tracy2015 said:
Hi everyone, i'm 30 years old single mum want to immigrate canada. i got my master degree in canada, 14 months post graduation work permit (i worked 5 months on this permit, ) 2 years lmo work permit (i worked only 14 months on this permit due to parental leave). my pnp was refused at stage 1 in 2014 because the officer said that i didn't give her my additional document that she asked for via email. i never got her email. also, my boss sent an email to cancel my application cause i was pregnant and my boss think pnp is too complicated, she doesn't want to do it.so i came back my country for a while. i started my life again here but i still want to go back canada for my daughter's future.i plan to work in my country for a couple years then reapply again via express entry. just say i will work for 4 years then apply, do you think i will be too old to apply for it?also, can i apply to study phd and get PGWP again cause i got 1 for mu master already. i read on cic it says PGWP is only once.many thanks
The first step is to check the eligibility. Use this link to check your eligibility http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/ee-start.asp.
IELTS has a major role in boosting your CRS score. Try to target CLB 9 which is 8777 in LRWS. Use this calculator to see the impact that higher IELTS can have on your CRS score http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp.
You also need to get ECA done before creaying your Express Entry profile.
Under Express Entry, there are 3 ways to get Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR.
1. Direct ITA - Based on your CRS score. If your score is 480 and above (based on the last few invites), you can get direct ITA. Once you get an invite you need to submit an electronic application for PR (eAPR). The whole process takes about 6 months. Check these links to know more.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/invitations.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/invite.asp
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-how.asp
2. Provincial Nominee Program - If your CRS score does not qualify to receive direct ITA, you should apply for provincial nomination and if the province nominates you, 600 points will be added to your current CRS making your score go above 480 which will make you eligible to receive ITA in the next round of invitation. Once you get an invitation, you need to go through the process mentioned in point 1 above. PNP will take around 6 months followed by 6 months for ITA and subsequent processes.
3. LMIA Backed Job Offer - Another option to increase your CRS to get ITA is to get a job offer which is LMIA positive. This will add 600 points to your current CRS making your score go above 480 which will make you eligible to receive ITA in the next round of invitation.Once you get an invitation, you need to go through the process mentioned in point 1 above. LMIA might take up to 2- 3 months followed by 6 months for ITA and subsequent processes.
Document Requirements - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/perm/express/intake-complete.asp
Read the first three sticky threads on this forum, it will answer most of your questions.