Totaly agree with ya, but all I'm asking people is to "STOP WHINING" . Smile and be grateful for what you have and move on.Hey man, I understand your venting and yes having an NOI gives you some strategic flexibility. In 2014 before all of this new EE came into play, my application was returned. Back then processing was a horror and longer. I was like the hell with Canada lol. Then I came back this year and took the IELTS to bump up my score. Let me put in my little disclaimer *if you are in the low 400s, frustrated, and want to exhaust all options, you may want to consider nomination* In the long run I do believe the scores will decrease. However, time is precious too. I said I was going to wait because I have other options. I still try to live my life outside of Canada PR and EE. I agree that 1500 dollars compared to getting your dreams is a cake walk but some people may have severe constraints to risk spending even that right now. And for those persons, time (i.e. waiting for ITA) might be seen as cheaper than 1500$. But at the end of the day all of us need to get this PR because I want us to have a Ray of Hope Ceremony in Canada.
Cheers!!