Further to my last,
I came over here on a 6 month VISA, did the whole CPL & Instructor thing and then got offered a job.
Obvioulsy I didn't except it as I was not on a work permit
So I got a work permit and then I got Permanent Residency!
I'm now a Base Manager and training captain on King Airs and know all about jumping through hoops and immigration etc etc.
TC will never ask you to prove you are legally in the country before giving you a fight test. Its not their remit. The only time I was asked to prove who I was came when I set up a flight school. The CARS state you must be a citizen or permanent resident to do so, my competition complained to TC and they in turn asked for proof.
A PPL is not vocational....its a
private pilots license
Like I said...Just do it. No one could care less!
Enjoy!