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Friends, I trust you are all well. My question is this. "does the non hair-stylist manager of a hair salon require a license to work in the salon in Canada?" I know hairdressers do but do non hairdressing staff? Regards

Hi Leon, I contacted Alberta Apprenticeship and they said they dont mind me landing, working and then taking the exam. So now my lawyer has to set the pace with my application and see what CANADA says about that. Its looking good! Cheers

Hi, Im using CanadaVisa. Its a total of US$3500. The first retainer is US$1000. They are really good and look after me step by step. Regards John

Hi Canadaforall. I dont see paying a rep as wasting money. the guys at canadavisa was the only choice as i run my own business and dont have time. Plus i see it as a hassle doing the paperwork. My time is valuable so paying someone kept me time rich. All the best

My rep is charging me about C$3500. Then i have to pay for the medical i guess. I dont have time to DIY so Canada Visa.com was the only and easiest choice for me.

WindTunnel, Im just lazy to be honest. Plus the fear of messing it up and balming myself holds the key also. i guess if i let a pro do it and it fails then i wont be holding myslef responsable lol. There is nothing to stop my application being turned down so im really excited. At what stage...

Hi Leon, Im calling the Lawyer direct tomorrow to see what they say. Im hoping i can get in and then work on the license. having the Cert before i get the visa would mean me travelling to canada to take the exam. That would be very frustrating lol. regards John

Well done Bobine, Was it a stressful process? Im reading alot of posts on here and there is a lot of frustration. regards

Hi Guys. I started a thread called DIY or canada Visa. Is the process more efficient having a rep do the app rather than going alone? My thoughts were, maybe a lawyer has priority? Regards John

Hi Leon, The job offer is in Alberta. Regards John

Hi Birbal, Im sorry to hear that your thread was not responsive. I hope together we can work as a team in regards to the end result we both want! Kind regards John

I also just read this. There are various provincial/territorial certification and licensing requirements for hairstylists, ranging from trade certification to licensing by a provincial/territorial association. Interprovincial trade certification (Red Seal) is also available for qualified...

So many kind replies. Thanks guys. I have 7 yrs experiance. 3 of them were in house training. Thoughts please I feel assured and confident now. Tomorrow (monday) i will learn more from my lawyer at canada visa but you have been very helpful.

Who else has applied for a VISA via the "do it yourself" way?

Bobine, A great reply. Thanks

Im awaiting my job offer to be accepted, There shouldnt be an issue to be honest. My main question is i have the points and the job offer to be a hairdresser. However i know you need a license to be a hairdresser in canada. BUT Do i need the license before i go over or once im in the country...

You did answer it thanks. I just wanted to know after everything is approved can the interviewer reject you from entering the country. Regards

Bobine, Thanks. Im just interested in what other people are up to. I dont have the time to do it myself so i got Canada Visa to do mine. Have you been approved? Regards

Thanks, Im using CanadaVisa to submit my application so im taking their lead when it comes to the interview and medical but i just wanted to get someone elses point. Again, thanks.. It did help. P.s once your app is approved , can the interviewer reject you? Regards

Hi bongoade, The link does not work. Regards