Questions re: USA to Canada Skilled Worker Visa

[Snodge]

I've been watching a couple of job boards:

Jobs open in Canada

and


Job Bank - Search

to look for interesting openings.

I haven't applied to any and probably wouldn't have a chance of getting a job without first getting my visa. In order for an employer to hire from outside of Canada they have to go through a process to show they've tried to hire Canadians first (over a period of months I believe). So I'm mostly watching the job market and waiting. I need to get a resume in order too. Probably the next visit I'll try and make some industry contacts etc. We're in a weird situation as my wife just signed a one year contract with her school so we won't be moving until a year from now. I need to figure out all the timing and expiration times for "landing" and all that once we get our visa. guess I'll start a new thread on that...

[csosnowy]

Good to know. I knew they had to give priority to citizens/PRs but I didn't realize quite how long. I'll be looking to at least see what's in my field.

Finally worked out the bank check in Canadian currency. My sister works at a bank (in another state, which is why I didn't ask her first) so she was able to do it. I think most banks are but she said they don't like to do things if they don't make any money from them. Or we could have gone to a currency exchange place.

We're just waiting for that check and then will submit our application!

Keeping my fingers crossed,

Collette