I am a software engineer with four years of experience in software development with Java and related technologies, I hold a bachelors of engineering with information technology (B.E I.T) from India (I am an Indian citizen).
My wife is an ayurvedic medical practitioner (B.A.M.S).
Here's the details of my self
- Citizen of India
- 26 years old
- four years of experience
- Job title : Senior software engineer
- Very good command on english.
- At present absolutely zero knowledge of french
- No canada experience
- No relatives in canada
Is software engineers or computer programmers classify under NOC ?
How many bands I need in IELTS to prove my English capability High or moderate
What's my chance of getting visa ! or any valuable suggestions from senior members ?
Or check if you can apply on basis of your wife's medical background. I don't know much abt other NOCs ... just a thought ...
Good Luck with what ever you decide.
Since your experience does not come under the NOC 38, the best option would be to come to canada to do a MS and then apply for a PR under Canadian Experience class.
Straight from India, if you apply to CIU-NS, they would not accept your application as it does not come under NOC-38.
Other option is to wait till you become a Manager and then complete ateast 1-year on the same job and then apply under section 0213.
What is NOC-38, can't I apply under normal NOC as a software engineer, I think software engineer/ programmer is listed under NOC...
Where can I get list of all NOC not NOC-38
Doesnt software engineer come under NOC 2173 !!
http://www.canadavisa.com/immigration-eligible-occupations.html
http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC/English/NOC/2006/Preface.aspx
Pls read the ministerial notification at the CIC web site about the NOC 38 for FSW. This explains in detail as you should be in a managerial role under 0213 and not any other sub-section AFAIK. In your case, even if you submit your case, it may not be accepted under the fast-track program.
I would suggest you contact a good immigration attorney to asses your case. It is worth spending that money and later you can decide to apply directly once you are sure that you can apply.