The change in the Federal Immigration regulations has led to a rise in the number of points needed to qualify and be a successful immigrant to Canada. However, most of the applicants prefer jobs approved by the HRDC i.e., the Human Resource Development Canada or a work permit within the shortest duration of time. Many different methods of obtaining a temporary or a permanent job offer are pursued so as to add an extra 10 points to their permanent visa application.
Although, it is not realised by most applicants that there is a major difference between a temporary and a permanent work permit.
How to go about getting a temporary work permit?
The process would start by the initiation of a Canadian employer or a company in search for employees within Canada. In case, candidates with the required skill sets are missing, then the organization or the employer would look overseas for such candidates. After identifying such an individual, the company could then apply to the HRSDC (formerly known as HRDC) on behalf of the future employee of the company to get a Labour Market Opinion (LMO) about the job that has been offered to the foreign national. When such an application is filed to the HRSDC, the government would consider the below mentioned factors before concluding on an apt decision about the approval of the job offer –
- It should be an authentic job offer.
- The wages and the working conditions should be similar when compared to those offered to fellow Canadians in the same occupation.
- An effort has been taken by the employer to hire and train Canadians for the same job.
- The foreign candidate is only catering to the labour shortage in the specific field.
- The employment of the particular foreign national would lead to more career opportunities or aid in retaining of the jobs for the Canadians.
- New skills and knowledge would be passed on to Canadians, thus ensuring better training and development.
- A void or a gap should not be created in the Canadian labour market due to the hiring of the foreign national.
If the above conditions are met, the Canadian company or the employer is allowed to hire the foreign national to work in his/the organization. If this application is approved, this is followed by the submission of a visa application form at a visa office outside Canada. Incase, a visa is not required by the candidate; application could be made at the border or the port of entry.
It has to be realised that a job offer can be considered to be an authorised one only when the Canadian company or the employer has not been able to find a suitable employee within the country. Also, shortage of skilled employees specific to niche areas varies from one area to the other within the country. Currently, there is a shortage of skilled labourers in areas such as Diesel mechanics, Tool and Die makers, CNC machinists, Cooks, Welders etc.
However, as to the white collar jobs, no specific need has come up which could be filled by external labour. Hence, it would be difficult to obtain work permits for occupations such as senior executives, marketing personnel, accountants etc. Hiring in such fields could only happen in case of unforeseen circumstances that would require the hiring of a foreign national.
Process of obtaining a Permanent job offer for immigration application:
The Canadian employers are now permitted to hire foreign nationals permanently unless the candidate joins work after being allotted an immigrant visa. This is according to the new immigration regulations brought out by the Canadian government. Here, it has to be noted that an immigrant visa requires a much longer time to be obtained when compared to a temporary work permit. Hence, for a permanent job offer, the Canadian company or the employer has to ensure the completion and the submission of a separate application form with the other necessary documents to the HRSDC to get an Arrangement Employment Opinion (AEO).
An AEO is granted on the following factors –
- The job offer should be permanent and authentic.
- The working conditions and the remuneration should be similar to those offered to the Canadians in the same occupation.
- The offer should be full time and not contractual.
- The job offered should have a skill level of O, A and B on the NOC list.
- The offer should not be from the Quebec province.
In case, the application is approved, an addition of 10 points would be credited for an arranged job offer and another 5 points for the factor of adaptability. Here, a void in the shortage of labour need not be proved by the employer so as to get an AEO.
It has to be remembered that though it might seem to be an easy process, most employers are not very keen to be a part of this process since it is highly time consuming (might take a few years in some cases) to obtain a permanent immigration by a foreign national and to come, live and work in the country.
Many agents exploit expecting applicants on the basis of these extra 15 points by making false promises and duping, of getting them a permanent job offer and charging a huge some of money in return.
The Canadian government has taken measures to overcome illegal measures of gaining such job offers by bringing about a strict licensing programme for immigration consultants and a code of conduct for the immigration lawyers. In addition to this, checks are carried out by the government regarding the background of the employers or the companies offering jobs. Inspire of such measures, illegal means still continue to find their way in to the lives of the innocent.
