Canada: Immigration Advice

Helix

hdowney wrote: »

So hopefully if you could prove (to the satisfaction of CIC) that you have the wherewithall to support said family member, including paying all medical expenses for the X number of years, there wouldn't be a problem

yeah i believe that to be the case

tiger21

Hey guys.
I was in canada for 2 yrs and came home this month after my 2nd yr visa expired. But now I really wish i hadn't come home and want to go back. Is there any way for me to get another visa or is canada finished for me now. I was supposed to be going back to college here this month but it didnt work ouut

bstar

hdowney wrote: »

So hopefully if you could prove (to the satisfaction of CIC) that you have the wherewithall to support said family member, including paying all medical expenses for the X number of years, there wouldn't be a problem

Well its only declined if they are going to cost the government over 60k over 10 years, so it would be a lot of money you would have to have to show you could cover it.

hdowney

bstar wrote: »

Well its only declined if they are going to cost the government over 60k over 10 years, so it would be a lot of money you would have to have to show you could cover it.

Ah here I don't think she'd cost that much!

Helix

hdowney wrote: »

Ah here I don't think she'd cost that much!

you'd rack that up with 2 weeks in hospital over here

hdowney

Helix wrote: »

you'd rack that up with 2 weeks in hospital over here

WHAT??????? :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

Helix

hdowney wrote: »

WHAT??????? :eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

healthcare in north america is not cheap

hdowney

Helix wrote: »

healthcare in north america is not cheap

There is not cheap and there is bleedin redonkulus and that falls into the latter catagory!

dunphyh

hdowney wrote: »

Does that mean it'd be difficult to bring a family member in (you sponsoring them) if they had one of them conditions?

http://www.canadavisa.com/canadian-immigration-faq-medical-examinations.html

nimar

Hi there.

I have a question hopefully someone can help answer. Here's some background on our situation. We are currently in Canada on the IEC program. However our work permits (through IEC) expired at the end of Sept. My husband got an LMO from his workplace back in August and he applied for a temporary work permit in mid-August so that he would be able to move from the IEC work permit to a sponsored work permit with his employer pretty seemlessly at the end of Sept. His application for the employer-sponsored temp work permit included an application for an open work permit for me, as his spouse. Apparently, however, there's a huge backlog on processing these so our IEC temp permits have expired and we're still waiting on the LMO/temp work permits to come through. We were told by Immigration that we're under implied status until we hear back and that my husband is OK to continue working away as normal under implied status. So, here's my question. I finished up with my previous company back in July (while on IEC permit). I've now been offered a job with a new company, which they want me to start asap. Can I start into a new job while on implied status with my husband's application (while waiting for our application to be processed)? Or do I have to wait for the new work permit for me to come through? I know my husband can continue to work for his employer but I don't know what my options are in this case.

Any advice would be appreciated because we are not able to find this information anywhere.

Thanks.

bstar

if he has the lmo all you have to do is go to the border and activate it. you don't have to wait on the work permit coming back from vegreville. The border can activate it the same as they did your IEC,

nimar

Hi bstar,

We were already at the border a few weeks ago and the Immigration officer there told us that because we'd already applied online back in August that we should wait for that to be processed, as opposed to him doing it. What I don't know is if I'm allowed to take and start this new job while on implied status. Any ideas?

bstar

I wouldn't have thought so as implied status only applies if you aren't changing anything at all. I know we have changed employers between work permits and you can't work until you receive the new permit. I'm only 95% sure on that though as you will be on the spousal visa and not the main one.

If you ring an immigration lawyer they will generally answer 1 off questions like that for free. Or if you can get the cic to answer the phone they are very helpful.

Sounds like the guy at the border was feeling lazy as they normally prefer to go ahead and process it instead of letting people stay on implied status.

nimar

Thanks bstar. I was thinking the same thing too but wasn't sure. Might try CIC and see what they say. If I get an answer I'll post it in case it's helpful to others.

nimar

Just got off the phone with CIC. Got a really nice lady who was super helpful. The answer to my query is basically yes - I can accept a job offer with a new employer while on implied status because my previous work permit was an open one and my new permit will be an open one also (spousal open work permit based on my husband getting sponsorship). She said implied status has the same conditions as your previous work permit. Good to know

retalivity

Looks like next years IEC visas will be extended to 2 years.

or possibly in 2014

Betty Swallocks 83

If I had a 2011 IEC visa, can I still apply for 2013 two year visa does anyone know?

againstthetide

Betty Swallocks 83 wrote: »

If I had a 2011 IEC visa, can I still apply for 2013 two year visa does anyone know?

