Hi Pasturesnew,

I fully understand how you feel and decided to apply having passed the point system using a representative, however once I knew we passed I decided not to use them as they cost a fortune and felt what ever they can do I can do myself. So I sent my husbands CV off to 5 companies (he is a mechanic and works for a prestigous car company), that was on a Sunday, on Monday we received a reply from 2, having spoken with one of them for a number of days they offered my husband a job. They have paid for our flights out to Kelowna on 7th Nov, as they didn't want it on their conscience if we got out there and hated it! I also did alot of research into the area and spoke to alot of people (really helpful) via forums like this and now we are applying under the Federal Skilled Workers. I have been told it will take at least 6 months as having an approved job offer will expediate your application. Furthermore the company are doing all they can by calling in professionals to ensure that we do not have any hiccups!

I know what you do is totally different to my husband but there is no harm in updating your CV and sending to all companies in Canada specialising in what you do and seeing who comes back showing interest. We are also going out with alot of monies and even without a job your funds are more than what the country requires you to have. Good luck hope and all goes well.