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[Deleted member 994371]

I missed out on Australia (I had a PR there back in 2013-14 or so) exactly for the same reason. I did not want to go there without a job. Patience is the key for long term goals.

Is "soft-landing" a thing in Australian PR context?

 

[Shivpati]

Guys, Remed passed on June 02, Schedule A submission acknowledgement June 3rd. Got a ghost update today, what could it be?

 

[slavicgirl]

I am wondering how to proceed, hope you guys can help me. I am sitting in the pool with 478, my profile is expiring in the beginning of October (IELTS is valid for another one year). Is it worth withdrawing the existing profile and create a completely new one now? I don’t think that getting an invite with 478 is possible before October. The sooner, the better, if I need to create a new one anyway.. what do you think?

 

[Shivpati]

I am wondering how to proceed, hope you guys can help me. I am sitting in the pool with 478, my profile is expiring in the beginning of October (IELTS is valid for another one year). Is it worth withdrawing the existing profile and create a completely new one now? I don’t think that getting an invite with 478 is possible before October. The sooner, the better, if I need to create a new one anyway.. what do you think?

Why would you need to withdraw? You can update your profile anytime with new scores or any other change of situation.

 

[Shivpati]

From what I understood, he is going to continue TR to PR
I can tell 1 thing it is just stupid.

I am not sure why they want to destroy their own country.

How on earth is it stupid? Why do people think EE FSW or PNP are more qualified? They are contributing revenue to the country, even if 10% of that group is really smart; it's still not a loss for the country. They need young manpower everywhere, not just experienced workers, PHD or master's candidates.

 

[Deleted member 1050918]

I am wondering how to proceed, hope you guys can help me. I am sitting in the pool with 478, my profile is expiring in the beginning of October (IELTS is valid for another one year). Is it worth withdrawing the existing profile and create a completely new one now? I don’t think that getting an invite with 478 is possible before October. The sooner, the better, if I need to create a new one anyway.. what do you think?

If you wanna try for PNP on the side while waiting for all program draws: Make a new profile now and hope to get a NOI from AB. They select profiles not older than 5 months.

If not: Doesn't really matter if you make a new profile or wait.

 

[slavicgirl]

If you wanna try for PNP on the side while waiting for all program draws: Make a new profile now and hope to get a NOI from AB. They select profiles not older than 5 months.

If not: Doesn't really matter if you make a new profile or wait.

I am losing points at the end of November so I need and invite until then and there are loads of people with 480+, it is going to take 7-8 draws to go down to the 470s. By the time 470s are picked it is October probably when my profile is expiring. And as far as I know people with same points are picked as FIFO.

 

[scylla]

I am losing points at the end of November so I need and invite until then and there are loads of people with 480+, it is going to take 7-8 draws to go down to the 470s. By the time 470s are picked it is October probably when my profile is expiring. And as far as I know people with same points are picked as FIFO.

You are right. When you submitted your profile can make a difference for EE draws if the tie-breaking rule is applied. If the tie-breaking rule is applied and your score matches the lowest score selected, then the date you submitted your profile will determine if you are selected or not.

 

[scylla]

If not: Doesn't really matter if you make a new profile or wait.

Technically not quite accurate. It does matter if the tie-breaking rule is applied to you. In that case the date you submitted your profile matters.

 

[Deleted member 1050918]

And as far as I know people with same points are picked as FIFO.

Nah not FIFO, see below:

Technically not quite accurate. It does matter if the tie-breaking rule is applied to you. In that case the date you submitted your profile matters.

Thanks scylla.

So yeah what scylla is saying is you might wanna keep your older profile to have an edge over the others in a tie. But I personally find that a lesser advantage compared to your chances with AINP if you're interested in that at all.

 

[GandiBaat]

Any tips for finding REIT owned buildings in Canada?

This is how i did it.:

Go to craigslist, look for listings. REIT owned buildings are typically advertised by some agency, contact info is of building manager and often entire building is rental building.

This is one REIT where I initially looked for apartment in Victoria. They have units in ontario too : https://www.capreit.ca/apartments-for-rent/

There are only few big REITs in Canada. They wont be hard to find. Here is one starting point : https://dividendearner.com/best-canadian-reits/

Look for mixed or residential REITs. Go to their website and look for their properties available for rent.

 

[GandiBaat]

Is "soft-landing" a thing in Australian PR context?

No. Soft landing is a Canadian thing. Its (AFAIK) arriving in Canada from US land border, getting CoPR and just turning back and going back into USA.

 

[Maria Odette]

TR2PR Reloaded :

New Canadian immigration program in the works. Canada is creating a new immigration program for temporary residents, and changes to Express Entry are on the way.

Canada is working on a new fast-track immigration program for temporary foreign workers and international students.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser told CBC News the new program will be a permanent pathway for temporary residents. It will be similar but not identical to the Temporary Residence to Permanent Residence (TR2PR) program which opened the door to 90,000 essential workers and international student graduates last year.

“We are looking right now at the best path forward to create a permanent pathway for temporary residents,” Fraser said to CBC News.

Shortly after being appointed immigration minister, Fraser was mandated to “expand pathways to Permanent Residence for international students and temporary foreign workers.” Now, Fraser has 120 days to develop and release a strategy to achieve these goals, as dictated by a motion passed in the Canadian House of Commons.

“That actually puts me on a clock to come up with a framework to establish this new permanent residency pathway, not just for international students, but also for temporary foreign workers,” Fraser said.

Further details of the new program will be available by September 8 when Fraser’s 120 deadline is up.

Express Entry changes
Canada will once again invite Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates to apply for permanent residence this July, but that’s not the only change coming.

Bill C-19 is now passing through the Senate and is on track to become law. It will give Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) the authority to invite Express Entry candidates in the pool based on an economic goal, such as occupation, French-language ability, or education credential.

IRCC will be required to engage in a public consultation process to help them select which groups of Express Entry candidates will be invited in these types of draws. Further, IRCC must report annually to Parliament describing the economic goal that was sought in each instance.

--- read full story here

How are they going to manage demand for this? The IG stream filled up 40k+ spots in 24h. Will there also be a points grid like for EE?

 

[Maria Odette]

But I doubt Fraser has thought that far ahead, poor guy is from village in nova scotia, I doubt he knows what the he'll he's doing

Immigration ministers just sign things off based on what they perceive to be politically convenient. It's the bureaucrats who need to do the real planning.

 

[raklukr]

I had a general question-I will be working remotely for my US employer through its Canadian entity based in Quebec. I will be residing in Toronto and be working 100% remote. The job offer was not part of my EE application and I got the offer only after I received my COPR. Since the express entry program doesn't allow intent to reside in Quebec (I won't be living in Quebec in any case, but in Toronto), is there anything I need to be careful about while landing due to the Canadian employer's office being in Quebec?