You will have to wait til the program opens and the eligibilty criteria are announced

hdowney

retalivity wrote: »

Looks like next years IEC visas will be extended to 2 years.

or possibly in 2014

The 2014 visas, so my reading of that is the ones that open this December are the 2013 visas so the ones that open NEXT December (December 2013) will be the 2014 visas I am thinking I am going to hang on and wait for them, saving a whole heap in the process (I have also applied to the American Diversity Lottery so the saving will come in handy there too)

Tonto86

Here's hoping this years visa will be a two year!

mercy03

Hi guys.
Does anyone know if I can work in Canada?I am 36 and want to go with my family.I understand that IEC is not for me because of age?

mercy03

:)Hi Guys,


I wanted to ask one Question. I am 36 years of age and my wife is 35. We want to go to Canada to work. Probably I would go first and then my wife with kids. As I understand I can't go with IEC permit because of my age? So what permit do I need?
I am not skilled worker and don't have any diploma. Would look for drivers job. So what is my chances?

dunphyh

Do you have any specific driving qualifications/experience, or truck/bus driving license? If not, then you should probably go and get it. You cannot work in Canada without a work permit. The IEC is only available to apply for under 35yr olds. A temoporary work permit may be granted to a foreign worker with an offer of employment in Canada. The Canadian employer first has to obtain a LMO (Labour Market Opinion), which basically is a letter from the government stating that they cannot fill the job vacancy with a Canadian citizen and therefore require to employ a foreign worker. It's not impossible for you but if you are serious about the move then it would be crucial to get a qualification first. All information about temporary work permits can be found on cic.gc.ca.

mercy03

dunphyh wrote: »

Do you have any specific driving qualifications/experience, or truck/bus driving license? If not, then you should probably go and get it. You cannot work in Canada without a work permit. The IEC is only available to apply for under 35yr olds. A temoporary work permit may be granted to a foreign worker with an offer of employment in Canada. The Canadian employer first has to obtain a LMO (Labour Market Opinion), which basically is a letter from the government stating that they cannot fill the job vacancy with a Canadian citizen and therefore require to employ a foreign worker. It's not impossible for you but if you are serious about the move then it would be crucial to get a qualification first. All information about temporary work permits can be found on cic.gc.ca.

Thanks for the reply.I have Artic licence, Bus licence (never worked on a bus), I have ADR licence(but no experience).
Does anyone know is there any companies in canada that offers job for irish? I mean if I am here how can I find employers who can offer me a job?

Mrs McSweeney

There are jobs for experienced truck drivers with the oil companies. They pay well. You would need a licence that is more than 2 years old & would need at least that amount of experience too. The jobs seem to be mostly working between the "camps" (search on here & you will find discussions about them I expect). That doesn't suit everyone, but nevertheless it's a way to earn a decent enough living.

I've no info regarding the other types of driving jobs.

Lola Bee

Check out H & R Transport, they are looking for drivers to start immediately. They cannot get enough drivers and will probably talk/ interview you before you leave Ireland. They would likely organise all paperwork re immigration too.
http://www.hrtrans.com/
Good luck.
Btw - for this you would get an LMO and your age is not a deterrant.

gar r

Hi roxanne i have just been looking at some of your posts was just wondering would you have any info on my situation . I am an electrician moving to alberta shortly on an lmo. I have a long term partner and 2 kids. I will be moving over on my own initially to save some money. The company have told me that my family can come but my partner cannot work but my kids will have school rights. Just wondering is this correct and would they need any documentation upon arriving. And also my partner would like to work as soon as would be possible what are our options, i know a bit about the ainp but does this take long after you receive the letter of invitation. Any help would be much appreciated thanks.

bstar

if you are coming over on a temporary work permit with the lmo you wife will get an open spousal work permit. She will be able to work. If she works in health or child care she will need a medical which will slow it down but there is no reason she can't get an work permit.

