US residents, connect here and lets share ideas....

[deadbird]

Hi fellow US residents,
Have any of you used your RA experience (done during masters / PhD) for work experience under FSW? The CIC webpage does not seem to be clear on this. I have read on forums that RA counts as work experience under FSW but not under CEC?
Has anyone in this group successfully used their RA towards work experience?
Thanks!

I believe it's possible for FSW. The code is NOC 4012. However, good documentation is needed.

I am in the same boat. Here's a thread that I started about it - http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/work-experience-continuous-doubt-t413400.0.html

 

[aaruhani]

Hi Guys. I have got my PR a couple of months ago and did my landing in may and then came back to my home country in a week. My PR card were mailed to the address provided (family member) and my family member brought it to my home country in-person (so nice of him to do that). Now I am confused if I can travel using the PR card or using COPR (I am in US so can travel by land as well)? If I travel using PR card and if the immigration officer cross verify the dates on my passport then wouldn't they question me on how I got my PR card while I was outside canada? Has anyone done something similar? Please advise.

 

[kryt0n]

Hi Guys. I have got my PR a couple of months ago and did my landing in may and then came back to my home country in a week. My PR card were mailed to the address provided (family member) and my family member brought it to my home country in-person (so nice of him to do that). Now I am confused if I can travel using the PR card or using COPR (I am in US so can travel by land as well)? If I travel using PR card and if the immigration officer cross verify the dates on my passport then wouldn't they question me on how I got my PR card while I was outside canada? Has anyone done something similar? Please advise.

It's fine. Use your pr card to travel. Lots of people post their pr card outside of Canada for orders to then use.

 

[deadbird]

It's fine. Use your pr card to travel. Lots of people post their pr card outside of Canada for orders to then use.

I second that. I called up CIC and asked them the exact same question and they replied that they are ok if someone else mails it or brings it to you.

 

[harshmtre]

All the Indians on Student Visas in US, did you guys get pN or did you get ITA directly from EE? If so, what were your CRS scores? A student with Masters with 2 years exp and high IELTS lands around 455 CRS score whichbis way below the cut off.

 

[deadbird]

All the Indians on Student Visas in US, did you guys get pN or did you get ITA directly from EE? If so, what were your CRS scores? A student with Masters with 2 years exp and high IELTS lands around 455 CRS score whichbis way below the cut off.

3 years work experience will get you +25 points.

 

[harshmtre]

3 years work experience will get you +25 points.

True, but OPT is exactly 3 years and total exp may be a few days less than that. Does CIC calculate work experience month to month (e.g. June 2013 - June 2016 as 3 years) or exact dates? (E.g. June 12, 2013 - June 10, 2016 which is less than 3 years).

 

[21Goose]

Month to month. They don't ask for exact dates, just the month you started.

 

[mukulabd]

Are there any benefits of Canadian PR when traveling to US if you are not a US citizens or green card holder? I have read on articles that you still have to go through the visa process.. H1b or visitor visa. Just wanted to take more opinions.

 

[deadbird]

Are there any benefits of Canadian PR when traveling to US if you are not a US citizens or green card holder? I have read on articles that you still have to go through the visa process.. H1b or visitor visa. Just wanted to take more opinions.

Yes, you still need a visa to enter the US. On the other hand, if you are working in the US on H1 and hold a canadian PR then entering the US is a little faster through the nexus program (https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/nexus).

 

[mukulabd]

Yes, you still need a visa to enter the US. On the other hand, if you are working in the US on H1 and hold a canadian PR then entering the US is a little faster through the nexus program (https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/nexus).

Ok great, thanks for the information!

 

[Rocky127]

Nice post...at least we can stay connected on issues like FBI PCC etc.

 

[smtele]

Yes, you still need a visa to enter the US. On the other hand, if you are working in the US on H1 and hold a canadian PR then entering the US is a little faster through the nexus program (https://www.cbp.gov/travel/trusted-traveler-programs/nexus).

Speaking of the Nexus program, have a question:

from: https://travel.gc.ca/travelling/documents/nexus

Eligibility information
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be citizens or permanent residents of Canada or citizens or resident aliens of the United States who have lived in either country for the last three consecutive years, or (since 2012) be Canadian or American citizens living outside Canada or the United States, or who have recently returned to either country and have not previously been able to meet the three-year residency requirement. Certain permanent residents are also exempted from the three-year residency requirement.

Exemption to the 3 year residency rule, from: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/prog/nexus/notice-avis-eng.html

Amendment to the Three-Year Residency Requirement
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In addition, certain permanent residents are also exempted from the three-year residency requirement. However, permanent residents who do not fall within an exempted group are reminded that the three-year residency requirement still applies.

Does anyone know who exactly falls in this "exempted" group?

 

[deadbird]

True, but OPT is exactly 3 years and total exp may be a few days less than that. Does CIC calculate work experience month to month (e.g. June 2013 - June 2016 as 3 years) or exact dates? (E.g. June 12, 2013 - June 10, 2016 which is less than 3 years).

I didn't realize you are a fresh grad. Perhaps get one more year work experience from India and apply from there. It doesn't make a difference if you are applying from the USA or India.

 

[Jaywalker]

I included my 401k in my POF documents, but in the GCMS notes they appear to have disregarded my 401k. The officer mentioned that my etrade account (stocks and cash) exceeded the minimum requirement.

I had read a few months back that another user used her 401k only and it was accepted.

So all in all, it appears to be an acceptable form of funds, but there's no 'guarantee' they will accept it. Just be aware that you'll probably lose around 30% of your 401k if you withdraw/liquidate it early.

Best of luck!

Sorry to bump the old thread. I also have an etrade account and Its an easiest way for me to submit POF. Did you ask etrade to give you a customised letter or you just submitted the last statement? I get RSU from my company and they go directly to my etrade account. I have more than sufficient money in etrade account to show as POF. Please advice. Thanks