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So my employer sent a proposal back to the SINP since I last posted and we haven't heard anything back... my employer followed up and called the immigration officer and no response. Is this normal during the Job Approval phase? This is going well past the 8 weeks a JA is meant to take....

Thanks guys, my employer is being very supportive and we've sent a proposal back to SINP.

Do you know if they look at the base wage or wage inclusive of commissions? I'm confident I'd be closer to $20 by the time I can apply for CEC. Also, is it the case they want to see that wage ($17.31) paid across the full year of your work experience?

Thanks scylla for your response. The minimum wage in SK is $11.45. My wage is $16. However, after commissions, this may go to $17-$20 as it depends on the number of commissions I manage to get by the end of the year. The low end for my NOC is $17.31 / median $28.85 / high $38.89. I'm...

Hi guys, My employer put in a Job Approval for me based on my NOC, and the SINP said that I was not being paid the median wage for it. They asked my employer if they are willing to increase it. I didn't know about this requirement, but I understand it's a good mechanism to ensure wages aren't...

The government should be clear that jobs offers to workers on IEC WH visas do not qualify as "valid" for the purposes of permanent migration. I don't feel this was fairly or clearly disclosed to me. I respectfully dispute that "most work for a year or so and return home" - if you look at the...

I feel cheated by the government that none of this was disclosed clearly to me - I didn't know I liked Canada till later in life so my education and age are what they are, and I thought going on a work holiday visa and finding a skilled job would be a viable alternative. When I was clarifying...

This honestly has to be the biggest joke in the world! Why even bother waiting for a year then? My EE points will likely be so low that I'd be relying on a miracle like when the Immigration Minister invited everyone in a previous CEC pool for PR. Concurrent to this process my employer is also...

Thanks, scylla - so I just looked at it and I think I have: CLB 9 or higher: +24 points (24) 1-year certificate: +15 points (39) 6 or more years' experience: +15 points (54) Age 18-35: +12 points (66) Arranged employment in Canada: ....??? I SO confused. I simply have a 2-year IEC Working...

You've got to be kidding me. So being LMIA exempt does not allow me to claim points for a job offer on EE? In regards to your other questions, - Both NOCs 5122 or 1123 are applicable, and yes I have at least one year of continuous work experience in either - I wasn't asked to show proof of...

But I'm LMIA-exempt? I'm an open work permit and in accordance with IRCC regulations (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/offer-employment/lmia-exempt.html): "Jobs exempt from the LMIA ... reciprocal employment – lets...

Hi guys, I am getting absolutely fed up; I don't understand what I am doing wrong with regard to my Express Entry application as I constantly getting the message "Profile ineligible" when I try and submit my profile. I'm not stupid - I have tried everything. Key points of my application: I...

Well, I just got my test results. All 12s, what the hell lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yep. It's also good to have a friend who has a high level of mastery in English to review your Speaking and Writing answers against the benchmarks provided on their website.

I purchased the 'SPECIAL OFFER for CELPIP-General Practice Tests, Sets 1-8 (Online)' when I booked the test - it cost an extra $180 and it was worth it. You actually get 16 extra practice tests and sample responses, which I think is good to help you prepare and get used to the test format.

I took my CELPIP test in this Sunday just gone by. How soon? It depends on how good you are at English currently, how well you perform under pressure during the exam, and how difficult they make the test (some are harder, some are easier, it just depends on the mix of questions and your luck). I...

I'm a native English speaker and work in marketing as background, so you'd think I'd have an easy time at the exam but I didn't. I purchased my CELPIP package 2 months ago and I also bought 16 practice tests along with it (spent some $400 in total). I went through several components or entire...

There seem to be a fair few jobs but I doubt marketing will ever be a hot/high demand skill for immigration purposes, unlike IT and engineering. But luckily I have an open work permit so I can apply using this NOC code anyway under the SINP given I'm already here and hopefully will be getting...

Hi guys, I'm working in SK on an open-work permit and my job is unusual in that it covers several NOC codes: 0124 (communications/marketing), 1411 (general office support), sales manager (0601), and writing content (5122). Yeah, I do all of this in one job. My employer is helping me with my...