Keep studying more 1 year or go to work

[henry071190]

Hi,

I'm a 35-year-old student studying 1-year program in Toronto. I'll graduate next month. I have a job offer working in a tech position now.
I'm facing a dilemma between 2 options:
1. Graduate and start work with 1-year PGWP => apply for PR after 1 year
2. Keep studying one more course to get a 3-year PGWP, then look for another opportunity later => apply for PR after 1 year

I want to get PR as asap. Could anyone give me some piece of advice?

Thanks
Khenry

 

[scylla]

Hi,

I'm a 35-year-old student studying 1-year program in Toronto. I'll graduate next month. I have a job offer working in a tech position now.
I'm facing a dilemma between 2 options:
1. Graduate and start work with 1-year PGWP => apply for PR after 1 year
2. Keep studying one more course to get a 3-year PGWP, then look for another opportunity later => apply for PR after 1 year

I want to get PR as asap. Could anyone give me some piece of advice?

Thanks
Khenry

How many points do you have under EE? Keep in mind that you can't count job offer points without an approved LMIA.

 

[henry071190]

How many points do you have under EE? Keep in mind that you can't count job offer points without an approved LMIA.

I have 460point which I believe I will never be able to compete in EE stream. What I want is OINP for tech stream
About job offer point without LMIA, I don’t know it. You mean I can not apply for STEM without LMIA?

 

[scylla]

I have 460point which I believe I will never be able to compete in EE stream. What I want is OINP for tech stream
About job offer point without LMIA, I don’t know it. You mean I can not apply for STEM without LMIA?

No, I mean that if you want to claim 50 job offer points under Express Entry, your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA.

A one year PGWP is always risky if your priority is PR. People sometimes run out of time before they receive ITA / nomination. A 2-3 year PGWP is much safer. Ultimately your call.

 

[henry071190]

No, I mean that if you want to claim 50 job offer points under Express Entry, your employer needs to obtain an approved LMIA.

A one year PGWP is always risky if your priority is PR. People sometimes run out of time before they receive ITA / nomination. A 2-3 year PGWP is much safer. Ultimately your call.

I know it’s risky. My strategy is after my PGWP is expired, my wife will get(buy) LMIA to extend her OWP to continue working. Then I will be able to apply new OWP. Do you think it could work or not?