as per existing express entry 2016(before Nov 19th ), I am currently employed as FTE (going to complete 1 yr in may 2017 ) with open work permit and ielts clb 8. My spouse has 2 yrs of canadian exp and 3 years of foreign experience with closed work permit(intra company transfer).
As per the calculation before new changes are implemented, I will be getting around 460 points on may 2017 with myself as primary applicant. As per new changes for 2017, my husband might get 50 points for his work permit wheres as I will not be getting it .So my questions are
1) Will there by a chance they might take points with 470 as per new changes. ?
These changes come into effect from November 19. Are you asking if your score for 470 be picked for ITA. If yes, then it depends on the cut-off of the particular draw.
2) It looks like anyone with opw and without masters cant get PR even though they have canadian experience ( as per my guess) as others in closed work permit will be getting extra 50 points (which would be of more in number)
Well, I think its incorrect to think that way. CEC applicants with foreign degrees and a couple years of Canadian + foreign work experience can still be very much eligible to get PR. This change affects people on a positive LMIA who previously had 600 points. Their points might come down by as much as 550 but people without LMIA but on working on a work permit issued through ICT or NAFTA are benefited. Also, remember that applicants with LMIA for certain managerial positions get 200 points.
3) If I apply for province nomination ontario, can we expect same level of cut off ? I feel they might increase 2016 cut off of 400 as they might get many applications
Depends - http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/oinp-ee-human-capital-priorities-stream-comprehensive-guide-t396543.0.html;msg5586469#msg5586469
4) Any suggestions other than my husband being primary applicant? (currently working for ielts clb 9 or 10 )
Getting a CLB-9 in IELTS will do the trick. 470 isn't a bad score and it is definitely a competitive CRS. You can definitely expect ITA with score of 470 IMO.
Thanks in advance. !