last_try said:
what about cases where the company extends it by 1 year.. can we apply with that offer letter? but, during the PR stage only 8-10 months of offer validity will be left. Is it ok?
Exactly. We are sailing in same boat.We got work permit extension in JAN and AOR feb . By the time background verification in progress then we will have only 8 to 10 months. Ultimately if you have work permit even for next 8 to 10 months it doesn't guarantee that your company will keep you in canada for sure and it depends on the project. I dont guess all ICT companies will provide you a letter of future employment of 1 yr and that too on the day of getting PR. Let's say get PR processed at worst case of 8 months processing time, how come a company can you provide you assurance that I can give you work for next 2 years.
At other hand, If I dont want those 50 points and I fill the express entry profile. Only one way I can ignore is that you have to give No to the question " Do you have job offer ?" It is most generalized statement and please note that it doesnt asks Do you have valid job offer? (Before this changes I guess it this question means that you have job offer supported by LMIA) . So I give a NO ANSWER to Do you have a job offer ,will it not misinterpret the fact I have job offer in canada but still I gave NO to it. On other hand, how do you represent yourself that you are working in canada in your express entry profile .
Every body has different views on this and so as I am. We know the cons of it and still we applied on this contradiction. Time should give answer soon as we see applications moving . Even if we fail on this attempt, I feel always we have another attempt and doors will be opened one day for us.! Life is beautiful and So please positive and do whatever you think its right for you.