canada visa?

Question

my girlfriend is a canadian citizen and i am british
what is the best way to get a work visa without gettin married
i cannot apply through bunac until december for a one year visa
any ideas?

i have looked into emmigrating with a trade but none of my qualifications are sought after in canada

Answer 1

Get a job first seems like the way to go.


Working Temporarily in Canada
Overview

Every year, over 90,000 foreign workers enter Canada to work temporarily to help Canadian employers address skill shortages. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) ensure that these workers will support economic growth in Canada and create more opportunities for all Canadian job seekers.

In almost all cases, you must have a valid work permit to work in Canada.

These steps must be followed before you apply for a work permit:

1. An employer must first offer you a job.
2. HRSDC must normally provide a labour market opinion or "confirmation" of your job offer. However, some types of work are exempt from this process.
3. After HRSDC confirms that a foreign national may fill the job, you apply to CIC for your work permit.

To get a work permit, you must fill out an Application for Work Permit. A work permit is issued if the application is approved.

You cannot immigrate with a work permit. If you want to come and live in Canada as a permanent resident based on your work skills or experience, see if you qualify for the Skilled Worker Program.

Foreign workers may do some jobs in Canada without a permit. Check to see if you can work in Canada without a permit.

Because of certain free trade agreements, business people may work in Canada without a work permit.

The Worker’s Role: Temporary workers must also meet the requirements that apply to all temporary residents in order to come to Canada. Find out what you must do before working in Canada.

The Employer’s Role: Before a foreign national may work in Canada, you, as an employer, must check with HRSDC to confirm the job offer you have made to the foreign worker. Find out what you must do before you can hire a foreign national.

What HRSDC will do: HRSDC’s role is to provide advice to CIC regarding the impact on the Canadian labour market that the entry of a foreign worker will have.

Answer 2

Well if you are under 30 you can get a working holiday visa. You should check our skilled worker criterea as well. My husband immigrated on the basis of being a chef because there was a shortage at the time. It's a good thing to check into.

Answer 3

oh dear you have your hands full trying to to do that! good luck your gonna need it... you have to have a job set to go to, before they will even look at issueing a visa.. a place to live and prove you have funds to live for several months!! been there tried that ... hope your girlfrend is patient!!