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Markus1

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Hi

Can you apply for PR under CEC if you spend one year under IEC working as a sheet metal worker ?

Thank you
 
Markus1 said:
Hi

Can you apply for PR under CEC if you spend one year under IEC working as a sheet metal worker ?

Thank you

If you were employed under noc 7233 then I believe you can apply for CEC

http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc/english/noc/2011/Profile.aspx?val=7&val1=7233
 
It looks like it should be ok under CEC ,but what about point 10, in the link below

ww.international.gc.ca/experience/faqs_non-Canadian-faqs_non_Canadiens.aspx?lang=eng#q10
 
alen1111 said:
It looks like it should be ok under CEC ,but what about point 10, in the link below

ww.international.gc.ca/experience/faqs_non-Canadian-faqs_non_Canadiens.aspx?lang=eng#q10

Yes, IEC is only a work permit and not an immigration program. However, if you gain the 12 months of full-time work experience
required for CEC on an IEC work permit, you're all good.
I did the same.
 
iam_toby said:
Yes, IEC is only a work permit and not an immigration program. However, if you gain the 12 months of full-time work experience
required for CEC on an IEC work permit, you're all good.
I did the same.

could married couple with a child qualify under iec, or maybe just one spouse?
Thank you,
 
alen1111 said:
could married couple with a child qualify under iec, or maybe just one spouse?
Thank you,

If both of you qualify under the IEC criteria, then yes. It doesn't matter if you're married or not.
 
iam_toby said:
Yes, IEC is only a work permit and not an immigration program. However, if you gain the 12 months of full-time work experience
required for CEC on an IEC work permit, you're all good.
I did the same.

I'll second that. I'm also coming from an IEC background and have successfully gotten through the AOR stage. What happens next depends on what your app is like. So, dont worry about IEC, focus on your application and supporting documents (i.e. reference letter and so forth).

Speaking of this actually, to give you some hope....my buddy who also came through IEC just got MR and RPRF, and no special concerns on his file about IEC. Good luck then eh! :)
 
CEC2013 said:
I'll second that. I'm also coming from an IEC background and have successfully gotten through the AOR stage. What happens next depends on what your app is like. So, dont worry about IEC, focus on your application and supporting documents (i.e. reference letter and so forth).

Speaking of this actually, to give you some hope....my buddy who also came through IEC just got MR and RPRF, and no special concerns on his file about IEC. Good luck then eh! :)

Could you please elaborate more on :::focus on your application and supporting documents?::: What matter the most ,for them to approve it?

Thanks
 
Hello i am here to canada with the IEC for one year my problem is that i landed in canada and after 6 days i start my skilled job. Iwant to apply for the CEC when the time comes BUT i wiil have these 6 days gap. I spoke with an immigration officer and he told me tha to apply foe the CEE you must have at least 12 mounths work exp. nothing more. Can any one help me with that?
 
Dimitris said:
Hello i am here to canada with the IEC for one year my problem is that i landed in canada and after 6 days i start my skilled job. Iwant to apply for the CEC when the time comes BUT i wiil have these 6 days gap. I spoke with an immigration officer and he told me tha to apply foe the CEE you must have at least 12 mounths work exp. nothing more. Can any one help me with that?

Yes you need no less than 12 months full-time (or equivalent) experience.

Your best option will be to apply for another IEC, complete the remainder of the 12 months experience, and then apply for CEC. If you cannot get another IEC (for example, you have reached the age limit) then you'll need to get some other kind of work permit, such as your employer arranging to hire you as a foreign worker.
 
LPS said:
Yes you need no less than 12 months full-time (or equivalent) experience.

Your best option will be to apply for another IEC, complete the remainder of the 12 months experience, and then apply for CEC. If you cannot get another IEC (for example, you have reached the age limit) then you'll need to get some other kind of work permit, such as your employer arranging to hire you as a foreign worker.

Second that. If you're 6 days short, even if it doesn't sound like a lot, you're not eligible under the CEC. Get a second IEC visa or other work permit and then apply.
 
That's so unfair. There's any chance to get a small extent on my work permit to fill these 6 days except the second year of iec? And with out lmo?
 
Dimitris said:
That's so unfair. There's any chance to get a small extent on my work permit to fill these 6 days except the second year of iec? And with out lmo?

There are no extensions for IEC work permits, you have to get a new one.
 
What about if I take a reference letter from my boss and the letter will say that I'm working at this job for 12 months?
 
Also i find this at cic web site November 9, 2013 and October 31, 2014 thats the dates for the cec. They have 9 days gap to fill a full year. I came to canada Oct 14 and i start my job Oct 24 and my wp expire Oct 17. What do you think?