Last Updated On 21 February 2023, 9:50 AM EST (Toronto Time)
Immigration Options For Express Entry profiles waiting For CEC-Only Draw. So far, there has been no program specified, PNP only, and FSW only Express Entry draws in 2023.
As cut-offs continue to stay high for Express Entry, several international students and work permit holders are hoping for Canadian Experience Class-only draws.
Although, it remains uncertain whether there will be a CEC-only draw. Or there will be options for international students and work permit holders, as emphasized by Immigration Minister Sean Fraser in his recent report.
Other options for international students and work permit holders
If you are waiting for CRS score cut-offs to lower, you may want to consider some other options. It may be best to wait for the CRS score to reduce, but if you are at risk of becoming out of status, here are 3 options you can consider.
You could be qualified to apply for a provincial nomination under this program if you’ve completed a post-secondary program of at least two years’ duration anywhere in Canada. Still, you’re now employed in Newfoundland and Labrador. Graduates employed in Newfoundland and Labrador for at least a year on a post-graduate work permit are eligible for the program.
This program can be possible if you have completed a post-secondary degree anywhere in Canada and presently hold a job offer from a company in British Columbia. To be eligible, you also need two years of full-time work experience in a similar role to the job offer.
You may qualify for this PNP if you have a valid job offer from an Ontario employer and have completed a post-secondary program in Canada. Your Canadian education must have been for a study program that lasted at least two years or a one-year course with a prior necessary degree requirement.
2. Getting an LMIA Work Permit
If you have worked for a specific employer for a long time, you may ask them to support you with a LIMA.
Although the process may be complex, with a valid job offer, you can get more points under the Comprehensive Ranking System.
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