Information and questions related to employment in professions and trades, regulated and unregulated, in Ontario.
Am I restricted by my PR status in occupations?
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feelinggrateful Posts: 7
Posted On: 1/21/2016
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Hi friends,
I just got my COPR under the previous FSW scheme (not Express Entry). Two questions:
1. When I find jobs in Ontario (or Canada for that matter), I suppose I am free, as a permanent resident, to choose among any kind of jobs which is available to me and which hires me. In order words, I suppose I do not have to limit the choices to those which belong to the occupation based on which I made my FSW application.
2. A related issue - I suppose I am also free to start a business, and go self-employed, and not be "employed" by any firm.
Having read the relevant regulations, guidelines, etc., I got the above impressions and just wish to check if my understanding is correct. Thanks.
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Moderator Moderator Posts: 4142
Posted On: 1/22/2016
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Hi There,
Thanks for sharing your question and situation with us. We can appreciate that it's confusing situation to navigate a new country's rules and regulations.
From my understanding you are coming to Canada as a permanent resident and not under any nominee program.
If this is the case you have the right to move and find work across Canada so long as you maintain your PR status and have a valid Social Insurance Number.
There may be some barriers to working in Quebec as some of our users have shared regarding social benefits and health care that you may wish to be aware of. We have had several other users ask some similar type of questions. You can find some detailed information in some of these previous Can we go to Montreal after landing in Toronto? and Moving from Ontario / Toronto to Quebec (Montreal) discussion threads.
Regarding your second question, you may find the answers in our What do I need to know about licensing and regulations to start a business in Ontario? article.
Some of our users may also be able to share their experience with you.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Theresa
Information & Referral Specialist, CIRS
Your Settlement.Org Team
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feelinggrateful Posts: 7
Posted On: 2/1/2016
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Thank you for the advice.
Hi There,
Thanks for sharing your question and situation with us. We can appreciate that it's confusing situation to navigate a new country's rules and regulations.
From my understanding you are coming to Canada as a permanent resident and not under any nominee program.
If this is the case you have the right to move and find work across Canada so long as you maintain your PR status and have a valid Social Insurance Number.
There may be some barriers to working in Quebec as some of our users have shared regarding social benefits and health care that you may wish to be aware of. We have had several other users ask some similar type of questions. You can find some detailed information in some of these previous Can we go to Montreal after landing in Toronto? and Moving from Ontario / Toronto to Quebec (Montreal) discussion threads.
Regarding your second question, you may find the answers in our What do I need to know about licensing and regulations to start a business in Ontario? article.
Some of our users may also be able to share their experience with you.
I hope this information is helpful. Please let us know if you have further questions and if there is any follow up to your question/situation.
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Theresa
Information & Referral Specialist, CIRS
Your Settlement.Org Team
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TrueCanadian Posts: 8
Posted On: 2/6/2016
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Hey,
Congrats on the Visa and Welcome to Canada.
The FSW visa was be issued based on the criteria (including your previous occupation) and doesn't restrict the job / field you'll be getting into, subject meeting the job requirements and language requirements (applicable largely to Quebec).
You can start your own business / consultancy as soon as you land here. But you should check with the local Government regulations and obtain license before you start any form of business. For example if you would like to start a restaurant the number of licenses can be anywhere around 30.
So theoretically though your visa doesn't dictate your profession but it is you how you choose to progress further.
All the best!
Hi friends,
I just got my COPR under the previous FSW scheme (not Express Entry). Two questions:
1. When I find jobs in Ontario (or Canada for that matter), I suppose I am free, as a permanent resident, to choose among any kind of jobs which is available to me and which hires me. In order words, I suppose I do not have to limit the choices to those which belong to the occupation based on which I made my FSW application.
2. A related issue - I suppose I am also free to start a business, and go self-employed, and not be "employed" by any firm.
Having read the relevant regulations, guidelines, etc., I got the above impressions and just wish to check if my understanding is correct. Thanks.
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link
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