Aussie/Brit citizen for Canadian permanant residency visa

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Hi all

Im just looking for advice on my quickest way to a permanant residency visa for Canada. Im a 37 year old Aussie and Brit citizen (both passports) and want to emigrate to Canada. Im a qualified airline pilot with a degree in computer science. Not worked in I.T. for 9 years now.

Do commonwealth countries citizens get an easier ride so to speak with regards to immigrating to Canada and how long does the process take. As a pilot, in our current economic climate, we are not really sort after for the time being as the industry is still recovering.

Also, do you have to apply from the outside or can I get a 1 year, possibly 2 year work visa and upgrade it and apply from within

What are my best options?

Thanks for your help, much appreciated ;D

 

[PMM]

Hi

Hi all

Im just looking for advice on my quickest way to a permanant residency visa for Canada. Im a 37 year old Aussie and Brit citizen (both passports) and want to emigrate to Canada. Im a qualified airline pilot with a degree in computer science. Not worked in I.T. for 9 years now.

Do commonwealth countries citizens get an easier ride so to speak with regards to immigrating to Canada and how long does the process take. As a pilot, in our current economic climate, we are not really sort after for the time being as the industry is still recovering.

Also, do you have to apply from the outside or can I get a 1 year, possibly 2 year work visa and upgrade it and apply from within

What are my best options?

Thanks for your help, much appreciated ;D

1. No commonwealth citizens get the same ride as everyone else.
2. Have you checked to see if you qualify for FSW1? You require 1 years experience in the past 10 in an occupation on the list of "29" http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp#list Neither Airline pilots nor IT managers on the list.
3. So you will either have to obtain a job in Canada with an approved LMO from an Employer in Canada (The employer has to prove that there are not Canadians/PRs available for the job after advertising) in a skilled occupation. After 2 years you could apply for PR. Or an approved AEO from an employer that states that once you become a PR they will employ you permanently.
4. Start your reading at www.cic.gc.ca