So there is something that I can't understand.
The Canadian Experience Class requires very basic staff (just a minimum of 7 in the language skills) and just 1 year of work in Canada. And I see application totally processed in less than 6 months.
So why people just don't apply for that after 1 year?
Because I'm sure I'm missing something, it doesn't even require education, job offers or anything. Looking at the website seems like you can apply simply with 1 year of work in Canada (NOC A, B or 0) and nothing else. So what I'm missing?
There are two things to consider.
a) The length of open work permit. Some PNP nominees have only 1 yr on their wp. After 1 year, there's no time for PNP or EE(AOR) in order to extend their close/open work permits.
b) EE is very competitive. It's suitable for ppl with many yrs of work experience or having a master/doctor degree.
CLB 7 of the English level might not cut it. Some ppl scored 8 or 9 and they even completed a French language test. So they could have more than 20 points than ppl scored CLB7. 20 pts of CRS could make a difference when other factors contribute similar amounts points.
bouns) The opportunity cost of time. Many PR applicants need the help of PNPs which are usually easier to accomplish than the EE.
Let's say you have a 3 yr open WP. You might want to be 'in the game' early, rather than wait a year to start, although the finish time is similar. (Perhaps going through EE is a few months faster than paper-based PR applicants)
This is because
a) The provincial govs make changes to PNP streams every 1 or 2 yrs. You might not want to miss out when you can if the current policy is in your favour. If it's changed after 1 yr and you no longer meet the requirements. Then Game Over.
b) How are you not eager/anxious to start the PR processes? Why don't you get your photo taken or complete your medical exam? Unless you are fine with waiting another year to start. Things/Life can be different/ changed in a year.