Recent content by apollobay

Hi all, I am in a tricky situation and wondering if it's worth taking the chance. My COPR will expire on 20 April and my wedding is on 3rd April. Does anyone know if I raise a webform on 3rd April it would be looked at by 20 April. If not, my COPR will expire and I don't know what that means. My...

Could someone with knowledge please shed light on this for me. Thanks

Hi fellow dreamers, I received OINP invitation in last round and I am planning to apply by mid May. Could someone with knowledge help me with regards to Work History section. I worked from mid 2009 till mid 2013, took break/tried to start business but failed, joined corporate world again in late...

Hi All, I'm in pool with 450+ points and expecting to get an OINP NOI in the next couple of draws (fingers crossed). I have a question regarding gap in employment for OINP Applications. My employment history is more like: 3.5 years full time salaried, 4.5 years gap (personal reasons + failed...

Hi Team, I know some of us are unfortunate to have fallen in the no man's land of Postgraduate diploma (one semester). As described in other threads, WES has issued my ECA result for a legit one year postgrad diploma (full time, 52 weeks, 8 subjects) as Postgrad diploma (one semester). I know...

Hi, I've just landed myself in this no man's land with one semester evaluation for a 1 year postgrad diploma. I hate WES. But, do you think it is acceptable to choose 1 year in EE profile. Your help is much appreciated. Thanks

Yes, I’m looking at Alberta / Ontario as they don’t require an offer for the NOI. Fingers crossed with 458 CRS though

That’s right, I could come down for 3 months in person to complete it onshore - just not sure if that’s enough during COVID. Otherwise, I understand that the instructions are to be onshore for at least 8 months to get points for Canadian Education

Good question :D I think I just like Canada and it’s culture/people, not to mention the snowy winters which are never going to happen down under. I see your point around job market and employer demands for MS or PhD - I’ve got loads of cloud, data & analytics certs from industry bodies. Hope...

Unfortunately, studying full time at a uni is not an option worth considering since I’m on $180K AUD atm - happy to lose some fat and settle down for $150K ish for a year or two to keep going. But, going back to uni full time and leaving a job worth $180K may not be a good idea at the age of 33...

Looks like a typical catch 22 problem here. Need a job offer for YP, and a positive LMIA for EE via WHV - do you know which one is more feasible given the realities of cross border job search hiccups. I am not sure if it’s easy to get a job offer offshore (YP) or onshore (WHV) - could please...

Wow, haven’t thought it would take 1 year for processing IEC/WHV :rolleyes: I would lose points for age as the years pass by and the wait is always nail biting; couldn’t hold my breath for 3 days to get 9988 in IELTS :eek: 1 year seems like a lot of time; could you please point me to the source...

I reckon it makes sense after reading for four times now :). So, my options (really) are: Apply for WHV (without any job offer), come & work for one year (with any employer) to claim Canada experience after 12 months. Not sure if I can get extra 50 points in case the Employer chooses to offer...

Thanks for that explanation Naturgrl - it’s kind of depressing to know this, but glad to face the facts nonetheless :D Am I correct to assume that Employers don’t need an LMIA to offer me a job once I have the open work permit through IEC/WHV? or do you reckon they still need a positive LMIA to...

Hi there, I have got 458 CRS score after maxing out on IELTS. Would anyone know if I (as an Australian citizen) need LMIA to get an employment offer? or is the below scenario playsible: I apply for IEC (open work permit as part of Working Holiday visa as I’m < 35) - 100% possible once the next...