Ray of hope - FSW - 1

[iam_ij]

I did study french when I was 19 (today I'm 31), for about 1 yr. But it was a very basic course, just 1 class a week (2h class). After that, I pretty much didn't have any contact with the language for about 11 years. When I decided to restart learning french, I couldn't even remember the difference between the verbs ALLER and AVOIR (go and have, respectively). So, I really think I started from the very bottom. The things I remembered were all super basic, and could be learned within 1 week of study, at maximum.

Regarding the approach: I started using Busuu app. It has 4 levels, A1 to B2, but I just studied up until B1 (I really believe you can't get anywhere close to B2 using any app). The A1-B1 took around 5-6 weeks of daily studies. After that, I simply started consuming french restless: changed the language of all my devices (even my TV!) to french, started reading news only from french-canadian websites, watching a ton of different youtube channels (both focused on learning french, such as Français avec Pierre, InnerFrench and Français Authentique, but also about topics that I enjoy, such as Tesla and Smartphones), and of course, I used Google Translator, Linguee and DeepL probably 100-200x a day (really!). I really don't believe anyone can get to B2 quickly using books or traditional methods. You simply need to immerse yourself on the language. I learned while commuting to work because I was listening to french podcasts, I learned every single time I received a Radio-Canada news notification, and so on.

Amazing dedication! I am impressed! You totally deserved that for the hardwork and dedication. Je te souhaite le meilleure et que tu recois ton ITA aujourdhui

Bonne chance à toi!

 

[nastaransh]

Any news yet?

 

[Timbuktu_14]

Any news yet?

https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Keep refreshing that page lol.

 

[nastaransh]

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https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/submit-profile/rounds-invitations.html

Keep refreshing that page lol.

I really hate waiting and i have been waiting for this draw for a year

 

[Timbuktu_14]

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I really hate waiting and i have been waiting for this draw for a year

Well, you need to exercise a lot of patience in this journey as many things are out of your control.

 

[joconstantine]

I have the same sort of problem. My current experience letter states that I received a promotion between the 3yr 1month of experience that I had in the company, but clearly states "he received a promotion, maintaining all his previous responsibilities, and adding the following ones:"

With the initial responsibilities, I would already match my NOC, so this promotion only added a few extra tasks. I believe this wouldn't be an issue. What do you guys think?

I have been promoted twice so I have been through 3 different NoCs: 2174, 2171 and 0213.
I had my boss write 3 different letters and myself a letter of explanation why I submitted 3 employment documents while having worked in the same company.

 

[jrossi]

I have been promoted twice so I have been through 3 different NoCs: 2174, 2171 and 0213.
I had my boss write 3 different letters and myself a letter of explanation why I submitted 3 employment documents while having worked in the same company.

But the point is that I continue to work on the same NOC, it’s only a matter that my role changed from Junior to Senior, so I became in charge of more tasks and responsibilities, but the NOC remained the same.

 

[ChessGirl]

Did u have any prior knowledge of French or were u a total beginner? Can u share your study approach and resources?

Congratulations.

Like you, I had studied French before but for almost 10 years I never used it. I’ve started learning it again and hopefully I’ll be able to increase my points. I’m at 470 and that’s definitely not enough.

Thanks for the encouragement.

 

[raj90]

You'll receive BIL after submitting your application which a letter with an appointment number to submit your biometrics.

But there are no openings of locations so that we can provide biometrics

 

[joconstantine]

But the point is that I continue to work on the same NOC, it’s only a matter that my role changed from Junior to Senior, so I became in charge of more tasks and responsibilities, but the NOC remained the same.

I guess just include all in the same letter of reference: Additional responsibilities with effect from ddMMyyyy:

 

[Mai matwins]

patiently waiting for draw im sitting on 478 FSW

 

[nastaransh]

patiently waiting for draw im sitting on 478 FSW

Me too. I hope for the best

 

[Gaurav Malik]

patiently waiting for draw im sitting on 478 FSW

Same here,
Can't wait....

 

[Lulu69]

Does its normally take this long before a draw is issued ?

Lol

 

[Gaurav Malik]

Does its normally take this long before a draw is issued ?

Lol

Who knows , I hope they do a round of invitation today and don't make us wait till next Wednesday.