Hello,
I would appreciate some advice. My brother-in-law is a 38-year-old man from Japan who wishes to immigrate to Canada. He completed an MBA at a University in Montréal in 2000 but then returned to Japan to work. He has several years of management experience in Japan. He is fluent in English and is currently studying to complete a CPA designation. Under the old point system, I estimated that he would have gotten 76 points based on his qualifications and experience. However, I noticed that under the new skilled worker stream (as of May 4, 2013), it is a pre-requisite to have a valid permanent employment offer in order to apply for permanent residency. My questions are as follow:
1. Have I understood the new restrictions correctly or is it still possible for someone to apply under the skilled workers stream without a job offer?
2. Obtaining an employment offer from a Canadian employer while abroad seems like a very difficult task. I am considering the services of foreign worker agencies such as Diamond Global Recruitment Group, which may lead to a job offer and a temporary work visa (which in turn may allow application for permanent residency later on). Does someone have any information about using the services of such an agency?
3. Another option I have been considering for my brother-in-law is to apply on the Ontario provincial nominee Master graduate program, which would first require him to complete a master degree program (the program must be at least one year in length to qualify). I have found a relevant one-year MBA with IT specialization program at Ryerson University. The downside is the cost which is a minimum of $25,000 for foreign students. Successful graduates get a sponsorship letter from Ontario province that they can submit with their permanent residency application to immigration Canada but there is no guarantee of success. Do you have any opinion or information about this option?
So far, I haven't found the perfect solution for my brother-in-law but would greatly appreciate any advice you can provide.
Thank you in advance for your help!
I would appreciate some advice. My brother-in-law is a 38-year-old man from Japan who wishes to immigrate to Canada. He completed an MBA at a University in Montréal in 2000 but then returned to Japan to work. He has several years of management experience in Japan. He is fluent in English and is currently studying to complete a CPA designation. Under the old point system, I estimated that he would have gotten 76 points based on his qualifications and experience. However, I noticed that under the new skilled worker stream (as of May 4, 2013), it is a pre-requisite to have a valid permanent employment offer in order to apply for permanent residency. My questions are as follow:
1. Have I understood the new restrictions correctly or is it still possible for someone to apply under the skilled workers stream without a job offer?
2. Obtaining an employment offer from a Canadian employer while abroad seems like a very difficult task. I am considering the services of foreign worker agencies such as Diamond Global Recruitment Group, which may lead to a job offer and a temporary work visa (which in turn may allow application for permanent residency later on). Does someone have any information about using the services of such an agency?
3. Another option I have been considering for my brother-in-law is to apply on the Ontario provincial nominee Master graduate program, which would first require him to complete a master degree program (the program must be at least one year in length to qualify). I have found a relevant one-year MBA with IT specialization program at Ryerson University. The downside is the cost which is a minimum of $25,000 for foreign students. Successful graduates get a sponsorship letter from Ontario province that they can submit with their permanent residency application to immigration Canada but there is no guarantee of success. Do you have any opinion or information about this option?
So far, I haven't found the perfect solution for my brother-in-law but would greatly appreciate any advice you can provide.
Thank you in advance for your help!