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TOBrian



Joined: 29 Nov 2006
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Location: Toronto
PostPosted: Wed Dec 20, 2006 11:55 pm    Post subject: Am I S.O.L? Reply with quote
To All,

I am wondering if there might be a way around my visa trouble. While I don't hold an undergrad degree, my girlfriend(who will be travelling with me) does. She will have no trouble attaining a work visa. This may be a silly question(but whatever). Does the fact we are "common law" count for anything? I can always get my working holiday visa, but that limits my working options.

-TOBrian

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Gypsy Rose Kim



Joined: 08 Dec 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:48 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think you'll be able to make enough money to survive, especially if you work various part-time jobs. You might even get a nicer schedule, not having to work weekends like full-time employees.

The problem is, unless you get married during your stay, there will be slim chance of extending your stay past the whv length.

Do you have any degree at all? Part of one that you could finish up?
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canuck



Joined: 11 May 2003
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Location: Japan
PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 12:59 am    Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? Reply with quote
TOBrian wrote:
So it seems that even with my "way beyond qualified" work experience, my lack of a Bachelors is forcing me to get a working holiday visa to work in Japan. My question is, will I be forced to worked shorter weeks for less money under the circumstances of this type os Visa???


Obviously the centre of the universe mentality doesn't fall far from your writing style either. Rolling Eyes "Way beyond qualified" Rolling Eyes Holding two diplomas and working as a Broadcast Technician doesn't equate to "way beyond qualified" and trump the basic immigration requirement of an undergraduate degree. Rolling Eyes

You are not SOL. You are forced to work under the WHV rules for 6 months + another 6 months before you are forced to leave, study something to get another visa, get married to a Japanese national etc.

You will not be able to work a full-time job. However, you can work full-time hours doing multiple jobs part-time.
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TOBrian



Joined: 29 Nov 2006
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:17 am    Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? Reply with quote
Alright then Canuck, maybe not "way beyond qualified". But certainly qualified beyond the basic requirement.

-TOBrian
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ripslyme



Joined: 29 Jan 2005
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:33 am    Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? Reply with quote
TOBrian wrote:
Alright then Canuck, maybe not "way beyond qualified". But certainly qualified beyond the basic requirement.

-TOBrian


Well if you're so qualified, then why bother going with Nova (or any company for that matter) for a visa. With all of your accomplishments, surely you could get the visa on your own.
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TOBrian



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 3:56 am    Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? Reply with quote
Why so bitter sounding "Rip"? I ask a perfectly legitamate question and you respond with distain and negativity. If you can't help, leave people alone....hold your tongue.
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markle



Joined: 17 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:28 am    Post subject: Re: Am I S.O.L? Reply with quote
TOBrian wrote:
To All,
Does the fact we are "common law" count for anything?

counts for zip

Quote:
I can always get my working holiday visa, but that limits my working options.

Your only option by the looks of it. Still it's not the end of the world.
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VanKen



Joined: 29 Oct 2003
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Location: Calgary, AB Canada
PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 4:42 am    Post subject: Getting a work visa Reply with quote
TOBrian wrote:
I ask a perfectly legitamate question and you respond with distain and negativity. If you can't help, leave people alone....hold your tongue.

It seemed like a pretty legitimate response to me... If you are "way beyond qualified" I assume you have at least 3 years of relevant work experience. That will allow you to qualify for the work visa on your own...
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TOBrian



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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:41 am    Post subject: Re: Getting a work visa Reply with quote
"VanKen", can you please define "relevant" work experience for me. I am a director for a major television station for a number of years now...is that relevant? Or is the term specific to english teaching?

-TOBrian
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canuck



Joined: 11 May 2003
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PostPosted: Thu Dec 21, 2006 5:45 am    Post subject: Re: Getting a work visa Reply with quote
TOBrian wrote:
Alright then Canuck, maybe not "way beyond qualified". But certainly qualified beyond the basic requirement.


Obviously not, otherwise you wouldn't be sweating it. You don't meet the basic immigration requirement. Rolling Eyes