Canadian Permanent Residence without high school qualification

[limhockkiong]

@scylla Yeah, CRS 301. Doesn't seem like he would make it with this score via the Federal Skilled Trades Program Express Entry even when high school completion is not required and assuming he successfully obtains an Alberta Trade Certificate and a job offer.

 

[scylla]

@scylla Yeah, CRS 301. Doesn't seem like he would make it with this score via the Federal Skilled Trades Program Express Entry even when high school completion is not required and assuming he successfully obtains an Alberta Trade Certificate and a job offer.

Yeah - I don't think that will get him there.

 

[limhockkiong]

I just got a call back from Alberta Advantage Immigration Office (AAIP) and after a few rounds of trying to get a clear “Yes” or “No” response to a simple question, I’m advised that “as of now, if he can obtain a trade certificate recognized by AIT and subsequently AAIP, then no ECA is required and therefore not having high school completion is ok”.

I guess my cousin could try pursuing the provincial AOS pathway and he needs a LMIA with his name, a job offer, get the red seal exam under his belt to get a nomination from
Alberta. I’m just not sure how this pathway integrates with at the federal level. So if Alberta recognizes him with a nomination, does he qualify to apply for PR (normally a federal government process)?

 

[canuck78]

I just got a call back from Alberta Advantage Immigration Office (AAIP) and after a few rounds of trying to get a clear “Yes” or “No” response to a simple question, I’m advised that “as of now, if he can obtain a trade certificate recognized by AIT and subsequently AAIP, then no ECA is required and therefore not having high school completion is ok”.

I guess my cousin could try pursuing the provincial AOS pathway and he needs a LMIA with his name, a job offer, get the red seal exam under his belt to get a nomination from
Alberta. I’m just not sure how this pathway integrates with at the federal level. So if Alberta recognizes him with a nomination, does he qualify to apply for PR (normally a federal government process)?

How is her going to get the trade certificate? Red seal? These are very big obstacles. Does he even have a TRV?

Although technically may be able to qualify realistically it will be very difficult. High school leaving is requirement for basic literacy these days and most have multiple post secondary degrees when they immigrate. The competition is just too high not to have high school leaving these days.