Nurses not on the Canada Skilled list this time around

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

New list for Federal Skilled Workers for Permanent residency for Canada and nurses both RN and LPN are not on it this time around. Anyone thinking of going this route will have to rethink their plans and look at other options.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2013/2013-04-18.asp

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Is there any other way we can continue filing our application for canada?

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Specializes in Acute Care. ER. Aged Care/LTC. Psyche.
Is there any other way we can continue filing our application for canada?

you can try the provincial nominee programs or the temporary workers permit. but you need a job offer for this.

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Specializes in NICU.

Do you know if there's a similar visa program for US citizen nurses like there is for Canada nurses doing the TN visa? Just curious.

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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Yes US nurses can use the TN option as it works both ways

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how can one get a job offer?

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Specializes in Acute Care. ER. Aged Care/LTC. Psyche.

when one apply for a job and get accepted?

then they have to secure an LMO. But I guess even that will be tougher than ever.

how can one get a job offer?
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Specializes in Medical and general practice now LTC.

Getting a LMO will be tough as the government is making changes but yes job offer means finding a employer willing to go through the process. A lot will also depend on the province as well

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what should be done then?

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.
what should be done then?

There isn't much you can do....there is no demand for nurses. It is That simple.

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does that mean i should drop my dream of migrating to canada?

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Specializes in Acute Care. ER. Aged Care/LTC. Psyche.
does that mean i should drop my dream of migrating to canada?

we are not saying that you "drop" your dream of migrating to Canada. what we are saying is, you will face a lot of difficulties achieving your dreams. it's still up to you whether you want to pursue it or not.

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