Too old, too few points and wondering whether to bother!

[OldUKLassy]

In true British style I’m going to moan in the hope there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.

I’ve had two open work permits (spousal) first one, 1 year, new one 2 years (ends Nov 19)
I have two years NOC 0 0114 as a Manager of Ops in Toronto (3 years total working here)
I’m 42
Points quite low as no formal meaningful education when I was young
Ielts high but not enough to make me tempting
No LMIA or formal job offer though I’m in full time work (confused of if that’s a job offer per say, assume not with no LMIA)

I’d like to apply for PR middle of next year but I can’t see how I can fit in with any particular CEC. For all i’ve got a blooming brilliant job here and been here for years, I really can see that they may not see value in my economic enhancement here.

Anyone any ideas for a moan old Brit?

Cheers!

 

[scylla]

In true British style I’m going to moan in the hope there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.

I’ve had two open work permits (spousal) first one, 1 year, new one 2 years (ends Nov 19)
I have two years NOC 0 0114 as a Manager of Ops in Toronto (3 years total working here)
I’m 42
Points quite low as no formal meaningful education when I was young
Ielts high but not enough to make me tempting
No LMIA or formal job offer though I’m in full time work (confused of if that’s a job offer per say, assume not with no LMIA)

I’d like to apply for PR middle of next year but I can’t see how I can fit in with any particular CEC. For all i’ve got a blooming brilliant job here and been here for years, I really can see that they may not see value in my economic enhancement here.

Anyone any ideas for a moan old Brit?

Cheers!

CEC is a points based program and right now only those with 440+ points are being selected. Given your age and the fact you have no formal education, I don't think you'll score anywhere close to the points required to be selected unfortunately. Same applies for the FSW / Express Entry program.

Assuming those are a no go - your next option is to look into the Provincial Nominee Programs. I would recommend that you research the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program options. Although I believe Ontario requires you to be a university or college graduate to qualify. You can find the program details in the link below:

http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/index.htm

Does your spouse have formal education? If so, it may make a lot more sense for your spouse to be the primary applicant and for you to be included as a dependent in that application.

 

[OldUKLassy]

Thank you Scylla,

Was thinking that’s was the best direction so it’s good to get the same understanding.

I’ll look at options.

 

[jes_ON]

In true British style I’m going to moan in the hope there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.

I’ve had two open work permits (spousal) first one, 1 year, new one 2 years (ends Nov 19)
I have two years NOC 0 0114 as a Manager of Ops in Toronto (3 years total working here)
I’m 42
Points quite low as no formal meaningful education when I was young
Ielts high but not enough to make me tempting
No LMIA or formal job offer though I’m in full time work (confused of if that’s a job offer per say, assume not with no LMIA)

I’d like to apply for PR middle of next year but I can’t see how I can fit in with any particular CEC. For all i’ve got a blooming brilliant job here and been here for years, I really can see that they may not see value in my economic enhancement here.

Anyone any ideas for a moan old Brit?

The first thing to look at would be to see if making your spouse the Principal Applicant would give you enough points. If yes, don't wait : )

2nd thing would be looking into getting a valid job offer. With your NOC (skill level O), that would be worth 200 points. You would need to get an LMIA to have valid job offer. There are 2 types of LMIAs - one to support temporary work permits or dual intent ($1000 application fee), one to support permanent residence applications only (free). The application process is exactly the same. Given that you still have more than a year on your current permit, you could ask your employer to do the free application. LMIA applications are not fun, but they are doable...
https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/foreign-workers/permanent/apply.html

You might be eligible under a traditional (non-express entry) PNP application - http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNPWORKER_WHO.html
but that process is slow and costly, would be my last choice.