Is it feasible getting a permanent permit for Canada without a degree?
Considering I would have a couple of years of experience and required field, and having the highest scores in IELTS?
Thanks!
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Considering I would have a couple of years of experience and required field, and having the highest scores in IELTS?
Thanks!
Is it feasible getting a permanent permit for Canada without a degree?
Well education is a high scoring area, so you need to make up those points in other areas. You can see your score by creating a free profile http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/profile.asp then look here for the scores required in the past to be "drawn" (invited to apply) http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/rounds.asp
One way to get more than enough points is to get 600 from a Provincial Nomination as even with a basic degree, it may not be possible to get drawn. For example, I have a bachelors degree and I would not have been drawn without a provincial nomination.
Note that the Provincial Nomination programs have their own criteria which may also heavily weight education. For example, the Nova Scotia program requires a minimum of 67/100 points and they award just 5 points for a high school education and 21 for a bachelors, out of a maximum of 25 for education. With only 2 years experience, you will lose another 4 points there. So you can only afford to lose another 9 points in other areas, which is a very tall order unfortunately.