Can I apply under 2 different programs?

[ajnoel]

Hello Everyone,
Need some advice but first will layout the scenario:
-> I am in Canada working since March 2015 under NOC 1215 and my spouse too under the same NOC.
-> Applied for general BC PNP in December 2014 and in May 2015 applied under BC PNP Express Entry.
-> I got ITA in August 2015 and since there was no reply from PNP till October we applied for PR under CEC category.
-> A week after submitting my application I got PNP approved but in general category. Since I already had an ITA so they cannot approve my BCPNP under Express Entry. Now I cannot use my general PNP against the EE CEC application.
1. Is there anyway I can send my PNP letter to CIC to link to my PR application?
2. Is it better to continue my CEC application under Express Entry or to recall and re-apply with paper application using the PNP approval?
3. Can I also make a paper application with CEC Express Entry? Are 2 applications allowed?

 

[SpaceX]

Hi,

This is in my view and may not be the best advice. First congratulations since you have received ITA and BC PNP.

There are two things to consider here
A- In terms of EE
1: It is a faster process and you have received the ITA
2: Once completed It give you an option to any where in Canada

B - in terms of PNP
1: Slower process
2: Region restricted for 1 or 3 years i believe

Majority of the approval / review process for rest of the PR (EE or PNP) is a federal business so will be done by CIC

hence i feel better to proceed with the ITA ignore the pnp as you have received the ITA

for better or more accurate advice either PM an expert on the forum or consult an Immigration lawyer..

good luck you are nearly there ..

 

[ajnoel]

thank you SpaceX. much appreciate your advice.