CNO VS VISA

Esme12, ASN, BSN, RN · Sep 6, 2011

Hi. I would like to ask for help because right now, I have a pending application with cno. Can you give me an insight on what to do because is it possible if I'm eligible to take the exam in canada and I don't have any visa, how is it possible. I want to clarify because some say that I can ask for a tourist visa to go to canada to take my exam. Is it also possible while I'm staying as a tourist can I actually apply for a temporary working permit AT CANADA???pls help thanks!, pls help =)

I suggest you call the licensing board in Canada or s school of nursing up there to find out...good luck. Have you posted this in the regional/international forums? I'd try there

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Sep 6, 2011

moved to our canadian nurses forum

Silverdragon102, BSN · Sep 6, 2011

Actually this needs to be in the international forum as not many Canadian nurses understand the immigration process

Tourist visa may not be granted because you are expected to return home after your visit. Options are once you have eligibility to sit CRNE you find a employer who can then apply for LMO and you can then apply for TWP (a medical will be required before you can work and a TWP is issued)

Several threads discussing Canada suggest a good search and read. Be aware many provinces are having hard times with nurses jobs and for TWP you will require a permanent full time post and that at the moment will also be hard

Majai · Sep 9, 2011

Hi. I would like to ask for help because right now, I have a pending application with cno. Can you give me an insight on what to do because is it possible if I'm eligible to take the exam in canada and I don't have any visa, how is it possible. I want to clarify because some say that I can ask for a tourist visa to go to canada to take my exam. Is it also possible while I'm staying as a tourist can I actually apply for a temporary working permit AT CANADA???pls help thanks!, pls help =)

Hello! I have the same concern as of the moment. I hope someone could help us out about this. :-)

Pediatric Critical Care Columnist · Sep 9, 2011

You may obtain a tourist visa to write the exam but you cannot work at all while on a tourist visa. Canadian immigration is cracking down hard on all those who are knowingly breaking the rules. If you're deported for something like this you will not be allowed back into Canada for at least 10 years. You will be expected to provide acceptable proof of your intent to return to your home country when you apply for your tourist visa; what this proof is comprised of will depend largely on where you're coming from. Temporary work permits, as silverdragon102 states, are based on labour market opinions (LMOs) issued by the province. They are documents that indicate that the position a foreign worker is being hired for cannot or would likely not be filled by a Canadian worker. Right now they're in short supply as there are many Canadian nurses who are unemployed or under-employed and looking for work. ESPECIALLY in Ontario. Simply being eligible for registration in Canada is no guarantee of employment. You need to consider this in your plans.

Majai · Sep 9, 2011

You may obtain a tourist visa to write the exam but you cannot work at all while on a tourist visa. Canadian immigration is cracking down hard on all those who are knowingly breaking the rules. If you're deported for something like this you will not be allowed back into Canada for at least 10 years. You will be expected to provide acceptable proof of your intent to return to your home country when you apply for your tourist visa; what this proof is comprised of will depend largely on where you're coming from. Temporary work permits, as silverdragon102 states, are based on labour market opinions (LMOs) issued by the province. They are documents that indicate that the position a foreign worker is being hired for cannot or would likely not be filled by a Canadian worker. Right now they're in short supply as there are many Canadian nurses who are unemployed or under-employed and looking for work. ESPECIALLY in Ontario. Simply being eligible for registration in Canada is no guarantee of employment. You need to consider this in your plans.

Thanks for that information. Very much appreciated.

sentee08 · Sep 11, 2011

Thanks for that information. Very much appreciated.

I'm kinda confused, so can I apply for a tourist visa for the exam and to visit my family which are the reasons why I want to go to canada? possible?

sentee08 · Sep 11, 2011

What should I do? do I need to apply for a temporary working permit when I need an employer for that visa right???

Silverdragon102, BSN · Sep 11, 2011

I'm kinda confused, so can I apply for a tourist visa for the exam and to visit my family which are the reasons why I want to go to canada? possible?

If you are applying for a tourist visa you will be expected to show plenty of proof that you plan on returning home.

What should I do? do I need to apply for a temporary working permit when I need an employer for that visa right???

You need a employer for TWP and they need to get a LMO proving that someone local can not do the job and then you submit application for TWP with LMO and wait to be told to get a medical. Look at several months wait to go through the process

sentee08 · Sep 11, 2011

If you are applying for a tourist visa you will be expected to show plenty of proof that you plan on returning home.
You need a employer for TWP and they need to get a LMO proving that someone local can not do the job and then you submit application for TWP with LMO and wait to be told to get a medical. Look at several months wait to go through the process

Hi I would like to ask if I can apply a temporary wrking permit while im in canada while im a tourist there?

Silverdragon102, BSN · Sep 11, 2011

You can I believe apply for a TWP once in Canada but will need a employer and a LMO as well as a medical.

Check out the CIC website as all information should be there