Planning my immigration 5 years ahead

[Connor101]

Hello.
I'm currently 20 and will soon enter academic studies (More specifically Software Engineering).
I am expected to finish my studies at 2019-2020.
My final goal is to fully immigrate into Canada and live there my whole life.

I was wondering if you guys know anything about the future demand for such engineers and especially in Canada.

I am also looking for some answers :

Should I be studying french now and improve it over the years ? Y/N
Should I get work experience of at least two years before making ANY work permit / job seeking action.
Am I to expect drastic immigration changes in the next 5 years ?
Is it easier to study for a major in Canada & then look for work or simply looking for a job as skilled worker from abroad?

 

[scylla]

It's really impossible for anyone to say what the future demands will be.

I would only study French if you plan on settling in Quebec. Otherwise I wouldn't bother.
You should get at least one year of full time work experience in your profession before applying.
I would say it's very possible we will see a significant change to Canada's immigration programs in five years. Every few years CIC tends to make significant changes. This year it was the introduction of Express Entry.
Much easier to complete your degree in Canada and then look for work. It tends to be very difficult to find a job from outside of Canada.

 

[Connor101]

Thank you for your answer however I wish to discuss a specific matter, which is studying in Canada.

Is studying in Canada & Working drastically better than doing otherwise? I mean, should I -REALLY- be looking for that option?

I intend to complete a 4 year B.SC in Software Engineering, but for my dream of living in Canada I'm willing to have a major should it help me so much (No idea in what though).

Can I work full-time as a major student?
Is it rather easy to gain sponsorship as an international student?

In the end, it's all about the fundings during that period. I really can't see myself paying 30k CAD without working.

I also suppose this replaces the 1 year work experience thing?

 

[scylla]

No - you cannot work full time as a student in Canada. You can work up to 20 hours a week off campus and should expect you'll be making around $10 per hour (minimum wage). What you make while working part time will certainly not cover all of your living expenses - never mind your tuition.

Unless you are completing a PhD in Canada, assume there will be no scholarship. Scholarships are generally reserved for students who are already Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

Again, it's generally very difficult to secure a job from outside of Canada - especially if you have graduated fairly recently and only have a couple of years of work experience. It costs employers a lot in fees to hire a foreign worker and the processing times are long for all of the steps required to get approval to hire a foreign worker.

Depending on what country you are from, there's a chance you may qualify for a working holiday visa which would allow you to come and work in Canada for a year or two without finding an employer first.

 

[Connor101]

Thank you again,
But with all due respect this sounds horribly discouraging.

Am I to become a truck driver or a Paramedic to secure my position faster? It sounds so distant and difficult I have no clue on how to plan this out.

Throw me a bone? Show me the ropes? I am left clueless with your answers.

Edit :
My country isn't Listed (Israel)

 

[newtone]

Instead of spending crazy amount of money as an international student and high uncertainity complete your degree from your home country. Get couple years of work experience and then apply to immigrate to Canada. You can pursue further studies with domestic fees without any problems. You could also work anywhere without any restrictions

 

[scylla]

Immigration is not an easy process. I'm not going to lie to you and say that it is. If it was that easy we wouldn't need forums such as these. It's going to require a lot of work on your part (including researching the immigration process and understanding what it takes) and it's entirely possible you may not be able to immigrate as quickly as you want to but will first have to spend several years getting work experience outside of Canada.

The only "bones" I can throw you is that as I said earlier, depending on what country you're from, you may qualify for a working holiday visa which would allow you to gain Canadian work experience and MAY make it easier to immigrate. As also mentioned earlier, completing your studies in Canada gives you an edge provided you can afford the fees.

If you want to work as a truck driver in Canada, you still need to find an employer who is willing to hire you and go through the expense and waiting time. Again, I'm not going to lie to you, it tends to be difficult to find an employer from outside of Canada (not impossible - but definitely very difficult). I don't know about becoming a paramedic. You will have to research this. Paramedic certifications obtain from outside of Canada may not be accepted in Canada (i.e. you may have to go through a re-certification process before you will be able to work in Canada).

 

[Connor101]

Thank you two for answering my questions.

I suppose I should be studying in my country whatever interests me and work a couple of years and while doing so seek opportunities of a job offer.

It's not as bad as it sounds (Expecting a ~4500 CAD salary monthly) to work here yet Canada is the final destination.

I hope that by the age of 28 to 30 I will be able to find a job in Canada.

 

[obib]

If you can afford it, studying in Canada which gives you the opportunity to work part-Time while studying,working full time after study(using PWP) especially in Provinces which encourages it as earlier advised by Scylla seems to be a fairly good option.With the worsening of the world economy further compounded by the recent fall in Oil prices,which made most Immigrant seeking economies worldwide to either close shop or tighten their regulations consequently resulting in constant changes in immigration Laws, you are never sure that by the time you conclude your studies in Israel in the next 4-5 years you will be qualify to fulfill the dream of migrating to Canada however,If you can afford the high Tuition for foreign student,then go for studying in Canada.You are still young the world is out there for you.Before you conclude your studies you could even meet your soul mate who if he or she is a Canadian/Permanent residence gives you more options to getting your PR. Goodluck!

 

[Connor101]

If you can afford it, studying in Canada which gives you the opportunity to work part-Time while studying,working full time after study(using PWP) especially in Provinces which encourages it as earlier advised by Scylla seems to be a fairly good option.With the worsening of the world economy further compounded by the recent fall in Oil prices,which made most Immigrant seeking economies worldwide to either close shop or tighten their regulations consequently resulting in constant changes in immigration Laws, you are never sure that by the time you conclude your studies in Israel in the next 4-5 years you will be qualify to fulfill the dream of migrating to Canada however,If you can afford the high Tuition for foreign student,then go for studying in Canada.You are still young the world is out there for you.Before you conclude your studies you could even meet your soul mate who if he or she is a Canadian/Permanent residence gives you more options to getting your PR. Goodluck!

Thank you for your reply.

Yes, as I stated in my posts, it all falls down on financial issues. If only I could have afford it.
Do you guys know where I can read about immigration policies by province? That'd be helpful.

As for now - I have found a woman I am deeply in love with (3 years + ) which is unfortunately not a Canadian citizen, so I suppose it is irrelevant for now.

As much as I'd like PR, I imagine I'll need to go for a work perm in a company and advance from there rather than ask for PR straight away.

How much is an average university tuition for international students for a major degree? 30k CAD a year? That's awfully a lot, by the time I'd get such sums of money I'd be able to find a job by the force of experience.


P.S

Is it possible to request for an asylum as a Jewish Israeli?

 

[polara69]

No! Nice try..

 

[scylla]

Is it possible to request for an asylum as a Jewish Israeli?

On what basis? Are you being persecuted by your own country? Is your life in danger and can you prove this through police reports of violence against you, hospitalization records showing injuries, etc.?

Asylum is not a means of immigrating for people who don't otherwise qualify or want an easy way in. It's for those who really need it.