The Canadian Federal Government recently announced a proposal to enable Canadian rapidly growth tech organizations and multi-national corporations to more easily and effectively attract tech talent from around the globe. The proposed changes will have a huge impact on how we recruit and build our organizations. In this session, Ilya, Marilene and Bob will get to the nitty gritty on how we can leverage these positive new changes for the benefit of our organizations.

1. VanHack
We help tech talent get jobs abroad.

2. Agenda
Introduction
Top 3 Paths to Work Permits
Fast Track Visa Preview
How to source top international talent

3. Who we are
Ilya Brotzky
CEO, VanHack
Registered BC
Recruiter
Marilene Quintana
e-Visa Immigration, MBA,
PMP, RCIC
Regulated Immigration
Consultant
Bob Busby
e-Visa Immigration, BA,
RCIC, PCP
Regulated Immigration
Consultant

4. Top 3 Paths:
International Agreements
BC PNP
LMIA

5. International Experience Canada
Agreements between Canada and Australia, NZ, most of
EU, Chile, Costa Rica, Mexico, Korea, HK, Taiwan &
Japan
Usually just need to be between 18 and 35
Enters a pool and is randomly selected in 30 days
Most countries have more positions open than applicants

6. Free Trade Agreements
Chile, Mexico, US, Peru, Colombia, Chile.
Requires a job offer & specific work experience
Software Engineers and Graphic Designers on list
Can apply directly for work permit
Processing times vary from 2 to 12 weeks by country

7. BC PNP
Candidate needs a job offer with prevailing wage, Skilled
level position*, English and at least 2-years professional
experience
Takes 3 months to get BC PNP Nomination
-Tech talent getting approved quicker
Not paperwork heavy, employer not required to pay fees,
can lead to a work permit

8. Labour Market Impact Assessment
Needed for talent without a work permit
Process can be as fast as 10 business days, but can
take up to 8 weeks
Some positions does not require recruitment efforts
Employer driven application, paperwork heavy and
employer is required to pay fees

9. Fast Track Visa Preview
Work Permit in less than 30 days
Company joins program and receives quota of applicants
No education background required
Applies to business and technical talent
Will launch in the Spring of 2017

10. Sourcing International Tech Talent

11. Hiring Partners

12. Questions?
ilya@vanhack.com
marilene@evisaimmigration.com
bob@evisaimmigration.com

13. VanHack
We help tech talent get jobs abroad.