U.S. Citizen Undergraduate Looking for Work in Vancouver

[kavita_athalye]

I am a U.S. citizen and finishing up my final year of undergraduate studies at Emory University, a top 25 institution in the U.S. Upon graduation, I would like to gain some work experience before embarking upon my Masters degree. I am being very ambitious: alongside applying to places in the U.S., I am looking specifically at being able to work in British Columbia. I have searched tirelessly through websites such as Indeed and LinkedIn, but most Canadian employers want someone who has a valid work permit. What is a good resource to search for jobs with companies who will sponsor my working visa? Thank you!

PS: Looking for jobs related to healthcare and business! I.e. administrative, non-profit, public health, health promotion/marketing...

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I am a U.S. citizen and finishing up my final year of undergraduate studies at Emory University, a top 25 institution in the U.S. Upon graduation, I would like to gain some work experience before embarking upon my Masters degree. I am being very ambitious: alongside applying to places in the U.S., I am looking specifically at being able to work in British Columbia. I have searched tirelessly through websites such as Indeed and LinkedIn, but most Canadian employers want someone who has a valid work permit. What is a good resource to search for jobs with companies who will sponsor my working visa? Thank you!

PS: Looking for jobs related to healthcare and business! I.e. administrative, non-profit, public health, health promotion/marketing...

From what you've said, you do not poses the necessary education/experience to qualify under NAFTA. In order to hire you, an employer requires a positive LMIA; this shows that they couldn't find a Canadian citizen/PR to do the job. The LMIA process costs the employer $1000 (non-refundable even if refused), has very strict requirements and takes months to process. It is extremely difficult to find an employer willing to do this.

 

[kavita_athalye]

From what you've said, you do not poses the necessary education/experience to qualify under NAFTA. In order to hire you, an employer requires a positive LMIA; this shows that they couldn't find a Canadian citizen/PR to do the job. The LMIA process costs the employer $1000 (non-refundable even if refused), has very strict requirements and takes months to process. It is extremely difficult to find an employer willing to do this.

Thank you for your input, I really appreciate it. May I ask if this is the same situation that would be faced by my friends who are studying at universities in Vancouver? They are not Canadian citizens, but will be graduating soon, too. I know I sound very naive, but how do people who want "a new start, a new chance" end up in different countries and craft a name for themselves? I am very keen on Vancouver... if anything I guess Seattle would be more attainable and closer to Vancouver as well.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Thank you for your input, I really appreciate it. May I ask if this is the same situation that would be faced by my friends who are studying at universities in Vancouver? They are not Canadian citizens, but will be graduating soon, too. I know I sound very naive, but how do people who want "a new start, a new chance" end up in different countries and craft a name for themselves? I am very keen on Vancouver... if anything I guess Seattle would be more attainable and closer to Vancouver as well.

No, not the same situation. Your friends will be granted Post Graduate Work Permits after finishing their studies.

There is the SWAP program for Americans, though I have not looked at it for quite some time and don't recall the specifics. You could see if you qualify for that.

 

[aashay12]

Kavita,
Your best option is work in US for a year or two and then apply for express entry... If you want to set foot in Canada for a longer period.