3rd Work Permit Approved...what next?

[IrishinCanada]

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd pop back for some more advice from the people on here...

So I arrived in Canada in November 2009 with an open work permit from Ireland and have just received a new work permit which will keep me here until late 2012. I was wondering if I can take the steps to apply for Permanent residency yet or is it too early?

The only issue is that I was unable to work from May to October 2011 due to the fact that I had to wait for my status to be restored, so I haven't worked a full 24 months officially. So I'm not sure what is the best option for me, the Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class.

And when should I start to apply for this? Can someone provide some help with this?

Thanks.

[IrishinCanada]

Anyone?

[job_seeker]

If you qualify for the FSW, then why not?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp

Under CEC you have to complete the two years skilled work experience.

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd pop back for some more advice from the people on here...

So I arrived in Canada in November 2009 with an open work permit from Ireland and have just received a new work permit which will keep me here until late 2012. I was wondering if I can take the steps to apply for Permanent residency yet or is it too early?

The only issue is that I was unable to work from May to October 2011 due to the fact that I had to wait for my status to be restored, so I haven't worked a full 24 months officially. So I'm not sure what is the best option for me, the Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class.

And when should I start to apply for this? Can someone provide some help with this?

Thanks.

[IrishinCanada]

Thanks for your thoughts, I've already emailed the IEC people as I've still only used one 1 year working holiday permit to stay here, when I arrived first. They've changed the laws recently around that, now you can get a 2nd year and it doesn't have to be consecutive, which would prevent a lot of headaches while I'm waiting on PR status.

Waiting to get an answer on that.