Topic: Speeding up the process - is it possible!?
Amanda
I would just start applying for any positions that are a good fit for your skills. Some areas of Canada have more difficulty attracting workers - Manitoba and Saskatchewan are good examples - but it doesnt help if this isnt the place in Canada you want to live. Be specific in your search, look for work you would like to do in an area you would want to live in.
From what I can see on the CIC website http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/times%2Dint/02a-skilled-fed.html 70% of federal skilled workers applying through London are completed in 37 months. So worse case for you may be 2008.
We used an immigration consultancy that came highly recommended, they have been OK and are generally really helpful.
You could use the student visa route - its something we considered- if you have the finances in place to go this route have a look for courses that you could take.
It might take some effort but you can make it happen before 2010.
Gary |
Topic: Speeding up the process - is it possible!?
Hi Amanda
Can you tell me what type of application you made? Have you applied as a skilled worker? I take it from your message that your application has been acknowledged.
I applied as a skilled worker in December 2004 and am still waiting. I am told by my immigration people that the process can take between 3 and 5 years.
The only way to speed this up is to get an approved offer of employment from an employer in Canada. Whats your profession? I have been looking for work in Canada for a couple of months. Its hard work but not impossible, I've had a couple of offers of employment. I think you can make it happen before 2010.
Gary |