The author has one simple advice to all the applicants who wish to file for a Permanent Resident Visa in Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker class for the job offers or arranged offer of employment section. He recommends following this route only if they have a genuine job offer. If not, they can face problems, be cheated leading to heavy financial losses. If you are not qualified for Canada immigration, in the absence of additional points, look for another appropriate immigration destination in which you qualify without the use of an improper document or representation. Ensure that your first immigration is done the right way without any hassles.
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110 comments
upkar singh
July 29, 2010 at 12:29 am (UTC -5)
I am an Indian citizen. i have applied for canada immigration. i have 3 year diploma in mechanical engineering and approx.16 years of workk experience in a foundry. can you assist me in getting a job offer fro9m canadian employer?
ajay sharma
July 6, 2010 at 6:15 am (UTC -5)
Go for immigration as a permenent solution. Send you resume to ajay@abhinav.com
roshan
July 1, 2010 at 12:22 pm (UTC -5)
i did MBA from uk and doing phd in operations management i hv 1 year exp in india and 1 year in uk.so i want to do job in canada in same profession would u plz suggest me how can i get it.
ajay sharma
June 30, 2010 at 10:33 pm (UTC -5)
Please send your resume with detailed mention of duties and responsibilities to ajay@abhinav.com
ajay sharma
June 30, 2010 at 10:30 pm (UTC -5)
Send your resume to ajay@abhinav.com for precise advise
ajay sharma
June 30, 2010 at 10:03 pm (UTC -5)
New occupation list for Canada does not have teachers. Only option for Canada is Quebec. Send your resume to ajay@abhinav.com and we shall offer more information on the program
Nusrat Habib
June 22, 2010 at 7:51 am (UTC -5)
Dear Sir:
I am Nusrat Habib, presently working as a teacher in an english medium school. I have more than 5 years experience in teaching line.
My educational background:
Masters in International Relations from Dhaka University.
About me and my family:
I am 35 years of age with 2 daughters. My husband is working in K.S.A.
I would be very much thankful to you if you kindly let me know what is the pre-requisite to take immigration in Canada. Can I bring my family along with me?
Your sincere cooperation in this regard would be highly appreicable.
Nusrat
Dhaka, Bangladesh.
shibin
June 15, 2010 at 8:23 am (UTC -5)
Myself 24 yrs,male,a diploma holder in tool and die engineering from India and has 3 yrs of work experience. I want to work and migrate to Canada. Can you please suggest me ways to migrate to Canada with a permanent work permit.
contact me on shibin03@rediffmail.com
Thanks and Regards
shibin
kohlims
June 14, 2010 at 1:00 pm (UTC -5)
Dear Sir,
i am 38yrs, having experience in accounting and want to immigrate to Canada, what about job prospects and which city suitable to live in Canada?
Waqar Azim
June 12, 2010 at 7:55 am (UTC -5)
Helllo sir
i want to come canada on immigration, could you tell me what the rules & regulation ? and how i apply to canada and how long it takes? , my qualification and experience are below:
Qualification: MBA(B & F) & M.Sc (Economics)
Age:26
Experience: Two years a chartertede Accountant Firm & 1 year in a cement Factory
thanks
Best Regards
waqar azim
ajay sharma
June 9, 2010 at 3:05 am (UTC -5)
Teacher is not in the skilled list at present
Smita
June 4, 2010 at 10:49 am (UTC -5)
Myself 33 yrs,female,an MBA graduate from India and has 6 yrs of work experience. I want to work and migrate to Canada. Can you please suggest me ways to migrate to Canada with a permanent work permit.
Thanks and Regards
Smita
hazem
June 2, 2010 at 3:38 pm (UTC -5)
dear sir
how are u i hope u are fine
i have master IT and bachelor in applied mathematics
i have 8 years experience in teacher to teach mathematics in elemntary school
can i apply to immigrant canda ?
and how i find arragment work in canda to get i sort time to be in canda?
