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Lived in Canada for 11 years, just graduated highschool. Need help from here.

Alexios07

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picklee said:
Yes, well to be fair 90 points is 60 more than 30. ;)

No, PGWP is only valid for length of program up to three years.
My friend got a 3-year PGWP after complete an 18-month post-grad diploma in Humber college. Myself got a 3-year PGWP after complete a 2-year Bachelor degree program in BC.
 

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Alexios07 said:
My friend got a 3-year PGWP after complete an 18-month post-grad diploma in Humber college. Myself got a 3-year PGWP after complete a 2-year Bachelor degree program in BC.
Interesting. Seems like there must be some other factors in play.

Per the IRCC website:

A work permit under the PGWPP may be issued for the length of the study program, up to a maximum of three years. A post-graduation work permit cannot be valid for longer than the student’s study program, and the study program must be a minimum of eight months in length.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp
 

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picklee said:
Interesting. Seems like there must be some other factors in play.

Per the IRCC website:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp
AFAIK, usually when you complete a more than one year program from a public institution. You usually get a 3-year PGWP.
 

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immvp said:
I guess the fact that someone is willing to employ me doesn't have much merit... is that right?
It does! In fact, employment is generally the most important factor. But LMIA can be difficult to obtain.

immvp said:
Also, I don't think I can afford a university education but instead a college program. What is the minimum amount of time I have to study and work to get work visa and eventually PR?
The minimum program length for a post graduation work permit (PGWP) is 8 months, but you need 12 months of employment to get PR, so you need to study at least 12 months, preferably longer (i.e., 18 months) to make that route viable.

immvp said:
My family is really struggling right now, and I am looking for the cheapest and fastest way to get PR.
The cheapest and fastest route to PR for you will be to find an employer willing to get LMIA for you. This route only costs you $155 for the work permit and probably around $1600-$2000 for PR application, depending on your situation. Add at least another $700 for citizenship after 4 years of living in Canada as PR.

immvp said:
Also, what is the NOC?
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/noc.asp