Which visa might suit me to live and work in Canada

[Kiki-Larosa]

Hi All,

I am so lucky to find this forum.

I am a 32 year old british who holds a British passport. I have a Master Chemistry Degree obtained 2010. I worked in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs for 4 years before leaving this profession and pursuing a PhD in chemical Engineering were I recently obtained my certificate in 2018. I have no kids. I would like to move to Canada i.e. British colombia or Ontario to pursue a career as a Preclinical Formulation Scientist which is my current role. My question is that what Canadian visa should I be apply for, please kindly help? Also why is that I do not qualify for the express work visa?

thanks so much

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi All,

I am so lucky to find this forum.

I am a 32 year old british who holds a British passport. I have a Master Chemistry Degree obtained 2010. I worked in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs for 4 years before leaving this profession and pursuing a PhD in chemical Engineering were I recently obtained my certificate in 2018. I have no kids. I would like to move to Canada i.e. British colombia or Ontario to pursue a career as a Preclinical Formulation Scientist which is my current role. My question is that what Canadian visa should I be apply for, please kindly help? Also why is that I do not qualify for the express work visa?

thanks so much

There is no such thing as an "express work visa". If you are referring to immigration through Express Entry, no one here can tell you if you qualify. You would need to research the different economic immigration streams to see if you qualify for one and then calculate your CRS score. Look at PNP programs as well.

If you want a work permit, you will need to a job offer from an employer with a positive LMIA. The LMIA process is long, has strict requirements and costs the employer $1000, so it is generally very difficult to find an employer willing to do it.

 

[Kiki-Larosa]

There is no such thing as an "express work visa". If you are referring to immigration through Express Entry, no one here can tell you if you qualify. You would need to research the different economic immigration streams to see if you qualify for one and then calculate your CRS score. Look at PNP programs as well.

If you want a work permit, you will need to a job offer from an employer with a positive LMIA. The LMIA process is long, has strict requirements and costs the employer $1000, so it is generally very difficult to find an employer willing to do it.

Many thanks I have done my CRS and I have 552 points will gather my documents for my application for express entry. thank you

 

[zardoz]

Many thanks I have done my CRS and I have 552 points will gather my documents for my application for express entry. thank you

With that high a CRS score, don't waste your time with PNP. Just aim for Express Entry under the Federal Skilled Worker Program. You'll get an Invitation To Apply almost immediately.

 

[canuck78]

Many thanks I have done my CRS and I have 552 points will gather my documents for my application for express entry. thank you

You are looking for a very specific job so would look at whether there are jobs available in your field. You are in a good position with a good job in the UK and still have access to jobs in the EU. Would not try to immigrate unless you have a good chance at finding a similar job. You really have to look hard at what you are trying to get out of immigrating to Canada.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Many thanks I have done my CRS and I have 552 points will gather my documents for my application for express entry. thank you

That is high for someone with no Canadian work experience/education and no job offer. What is the breakdown? Have you already done your language test and had your education assessed?

 

[Kiki-Larosa]

That is high for someone with no Canadian work experience/education and no job offer. What is the breakdown? Have you already done your language test and had your education assessed?

ou have 552 points*
Your CRS points breakdown:
Core Human Capital (460 Maximum)
Factor Maximum points Your points
Age 110 94
Education 150 150
1st Official Language 136 136
2nd Official Language 24 0
Canadian Work Experience 80 72
Accompanying Spouse or Common-Law Partner (40 Maximum)
Factor Maximum points Your points
Education 10 0
Language 20 0
Canadian Work Experience 10 0
Skill Transferability Combinations (100 Maximum)
Factor Maximum points Your points
Education (Max 50)
+ Language 50 50
+ Canadian Work Experience 50 50
Foreign Work (Max 50)
+ Language 50 50
+ Canadian Work Experience 50 50
Trade Certificate (Max 50)
+ Language 50 0
Additional Factors (600 Maximum)
Factor Maximum points Your points
Provincial Nomination 600 0
Qualifying Canadian Job Offer 200 0
Canadian Education 30 0
French CLB >= 7 & English >= 4/5 30 0
Canadian Sibling 15 0
TOTAL
Factor Maximum points Your points
Total 1200 552

 

[canuck_in_uk]

ou have 552 points*
Your CRS points breakdown:
Core Human Capital (460 Maximum)
Factor Maximum points Your points
Age 110 94
Education 150 150
1st Official Language 136 136
2nd Official Language 24 0
Canadian Work Experience 80 72
Accompanying Spouse or Common-Law Partner (40 Maximum)
Factor Maximum points Your points
Education 10 0
Language 20 0
Canadian Work Experience 10 0
Skill Transferability Combinations (100 Maximum)
Factor Maximum points Your points
Education (Max 50)
+ Language 50 50
+ Canadian Work Experience 50 50
Foreign Work (Max 50)
+ Language 50 50
+ Canadian Work Experience 50 50
Trade Certificate (Max 50)
+ Language 50 0
Additional Factors (600 Maximum)
Factor Maximum points Your points
Provincial Nomination 600 0
Qualifying Canadian Job Offer 200 0
Canadian Education 30 0
French CLB >= 7 & English >= 4/5 30 0
Canadian Sibling 15 0
TOTAL
Factor Maximum points Your points
Total 1200 552

You are showing 72 points for 4 years of Canadian work experience. Do you have that? If not, your score is 480, which is still high enough to be selected.

 

[Kiki-Larosa]

You are showing 72 points for 4 years of Canadian work experience. Do you have that? If not, your score is 480, which is still high enough to be selected.

No actually my mistake. thanks for recognizing this. I will still apply tho as the score is good enough.