Re: Canada Express entry
 

Interesting I qualify. Think it was I was bringing lots of monies over lol. Let us know how it goes (whoever applies). They state express entry is granted in 6 months 80 percent of the time?

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Somebody message this dude and ask him about DACA to Express Entry (permanent resident status) to Canada. Has he successfully helped DACAmented people immigrate?

https://twitter.com/immlawyercanada/...08119242190848
https://twitter.com/immlawyercanada

Re: Canada Express entry
 

Work experience gained under DACA does count for Canada's express entry program.

Per one of the best Immigration Canadian lawyers.

As far as I am aware CIC does not check for one's legal status in a country when providing points for work experience. This could change, but I have never heard of points being denied due to lack of status.

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Thanks for sharing

DACA remains for now so good to have that option!

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Please give an update! Did you complete the process? Did you get into Canada? I'm just starting to look into the process now

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Express Entry Steps:

1. Go on CIC website to see how many points you get and if you qualify for Express Entry
- save the personal reference code you get at the end. You use it to start your initial applic.

Make sure your passport is valid for at least 1 year or more before doing below steps.

----assuming you qualify----
2. Apply for educational credential assessment with WES ~$200
3. Sign up for and reserve test date for IELTS
4. Start gathering and arranging proof of funds and submit fingerprints for police background check (FBI takes 6-8 weeks. It is advisable to also get state background check.)
5. Create express entry profile online
6. Submit profile and wait for invite to apply (in this prelim stage you join a pool of candidates and those with highest points get selected. Your applic is active in the pool for up to 1 year. There are drawings from the pool every 2-3 weeks and the minimum point threshold fluctuates. It could take 4-8weeks to get selected.)

You also need to activate your profile in the job bank. Make sure it remains active the entire time you are in the pool and waiting for ITA. See CIC website for this.

While you wait for invite (ITA) gather all your remaining docs such as proof of funds, employer reference letter, police report/background check of countries you have resided in past 10 yrs, etc.

7. Once you receive ITA, you have 90 days to upload all info. Target submitting within 60 days and do not wait for 90 day mark.
You have to get medical exam done in this period. Depending on how busy doc is, it could take a couple weeks to get an appointment. So call early.

Exam results from immig exam doctor come to you in about 7-10 days. They are valid 1 year from day of exam. Wait to get the exam close to 45 day mark because your deadline to enter canada is earlier of medical exam expiration or passport expiration.

Upload all docs and submit final app.

8. This stage takes longest - CIC will review your application and do background check, follow up with employer, etc. Once they approve app, they will send you request for passport (or passport copy - depending on country) for PR stamping.

You will get a conditional PR which is based on your entering Canada within allotted time.


CIC reviews and processes applications during each stage in batches. So there could be a delay of 2-3 weeks in last 2 stages (approval and passport stamping) as they wait to gather other applic for batch processing.

This is the best website to use throughout Canada visa applic process.
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-imm...tshell.394158/

The website above has other applicants sharing their experiences and they provide good info on what to submit if you can't get employer ref letter or proof of funds or run in to other issues during the process.

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Any legal work experience obtained in the US (thru Daca or otherwise) counts for Express Entry purposes.

You also do not need to leave the US.

You can use a lawyer or paralegal or just apply yourself.

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They do however ask your status in the country you are currently residing if not ur country of nationality.
It's in the personal info section of the forms. You need to provide history since u turned 18 or last 10 yrs whichever is shorter.

Need to be honest. Being on Daca here does not matter.

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Dreamers here have successfully immigrated to Canada. Explain to detail what DACA is and why you are still here. Don't leave anything out.

"Canada Welcomes You
Express Entry is an immigration management system developed by the Canadian government to help manage three immigration programs: Federal Skilled Workers, Federal Skilled Trades, and Canadian Experience Class. Through the Express Entry pool, candidates who are young, have completed a post-secondary education, have work experience, and are proficient in the English language are ideal candidates for Canadian immigration.

Regardless of being an illegal immigrant, these individuals are eligible to apply through the Express Entry program and potentially immigrate to Canada. When an invitation is received, once processed through the Express Entry pool, the individual is invited to Canadian permanent residence. Permanent residence allows for them to work, apply for a drivers license, have access to health care, and can work their way to Canadian citizenship within 4 years."

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*cringe* I know he means "regardless of being undocumented..."

Yes - it should not matter. But for EE purposes you need minimum 12 months work experience. So work experience thru Daca should cover it. Unless you need the points and then would need to show pre-Daca work experience in the "work experience" section of the forms - which is the basis for the application.

Regardless, you need to show ALL activity (incl. pre-Daca work exp in the "Personal history" section).