Transition from work permit to PR

[chotasahib]

I'm confused about certain parts of the process of gaining PR status, and was hoping someone could advise me. I took a job in Fredericton, NB (at UNB) and moved here in January. My employer obtained an LMO from HRSDC in order for me to take the job, and I am on a two-year work permit. The job itself is a probationary four-year tenure-track position. My wife and I have intended all along to make this a permanent move, so I am attempting to go the NB Provincial Nominee route.

My main concern at the moment is the issue of settlement funds. While my salary supports us well, it would be very difficult to come up with the required amount for a family of four, which I gather is approaching $20K. So I wonder:

(1) Am I correct in understanding that the only time settlement funds are waived is when one has an AEO?
(2) If that is the case, would it be possible for my employer to apply for an AEO at this late date, when I have already been in the position for nearly nine months?
(3) Will getting an AEO be hampered by the fact that this is technically a probationary position?

Thanks for any and all advice!

[chotasahib]

Just an update to add that I got a callback from my NB immigration officer, and it seems my questions are moot--as a "Job Offer Applicant" in the provincial nominee program, they will need to have access to my financial information, but they will not need to see any specific amount (they just need to see that my salary is enough to support my family). Phew. I think that between the NB gov't website and the CIC website, they could make this much clearer.

[d_chiva]

Hi,

I have the same situation as you have,,i arrive here in NB May18,2010 and i inquire at Service New Brunswixk about the PN program by Employer support. They told me to wait for 6 months before i can submit my application. Anyways, how is your application? have you submitted your application for PN program? is it really required about financial statement?