Ray of Hope - 139th Draw

[Wolfpmd3]

We had a score of 501 which just dropped to 496 due to age, and still no ITA...

wait for the next draw, you haven't received an ITA because there hasn't been a draw. You will get your ITA for sure on the next.

 

[RAMAAA91]

No disruptions to the EE draws as per the new article in CIC news forum.Also mentioned about the situation going on for the test takers limted access to test locations that they can use this time for more preperation and gain high score which helps in improving CRS score.So undoubtedly the draws will continue asusual as they are also focused on reaching the 1mil target.

 

[Malet]

Today I got my IELTS result and based on that now my score is 481. Does anyone have any idea how to get a TRF number for BC? Due to COVID-19 IELTS BC will mail the TRF and I cannot collect it by myself and it will take 5-10 business days. meanwhile, there will be a draw, which I don't want to miss.

What is TRF? Thanks

 

[zoexxy]

I'm super worried. I've been in the pool since late January, standing at 469 (after a perfect IELTS CLB10+ in all 4 skills).
Last week I finally attempt the TCF Canada test, got +6 additional points, going to 475. I was super excited, because I knew I would finally receive my ITA.
Now this happens. I'm just completely devastated. Specially because I'll be hitting 31 on the first week of June, so time is now my most valuable asset.

could you please help me understand why you took TCF Canada instead of TEF? Is TCF easiler? I googled the difference but was still quite confused. and how long did you take you to study French to receive TCF 6+ Thanks!

 

[zoexxy]

Can anyone explain why you guys expect a draw on March 25th? I checked the history and it is not weird to do a PNP only draw. That happened a few times in history. Why do you guys believe they would do another draw one week after March 18?

 

[birwin91]

No disruptions to the EE draws as per the new article in CIC news forum.Also mentioned about the situation going on for the test takers limted access to test locations that they can use this time for more preperation and gain high score which helps in improving CRS score.So undoubtedly the draws will continue asusual as they are also focused on reaching the 1mil target.

could you share the link for the article?

 

[birwin91]

could you share the link for the article?

I think I found it if anyone is looking for it: https://www.cicnews.com/2020/03/canada-continues-to-accept-permanent-and-temporary-residence-applications-and-adapt-processes-0313943.html#gs.11k00t

 

[cybertruck]

I think I found it if anyone is looking for it: https://www.cicnews.com/2020/03/canada-continues-to-accept-permanent-and-temporary-residence-applications-and-adapt-processes-0313943.html#gs.11k00t

we can't be sure unless the notification is published on IRCC official website!

 

[birwin91]

we can't be sure unless the notification is published on IRCC official website!

Yeah I know, I agree, but still, a small bit of hope is nice sometimes. Definitely won't know anything until IRCC release something as an assurance, but a nice article to read none-the-less!

 

[Canex17]

Can anyone explain why you guys expect a draw on March 25th? I checked the history and it is not weird to do a PNP only draw. That happened a few times in history. Why do you guys believe they would do another draw one week after March 18?

Nobody knows for sure. People are just being hopeful. The draws have never been very predictable.

A PNP-only draw is unusual in and of itself, as well as holding it at this stage of the year. On top of that there has been no confirmation of a draw from IRCC.

We will know next week. lol

 

[ZAtoCD]

Nobody knows for sure. People are just being hopeful. The draws have never been very predictable.

A PNP-only draw is unusual in and of itself, as well as holding it at this stage of the year. On top of that there has been no confirmation of a draw from IRCC.

We will know next week. lol

Exactly. There hasn't been any acknowledgement we've seen from IRCC for a draw this week. So, I was hoping, as per my previous comments, that this is one of those situations where there are 3 weeks between draws instead of the normal 2. That has happened before, and would put the next draw on the 25th.

But as @Canex17 said, no one knows. We're remaining positive. In the meantime, stay safe everyone! The main thing is that we get through this COVID craziness.

 

[dreamer7775]

CMM HYDERABAD

Anyone else facing the same situation in which upfront medicals got cancelled due to covid/or requesting for IME letter.....i dnt know what to do in this situation...Max is requesting for IME letter for upfront exam effective March 19..till yesterday there was no requirement for IME letter but it got changed overnight due to Covid.

 

[cybertruck]

Yeah I know, I agree, but still, a small bit of hope is nice sometimes. Definitely won't know anything until IRCC release something as an assurance, but a nice article to read none-the-less!

you must not ignore the fact that during similar situations when the new and potential applicants are not signing retention documents or paying hefty fees to any immigration firm(s), similar articles will be published by the immigration consultants (similarly in the link you quoted) for business continuity and keeping the spike in the market.

hope for the situation to get better and expect a positive response from IRCC directly as always - that will be a real hope not this one!

 

[13nitinsharma]

Results: Rounds of invitations

Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system – March 18, 2020
Provincial Nominee Program

See full text of Ministerial Instruction

Number of invitations issued: 668Footnote*

Rank required to be invited to apply: 668th or above

Date and time of round: March 19, 2020 at 02:04:06 UTC

CRS score of lowest-ranked candidate invited: 720

Tie-breaking rule: March 19, 2020 at 02:04:06 UTC

• If more than one candidate has the lowest score, the cut-off is based on the date and time they submitted their Express Entry profiles.

Footnotes
Footnote *
Candidates from the Provincial Nominee Program were eligible for this round of invitations.
Return to footnote*referrer
See previous rounds

 

[13nitinsharma]

CRS score distribution of candidates in the Express Entry pool as of March 13, 2020

CRS score range	Number of candidates
601-1200	448
501-600	254
451-500	21,604
491-500	197
481-490	421
471-480	1,047
461-470	9,437
451-460	10,502
401-450	41,975
441-450	9,696
431-440	9,673
421-430	6,692
411-420	7,375
401-410	8,539
351-400	50,889
301-350	28,106
0-300	3,605
Total	146,881