i need to know please

[irishrose]

hi there,

I need to know a few things about pr and temp visas.

1.Can i get a job in canada under a temp working visa while i apply for a pr visa..?

2.To get a temp visa do i have to have a job before i go or can i get one when i arrive..?

3.I have 10 years skilled working with a degree ... will this help...?

4.My partner has previously lived in Canada for 12 years but never actually got his residency, he has not lived there in 5 years.. can he still apply and will it help me get my pr visa....?

[thaiguy]

You have it backwards.  You must find an employer willing to offer you a job and obtain a labour market opinion (LMO) on your behalf before you can obtain a work permit and temporary work visa.

You do not need a temporary work visa in order to apply for permanent residence.

Having 4 years' experience as a skilled worker will help your application for permanent residence.  Having 10 years' experience will look nice on your resume and help you get a job.

To know whether your partner can apply to immigrate, he should take the skilled worker assessment.  Actually, either of you could take it and, if you qualified, could include your partner as your spouse in the application.  If you're not planning to get married, you'll need to meet the definition of common-law partners.

Start reading about skilled workers and professionals, common-law partners, etc. here.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp

[irishrose]

thank you so much , info was really helpful.