work permit for canada

[evo0001]

Hi

I have been offered a job in Vancouver, Canada, does anyone have any idea of process and length of time involved in getting a work permit any experience's of the process will be appreciated.

[Simon Rotheram]

No experience Martin, best of luck though mate

[mikedrums69]

How long you planning to stay? Months, years, for life?

My uncle moved to Toronto, Canada a few years ago.

I think it took a fair few months for his work permit etc. But he moved over ther permently. I'll have a chat with next time he's on FB. If you like?

 

Mike

[evo0001]

I will be moving out there permanently if all goes well on a temporary work permit to start then apply for residency once im over there. Well that's the plan any way.

[waitey]

alrite mate...any luck on that visa because im looking to go aswell.let me know if you get any news.much apreciated

[common lime]

Wow!

 

I went out BC to visit my two Uncles and their family at the beginning of this year:thumbup1:

 

I wish, I could get a working visa but, I have been told that it is almost impossible:confused1:

 

Saying that my Uncle put me to work on has 1/4 of an acre vegetable patch and scaring black bears on walks in the woods:lol

[ray s]

i tried to get out to calgary alberta a couple of years ago ,its not easy. each province basically has a list of occupations that employers can use foreign workers for. if the job that you have been offered is on the list you can get the employer to sponsor you for a temp work permit, the permits last approx 2 yrs, when this runs out usually you have to return home as you normally cant apply for an extension to that permit, you come back to the uk then have to start again, to get permanent residency you would normally have to either be very well qualified in your field of work or have close family already living there, also your quals might not be recognised,as some uk qualifications aren't. even fully qualified electricians ,plumbers etc usually have about 6 months to sit canadian exams to prove their knowledge. . have a look on the canadian gov website, it shows the occupations that are in demand and gives you lots of info on the visa process. good luck with it and i hope it works out for you.

[evo0001]

Thanks for that I have been here a month now working for davey tree they sorted the whole process for me it took about 2 months for them to get the labour market opinion the i could have moved straight away its good working out here, very expensive in Vancouver but the wages are better and they are looking for more UK climbers as there is no formal training available in Canada believe it or not apart from on the job

[sawing high climber]

Burley Boys Tree Services are also a good firm to work for in North Vancouver.