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Transferring between jobs and skill levels

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Hi guys, just a small question here that may or may not be a very dumb one I dunno let's find out.

Basically I'm in Canada under the IEC program and have been working for the past 5 months under a NOC 2175 (skill level A) code or whatever in the ultimate hope of applying for a visa under the CEC the second I reach 1 year of experience.

My question is, does transferring jobs (and thus NOC codes and skill level classifications) have any bearing on the application under CEC? For example would they require that I have remained under one code for one year or would it not be a problem if I, say, got a job as a computer support tech (NOC 2282, skill level B) and finished the remainder of my one year experience doing that?

Apologies if this common knowledge/answered elsewhere/a complete non-issue, this whole process certainly appears very confusing...

Thanks in advance!
 
If they are both skilled (noc 0,a,b) then it shouldn't be an issue. But a Senior should answer this to make sure. It may have an impact on ielts score requirements though. Again, a senior can help on this :-)
 
Yes, you can combine jobs to get your 12 months of full-time employment.
I'm not sure about the language requirements tho. As you'd have experience in NOC A and B.
 
What bearing does skill level and noc codes and such have on language tests?

Either way, I am highly proficient in English (coming from England and all) and I kinda assumed I would be a-ok when it comes to language tests and such. Am I right in thinking this?
 
For NOC A jobs you'll need CLB7 and for NOC B jobs CLB5. I'm from a non-english speaking
country and had absolutely no problems scoring CLB7 in CELPIP test.
 
Check:

>> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/language.asp

and

>> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/language-testing.asp


Hope this helps.
 
Ah yeah, alright that clears that up, thanks.

Just one more very small question if it's ok. Moving between provinces a lot isn't a problem for the application either is it? I live in Quebec, work in Ontario and am planning to move to BC or Alberta so I guess I'm pretty mobile.

I'm almost certain it's not an issue but it's worth asking right. Can never be too sure...
 
From CIC website:

You need to meet these requirements to apply under the Canadian Experience Class. You must:

-plan to live outside the province of Quebec
-have at least 12 months of full-time (or an equal amount in part-time) skilled work experience in Canada in the three years before you apply,
-have gained your experience in Canada with the proper authorization
-meet the required language levels needed for your job for each language ability (speaking, reading, writing, and listening).
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I think that as long as you gain your work experience and plan to live outside of Quebec there shouldn't be any problems.
Unless anyone else wants to chime in on this and prove me wrong :)
Once your PR is approved you are free to live wherever you want, except Quebec. :P
 
Well, I suppose it is the same glitch of Canadian immigration system as is another one that if you get your PR through Quebec you have to "land" in Quebec. But after that you can go where you wish. :o
 
Regina said:
Well, I suppose it is the same glitch of Canadian immigration system as is another one that if you get your PR through Quebec you have to "land" in Quebec. But after that you can go where you wish. :o
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I guess so. Still, it's weird. You have to plan to live outside the province of Quebec, however at a later stage you can still live there.
:-[ Well... well... well.
Anyhow, thanks for pointing that out!!
 
Oof another thing occurred to me.

Does experience/education also determine NOC classification? Basically I'm working as a web developer but I haven't completed university. The NOC page mentions a bachelors degree or completion of a college program as an employment requirement. Is this simply external information or does it actually determine whether or not I fit into the classification?
 
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