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  1. helenaD

    Express Entry Targeted draws - NOC selection?

    Is the Targeted draw selection based on the 'MAIN OCCUPATION' listed on an EE profile? Am curious, as many people may have previous experience in one of the Targeted NOC's but have listed current job NOC as 'main occupation' - which is not one of the 'targeted NOC's, - and then they don't get...
  2. helenaD

    TR to PR Essential workers - BOWP eligibility?

    I know IRCC tweeted recently that this public policy PR pathway has no eligibility for BOWP, but is there any update then as to what processing time for this PR stream will be like? or if IRCC might eventually update policy to allow BOWP for applicants who may have pending work permit expiry...
  3. helenaD

    Can an appalicant cancel PR and request refund after getting BOWP - but remain as worker until end of Bowp?

    applicant received BOWP, had applied for PR via EE, has now changed mind about PR, can they now withdraw PR and ask for refiund? and remain on Working status until end of Bowp?
  4. helenaD

    A.I.P.P. - work permit application from inside Canada?

    AIPP - has received work permit approval letter, - can applicant apply by paper to Edmonton for the AIPP supported work permit, if they are currently in Canada on 'Visitor' status? Or do they have to apply from their original country of residence? - and if VAC offices are currently closed - how...
  5. helenaD

    Atlantic pilot program -temporary work permit Application.?

    ATlantic pilot program - in Canada applicant -received work permit referral letter -should they apply by paper to EDMONTON for work permit ? Anyone have recent experience of how long to process permit ? Applicant Is now on ‘Visitor’ status & needs to work ASAP?
  6. helenaD

    Atlantic pilot program -temporary work permit Application.

    ATlantic pilot program - in Canada applicant -received work permit referral letter -should they apply by paper to EDMONTON for work permit ? Anyone have recent experience of how long to process permit ? Currently on
  7. helenaD

    COMMON LAW RELATIONSHIP ENDED DURING EE PR APPLICATION

    Hi - After submitting EE Pr (CEC) with a common law spouse included , relationship ends & main applicant informs IRCC via Webform. What happens to both applications - will they continue? Or do they get cancelled? Main applicant would qualify without spouse , but spouse would not have qualified...
  8. helenaD

    Common law status changes during PR EE application ?

    If after submitting a Pr (CEC) application via EE with a common law spouse included-,the relationship then ends & main applicant notifies IRCC - what happens to both applications ? in this situation -Main applicant had enough CRS points to qualify without spouse / but spouse would not have...
  9. helenaD

    BC PNP TECH PILOT -EMPLOYER COMPLIANCE FEE?

    In Order to obtain a new work permit - does the applicant’s (BC PNP TECH PILOT) employer need to pay the Employer compliance fee? - or can tech pilot nominees get an ‘open’ work permit?
  10. helenaD

    work permit eligibility while awaiting processing of application for 'self employed person' PR?

    Is there a BOWP or equivalent that can be applied for during processing of 'PR for self employed person' application? ( since it takes 22-24 months.)This would be for a person already in Canada currently on an IEC permit. Or do they need to try find an employer to apply for an LMIA for them -...
  11. helenaD

    Passport Request - anyone submitted electronically?

    Hi, Query about recent PPR - Oct 2 , the passport copy (he is from a VISA exempt country) and copy of PPR letter was uploaded via his myCIC account, as instructed in the letter, and he did mail the 2 photos separately as per instructions with the prepaid self addressed envelope. Anyone else...
  12. helenaD

    Will BOWP Application be cancelled once COPR is issued ?

    Question? If person just received COPR but decides not to activate it for a few months (due to travel committments & delay in receiving PR cards) - they also have a BOWP application in process - will CIC automatically cancel this once COPR is issued? If so -what status do they have while...
  13. helenaD

    Elligibility for 50 CRS points for job offer?

    Hi Question about 50 CRS points for LMIA exempt job offer - Cousin got a PNP nomination in August 2015 while on an IEC permit , then was granted a new 2 yr PNP approved work permit at the border before ever submitting his PR application. This permit is tied to his current job and mentions his...
  14. helenaD

    EE profile -job offer question

    Can an applicant now answer 'yes' to job offer question on EE profile if 1- they do NOT have an LMIA 2 - job is Noc 0 3- more than 2yrs skilled experience in Canada 4- permanent full time job offer from employer 5 - hold a current valid employer specific work permit. (They were granted a 2 yr...
  15. helenaD

    change employer under 'young Professional program' ?

    Is it possible to switch employer under a 'young Professional program' work permit? If so - how does one go about it?
  16. helenaD

    BCPNP application (mar 2015) in process - can he also apply for BCPNP EE?

    Hi Just wondering if anyone could advise - For someone who applied via old paper route BCPNP,(applied Mar 31 2015) and has not yet received the nomination, can they also now apply for a BCPNP EE - and have 2 applications running concurrently? thanks, Helena
  17. helenaD

    BCPNP OLD ROUTE Mar 2015 applicants - any nominations received?

    Hi there, Our cousin applied Mar 31 2015 for BCPNP and has not received nomination yet (14 months!). Anyone else here with similar timeframe? He was contacted for further info - updated personal history form in March 2016, and provided all info required. His points are not high enough...
  18. helenaD

    PRTD London office

    Hi - am travelling to Ireland in summer months, concerned we may not have our renewed PR cards back on time. I am aware we should apply for Travel Documents - in absense of PR cards. We have previously used our 'non visa required' Irish passports to board flights returning to Canada, but with...
  19. helenaD

    FSW EE -(no LMIA) left employment after ITA

    After receiving and accepting ITA (FSW -no LMIA) in October a person could leave their employment without affecting their PR application (it does not affect the points received pre ITA) correct? Do they need to inform CIC of their change in job status? They are actively seeking a new job. They...
  20. helenaD

    How can I confirm that Medicals have been processed by Ottawa?

    Hi there, We are about to travel to POE for our second attempt to extend our temporary work permits. My husband has all necessary documents for his work permit extension, and I wish to extend my open spousal permit. I work as a nurse so issuance of my permit depends on having valid Medical...