Graduated with Economic degree, but have work experience in IT field only

[GaryJenkins]

Hello,
I want to find a job in Canada, but there is a problem:
I graduated with Economic degree (4 years degree, from an University in my home country, not Canada), but I have work experience in IT field only (nearly 4 years). I work as a Web Analyst at a Internet company, and also as a video game developer at my own start-up ( I started both 4 years ago). Is it possible to get a job (I worry most about visa and work permit) in IT field (preferred Video game developer position) in Canada with my degree and work experience?
Thank you so much

 

[scylla]

Your education won't stop you from getting a job in Canada. What makes it difficult to get a job in Canada as a foreign worker is the very long and expensive process an employer has to go through in order to hire a foreign worker. They must also prove that they advertised the role and were unable to find a Canadian for the position. If you happen to be American, then it's far more realistic to find a job since you can benefit from NAFTA. If you aren't American, the chances are probably close to nil (especially for the video game developer role). There are plenty of qualified Canadians to fill IT roles - so it's typically extremely difficult for employers to prove they need to hire a foreign worker.

 

[GaryJenkins]

Thank you so much for your answer, but I don't really get it. There are a lot of people coming to Canada as skilled workers (4% of them are Software Engineers: cic.gc.ca/english/resources/reports/ee-year-end-2015.asp ), why can't I?
Or should I go to Canada as a student first, then find a job later? Or is there any possible way?
Thank you so much for your time

 

[scylla]

Thank you so much for your answer, but I don't really get it. There are a lot of people coming to Canada as skilled workers (4% of them are Software Engineers: cic.gc.ca/english/resources/reports/ee-year-end-2015.asp ), why can't I?

They are immigrating - not coming on work permits.

If you want to find out if you qualify to immigrate, start reading here:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/apply.asp

 

[GaryJenkins]

Thank you, now I got it. It is really hard. I should go to Canda for studying first, then find a job later, I think.

 

[GaryJenkins]

They are immigrating - not coming on work permits.

If you want to find out if you qualify to immigrate, start reading here:

Sorry to bother you again, I have read CIC's site, but found nothing against my case. But at here: immigration.ca/index.php/en/employment-portal/321-computer-programmers-and-interactive-media-developers
it says:

Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
...
1. You must have completed a post-secondary certification in computer science or related discipline.

I know this is not a official site of Canada Government, but should I be worry?
Thank you