Hi to all. I'm from South America and studied in the U.S. to become a pilot. I have a Commercial Pilot and Flight Instructor license with around 1200 flight hours. After my studies, I came back to my home country to validate my licenses obtained in the USA. Due to the lack of opportunities here, I started to look for aviation programs in Canada. I applied and received a LOA to study a two-year Aviation diploma program in Ontario starting in September 2024.
My plan: Validate my FAA to TC pilot licenses while studying the two-year program since it's just paperwork with no flying required. After my studies, work with PGWP in any aviation-related qualified job (preferably pilot) that adds points for EE. Also, while studying I plan to resume learning French (Currently I have an A2 Level diploma) to add more points.
My fear: I did a simulation to calculate the points I would have after studying and working in Canada with my foreign working experience included and the result was 530 points. Looking at recent draws, looks like the lowest CRS score required will continue to rise and I cannot imagine what the minimum CRS score will be in the next 3-4 years....
Did some research and the only two ways remaining to add points are LMIA and PNP. I found only one pilot LMIA job so I guess I cannot count on that. I also read that pilot is not a job with a high demand so doesn't qualify for PNP but I'm not sure.
I guess that for me the Student to PR immigration pathway is over? Am I missing something?
Thank you all!
My plan: Validate my FAA to TC pilot licenses while studying the two-year program since it's just paperwork with no flying required. After my studies, work with PGWP in any aviation-related qualified job (preferably pilot) that adds points for EE. Also, while studying I plan to resume learning French (Currently I have an A2 Level diploma) to add more points.
My fear: I did a simulation to calculate the points I would have after studying and working in Canada with my foreign working experience included and the result was 530 points. Looking at recent draws, looks like the lowest CRS score required will continue to rise and I cannot imagine what the minimum CRS score will be in the next 3-4 years....
Did some research and the only two ways remaining to add points are LMIA and PNP. I found only one pilot LMIA job so I guess I cannot count on that. I also read that pilot is not a job with a high demand so doesn't qualify for PNP but I'm not sure.
I guess that for me the Student to PR immigration pathway is over? Am I missing something?
Thank you all!