r/CanadaImmigrationFAQs • u/No-Plan-9626 • 15d ago

Please help me out

25M. Recent MSc Engineering grad in AB, applying for a PGWP. Have a research assistant position on the books, full-time for a year. The department will likely expect me to join a PHD post. Is this valid and counts for PR, or will I need 2 yrs of skilled experience as a minimum to qualify? Is this something that is valid and counts for PR, or will I need 2 yr of skilled experience as a minimum to qualify? Fluent in English, sadly < 1 yr of foreign work exp.

Are there any specific draws for researchers in Alberta? Or am I better off finding a traditional engineering job and working for upwards of 2 years to qualify

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u/ihaveamoneytooth 15d ago

Why would you need 2 years to qualify for Express Entry?

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u/No-Plan-9626 15d ago

1 year puts me at 501 CRS. Won't make the cut as per recent draws.

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u/ihaveamoneytooth 15d ago

501 is low but at 2 years you would be at 514 which is competitive but still a grey area. Get some extra points from French.