Posted on: 15-12-13 22:45:47
I have completed my study in Game Art and Animation from Seneca college in April. And then worked for two months full time job. I have my work visa till Aug16, 2014 . Currently i do not have a job and having difficulty finding in my field. What is the best way to extend my stay here and take my case till PR?
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Originally posted by prashanthbv
I have completed my study in Game Art and Animation from Seneca college in April. And then worked for two months full time job. I have my work visa till Aug16, 2014 . Currently i do not have a job and having difficulty finding in my field. What is the best way to extend my stay here and take my case till PR?
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SENECA should have provided you with a list of prospective employers to contact. Just the same please get in toouch with this Government Agency and explore their leads.
There are FOUR locations listed on their web page. See which one is the closest to you and make an appointment and drop in and see a Vocational Guidance Councilor and see if s/he can provide you any help in this regard.
Here is a location with all of their contact details.
http://thecentre.on.ca/immigrants/job-search-assistance-for-immigrants/
http://thecentre.on.ca/job-seekers/contact-us-employment-services/
A link to one of them. :
465 Morden Rd. Unit 109 (one block west of Dorval Drive and just north of Speers Road). Find this location on Google Maps or Mapquest.
Phone: 905-845-1157 x 121
Hours of Operation:
Mon/Wed/Thurs/Fri: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tue: 8:30 am – 7 pm (September to June)
Good Luck.
FH.
THanks for the reply. I have contacted some government agencies like YMCA and access employment. But wasnt really helpful
These Govt. Agencies are seldom helpful. Based on my own experience, they only care about their own stats and funding from the Govt. Anyhow.
I assume your work visa is Canada wide. I recommend you to try perspective employers in Vancouver, BC. It's a big Video Games market and there are many big players, such as EA (the most popular). You already have a Canadian education and experience, so that works in your favour. Here's the list of Vancouver gaming companies:
http://www.techvibes.com/company-directory/vancouver/tag/gaming
Besides, broaden your job search and don't restrict yourself to only GTA right now. Move wherever you may find the job. Once you have PR, you can always come back to your preferred city.
This is one such advise I always give to the newcomers.
Good luck.
I second febpreet.
Do not lose opportunity to file your PR under CEC. If you waste this work permit ... it is difficult to get another opportunity to work. Just pack up and move to Alberta. Find some job there .... and file for provincial Nomination for your PR.
If not work for JOE for free in GTA also pay the taxes from your pocket and service fee, then qualify for PR.
