What program can i apply to to immigrate to Canada

[aarnett]

I am very new at this so any advice is helpful. I currenly live in the Bahams.BA in Business from a US University. I have work experience in Banking, Hotels. I dont know if i qualify to app;y to any of the provinces , and i dont have any job offer as yet. My cousins live in Toronto but I dont think that they can sponser me to live in Canada i cecked all the criteria. Can anyone offer assistance of where i can start?

 

[aarnett]

I am very new at this so any advice is helpful. I currenly live in the Bahams.BA in Business from a US University. I have work experience in Banking, Hotels. I dont know if i qualify to app;y to any of the provinces , and i dont have any job offer as yet. My cousins live in Toronto but I dont think that they can sponser me to live in Canada i cecked all the criteria. Can anyone offer assistance of where i can start?

 

[scylla]

You need to learn to be patient. If you want immediate answers - hire an immigration lawyer or consultant. Thanks.

 

[Cappuccino]

I am very new at this so any advice is helpful. I currenly live in the Bahams.BA in Business from a US University. I have work experience in Banking, Hotels. I dont know if i qualify to app;y to any of the provinces , and i dont have any job offer as yet. My cousins live in Toronto but I dont think that they can sponser me to live in Canada i cecked all the criteria. Can anyone offer assistance of where i can start?

Hi. You are correct that cousins cannot sponsor you under Family Sponsorship class. It's pretty much restricted to direct siblings (parents and children can sponsor but it's somewhat limited).

I think your best bet is to look at the new FSWP class opening in on May 4th 2013. The good news for you is that it seems they will not require experience in any specific NOC class, just at least 1 year's experience in any type 0, A or B NOC.

You'll need a language proficiency certificate (IELTS is the most common) and a range of supporting documentation such as work references and University certificates.

Do you have a wife or family or will it just be you applying?

You'll need proof of funding (can't remember the exact amount but it's usually around $11,000 CAD for a single applicant, more if there are other members of the family to be added).


Anyway with this route you can get the visa up front and no job offer is required.

You can see the news release here regarding this:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-12-19.asp

Wayne.

 

[Cappuccino]

You need to learn to be patient. If you want immediate answers - hire an immigration lawyer or consultant. Thanks.

Didn't see he had bumped this.

Yes usually it's considered polite to wait longer than 3 minutes before bumping your own post! ;p

 

[aarnett]

Hi Wayne,


Thanks for the advice. I will have to wait amd apply for the FSWC May. I am not married , single female. I am sorry I am just frustrated and I didnt know where to look for answers. Have u applied already? how far along are u in this process?


thanks a lot!

 

[rg2012]

Hi Wayne,


Thanks for the advice. I will have to wait amd apply for the FSWC May. I am not married , single female. I am sorry I am just frustrated and I didnt know where to look for answers. Have u applied already? how far along are u in this process?


thanks a lot!

FSW can be a long drawn out process. Provincial Nominee is (my own opinion) the best way if you want something done quickly (I mean the process). You should also considered studying here first because you will be severely handicapped when you compete against those who have experience in Canada. That again is just my opinion. That being said, every experience is a bit different. You can also try getting a visa to work here for 1 year and then apply under the Canadian Experience Class. Again, its faster (I mean the process) than FSW.

 

[cygnet]

I agree with rg2012, best choice for you is throug PNP. You said you have experience in banks and hotel. If you don't mind cleaning or in front desk most of the employer in Canada hire foreign workers in housekeeping and front desk because these are the jobs most of Canadian employer having hard time to find Canadians or permanent residents . You can find an employer that is willing to hire you and get a work permit. Once you are here you can ask your employer to nominate you. But if you find an employer that will hire you in a skilled level position either in banking or hotel industry then your employer can help you to immigrate in Canada at the same time through Federal skilled worker with arranged employment. There's a lot of requirements ofcourse, you can get more information at cic.gc.ca