Can anyone check my logic re eligibility?

[Scruffyclarissa]

Hi everyone,

I've been round a few different options and now think I have something that works. Can anyone have a quick look to see if I have missed anything essential?

Plan is to study at probably Seneca college, which is a recognised place with a DLI number.
Do a 4 semester full time (although do I need to check official hours of study needed?) course which is related to my previous work experience. I think I'll get in on previous degree and english level.
I can prove I have funds for course, books, living, flight back for me and husband.
Can find somewhere affordable and nice to live commutable from college.
Also need to get visa for husband and children. I think that's straightforward enough.
Once study is nearly complete I then apply through a type of PNP for PR, or husband does, whoever looks better at that point.

Is there anything really obvious I've missed? This feels a bit too good to be true so I'm worried it is. Any other details I need to add?

thank you

 

[scylla]

There is no guarantee a visa will be granted for your husband and children to accompany you. They will certainly qualify to apply - however whether they are approved is a different matter and we've seen plenty of refusals here.

Studying in Canada and working in Canada doesn't guarantee you will be selected through PNP - although it does typically increase your chances. There are certainly plenty of individuals who study in Canada but don't manage to be selected for PR.

 

[Scruffyclarissa]

Ah, I was seeing that the wording of being eligible for an open work visa and presuming that it was almost automatic. I can't see any info on how they decide to grant one. He doesn't actually need a work visa, so a TRV would be another option if that's easier to get.

Regrading PNP, I think you've just found the hole in my logic. I was looking at Masters degrees originally, and the PNP for that looks more promising. For a 1 yr diploma I then need a job offer.

Thank you. Back to the drawing board.

 

[Scruffyclarissa]

Although husband meets the points for FSW so we could apply though that, but it's risky. Hmm.

 

[scylla]

Although husband meets the points for FSW so we could apply though that, but it's risky. Hmm.

How many points does he have under Express Entry? To qualify to apply, he needs to have at least 67 points under the FSW points system. However to actually be SELECTED for PR after he applies, he needs to have enough points under the Express Entry points system. Recently, only those with 480 or more points have been selected and it has never dropped below 450 since the program started.

 

[scylla]

Ah, I was seeing that the wording of being eligible for an open work visa and presuming that it was almost automatic. I can't see any info on how they decide to grant one. He doesn't actually need a work visa, so a TRV would be another option if that's easier to get.

Same risks with a TRV - no guarantee it will be approved.

For both the TRV and the open work permit, they will look to see that your husband has strong ties to his home country and has no plans on remaining in Canada long term to make their decision. If you come from a visa exempt country - then you'll be fine. If you're non-visa exempt - hard to say what will happen.

 

[Scruffyclarissa]

Same risks with a TRV - no guarantee it will be approved.

For both the TRV and the open work permit, they will look to see that your husband has strong ties to his home country and has no plans on remaining in Canada long term to make their decision. If you come from a visa exempt country - then you'll be fine. If you're non-visa exempt - hard to say what will happen.

We're both UK so fall under visa exempt in terms of 'Countries and territories whose citizens need an eTA to travel to Canada' rather than a visa. Is that what you mean?

 

[Scruffyclarissa]

How many points does he have under Express Entry? To qualify to apply, he needs to have at least 67 points under the FSW points system. However to actually be SELECTED for PR after he applies, he needs to have enough points under the Express Entry points system. Recently, only those with 480 or more points have been selected and it has never dropped below 450 since the program started.

Yeah, I know, he has only 393, but could add a bit with some french, but will lose a bit with age by the time he's applying. Apparently you can apply to the FSW scheme outside of EE though. So perhaps we could do that once we are there? I'm not quite sure why being there helps. It's still too risky I think.
I'm now looking at Mscs again, but there isn't an obvious course for me at all.

Thank you so much for your thoughts.

 

[scylla]

Apparently you can apply to the FSW scheme outside of EE though. So perhaps we could do that once we are there?

No - you can't apply for FSW outside of EE. You must apply through EE.

 

[scylla]

We're both UK so fall under visa exempt in terms of 'Countries and territories whose citizens need an eTA to travel to Canada' rather than a visa. Is that what you mean?

In that case your husband should have no issues obtaining an open work permit. But with only 393 points - applying for PR is a different issue.

 

[Scruffyclarissa]

In that case your husband should have no issues obtaining an open work permit. But with only 393 points - applying for PR is a different issue.

Oh no, we'd been told there was still the paper based way of doing it, but I now can't see anything about that. Maybe I was thinking of PNP.
Thanks.