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Canadian Working Visa

  • 05-07-2020 4:58pm
    #1
    Seabhac14
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19 ✭


    Hello

    I have been thinking of applying to animation jobs in Canada in the future as I have heard some good things about the animation industry there.

    I was wondering how applying for a Canadian working visa works? Would most companies there prefer you already have a working visa before applying for jobs in Canada? And is it typically worth having one already? And how long would obtaining a Canadian working visa take? Any other useful advice on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.


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  • #2
    circular flexing
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,593 ✭✭✭circular flexing


    Seabhac14 wrote: »
    Hello

    I have been thinking of applying to animation jobs in Canada in the future as I have heard some good things about the animation industry there.

    I was wondering how applying for a Canadian working visa works? Would most companies there prefer you already have a working visa before applying for jobs in Canada? And is it typically worth having one already? And how long would obtaining a Canadian working visa take? Any other useful advice on the matter would be greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.

    If you are under 35, you should just get a Working Holiday Visa through the IEC program. This will allow you to work for any employer.

    If you are over 35, it depends how specialised your skillset is. If you can find a company who is eager to hire you then there is a process they can go through to get a work visa for you, but it takes time and money. You are then tied to that company.

    Note that no work permits are being issued at the moment because of COVID-19.


  • #3
    phillis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭phillis


    Hi,
    what do you think about using agencies to get a work permit for Canada ?


  • #4
    the_syco
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,316 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    phillis wrote: »
    Hi,
    what do you think about using agencies to get a work permit for Canada ?
    Would advise a working-holiday visa over a working visa.
    phillis wrote: »
    Hi,
    what do you think about using agencies to get a work permit for Canada ?
    IMO, only good if you failed to get a VISA. Got help by a mate, but know a few who did it by themselves, and got it.


  • #5
    SixtaWalthers
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 249 ✭✭SixtaWalthers


    I think in the beginning, they would offer you to work remotely. Even many of my friends who are living in Canada and are in tech or animation industry are working from home due to Covid-19. Instead of using agencies option, you should see how much employer company can support in this regard. Many other things would also be required. You can see more from here https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/permit/temporary/eligibility.html that who can apply.


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