Mrs McSweeney

gar r wrote: »

Hi roxanne i have just been looking at some of your posts was just wondering would you have any info on my situation . I am an electrician moving to alberta shortly on an lmo. I have a long term partner and 2 kids. I will be moving over on my own initially to save some money. The company have told me that my family can come but my partner cannot work but my kids will have school rights. Just wondering is this correct and would they need any documentation upon arriving. And also my partner would like to work as soon as would be possible what are our options, i know a bit about the ainp but does this take long after you receive the letter of invitation. Any help would be much appreciated thanks.

Roxanne is a banned member, but I think someone else on here managed to track her down to a different website, so a search might yield results.

Apart from that, you will need to complete a Common Law Spousal Declaration - it's a Canadian Federal document, the code for it starts with IMM but I can't find the details just right now. To back up this Declaration (to be signed with official witness such as a Commissioner of Oaths, so get it sorted out before you go to Canada) you will need a few key items of proof, such as recent utility bills in both of your names for the same address, joint bank account, child's birth cert with your names & addresses on, etc. You need to prove that you are living together.

There is probably more stuff that you will need too, but while I have a "list" in my head I'm not sure which items are relevant to an LMO.

mercy03

Lola Bee wrote: »

Check out H & R Transport, they are looking for drivers to start immediately. They cannot get enough drivers and will probably talk/ interview you before you leave Ireland. They would likely organise all paperwork re immigration too.
http://www.hrtrans.com/
Good luck.
Btw - for this you would get an LMO and your age is not a deterrant.

Thanks for that LOLA BEE. I'll try to get in contact with them.

deedev

Hi there,
Great thread, quick question when u activate IEC visa at the border do they give u a social security number at that point or do u have to apply somewhere else? Also we are planning to holiday for the first two months and not work can we keep these two months as part of working visa even though it may be activated by entering Canada .
Thanks

againstthetide

Nope you have to apply at a Service Canada location for the SIN.
It will be issued on the spot but you wont get the card for a couple of weeks.

It might be possible to enter as a tourist for your holiday first but its possible immigration will see the IEC pending and make you activate it there and then.
After all it is a Working Holiday Visa!

louisewalsh23

Hi All,

Pressing question!!

I am moving to Vancouver in March 2013 (as soon as I can get 2013 IEC through) and have contacted a few people in my sector in Vancouver and have gotten interest and been asked to call to arrange interviews when I arrive by several companies so should have no problem getting a job! (yay!!)

However, there is one particular company I have Skype interviewed with, and they have offered me an LMO visa to come over early (January 2013), so my question is this; Which is better to have? Employer sponsored permit or IEC?
If I go with the employer and it doesn't work out and I want to change jobs can I get a subsequent IEC? Can I apply for both and keep the IEC as back-up in case? I know with LMO I will be tied to an employer and that's not what I want just in case!

Thanks so much for any help you can offer :-)

againstthetide

Why are you going to Canada?
Are you intending to work and travel or just work?
If it was me I would take the LMO to be honest one in the hand and all that.

I guess it's possible to apply for the IEC as well, it remains valid for 12 months after the letter of introduction is issued, wouldn't be sure of how immigration would view it though tbh worth a call to them to ask I suppose

number11

Hey,

Can someone please help me out?

I was arrested for a DUI offence whilst in Nova Scotia a couple of months ago. then i had to return home to Ireland due to a bereavement and i ended up missing the set court date. And I was also unable to afford a lawyer as i had to use that money for a flight home. So a friend of mine showed up in court and said they were going to issue a warrant for my arrest.

They then adjourned it to a later date but however I could not afford to go back there for it and i also couln not get in contact with my proposed lawyer. My friend did not show up either.

Does anyone know of the consequences from all of this fine mess?

NoelAPM

number11 wrote: »

Hey,

Can someone please help me out?

I was arrested for a DUI offence whilst in Nova Scotia a couple of months ago. then i had to return home to Ireland due to a bereavement and i ended up missing the set court date. And I was also unable to afford a lawyer as i had to use that money for a flight home. So a friend of mine showed up in court and said they were going to issue a warrant for my arrest.

They then adjourned it to a later date but however I could not afford to go back there for it and i also couln not get in contact with my proposed lawyer. My friend did not show up either.

Does anyone know of the consequences from all of this fine mess?

If you go back to Canada, arrest, court and jail.

louisewalsh23

Hi All,

I am moving to Canada early in the new year and am in a very fortunate position. I have been offered a job already and they will arrange LMO visa for me.

