Need HELP - Please advice on options (Increase CRS)

[monti12]

Hello guys,

We are in the pool with 458 point. I feel a bit desperate and dont think points will go down to 458 very soon.

If we max our IELTS we can get 8 points more but to be honest i am not sure if we will take the IELTS again.

Anyway, we are planning to apply for a master programme for my wife (she is the main applicant).

I have some questions and need some clarifications, I would really appreciate if you can help.

1- How much extra point we can get if she complete master degree in Canada? is it 30 points?

2- Can I get working permit if she accepted to university? is it 3 years WP for 2 years programme?

3- When she complete her master, will she have work permit for 1 year or more?
If yes, she can work in Canada and we can extra points from ''Canada Experience''. I guess we can get 35 points extra if main applicant have 1 year canada experience?

4- If she study 1 year college programme, I think as her spouse I will have 1 year work permit. After her study, will she have work permit as well? If yes, it would be also option, because it is shorter programme and she can get canada experience after her study.
1 year college programme is giving 15 points. Right?

I know i asked a lot but I will be very happy if you can help. And these information could be useful for other people.

Thanks.

 

[mona247]

Hella loads of people are in the same dilemma.

Below are the points.

1) Sorry but we'll have to know both of your ages. Study permit is not a cake walk to get approval for. Study gap needs explanation in the SOP. Loads of ppl say it's a 25% chance if the applicant is over 30.

2) Master's should related to the bachelor's area of study and work experience should be related to the master's degree too.. the need for the master's degree needs to be explained.

3) Tution fees for master's plus living expenses should be available in the bank account for 6 months before applying.

4) Again it's a subjective topic.. most couples don't apply together especially if they are 30+, because of the current trend of rejections. It's best to go one after the another. Once your wife starts studying she can sponsor you within a couple of months.

5) if the study permit is approved. 1 year study visa gives you both approx a full 2 years time to live in Canada (1+1pgwp). 2 year's study permit gives you a total of 5 years time to live in Canada. (2+3pgwp).
2nd option is the best if you can arrange that sort of money in your bank account for 6 months now.

6) Finish the IELTS academic and start applying to all college's. It might take you 3 to 4 months before you get a letter of acceptance from a DLI institute.

7) apply well in advance for the study permit. Incase of a rejection, have time on your hands to reapply if it's possible to resolve the rejection reason.

8) Home country ties need to be proved and you need to prove to IRCC that after the study permit expires you will come back for sure. ( Even though in reality you will take a pgwp and eventually try PNP or express entry) this is the most trickiest part. You can't show your intentions to become a PR in your student visa application.

9) if your wife can invest 1.5 years of her time now in learning french and cracking CLB 7 in tef then you can 42 points and save money and the risks involved with the students visa route.

Sorry for the straight forward honest reply.. I understand hella loads of people are stuck between 450 to 470 now and it's only causing stress and sleepless nights.

Do keep us posted of your course of actions in the coming year.

 

[monti12]

Hella loads of people are in the same dilemma.

Below are the points.

1) Sorry but we'll have to know both of your ages. Study permit is not a cake walk to get approval for. Study gap needs explanation in the SOP. Loads of ppl say it's a 25% chance if the applicant is over 30.

2) Master's should related to the bachelor's area of study and work experience should be related to the master's degree too.. the need for the master's degree needs to be explained.

3) Tution fees for master's plus living expenses should be available in the bank account for 6 months before applying.

4) Again it's a subjective topic.. most couples don't apply together especially if they are 30+, because of the current trend of rejections. It's best to go one after the another. Once your wife starts studying she can sponsor you within a couple of months.

5) if the study permit is approved. 1 year study visa gives you both approx a full 2 years time to live in Canada (1+1pgwp). 2 year's study permit gives you a total of 5 years time to live in Canada. (2+3pgwp).
2nd option is the best if you can arrange that sort of money in your bank account for 6 months now.

6) Finish the IELTS academic and start applying to all college's. It might take you 3 to 4 months before you get a letter of acceptance from a DLI institute.

7) apply well in advance for the study permit. Incase of a rejection, have time on your hands to reapply if it's possible to resolve the rejection reason.

8) Home country ties need to be proved and you need to prove to IRCC that after the study permit expires you will come back for sure. ( Even though in reality you will take a pgwp and eventually try PNP or express entry) this is the most trickiest part. You can't show your intentions to become a PR in your student visa application.

9) if your wife can invest 1.5 years of her time now in learning french and cracking CLB 7 in tef then you can 42 points and save money and the risks involved with the students visa route.

Sorry for the straight forward honest reply.. I understand hella loads of people are stuck between 450 to 470 now and it's only causing stress and sleepless nights.

Do keep us posted of your course of actions in the coming year.

Dear mona274,

Thank you very much for reply.

I am 39 and my wife 34 (will be 35 in August). So, it seems it will be difficult get study visa, especially if we apply together.
Do you have any idea how long it may take to take me Canada if get visa only for herself?

French..French.. I hate french This is also the one thing we are considering. Because she is better than beginner in French.

But i dont know how we can prove home country ties? What are the criterias?

Last question; we both have been in Canada as tourist and still have visa. My wife also finish high school in Canada. I have also master degree. Are these things have any positive effect on the decision of student visa?

 

[mona247]

As soon as your wife lands in Canada on a student visa, she can apply for a spouse open work permit for you. I have heard stuff like spouse needs to have living expenses for 6 months in the bank statement while applying online.

Choose a province carefully. Future pnp prospects should be strong, just incase the CRS shoots up above 500 over the next 2 years.

Provinces like Manitoba , NS, NB, AL open avenues for PNP once you have connection with the province. That's not the case with Ontario and BC. Yes Ontario has master's stream but intake is limited and close to nil. So be careful when you select DLI and your province.

To be honest at 38 and 34 if you guys successfully do this, you will be an inspiration to loads of people reading this thread in the future. Keep us all posted.