Ray of Hope 66th Draw

[mandyk7777]

So guys and gals, I´m having my IELTS tomorrow. Quick question: Is it a good strategy to do a Listening practice test at home before heading to the actual test?

From my personal experience, don't attempt any test on the morning of the Exam I tried the same and got 34 in the practice test. As a result, I was quite nervous before the actual exam. Eventually , I did manage to score a 8.5 though.

You just need to close all preparation the night before the exam and just relax. IELTS is not that difficult, you will crack it. Just need to stay calm and composed.

 

[AtImechE]

Thanks.I think I will take the 10 day option and hopefully get it in 2 weeks.

My pleasure.

 

[Sharat]

I have been to UK four years ago and stayed for a year.I have never travelled again to that country.If I get a PCC now will the 6 month validity apply to it as well or since I have taken PCC after I left and never travelled to that country is it okie?

 

[AtImechE]

What service did you choose? It depends on that

I believe ACRO is the only service available to get PCC for immigration purposes. Am I Wrong?

 

[Mahnbab1]

I completely agree. IELTS is key to get 400+ score. Till last month we were at 344. I reattempted IELTS and got CLB 9 (had to got writing reevaluated). And then my wife also gave the IELTS again and she also got CLB 9. With the grace of God, we are at 448 now... Keeping fingers crossed... And waiting for the draw now.

Could u plz help me how u prepared urself to achieve clb9??? Am taking ilets on 29th july

 

[AtImechE]

If you get the PCC now it will be valid for 1 year from the date mentioned on the certificate.

 

[seaheart]

Ok Dev or testing (QA)? I initially thought my NOC would be 2171 but after a littler research I changed it an appropriate NOC, so just trying to gather info.

You can find information about NOCs here http://noc.esdc.gc.ca/English/noc/ViewAllTitles.aspx?val=2&val1=2171&ver=11

 

[4RyL]

How soon will we receive UK PCC once application is made ?

Ideally it depends on the service you selected. The standard takes 10days to process... I applied one on Tuesday

 

[goingtocanadasoon]

I believe you also have to submit the changes to update your profile. Save/exit like it says only saves and exit the application, doesn't transmit changes.

Yeah, thanks. I was searching for a submit button and was repeatedly clicking on save/exit. Clicking on Continue solved the issue.

 

[andy12345]

British council is not brutal. At least they allow you to go with some supervisor around. IDP doesn't let you go anywhere. Wanna go pee? Pee in your place, that's what they don't say but want you to and that is BRUTAL

I have to disagree with that. I guess it depends on the testing center and more like Moderator.

I have had bad experience with BC they didn't allow me to use the restroom and even if I did, I would have wasted more than 5 minutes of time going to restroom and come back while on the other hand, IDP allowed me to use bathroom. Although the break was during the Writing task, I managed to squeeze in over 400 words for task 2 within 45 minutes and I literally had 12 minutes or less to finish task 1. At least the result was in my favor. Got lucky I guess.

 

[4RyL]

I have been to UK four years ago and stayed for a year.I have never travelled again to that country.If I get a PCC now will the 6 month validity apply to it as well or since I have taken PCC after I left and never travelled to that country is it okie?

Yes it is. It is valise once you do not go there again before the application for the permanent residence is made. Just apply for it now... I stayed there for 18 minutes maths and have not been there since I left. I do not have an ITA now but I have applied for the PCC just last Tuesday

 

[goingtocanadasoon]

Gotcha

It's completely normal. Just wait around 24 hours for the status to be 'submitted'.

Gotcha thanks

 

[4RyL]

If you get the PCC now it will be valid for 1 year from the date mentioned on the certificate.

No .... depends whether you currently live there or not... the instructions on the website makes it clear on this

 

[goingtocanadasoon]

I have to disagree with that. I guess it depends on the testing center and more like Moderator.

I have had bad experience with BC they didn't allow me to use the restroom and even if I did, I would have wasted more than 5 minutes of time going to restroom and come back while on the other hand, IDP allowed me to use bathroom. Although the break was during the Writing task, I managed to squeeze in over 400 words for task 2 within 45 minutes and I literally had 12 minutes or less to finish task 1. At least the result was in my favor. Got lucky I guess.

Yeah, guess you are right that it depends more on the moderator than or IDP or BC.

 

[yadwinder998]

No Draw Today as well