Vancouver Island, BC

Location of the REAL capital of BC!

51 topics in this forum

  1. Get-together in Victoria

    By LidiaS77,
    • 0 replies
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  2. Vancouver Island 1 2 3 4

    By Cathy K,
    • 75 replies
    • 10,324 views

  3. Anyone in Victoria?

    By LidiaS77,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,304 views

  4. Options: Comox vs. Mill Bay vs. Osoyoos

    By Lyle,
    • 6 replies
    • 844 views

  5. So this is Vancouver Island...

    By Onyx,   
    • 15 replies
    • 1,484 views

  6. Wild place where CathyK lives!

    By Ingrid Brunkhorst Hurrell,
    • 5 replies
    • 951 views

  7. Sand Dollar Cafe

    By debbieD,
    • 1 reply
    • 852 views

  8. Holidaying at home.

    By Cathy K,
    • 16 replies
    • 2,707 views

  9. Nanaimo Job Fair - coffee??

    By LynneTur,
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    • 670 views

  10. Smaller towns on Vancouver Island

    By Nirak,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,602 views

  11. 6.4-6.7 quake hits off Vancouver Island

    By Ingrid Brunkhorst Hurrell,
    • 5 replies
    • 1,160 views

  12. Acreage on Vancouver Island?

    By cuztocap,
    • 9 replies
    • 2,384 views

  13. Nanaimo Area SA Book Club

    By debbieD,
    • 2 replies
    • 1,227 views

  14. Victoria

    By Nirak,
    • 8 replies
    • 1,510 views

  15. Nanaimo housing info

    By annied,
    • 6 replies
    • 1,160 views

  16. Nando's in Langford

    By Jenny,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,659 views

  17. Snow in Nanaimo

    By Cathy K,
    • 4 replies
    • 1,194 views

  18. South Africans interested in SA products in Parksville

    By Marietjie,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,171 views

  19. Lets clear this up plse ......

    By ruruman4,
    • 11 replies
    • 2,573 views

  20. Appletizer

    By debbieD,
    • 1 reply
    • 926 views

  21. Google-ized Community

    By debbieD,
    • 1 reply
    • 933 views

  22. south african foods on the islan

    By laz,
    • 1 reply
    • 1,217 views

  23. Touch Rugby in Sidney (Victoria)

    By jac,
    • 0 replies
    • 988 views

  24. Rugby kyk in Victoria

    By jac,
    • 3 replies
    • 1,264 views

  25. Touch Rugby in Campbell River?

    By NatalieVR,
    • 0 replies
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  • 5 Most Recent Posts

    • ThePenguin
      Pre-Immigration Work

      By ThePenguin · Posted

      I actually googled PNP and AIPP; got the answers pretty much up front. The provinces got me though... 😅 Got some sketchy results googling that...   I've checked out how PNP works and it seems too simple.  I mean like its down to applying and not much else I can do. For Alberta's PNP (AINP in their case), I only qualify for express entry, and I haven't done IELTS yet (Got to wait until Oct. soonest in Port Elizabeth). Apparently my college certifications aren't worth much either as the courses weren't at least 3 years long lol.  So my score looks pretty horrid. I only have my marital status, age, and good looks going for me...  So at this point, it seems simply being in contact with recruiting agencies in Canada and baiting for a work permit seems to be my route. Maybe see if I can apply for a bursary and go study something... Either way, you guys made my way pretty clear:  1)  Keep applying for jobs and pray for sponsorship,  2)  Do IELTS ASAP so I can get my score up.   Thank you all for the support 🌹 I didn't expect this much hospitality and help.    I sincerely bid you a beautiful Wednesday evening (morning if you're in CA). The Penguin
    • Sparky6
      Pre-Immigration Work

      By Sparky6 · Posted

      PNP Provincial Nomination , when a province is interested in what you have to offer and ‘sponsors’ you 600 point for express entry which kind of guarantee that you’ll at least get an invite. AIPP,  Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program, as Neline explained, employers proves you are the best person for the job and you get invited to apply on those grounds. NS, PEI, NB, NL lol... the Atlantic Provinces, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick and Newfoundland (and Labrador) .
    • ThePenguin
      Pre-Immigration Work

      By ThePenguin · Posted

      @Nelline Woah... I have no idea what PNP, AIPP, NS, or PEI is....  😅 I joined SACanada.org to know where to get started and look for guidance, so this is all new to me. 😅  At this point I'd consider a laborer position just to spend a year in Canada and get a feel for the country and it's people.  A year would give me plenty of time to assess my path, whether it be to study further that side or simply look for other work opportunities.   Either way, I will look into what PNP routes are and the AIPP. You have been most informative. Thank you!
    • MaryJane
      SA Tax assist : Financial immigration fraudster?

      By MaryJane · Posted

      Check if your immigration consultant is on the verified list: https://iccrc-crcic.ca The website also has some tips on questions to ask your consultant. If you feel that you have been a victim, you can report here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/protect-fraud/report-fraud.html
    • Nelline
      Pre-Immigration Work

      By Nelline · Posted

      I am assuming you've investigated the various PNP routes? Also look into the AIPP, the Atlantic Provinces' Immigration departments now publish lists of "designated employers" and you can go through that list and see if any of them might be in your field, and approach them directly? If you can find a job offer in your field in either NS or PEI (I know, it's a long shot) your employer can approach the Immigration dept directly and ask that they consider you for PNP. They'd have to validate the request, eg prove that they've advertised locally and that you are the best candidate etc but it's not impossible. It's how we're currently bringing in someone from SA. I don't know about NB and NL but the immigration people in NS and PE are very approachable and helpful