Working whilst on Bridging programme
Jun 20th 2016, 5:12 am
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Re: Working whilst on Bridging programme
They're all the same thing! Express Entry is an application for Permanent Residency, and PNP is one of the ways to apply for Express Entry.
But unless you're scoring enough on the CRS to apply for Express Entry without a job offer (450-480 as a rough guide), then you'll have two options - one is to get the employer to get an LMIA, and you'd then apply for PR via EE under FSW, and the other is to get the nomination certificate and you'd then apply for PR via the PNP. Unfortunately at the moment, the NS EE PNP is closed as the quota for this year has been filled, so you'd have to go down the Skilled Worker PNP route via the 'old' way rather than EE, so the LMIA route would certainly be quicker.
Either way your employer will need to be involved, so perhaps ask them which they'd prefer? And what is the job? You've mentioned 'casual work', but you'll need to make sure it does definitely qualify for a visa, so what is the job title, is it a permanent contract and how many hours per week?
Once you've got the LMIA or nomination cert, you can then get a TWP too, so you can get out there and start working without them having to wait for you to get PR.
HTH.
But unless you're scoring enough on the CRS to apply for Express Entry without a job offer (450-480 as a rough guide), then you'll have two options - one is to get the employer to get an LMIA, and you'd then apply for PR via EE under FSW, and the other is to get the nomination certificate and you'd then apply for PR via the PNP. Unfortunately at the moment, the NS EE PNP is closed as the quota for this year has been filled, so you'd have to go down the Skilled Worker PNP route via the 'old' way rather than EE, so the LMIA route would certainly be quicker.
Either way your employer will need to be involved, so perhaps ask them which they'd prefer? And what is the job? You've mentioned 'casual work', but you'll need to make sure it does definitely qualify for a visa, so what is the job title, is it a permanent contract and how many hours per week?
Once you've got the LMIA or nomination cert, you can then get a TWP too, so you can get out there and start working without them having to wait for you to get PR.
HTH.
Jun 20th 2016, 6:01 am
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Re: Working whilst on Bridging programme
(and most decent consultants will do a consultation for a few hundred dollars, so could be worth it if you decide just asking on BE isn't for you).
Good luck.
Jun 20th 2016, 6:44 am
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Re: Working whilst on Bridging programme
Christmas is right as to costs. If you still have a lot of Qs after posts on the forum you could select a regulated consultant (RCIC). They should be able to provide you with an initial (paid) consultation (ask them for a written summary post the consultation and if you can ask a few follow up Qs).
If you search here you can find someone. Doesn't matter if they are in Canada: it can be done over Skype.
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Jun 20th 2016, 7:30 am
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Re: Working whilst on Bridging programme
Christmas is right as to costs. If you still have a lot of Qs after posts on the forum you could select a regulated consultant (RCIC). They should be able to provide you with an initial (paid) consultation (ask them for a written summary post the consultation and if you can ask a few follow up Qs).
If you search here you can find someone. Doesn't matter if they are in Canada: it can be done over Skype.
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If you search here you can find someone. Doesn't matter if they are in Canada: it can be done over Skype.
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Jun 20th 2016, 9:23 am
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Re: Working whilst on Bridging programme
You can't apply for an open work permit from what you've said? Unless you're aged 30 or under? And a TWP is what you get after the LMIA, so they're not two separate routes.
Bit I've outlined your possible routes in my post above, without the extra info that I've asked about previously (your CRS score, what the job is etc) then it's hard to give any other suggestions.
If you can provide more info then I'm sure somebody can help.
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Jun 20th 2016, 9:17 pm
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Re: Working whilst on Bridging programme
Just to clarify, I didn't say EE was closed - just that the EE stream under the NS PNP is. But I don't know if you'd be eligible for that anyway, I did ask above but what exactly is the job (NOC code?), and is it full-time and permanent?
You can't apply for an open work permit from what you've said? Unless you're aged 30 or under? And a TWP is what you get after the LMIA, so they're not two separate routes.