ajay sharma
June 2, 2010 at 7:39 am (UTC -5)
If your job offer in Canada is approved by HRSDC and you have the right IELTS score, you may be eligible to apply for Immigration visa. You may also think of making an application under self-employed program
jav
May 28, 2010 at 10:45 pm (UTC -5)
hi,i’m from argentina,i’m self employed here(my business is registered with the gov.here in argentina),i’m a cabinetmaker and carpenter which in facts are jobs that are close related to each other .i want to immigrate to canada as a skilled worker and i already have a job offer but no application has been done yet.i know english pretty well cause i did high school in canada from grade 10 to 12 and i can prove my english skill cause i passed the literacy test required by the school board of ontario in order to graduate.what i want to know if all this canadian experience is good enough to get a positive answer from cic canada.(i also have apprentice certificates from courses that i took here in argentina)
ajay sharma
May 15, 2010 at 12:37 am (UTC -5)
Send your resume to us for assessment. Have you appeared in IELTS test? What is your band score?
harjit singh
May 10, 2010 at 3:28 am (UTC -5)
i am diploma electrical
hv 10 year experience
i need aeo in canada
ajay sharma
May 3, 2010 at 4:07 am (UTC -5)
You can apply for Canada immigration if you have practical work experience in one of open 38 occupations of AT LEAST one year. Mail us your updated and latest resume. We shall assess it free of charge and advise
rice
May 2, 2010 at 12:47 am (UTC -5)
Hi there my name rice and I am a student in Australia , I can speak both languages French&English very well , so i would like to know if i can apply to stay in Canada and if i can work with the Diploma i have in Community Welfare .
Will wait for your answer.
Kind Regards
rice
ajay sharma
April 9, 2010 at 5:40 am (UTC -5)
Please send your resume. We are an immigration consulting and NOT international recruiting firm
amol.ande
April 9, 2010 at 3:27 am (UTC -5)
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am Amol Ande.
I would like to work in abroad.
I have got 5.5 overall band score in IELTS Test.
I am waiting for your possitive responce.
Thanks.
Regards,
Amol Ande.
Ajay Sharma
February 20, 2010 at 6:48 am (UTC -5)
You need to find a Canadian employer who will sponsor you for work permit
Ajay Sharma
February 20, 2010 at 6:47 am (UTC -5)
You need to find a Canadian employer who will sponsor you for the Job and work permit
Rubel
February 16, 2010 at 11:40 am (UTC -5)
I m Bangladeshi and I m business graduate (BBA). Now I m working in a multinational company in Bangladesh last 4 years. I want to apply in Canada for job. Can u pls tell me the procedure to get work permit ? and how can i apply?
ajay Sharma
January 29, 2010 at 1:50 am (UTC -5)
Best you make a direct approach to a Canadian employer with your latest and updated resume
ajay Sharma
January 29, 2010 at 1:41 am (UTC -5)
Please provide your latest and updated resume for assessment
ajay Sharma
January 29, 2010 at 1:17 am (UTC -5)
You will need to approach the employers directly. Best way is to find them on the net
N.Z.
January 27, 2010 at 11:05 am (UTC -5)
Dear sir/madam,
I am from Iran, 38 years old single girl. Is there any chance to receive work permit under job offer from any employer in Canada for someone who has BA degree and long experience in typing in microsoft office and photoshop …
Regards
N.Z.
carpio_irvin
January 27, 2010 at 6:58 am (UTC -5)
i would like to apply a job in canada im working on bmw and im doing quality.
venu
January 26, 2010 at 5:37 am (UTC -5)
Dear sir
My name is Venu Madhava. I am a Chemical Engineer (with a specialisation in Oils ,soaps and Detergents) from India , working in Portugal since 2001.Recently I applied for Portuguese citizenship and will be (most likely) getting any time in 1 or 2 months.I am thinking to move to Canada after acquiring that .I found out about your consultancy and want to know if you can help in finding me a suitable position in Canada as well as obtaining a work permit.
I already sent my CV to Usha and Sanam.Please let me know If things will be easier for an EU citizen and if you can you assist me .
