Welding Apprenticeship in Alberta for Foreigners (Edmonton)

[pliniodfp]

I´m from Mexico and I would like to emigrate to Alberta.

Currently I´m training and geting certified as a welder (SMAW, MIG and TIG) here in Mexico
my goal is to emigrate there and to start an apprenticeship in Edmonton at the Alberta Pipe Trades College.

after te 3 year apprenticeship and getting my red seal I would like to work in the oilfields near Ft. McMurray.

That is my plan, I´m in my mid 30s and I have no previous experience as a welder, I hold a college degree
but that is not relevant if I want to work as a welder.

So my question is: Does anybody has done something like I plan to do?

Emigrate to Alberta and start an apprenticeship in welding, pipefitting, plumbing,etc?

I was checking the Express Entry requirements and I need at least 12 month experience and I don´t know
if I can the permit and visa to go and do an apprenticeship

I´ve heard about the NorQuest College’s apprenticeship preparation program so that might help in order to get a spot on the apprenticeship program?

I would like to know about your story and experience attempting something like I want to do.

your Info is well appreciated

 

[scylla]

Your plan as it stands now won't work. Apprenticeships are only open to Canadian permanent residents and citizens.

So you would have to become a permanent resident first.

And yes - to qualify to immigrate you need to have one year of full time work experience.

 

[sameerb]

Hi any progress regarding yur immigration through welder category