Transitioning from Work permit to PR

[tseh]

Upon delivery of my work permit, I have been told that it is okay to do jobs that neither fall into 0, A nor B categories, but let’s think about the extreme (surge of discrimination for whatever reasons, economic downturn, etc…), let’s say I cannot find any jobs falling into the required categories, is there a chance that my Permanent residency be compromised (as to apply for PR, you need to have a job which falls under A? B or 0, isn’t it)?

Thank you very much indeed,
warm regards,
Andrew

 

[scylla]

Your question isn't very clear. It looks like you are coming to Canada on a study permit and will then qualify for a post graduate work permit. If that's the case, once you finish school, you want to obtain an job that is NOC A, B or 0 if you want the greatest chance of obtaining PR. If you obtain a job that's not under one of these skill levels, it may not be possible to apply.

 

[jes_ON]

Agree, not clear at all.

On the other hand, if the OP has already applied for PR under the CEC class, and has now obtained an open work permit - CEC is only based on prior work history. So you can accept a lower skilled job, it will have no impact on an application "in process."

But if you are still trying to qualify for CEC class, you will need a skilled position.