CEC Options?

[portmoody]

Is CEC specific to the area of study - or can you work for ANY Canadian employee to be eligible?

[bigben3]

Hello Friend. As per CEC requirements, you are not eligible coz u need 2 years of study and 1 year work experience in canada. If you want to check in detail, here's the source:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

[portmoody]

Yes, I realise - thanks.. and I updated my post!

I am looking at various options as I was initially going through skilled worker, but found that a lawyer was taking us on a not-so-merry dance.

Now I am considering studying, but the details are getting annoying! I love this forum and am expecting some good input from successful CEC peeps.

[Leon]

You can do a 2 year course and 1 year skilled work, any position, does not have to be related to your studies but has to fill 1950 hours.

Another option if you have a job offer and can get a work permit is to do two years skilled work, at least 3900 hours.

Another option is after you do your studies and get a job offer, it is possible that you can apply for nomination under a PNP, possibly after working a certain number of hours or your employer could sponsor you under PNP.

[portmoody]

thanks Leon! There are lots of options, which is great.

One thing I am finding tedious, is the lack of a centralized University/ College search (or am I missing something?) In England we have a system that lists every course available in the country - through one site with a simple search.

If anyone has any input - I'd appreciate the tips. For example - if I wanted to see what 2 year courses are available in Vancouver, how does someone do that /who doesn't know the local schools?!?!? I know it sounds vague, but I am open to ideas.. I've looked into nursing, business, acupuncture, legal studies.. I am at a great crossroads where I am ready to make a change/ create a career path/ AND try and tackle the immigration options that could potentially open up to me!

[Leon]

I think you start by looking at your subject, like nursing.  Then google nursing college vancouver.  For sure you will come up with something.  You could also look up the nursing association in Vancouver and contact them to ask about good nursing colleges or programs.  You can also see at CIC which colleges are a part of their off-campus program.  If you want to be able to work alongside your studies as well as during your school holidays, you will need an off-campus permit.  You can see the list of colleges at the CIC website here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/institutions/participants.asp#bc