Nomination

[bien]

I am currently working as a cook at Chianti Restaurant since January of this year and my work permit and visa is up until January 2010. My question is Do I qualify for the nomination program after a year of working with the company?..What willbe the requirements? On my end and my employer.

[Leon]

What province are you in and what is the 4 digit NOC code on your work permit, should say right where it has the job title.

[bien]

I am at Edmonton , Alberta right now. Have to check this number later and mail you back thanks Leon.

[Leon]

The reason for the NOC code question is because the 2nd digit of the number tells you if you are skilled or not.  If the 2nd digit is 0, 1 or 2, you are skilled.  For example if you are 6241 chef or 6242 cook, you are considered skilled.

In AB, you are eligible to apply under PNP as a cook after 9 months of work plus some other conditions, see http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrate/cooks.html

[bien]

Thank you for the information I will be checking the site mentioned.
By the way are you in Alberta as well? I have this part time job as a Housekeeping Supervisor, just in case, will I be able to apply for nomination under this category?
God bless.

[Leon]

I am also in Edmonton.  You can see the NOC codes at http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC-CNP/app/index.aspx for various jobs.  According to http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC-CNP/app/quicksearch.aspx?lc=e&searchkey=housekeeping+supervisor that is considered a skilled job also, 6215 but do you have a work permit for that job and employer?  Would that employer help you apply for PNP?

[bien]

Yes I do have a work permit for it as a part-timer..Thanks I'll be checking these site.