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Is a 1 year pgwp enough to get PR?

maro11

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May 15, 2020
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I will be graduating from BC. They have a program where I can apply for PR after getting a job offer. Is 1 year enough to get this done?
 

scylla

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Jun 8, 2010
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Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
I will be graduating from BC. They have a program where I can apply for PR after getting a job offer. Is 1 year enough to get this done?
It's a very risky plan. You should complete 2 years of studies in Canada so that you qualify for a 3 year PGWP.

It can be quite difficult to secure a full year of skilled work experience in Canada with only a 1 year PGWP.

If PR is a priority, study an additional year to get the 3 year PGWP.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
92,541
20,360
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
You can extend your Visa if you have permanent job
This is extremely difficult to do. Employer needs to get an approved LMIA. Most employers are not willing to do this.
 

maro11

Full Member
May 15, 2020
32
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It's a very risky plan. You should complete 2 years of studies in Canada so that you qualify for a 3 year PGWP.

It can be quite difficult to secure a full year of skilled work experience in Canada with only a 1 year PGWP.

If PR is a priority, study an additional year to get the 3 year PGWP.
International Graduate category of the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) can help you gain permanent residence in B.C.

Am I eligible?
To qualify for this category, you must:

  • have accepted a full-time, indeterminate job offer (a permanent job, or one with no set end date) from a B.C. employer. The job must be in a National Occupational Classification skilled occupation (Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A or B).
  • qualify to work in your occupation in B.C.
  • show you can support yourself and your dependents
  • have, or be eligible for, legal immigration status in Canada
  • have completed a degree, diploma or certificate from an eligible post-secondary institution in Canada in the past three years
  • for NOC skill level B occupations, meet minimum language requirements
  • have a wage offer in line with B.C. wage rates for the occupation
This program only requires a job offer. Not work experience. This is the one I meant.
 
Jul 24, 2021
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i'm planning to sudy 2 year in canada to get pgwp and then pr but i wanna know which collage increase my opportunities to find job after graduation ??