US citizen: How to immigrate to Canada while working for US employer?

[vinodkumar.ub]

Hi All,
I am a US citizen working for a US company that is also incorporated in Canada.
I would like to live in Vancouver BC only. My wife and kid will also be moving with me to Canada. So, being able to register my kid in schools is important as well.


Do I need to apply for federal skilled worker program?
My score is 403/1200 which is probably very low and means I don't have a good chance of getting the visa.


What are my options at this point?


Thanks,
Vinod.

 

[scylla]

Hi All,
I am a US citizen working for a US company that is also incorporated in Canada.
I would like to live in Vancouver BC only. My wife and kid will also be moving with me to Canada. So, being able to register my kid in schools is important as well.


Do I need to apply for federal skilled worker program?
My score is 403/1200 which is probably very low and means I don't have a good chance of getting the visa.


What are my options at this point?


Thanks,
Vinod.

Yes, you would need to apply through one of Canada's economic immigration programs.

You are right. 403 is far too low a score to have any chance of being selected through the FSW / Express Entry program. You need a score of 480+ to have a good chance of being selected.

Since FSW / Express Entry isn't an option, you'll need to research the PNP (provincial) programs to see if any of those are options for you.

 

[delray55]

if you work in Canada for 1 year (after transfer through a work permit) you can apply for canadian experience class
once your one year of experience is over you can claim 50 or 200 points if your employer can offer job for atleast1 year 1 think

see scenario 3 in link below
https://leromlaw.com/canada-immigration-blog/3-scenarios-on-how-to-get-50-or-200-job-offer-points-under-canada-express-entry

How Many Points For Job Offer In Express Entry One Can Get?
Foreign nationals who were offered employment in Canada can get:

• 200 CRS points for an offer of employment in a NOC 00 job. For example, when senior managers, executives, self-employed entrepreneurs, or business owner-operators get a job offer in Canada.
• 50 CRS points for an offer of employment in a NOC 0, NOC A, or B job. For example, when middle managers or professionals got a job offer in Canada.

 

[vinodkumar.ub]

thanks Everyone. This info is very useful. Much appreciated!