Search results

Then how about adding yourself to it?

If you are from a country that falls under the IEC program, I think you can apply for a one year young professionals permit while you wait for EE, at least that's my plan. My PGWP expires in late June and my CRS is 469, so who knows how long I will be in the pool...

And yet they sit above us 450+ candidates in the pool. Joke!

I would say the probability is around 12.37%, but only if the draw happens on a Tuesday and there is a full moon... Jokes aside, the chance of receiving an ITA in the near-term with 356 is probably low, as the number of candidates between 400-500 is high. As for PNP, I have no idea what your...

Then I don't know. I'm in the same boat, but luckily I'm from a country where I can apply for a young professionals permit from within Canada, so that's my strategy. I did some research on other options, but unfortunately came up empty handed.

Are you from a country the qualifies for IEC (young professionals)?

Are you sure about this? I'm in the situation where I could go from 469 to 519 if I add my foreign work experience, however, I'm 99% certain that I can't get a reference letter for it, thus I left it off my EE profile. I would much rather explain to a VO why I left something off my profile but...

While I absolutely agree with you regarding the people who "cheat" their way to PR through PGWP, that logic doesn't apply to all PGWP holders. And I think that's the core issue here. Those who have a proper degree from a reputable university, qualified work experience, job offer, great language...

I keep asking myself the same question... Wasn't 100% sure on whether I would stay in Canada, and when I did apply under the old program I just missed the quota. I do qualify for the Young Professionals program and my PGWP expires in late June, so I'm sure things will work out. However, I'm a...

469 here. Max points for age, Canadian undergraduate degree, 2.5 years of work experience, IELTS band 8.5. Could have added another 50 with my foreign work experience, but did not list it as getting the supporting documentation would be next to impossible.

I guess it comes down to what the definition of a "top ranked candidate" should be. In my view, PGWP holders with qualified Canadian work experience, Canadian education, great language skills, Canadian network, transferable skills, etc. should be one of the most desirable groups. Of course CIC...

I agree. What upsets me the most is the lack of credit us PGWP holders get for our current, past and hopefully future contributions to the Canadian economy. I honestly can't see how some of the jobs people have listed for those who have received ITAs so far are better for society compared to...

Of course

Yes, the point I was trying to make was that you don't need a LMIA to get a BOWP under EE.

My understanding, after speaking to a CIC agent, is that after you have successfully completed your EE application (submitted all documents and paid the fee), you can apply for a BOWP, so no LMIA required. I've looked into PNP, and it seems like I wouldn't qualify for the EE PNP as I completed...

I'm in the same boat as you - PGWP expires in June and currently waiting for an ITA through EE. My employer will most likely not do LMIA, however, I do qualify for CEC and FSW. For my EE profile, I scored in the high 400s, even after not claiming points for my previous foreign work experience...