For PINOY: About Express Entry Application. Share your idea!

[LOVK]

hi guys..

may mga kilala ba kayong pnp waiting for ppr? nsa anong aor date na ang nkkrcve ng ppr ngaun? kasi sa tracker nsa feb 14 plang e. thanks

 

[liz2017]

hi guys..

may mga kilala ba kayong pnp waiting for ppr? nsa anong aor date na ang nkkrcve ng ppr ngaun? kasi sa tracker nsa feb 14 plang e. thanks

me....march 13 AOR.......193 days now

 

[LOVK]

me....march 13 AOR.......193 days now

did you call cio? ano ng status mo sa ee account mo?

 

[liz2017]

did you call cio? ano ng status mo sa ee account mo?

I did, sabi my file was transferred na daw sa manila visa office.....BG status sa EE profile NA pa rin.
NA since July 12....

ikaw?

 

[LOVK]

I did, sabi my file was transferred na daw sa manila visa office.....BG status sa EE profile NA pa rin.
NA since July 12....

ikaw?

march 3 aor pero ee profile ip1 padin. pm kita para mabilis hehe

 

[abegailgilo]

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Medical Examination or Security request letter
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Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) letter

 

[athelene]

Hello, forum newbie here.

I've been reading the posts in this thread and I'm really grateful for the helpful information pertaining the EE. It made me realize how much work/effort it requires to migrate to Canada and how I should prepare for a lot of things, hehe. Congrats po sa mga nakapagmigrate na and to those na pupunta na ng Canada!

I've been thinking of migrating to Canada for a while now, but I never checked the actual requirements until lately. I'd like to ask if anyone (or anyone you know) na architect who has successfully migrated to Canada? I'm somewhat an entry level architectural designer (with 4+ years of experience, the first two of which was internship--the required internship to take the board exam in the Philippines). I'm a bit unsure whether to select the Architect (NOC category A) or Architectural Technician (NOC category B) job title, because the job description seems very similar. The work I do is mostly office work (CAD, 3D), although during my internship I was able to do a bit of project management/site supervision. In my current office I rarely meet clients or consultants.

I'm looking to start my EE profile by middle or end of next year (I'm still saving up for the POF) to try to apply for FSW-outland. Is the POF required already if let's say I opt for PNP now (maybe Ontario), considering it takes months to get nominated?

 

[angelistamaria]

I'm looking to start my EE profile by middle or end of next year (I'm still saving up for the POF) to try to apply for FSW-outland. Is the POF required already if let's say I opt for PNP now (maybe Ontario), considering it takes months to get nominated?

Hi Kabayan! I can't answer the PNP queries but I just wanted to share these:

Just a thought: since you're an architect and in the construction, engineering and design industry, have you considered moving to British Columbia? The industry in northern BC is booming. http://info.prepareforcanada.com/live-webinars-for-newcomers-to-canada (they hold the webinar for BC monthly so you can attend the next one)... I have no other info on their PN program though.

A side note: architectural graduates are not necessary architects in Canada-- watch the video of Dr. Laroche on youtube, which explains a bit how the Canadian job market and job titles work. He actually uses 'architects' as the example.
So yeah, look at the NOC descriptions closely (versus the job title) which ever matches your job responsibility better.

 

[arthurmr]

If I recall correctly, you should already have the funds in your account at least 3 months prior to the (submission of) application, and then you must maintain it throughout the processing period (i.e. post-ITA).

Try checking your potential scores too using the "Come to Canada" tool or the CRS calculator here. If you have enough points (>400), you might not even need a PNP. Most PNPs nowadays have their own processing fees.

 

[athelene]

Just a thought: since you're an architect and in the construction, engineering and design industry, have you considered moving to British Columbia? The industry in northern BC is booming. http://info.prepareforcanada.com/live-webinars-for-newcomers-to-canada (they hold the webinar for BC monthly so you can attend the next one)... I have no other info on their PN program though.

A side note: architectural graduates are not necessary architects in Canada-- watch the video of Dr. Laroche on youtube, which explains a bit how the Canadian job market and job titles work. He actually uses 'architects' as the example.
So yeah, look at the NOC descriptions closely (versus the job title) which ever matches your job responsibility better.

