Irish student- Can I apply for a second work and travel visa

[Began1603]

I have a very important question about Canadian Visa. I am a Irish student who recently participated in 2013 in the two year work and travel visa.

I worked in Vancouver for 3 months and returned to college in September 2013. I know it was kind of a waste of the 2year visa but they just changed the rules that year. I was recently in touch with a contact in Vancouver who is able to to get me a job in his firm.

I am confused about whether am I able to apply for the young professionals category 2-year Visa or can I apply for the work and travel visa again? Should there be an issue with this ?

Really would appreciate the help!

Baz

 

[scylla]

If you previously participated under the Working Holiday Visa category, then you can participate again but only under the Co-Op category. You cannot apply under Young Professional.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/temp/work/opinion/experience/bilat.asp

 

[Began1603]

I do not wish to apply for the co-op category. Is there no other way I can work over in Canada so?

It was such a mistake applying for the Canadian visa for just three months. I was young and definitely didn't realize at the time. Would you know anyone I can get in contact with about this? I contacted the Irish embassy today but they were unsure also.

Thank you

Barry

 

[scylla]

Unfortunately the working holiday visa is use it or lose it. So from that perspective your only option is the co-op stream. Talking to someone won't change anything unfortunately.

Otherwise your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA (this is a multi-month process that also requires your employer to prove no Canadian could be found for the role). Once your employer has an approved LMIA, you can then apply for a closed work permit tied to that specific employer.

 

[Began1603]

Very depressing news to hear! Finally got offered a job and will not be able to take it.

One more question. In the US they offer a graduate visa for students for when they just finish there university studies, Is this a possibility or will I just give up on trying to work in Canada?

Barry

 

[scylla]

Canada has a Post Graduate Work Permit that is open to people who attended college / university in Canada. Was the college program you attended in Canada?

 

[Began1603]

No it was not, Irish university so once again I am ruled out.

Do you believe it is worth trying to apply for the young professionals visa anyway? I used the 2-year visa for only three months, maybe they could view my case? It seems unorthodox for a country as big as Canada to offer only one chance between the ages of 18-35 to work there. With the rules before 2013 you had two opportunities.

Barry

 

[scylla]

I don't believe there is any point in applying for the Young Professional visa (although that's obviously your call). I think refusal is guaranteed for you since you've already participated once. It doesn't matter how many months of the WHV you used - all that matters was if you received it. WHV programs are typically oversubscribed (meaning there are far more people wanting to participate than spaces available) - hence the new participation rules.

Again, LMIA is still an option if your employer really wants you here.

 

[scylla]

No it was not, Irish university so once again I am ruled out.

Do you believe it is worth trying to apply for the young professionals visa anyway? I used the 2-year visa for only three months, maybe they could view my case? It seems unorthodox for a country as big as Canada to offer only one chance between the ages of 18-35 to work there. With the rules before 2013 you had two opportunities.

Barry

FYI rules are different for each country and are based on agreements reached between the two countries.

Canada's participation rules for those from Ireland are the same as Ireland's participation rules for those from Canada. So Canada isn't being unorthodox unless Ireland is as well.

 

[bellaluna]

It seems unorthodox for a country as big as Canada to offer only one chance between the ages of 18-35 to work there. With the rules before 2013 you had two opportunities.

Barry

Citizens of most other countries don't even have a single opportunity. : Admission into foreign countries is always a privilege.

 

[Began1603]

Really appreciate all the help!! Sorry only getting used to the immigration rules in each country. Never knew that some we so limited!


I applied for the young professionals visa there!

I read in numerous place That " You cannot participate in either the Young Professionals and/or the Working Holiday
categories if you have previously been to Canada for over 12 to 24 months through either of
these categories"

I wasn't in Canada for a year, only 12 months. Do you think this will help me?

 

[scylla]

Really appreciate all the help!! Sorry only getting used to the immigration rules in each country. Never knew that some we so limited!


I applied for the young professionals visa there!

I read in numerous place That " You cannot participate in either the Young Professionals and/or the Working Holiday
categories if you have previously been to Canada for over 12 to 24 months through either of
these categories"

I wasn't in Canada for a year, only 12 months. Do you think this will help me?

No - this won't help. It doesn't matter how long you were physically in Canada. All that matters is how long your visa was issued for. This is what this rule refers to.

Again, your only options are the co-op stream of the IEC program or the closed work permit (which requires your employer to get an approved LMIA first).