Technically unemployed since 2020, as i had to shutdown my startup due to Covid pandemic. Is it worth trying for Canada PR or Work permit or whatever?

[2ndLife]

Been unemployed since April 2020, as i am from a Non tech/Non-IT background.
Is it even worth trying for a Work permit or PR for Canada considering my current profile?
Unemployed & doing Freelancing (just to survive) April 2020.
Oct 2019 - April 2020 = Started a Venture and had to wrap it up due to Covid lockdown in April. Couldn't migrate it to work from home as the work required field visits.
Sep 2014 - Mar 2019 = Worked as a Business Development Manager
And more previous experiences.

Dear Senior Members, please advise should i even consider trying any of those options for Canada Immigration? Will my current unemployment status be a major issue but honestly there was no other option.

Regards
2ndLife

 

[Naturgrl]

If you are eligible to apply for Express Entry, then go for it. Unemployment has not effect as long as you have the work experience. Check eligibility through EE-FSW. Need ECAs and IELTS scores to submit a profile.

 

[2ndLife]

If you are eligible to apply for Express Entry, then go for it. Unemployment has not effect as long as you have the work experience. Check eligibility through EE-FSW. Need ECAs and IELTS scores to submit a profile.

IELTS wont be an issue at all and neither ECA. Its simply the hesitation that i have of loosing money in processing fees due to rejection. Its feels like a unachievable task of competing with young tech applicants. Yes, i am in my thirties and that makes my case even weaker.

 

[scylla]

IELTS wont be an issue at all and neither ECA. Its simply the hesitation that i have of loosing money in processing fees due to rejection. Its feels like a unachievable task of competing with young tech applicants. Yes, i am in my thirties and that makes my case even weaker.

Calculate your estimated Express Entry score without doing IELTS and ECA. If you score 470+, then you have a decent chance. If not, then it will be more difficult and you may want to consider if it's the right path for you.

 

[Naturgrl]

IELTS wont be an issue at all and neither ECA. Its simply the hesitation that i have of loosing money in processing fees due to rejection. Its feels like a unachievable task of competing with young tech applicants. Yes, i am in my thirties and that makes my case even weaker.

If you are in your 30s your score may be too low for Express Entry. If you have a masters, look at PNP programs. Or if really motivated, study in Canada.