Software Engineer - am I eligible for PR?

[canasri]

Hello All,
I am new this forum and I have very little knowledge on the Canada Immigration.

I am software engineer working in US for the past 5 years, I see that software engineer position is not listed in the 29 occupations.

I have the following questions

1. Am I eligible for PR program?
2. If I am not eligible for PR, can I apply for a work permit (assuming I got a job offer)? After working in Canada for few months, I will be eligible for PR program?
3. How easy to get a work permit?
4. Are there any special programs for the H1 visa holder working in US?

Please advise.

Thanks in advance.

[arcticmaple]

please check alberta provincial program which says can apply if anyone having valid h1 visa in usa.

[arcticmaple]

Also check your eligibility under Quebec Skilled Program.

[PMM]

Hi

please check alberta provincial program which says can apply if anyone having valid h1 visa in usa.

No longer as of the 23/08/10

[arcticmaple]

Dear PMM,
               I was not aware of it. so even under quebec, we cannot apply or what?
thanks.

[bsrk68]

please check alberta provincial program which says can apply if anyone having valid h1 visa in usa.

Hi Arcticmaple. The Alberta H1-B Program was scrapped suddenly and unceremoniously, which prompted even Attorney Cohen to file Class-Action Lawsuits against the Government of Alberta for scores of his clients. The AINP is currently not accepting applications under the AINP U.S. Visa Holder Category. Applications postmarked after August 23, 2010 will be returned.

http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrating/ainp-srs-US-visa-holder-criteria.html
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/update-about-the-class-action-lawsuit-against-alberta-ainp-h1b-cases-t50085.0.html

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-blog/2010/03/alberta-doesnt.html
http://www.cicnews.com/2010/03/alberta-immigrant-nominee-program-buyer-beware-03766.html

HAVING SAID THAT, THESE ARE YOUR OPTIONS:

1. You can apply for Immigration with an Arranged Employment Opinion
2. You can apply under Quebec Skilled Immigration Program if you know French
3. You can apply under any of the business classes
4. You can work in Canada for Two Years and apply under the Canadian Experience Class.

However, in Ontario, it is now next to impossible to get your LMO approved for a Work Permit. You can try to get a Work Permit in other provinces.

Good Luck.
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Sorry PMM for answering this..

[canasri]

Thanks for your responses.

So, I see I don't have any good options except Option 4.

4. You can work in Canada for Two Years and apply under the Canadian Experience Class.

Actually how this option works, first I need to apply for work permit? after 2 years can I apply under Canadian Experience Class?

Please advise.

Thanks is advance.

[bsrk68]

Thanks for your responses.

So, I see I don't have any good options except Option 4.

4. You can work in Canada for Two Years and apply under the Canadian Experience Class.

Actually how this option works, first I need to apply for work permit? after 2 years can I apply under Canadian Experience Class?

Please advise.

Thanks is advance.

Yes that is correct. To apply for a Work Permit, you will need an LMO from an employer in Canada.

[Simon123]

No choose option 1 . I am on H1 in US and i got my Pr with AEO and a permanent job from canada. Trust me its not difficult to
get a job offer from US .

Thanks for your responses.

So, I see I don't have any good options except Option 4.

4. You can work in Canada for Two Years and apply under the Canadian Experience Class.

Actually how this option works, first I need to apply for work permit? after 2 years can I apply under Canadian Experience Class?

Please advise.

Thanks is advance.

[canada_dream100]

No choose option 1 . I am on H1 in US and i got my Pr with AEO and a permanent job from canada. Trust me its not difficult to
get a job offer from US .

Simon, can you please guide me?
I have applied for PR, and my status is 'In Process', I applied for few jobs in Canada through job site, but did not get much response as I am not yet authorized to work in Canada (do not have work permit). I got very few calls and first question use to be if I am eligible to work in Canada.
Currently, I am working in USA since last 6+ years, prior to that I worked in India for 5 years.
Can you please share few tips how to get job or job offer from Canada without having work permit at the moment?
Thanks.

[omm]

Canada_dream   , its too difficult, even I am also looking for move from USA to Canada, I'm also trying lots, even I asked my manager that give me transfer on work permit in Canada (my employer is very famous Financial institute they have branch in Canada even they are looking some people this time with good experience but they dont want to hired or transfer abroad people), I sent lots of resume to mostly all proviences, but dont get +ve reply.
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[canada_dream100]

Canada_dream   , its too difficult, even I am also looking for move from USA to Canada, I'm also trying lots, even I asked my manager that give me transfer on work permit in Canada (my employer is very famous Financial institute they have branch in Canada even they are looking some people this time with good experience but they dont want to hired or transfer abroad people), I sent lots of resume to mostly all proviences, but dont get +ve reply.
OMM

Thanks for replying...

[Simon123]

if your in IT then try consulting companies like robert half and kforce or sapphire consulting

Simon, can you please guide me?
I have applied for PR, and my status is 'In Process', I applied for few jobs in Canada through job site, but did not get much response as I am not yet authorized to work in Canada (do not have work permit). I got very few calls and first question use to be if I am eligible to work in Canada.
Currently, I am working in USA since last 6+ years, prior to that I worked in India for 5 years.
Can you please share few tips how to get job or job offer from Canada without having work permit at the moment?
Thanks.

[omm]

if your in IT then try consulting companies like robert half and kforce or sapphire consulting

This consulting companies from USA and right now these all companies not hired H1B holders for USA so how can they hired for Canada, its too hard....!!! I am trying for Wipro now, because wipro will hired people and even arrange visas too, we have some people from wipro on L2 (company transfer visa for USA).
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[Simon123]

I am talking about canada not USA. I know they operate in USA but these are big names in canada as well.

I have recently turned down an excellent job offer via one of these companies in canada because i intend to work with my AEO
employer.

And about how did i find a job frm USA - my employer who got me AEO is a private company and i emailed him through his website and offered him very low rate and commitment of two years.

This consulting companies from USA and right now these all companies not hired H1B holders for USA so how can they hired for Canada, its too hard....!!! I am trying for Wipro now, because wipro will hired people and even arrange visas too, we have some people from wipro on L2 (company transfer visa for USA).
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