Stalling on PR application
Feb 12th 2014, 8:46 pm
#1
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Stalling on PR application
We've been in Vancouver a year, have BC PNP but have been putting off our PR app, going back and forth on whether we should do it. The deadline is soon approaching and we're still not sure whether we want to chuck another $1,000 at it.
Anyone else been in this situ?
Are we stupid for not going through with it?
My partner has a good job, I don't (but that's another story). We love the nature here and the civilised and friendly people, although that said, I struggle to have the same connection that i find with Brits and fellow Europeans.
All advice welcome!
Anyone else been in this situ?
Are we stupid for not going through with it?
My partner has a good job, I don't (but that's another story). We love the nature here and the civilised and friendly people, although that said, I struggle to have the same connection that i find with Brits and fellow Europeans.
All advice welcome!
Feb 13th 2014, 4:01 am
#2
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Re: Stalling on PR application
Um - do you wanna stay in Canada or not????
Feb 13th 2014, 4:34 am
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Re: Stalling on PR application
why wouldn't you apply for PR, with the immigration process's being reviewed and tightened up by the Canadian government I would be putting my application in as soon as possible, yes it is a process that cost money but obtaining PR will give you choices!!! Surely it is better to have the choice to stay should you decide too.
Feb 13th 2014, 2:09 pm
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Re: Stalling on PR application
Most people can come to Canada to work for a maximum of four years. If you are currently working or plan to work in Canada, you should keep track of the total time you have worked and plan to work in Canada. Once you have completed four years of work as a temporary foreign worker in Canada, you will not be eligible to work in Canada again until another period of four years has passed.
Before you are eligible to work again in Canada, you will need to spend four consecutive years either:
outside of Canada; or
in Canada but not working ( i.e. with legal status as a visitor or student).
At that point, you can apply for a work permit and you can start another four years of working in Canada.
Feb 13th 2014, 8:52 pm
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Re: Stalling on PR application
You may want to read this if not submitting a PR application
Most people can come to Canada to work for a maximum of four years. If you are currently working or plan to work in Canada, you should keep track of the total time you have worked and plan to work in Canada. Once you have completed four years of work as a temporary foreign worker in Canada, you will not be eligible to work in Canada again until another period of four years has passed.
Before you are eligible to work again in Canada, you will need to spend four consecutive years either:
outside of Canada; or
in Canada but not working ( i.e. with legal status as a visitor or student).
At that point, you can apply for a work permit and you can start another four years of working in Canada.
Most people can come to Canada to work for a maximum of four years. If you are currently working or plan to work in Canada, you should keep track of the total time you have worked and plan to work in Canada. Once you have completed four years of work as a temporary foreign worker in Canada, you will not be eligible to work in Canada again until another period of four years has passed.
Before you are eligible to work again in Canada, you will need to spend four consecutive years either:
outside of Canada; or
in Canada but not working ( i.e. with legal status as a visitor or student).
At that point, you can apply for a work permit and you can start another four years of working in Canada.
Feb 13th 2014, 9:36 pm
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Re: Stalling on PR application
http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=824878
.....To that end, Economic Action Plan 2014 proposes to provide $14.0 million over two years and $4.7 million per year ongoing to launch a new recruitment model—the Expression of Interest system—in January 2015.
The Expression of Interest system would allow the Government of Canada, provinces and territories, and employers to actively target highly skilled immigrants under key economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Under the Expression of Interest system, candidates would make an online submission to express interest in coming to Canada and provide information about their skills and experience.
The Government would only invite the most highly ranked candidates to submit an application for permanent residence.
The Expression of Interest system would allow the Government of Canada, provinces and territories, and employers to actively target highly skilled immigrants under key economic immigration programs, including the Federal Skilled Worker Program, the Federal Skilled Trades Program and the Canadian Experience Class. Under the Expression of Interest system, candidates would make an online submission to express interest in coming to Canada and provide information about their skills and experience.
The Government would only invite the most highly ranked candidates to submit an application for permanent residence.
Feb 14th 2014, 6:19 am
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Re: Stalling on PR application
We've been in Vancouver a year, have BC PNP but have been putting off our PR app, going back and forth on whether we should do it. The deadline is soon approaching and we're still not sure whether we want to chuck another $1,000 at it.
Anyone else been in this situ?
Are we stupid for not going through with it?
My partner has a good job, I don't (but that's another story). We love the nature here and the civilised and friendly people, although that said, I struggle to have the same connection that i find with Brits and fellow Europeans.
All advice welcome!
Anyone else been in this situ?
Are we stupid for not going through with it?
My partner has a good job, I don't (but that's another story). We love the nature here and the civilised and friendly people, although that said, I struggle to have the same connection that i find with Brits and fellow Europeans.
All advice welcome!
Say you get PR, stay another couple of year then go back. You might love being back in the UK or you might not. At least you have options.
Last edited by tee1; Feb 14th 2014 at 6:23 am.
Feb 14th 2014, 8:41 pm
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Re: Stalling on PR application
You sound like someone who will regret either decision. So roll the dice.
Feb 15th 2014, 4:41 pm
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Re: Stalling on PR application
Is there a time limit on the PNP?
When I got SINP in 2010 they only gave me 6 months to submit the federal application or the PNP would be withdrawn.
Use it or lose it.
When I got SINP in 2010 they only gave me 6 months to submit the federal application or the PNP would be withdrawn.
Use it or lose it.
