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I am an accountant graduated from Mexico with 7 years of working experience in the US in cost accounting. Also, I got a Microsoft Network certification and have 4 years of IT experience in the US. I coupled both of these skills and became a Business analyst. I lost my job last year and lost my H1B status.
My family and I decided to immigrate to Canada. We are applying from Mexico. I took the point assessment test and I qualify. According to Canada Immigration the waiting period for Mexicans is between 18 to 24 months.
I am 44, by the time I get my Landing permit I will be 46. Considering my age and the lack of "Canadian Experience", what would be your suggestion to put me on the right path to get a job in my field with a salary range similar to what I have here in the States ($55K-$65K US/year)? Reasonably, how long will you say will it take to get there?
The cities we target in order of preference are Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto. We read that Calgary just froze Provincial nominations because its bad economy. In your opinion, where would be a place with low unemployment and more chances for me? I have seen professionals here in the US out of work for over 6 months. Is just about the same up there?
Got more questions, but this would be a good start.
Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Best regards,
Sal
[13-04-2010,15:34]
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Sal |
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(in reply to: Labor market)
first thing I would do is reconsider your locations of choice - you have selected the 3 cities that new Canadians are the first to select, giving you far more competition for that job you seek. There are a lot of Canadians with similar skills still looking for work. Things are improving but I would not say things are great up here.
Your US experience should be viewed favourably.
You may get a response from CIC sooner than 18-24 months
[13-04-2010,15:44]
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Sharon |
Labor market (in reply to: Labor market)
Thanks for your prompt reply.
We have seen other cities, but we are not sure if the quality of life is homogeneous throughout all Canadian cities.
We have considered some locations in the prairies, like Regina, but wouldn´t be true that smaller cities would offer less opportunities?
Here it goes another couple of questions.
We are filling our immigration application. Is there any free resources to help us out in filling the application and minimizing errors and waiving an interview?
Once approved to immigrate, CIC requires to show about $20K CAN for my family size or $12K CAN if I come alone.
Our plan is that our whole family will apply. When we get our Landing Permit, we would have 6 months to get there. I would go first, find a job and then they would come and join me. So, I don´t to have to show $20K but $12K.
However, is there a way to waive or circumvent this "enough settling funds" requirement?
Thanks again
Sal
[13-04-2010,18:31]
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Sal |
(in reply to: Labor market)
2 ways - do not include them in your application but sponsor them at a later date. not the greatest option but it is indeed an option.
2nd way, get a job offer which eliminates the necessity for settlement funds.
Trust me, $12,000 will not get you very far for a family that needs to get housing, a little bit of furniture and living expenses until you get your first paycheque.
[13-04-2010,19:10]
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Sharon |
labor market (in reply to: Labor market)
Sal,
If I were you I would simply think twice before coming to Canada. Even if you had a PhD from a US university they would only offer you a dead end job in a Burger King here.
Make sure you can get recognition for your academic achievements BEFORE showing up at VAN Airport otherwise you might be biting your nails for months later.
Should you decide to come anyway Try to keep at least 100.000 $ in your "pocket" if you can...
[17-04-2010,12:36]
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John |
Sponsoring family (in reply to: Labor market)
Thanks for your input.
I´ve read and heard both ends of the spectrum. Grim stories like the one John suggests and successful ones as well.
a) How do I get proper Canadian academic recognition for my education? Would that really help to find a job?
b)In the event that I migrate myself fist, how do I sponsor my family after I get my PR and a job? How long does it take to get PR for a sponsored family?
c)While waiting for my family´s PR, can my family come to visit as tourist? How long can they stay? Here in the US, most visitors can stay up to 6 months with option to request staying extension up to another 6 months.
d)My oldest child is starting College. Do we need to submit and application as international student while the PR is in process?
e)While on visitors visa, can the youngest children attend elementary and High School? (In the USA, youth can attend elementary and secondary while they´re visitors. Some School districts require additional enrollment fees. But visitors cannot enroll in College, in most cases)
Once again, thanks for taking the time to answer these questions.
[20-04-2010,15:49]
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Sal |
(in reply to: Labor market)
Unemployment rate is high enough in Canada. What makes you think that they would give away high salary jobs to new immigrants? You´ll see many immigrants holding post-graduate degree have to struggle finding decent jobs. All they offer is minimum wage jobs. I´ve been there, Sal please just keep your good job in Mexico. Don´t say we didn´t warn you.
If you insist on moving, good luck. you´ll need it a LOT.
[20-04-2010,21:25]
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