CEC help

[rana1234]

A few questions I hope you can be of help for. I'm currently working in Canada on an IEC work permit and approaching a year of full time work. Firstly, is the NOC code 1241 still eligible for CEC? http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2013/2013-11-08.asp - This link suggests not, but it is dated, however I haven't seen anything after this to say it's eligible again.

Secondly, does work need to be continuous? I understand you need to work 52 30+ hour weeks, but the hours in my job changed while I was there. Some weeks were 40, some were 20, is it ok to have the 52 full time weeks spread out over 65+ weeks?

Can I apply from the UK? Once I get my 52 weeks of work, I am planning to return home. Will this hinder my application at all? Can I do my English tests and medical over there? Also how much does the whole PR application cost (with all extra fees from tests etc)

Finally I understand you need to be physically in Canada for 2 years every 5 to maintain PR. Is that 5 years counted from the moment you get PR? If that's the case, could I leave applying till the latest point possible to give myself more time in the UK before having to return to Canada?

Thanks in advance

 

[DelPiero07]

1- That link is outdated, your work experience is eligible.

2 - No, work experience under the CEC program need not be continuous.

3 - Yes you can apply from the UK and do the medicals/PCC - every clinic is different so you'll have to do your research on the cost.

4 - Up to you but once you get your COPR you'll have to do your landing at a set date and no later than that.

 

[rana1234]

1- That link is outdated, your work experience is eligible.

2 - No, work experience under the CEC program need not be continuous.

3 - Yes you can apply from the UK and do the medicals/PCC - every clinic is different so you'll have to do your research on the cost.

4 - Up to you but once you get your COPR you'll have to do your landing at a set date and no later than that.

How is the landing date set? Is it simply x amount of days from when you receive the COPR? And I'm assuming the date you land is the date the 2/5 years requirement begins?

 

[DelPiero07]

How is the landing date set? Is it simply x amount of days from when you receive the COPR? And I'm assuming the date you land is the date the 2/5 years requirement begins?

Usually it is the date when medicals expire or when your passport expires whichever is earlier.

However, I have seen other dates being given so there's no guarantee that'll be the case.

 

[rana1234]

Usually it is the date when medicals expire or when your passport expires whichever is earlier.

However, I have seen other dates being given so there's no guarantee that'll be the case.

Yea I've heard the medical one mentioned. Any idea on when the 5 year period starts in regards to maintaining PR?

 

[adaytoremember]

Yea I've heard the medical one mentioned. Any idea on when the 5 year period starts in regards to maintaining PR?

It starts on the day you land with your COPR.