Software Developers/Computer Engineers not wanted?!

[dineshpersaud]

hello everyone, im new to here. im trying to apply for a skilled worker visa but they do not have computer related fields there. anyone know if it will be added or reasons for not being there. any insight would be helpful.

 

[omm]

You too late, the IT related NOC's are removed since last 2years.
we have lots of posts here, please use search option of this forum and Read more on www.cic.gc.ca website.

OMM

 

[dineshpersaud]

ok..i expected more but thanks..so if i apply and my occupation is not listed..i will definitely be rejected?

 

[scylla]

ok..i expected more but thanks..so if i apply and my occupation is not listed..i will definitely be rejected?

Yes - if you apply through the federal skilled worker program using an occupation that's not listed, you will definitely be rejected.

However if you can obtain a job offer in Canada, you can apply even if your occupation isn't listed.

 

[dineshpersaud]

ok thanks, does any one of you know if computer related fields will be added in the future? or no idea..?

 

[scylla]

ok thanks, does any one of you know if computer related fields will be added in the future? or no idea..?

Unfortunately none of us have any idea if or when computer related fields may be added.

If you haven't done so already, you should check out the provincial immigration programs. You might qualify under one of those.

 

[dineshpersaud]

can u please provide me a link..thanks in advance

 

[Cappuccino]

Yes - if you apply through the federal skilled worker program using an occupation that's not listed, you will definitely be rejected.

However if you can obtain a job offer in Canada, you can apply even if your occupation isn't listed.

That's right - if you can secure a job offer, supported by a HRDSC-approved LMO (Labour Market Opinion) then you can begin working in Canada under a temporary work permit and apply under Federal Skilled Worker Category 2. The employer has to obtain the LMO by proving to HRDSC that they have advertised the job for at least 2 weeks in the past 3 months without a suitable Canadian being found.

Strangely, although IT is not currently recognised as an in-demand occupation at Federal level, it is recognised as an in-demand occupation in most provinces.

You could therefore look at Provincial Nomination. You still have to secure a job offer, but the Province can sponsor you which means you don't have to go through the hassle of the employer getting an LMO.

Wayne.

 

[omm]

Right wayne, but its hard to get LMO AEO this days.
even work permit and FSW2 category tooks long time to get visa. who will wait for on FSW2 or work permit will issue after 6 or 10months? I am in the USA , I also tried to get job offer, I got some calls but they want PR or PR visa issued and waiting for landing process.
try your luck man to get job offer if you get it.
Best luck.

one more important that no one can predict that IT NOC will be added in future or not. so please don't guess anything just follow current NOC code and try to look out back here in this forum or on cic website on or after 1 july 2012 (may be IT will back!!!! but BIG ????)

OMM

 

[dineshpersaud]

thats crazy..IT should alwayz be there ...every july they change the status for those occupation then?

 

[omm]

thats crazy..IT should alwayz be there ...every july they change the status for those occupation then?

Last year and this year NOC is same 29 NOC, they just reduced the number of CAP.
you can argue here but not to the CIC.
Many of us waiting for visa we already applied but we can't do anything at this point due to huge back log (as per CIC). many people also waiting for this IT category, but canadian labour market says no more IT jobs (please no argument on this labour market stuffs here).
So just wait and watch for next update or get study visa of canada or work permit to enter in Canada and file PR in future.

OMM

 

[dineshpersaud]

thanks for the update peeps! keep safe

 

[jnathan]

I dont believe that IT will be back in 2012, given the number of pending IT applications

 

[omm]

I dont believe that IT will be back in 2012, given the number of pending IT applications

even same thinking of mine too..
but we cant predict right now..

OMM