Tiddlypeeps wrote: » Neither of us have LIMA at the moment. We already have the application submitted and we are in the pool waiting. I don't think you can change who the main applicant is after it's submitted. We are both equally qualified and in the same field so we pretty much drew straws for who to put as the main applicant. If we end up having to go the LIMA route it would be handy if either of us getting work would effect the application, I assume that's not possible tho, but said I'd ask just in case.
JenL wrote: » You can apply through your partners CIC account and have profile in their name too with you as the spouse. If you both happen to get ITA you can decline one. At least the bill of the paperwork will be done on the chance your partner gets a LMIA. The only downside is shelling out for another English test so they can apply too. (But it'll be a few points more on both profiles as the spouse has the test done)
irlcad wrote: » Hi all, does anyone have a link to the exact steps required by the employer when doing an LMIA? As in documents they must provide, how long a job ad must run for, additional justification for choosing a foreign employee etc etc Thanks
circular flexing wrote: » Another English test and another educational assessment if applying under FSW (which you would be unless you have 1+ years of Canadian work experience)
irlcad wrote: » Hi, what's the significance of having worked one year or more in Canada? More EE points, pushing you over the 500 mark? Thanks
newwan wrote: » I am applying to do postgraduate medical training in canada. Does anyone know anything about the visa or perm residence status required for that?
Manitoba2015 wrote: » Hey i am in the process of doing the express entry i will give you a low down of my prices so far. All in canadian $ Express entry processing fee 550 Then there is right of PR fe 490 I paid these to together upfront you can pay separately. Celpip English Test -265 Canadian Medical Upfront Non EDE Worker-330 Just over 2 months in and its going good if anyone has any questions feel free to ask. if i can help i will.:)
Tiddlypeeps wrote: » At what point do you have to pay the processing fee and the right of PR fee?
Manitoba2015 wrote: » You have to pay the processing fee upfront as soon as you submit your application it's rough $550 ... You are also giving the option of paying the rprf also so that's another $480 roughly. I decided to pay both my fees upfront.. But if you choose to pay just processing fee your rprf comes as a request usually after your initial review of eligibility is done which can be anything from 2 weeks to 2 months.. Cec route for a straight forward case is averaging 2/4 months which is crazy quick for pr.. My own case is in the final checks now and I hope for a decision in the next month to 6 weeks.. Any more questions feel free to ask if I can help I will:)
el diablo wrote: » Surprised to see it's so quick now. I waited eleven months for COPR after paying my RPRF.
Jamie1983 wrote: » Hi all, quick question in regards to the medical for CEC. I'm due to do it next week and am a little bit worried about it. Firstly I suffer from a mental health issue (an anxiety disorder which I have received some treatment for while in Canada. Will this count against me or be a possibility to be disqualified? Also on my medical history over here there is an admission of cannabis use? Any thoughts on whether this will be a problem? Thanks
Jamie1983 wrote: » Hi all, Also on my medical history over here there is an admission of cannabis use? Any thoughts on whether this will be a problem? Thanks
northgirl wrote: » What would you consider a minimum CA$ salary for living in VA - sharing apartment?
Faith wrote: » I never applied for PR, but have you ever been on a WHV, northgirl? I'd imagine it's tricky to get PR without a job offer. The criteria are quite high, and I think you lose out on a significant amount of points if you don't have a job offer. Most people tend to apply either on the back of a job offer, or because they're already in Canada on a WHV, in my experience. Sharing a 1-bed with a partner: I'd expect ~$1500 per month in a desirable area for the apartment the way things are (so $750 each). A room in a house-share looks really expensive right now too. I'm seeing figures like $900+ for kits or downtown, $700 for near Commercial Drive or Main street, and $550+ for further out in east van. If you were to aim for one-third of your net salary on rent, you'd be looking for a gross minimum of $25,000 to share in a further out, less desirable, [generally] more run-down area, up to gross ~$40,000 for sharing a place downtown or in Kits.
northgirl wrote: » Hi Faith, Thanks for the very detailed reply. I'm not on a WHV and I don't have a job offer. I have completed the eligibility tests which indicated that I may be eligible so I decided to give it a shot. I know I am probably setting myself up to fail but I feel that if I don't try I will always wonder. I do have a lot of work experience behind me and a Masters Degree in my field and I'm just somewhat hopeful that if I can do well enough with the IELTS, the combination might get me into the pool. If you really don't think I have a breeze then I'll be sad.. but I'll live. Anyway the exam is in the next couple of weeks so it's paid for now and then I'll have my credentials assessed. Really great to hear the information on the apartment sharing costs. I'll be by myself if I go but I think I've bigger hurdles to overcome before I get to those by the sounds of it.
circular flexing wrote: » You can work out your points total on this site You need to be scoring about 480-490 at the moment to have a chance of being selected but the last few draws have been quite high points, it has been as low as ~450 at the start of the year - previous draws are here
Charizard wrote: » You get 600 points for arranged employment is that right ??
