quebec immigration - work visa?

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Member since 27 December 2011

qwertyjjjMember27 December 2011 22:48:30

Does anyone know of recruitment companies in Quebec that deal with skilled worker jobs and know how to navigate the visa process with the companies?
Quebec has a few skilled worker roles in IT but I have no idea how to go about applying for these jobs. I can see the usual IT job sites but most don't bother trying to hire foreign workers, it's almost as if the application for those roles has to come from specialist companies or the company itself.

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HarmonieViP28 December 2011 06:05:33

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Hi qwertyjjj and welcome to Expat.com!

Do not hesitate to browse through the forum, it may help.

Harmonie.

mgarceau Member

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mgarceauMember19 January 2012 14:56:54

Hi qwertyjjj,

I would advise to contact companies that are active in the job fairs outside Canada as this shows their experience or willingness to hired a foreigner.
In the IT world, there is a demand in every province. This means that if you find the proper employer, they will "justify" to employment Canada that they couldn't find the ressources within the country and from there the visa process can start between you and your futur employer.
Have a nice day

qwertyjjj Member

Member since 27 December 2011

qwertyjjjMember19 January 2012 15:06:58

mgarceau wrote:
Hi qwertyjjj,

I would advise to contact companies that are active in the job fairs outside Canada as this shows their experience or willingness to hired a foreigner.
In the IT world, there is a demand in every province. This means that if you find the proper employer, they will "justify" to employment Canada that they couldn't find the ressources within the country and from there the visa process can start between you and your futur employer.
Have a nice day

Apparently, these expos are not very good.
This is the only one I can find in the UK:
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=598689 http://www.expatforum.com/expats/canada … -expo.html

dbazinet1 New member

Member since 31 January 2011

dbazinet1New member19 January 2012 16:14:28

I found an employer on Craigslist, he wrote me a contract and an offer letter. I took those to the border with my CV, copy of my FINRA licenses, passport and school transcript. I was granted a 3 year NAFTA work permit in under two hours.

I have a friend from Germany who came to work with SAP, he transferred and was able to get his permit through his employer. You have to think outside the box to get a work permit.

boubakerkamel New member

Member since 25 November 2011

boubakerkamelNew member20 January 2012 06:43:45

good luck for evryone

Prospector2011 Member

Member since 25 October 2011

Prospector2011Member24 January 2012 01:47:24

Dude, good luck!
First, do you speak French? If not, don't even bother cumming here. Go to Ontario, BC, Alberta . . . the rest of Canada, but not here in Quebec! The fact is, you will find jobs, no problem, but even when you apply to them, they will never get back to you. Further more, if you are British, you have Buckley's chance! Quebec people are proud of their past and are constantly 'reminding' everyone of it even thou they them self do not know what they are supposed to remember!
The point is, Anglophones are not welcomed in Quebec.
Sorry for such harsh words, but I tasted their hospitality for the past one year coming from Australia with Bachelors degree in Construction Management and 15 years experience

alain Narcisse Member

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alain NarcisseMember07 April 2012 23:08:17

some one can give full information about visa, work one,

Alain

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ChristineViP09 April 2012 07:11:40

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Hi Alain,

please start a new thread on the Quebec forum with an introduction of yourself. Thank you.

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