Applying for PR or work permit questions.

[Likon]

Hello.

I (37 years old) and my wife (32) want to move to Canada from the UK.
We are thinking about either applying for PR or getting a work permit.
We are skilled workers in the IT industry with over 10 years of experience.
We are both British and Polish passport holders.

Can someone advise if:

1. Can I still apply for IEC when I'm over the age limit? Is the age limit very strict or CA Immigration is overall flexible on that?
2. If my wife gets IEC, can I apply for an open work permit under a new scheme of eligibility to work for spouses (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...t/temporary/need-permit/working-family.html)?
3. If she moves inside the current company to Canada, can I apply for an open work permit under a new scheme of eligibility to work for spouses?
4. With the new rules for skilled workers do we still need to have some CSR score when applying for PR? or it's now a bit easier to get PR?


Would appreciate any insight on that.

Thank you!

 

[Naturgrl]

Hello.

I (37 years old) and my wife (32) want to move to Canada from the UK.
We are thinking about either applying for PR or getting a work permit.
We are skilled workers in the IT industry with over 10 years of experience.
We are both British and Polish passport holders.

Can someone advise if:

1. Can I still apply for IEC when I'm over the age limit? Is the age limit very strict or CA Immigration is overall flexible on that?
2. If my wife gets IEC, can I apply for an open work permit under a new scheme of eligibility to work for spouses (https://www.canada.ca/en/immigratio...t/temporary/need-permit/working-family.html)?
3. If she moves inside the current company to Canada, can I apply for an open work permit under a new scheme of eligibility to work for spouses?
4. With the new rules for skilled workers do we still need to have some CSR score when applying for PR? or it's now a bit easier to get PR? What is your CRS score based on ECA and IELTS?


Would appreciate any insight on that.

Thank you!

Have you even read the IEC guidelines? Your link doesn’t work.
1. You are too old (must be under 35). For the UK, it is for those under 30. Poland under 35. As a Polish citizen, she can get one year permit.
2. Not sure what the “new scheme” is but no. You can come as a visitor. If your wife gets a skilled job then you may be eligible to apply for an open work. That will take months to process. Given her IEC is one year, then she needs a job ASAP for you to get a work permit before her IEC permit expires.
3. So she is working for a company now that has Canadian office?
4. What new rules for skilled workers? Current scores are over 490. Not easy to get PR unless you have a Masters, fluent in French and English, and have a job offer with LMIA.



https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/

 

[Likon]

Have you even read the IEC guidelines? Your link doesn’t work.
1. You are too old (must be under 35). For the UK, it is for those under 30. Poland under 35. As a Polish citizen, she can get one year permit.
2. Not sure what the “new scheme” is but no. You can come as a visitor. If your wife gets a skilled job then you may be eligible to apply for an open work. That will take months to process. Given her IEC is one year, then she needs a job ASAP for you to get a work permit before her IEC permit expires.
3. So she is working for a company now that has Canadian office?
4. What new rules for skilled workers? Current scores are over 490. Not easy to get PR unless you have a Masters, fluent in French and English, and have a job offer with LMIA.



https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/work-canada/iec/

Thank for your replay.

Reg point 2. So if she would find a work under IEC then I can apply for work permit as well right?
Reg point 3. Yes, she works for international company that has offices in UK, Canada and UK.

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank for your replay.

Reg point 2. So if she would find a work under IEC then I can apply for work permit as well right?
Reg point 3. Yes, she works for international company that has offices in UK, Canada and UK.

You can apply once she has a skilled job, 3 pay stubs and an employment letter proving that she has a job for at least 6 months. Given processing times, you may only get in a few months of work.

She may be eligible for an ICT LMIA-exempt work permit if her employer is eligible, willing and can show technical knowledge that no one in the Canadian offices have. Her employer needs to fill out all the paperwork and submit. Then once she has LMIA exempt permit, she can apply for a closed work permit. You may be eligible for an open work permit but not guaranteed.

 

[Likon]

Thank you.

So for I can only apply for work permit when she will work at least 6 months in her new job?

 

[Naturgrl]

Thank you.

So for I can only apply for work permit when she will work at least 6 months in her new job?

If she is on an IEC, she will need proof of employment in a skilled job for at least 6 months and paystubs. Her having an IEC work permit doesn’t give you a work permit. As stated on the IEC site.

Dependants
Your dependants can’t come with you to Canada under the IEC program. However, they may apply to visit, study or work in Canada. We’ll look at your application separately from theirs.

 

[Likon]

Sorry, this is still not fully clear. She is getting the job today, I can apply for the work permit 6 months from today? Or if the employer writes some letter that they will hire her for more than 6 months can I apply for a work permit even today?

 

[scylla]

Sorry, this is still not fully clear. She is getting the job today, I can apply for the work permit 6 months from today? Or if the employer writes some letter that they will hire her for more than 6 months can I apply for a work permit even today?

Assuming she comes on an IEC, she needs to arrive in Canada and start working in the job before you can apply (that's the only way she can get the pay stubs). She wants to have three pay stubs before you submit your application. The employer also provides a letter confirming the duration of her employment is at least six months. You can apply once she has the pay stubs and the letter. So likely around 6-8 weeks after she arrives in Canada and starts working in a qualifying job.

 

[Naturgrl]

Sorry, this is still not fully clear. She is getting the job today, I can apply for the work permit 6 months from today? Or if the employer writes some letter that they will hire her for more than 6 months can I apply for a work permit even today?

A job offer means nothing. Does she have a work permit? And what type of work permit - IEC or ICT LMIA-exempt. On IEC, she has to come to Canada, work, get paystubs to prove employment and provide updated employment letter. Then you can apply for a work permit. So assume 6-8 weeks of work then you can apply for a work permit that will take several months.

 

[Likon]

Thank you guys. I was trying to find any of that info on canada.ca but I can't. Do you know maybe where is it?

 

[Likon]

What are the processing times for an open work permit if I would apply? How long I need to wait to get it?

 

[Naturgrl]

What are the processing times for an open work permit if I would apply? How long I need to wait to get it?

Processing time are 5-6 months (168 days) for a work permit if you are inside Canada as a visitor. So once she works two months, you can apply. You will get to work for 4-5 months in Canada.

 

[scylla]

Thank you guys. I was trying to find any of that info on canada.ca but I can't. Do you know maybe where is it?

https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=177&top=17

 

[Likon]

wow 5-6 months that's not gonna work :/ if that would be 5-6 weeks then that's ok.

 

[scylla]

What are the processing times for an open work permit if I would apply? How long I need to wait to get it?

If your wife's employer is willing to support it and your wife qualifies, IMO the best option would be an ICT (intra company transfer) work permit. This is a closed work permit that your wife's employer would apply for on her behalf to transfer her to their operations in Canada. This would allow you to apply for a spousal open work permit sooner (vs. the IEC where you would need to wait for your wife to arrive in Canada and work for a while). First step for the ICT is to determine if your wife meets the specialized knowledge criteria and the employer is willing to go through this process. The ICT is employer dependent - it's not something you can apply for yourselves. Just my two cents.