Ray Of Hope - 87th Draw

[abhishek_89]

Hi, can someone pls elaborate on the distribution of candidates in the CRS EE pool

There are total 3082 candidates in pool score range of 441-1200, where ITAs have been issued to 3500, with score of 444 and above...could not really figure out the maths here

The distribution of candidate is as of Apr 4th, not today's distribution.

 

[abhishek_89]

How do you see your exact rank in the express entry profile?

You cannot see your exact rank. Also, the rank keeps changing whenever somebody creates a profile with a score above yours or improves CRS.

 

[abhishek_89]

Hi everyone, pls someone can guide me and clarify if I would make through if my profile was submitted on 7th March at crs 444.

Yes, the tie-breaker date is March 26th, so you would get an ITA as you submitted profile before that date.

 

[abhishek_89]

With a twist of irony no one out of my group of friends received our ITAs yet. We have scores ranging from 472-485. This is even more nerve racking. When will we get our ITAs? Can we call CIC to inquire?

Very sad to hear that

 

[vish82]

Yes, the tie-breaker date is March 26th, so you would get an ITA as you submitted profile before that date.

Thank you Abhishek

 

[shersingh]

I am assuming, the increased number and reduced cutoff will also help folks waiting for NOI ? I hope when folks get a direct ITA, the corresponding NOI will be Voided and recirculated.

 

[vensak]

I think you got me mixed up with someone else.

Here is your citation:

I got ITA on 6th Sept - which is my sister's birthday. I had CRS 466 with my wife.
My sister got ITA today on 11th April - my Birthday. CRS 481.

And here is something from your signature
IELTS 6/24: O8.5: L8, R9, W8, S8.5 | WES ECA sent: 7/21 WES received 8/16 |

So with that said I have assumed following:
1. Because of your perfect English you are most likely native speaker, on native speaker level or specialized in English language.
2. in order to get CRS 466 you would need following (all of this is needed)
- full transferability points (which is only achievable with Master degree or 2 diplomas unless you have Canadian experience, (which you do not seem to have)
- English CBL 9 or higher (which you have)
- low age - 30 or lower. (because at higher age you will start loosing points. that is why so many people are worried about their bday).

Because of your points and the CRS level of ITA last 8 months, you did not have to worry to get it. Then it is of course easy to write not to stress yourself.
I have commented that not all are in such situation (either to have lot of points or to have PNP to catch up). In that case it is rather difficult not to be emotional especially if they have invested a lot of time and effort already.

Other than that your comment was good, the beginning of it sounded a bit as a bragging.

 

[TheInterceptor]

same here

Finally got ITA email.

 

[Kuchbhi]

Here is your citation:

Life is funny (you missed mentioning that)
I got ITA on 6th Sept - which is my sister's birthday. I had CRS 466 with my wife.
My sister got ITA today on 11th April - my Birthday. CRS 481.

The idea was to show that strange things happen

And here is something from your signature
IELTS 6/24: O8.5: L8, R9, W8, S8.5 | WES ECA sent: 7/21 WES received 8/16 | Yup the dates in the signature are there to help others by providing a timeline to reduce anxiety


So with that said I have assumed following:
1. Because of your perfect English you are most likely native speaker, on native speaker level or specialized in English language. I am not a native English speaker. I am from India, English is my 3rd language if that helps
2. in order to get CRS 466 you would need following (all of this is needed)
- full transferability points (which is only achievable with Master degree or 2 diplomas unless you have Canadian experience, (which you do not seem to have) I don't have Canadian experience but I do have a Masters from US
- English CBL 9 or higher (which you have)
- low age - 30 or lower. (because at higher age you will start loosing points. that is why so many people are worried about their bday). (I was 32 when I got the ITA, I turned 33 today)

Because of your points and the CRS level of ITA last 8 months, you did not have to worry to get it. Then it is of course easy to write not to stress yourself. That's not the point if it's easy or hard for me to write "don't stress". My life trajectory has 0 impact on anyone reading my posts.
We (Indians) are very emotional and get attached to the process. We tend to speculate - and often you'll see people asking "What are my chances, what's the probability of cutoff going lower etc." all of this causes lot of anxiety. Then people would lose their cool if their status doesn't change or they don't get email right after cutoff is announced etc. The whole idea is to try and show target audience that Canadian PR (or anything in life) is a not a one stop solution. For example, If I have X , then my a,b,c, problems will be solved and I shall live happily ever after. That's not how life works.