I will wait for your reply,Thanks in advance,
Your sincerely,
Venu Madhava
farooq
January 25, 2010 at 12:29 am (UTC -5)
dear sir i am i hold a deg in diploma in mech engg and a post diploma in cad/cam, and working in this field for last 6+ years, can i migrate to canada with these qualifications,how long will be the visa process for temp work permit and permenant work permit. plz let me know
thanking you,
farooq
ajay sharma
January 6, 2010 at 4:19 am (UTC -5)
1. Please send your resume for assessment on whether or not your are qualified for immigration to Canada
2. We are an immigration consulting company and not a overseas recruiting company.
3. Canadian policy is tuned around fulfilling majority of shortages through immigration process. So it will be best for you to apply for permanent Immigration rather through skilled worker program ( if qualified) and not wait for the elusive job offer
harist
January 4, 2010 at 11:10 am (UTC -5)
I am a commmerce graduate with over 10 years overseas experience as accountant seeking to immigrate to canada. Please assist to get job offer from canada.
ajay sharma
December 31, 2009 at 2:22 am (UTC -5)
Please provide your experience details and we shall be pleased to assist. If no experience, it is highly unlikely that you will meet selection creteria
skth10
December 30, 2009 at 12:34 pm (UTC -5)
i am a newly qualified electrician to uk standards. I wish to emigrate to canada to live and work. can you assist?
ajay Sharma
December 9, 2009 at 4:45 am (UTC -5)
What is the query?
Parkale S V
December 5, 2009 at 12:36 am (UTC -5)
Dear sir,
ajay sharma
November 11, 2009 at 1:57 am (UTC -5)
An offer for overseas workers is always time bound. So your query is not clear. Irrespective and if your occupation belongs to A,O, and B category, you may file for PR status anyways
askmesql
November 10, 2009 at 10:19 pm (UTC -5)
is it possible for the employer to give me a permanent offer eventhough my temporary work offer is still valid. (my temp work offer is valid from 2009 feb till 2012 feb ) i wish to apply for immigration under pnp
ajay sharma
November 9, 2009 at 4:59 am (UTC -5)
It should carry HRSDC approval
morteza
November 9, 2009 at 2:20 am (UTC -5)
Dear Sir/Madam
How could I know if a job offer is approved one or not as for AEO concerns?
Is there any way to find this out
regards
Morteza
ajay sharma
October 28, 2009 at 12:12 am (UTC -5)
Please send us your resume with contact details and we will be pleased to assist you.
Sunil Shetty
October 24, 2009 at 3:11 am (UTC -5)
I am Diploma Tool & Die Makingin Design Engineer & ISO 9000 and ASNT level II with RT, UT, MT, PT, ITI as an Argon & Arc Welder. I wanted to live & work in canada please find the opportunity related to my qualification and feel free to contact me on sunilkumarshetty@rediffmail.com
Thanking You
Sunil
amjad
September 25, 2009 at 12:25 am (UTC -5)
i want going to canada on Permanent resident as soon as posible. i m 23 yaer old i m living karachi sinc 1991 . my education is lat semmester in bba .
Sanam
August 24, 2009 at 12:39 am (UTC -5)
Please send your detailed resume to sanam@abhinav.com and we shall advise you of possibilities for immigrating to Canada. Immigration ( Permanent resident visa) lets you live and work in Canada for good.
Shaikh Sir
August 23, 2009 at 5:56 am (UTC -5)
I am Diploma in quality control & ISO 9000 and ASNT level II with RT, UT, MT, PT, ITI as an Argon & Arc Welder. I wanted to live & work in canada please find the opportunity related to my qualification and feel free to contact me on mashaikh@sify.com
Thanking You
M.A.shaikh
Shaikh Sir
August 23, 2009 at 5:47 am (UTC -5)
Sir,
I am 23 years quality inspector diploma in qualaity control & ISO 9000, ASNT level II with RT, UT, MT, PT, ITI as an Argon & Arc Welder.
i want to immigrate and work in canada.
Yours Truly
M.A.Shaikh
sanamazhar
August 12, 2009 at 1:31 am (UTC -5)
We request you to kindly mail us your detailed resume at sanam@abhinav.com so that we can assess your case.
Thanks & Regards
Sanam Azhar
ndoye elhadji bougouma
August 9, 2009 at 2:45 pm (UTC -5)
dear sir
i m senegalese 28 years petroleum engineer.
i want to immigrate and work in canada.
yours truly
ndoye elhadji bougouma
August 9, 2009 at 2:43 pm (UTC -5)
dear sir
i m using this medium to apply for job offer and work permit in canada.
i m senegalese 28 years old ,petroleum engineer living in russia
yours truly
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