Masters program completed, eligible to claim points before convocation?

[riasat.abir]

My wife has completed her Masters from UBC this October 2015 (Started in August 2013). She has got the program completion letter from UBC but her degree will be conferred in next Graduate session (Convocation in May 2016).
If I fill up the express entry profile now what should I put (a or b) for education qualification?

Standing at the end of study period?
Available options are-
a. In good standing but no diploma or degree awarded
b. Certificate or diploma or degree awarded
c. Not Completed

Question help:
Good academic standing means you got an acceptable mark or grade point average for your study program. Each school has its own standards for this.
If you completed your studies and you received a certificate or diploma or degree, choose "Certificate or diploma or degree awarded"

Do you get points for program completed state?

 

[riasat.abir]

Re: Question about 'Degree awarded', need help!

In her program completion letter, it says -

"This is to confirm that XYZ has completed all requirements for the degree of
MASTER OF SCIENCE - In Computer Science at the University of British Columbia.
The program requirements were completed on October 30, 2015. Subject to the approval of the
Senate, this degree will be officially conferred at the next available graduation session."

 

[riasat.abir]

Re: Masters program completed, eligible to claim points?

Any words of advice?

 

[Ultimate_One]

Re: Masters program completed, eligible to claim points?

I was in a very similar sitution before...i chose completed masters and got points and invitation as well...but in the end i rejected the invitation as actual degree is a necessity for proof of education...I emailed cic and they just told me the requirments without commenting about my situation...

 

[riasat.abir]

Re: Masters program completed, eligible to claim points?

I was in a very similar sitution before...i chose completed masters and got points and invitation as well...but in the end i rejected the invitation as actual degree is a necessity for proof of education...I emailed cic and they just told me the requirments without commenting about my situation...

That's sad, I have to wait until next summer then

 

[SecularFirst]

Re: Masters program completed, eligible to claim points?

I think you can apply under Master stream BCPNP.

 

[riasat.abir]

Re: Masters program completed, eligible to claim points?

I think you can apply under Master stream BCPNP.

That's another option but bc pnp will open in January, then there is another 4-5 months of waiting time.
And by that time probably she may get the certificate too. She already have the PGWP and a job offer.

Has anyone else gone through this by applying in Express Entry just after graduation/before convocation?

 

[omiddaily]

Hello,
I am in the similar situation. Could you please tell me what you did? Did you file your e-APR before convocation?

Thank you

 

[Rousi]

Hi,

I was wondering if you have got any success with using the graduation letter?
I am in the same position so when filing the profile I wrote that my degree was awarded on the date I got the graduation letter. However if I get an ITA i probably would still have chance to upload my actual degree as it will be conferred within the 90 days to fill the application. I am afraid that they reject it since I technically didn't state the correct date for degree awarded

 

[Rousi]

Anyone has any news on this topic?

 

[omiddaily]

Still waiting for the response from CIC.

 

[sam_dawkins]

Eligible to graduate letter in the university letterhead with proper signature is more than enough for CIC. No need for actual convocation certificate.

Hi,

I was wondering if you have got any success with using the graduation letter?
I am in the same position so when filing the profile I wrote that my degree was awarded on the date I got the graduation letter. However if I get an ITA i probably would still have chance to upload my actual degree as it will be conferred within the 90 days to fill the application. I am afraid that they reject it since I technically didn't state the correct date for degree awarded

 

[Rousi]

Eligible to graduate letter in the university letterhead with proper signature is more than enough for CIC. No need for actual convocation certificate.

Are you completely sure of this? I mean have you heard or seen anyone that has applied for EE using only their graduation letter?

This is a serious deal if we apply only with a graduation letter and its not accepted the application could be rejected! Please let me know if you have first hand experience of this being accepted.

 

[riasat.abir]

Are you completely sure of this? I mean have you heard or seen anyone that has applied for EE using only their graduation letter?

This is a serious deal if we apply only with a graduation letter and its not accepted the application could be rejected! Please let me know if you have first hand experience of this being accepted.

Yes if you have the official graduation completion letter from the university.

 

[AmirHNK]

My wife has completed her Masters from UBC this October 2015 (Started in August 2013). She has got the program completion letter from UBC but her degree will be conferred in next Graduate session (Convocation in May 2016).
If I fill up the express entry profile now what should I put (a or b) for education qualification?

Standing at the end of study period?
Available options are-
a. In good standing but no diploma or degree awarded
b. Certificate or diploma or degree awarded
c. Not Completed

Do you get points for program completed state?

Yes. You need a degree completion verification letter from your department + your official transcript and that should do.