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Immigrate to Canada, any guides/tips
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klein
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 Nov 23 2019, 09:29 AM
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QUOTE(jouhaiichi_gou @ Aug 7 2019, 01:55 AM) I'm a Malaysian and have migrated to Canada under the Express Entry Federal Skilled Worker scheme in 2017. Ask me anything and I can share my experience. Nice. Glad that it works out for you. If you don't mind me asking, what field are you in? I have always cautioned friends who want to come to think twice if they have no Canadian education or local experience. Having low expectations (alongside flexibility and adaptability) at the early stage is very important. I chose to abandon my former profession and went through the education route instead to have a second degree and it works out fine thus far. This post has been edited by klein: Nov 23 2019, 09:38 AM |
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klein
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Nov 26 2019, 03:28 AM
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QUOTE(jouhaiichi_gou @ Nov 26 2019, 03:19 AM) Yes I agree having flexibility and adaptability is very important. I also caution those who asks me about Canada. Basically it is not an 'expat' type of move. It will not be comfortable, and you must really know what is your personal reason for you to making this move. If it is purely for money/career, perhaps staying in your home country will let you do that faster, and at the comfort of your status quo. For me personally, the move was motivated by wanting a better environment, and wanting the freedom that comes with living in first world secular country. So even if I had to work in a sandwich shop for 5 years, I was still willing to take it on. To answer your question, I am in the field of law. As Malaysia is a 'mixed law' legal system according to the accreditation body, I was assigned to write and pass 8 law subjects. This can be done at my own time within 5 years of the assessment. Currently I'm still working on this stage, but since I have gotten a job at a solo practitioner's firm, I am learning a lot as I work everyday, and I have also secured my 'articling' position, which is a mandatory 1 year 'internship' type of period under a qualified lawyer. But I know a lot of foreign trained lawyers here who having completed their required exams, but are still hunting for this articling position. It's not easy to find as it is basically a job-hunt and you are competing with local law graduates who are obviously preferred. Having said that, hundreds and thousands of professional immigrants have made it before me, my current boss included. It's just a question of how far you are willing to go and how much you are willing to sacrifice to achieve your goals.  Interesting! Thanks for sharing. It's a really nice country to live in as long as we are clear of what we are doing it for. Anyway, will shoot you a message if I ever visit Calgary. |
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klein
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Dec 21 2019, 03:55 AM
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QUOTE(Kyu @ Dec 20 2019, 07:22 PM) Thanks for the clarification, master degree is the difference. I barely made 440 points with 9999 IELTS result, thus my question. I might try to get a degree or master in Canadian College. Thank you again for taking the time to a lengthy reply. It is not always a wise decision to get a master degree from a Canadian university for the purpose of increasing your points. A lot PhD or masters candidates are struggling to find employment after graduation because companies would rather go for those undergraduate degree holders. These undergrads are typically young, have arrived in Canada at the age of 18-20 and in some instances, have gained valid Canadian work experiences through co-op placement. I am not saying that it is impossible but you have to evaluate your strengths and weaknesses, your goals, and your expectations. If you are in the tech startup business, some fast-track programs are available. Likewise, it is possible to apply for jobs from outside of Canada to be eligible for some other provincial immigration programs without having to go through EE. You have to do more research. |
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