Bit I've outlined your possible routes in my post above, without the extra info that I've asked about previously (your CRS score, what the job is etc) then it's hard to give any other suggestions.
If you can provide more info then I'm sure somebody can help.
You can't apply for an open work permit from what you've said? Unless you're aged 30 or under? And a TWP is what you get after the LMIA, so they're not two separate routes.
Bit I've outlined your possible routes in my post above, without the extra info that I've asked about previously (your CRS score, what the job is etc) then it's hard to give any other suggestions.
If you can provide more info then I'm sure somebody can help.
Jun 20th 2016, 9:27 pm
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Re: Working whilst on Bridging programme
My concern is CCA will not meet TWP requirements and you will not be able to work
Jun 20th 2016, 9:37 pm
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Re: Working whilst on Bridging programme
My NOC code is 3012, Skill level A. The job is to work as a continuing care assistant until I finish my course and can apply for a licence as an RN. There is no guarantee of hours so the offer is not permanent, but they say they have lots of staff sickness so I am likely to be called in at short notice and will get enough hours that way. I have used the CRS Ranking tool but it is not giving me an actual score. It gives me a reference number and says to log on an create an express entry profile as I am eligible with what I have. I have completed my IELTS and entered the results for this also. Do you know where I can actually get my CRS score please? Thanks for your help
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Express Entry – Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Criteria
Jun 20th 2016, 9:43 pm
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Jun 20th 2016, 9:50 pm
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Re: Working whilst on Bridging programme
TWP needs to be full time employment, the employer also has to prove they have advertised and can not fill the post (costs $$$ and is LMIA) and to be honest CCA's are plentiful in most places
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Jun 20th 2016, 9:51 pm
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Re: Working whilst on Bridging programme
How long are your clinical components?
Jun 20th 2016, 9:55 pm
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Re: Working whilst on Bridging programme
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401 at the moment. But as should get anther 600 points once the people who have offered me the job complete a LMIA.
Jun 20th 2016, 10:03 pm
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I have 4 face to face days to complete in the classroom in October, followed by another 3 days in December. Another 5 face to face days in April next year and then the clinical placement which is 160 hours from May to June.
The rest can all be done online. It would be good to gain some Canadian experience whilst completing the course and cheaper than flying backwards and forward. I could come and stay for 3 months on just my British PassPort but of course then I would not have an income.
I have 13 years of clinical experience in the UK,
The rest can all be done online. It would be good to gain some Canadian experience whilst completing the course and cheaper than flying backwards and forward. I could come and stay for 3 months on just my British PassPort but of course then I would not have an income.
I have 13 years of clinical experience in the UK,
Jun 20th 2016, 10:33 pm
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I'm afraid I agree with Silverdragon, I don't think you will be able to get a LMIA/TWP for the position as you've described it. It can't be for casual work, they are only granted for 'proper' full-time jobs. You would have to have guaranteed hours and it be a proper work contract for it to count.
I'd also question the NOC code, 3012 is for registered nurses, but that wouldn't be a relevant NOC code for a CCA. If you search the NOC for CCA, you get 3413, which is Skill Level C, so wouldn't qualify you for EE as a FSW either.
I think that your only option would be to get the employer to offer you a 'proper' job rather than just bits and pieces, and to apply for your LMIA. You'd then have to get a new LMIA once you have become licensed and are working as a nurse, so you could then apply for PR.
HTH, good luck.
I'd also question the NOC code, 3012 is for registered nurses, but that wouldn't be a relevant NOC code for a CCA. If you search the NOC for CCA, you get 3413, which is Skill Level C, so wouldn't qualify you for EE as a FSW either.
I think that your only option would be to get the employer to offer you a 'proper' job rather than just bits and pieces, and to apply for your LMIA. You'd then have to get a new LMIA once you have become licensed and are working as a nurse, so you could then apply for PR.
HTH, good luck.
