I would greatly appreciate any advice on my current situation...
I would like to relocate to Toronto to live and work. I am 26 years old and an American citizen. I have earned a Bachelor's degree from an American University and have between 16 months of real, professional experience in the health care field (Quality Management Coordinator/Health Services Marketing). Additionally, I have an aunt, uncle, and cousins currently living in Montreal.
I am unsure as to exactly how long I would like to stay in Canada but I would like to at obtain a visa for 12 months at the minimum. I have no pre-existing offer of employment and ideally would prefer to be granted a Visa, then relocate to the Toronto area, and search/interview for desirable positions once I've arrived.
My question is: What immigration/visa options are available to me?
The skilled-workers visa process seems appropriate in my case however I was hoping for a more simple option; such as some type of temporary work visa (not dictated by pre-arranged employment) with an option of renewal. I am not currently enrolled in a University so I do not believe the Working Holiday Visa is applicable in my situation (due to my American citizenship).
I'd greatly appreciate some expertise on this issue. I can't seem to find a straight answer to my question.
Thank you, kindly!
I would like to relocate to Toronto to live and work. I am 26 years old and an American citizen. I have earned a Bachelor's degree from an American University and have between 16 months of real, professional experience in the health care field (Quality Management Coordinator/Health Services Marketing). Additionally, I have an aunt, uncle, and cousins currently living in Montreal.
I am unsure as to exactly how long I would like to stay in Canada but I would like to at obtain a visa for 12 months at the minimum. I have no pre-existing offer of employment and ideally would prefer to be granted a Visa, then relocate to the Toronto area, and search/interview for desirable positions once I've arrived.
My question is: What immigration/visa options are available to me?
The skilled-workers visa process seems appropriate in my case however I was hoping for a more simple option; such as some type of temporary work visa (not dictated by pre-arranged employment) with an option of renewal. I am not currently enrolled in a University so I do not believe the Working Holiday Visa is applicable in my situation (due to my American citizenship).
I'd greatly appreciate some expertise on this issue. I can't seem to find a straight answer to my question.
Thank you, kindly!