Ray of Hope - 97th Draw

[thog89]

What is the probability of 438 getting ITA before October ?

 

[abhishek_89]

Thanks! That was my second ielts. Had to do it because i missed 0.5 in one module, but after all the stress and sleepless nights, I am overwhelmed with happiness and hope with my results.
To others, please if you can re-take ielts. I know how stressful it is to prepare for the exams, and i wish you all lots of courage + determination.

Hard work paid off!
All should take your advice and do whatever is in their control to move up the CRS ladder!

 

[akakiyani]

Target for last year was 71700 ITAs but they issued more, this year target is 74,900......they issued extra ITAs last year, this year also they may issue or may not so as per their official number approx 24k ITAs left for this year ..

Extra ITAs were issued because they have to meet minimum immigration criteria, and since a lot of ITA invitees don't end up in canada due to either rejection or any other reason, 100% acceptance rate is not achieved. For example in 2017, 86,022 invitations were sent, 109,497 applications were received, 93,596 visas were issued and 65,401 permanent residents and their families were admitted into Canada.

So expect more than the "target" number of ITAs to be issued.

 

[abhishek_89]

Guys will i get invitation next draw?(i think so and hope so!)

Now i'm at 440, profile created in Apr 8th

I would say 90% of chance? can't wait next draw

I would give you a 45% chance for ITA in the next draw if it happens on Aug 22nd with 3750 ITAs.

 

[Mustang166]

Hey Guys,

So what are the predictions? Will the number of ITAs increase and the score will come down?

If yes, how many ITAs and what will be the cut off score from September - December 2018??

 

[ashokacca]

I would give you a 45% chance for ITA in the next draw if it happens on Aug 22nd with 3750 ITAs.

Me too.. score 440.. June 24 created... wish we are lucky next time

 

[samikdg]

Hello Peeps!!!!! I got my ielts results today!!! I am on top of the world!!!!!! I got the grades I wanted!!!! Special thanks @lightning_crashes, @syntaxrage, @zagcollins and everybody else for encouraging and advising to re-take ielts!!!!! From 439 I will move over 460s now. ITA next round.

That's awesome! You've been waiting for so long and thoroughly deserve this

 

[samikdg]

Congrats! What was your score before that?

With myself as PA, CRS was 431, which increased to 433 (maxed out), but spouse as PA it was 377 and jumped to 437

 

[zagcollins]

Hello Peeps!!!!! I got my ielts results today!!! I am on top of the world!!!!!! I got the grades I wanted!!!! Special thanks @lightning_crashes, @syntaxrage, @zagcollins and everybody else for encouraging and advising to re-take ielts!!!!! From 439 I will move over 460s now. ITA next round.

massive congrats, dodo. For all others, keep trying and I can't stress on this enough - practice everything out there and if you are scoring unsatisfactorily on the practice tests, DO NOT attempt the IELTS till you sort out your scores at home. Your level won't jump during the actual test!

 

[ersandee]

massive congrats, dodo. For all others, keep trying and I can't stress on this enough - practice everything out there and if you are scoring unsatisfactorily on the practice tests, DO NOT attempt the IELTS till you sort out your scores at home. Your level won't jump during the actual test!

nice timeline is signatures. May i ask when & where are you planing to land ?

 

[dodogirl]

massive congrats, dodo. For all others, keep trying and I can't stress on this enough - practice everything out there and if you are scoring unsatisfactorily on the practice tests, DO NOT attempt the IELTS till you sort out your scores at home. Your level won't jump during the actual test!

I will need some guidance to fill up the application post ITA, hoping to get some help from all the lovely and warm people over here.

 

[dodogirl]

massive congrats, dodo. For all others, keep trying and I can't stress on this enough - practice everything out there and if you are scoring unsatisfactorily on the practice tests, DO NOT attempt the IELTS till you sort out your scores at home. Your level won't jump during the actual test!

Are you planning to land this year or next year?

 

[nt13]

I am at 429 waiting on WES for my wife, will add another 8 points will put me at 438.
Already started applying for jobs and getting some positive responses. Fingers crossed

Applying for jobs and getting positive responses?? Seriously, where? On Job Bank portals? Can you please throw some more light?

Or are you in a specialised field with serious labor shortages in Canada?

 

[zagcollins]

nice timeline is signatures. May i ask when & where are you planing to land ?

Toronto/Vancouver, some time in March @dodogirl

 

[Metalhead_666]

It depends on 2 important factors... the next draw happens on aug 22 and the lot size should be 4000 ITAs... if this do not happen, canada is just stealing our time and money

Well, Canada is not 'stealing' anything from you my friend. You have voluntarily decided to move here for your own reasons, and I am sure better quality of life is one of them. I am sure you are aware about various options to increase your score (learning French, re-taking IELTS, pursue education in Canada etc.).

I decided to move to Canada to pursue further education when the cut-offs were in 490's and getting an ITA was a distant dream.

I understand your frustration, I really hope that your get your ITA soon. Canada has a lot to offer and not 'steal'!

Cheers!