Qualifying occupations and Labour market opinions

[Reuben21]

So I want to apply for residency as a skilled worker.
My occupation is 1112 Financial Analyst. While it is not on the ministerial list of 38 occupations it is still considered skill level A.
- Is it just the 38 occupations that can qualify someone for residency as a skilled worker or are other occupations still able to apply?

I have been living in canada for the past 9 months under a working holiday visa (working as a cook). I am now looking for employment as a financial analyst but don't have a job offer yet, as i need residency before I will be considered by most employers.
- Can i just apply for residency and worry about finding a job later or do i have to have a job offer first and get a labour market opinion?
- can someone direct me to a source on more information about labour market opinions and under what situations they are required?

Thank you

 

[PMM]

Hi

So I want to apply for residency as a skilled worker.
My occupation is 1112 Financial Analyst. While it is not on the ministerial list of 38 occupations it is still considered skill level A.
- Is it just the 38 occupations that can qualify someone for residency as a skilled worker or are other occupations still able to apply?

I have been living in canada for the past 9 months under a working holiday visa (working as a cook). I am now looking for employment as a financial analyst but don't have a job offer yet, as i need residency before I will be considered by most employers.
- Can i just apply for residency and worry about finding a job later or do i have to have a job offer first and get a labour market opinion?
- can someone direct me to a source on more information about labour market opinions and under what situations they are required?

Thank you

1. To qualify/apply without Canadian work/school or a job offer you require 1 years experience on the list of 38, if you occupation is not there you don't qualify.
2. You would need an AEO to qualify as your occupation is not on the list.
3. LMOs are required if you wish to work in Canada. (other than WHV and some other jobs) see: http://www.rhdcc-hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/temp_assessment.shtml

 

[Leon]

Here's a little info about LMO's: http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/foreign_workers/supperimm.shtml

Generally you need an LMO to get a work permit. Say if you wanted to stay in Canada as a cook, you could ask your employer to apply for your LMO to change your WHV to a regular work permit. This can buy you long enough in Canada that you can apply as a skilled worker based on having worked in Canada for one year (category 3) or your employer may be able to sponsor you for permanent residency under a provincial nominee program. If you manage to stay in Canada for 2 years working as a cook, you could apply under CEC regardless of if you have enough points for skilled worker.

You see, a cook is also a skilled occupation under the NOC, see http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/Profile.aspx?val=6&val1=6242