalist and play mainly celtic music in bars, but again I lack any sort of formal qualification. Would it be possible to apply as both an administrative assistant/supervisor and performing musician? Could I make any sort of case that my music contributes to the diversity and cultural landscape of Canada?
My partner of 2 years is also Canadian. Would this also be taken into consideration, or would I have to apply for sponsorship? And... sorry for all the questions...for her to be considered as my common law partner, is it necessary for us to live together? This would pose a major problem as her family are religious and very much opposed to co-habitation before marriage!
I do apologise for the length of this message and the amount of questions I've posed! I'd really appreciate your opinion/advice.
