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Stressed finding work (WHV)

simonvee

Hero Member
Jul 13, 2009
215
1
Hi all,

I am planning to apply for a WHV to enter Canada in April 2010. I am from Australia, thus my WHV will be valid for 2 years. I am 26 so I can renew it once it expires because I can still apply given that I am under 30 years of age. My area of concern is will employers want to hire someone who is there on a WHV. I.e. Employers may think "You are just here for 2 years, why should I hire you". Ofcourse ppl on WHV work in hospitality (e.g. ski resorts) but I want a job in the white-collar industry. I am concerned for this reason. Does anyone have any ideas or story to share? That will be appreciated.
 

Anil_Toronto

Star Member
May 19, 2010
142
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-08-2009 (Nova Scotia - Centralised Intake Office)
AOR Received.
14-01-2010 (at Buffalo)
File Transfer...
11-05-2010 (NY Visa office)
Med's Request
11-08-2010 (NY Visa office)
Med's Done....
12-08-2010 (Toronto)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
07-03-2011
VISA ISSUED...
07-03-2011
LANDED..........
11-03-2011
Employers wont have any issues with your status in canada. I have been on a foreign worker status till now after i finished my studies. If you meet all the legal requirements, there should not be any problem.
I have been through a few interviews and not come accross this question that you are here only for 1/ 2 years or so...but even if that question comes up...you can say that you wish to apply for PR here and that does take only 1 year to finalise....just an added line which can make the employer think that you are keen in staying and wish to work here....Hope it makes sense!!