Ray of Hope - 78th Draw

[Option Paralysis]

Another crappy draw, but I'm not too bummed out this time since my journey is slowly coming to an end. I just hope it's sooner rather than later; would be great to get there faster, and it'd be cool to get drawn at the same time as a lot of you folks.

 

[salmbagjaf]

Guys, I have a total CRS point of 450. This score is without my wife's English test, so if she takes the test and get a moderate score, we'll have a total score of 460. Now I don't know what to do! Should she go ahead and take the exam? (300 cad) or shall we wait a couple of weeks and see what happens?

 

[koushik90]

Guys, I have a total CRS point of 450. This score is without my wife's English test, so if she takes the test and get a moderate score, we'll have a total score of 460. Now I don't know what to do! Should she go ahead and take the exam? (300 cad) or shall we wait a couple of weeks and see what happens?

Did you create a express entry pofile?

 

[salmbagjaf]

Did you create a express entry pofile?

Yes! I am in the pool and did not get an ITA today although was expecting one!

 

[SrikanthRam]

Ugh, looks like us 430s can keep our mind busy elsewhere until Jan-Feb 2018

 

[Tayyab29]

it seems cic website has crashed

 

[koushik90]

Yes! I am in the pool and did not get an ITA today although was expecting one!

If you are already in the pool then you might want to wait for the next draw. The score might go down in the next draw.

But, if you don't want to take the risk you can start your wife's IELTS process as well. IELTS process will take about 4 - 8 weeks anyway so if you don't receive an ITA by the time your wife gets the IELTS score then you can update the profile to improve your CRS score which might have better chances of getting an ITA.

Best of luck!!

 

[SrikanthRam]

Guys, I have a total CRS point of 450. This score is without my wife's English test, so if she takes the test and get a moderate score, we'll have a total score of 460. Now I don't know what to do! Should she go ahead and take the exam? (300 cad) or shall we wait a couple of weeks and see what happens?

Save your money brother, I am sure you'll have an ITA in the next 2 maybe 3 draws.

 

[salmbagjaf]

Save your money brother, I am sure you'll have an ITA in the next 2 maybe 3 draws.

I really hope so! Best of luck to all of us! I have a good feeling that there will be a draw next week.

 

[srvsh.pawar]

So last week when OINP reopened I shared in the ROH 77th that I had reservations creating a new profile and honestly the tie breaking rule that was announced earlier this year was one of my biggest deterrent. Luckily I followed my gut and left the profile as is because I was following the thread and noticed NO one indicated that they got a NO I from Ontario except one.......now with this rule now being highlighted I'm kinda happy I didn't withdraw and recreate but puts most of us in a dilemma bc if OINP reopens and starts issuing NO I some of us may be forced to do so potentially putting us in an adverse position.as far as getting a direct ITA is concerned.

Anyhow I think I may need to take some time out from the thread. Heightened anxiety and a plethora of adverse personal issues not the best combo for my mental health. Cic playing with my emotions too much and this wait feels like forever .........from Feb 2016 to now!

Guys let's keep the optimism alive though I know it's easier said than done!

"I could really use a wish right now"

Parallel thoughts buddy... I am thinking on same lines... Its difficult to play for EE with OINP.... The catch matters here

 

[skysthelimit]

If we take a look in 2016, even though they announced the quota in november, they really kicked things off on december 22nd with 2800 draws, then it kept on increasing. Maybe we can expect something similar here.

 

[torontokepnp]

As @lateentrant pointed out it might take upto 24 hours to know anything. Be patient. I am sure you will get it. All the best!!

I got the invitation. Good luck for those who are not luck this time.

 

[vensak]

Guys, I have a total CRS point of 450. This score is without my wife's English test, so if she takes the test and get a moderate score, we'll have a total score of 460. Now I don't know what to do! Should she go ahead and take the exam? (300 cad) or shall we wait a couple of weeks and see what happens?

Let me tell you why she shall take her IELTS test.
Few years later in Canada you might want to become a citizen. Part of the citizenship application is a language proficiency requirement.
So she can either take it then, or have secondary or post secondary education in English or French
Or she can use her old IELTS that was used for immigration purposes to get through (even if by that standards it will not be very recent).
So doing it now, can give you more points (Also I think, that you will get through) and you will have your investment into citizenship there.

Good luck.

 

[andieangel]

So last week when OINP reopened I shared in the ROH 77th that I had reservations creating a new profile and honestly the tie breaking rule that was announced earlier this year was one of my biggest deterrent. Luckily I followed my gut and left the profile as is because I was following the thread and noticed NO one indicated that they got a NO I from Ontario except one.......now with this rule now being highlighted I'm kinda happy I didn't withdraw and recreate but puts most of us in a dilemma bc if OINP reopens and starts issuing NO I some of us may be forced to do so potentially putting us in an adverse position.as far as getting a direct ITA is concerned.

Anyhow I think I may need to take some time out from the thread. Heightened anxiety and a plethora of adverse personal issues not the best combo for my mental health. Cic playing with my emotions too much and this wait feels like forever .........from Feb 2016 to now!

Guys let's keep the optimism alive though I know it's easier said than done!

"I could really use a wish right now"

I so know what you mean my friend!

 

[gotodxb]

I doubt they will change the example for each and every draw.
If your CRS is above or below the Cut-off, tie-breaking rule is NOT applicable
Tie breaking, name itself is self-explaining. Applicable only if your CRS = Cut-off CRS

that example is a link to another page explaining the tie process... someone at CIC made that mistake and not corrected yet.. it was there several months ago when they first notified about tie breaking rule.. still not corrected..

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?qnum=1318&top=29#CRS