Monday, February 21, 2011

Do you have to live in Canada first before getting a work visa if you are a US citizen

Do you have to live in Canada first before getting a work visa if you are a US citizen?
Obviously it's possible to look for work in Canada while living in the US. But is it required to live in Canada or have another kind of visa before getting a work visa in Canada? Or can you just apply for jobs there and when you get an employment offer apply for the work visa?
Immigration - 2 Answers
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No-one will hire you from the US unless you have very special skills, such as skull base surgeon. You can apply for a work permit if you can find an employer who can make a case to hire you and is prepared to go to the trouble and expense to do so. Or, you can apply to immigrate and job hunt when you arrive. If you enter as a tourist, the only entry available to you right now, you may not work or seek work.
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http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/apply-who.asp

Monday, February 14, 2011

Can my wife work in Canada while I am at Grad School there

Can my wife work in Canada while I am at Grad School there?
I was just wondering what my wife needs to do in order to work in Canada(specifically British Columbia) while I am attending grad school? Does she just need to obtain a work visa? Also, does anybody know what the unemployment rate is up north or is projected to be by fall of 2010? Are there any specific jobs that might be give my yankee wife a better look than others? Thanks in advance!
Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers
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yes

Monday, February 7, 2011

How do I get to work in Canada

How do I get to work in Canada?
I already submitted my papers to one of the agencies but they're asking me for too much money. I really want to work there. If not in Canada, any english-speaking country. I'm a teacher. anyone can help me?
Immigration - 1 Answers
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which agency and what category did you apply in? read the CIC website

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

How do I get legal permission to work in Canada if I am an American citizen

How do I get legal permission to work in Canada if I am an American citizen?
I am applying for a job, and got a return email stating they only hire those with "legal permission to work in Canada" ... what is required in order to get legal permission to work in Canada?
Other - Canada - 3 Answers
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You apply, with everyone else, for immigration. The queue is about two years.
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You can get more info at cic.gc.ca
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You cannot apply for a Canadian work permit if you are an American citizen unless you are a skilled worker that a Canadian company won't be able to find in Canada.