Thank you for the link. I am open to trying BC, although my preference is Ontario, as I have mother-side relatives that migrated there a few years ago (they're now Canadian citizens). I'll do a more thorough look again at the NOC descriptions then; but I really hope someone with architectural background can share their experience about choosing which NOC code they used.

If I recall correctly, you should already have the funds in your account at least 3 months prior to the (submission of) application, and then you must maintain it throughout the processing period (i.e. post-ITA).

Try checking your potential scores too using the "Come to Canada" tool or the CRS calculator here. If you have enough points (>400), you might not even need a PNP. Most PNPs nowadays have their own processing fees.

Hmm, I see. Thank you for that information. I'm about a third of the way to the required settlement fund for an individual, but my funds are in my local bank in Taiwan (where I currently work). I plan to transfer the money to my bank in the Philippines and get the bank certificate there, as I'm sure the bank certificate they will issue here will be in Chinese.

I have tried the Come to Canada tool, and it says I potentially can get 460+ points (assuming I can ace the IELTS General) with my Master's degree from Taiwan. I also tried the free degree equivalency from WES, they say that my BS in the Philippines is equivalent to Bachelor's degree (4 years) in Canada, and my Master's degree from Taiwan might be equivalent to a Master's degree in Canada.

 

[jphong14]

Hello everyone! Just a question, the work experience that I have is managing a Water Refilling Station station for 3 years and I think it falls under NOC 0 as a Retail Manager based on the Duties and Responsibilities. I am not the owner, a relative of mine is, and I am the one who has been handling the business. What proof of employment do you think they will ask from me aside from Reference Letters (COE), ITR, etc.

What problem(s) may I encounter? Thanks in advance!

 

[babyfreeverse]

Hello, forum newbie here.

I've been reading the posts in this thread and I'm really grateful for the helpful information pertaining the EE. It made me realize how much work/effort it requires to migrate to Canada and how I should prepare for a lot of things, hehe. Congrats po sa mga nakapagmigrate na and to those na pupunta na ng Canada!

I've been thinking of migrating to Canada for a while now, but I never checked the actual requirements until lately. I'd like to ask if anyone (or anyone you know) na architect who has successfully migrated to Canada? I'm somewhat an entry level architectural designer (with 4+ years of experience, the first two of which was internship--the required internship to take the board exam in the Philippines). I'm a bit unsure whether to select the Architect (NOC category A) or Architectural Technician (NOC category B) job title, because the job description seems very similar. The work I do is mostly office work (CAD, 3D), although during my internship I was able to do a bit of project management/site supervision. In my current office I rarely meet clients or consultants.

I'm looking to start my EE profile by middle or end of next year (I'm still saving up for the POF) to try to apply for FSW-outland. Is the POF required already if let's say I opt for PNP now (maybe Ontario), considering it takes months to get nominated?

Hello! If in case you really do get a CRS of 460, you're eligible for direct ITA. no need to go through any PNP and yoi are free to live anywhere you wish.

Advise ko lang, start now. take your IELTS, get your ECA kasi medyo matagal din yon minsan. It could also take months. Ipon ka habang nag aantay ng results. Bababa din kasi CRS mo habang natanda ka. Madami sa OINP threads namin, gift deeds ginawa nila and they were nominated. Syempre better ang may pera na sa account talaga.

 

[angelistamaria]

Mga kabayan, I have a question: we squeaked by the minimum POF during application. Post PPR, our family wants to gift us some extra funds. Do we need to show where it came from (e.g. have a gift deed/ affidavit) to the immigration officer on landing? Or will they not mind the amount as long as you declare minimum to higher than minimum POF? Please and thank you po!

 

[mic-mic]

Hello! It's been a while since I posted here. After all the issues we faced, just wanted to share the good news na officially PR na kami!

 

[arthurmr]

Mga kabayan, I have a question: we squeaked by the minimum POF during application. Post PPR, our family wants to gift us some extra funds. Do we need to show where it came from (e.g. have a gift deed/ affidavit) to the immigration officer on landing? Or will they not mind the amount as long as you declare minimum to higher than minimum POF? Please and thank you po!

Looks like they're only concerned about the minimum since the purpose is for you to survive financially while settling down there.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp