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Originally posted by shiv.jad

Hi,

I have a work permit valid till June 2014. I came to Canada in June 2012 on WP. I want to apply for PR. As I understand I can apply for PR card once i complete one year in Canada.

Please guide me here on the steps to be followed/duration required/conditions to be met to get the PR card

Thanks in advance!

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IMPORTANT :
Now take it easy and stay cool. Let them take all the time they want. Don't let your patience wear thin. So, hang in there.

RENEW your WORK PERMIT when ever it expires, Check and see if it is 90 days prior to. Your employer should help you with this.

RENEW your VISA which will let you stay here. Make it multiple entry, just in case you want to take a break and visit out side of the North American Continent.

You have to obtain an IELTS score of 5.5 see if you can concentrate and get 7.0 or better. That will make you more desirable in the eyes of the CIC.
There are some community colleges that provide the course for FREE. See who is running it and where. Otherwise it will cost you $600 or so.

IF you are in TORONTO: I do not know where you are, there may be others in your neighborhood who do the same to help you.....

And if you have time, take all of your work permit, Letter of employment, Passport etc., and go and visit the Bloor and Burnhamthorpe Immigration help center and meet with one Mr.P.Kalra or anyone there who can help you with the forms, filling them etc., and have them handy for filing with the Immigration Department. They have all of the facilities there to help you with. They have done it before. It is Free.!!

You will complete ONE YEAR in June 2013.

Currently they are speeding things up, so keep posted to the CIC Website and also put yourself in their RSS Mail. You will have news coming from them every morning.

Go through the GRID. (What a name) see where you stand. Find your SCORE.
Also see the CONDITIONS that they have in there and in detail. (BELOW)

SEE BELOW. This is for your reference. : READ CAREFULLY. PRINT IT AND KEEP A COPY OR TWO.

You fall under the CEC PROGRAM :
Here is the link to all of the requirements and the brochure. :

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/publications/cec.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/index.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/apply-who.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-ec.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/language-testing.asp

http://www.paragontesting.ca/bookstore/

http://www.ielts.org/

http://www.ielts.org/test_takers_information/test_sample.aspx?utm_source=HomePage&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=HomePage

http://www.ielts.org/PDF/Information_for_Candidates_booklet.pdf


FH


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It is a similar Process. It is not for you.


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Federal Skilled Worker Program:

Review the new changes to the Federal Skilled Worker points grid here. *1
To be considered eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, applicants would need to earn a pass-mark of 67 or greater based on the following proposed selection criteria:

Making language the paramount selection factor; increasing the maximum points awarded for proficiency in one official language to 24 points, and proficiency of both official languages to 28 points. New minimum language thresholds would be set, with a Canadian language benchmark of 7 and each of the IELTS exams set around 5.5.
Placing a stronger emphasis on younger immigrants, as they would be active in the labour force longer and presumably integrate into Canadian society with greater ease; 18-35 years olds would be awarded with the maximum of 12 points, with points declining until the age of 47, after which no points will be awarded for age.
Awarding Canadian work experience with more points, and decreasing points awarded for foreign work experience; 1 year of Canadian work experience would be awarded with 9 points, while 6 years or more would be awarded with the maximum 15 points
Simplifying the arranged employment process by requiring a Labour Market Opinion (http://www.canadianimmigration.net/canada-work-permit/labor-market-opinion-canada.html) which allows for quicker staffing solutions for Canadian employers while still ensuring fraud and abuse are prevented
Emphasizing the 'adaptability' selection criteria; Granting points for language capability of spouse, previous work or study experience in Canada, or for having relatives in Canada; a maximum of 10 points will be awarded for meeting any of these criteria under the category of ‘adaptability’.
Introducing the Education Credential Assessment – a mandatory requirement which would have designated organizations assess FSWP applicants’ education against Canadian education standards, and then award points based on completed educational credentials in Canada – this would not guarantee that applicants would be licensed to practice in a regulated Canadian occupation; a maximum of 25 points will be awarded for a doctoral degree
According to the published guidelines for the new program there does not appear to be a list of eligible occupations
Minister Kenney maintained that these proposals are meant to help potential immigrants make informed choices before coming to Canada, and avoid having newcomers arrive in Canada and left unable to work in their field.

CIC will launch a new Call for Service Proposals on August 20th, 2012 and request submissions from organizations experienced in foreign credential assessment. The deadline for the proposal submissions is September 21, 2012. More information can be found at here

Canadian Experience Class

CIC announced several proposals to amend the Canadian Experience Class, including: **

Reducing the Canadian work experience requirement from 24 months to** 12 months within the last three years. This change would allow for more flexibility among applicants working in Canada under international agreements.
Requiring applicants to be employed under NOC 0, A or B
Implementing a minimum requirement in each of the language abilities. Minister Kenney would ultimately be responsible for determining what this minimum requirement would be, but it can be expected that a level corresponding to CLB/NCLC 7 or “adequate intermediate efficiency” in speaking, oral comprehension, read and writing would be set for NOC 0 and A, with NOC B applicants requiring the equivalent of CLB/NCLC 5 or “initial intermediate proficiency” in each ability.
New Dedicated Skilled Trades Class: Federal Skilled Trades Class

A new FSTC would be implemented, accepting applications from skilled tradespersons with experience in the following NOC B occupations:

Industrial, Electrical and Construction trades
Maintenance and Equipment Operation Trades
Supervisors and Technical Occupations in Natural Resources
Agricultural and Related Production
Processing, Manufacturing and Utilities Supervisors and Central Control Operators
Chefs, Cooks, Bakers, Butchers
For applicants among the listed NOC B occupations, would need to meet the following minimum criteria:

Possess a qualifying offer from up to two employers in Canada, lasting at least one year in duration OR a Certificate of Qualification from a provincial or territorial Apprenticeship Authority
Meet the minimum language standards put forth by Minister Kenney, in all four language abilities (speaking, reading, writing, oral comprehension) as demonstrated by a test from a designated language resting organization
24 months of work experience within the same skilled trade within the last 5 years
Satisfy employment qualifications as outlined by the NOC (except for licensing requirements)


FH

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http://www.canadianimmigration.net/immigrate-to-canada/skilled-worker-class/federal-skilled-worker.html#FSWP

http://www.credentials.gc.ca/

LMO : http://www.canadianimmigration.net/canada-work-permit/labor-market-opinion-canada.html#.UVz0ppObMRA

I will provide you with the Canadian Language Benchmark Table another day.
It is in the link above under the CEC web links.

FH

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Originally posted by Riteshtaylor

Hi there I have the same situation as Shiv,
I came on work permit, it has been 1 year and 3 months, I also wanted to know that can I apply as Canadian experience class, as my job covers the eligible working hours mentioned on the web site and I come into NOC skill type A,
Being PhD holder from India, I did not give IELTS, so is it compulsory to have IELTS credits for the PR application?

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First and foremost. : You are a Ph.D., a Doctorate and with a PGWP and you are in a class of your own.
More over, you are in a job with an NOC Class A. All of these factors and with an years' work experience will just open the doors wide, for your entry into Canada.

A copy of your Doctorate notarized here in Canada will do for the IELTS. See what are the alternate requirements are.

Good Luck.

Yours is another success story.


FH