I have 5 years of experience as a software engineer from 2014-2019 outside Canada. I did a program from Jan 2022-August 2022. Got my pgwp approved in March 2023. My pgwp expires in March 2024 and I'm still unemployed. (Worked for a Canadian employer as QA analyst from Oct2022 to Feb 2023, they let go of since my study permit expired). If I do well in my IELTS, my score would be 472-475. I don't know what to do and I'm in a constant state of panic. Can someone guide me what my options are? Am I doomed?
1 year pgwp, chances of PR?
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You can:
1. learn french to add 70+ additional points
2. look into PNP options for yourself
3. get into another course
4. get a job offer supported by LMIA to claim another 50 points
You are not doomed as long as you give up tbh. But, I would also emphasize that taking care of your mental/physical health is equally as important - you shouldn't be in a constant state of panic. Think about it in this way, would you be asked to go back once your PGWP expires? Yes. Does it mean that you won't be able to get a PR? No! You'll always have the option to get another LMIA supported job offer or do French. All you'll have to do is to scope it well out.
Thank you for your reply. I learnt some french through Duolingo casually for sometime, I hope it's helpful for the second language exam. I don't know much about PNP, I'll research on it.
Should I apply for a January intake or does May work?
How do I ask the employers if they are willing to get an LMIA for me? When should I bring that conversation up?
I'm not sure about intakes.
About LMIA - you can:
1. look for jobs that list visa sponsorship is available
2. build rapport with your employer, make yourself irreplaceable and then ask.
3. talk to folks on LMIA and understand their journey.
Going for LMIA will require you to significantly upskill yourself within your field.
I'm not sure that makes sense. LMIAs require quite a bit of effort on the part of the employer. Not sure an employer is going to be willing to go through the trouble if you have no education or work experience in that field. For the LMIA to be approved, the employer has to prove no Canadian could be found for the role and you have the skills to fill it. IRCC may also challenge if you can do the job if your experience and education is in no way related. Keep in mind the job needs to be skilled to help you with EE.