Experience Class, having trouble getting work experience.

[biggiesmalls1509]

Hey guys,

So I'm on a PGWP with about two years left on it. I came to Canada to study Audio Engineering and have found it very hard to get a job in the field that pays well enough to support myself, so mainly I've been working other jobs to get by. I have no other education that would allow me to work in a NOC 0,A,B job. As the time for the expiration of my work permit gets closer, I have accepted that I won't find employment in my field and have started looking at other options.

I know a PGWP is a one time thing, so would it be a good idea to go back to school and make myself more employable? This sounds like the best option but then what would the path to a PR look like from there?

If you have any other suggestions or have been in the same boat and can offer some advice, I'd greatly appreciate it.


Thank you in advance.

 

[scylla]

I would use what's left of your PGWP to try your hardest to secure one year of work experience under NOC A, B or 0.

If that doesn't work out, it would probably make most sense to return to your home country and work a few years there to qualify for FSW.

Sure - you can return to school in Canada. But as you said, you can't qualify for another PGWP - and getting an LMIA after the additional schooling so that you can work will likely be extremely difficult.

 

[biggiesmalls1509]

Unfortunately returning to my home country is not an option, but thank you for your reply! I'm still looking for NOC 0, A, B jobs and hope to secure that year of work experience before my time is up.

Thanks again!

 

[scylla]

Unfortunately returning to my home country is not an option, but thank you for your reply! I'm still looking for NOC 0, A, B jobs and hope to secure that year of work experience before my time is up.

Thanks again!

In that case you should definitely focus on finding a NOC A, B or 0 job now - while you're under a PGWP. It will be much harder once an LMIA is required.