I want to stay. it gets harder each time, what are my options .

[robert1965]

I fish the sioux narrows kenora area 3-4 times a year. I live in chicago now, and am seriously thinking of getting a working visa. I have a painting business in chicago, interior exterior. it would not be that hard. I hope, to do the same there. I guess if you are a skilled worker it makes it somewhat easier. I also have a brother in law, that has a cabin on the lake. in that area, so I could live there, what are my options is this feasible.

[Outfitter17]

I would say that getting a work visa would almost be impossible for you, unless you bought a painting business or something similar up here.

I own 2 resorts and employ 15 fulltime and 6 parttime employees and I still have a hard time each spring getting my work permit/visa.

[robert1965]

why is it that hard to get working visa etc

[superbee]

They offer all the open jobs to Canadian willing to the work. If there are no Canadians that can fill the position, then you may have a chance. There is a skilled worker clause in there as well, if your trade is a highly skilled trade then are exceptions. You can try, but I really doubt you will have any luck. Best of luck though, you would be best to go the Canadian gov HSOforum and contact them and get the info first hand.

[youngie22]

It is possible to do, very very timely and hard, I researched it for a while not worth it for me to attempt.

[Hemlock]

Robert, I would stop by the Human Resources office here in Kenora. It's located in Market Square, and they would be able to direct you, I would think. The ladies there have been great. (My wife is American, so they've helped me get through the transition stages)