PGWP/PR

[Sarantos]

Hi all,

I hope somebody can help me out with this.

I've recently completed my 2 year working holiday visa and wanted to apply for my PR but didn't have enough points. I spoke with an immigration lawyer and they told me to attend a college ( private ) to obtain a diploma which will get me enough points.

Recently I've heard that Officers from immigration have been reaching out to private colleges advising we cannot guarantee the applicant a PGWP.

My whole plan was to apply for my PGWP which will give me enough time to apply for my PR within that time and as a result I won't lose my job.

My question is will this effect me applying for my PR having a private college diploma?

I'm looking to see if somebody went through similar experience.

Also if I was directly to apply for the PR without going down the PGWP. Is there some sort of bridging visa I can apply for that will allow me to work? Again I'm only applying for PGWP to give me time to apply for my PR.



Any information would be appreciated.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi all,

I hope somebody can help me out with this.

I've recently completed my 2 year working holiday visa and wanted to apply for my PR but didn't have enough points. I spoke with an immigration lawyer and they told me to attend a college ( private ) to obtain a diploma which will get me enough points.

Recently I've heard that Officers from immigration have been reaching out to private colleges advising we cannot guarantee the applicant a PGWP.

My whole plan was to apply for my PGWP which will give me enough time to apply for my PR within that time and as a result I won't lose my job.

My question is will this effect me applying for my PR having a private college diploma?

I'm looking to see if somebody went through similar experience.

Also if I was directly to apply for the PR without going down the PGWP. Is there some sort of bridging visa I can apply for that will allow me to work? Again I'm only applying for PGWP to give me time to apply for my PR.



Any information would be appreciated.

Hi

Stupid lawyer. The vast majority of private colleges don't qualify for PGWPs; this is nothing new. If your goal is a PGWP, apply at a public college.

 

[Sarantos]

my goal is PR. I'm only doing this course to give me sufficient points so I can apply for express entry.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

my goal is PR. I'm only doing this course to give me sufficient points so I can apply for express entry.

You should expect that you will not get a PGWP from this private college program and will not be able to work while your PR app processes.

 

[Sarantos]

But they don't have any issue with applying for a PR with a private college diploma?

Thanks for your help.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

But they don't have any issue with applying for a PR with a private college diploma?

Thanks for your help.

I honestly can't say. I am not familiar with all of the specifics of EE. I suggest you post in the EE section of the forum.

 

[dap87]

Hi all,

I hope somebody can help me out with this.

I've recently completed my 2 year working holiday visa and wanted to apply for my PR but didn't have enough points. I spoke with an immigration lawyer and they told me to attend a college ( private ) to obtain a diploma which will get me enough points.

Recently I've heard that Officers from immigration have been reaching out to private colleges advising we cannot guarantee the applicant a PGWP.

My whole plan was to apply for my PGWP which will give me enough time to apply for my PR within that time and as a result I won't lose my job.

My question is will this effect me applying for my PR having a private college diploma?

I'm looking to see if somebody went through similar experience.

Also if I was directly to apply for the PR without going down the PGWP. Is there some sort of bridging visa I can apply for that will allow me to work? Again I'm only applying for PGWP to give me time to apply for my PR.



Any information would be appreciated.

Hi, apply to a school which have a Designated Learning Institution number (DLI), these schools are approved by CIC. Please click link for more information. -> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-institutions-list.asp . If you want to get a PGWP then these schools are you best options. All the best.

 

[canuck78]

A bit confused whether you are saying you plan to keep on working at your current job while attending college. You will only be able to work 20 hours per week if you get a student visa (except during scheduled breaks).

 

[canuck_in_uk]

Hi, apply to a school which have a Designated Learning Institution number (DLI), these schools are approved by CIC. Please click link for more information. -> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/study-institutions-list.asp . If you want to get a PGWP then these schools are you best options. All the best.

Being a DLI does NOT mean that a PGWP will be granted.

 

[dap87]

Being a DLI does NOT mean that a PGWP will be granted.

I said it will be the best option. Obviously there are other criteria in getting a PGWP.

 

[Sarantos]

I'm doing a CO-OP at the moment.

A bit confused whether you are saying you plan to keep on working at your current job while attending college. You will only be able to work 20 hours per week if you get a student visa (except during scheduled breaks).

I'm doing my CO-OP for 2 months which entitles me for full time work.