Hey, if anyone can give me some advice on what my best option is for immigrating to Canada I would really appreciate it!
Firstly, I'd like to say that my primary reason for immigrating is to be with my boyfriend. We've known each other for seven years, and have dated for five. Because of this, the spousal sponsorship program is one of the "routes" that we've been considering.
Secondly, soon I will have two associates degrees, one in English, and the other in Natural Sciences. I don't have any work experience with them yet, and I'm unsure of whether or not they could qualify me for one of the skilled occupations found on the cic website. Because I intend to move to Ontario, I think that means that I would be applying under the Provincial Nominee Program.
Finally, I'd also like to further my education and get licensed as a Medical Lab Tech. Unfortunately something like this isn't offered to international students, so I can't really get a student visa. So, I would either have to get licensed here in the States, work for a year, then get accredited to work in Canada, similar to "Option 2." Or, I could wait to continue my education once I have obtained Permanent Residency.
Trying to decide the "right path" has been hard for both of us, and unfortunately most of the places we call looking for information either ask for a consultation fee; or don't listen to our entire story, and instead jump instantly to the first "option" we tell them about. (And if the latter is any indication to how great some of the over-the-phone consultations we've gotten, I'd hate to spend $300 just to get something similar!)
If any of you can give me some sort of insight into which option would be best, or if you can come up with an entirely new plan/option I'd be very grateful! Thank you for your time.
Firstly, I'd like to say that my primary reason for immigrating is to be with my boyfriend. We've known each other for seven years, and have dated for five. Because of this, the spousal sponsorship program is one of the "routes" that we've been considering.
Secondly, soon I will have two associates degrees, one in English, and the other in Natural Sciences. I don't have any work experience with them yet, and I'm unsure of whether or not they could qualify me for one of the skilled occupations found on the cic website. Because I intend to move to Ontario, I think that means that I would be applying under the Provincial Nominee Program.
Finally, I'd also like to further my education and get licensed as a Medical Lab Tech. Unfortunately something like this isn't offered to international students, so I can't really get a student visa. So, I would either have to get licensed here in the States, work for a year, then get accredited to work in Canada, similar to "Option 2." Or, I could wait to continue my education once I have obtained Permanent Residency.
Trying to decide the "right path" has been hard for both of us, and unfortunately most of the places we call looking for information either ask for a consultation fee; or don't listen to our entire story, and instead jump instantly to the first "option" we tell them about. (And if the latter is any indication to how great some of the over-the-phone consultations we've gotten, I'd hate to spend $300 just to get something similar!)
If any of you can give me some sort of insight into which option would be best, or if you can come up with an entirely new plan/option I'd be very grateful! Thank you for your time.
I'll most likely try to see if I can get a year of experience for the skilled worker program. (That list seems so small!) I'd much rather not have to feel like we rushed a wedding for convenience's sake.