Hello all, could someone please shed some guidance: I want to request a second opinion from this forum as I have spoken to my immigration consultant but I guess he said ‘it isn’t possible...’
I am currently in Canada awaiting a decision on my inland PR application as the spouse of a canadian (applied 23rd May 2019). My AOP followed by my OWP has come through last week (Sept 2019).
I was working as a registered laboratory technologist in my home country - UK and want to work in the same profession in Canada. To do so I am required to undergo an assessment of work exp and education documentation to have my professional equivalency determined to canadian standards. This initial assessment does not involve any exams; but only requires me to send my existing documents (certificates, training records to the organization to be assessed). If it is determined that I need to do refresher course(s) to gain equivalence, I’d have a two year window only to complete a designated learning plan and sit the competency exam. So I am looking at possibly being given a LP in December 2019 valid till December 2021. (courses would need to be completed in two years).
I am in two minds about doing the assessment and need help deciding because:
a) it is quite costly, although I have brought along all my paperwork with me - a time consuming process in itself - and required experience letters
b) if I need to take refresher courses, can I legally do so given my situation?
c)Does IRCC allow enrolment into courses as an international student whilst being an inland PR applicant and holding an OWP? Can all three things be done at the same time? i.e work and study and wait on a PR decision?
most of the refresher courses are via online learning (i.e. no formal classes) but they vary in duration, some <6 months some greater. Any advice will be greatly appreciated.