Welshieabroad

I know the answer will be 'how long is a piece of string' but I'm trying to keep an eye on timelines etc.
We had planned to complete our IELTS by now, but put it off for a few months due to covid delays etc.
Are there any particular places where future information about EE draws or potential timelines for processing when it is open again?
I just want to try and keep up to date so I know when best to complete the application.
Thanks

christmasoompa

If you're eligible and scoring enough, then I'd recommend you apply asap. Your scores may go down if you have birthdays, and you never know whether the scores threshold will increase, so I'd get an application in asap. Remember you don't have to move for several years so best to get it sorted so you know you've got PR IMO.

All of the draws are on the website, timelines will no doubt have changed a bit but hopefully not too much, it's a pretty quick process.

HTH, best of luck.

Welshieabroad

Thank you.

That was our original plan for last year but with covid affecting everything, it all got put on hold
Things seem worse if anything now but we can't put it off forever.
We have a business and property to sell too so getting everything sorted is going to be very challenging.
I think I would feel more confident if I thought that there was a more definitive answer, but I'm also aware that life isn't that easy

Thanks for your help

christmasoompa

A definitive answer on timelines? I don't think anybody will know that for another year or so when the impact of Covid on processing becomes clear. You may find it speeds up though with less people applying, so could be even quicker than the usual 6 months! What are you scoring on the CRS?

Welshieabroad

Without knowing IELTS for definite, it's a bit of a guess, but around 469, so I know we are on the borderline.
It could go up if we do better than expected.
Another worry of mine is that the EE cut off scores will go massively higher than that again!
My husband is on the list of sought after jobs (tech something or other?) for BC though so we could always explore that if needs be.

Siouxie

The Tech Pilot Project? Be aware that ends in June 2021 - if he qualifies it would be better to apply sooner rather than later. https://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate-t...PNP-Tech-Pilot

If he's into IT it might be worth looking at the Atlantic Pilot project as well (he would need a job offer from a designated approved employer, so would have to check out all the employers and see what positions they might need. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...job-offer.html

Welshieabroad

Yes, it was the Tech Pilot that I had seen. Argh, I didn't realise it closed in May though!
Are they replacing it with anything else or is it just that those skills are no longer desired?
He is engineering rather than ICT. I will look at the Atlantic one thanks

Siouxie

It hasn't closed - it's closing in June It's a pilot project - basically to fill a need for a specific length of time.
What is his NOC? The Atlantic Pilot isn't just for Tech

Welshieabroad

I will double check his NOC.

Thanks for the links, I will get him to have a look as otherwise I will get it wrong

christmasoompa

The Tech pilot is the perfect illustration of why I think it's vital to always apply for PR asap if eligible - things change so often in immigration! Once you've got PR you've got years to move, but it's always a risk to leave it if you think you may qualify.

Welshieabroad

Thanks again
You are very right

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