Now my question is this; Should I accept the offer and head to Canada work sponsored? Or should I wait and apply for IMO when it opens in January? I have had interest back from several other companies, and my particular skill set is sought after (but not on the skills list) so I know I won't struggle to find a job in Vancouver.
How does LMO work? Will I be tied to that employer? What will happen if I want to leave them? Would I just be better off getting a working holiday and looking for work when I get there? I know this is a great opportunity but I don't want the length of my stay to be conditional on the job working out!

Thank you so much in advance for any information you can give on LMO and employer sponsored visas!

Also, anyone that's willing to take a 24 year old Wexford girl on the beer in Vancouver PM!! ha ha :-) :-)

bstar

take the lmo and go out on a gauranteed job, apply for the iec and you have a year to use it. So you could use it when your Lmo twp expires and stay for a 2nd year. And you would have it if you didn't like the company and wanted to change companies.

LMO ties you to the employer if you leave them you can't work anymore unless you get a new visa.

If you take the LMO job you know that the company will help you stay which will be a big help for staying permanently.

dealdish

TRY SINP

bstar

dealdish wrote: »

TRY SINP

If you mean for louise to try SINP she is for Vancouver and therefore not eligible. its only if you are going to Saskatchewan,

sarahoh1987

hi everyone,

myself and my boyfriend were hoping to go to Canada early next year but having found out how long it takes for the visas it won't be as early as we hoped!

I myself am trained in nutrition and my boyfriend is a pilot, there is nothing happening for us both work-wise in Ireland and I feel like my life is wasting away here!

We are both aware that we may not get jobs in our chosen fields and are more than willing to work away at whatever we need to while we pursue work in our chosen occupations. My questions are is there anyone in similar occupations that have gone out to Canada or have any friends/ family etc and how have they found it?

We are going to Canada not to party or for an easy back packers lifestyle but to try and earn some decent money and make something of our lifes, where are people thinking of going in Canada with the intention of earning decent money and hopefully the potential to save money also?

bcool

louisewalsh23 wrote: »

Hi All,

I am moving to Canada early in the new year and am in a very fortunate position. I have been offered a job already and they will arrange LMO visa for me.

Now my question is this; Should I accept the offer and head to Canada work sponsored? Or should I wait and apply for IMO when it opens in January? I have had interest back from several other companies, and my particular skill set is sought after (but not on the skills list) so I know I won't struggle to find a job in Vancouver.
How does LMO work? Will I be tied to that employer? What will happen if I want to leave them? Would I just be better off getting a working holiday and looking for work when I get there? I know this is a great opportunity but I don't want the length of my stay to be conditional on the job working out!

Thank you so much in advance for any information you can give on LMO and employer sponsored visas!

Also, anyone that's willing to take a 24 year old Wexford girl on the beer in Vancouver PM!! ha ha :-) :-)

Take the lmo offer. It should give you a 2 year work permit, if the job don't work out then you can change employers by the new employer giving you a new lmo. You cross the border with new lmo return into Canada and of you go again.
But I am pretty sure that you will stay with first employer if they are offering you an lmo and it is not on the skills list.
Work permit is more secure. You get health cover etc.
I have done the above , ( border crossing ) and no problem.
Can't take you on the beer as I am in Alberta ,
Best of luck whatever u do

bstar

bcool wrote: »

Work permit is more secure. You get health cover etc.
I have done the above , ( border crossing ) and no problem.
Can't take you on the beer as I am in Alberta ,
Best of luck whatever u do

Health cover is the same if you are on a LMO work permit or an IEC work permit so don't let that be a deciding factor. Also an IEC is actually more secure as if you have an LMO and that company lets you go you are screwed unless you find another company willing to do the process. which can be awkward depending on what your job is.

Thats why I would take the LMO and get the IEC as a back up.

iprawn

Does anybody on here know if when you are applying for a one year working visa they check if you have been paying taxes in ireland?

dunphyh

no - they don't care! You have not indicated which type of work permit you are applying for? IEC/ Temporary foreign worker?
However you should complete the forms accurately with all the required information, making sure that your attached CV is complete and matches information on application forms, especially that all time periods are accounted for.
If you fulfill all the requirements for the specific program you are applying for, then you'll most likely get a visa. They do check References, to confirm work history/experience etc. Financial requirements are ususally requested in the form of Bank statement to be obtained no more than a week before you arrive in Canada.
Not sure if this answers your question, you will need to be more specific, why does it matter whether you have been paying taxes or not? If this is because you have not lived in Ireland for the past 12 months, then you would not be elligible for the IEC work permit, however you could apply for a Temororary work permit, if you secure employment in Canada first.

