Canadian work experience

[danielvalenca]

Hey guys,

I'd like to clarify this question. I started to work in Canada on September 21, 2016. I created my profile, I now have 418 points. I know that on August 1, 2018, my points will increase to 447 because the system will count 2 years work experience and I will receive the ITA. Should I wait to submit my application(Considering the date I started to work) or I don't need to?

Thank you very much!

 

[DelPiero07]

You can submit your e-APR until after completing 2 years of work experience.

 

[Suesue2017]

I totally agree with Delpiero07. Submit your application on September 22 or after. I had the same experience I waited until the day after my 2 years work anniversary and submitted my eApr and got my PR.
All the best

 

[jes_ON]

Hey guys,

I'd like to clarify this question. I started to work in Canada on September 21, 2016. I created my profile, I now have 418 points. I know that on August 1, 2018, my points will increase to 447 because the system will count 2 years work experience and I will receive the ITA. Should I wait to submit my application(Considering the date I started to work) or I don't need to?

Yes, you need to wait until you complete 2 years, to keep the points for the 2nd year. If you submit your eAPR before you complete 2 years, your CRS score will be re-calculated with only one year, and you will become ineligible for your draw (assuming your new score falls below the cutoff for your draw).

 

[danielvalenca]

Thank you, guys. I'll follow the advice.

I'll receive the ITA, start to upload the documents, leave everything ready to submit my application only on September 21, 2018.

 

[jes_ON]

Thank you, guys. I'll follow the advice.

I'll receive the ITA, start to upload the documents, leave everything ready to submit my application only on September 21, 2018.

Just a warning, IRCC has changed the rules again, you only have 2 months to submit after receiving the ITA...

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2018-deadline-for-responding.html

 

[danielvalenca]

Just a warning, IRCC has changed the rules again, you only have 2 months to submit after receiving the ITA...

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/corporate/publications-manuals/operational-bulletins-manuals/updates/2018-deadline-for-responding.html

Yes, I am aware of it, but thanks anyway. I'll probably receive an ITA on August 8, so I will have enough time to submit the application on time.

 

[alice17]

How did you figure out how the system counts your work experience? I started November 2016 and was at 412, so decided to take the language test again to see if my score increases

Hey guys,

I'd like to clarify this question. I started to work in Canada on September 21, 2016. I created my profile, I now have 418 points. I know that on August 1, 2018, my points will increase to 447 because the system will count 2 years work experience and I will receive the ITA. Should I wait to submit my application(Considering the date I started to work) or I don't need to?

Thank you very much!

 

[danielvalenca]

How did you figure out how the system counts your work experience? I started November 2016 and was at 412, so decided to take the language test again to see if my score increases

Hey Alice, I know because some of my coworkers went through a similar situation, and also I wanted to confirm my case, so I changed my work experience to a month prior, August 21, 2016, and the system counts 2 years work experience, giving me extra points. In the end, I returned to the correct date, that's how I confirmed that I will go to 447 within days.

 

[alice17]

That's really interesting! Never thought of it that way. So what date does your letter of employment state and what did you leave it as August or September? I should check and see if it makes a difference.

Hey Alice, I know because some of my coworkers went through a similar situation, and also I wanted to confirm my case, so I changed my work experience to a month prior, August 21, 2016, and the system counts 2 years work experience, giving me extra points. In the end, I returned to the correct date, that's how I confirmed that I will go to 447 within days.

 

[alice17]

Also, I don't recall anywhere on the profile where one put the dates of when they started working. I have only seen the month and year. Please could you let me know where to find it from. Thanks!

Hey Alice, I know because some of my coworkers went through a similar situation, and also I wanted to confirm my case, so I changed my work experience to a month prior, August 21, 2016, and the system counts 2 years work experience, giving me extra points. In the end, I returned to the correct date, that's how I confirmed that I will go to 447 within days.

 

[danielvalenca]

That's really interesting! Never thought of it that way. So what date does your letter of employment state and what did you leave it as August or September? I should check and see if it makes a difference.

I started to work on September 21, 2016. I'll most likely get an invitation in the first draw of August, but I will wait to submit my application until September 21, 2018, I don't wanna take any risk.

 

[danielvalenca]

Also, I don't recall anywhere on the profile where one put the dates of when they started working. I have only seen the month and year. Please could you let me know where to find it from. Thanks!

There is no day field on the profile form, but my letter of employment has it.

 

[alice17]

I see!! I started working November 11th 2016 but don't know if I can wait till Nov 11th before I submit my application as my pgwp expires on the 14th. Thanks for the insight!

I started to work on September 21, 2016. I'll most likely get an invitation in the first draw of August, but I will wait to submit my application until September 21, 2018, I don't wanna take any risk.

 

[danielvalenca]

I see!! I started working November 11th 2016 but don't know if I can wait till Nov 11th before I submit my application as my pgwp expires on the 14th. Thanks for the insight!

Well, you will have to apply for bridging visa at the same time. You should be fine!