I just used the express entry calculator and apparently my score would only add up to 166. I am 17 years old and looking to move to Canada as soon as I turn 18 if I can. Are there any alternatives to Express Entry that would give me a better chance of being accepted? I really need to get there as soon as possible. Also, I don't care about becoming a citizen or PR at this point I just need to be able to work so I can find a place to stay. Please help me!!
Help! Alternative to Express Entry??
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Spindaboy said:
You're thinking about working but what you need first is post-secondary education.
If you have the means to study in Canada this would be a better option for you.
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Spindaboy said:
Immigrating isn't an option for you at this point unfortunately.
To be able to work in Canada, you would first need to secure a full time job offer from an employer in Canada. Also, your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA (permission to hire you). You could then apply for a work permit tied to this specific employer. It will likely be extremely difficult to find a job and employer without work experience and higher education. However you can certainly try.
Another alternative would be to study at the college or university level in Canada. The downside is that this is an expensive option and you'd need to be able to demonstrate that you have at least $25K in funds to be approved.
Depending on your country of nationality, there may be other options.
I live in the U.S and unfortunately I plan on studying here. My plan was to reside in Canada until my girlfriend (the reason I'm moving there) finishes college then we would both come back to America so I could do my schooling. Are there really no other options for me?
Spindaboy said:
It's going to be extremely difficult. There is a SWAP visa that would allow you to work in Canada more easily - however you need to have complete college/university studies in order to qualify for it.
At this time, all you are allowed to do is visit Canada - you cannot live or work here.
Again, to be able to work (and live) in Canada, you would first need to secure a full time job offer from an employer in Canada. That employer would then need to obtain the LMIA - and only then would you qualify to apply for a work permit. The LMIA process alone can easily take 4-6 months to complete. It's also expensive and requires the employer to do quite a lot of paperwork (including advertising the job to prove that no Canadian could be found to fill it). Generally speaking, until you have very specialized experience and skills, it's usually extremely difficult to find an employer willing to go through the LMIA process.
Spindaboy said:
You are too young to qualify for the SWAP visa. I believe it also requires the completion of post secondary education (although I could be wrong about that).
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Yea, essentially you need to finish high school, study for a few years at uni and get some work experience.
I'll repeat the quote I used a while ago:
American privilege is thinking you could move anywhere if Trump gets elected but yet be skeptical of refugees seeking safe haven from war
I'll repeat the quote I used a while ago:
American privilege is thinking you could move anywhere if Trump gets elected but yet be skeptical of refugees seeking safe haven from war