Hello,
I’ll be graduating from my Master’s program in BC in April 2025 and will be eligible for a 3-year PGWP. Currently, I’m working part-time (21 hours/week) in a TEER 1 role (social services/healthcare), with a contract valid for 4 more years. However, this is a part-time position with no opportunity to transition to full-time. I’m also working as a casual/on-call social and community service worker (TEER 2). This role is not contracted, I just pick up shifts whenever possible.
I’d love advice on the best pathway to PR given my situation:
Should I quit my part-time job after getting my PGWP? Once I find a full-time job, ideally with a health authority in BC, it might make me eligible for the BC PNP. But I genuinely enjoy my part-time job, and leaving it would make me sad.
Should I stick to my current part-time and casual roles? My part-time employer is incredibly supportive and has offered to help in any way they can, even though they can’t provide a full-time position.
Do casual hours count? Will the hours from my casual role contribute towards the 1-year work experience required for CEC/FSW applications?
Any other pathways I’m missing? Is there a strategy I haven’t considered that might work better for my situation? Thanks in advance.
I’ll be graduating from my Master’s program in BC in April 2025 and will be eligible for a 3-year PGWP. Currently, I’m working part-time (21 hours/week) in a TEER 1 role (social services/healthcare), with a contract valid for 4 more years. However, this is a part-time position with no opportunity to transition to full-time. I’m also working as a casual/on-call social and community service worker (TEER 2). This role is not contracted, I just pick up shifts whenever possible.
I’d love advice on the best pathway to PR given my situation:
Should I quit my part-time job after getting my PGWP? Once I find a full-time job, ideally with a health authority in BC, it might make me eligible for the BC PNP. But I genuinely enjoy my part-time job, and leaving it would make me sad.
Should I stick to my current part-time and casual roles? My part-time employer is incredibly supportive and has offered to help in any way they can, even though they can’t provide a full-time position.
Do casual hours count? Will the hours from my casual role contribute towards the 1-year work experience required for CEC/FSW applications?
Any other pathways I’m missing? Is there a strategy I haven’t considered that might work better for my situation? Thanks in advance.