working holiday visa to FSW

[cometkim]

Hello,

I'm currently in Canada with working holiday visa and trying to find some info on FSW.

I have about 2 years of teaching experience for age under 10, am I qualified to apply under Early childhood educator category?
If so, I would like to apply before my working holiday visa expires(Feb 2015). Can I apply for a bridge work permit to continue work at my current job?

Please help!

 

[scylla]

You should read the details for the occupation here to determine if you qualify:

http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc/english/noc/2011/quicksearch.aspx?val65=4214

Note that you will have to complete an English test, get your education officially assessed, collect all of the reference letters, etc. before you can submit your application. If you haven't started these activities yet, then you should expect it's going to take you a few months to complete and gather everything. Once you submit the application, it takes a few months for CIC to open it and then provide the initial acceptance letter you need to apply for a BOWP. If your working holiday visa is expirig in February and you haven't started preparing your application yet, I think it's unfortunately doubtful you have enough time left to reach the initial acceptance stage and be able to apply for a BOWP. If, on the other hand, you are ready to send your application next week or the week after - then there's a chance you may have the initial approval letter in time to apply for BOWP.