Can Refugee Claimant Apply for PR under Skilled Worker Scheme?

[mariatt]

Hi

I'm a declined claimant for Refugees, however, when I try online assessment for Skilled Worker Qualification and totaled 72 points. 

My questions is am I able to apply under Skilled Worker Scheme while waitng for further instructions from CIC?

Your input will be very much appreciated!!

[Leon]

The skilled worker program is waiting for new rules which haven't been published yet but they are already working by them so you can't bypass it by applying now.  I would wait a couple of months for the new rules to see what will happen.  You could try for QSW if you speak French.  You could also try to get a job offer and temporary work permit and an employer who is willing to apply for PNP with you but since you tried to claim refugee, you have already said you want to stay in Canada so that might affect you trying to get a temporary permit.

[wenny]

May I ask what is PNP?

[wenny]

Hi Leon

Thanks for your prompt reply, I've already been working with my current employer for almost 2 yrs.  I've just got promoted and recognised as Employee of the Year.. I can see my career is somehow taking off.. the only thing that is stopping me right now is my status.. May I just ask where am I able to find out the updates on the new rules? is it on cic website? I can ask my employer if they can apply PNP for me.. but what does PNP stands for? Please advise...

I've just got my PRRA application... guess I've to leave before all these new rules applies..

Anyways, thanks again!!

[Leon]

PNP is a provincial nominee program.  Each province has their own rules but if you are a skilled worker and your employer supports you, normally you can get PR.  You can go to http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/provincial/apply-who.asp to find the PNP of your province and see if you qualify.

If you have been on a skilled permit for 2 years, you can also apply through CEC, see http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

There is very little on the CIC website about the new rules for FSW but they have said that they are already applying them to applications since February this year even though they don't know what they are yet, basically leaving skilled worker applications on hold waiting for the new rules.