11-25-2005, 08:29 PM
Ok, admittedly I haven't done any homework on this yet, I'm juggling a hectic work day and my brain is in overdrive, but was hoping someone had a tidbit of information on this to share.
As you know we're waiting on a spousal PR. We're out-of-Canada, and he's still working in the US. He originally intended to take a remote job with Cisco, but the more we're thinking/talking about it, a nice, local 9-5 job that didn't include trans-continental travel is more appealing to us. So, we've been working with a local recruiter (headhunter) researching the job market in our area.
She's turned up a pretty good lead, and seems to think she can line him up a series of interviews with other potential employers for the week of Dec 19th while he's here over Christmas. He's been up front in saying he has NO status in Canada, and it will be March-April before he has PR. He has said, if the right opportunity presented itself and could obtain a work permit, he'd be willing to relocate immediately.
I emailed our consultant just to get their thoughts, and it turns out one of companies Michael may be interviewing with is actually a client of theirs. This is good news, as it tells me they've obtained work permits before, and may be willing to do it for Michael (if they want him bad enough).
Our consultant told me that going through NAFTA to obtain a work permit is usually quicker and faster than going through HRDC, and he can simply apply at the border.
What's this all about? How does NAFTA factor into work permits, and how are they able to override HRDC?
Anyone have any first-hand knowledge or experience with this?
Thanks!
As you know we're waiting on a spousal PR. We're out-of-Canada, and he's still working in the US. He originally intended to take a remote job with Cisco, but the more we're thinking/talking about it, a nice, local 9-5 job that didn't include trans-continental travel is more appealing to us. So, we've been working with a local recruiter (headhunter) researching the job market in our area.
She's turned up a pretty good lead, and seems to think she can line him up a series of interviews with other potential employers for the week of Dec 19th while he's here over Christmas. He's been up front in saying he has NO status in Canada, and it will be March-April before he has PR. He has said, if the right opportunity presented itself and could obtain a work permit, he'd be willing to relocate immediately.
I emailed our consultant just to get their thoughts, and it turns out one of companies Michael may be interviewing with is actually a client of theirs. This is good news, as it tells me they've obtained work permits before, and may be willing to do it for Michael (if they want him bad enough).
Our consultant told me that going through NAFTA to obtain a work permit is usually quicker and faster than going through HRDC, and he can simply apply at the border.
What's this all about? How does NAFTA factor into work permits, and how are they able to override HRDC?
Anyone have any first-hand knowledge or experience with this?
Thanks!
I especially like the 'plant breeder' category though :D