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    Please help: Primary occupation (Five-digit NOC Code)

    Hello all, I'm confused about what should I give as my primary occupation. I've been a software engineer since past 8 years. 6 years aboard and 2 years in Canada. Recently I've been promoted to a manager, but the offer letter I was given when joining the company was for an engineer. So, most of...
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    LMIA exempt Job offer format for express entry?

    Hello all, what is the job offer format I need to submit if when I receive my ITA? My job offer is LMIA exempt. I do have a job offer [form imm5802] which was used to apply for a closed work permit. It seems to have all the details required from a job offer in a very good format, as described...
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    Not getting points for LMIA exempt job offer 1 year has elapsed.

    Hello, I've updated my profile today [sunday may 7th] that I have completed 1 year on my job. I was thinking I'll get the 50 points for the job offer which is LMIA exempt. I haven't received the points and it has been 2 hours after update. Can anyone shed some light on it? relevant info from...
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    NOC code of current work permit

    Hello all, I was hired as an engineer on my closed work permit, but during this time I've changed to a managerial position. We did apply to IRCC to make changes in work permit - they have approved the request. I want to know what should I write for the following question in my EE application...
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    "have one year of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time work)"

    Hello, all I've been working for my employer for 11 months now on LMIA exempt work permit. I haven't crossed 1 full year yet, but I have cross the "equal amount of part time work" requirement which is 30 hours per week. I've been working 5 days a week from 9 to 5pm. Can I mark this button as...
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    OINP total processing time [Foreign worker]

    I talked to my company lawyers for OINP. They said I qualified for foreign worker stream and the total processing time is 4 months to get the EOI and then 26 from there to get the PR. I was dumb founded. This seems totally strange I'm a tech employee having a CRS score of 430 [will be 480 by...
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    Will CEC specific draw go away?

    It seems there might not be any more CEC draws in 2021 till July 2022 https://www.cicnews.com/2021/11/ircc-looking-to-tackle-express-entry-backlogs-before-resuming-fswp-and-cec-invitations-1119698.html#gs.hr1m9z Also CEC draw was only conducted from 2020-2021 because of covid it seems. I do not...
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    Changing employers and work permits during OINP processing

    Folks, after much deliberation [as u must have seen from my post] I've decided to act on my OINP. A little context - In Vancouver on closed work-permit with employer - A - Switching jobs to employer B on a LMIA exempt work permit [c20 reciprocal visa]. This is happening and should take 1-2...
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    Job offer points

    Hello all. Will I get job offer points if it is a fresh job offer? I have an indefinite job offer, full time. I read online that the job offer has to be there for 1 year. Does this mean that I should be employed in Canada for 1 year or is it that the offer should allow employment for at least 1...
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    Can I apply both through CEC and PNP

    Hello all I got a NOI from Ontario, but I'm in Vancouver. I don't really want to go to Ontario but will have to as a last resort. What I really want is CEC in Vancouver . My score is 455. Can I apply for both PNP and CEC and pick CEC once that comes in. If not last resort is to try out Ontario
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    No new draw today [27th Oct 2021]

    why isn't there a draw today on 27th Oct.
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    New employer in Toronto but I'm in Vancouver

    Can my new employer filed a closed work permit for me and I can still be in Vancouver? I'm wondering if this is possible. If ther's a way my employer will allow it but I'm wondering if IRCC may cause problems saying employer is in Tornoto and I need to be in Tornoto
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    Bridging work permit requirements

    Hi all I see one of the requirements for a bridging open work permit is "have a valid work permit that expires in 4 months or less" . What if my existing work permit has more than 4 months before expiry? I ask because my current employer [in Vancouver, BC] may file for my closed work permit...
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    Options to switch jobs in BC without having an open work permit or PR

    Context Moved to Canada, Vancouver from US on work permit which allows me to work for only a single employer. Has been 1 year since the move. Old employer now willing to provide remote work from Canada. I have to manage work authorization by myself. Old Employer has office in Toronto. I'm in...
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    Options to switch jobs in BC without having an open work permit or PR

    Context Moved to Canada, Vancouver from US on work permit which allows me to work for only a single employer. Has been 1 year since the move. Old employer now willing to provide remote work from Canada. I have to manage work authorization by myself. Old Employer has office in Toronto. I'm in...
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    OINP - EE - Human Capital Priorities Stream No Invitation yet

    Hi Folks, I created my profile in April of 2018, have a score of 412. I haven't recent any invitation from Ontario. I did qualify for Federal skilled workers program. (NOC 2173) and have an experience of 5+ years in the tech sector. Is there a chance that I'd get a nomination in the future?