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| Subject: Best Immigration Path to Canada? |
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My wife and I are US Citizens living in Maine. We qualify for the Skilled Worker Visa to immigrate to Canada according to the online assessments. Our question is whether it is better to get the permanent resident visa, move to Canada and find a job. Or find a job, get a temporary work visa, and then get the permanent residence status? The main question it comes down to is whether employers are more likely to hire someone who already has permanent residence because they don´t have to deal with sponsoring someone for a work visa that has the potential to be declined. I am in computers if that makes a difference. Thanks.
[07-11-2004,10:21]
Michael |
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(in reply to: Best Immigration Path to Canada?)
I think it does not matter that much. Just try to see if you can get a job offer first, this way the processing time will be shorter. If you canot find a job offer first, then go ahead and apply for Canadian immigration first. Either way should be fine.
BTW, if you know French well, you may consider Quebec immigration too. They are a little bit faster than federal, though federal is fast at this time too (around 1 to 1.5 years)
[07-11-2004,14:09]
maggie |
follow up (in reply to: Best Immigration Path to Canada?)
I understand that legally, it can be done either way. My real question is whether employers look more favorably upon someone who already has permanent residence. IT is a tough field with a lot of competition. Will I be at a disadvantage if I don´t have a permanent resident status?
[13-11-2004,13:04]
Michael |
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