Yup -

EWI doesn't matter. Canada doesn't really care what your status is here - as long as you're honest about it on your application.

You should also obviously have no criminal record.

They are looking for immigrants to fill gaps for necessary skills - and if you're hard-working, educated and a decent person- then it's to their advantage to bring you in and have you contribute to their economy.

EWI or E w/o I - doesn't matter.