I have commented that not all are in such situation (either to have lot of points or to have PNP to catch up). In that case it is rather difficult not to be emotional especially if they have invested a lot of time and effort already. Not all are in such situation. True, and not all will be invited to apply. Only a percentage of people will be asked to apply. Only a percentage of those who apply will actually end up in Canada. The immigration system of any country is designed that way. If one has invested lot of time and effort, then perhaps invest more effort in areas under one's control i.e. improving IELTS but there is only so much one can do. What if, for example, from the next draw - the cutoffs starts going in 500+ range? Wouldn't it be advisable to explore alternatives instead of getting anxious and emotional?

Other than that your comment was good, the beginning of it sounded a bit as a bragging.(Bragging? How? I fail to see that. I don't think anyone likes the idea of being policed. My intention wasn't to offend anyone, but simply tell readers that whatever problems they have in life, won't be solved by any 1 stop solution. Be it Canadian Citizenship or getting $100,000 magically appear in account. Building Financial wealth and emotional harmony in life takes time. Keep calm, see things (specially processes) logically, tactically, and devoid of emotions.

Respectfully, Kuchbhi

 

[Varunaimar]

With a twist of irony no one out of my group of friends received our ITAs yet. We have scores ranging from 472-485. This is even more nerve racking. When will we get our ITAs? Can we call CIC to inquire?

Are you for real, buddy? With a luxury of that score, you should be sleeping soundly unlike most of the guys here.

 

[Sazlouise]

Got an Ita and noticed my score had increased I will have Canadian work experience of 2years on may 5th was the increase a mistake will I just be rejected if I submitted everythingshould I decline the invitation???? Help

 

[Varunaimar]

Buddy, for you, Canadian PR is just a small step in the big wheel of life and you see it that way, we're absolutely fine with that. It's damn easy to be philosophical and preach others about ITA when you do not know the struggle behind attaining it because you definitely don't seem to have had any problems getting to 460+ scores.

For some of us here, this step is a defining moment in our lives. I'm sure many of us here are unsung heroes who have struggled against all odds to get that coveted ITA, clearing IELTS multiple times, studying French as a last resort, taking up another diploma to add points etc. I personally know one guy who gave IELTS 13 times before getting CLB 9 and received ITA at 451. These are the guys who have been logical, tactical and have gone about their pursuit of ITA systematically with grit and determination. At the end of the day, after all those back breaking efforts, you should appreciate that not everyone make it therefore an outpouring of emotion is natural and human.

You might have had your own story, that's fine, but please recognize that not everyone can claim the luxury of your situation. Yes, I agree with @vensak that your post had shades of arrogance, but I hope you understand why he saw it that way.

 

[Varunaimar]

Got an Ita and noticed my score had increased I will have Canadian work experience of 2years on may 5th was the increase a mistake will I just be rejected if I submitted everythingshould I decline the invitation???? Help

No. Go ahead with what you have.

 

[Varunaimar]

Guys,
Happy to express that after years of waiting, I've finally got the ITA. At one time, I had to wait for almost 4-5 years just to give IELTS because IDP did not offer any provisions for differently abled test takers. When I switched cities, BC were willing to make special arrangements for me and after a long process I was able to give my IELTS on 16th December 2017. Thankfully, I was able to prepare well and clear CLB 9 in my first attempt. It would have been disastrous had I not scored CLB 9, as it would have taken another 4-5 months just to give another attempt. When I entered the pool, the draw happened on my birthday and I was tied on the cut-off score, missing the tie breaker! My wife was prepared to give IELTS in order to increase our points but ultimately she did not need to.

To all the freaking heroes out there in RoH, I've been here since RoH 79, and I'm chuffed to hear all your inspiring stories. Keep it up guys, don't lose hope, you'll get that silver email (ITA) very soon this year. All the best!!

 

[KingKurly]

Got an Ita and noticed my score had increased I will have Canadian work experience of 2years on may 5th was the increase a mistake will I just be rejected if I submitted everythingshould I decline the invitation???? Help

Please do not submit your application now. I saw this happening to lots of CEC folks and claiming points for work that you have still one month remaining is not a good idea. Other have done the same, as far as I read. Anyway, if you do not want to decline, better submit your application after you complete the mandatory period of 24 months for work and explain in your LoE that your points got automatically bumped up month before and received ITA. Good luck.