Query about Express Entry, WES, Passport Spouse name & Pregnancy

[dilsehamza]

Dear Forum Experts,

Hi, I am from India and I am about to submit my Express Entry Profile. And i have few queries related to it. I have gone through other threads on this site and have made many things clear. Thank you.
CRS tool shows 464 score. But i have few queries before i actually submit it.

1. Regarding Educational Qualification :
I have done BA (3 years), MA (2 years) (Clinical Psychology) WES Report says Equivalency - Bachelors (4 years)
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Development (1 year) WES Report says Equivalency - Completion of a second undergraduate major
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical & Applied Hypnosis (1 year) WES Report says Equivalency - Completion of a second undergraduate major
What should i select in Educational Qualification ?
Two or more certificates, diploma or degree ?

2. Spouse name on Passport:
I am married and have spouse name on my passport, but it took me months to add her name (special marriage & we want to retain her maiden name) So is it fine, if i dont add my name on her passport as her passport was made in 2009 and expires in 2019 and we married in 2011. I am the principal applicant. The process will take long time.

3. Pregnancy:
My wife is pregnant and due date is in April. So should i wait and apply later ? I have CLB level 9 and score will expire within a year and i have birth date in June, so that will reduce my 5 points as well.

Thanking you in anticipation

Yours Sincerely,
Hamza Ali

 

[CanadaWeCome]

Dear Forum Experts,

Hi, I am from India and I am about to submit my Express Entry Profile. And i have few queries related to it. I have gone through other threads on this site and have made many things clear. Thank you.
CRS tool shows 464 score. But i have few queries before i actually submit it.
A: If this is correct you may get ITA in the next (or after that) draw itself. And you'll have 60 days time to file the eAPR, by that time if all goes well you may have the baby and his/her basic documents to include in the application as well. Please ensure appropriate PoF for a family of 3.
1. Regarding Educational Qualification :
I have done BA (3 years), MA (2 years) (Clinical Psychology) WES Report says Equivalency - Bachelors (4 years)
Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Development (1 year) WES Report says Equivalency - Completion of a second undergraduate major
Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical & Applied Hypnosis (1 year) WES Report says Equivalency - Completion of a second undergraduate major
What should i select in Educational Qualification ?
Two or more certificates, diploma or degree ?
A:Yes, most certainly.
2. Spouse name on Passport:
I am married and have spouse name on my passport, but it took me months to add her name (special marriage & we want to retain her maiden name) So is it fine, if i dont add my name on her passport as her passport was made in 2009 and expires in 2019 and we married in 2011. I am the principal applicant. The process will take long time.
A: No issues with this one. Just have your Marriage certificate handy (translated and notarized if required).
3. Pregnancy:
My wife is pregnant and due date is in April. So should i wait and apply later ? I have CLB level 9 and score will expire within a year and i have birth date in June, so that will reduce my 5 points as well.
A: No need to wait, please apply immediately...whenever the new member arrives add him/her after you get the Birth certificate (translated & notarized if required) and then add the passport when ready. Birth date reduction (5 points) is inevitable and cannot be helped, just ensure you are above 67/100 on the FSWP points grid.
Thanking you in anticipation

Yours Sincerely,
Hamza Ali

All the very best!

 

[moonpat83]

Hi, your wife's medical will be put on hold until after the delivery because you shouldn't risk getting her Xray done while pregnant.

 

[Rashmi1690]

Dear Hamza Ali & Others,

I have a case very similar to Hamza Ali's with respect to educational credentials. My husband is the primary applicant and our CRS score is coming to 471 points, but we are really confused about selecting the right options for educational credentials in the Express Entry profile.

My husband's WES ECA report states the following for his Indian educational credentials:
1. B.Com from Mumbai University (3 years ) - WES equivalent - Bachelor's Degree (3 years)
2. M.Com from Mumbai University (2 years) - WES equivalent - Bachelor's Degree (4 years) - in conjunction with B.Com completed earlier
3. Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (2 years) - WES equivalent - Completion of a second undergraduate major (No duration mentioned)

Should we be choosing 'Two or more degrees, diplomas or certificates' or 'Bachelor's Degree' ? Really confused here as the WES equivalent for M.Com mentions 'in conjunction with B.Com completed earlier'. Also, uncertain whether 'Completion of second undergraduate major' can be treated as an independent degree/diploma/certificate.

@ Hamza Ali - I have a few questions for you.
1. Did your WES report also mention 'In conjunction with study earlier completed' for your MA?
2. Have you received you PR as of now? Did you application go through successfully after selecting 'Two or more degrees, diplomas, certificates'?

Would really appreciate some assistance here.

Thanks & Regards,
Rashmi

 

[dilsehamza]

All the very best!

Thank you very much for your reply.
Updating you
But i didnt apply then. had a baby boy on 9th April.
Applied for his passport and took up ielts again. scored 8.5 overall.
and finally I applied in August 2017 and got ITA next week.
Submitted the application on 88th day. was wondering, should i or shouldnt ?
got PPR on 9th Dec 2017
Submitted PP on 11th Dec to VFS.
Now waiting for the PP.
I have a question here: How much time does it take for the Visa Stamping ?
Thank you

 

[dilsehamza]

Dear Hamza Ali & Others,

I have a case very similar to Hamza Ali's with respect to educational credentials. My husband is the primary applicant and our CRS score is coming to 471 points, but we are really confused about selecting the right options for educational credentials in the Express Entry profile.

My husband's WES ECA report states the following for his Indian educational credentials:
1. B.Com from Mumbai University (3 years ) - WES equivalent - Bachelor's Degree (3 years)
2. M.Com from Mumbai University (2 years) - WES equivalent - Bachelor's Degree (4 years) - in conjunction with B.Com completed earlier
3. Post-Graduate Diploma in Management (2 years) - WES equivalent - Completion of a second undergraduate major (No duration mentioned)

Should we be choosing 'Two or more degrees, diplomas or certificates' or 'Bachelor's Degree' ? Really confused here as the WES equivalent for M.Com mentions 'in conjunction with B.Com completed earlier'. Also, uncertain whether 'Completion of second undergraduate major' can be treated as an independent degree/diploma/certificate.

@ Hamza Ali - I have a few questions for you.
1. Did your WES report also mention 'In conjunction with study earlier completed' for your MA?
2. Have you received you PR as of now? Did you application go through successfully after selecting 'Two or more degrees, diplomas, certificates'?

Would really appreciate some assistance here.

Thanks & Regards,
Rashmi

Dear Rashmi,

I am extremely sorry for the super late reply.
I have updated my status on the above post.

Yes, I selected Two or more Degrees, diplomas, certificates.

Let me know status of your file.

Thank you
Hamza Ali