Route from diploma course to PR

[mrinalbh]

Hey all,
This was my last try with H1B and now im looking into Canada. I have points of 468 but sadly EE draws were not taking place. Im now looking into coming to Canada and take a year course. Now I wanted to know how close will I be cutting it? I know co-op or internships don't count towards the CEC work experience, no suppose I finish the course and then get a job right before my PGWP, would the time to apply for CEC be enough? Can I apply for it before my 1 year of experience?
Im hoping that I could get some PNP too but for now just thinking bout CEC route.
If anyone has gone through this or has some idea would appreciate the help!

Best,
Mrinal

 

[scylla]

Hey all,
This was my last try with H1B and now im looking into Canada. I have points of 468 but sadly EE draws were not taking place. Im now looking into coming to Canada and take a year course. Now I wanted to know how close will I be cutting it? I know co-op or internships don't count towards the CEC work experience, no suppose I finish the course and then get a job right before my PGWP, would the time to apply for CEC be enough? Can I apply for it before my 1 year of experience?
Im hoping that I could get some PNP too but for now just thinking bout CEC route.
If anyone has gone through this or has some idea would appreciate the help!

Best,
Mrinal

You need 1 full year of work experience in Canada to apply under CEC. And it has to be in a skilled profession. Very strongly recommend that you take a 2 year program so that you quality for a 3 year PGWP.

 

[mrinalbh]

You need 1 full year of work experience in Canada to apply under CEC. And it has to be in a skilled profession. Very strongly recommend that you take a 2 year program so that you quality for a 3 year PGWP.

Okay I see, wasn't fully aware that a full one year, this does slim my chances for a year course. I can apply for FSW from within Canada right?

 

[scylla]

Okay I see, wasn't fully aware that a full one year, this does slim my chances for a year course. I can apply for FSW from within Canada right?

Yes, you can apply for FSW from within Canada.