Express Entry after PGWP?

[mooskan]

Hi everyone,

I have been doing some research on how to get PR after PGWP because I plan to do my masters in Canada and want to stay there afterwards. I don't know if international students have advantages over people who haven't studied in Canada, but I think the application process is pretty much the same: Express Entry (Correct me if I'm wrong, that's what I've been reading online says) so I did some online evaluation tests to see if I was going to be eligible for PR after doing my master's there. I got 611 points. I did the test predictively, as if I was 26, had done my master's there, gotten PGWP for 2 years, worked full time for 1 year on PGWP (2 years of work experience in total, 1 year in my country and 1 year in Canada), had a job offer at the time I was applying. My results scared me a little to be honest. Because I don't know if 611 is good enough. I've read that people who have more points usually get selected.

I also read about LMIA, which I didn't know about before, and it scared me too. Because it apparently has to be convincing that my employer couldn't find any Canadians who could do my job so he/she decided to hire me. My BA is in education and I plan to focus on elementary/secondary school special education or counselling. In that case, how do I get LMIA? I don't think any employer could claim they need me because I wouldn't have anything special standing out that would make them choose me over Canadian applicants for the position.

With all this information, do you think I should invest in studying in Canada because it's extremely expensive for me and my family and all I want and expect in return is to stay there after my graduation so if it doesn't seem likely I unfortunately don't have the luxury to spend that much money.

 

[Bs65]

So what is your score before executing this plan taking into account current education, language ability and work experience ? Be aware that a common comment on this forum is that there are more teachers than jobs, whether that applies to special needs though might be a different scenario.

 

[mooskan]

So what is your score before executing this plan taking into account current education, language ability and work experience ? Be aware that a common comment on this forum is that there are more teachers than jobs, whether that applies to special needs though might be a different scenario.

Well, I'm 21 years old, graduating in May, with a bachelors degree in Education, and starting my first full time job at an elementary and secondary school in August. I already signed the contract and I'm going to work there for a year. I plan to start my masters degree in fall 2018 in Canada. So doing the test according to my current qualifications and experiences wouldn't be an accurate indicator.
You're right, I've heard that too. I actually don't dream of being a teacher, I just ended up studying education because of some unfortunate events and decisions. So I'm open to other suggestions that can help me live in Canada, other than doing a masters in Education. I thought about doing a second BA in Canada, in a field that I'm actually interested in and that can give me a better future in Canada, but tuition and fees for BA degrees are too expensive so I can't afford that.