US H1 B holder - want to apply for Canadian PR..-- pls advise the best way

[nikhita11]

i want to apply for the Canadian PR
heard that Alberta program has changed its guidelines and the original PR program too has changed guidelines..

i spoke to one consultant for some information but he informed me that Canada is now looking only IT managerial positions...
I'm not sure whether this info is correct

I want to apply for Canadian PR ASAP

please help me...

I will be eagerly waiting for a a good advise and response'

Thanks
nikhita

 

[accreddy]

Earlier US H1B holders were able to apply for Alberta Immigration (under US Visa holder category) but the rules have changed since 19 May, 2009. Now applicants who fall under NOC code: 0213 (Computer and System Managers) are only eligible (for IT workers). (http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrate/srsvisaholder.html)

The Federal Skilled Immigration process has also changed (applicable from 28 Feb, 2008). You can qualify only if you have:
1) 1 yr. experience in 38 occupations list. (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp) or,
2) arranged employment offer or,
3) have been in Canada for past 12 months as a student or worker.

You can look at Provincial Immigration (they require job offer) and Quebec Immigration (you probably need to know French).

 

[nikhita11]

if i fall under the category mentioned in the below link

http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/QuickSearch.aspx?val65=2173

still Am i not eligible to apply for Canada?

please give me a better solution

Thanks
nikhita

 

[accreddy]

I am afraid you won't qualify with NOC Code: 2173.

If you have family or friends in Canada you can try Provincial Immigration (like Manitoba, Saskatchewan).

You can come in as a student and try for immigration that way.