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    Plumber

    They are right. This forum does not provide jobs or employers. If someone wants to work in Canada as a plumber, they must apply through official immigration programs or secure a valid job offer from a Canadian employer. The correct information is available on the official Government of Canada...
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    Any News on When the Next PGP Lottery Might Open?

    Hi! Currently, IRCC does not usually give advance notice before reopening the Parents and Grandparents (PGP) program. In past years, it has typically opened once a year, often around late January to early February, but the exact timing is unpredictable and there’s no set pattern. Many families...
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    CEC AND Foreign experience

    You should list your ongoing job’s actual start and end dates without including your foreign work or future vacation. For your 5-month vacation in 2026, mark it as leave from your current job but do not change employment dates. Report only the real work periods. Your foreign work experience in...
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    painter lmia requirement

    You cannot use undocumented self-employed work in Canada to meet the LMIA’s experience requirement. However, you can use your prior experience from your construction company back home if you can provide proof, such as employment letters, pay records, or company documents. If you can document...
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    Misrepresentation for past applications?

    Enter the correct foreign employment dates on your PR application and include a brief Letter of Explanation stating the previous dates were estimated and unintentional. Emphasize that it doesn’t affect your Canadian work experience or eligibility.
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    Recommendation law firm

    Hi, For our next round of courses, we're looking to get associates and partners involved in teaching you guys about different practice areas within a firm, the challenges facing the legal industry etc. I'm keen on seeing if any of you have any recommendations. Have you been to a law firm event...
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    Pharmacist wishing to immigrate to Canada

    She should apply through Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) program. Self-employment tutoring likely won’t count as work experience for FSW points. She can also explore Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs), especially in Ontario, but some streams may require a job offer. It is...
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    Seeking Advice on Finding Banking Jobs in Canada as an Immigrant

    thanks in advance for any help
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    Seeking Advice on Finding Banking Jobs in Canada as an Immigrant

    Hi everyone, I’m planning to move to Canada and would appreciate guidance on entering the Canadian job market. I have several years of experience in retail banking and finance, but I’m unsure how employers view foreign experience. I’m especially interested in Banking Jobs and would like to...
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    proof of funds on first landing

    Yes, your Indian bank statements or fixed deposit receipts in INR are accepted as proof of funds at first landing. You don’t need to carry the full CAD 12,500 in cash; printed copies showing balances are sufficient. Statements or FDs from a different bank than the one used during your PR...
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    Investment & trading (Transfer offshore shares to Canada)

    Yes, you can transfer your U.S. stocks from a European broker to a Canadian broker in-kind. Brokers like Interactive Brokers, Questrade, TD Direct Investing, and RBC Direct Investing support such transfers. Make sure your Canadian broker accepts international transfers, the securities are...
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    Is patent application required in SUV program?

    I'm curious if any of you have gotten or are working on getting permanent residency for investing in / getting involved with a startup program as an investor / consultant? I'm learning about this but don't know anyone who has actually done it. It's not cheap, but it's a lot less than a lot of...
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    Bookkeeper in Canada claiming foreign work experience as accountant

    IRCC allows you to claim work experience only if your actual job duties match the NOC you’re claiming. Job titles and seniority do not matter. An accountant role does not automatically qualify as NOC 12200 (Bookkeeper). You can claim your foreign experience as a bookkeeper only if your reference...
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    How Does My Accounting Work Experience Affect My Express Entry Eligibility?

    thanks in advance for any help
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    How Does My Accounting Work Experience Affect My Express Entry Eligibility?

    Hi everyone, I’m preparing my Express Entry profile and want to clarify how my accounting experience fits in. I have several years of accounting work (financial accounting and bookkeeping), but I’m unsure which NOC (e.g., 1111 vs 12200) to claim for my primary occupation and how that impacts...
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