I just don’t get people arguing between FSW or CEC. I mean, both have it’s good or bad. I personally have 3 years of foreign work experience saved up money came to Canada and study 1 year certificate worked for 1 year. Eligible for both CEC and FSW. People who have 470+ FSW just relax, you will get you invitation once the Covid-19 situation is resolved. If you are FSW 460, and complaining just consider coming to Canada to study for a year. It’s not that expensive..My foundation program tuition was around $14000 in total, given that I worked part time during my study. With the part time work and one year work, you make all those money back. If you have a bachelors degree back home. That’s even better, now you can apply under 2 or more degree, which adds even more points.
Can’t say foreign experience is 100% relevant in Canada. It all really depends on the industry. For example, if you work in IT, well that’s for sure are relevant. But I also know people who are in advertising, marketing industry, given the cultural differences from different country, doesn’t really matter if you have 10 years of experience with tons of portfolios, employer will usually prefer Canadian experience. I also know a guy who has a math PHD, been a teacher for 10 years In Turkey. But the first year he came was to drive Uber and go study a diploma. And I also know a guy who has a master degree never studied in Canada, kept applying jobs with Lima, got a closed work permit and got his PR after one year work experience in Canada. All I’m saying is, when we are applying for PR, we are hoping Canada to give us a chance to show them we are valuable in the society. There’s nothing to be complained. If there’s no FSW draw, just come and study for a year, increase your chance. The more effort you put into it, the more “luck” you will get. If you are really desperate, just try all stream, PNP, CEC, FSW or even study French.