Tonto86

iprawn wrote: »

Does anybody on here know if when you are applying for a one year working visa they check if you have been paying taxes in ireland?

Eh, no. They will ask for a criminal record check but that will be about the height of it

fonzy72

Hi guys,
i'm based in Calgary at the moment and I'm looking for genuine hard working honest staff- can't believe how hard they are to come by. So I figured since this forum helped me out when I was coming over, i might as well help someone else out. Cafe work nothing hectic. Pm me if interested
Cheers

mervyn2233

Hi All ,
I myself am looking to emigrate with my wife and kids due to lack of work in Ireland and have made some prelimulary enquiries first with a well known visa company found on the internet (can be named if allowed ??)
The visa company have said that i qualify under the IEC visa sheme which i know most people do anyway .Between lots of calls and to and frowing over the phone the guy basicly said we as Irish citizens can now go to canada to work for 2 years subject to obtaining a job offer first which his company will arrange(Interviews of course) as part of there application process and overall service .The part that has me confused is he said after the 2 years have expired I can apply to stay perminantly without and problems providing iv been in no trouble with the law and iv paid my taxes and also in employment then i will get the PR visa .My worry is i dont want to pack up and move my family over and have to come back after 2 years if we like it over there ,can anyone else shed some light on this for me please .
Also the company i may be employing to do all this for me are charging 2,500 pounds sterling for the visa 2 adults ,3 kids ,employment assistance services ,any advice or help in the settling period ,schools etc .Am i been robbed or am i just been paranoid ,please help as my head is wrecked !!!!!
Mervyn
P.S It does say on the intro letter i got that the type of visa thats on the application is Federal skilled for perminent residency ,hope this helps ????

bstar

Hi Mervyn,

Yep he is trying to rob you to be blunt. The IEC is $150 each for you and your wife so 300 altogether. But it doesn't automatically qualify you for permanent residency. The Federal skilled worker visa is on hold until January when they are releasing new qualifying info. The IEC is also not available until probably end of Dec/ Jan.

Its illegal for a company to charge you to help you find a job so if they are saying they charge includes this, run away very fast from them.

The whole process is very easy to do your self once you start looking into it.

Without knowing what you do for a living I would suggest getting the IEC for 2 years and deciding where you want to go and look into all of the provinces provincial nominee programs for PR. These are generally quicker and easier to qualify for than the main federal route.

If you expand on your qualifications people will be able to help more or give you an idea of what areas are better for those roles.

mervyn2233

Hi

bstar wrote: »

Hi Mervyn,

Yep he is trying to rob you to be blunt. The IEC is $150 each for you and your wife so 300 altogether. But it doesn't automatically qualify you for permanent residency. The Federal skilled worker visa is on hold until January when they are releasing new qualifying info. The IEC is also not available until probably end of Dec/ Jan.

Its illegal for a company to charge you to help you find a job so if they are saying they charge includes this, run away very fast from them.

The whole process is very easy to do your self once you start looking into it.

Without knowing what you do for a living I would suggest getting the IEC for 2 years and deciding where you want to go and look into all of the provinces provincial nominee programs for PR. These are generally quicker and easier to qualify for than the main federal route.

If you expand on your qualifications people will be able to help more or give you an idea of what areas are better for those roles.

Hi Bstar ,Thanks for your reply and advice .I forgot to mention my background .I have worked in the technology/telecom industries for last 7 years .i was in call centre on the phones but done a lot of training assignments for company around the world i.e India ,South Africa etc .
The guy from visa company which I'm going to name as globalvisas said with my work experience and skills i will qualify under federal skilled worker visa . I have no 3rd level qualifications or anything .Please correct me if I'm wrong but has he mentioned 2 different types of visa to me ie the IEC and the Federal Skilled ??
Can someone please tell me what questions i need to ask him so i know whether I'm been robbed or not ?Much appreciate any help i can get right now .
mervyn