christmasoompa

Educational Credential Assessment. Maybe have a read of what's required for an EE app? It would be the FST stream you'd be applying under I'd guess.

Once you've got your ECA, IELTS, etc, then yes you can just apply and update it.

george82

Ok I already sent my stuff off 2 years ago to sask apprenticeship board and it all got approved. I'll get my ielts booked can I apply without it?

christmasoompa

That's not the same as an ECA, so won't count. You'll need to get an ECA from one of the few designated agencies - full details on the CIC website.

And no, you can't apply without IELTS - do please read the info on the CIC website about the criteria and what you need to apply! It's very clear that you can't apply without language test results.

george82

Hi I have read the requirements, I'm confused as when I was in Canada my immigration agent said that if I applied under snip I would not need language test

christmasoompa

But you're not talking about applying under SINP, you're talking for PR directly via EE? So two different requirements.

george82

Yeah that's true I just wondered why it was needed for 1 but not the other? Who knows thanks for help so far just waiting to hear back from my prev employer

christmasoompa

Just different program requirements. IELTS is only required for PNP apps if the applicant is in Skill Level C or D occupations, but it's required for all Federal Skilled Trade (EE) applicants.

If you can get a PNP nomination then that's great, although hopefully you won't need it if you can move back on your existing TWP to your previous job.

Good luck.

george82

How do I go about getting a pnp nomination?

Siouxie

International Skilled Worker Category - Economy - Government of Saskatchewan

george82

Thanks for that so it looks like there are 2 ways I can apply for a nomination without express entry then I can apply after I have applied for express entry what in your opinion is the better way of doing it?