Ontario PNP - Masters Stream

[gdange87]

Hi Guys ,

I have an admit from the Ryerson Uni for MENg Compnet course which is a 1 year curse..However I have a few queries regarding opportunities to work after the course and eventually obtain a PR.

1. What are chances of getting the OPNP under the masters stream considering they nominate about 1400 students each year ?
2. If someone is not nominated by the province , what are the other opportunities / alternatives to stay back longer to work in canada and get a PR eventually ??

Answers to these queries will go a long way in deciding if I accept this admit or not ...

HELP :-\ :-\

Cheers
G

 

[scylla]

1. No one can give you your "chances". If you meet the criteria and submit your application early enough, then you should be accepted provided you meet the requirements.
2. See: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/various-immigration-programmes-for-international-students-in-canada-t100908.0.html

 

[Diplomatru]

If your aim is to get a PR, consider studying in Saskatchewan as the SINP for students sub-category is not cap-based.

 

[gdange87]

If your aim is to get a PR, consider studying in Saskatchewan as the SINP for students sub-category is not cap-based.

Hey Too late for that Diplomatru ...already have an admit from ryerson and awaiting info from Dalhousie..

While ryerson is a better college , it leaves me with only 1 year of PGWP.So there are very few options as of now that would be open for me if i opt for a 1 year course.I am worried that , if for some reason i dont get through the OPNP process , it would be a tough journey back home.As of today CEC would need a 1 year Full time experience , which i may/may not have at the end of 1 year.So definetly an element of risk is involved.

Dal opens up a lot of options considering that it gives me 3 years PGWP.So just a little confused if i should opt for 3 years PGWP over repute of Ryerson.

 

[Diplomatru]

CIC will seize to consider CEC and FSW applications in 2015 with the introduction of Express entry, so PGWP won't make a huge difference anyway.

 

[parul154]

Hey Too late for that Diplomatru ...already have an admit from ryerson and awaiting info from Dalhousie..

While ryerson is a better college , it leaves me with only 1 year of PGWP.So there are very few options as of now that would be open for me if i opt for a 1 year course.I am worried that , if for some reason i dont get through the OPNP process , it would be a tough journey back home.As of today CEC would need a 1 year Full time experience , which i may/may not have at the end of 1 year.So definetly an element of risk is involved.

Dal opens up a lot of options considering that it gives me 3 years PGWP.So just a little confused if i should opt for 3 years PGWP over repute of Ryerson.

Hi

You will be persuing a 1 year course in Ontario.
What are the oppotunities available for students studying for 2 year course (like Masters).
Can they directly apply for PR after completing their masters in Ontario? Please help.

 

[Diplomatru]

Can they directly apply for PR after completing their masters in Ontario? Please help.

No, they can't. A Master's graduate should first apply for PNP certificate which is cap-based and can take up to 8 months in processing. In case it is issued, a nominee becomes eligible to apply for PR.

 

[parul154]

No, they can't. A Master's graduate should first apply for PNP certificate which is cap-based and can take up to 8 months in processing. In case it is issued, a nominee becomes eligible to apply for PR.

Ohh..
and what abt the other options for students persuing masters from Ontario?
One more thing, u mentioned that CECE and FSW will no longer exist in 2015, since project express entry will be getting introduced. Is it so????

 

[Diplomatru]

For instance you can graduate in Ontario, find a job in BC and get nominated under their International graduate stream. People say that their PNP process takes under three months.

http://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate/About-the-BC-PNP/Skills-Immigration/International-Graduates.aspx

You might also want to look at what other provinces have to offer.

As per your question about Express entry, unfortunately, it's true.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/acts-regulations/forward-regulatory-plan/irpr-eoi.asp

I say unfortunately because every amendment implemented so far has made it more difficult to immigrate to Canada.

 

[gdange87]

For instance you can graduate in Ontario, find a job in BC and get nominated under their International graduate stream. People say that their PNP process takes under three months.

http://www.welcomebc.ca/Immigrate/About-the-BC-PNP/Skills-Immigration/International-Graduates.aspx

You might also want to look at what other provinces have to offer.

As per your question about Express entry, unfortunately, it's true.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/acts-regulations/forward-regulatory-plan/irpr-eoi.asp

I say unfortunately because every amendment implemented so far has made it more difficult to immigrate to Canada.

While I agree that we can look around for other provinces , the bone of contention here is having only 1 year to do so.
I wish to complete my course and during the period of the PGWP get a PR or atleast a nomination or something that would help me extend my stay.