Originally Posted by Oliviald (Post 12217298)

After posting a thread yesterday and finding out things will be harder than expected to extend out stay here I have done some more research!

Originally Posted by Oliviald (Post 12217298)

On the ontario immigration website, for the skilled worker visa it says 'new job offer' to be given to get it. Can this be done if you are already in a job or is this for people that are newcomers to the country?

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 12217492)

Sorry to use you as an example, but just for the sake of anybody else reading, this is why it's always a good idea to check out the visa side of things before moving on any kind of temporary visa. No point in spending lots or going through the stress and upheaval of moving for a short time if you wouldn't be able to stay longer term if you wish.



It's also for those in jobs. So if your fiance's employer will support the application and is happy to go through the paperwork and pay the fee, then that is definitely worth a look.

But have you also looked at EE and seen if you're eligible via that? If so, you would also have the OINP EE stream open to you which would be another good option (and doesn't need a job offer or any kind of support from the employer).

Originally Posted by PMM (Post 12217606)

Hi





1. Don't forget that you need 400 points in EE to get an invitation to OINP and you have to indicate on your province of choice, Ontario.

Originally Posted by PMM (Post 12217606)

Hi





1. Don't forget that you need 400 points in EE to get an invitation to OINP and you have to indicate on your province of choice, Ontario.

Originally Posted by ScottyB (Post 12231199)

Not strictly true you can leave blank and hope all Provinces show an interest.


We had contact from 4 and decided on OINP.


If OP is desperate to stay and would genuinely live/work in any province if it meant securing PR why restrict yourself to just Ontario other than you already have a job there?

Originally Posted by PMM (Post 12231216)

Hi




1, Because if you have less than about 430 points you wont, at this time, get an ITA. But if you indicate Ontario and have 400 points you may get an OINP,

Originally Posted by ScottyB (Post 12231223)

My point exactly but why restrict yourself to Ontario?


Say for example their quota is full if you tick them exclusively you limit yourself to not being considered by other Provinces?


Putting all your eggs in 1 basket.

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 12231387)

The OP has to restrict themselves to Ontario, as that's where they are currently living! But a lot of people don't want the other baskets. Perhaps they have no interest in living in SK, or MB, etc, and only want Ontario for various reasons. No point in applying for provinces you wouldn't want to actually live in.

Originally Posted by ScottyB (Post 12232219)

They don't have to restrict themselves to Ontario just because they are living/working there?


At present they are not going to have enough points to qualify for an ITA without additional points from a Provincial scheme or other means.


If they have a genuine willingness to stay elsewhere it may mean the difference between remaining in Canada and having to leave at the end of their current temp circumstances if they open their eyes to other provinces.


None of us are immigration experts and using language like "has to restrict themselves to Ontario" is misleading.


All I was suggesting to increase their odds was to consider not selecting Ontario as a singular option because once you do you are "All In" on Ontario with no other options where as if you have flexibility and are genuine about living anywhere you have more potential options.


I deal with Risk for a living, just relying on Ontario for me is a risky play.

Originally Posted by ScottyB (Post 12232219)

They don't have to restrict themselves to Ontario just because they are living/working there?

None of us are immigration experts and using language like "has to restrict themselves to Ontario" is misleading

Originally Posted by ScottyB (Post 12232219)

None of us are immigration experts and using language like "has to restrict themselves to Ontario" is misleading

Originally Posted by christmasoompa (Post 12232339)

I would be gobsmacked if they could get nomination from another province. No province will consider them unless they can show they are committed to it and don't have ties to another, which would be rather tricky when living and working elsewhere. To give you an example from somebody else on the forum rather than just my experience, take a look at this post by dwightvanman. He was refused PNP in Manitoba simply because he'd visited Toronto on vacation nearly a decade previously! http://britishexpats.com/forum/immig.../#post11340114



Actually, lots are immigration experts. We have people who work (or have worked) for CIC, current or former immigration consultants and those who work or have worked for them, and a CBSA border officer. All of whom are amazing at giving their time freely and definitely qualify as expert advice IMO (not necessarily including myself in that even though I do fall in to one of those categories! But just wanted to give kudos to the pros that do give amazing advice).