[HELP] What should I do now?

[CHRISLBW7]

Hi everyone,

This is my first post. I have some questions about PR now and don't know what to do, I wish somebody could help me, please.

I graduated in August 2015 from Algonquin College and I got a diploma with Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician – Robotics( 2-year-program).

I got my working visa on January 30th, 2016( working permit Valid date from January 30th, 2016 to January 30th,2019)
I got my first job from Oct 2015 to April 2016( 7 months), it paid 18.10 dollars/ hour, full time, 42 hours per week, one year contract. And my second job from Aug 2016 to June 2017 ( 10 months), 15 dollars/hour, full time, permanent, 40 hours per week. I have already got the proof of employment from both companies.
I currently have no job now but looking for jobs. I will have my IELTS test done in next two month.
ps: I'm living in Ontario.And both jobs NOC are B levels.

SO MY QUESTIONS ARE:

1. Which program works better for my situation? PNP or EE?
2. Do I have to have a job and keep myself under working status while I'm applying for PR?
3.Some people told me that the working experience before I got working permit DOES NOT count for PR, is it true? (Even it does not count, I will still have 13 months experience)
4.If I'm eligible to apply, when should I start to apply? Should I find a lawyer?
5.My girlfriend is Canadian, we have been together 7 months and always live together, will I get additional points if we are under the Living common law? And how many months do we need?


Thank you for any answers!

 

[DelPiero07]

1 - EE
2 - No, your application will be assessed on the factors that made you eligible not your current job situation.
3 - You can safely count your work experience from the moment you applied for a PGWP.
4 - Once you get your IETLS results, there's no point creating a profile now as your CRS score would be quite low. No need for a lawyer unless your case is complicated.
5 - No. 12 months to be considered common-law.

 

[CHRISLBW7]

1 - EE
2 - No, your application will be assessed on the factors that made you eligible not your current job situation.
3 - You can safely count your work experience from the moment you applied for a PGWP.
4 - Once you get your IETLS results, there's no point creating a profile now as your CRS score would be quite low. No need for a lawyer unless your case is complicated.
5 - No. 12 months to be considered common-law.

Hi there,

Thank you for your answer!
So it should count 17 months working experience for my situation, right?
I calculated points on CIC website. Two years working experience could get 37 more points than one year experience. So should I find another job and work for another 7 months so that I will have 2 years experience and then apply for EE? Does it matter that I get the 2 years experience from three different companies?

Thank you!

 

[DelPiero07]

Hi there,

Thank you for your answer!
So it should count 17 months working experience for my situation, right?
I calculated points on CIC website. Two years working experience could get 37 more points than one year experience. So should I find another job and work for another 7 months so that I will have 2 years experience and then apply for EE? Does it matter that I get the 2 years experience from three different companies?

Thank you!

I can't comment on how much work experience you have as I do not know your specific situation when you started working.

Calculate your CRS score with a year of work experience and see if it is competitive enough to obtain an ITA, if it is then there is no need to wait 7 more months.

 

[CHRISLBW7]

1 - EE
2 - No, your application will be assessed on the factors that made you eligible not your current job situation.
3 - You can safely count your work experience from the moment you applied for a PGWP.
4 - Once you get your IETLS results, there's no point creating a profile now as your CRS score would be quite low. No need for a lawyer unless your case is complicated.
5 - No. 12 months to be considered common-law.

I can't comment on how much work experience you have as I do not know your specific situation when you started working.

Calculate your CRS score with a year of work experience and see if it is competitive enough to obtain an ITA, if it is then there is no need to wait 7 more months.

ok thanks!
Another question: How much points can I get if im under common law with a Canadian for EE and how much can I get if im married with a Canadian?