BC PNP and Express Entry

[gracemharvey]

Hey!
So I've applied for BC PNP skilled worker, and I'm awaiting my approval. Is there any way now of applying for EE PR? Is there anyway I can change my route to EE without paying all the fees again?

 

[wicaact]

Hey!
So I've applied for BC PNP skilled worker, and I'm awaiting my approval. Is there any way now of applying for EE PR? Is there anyway I can change my route to EE without paying all the fees again?

You can apply EE without points from BC PNP.
If you need 600 points from BC PNP to get invited, you need to apply BC PNP Express Entry and pay application fees.
Since March 2015, applicants no longer able to upgrade their regular BC PNP applications to Express Entry on same application.

 

[gracemharvey]

So if I was to apply for EE now without the 600 points, would my BC PNP count for anything on my application?

 

[wicaact]

So if I was to apply for EE now without the 600 points, would my BC PNP count for anything on my application?

No, regular nomination doesn't count anything in express entry application.

 

[Tinoferns]

I have submitted my complete application for BC PNP express entry under skilled worker category on june 14, 2017. Awaiting nomination. Normally how long does it take to receive nomination under BC PNP express entry?

 

[lorerodri]

You can apply EE without points from BC PNP.
If you need 600 points from BC PNP to get invited, you need to apply BC PNP Express Entry and pay application fees.
Since March 2015, applicants no longer able to upgrade their regular BC PNP applications to Express Entry on same application.

hi Wicaact, I'm planning to study a Master degree in BC, can you please tell me if the "Skills Immigration - International Post-Graduate" it is always open?

Thanks

Lorerodri

 

[wicaact]

hi Wicaact, I'm planning to study a Master degree in BC, can you please tell me if the "Skills Immigration - International Post-Graduate" it is always open?

Thanks

Lorerodri

Yes, it's always open, and you can skip invitation round to apply directly.

 

[lorerodri]

Yes, it's always open, and you can skip invitation round to apply directly.

Thanks, processing times are different i guess, comparing to Express Entry.

 

[wicaact]

Thanks, processing times are different i guess, comparing to Express Entry.

Yes, 6months vs 16months at federal stage

 

[lorerodri]

Yes, 6months vs 16months at federal stage

You're right, although in BC website says 2-3 months https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-to-B-C/B-C-Provincial-Nominee-Program/Processing-Times

And in CIC is the same as you said http://recordit.co/UWcMrkJoTl

 

[happygarcha]

You can apply EE without points from BC PNP.
If you need 600 points from BC PNP to get invited, you need to apply BC PNP Express Entry and pay application fees.
Since March 2015, applicants no longer able to upgrade their regular BC PNP applications to Express Entry on same application.

Thats where I screwed up... i was ready to switch my regular pnp file to ee but next day they announced that u can’t do that .... in result still waiting to get pr till now in 17th month of federal file.... so I don’t think so money matters in this kind of situations if i am eligible to change to ee I would pay all the fee again to save my almost year and a half... so think about it..(.i put in 12 13 months of pnp and 17 months of federal no results yet)

 

[lorerodri]

Thats where I screwed up... i was ready to switch my regular pnp file to ee but next day they announced that u can’t do that .... in result still waiting to get pr till now in 17th month of federal file.... so I don’t think so money matters in this kind of situations if i am eligible to change to ee I would pay all the fee again to save my almost year and a half... so think about it..(.i put in 12 13 months of pnp and 17 months of federal no results yet)

So you recommend to apply through EE if I study a Master degree?

 

[wicaact]

So you recommend to apply through EE if I study a Master degree?

If you meet requirements of express entry, there is an express entry bc - international post graduate program

 

[happygarcha]

So you recommend to apply through EE if I study a Master degree?

Yes.... best option.... according to current situation.... go for only and only ee if u eligible....

 

[giannimax]

Just to share my timeline for EEBC- skill worker for NOC0:
Submit intent: Nov 21, 2017
ITA: Nov 22, 2017
Applied AOR: Dec 14, 2017
Waiting ....
G from Italy