Canada permanent residence status (PNP versus normal method)?

Question

Hi, I know there is a lot of information on this topic already, however, I can't seem to find exactly what I am looking for anywhere.

I am a 24 yr old graduate living in the UK. I have been working in the IT Project Management industry for the past two years. I have recently organized a 1 yr working visa for Canada and I plan to arrive in Oct this year. My current company is helping me to find a role in Canada, so I am hoping that I will have a job before going over.

In terms of location I am looking at either Toronto or BC. One of the main differences I notice is the fact that there are more occupations on the BC PNP list than there are on the Ontario PNP list (I think I will qualify for the BC PNP).

My questions is, if I went to BC and was accepted on the PNP then I understand that they let you know whether or not your PNP has been accepted in a matter of weeks (i have read about 8 weeks). I realize that this is only the beginning of the application process, but I understand that there is a strong chance of the receiving PR if you have been accepted on the PNP.

If however, I went to Toronto, I do not think that I would qualify for their PNP. Therefore, if I applied for permanent residency, how long would it take before I know whether or not my application had been successful (approximately)?

In short- would it be worth going to BC to take advantage of the PNP??

Appreciate any advice at all

Answer 1

If you do the BC PNP program, you will have your PR card within a year.  If you go to ON and do the federal skilled worker application from within Canada, it will be sent to Buffalo, why I am not sure but they do.  Immigration Canada website says 50% of cases in Buffalo processed within 19 months, 80% processed within 25 and for most of that time, you will not know anything, just be waiting for them to get you processed.

I'd say go to BC, the weather is nicer.