scotsman said:
sorry i havnt really made it clear,our visit in feb time will be a 3 week holiday just to check the city out.we have only just started out on the visas so have a good wait in front of us before we get yes or no answers,im asking about the above issues presuming i get a visa.sorry
u can apply for PR visas in two ways
1) it is called FSW2 (federal skill worker 2) or AEO (arranged employment offer) . means u get a job offer from employer in canada before applying. it makes ur application smooth and very fast and u get 10 extra points but its not easy to get an AEO.
2) FSW 1 (federal skill worker 1). you will have to apply under new instructions coming in july 2012 bcz for last instructions cap has already been reached. wait for instrutions first. in july 2012 instructions bcz lots of changes are coming like evaluation of credentials , age points, language points etc. you will have to qualify under any NOC u qualify like carpenter etc or if u r wife is also qualified she can apply as princpial applicant and u being the spouse
if u want to check employment prospectives first then yes go to calgary and meet employers and try to find out if u have a scope there....
check this website for employment prospectives in canada
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/home.shtml
for carpenters
http://www.hrsdc.gc.ca/eng/workplaceskills/LES/tools_resources/NOC/carpenters.shtml
job duties u shud have performed as carpenter
http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc/english/noc/2011/QuickSearch.aspx?val65=7271
Main duties
Carpenters perform some or all of the following duties:
Read and interpret blueprints, drawings and sketches to determine specifications and calculate requirements
Prepare layouts in conformance to building codes, using measuring tools
Measure, cut, shape, assemble and join materials made of wood, wood substitutes, lightweight steel and other materials
Build foundations, install floor beams, lay subflooring and erect walls and roof systems
Fit and install trim items, such as doors, stairs, moulding and hardware
Maintain, repair and renovate residences and wooden structures in mills, mines, hospitals, industrial plants and other establishments
Supervise apprentices and other construction workers
May prepare cost estimates for clients.
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is usually required.
Completion of a three- to four-year apprenticeship program
or
A combination of over four years of work experience in the trade and some high school, college or industry courses in carpentry is usually required to be eligible for trade certification.
Trade certification for carpenters is compulsory in Quebec and available, but voluntary, in all other provinces and the territories.
Trade certification for framers is available, but voluntary, in Saskatchewan.
Red Seal endorsement is also available to qualified carpenters upon successful completion of the interprovincial Red Seal examination.
