Good evening folks!
So I have a little bit of a question, my fiance and I have both applied for the IEC working visa, she received her invitation to apply last month, where as I am still waiting for mine. Though with less than 800 slots remaining, I am not feeling optimistic currently.
Therefore, we are currently looking at other avenues I can use to get myself over there. We understand I could join her on a open work visa if she got herself a skilled job (NOC 0, A, B), however, based on the job she currently does in England (NOC C), we assume this route may not be applicable to us.
Finally I looked at the Express Entry route, and this is where it gets interesting! This is where I am looking for some advice, especially from those of you that may have done something similar!
So using the CRS Tool;
Solo application: 441 points (Assuming current age + top bracket ILETS)
Joint application: 434 points (Assuming current age + top bracket ILETS + her education)
Joint app (+2years): 472 points (Assuming +2 years older + top bracket ILETS + 1 year skilled experience)
As a lot are aware the point trend for the EE ITA's is going down, however, I can't see it dropping as low as 434 any time soon if at all. So I was wondering if there is any advice, recommendations or cautions against myself making a solo application (because technically she won't be accompanying me to Canada, she would be going through her own IEC invite), being there a year until I've got my year of skilled work experience (and an updated point count of 472), then updating my status to include her as my dependent granting her a work permit for after her IEC expires.
I'm not sure how updating my profile would work if I've already been invited, how I would add a dependent, or if trying to dance around the system like this would have any negative effects. But that's why I'm asking for advice and opinions!
Thank you again for your time in reading this!
So I have a little bit of a question, my fiance and I have both applied for the IEC working visa, she received her invitation to apply last month, where as I am still waiting for mine. Though with less than 800 slots remaining, I am not feeling optimistic currently.
Therefore, we are currently looking at other avenues I can use to get myself over there. We understand I could join her on a open work visa if she got herself a skilled job (NOC 0, A, B), however, based on the job she currently does in England (NOC C), we assume this route may not be applicable to us.
Finally I looked at the Express Entry route, and this is where it gets interesting! This is where I am looking for some advice, especially from those of you that may have done something similar!
So using the CRS Tool;
Solo application: 441 points (Assuming current age + top bracket ILETS)
Joint application: 434 points (Assuming current age + top bracket ILETS + her education)
Joint app (+2years): 472 points (Assuming +2 years older + top bracket ILETS + 1 year skilled experience)
As a lot are aware the point trend for the EE ITA's is going down, however, I can't see it dropping as low as 434 any time soon if at all. So I was wondering if there is any advice, recommendations or cautions against myself making a solo application (because technically she won't be accompanying me to Canada, she would be going through her own IEC invite), being there a year until I've got my year of skilled work experience (and an updated point count of 472), then updating my status to include her as my dependent granting her a work permit for after her IEC expires.
I'm not sure how updating my profile would work if I've already been invited, how I would add a dependent, or if trying to dance around the system like this would have any negative effects. But that's why I'm asking for advice and opinions!
Thank you again for your time in reading this!
