Should i go through EE or normal FSW?

[Laks]

Hello guys,

I wanted to apply under NOC2173 for PR(FSW).

I have all my documents ready. However, when I checked the cap last week, the cap is filled under 2173.

I am not in an urgency to get my PR under the Express system. I would prefer my PR to arrive after one year. So I prefer the normal route than the express.

My question is:

1. If I apply before Dec 31st, will I still fit in the old process though the cap has been reached?

2. If I apply under the EE and a PR is granted, can I do the landing and settle in Canada after a year?

Thanks!!

Thanks!!

 

[scylla]

1. You can't apply before December 31st. The cap has been reached.
2. You must land in Canada before the expiry of your PR visa.

 

[Laks]

Thanks for responding!!

How long is the PR visa valid for? Can I do the landing, get it stamped on the passport and come over permanently after a year?

 

[BCKev]

Thanks for responding!!

How long is the PR visa valid for? Can I do the landing, get it stamped on the passport and come over permanently after a year?

The PR visa is typically valid to one year after the date of your medical exam.