shortstop4313
03-05-2008, 05:13 PM
Hello, I've been wandering blind with only the online info to go on and I was hoping that someone on here could provide some guidance to someone who's honestly a bit lost.
I'm an barely over 30 would-be IT professional with over 15 years of IT experience. I just recently returned to University and finished off my Bachelor's Degree in Business Information systems. I also live in Detroit where I can visit the Canadian Consulate easily to obtain paperwork for a work visa. Finally, the main reason I am looking to Immigrate into Canada is the fact that I'm seeing a wonderful woman and have been for the last 4 years.
So right now my current plan is to apply for jobs until I get a positive response, then get a work visa to move in locally. Then once I have that work visa, use that position to apply for permanent residency as a skilled worker.
According to the metrics for measuring suitability to immigrate to Canada as a Skilled worker, I have 72 of 100 points, 5 over the required number, and that's without having a job offer. With the job offer, I'd have 77. However, I don't have the required amount in savings to immigrate without having a job in Canada.
On the job application front, things have not been proceeding so well. I have posted nearly 250 applications without a single response back or inquiry other than automated denials weeks later. Despite mentioning in the cover letter that due to NAFTA and other laws, any position I am qualified for does not need a work impact study and generally are expedited, I still have not received a inquiry in return.
So, I was wondering, is how I am proceeding pretty much correct for what am I am trying to do? As stated above, I'm looking for a way to move permanently into Canada.
Additionally, I am currently repaying school loans and credit card damage incurred during my sprint towards my degree this last year, so saving 10k to immigrate as a skilled worker without a job and getting a full on immigration attorney are both impossible.
Can anyone give me any suggestions?
I'm an barely over 30 would-be IT professional with over 15 years of IT experience. I just recently returned to University and finished off my Bachelor's Degree in Business Information systems. I also live in Detroit where I can visit the Canadian Consulate easily to obtain paperwork for a work visa. Finally, the main reason I am looking to Immigrate into Canada is the fact that I'm seeing a wonderful woman and have been for the last 4 years.
So right now my current plan is to apply for jobs until I get a positive response, then get a work visa to move in locally. Then once I have that work visa, use that position to apply for permanent residency as a skilled worker.
According to the metrics for measuring suitability to immigrate to Canada as a Skilled worker, I have 72 of 100 points, 5 over the required number, and that's without having a job offer. With the job offer, I'd have 77. However, I don't have the required amount in savings to immigrate without having a job in Canada.
On the job application front, things have not been proceeding so well. I have posted nearly 250 applications without a single response back or inquiry other than automated denials weeks later. Despite mentioning in the cover letter that due to NAFTA and other laws, any position I am qualified for does not need a work impact study and generally are expedited, I still have not received a inquiry in return.
So, I was wondering, is how I am proceeding pretty much correct for what am I am trying to do? As stated above, I'm looking for a way to move permanently into Canada.
Additionally, I am currently repaying school loans and credit card damage incurred during my sprint towards my degree this last year, so saving 10k to immigrate as a skilled worker without a job and getting a full on immigration attorney are both impossible.
Can anyone give me any suggestions?