I am an orchestral conductor and I want to make myself eligible for Canadian job opportunities in conducting. Most jobs require residency and I would like to gain this. How can I aggressively move towards residency before receiving employment? I am constantly asked if I am eligible to work in Canada and I always reply yes. I have not no convictions of any sort and I would like to explore the option of immigration, but in the mean time, I do not want to be precluded from working in Canada and obtaining a job in Canada as a conductor. I am a US citizen and I am finishing my master's degree this semester here in US. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you 