New Policy for International Students - April 12th, 2021
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Currently that’s the portal for the other pilot programs and paper-based PNP, it's been up for quite a while I created an account last week in case that's where the new stream launches.
Exactly my thoughts, to me that's the real game-changer here. I could apply for this and apply for CEC later on, but IRCC won't like the fact that I have 3 ongoing PR applications and might only process one (plus it's expensive). CEC is the "safe" option, processing times are very consistent and most simple applications are processed between 6-8 months even during covid. This new stream could process as quick as CEC or as slow as PNP (last time I checked, 22 months and going up)
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I hope very few dumb people would throw 1000 dollars away like that, knowing it will be rejected.
Is it different from the IRCC account ?
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/account.html
Yes, this is the portal people that apply under PNP, AIPP, Agri-Food pilot, etc use. it's a bit different from Express Entry.
What is the general consensus for employment documentation (for international grad stream)? I am starting my new job on May 3rd. Should I request a reference/employer letter on day 1 or wait until May 6th? I also won't likely have any pay stub ready on May 6th since I would be just starting.
Based on immigration lawyer's advice, you will need to show T4 and reference letter as proof.
so when should we get the reference letter? If we get it before May 6 it doesn’t show that we are employed at the time of application. If we get after May 6, it takes time and we might not make it.
I thought the reference letter the lawyer talked about was for those in the essential worker stream, to show their NOC. T4 is useless because it shows that you worked last year; not that you are employed at the moment. That is important for those who need to prove hours, but not for international graduate stream.
Pretty sure you will need a reference letter even for international graduate stream.