NLPNP pathways

[Jaypatel9o]

Hi,
I recently moved from Ontario to st.johns
I am doing a job as pharmacy assistant and I recently got a pgwp in March 2026
I done environmental technician diploma in Ontario and done 2 month online course of pharmacy assistant ( Excel college from Vancouver )
I want to apply for PR but I don’t know if I can be eligible for any pathway
Because my pharmacy is not eligible for AIP and I am not eligible for NLPNP express since I don’t think I have 67 points even after 1 year and NLPNP non express require job related to program for outsiders
So I am stucked here…

 

[Naturgrl]

So you moved for a job.

Well to apply for PR you need to be invited so what is your CRS score? If not high enough for CEC draws then learn French.

 

[Jaypatel9o]

So you moved for a job.

Well to apply for PR you need to be invited so what is your CRS score? If not high enough for CEC draws then learn French.

As 12th pass and diploma holder my highest CRS score with ielts can be 430 around
Is there any other way than learning French
Like finding my field job in this province or any other
Or after 1 year pharmacy here then moving to Nova Scotia or NB like province if they don’t require job related to program for PNP file.

 

[Naturgrl]

As 12th pass and diploma holder my highest CRS score with ielts can be 430 around
Is there any other way than learning French
Like finding my field job in this province or any other
Or after 1 year pharmacy here then moving to Nova Scotia or NB like province if they don’t require job related to program for PNP file.

For EE, French is the option. NS and NB require job offers with eligible employers. You didn't study in those provinces so at a disadvantage too. You need work experience in those provinces with employee support. Research their programs.

 

[canuck78]

Hi,
I recently moved from Ontario to st.johns
I am doing a job as pharmacy assistant and I recently got a pgwp in March 2026
I done environmental technician diploma in Ontario and done 2 month online course of pharmacy assistant ( Excel college from Vancouver )
I want to apply for PR but I don’t know if I can be eligible for any pathway
Because my pharmacy is not eligible for AIP and I am not eligible for NLPNP express since I don’t think I have 67 points even after 1 year and NLPNP non express require job related to program for outsiders
So I am stucked here…

Did you get a study for the pharmacy assistant program? Were you studying at both programs at the same time? Did you declare your phamacy assistant diploma when you applied for PGWP? How long is your PGWP? If there a reason you moved to NL? A huge number of temporary residents became PSWs and then pharmacy assistants so is not longer an easy pathway to PR.

 

[Jaypatel9o]

For EE, French is the option. NS and NB require job offers with eligible employers. You didn't study in those provinces so at a disadvantage too. You need work experience in those provinces with employee support. Research their programs.

Did you get a study for the pharmacy assistant program? Were you studying at both programs at the same time? Did you declare your phamacy assistant diploma when you applied for PGWP? How long is your PGWP? If there a reason you moved to NL? A huge number of temporary residents became PSWs and then pharmacy assistants so is not longer an easy pathway to PR.

It was just 2 months online course which I done when I was in applied status of pgwp
( I studied that course after I done my graduation in environmental technician )
my pgwp is till March 2029

 

[Naturgrl]

It was just 2 months online course which I done when I was in applied status of pgwp
( I studied that course after I done my graduation in environmental technician )
my pgwp is till March 2029

So research PNPs with eligible job offer and designated employer.

 

[canuck78]

It was just 2 months online course which I done when I was in applied status of pgwp
( I studied that course after I done my graduation in environmental technician )
my pgwp is till March 2029

You still needed a study permit if it was a Canadian school and if it was right after your arrival in Canada. Did you declare you were currently studying on your PGWP? These may be issues if you apply for PR.

Getting PR as a pharmacy assistant is very competitive these days. You need to do everything possible to increase your score because it is very low compared to most pharmacy assistants and healthcare workers. Do you have any foreign work experience? You need to find an employer willing to support your PR application. It is very difficult to secure PR these days.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...-permit/eligibility/study-without-permit.html

 

[Jaypatel9o]

You still needed a study permit if it was a Canadian school and if it was right after your arrival in Canada. Did you declare you were currently studying on your PGWP? These may be issues if you apply for PR.

Getting PR as a pharmacy assistant is very competitive these days. You need to do everything possible to increase your score because it is very low compared to most pharmacy assistants and healthcare workers. Do you have any foreign work experience? You need to find an employer willing to support your PR application. It is very difficult to secure PR these days.

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...-permit/eligibility/study-without-permit.html

I already applied for pgwp but it came year later but during applied status I done online course which was just 2 months duration so it’s not mention in pgwp

 

[canuck78]

I already applied for pgwp but it came year later but during applied status I done online course which was just 2 months duration so it’s not mention in pgwp

As long as you hadn’t started the application when you applied then you are fine. No having a study permit for the course when you needs one is an issue. If you worked more than 24 hours when you were doing the course is also an issue. You don’t need a study permit for a program that is less than 6 months in length if you start the course right after arriving in Canada but otherwise you need a study permit to do a Canadian degree course.

 

[Jaypatel9o]

As long as you hadn’t started the application when you applied then you are fine. No having a study permit for the course when you needs one is an issue. If you worked more than 24 hours when you were doing the course is also an issue. You don’t need a study permit for a program that is less than 6 months in length if you start the course right after arriving in Canada but otherwise you need a study permit to do a Canadian degree course.

Yes I was entitled to do full time work in applied status but since the course was online and classes was only on Saturday & Sunday so it was part time study. But if I am not sure if there is a case Ircc consider this course as training of my pharmacy assistant work, would it be helpful for NLPNP international graduate pathway?