2021 EE CEC or FSW is better

[Anujoy143]

Got my ITA under CEC draw today, i was also eligible under FSW. Does it matter whether its CEC or FSW interms of processing time, some how in my mind have this thought that FSW is better to get PR early. Appreciate your insights.
AJ

 

[scylla]

Got my ITA under CEC draw today, i was also eligible under FSW. Does it matter whether its CEC or FSW interms of processing time, some how in my mind have this thought that FSW is better to get PR early. Appreciate your insights.
AJ

It shouldn't make a difference.

Note that today's draw was only for CEC (no FSW invites were issued).

If you want ITA under FSW, you could always decline ITA and re-enter the pool. However I would only do that if you have a strong score (over 470). Otherwise declining ITA is a pretty risky move.

 

[Anujoy143]

It shouldn't make a difference.

Note that today's draw was only for CEC (no FSW invites were issued).

If you want ITA under FSW, you could always decline ITA and re-enter the pool. However I would only do that if you have a strong score (over 470). Otherwise declining ITA is a pretty risky move.

Thanks for your response. Luckily i got an intra company visa which is excempt LMIa giving me additional points so my score is above 480
Trying to understand, should i decline and wait for next draw if CEC processing is too much delayed. Though the processing time in cic website says 6 months for both CEC ans FSW

 

[scylla]

Thanks for your response. Luckily i got an intra company visa which is excempt LMIa giving me additional points so my score is above 480
Trying to understand, should i decline and wait for next draw if CEC processing is too much delayed. Though the processing time in cic website says 6 months for both CEC ans FSW

You can't rely on the processing times on the IRCC web site. These are pre-COVID processing times and everything is taking longer now.

I assume you've been working in Canada for your ITA employer for at least one full year now.

Really your call if you decline or keep ITA.

 

[IsmaRashid]

I have received an ITA on 8th Jan for the CEC draw and I am looking for a thread for post ITA discussion.Can you please help me get that thread?