Immigration to Canada

Dear Grace3,

Believe me your reply was very soothing.
Thanks for that. As you said, we also heard that the market is in a bad state now. And may be its all for good that our process is getting delayed.

Yes we are yet to take up the test and as per what you specified we shall surely take it up very soon. Thanks again.

Can I know when you had applied. Did you go through any consultant?
Our case is being processed through WWICS? Do you have any comments about them?
But i guess, the process is to treat all the cases equally, irrespective the mode.

Its true that its very difficult to get a sponsored job. Possibly we can only try if we have references or contacts in relevant companies, which we dont.

Thanks a million for all the information . Please do continue to help us with your informations and suggestions.

 

Hi Raechel,

I am new to this thread and happened to read your earlier query. have you got your file number yet. We had applied in May 2005 for Canadian PR and we got the file number in June 2005. We got our IELTS call (though initially our agents had mentioned that there would be no IELTS test as we were very fluent in English) in Jan 2008. Medical Call in August 2008 and our PR status in October 2008. We did our landing in April 2009 and came back and are now planning to relocate to Canada in JUne 2010. Whew!!! very long process.

In the above process we had to resubmit the "proof of funds" as well as "police certificate" couple of times, because of the long delay.

We were there for about a month during our landing and found out that the professions highly in demand are accountancy, nursing and IT. There are lot of temporary and permanent jobs out there but it all depends on our expectations and what we are really looking to prioritise there. If there is an additional qualification of CMA or CPA then accounts jobs are really available in plenty. Once your PR is done then you need to get your CV done professionaly since the way the CV is made in Canada is slightly different from the usual stock. Then you should start applying to check out how many of the job profile suit you and how many responses you get. IN this manner you will be able to understand how to add your experience.

French knowledge helps tremendously.

The main thing is that you have to be very positive and prioritise the reason for choosing Canada. Any move to any place is traumatic till the time you adjust to the new surroundings , get friends and integrate. Canada is no exception. The best thing is that the people are so friendly and want to help. There are so many immigration assistance centres that with the right attitude, you would sail through most problems.

Hope the above rest assures you a bit..

Teena

 

Hi Raechel,

I'm sorry I have not that much idea about other sectors you've asked. I will enquire through my husband & some of our other acquaintances, and will update here if I get any of the info. you're looking for.
Yes, French is definitely a plus. Especially in Quebec it is a mandatory requirement for any kind of job in any field.

 

Hi Rigama,

For us too the entire process took over 4 years. No - We didn't go through any consultant , did it on our own. We had heard that the consultants cause delays because they wait to collect a certain number of applicants [applications] before submitting the forms. And at every stage we have to believe what they say & literally keep track of them & whether they did their part ON TIME !
I have no comments about WWICS because frankly this is the first time I'm hearing about them On reading your query, I googled to find out what WWICS was !

Rigama, don't keep wondering about the delay & how soon or how late others who applied are getting. Your turn will also come when the time is right for you & your family -- just have the faith & relax. When you do get the visa it would be just the perfect timing -- you will feel this is just right
Happily enjoy India till then !

 

Dear grace,

thats very sweet of you. Thanks for you reply.i really feel good reading your replies..

btw , when we started our process we thought it is btr to go through consultants..may b what u r saying is true.not sure though.
and when we recently spoke to them they said, the new cases are cleared in 6 months!!!! we are so confused if we need to withdraw and apply again as per new process or jus wait.

But now we hav set our mind thinking lets wait untill it comes and jus like u said we are being optimistic and may b our time is yet to come.
Till then we shall b here or may be even try out in some other country.

so we want to try out in europe. and if it works out we might go on.
but it is equally tough to get a job there too. we hav no contacts. Inspite of my husband being very well exp in IT, we would need contacts or references................We see many jobs in the sites but references would really help..and we dont hav any...

not a problem though..we shall try and even if not we are happy here..so either way is good for us;-)
btw, do u know anyone in europe..hav any idea about the job market and recruitment agents there..please do let me know..
sorry if am confusing you with too many things..i am still glad that you helped us so much information till now