Improving EE score? "Old" couple: we got 410. How can make it better? Thank you for your help!

[protogina1]

So, we both are over 35 years old, which makes it very hard for us to get a good score, but we are still trying. I have not yet taken the french test, though my current level is a b1. What else could we do to improve our score? My husband has a second bachelor degree (he has two degrees), and we only validated one of them through WES. Would he benefit from validating the second degree?

Also, we are ready to look for a job in Canada, we appreciate your suggestions on the process! Good luck everyone!

 

[Gazias]

Hello! It is a brave choice to apply for immigration and I wish you guys all the best! I think the best thing to do is to apply for a provincial nomination. That will give you around 500 additional points. You can read about that stream here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees/works.html

Best of luck!

 

[protogina1]

Hello! It is a brave choice to apply for immigration and I wish you guys all the best! I think the best thing to do is to apply for a provincial nomination. That will give you around 500 additional points. You can read about that stream here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/provincial-nominees/works.html

Best of luck!

You are very kind! Thank you so much for sending this to me! We are trying to stay positive and we'll give it our best shot. We'll definitely attempt to get a provincial nomination.

 

[ayeetee]

So, we both are over 35 years old, which makes it very hard for us to get a good score, but we are still trying. I have not yet taken the french test, though my current level is a b1. What else could we do to improve our score? My husband has a second bachelor degree (he has two degrees), and we only validated one of them through WES. Would he benefit from validating the second degree?

Also, we are ready to look for a job in Canada, we appreciate your suggestions on the process! Good luck everyone!

Old? I applied and got ITA at 39!
Who’s the main applicant?
With both degrees being bachelors, it will not make a difference. Did you validate a degree for yourself ?
How were your English tests as far as score go? Having a minimum of CLB9 on all sections gives you an extra 50 points if I remember correctly. Also if you are the main applicant, you should take the TEF test because on top of the points for the test itself you can get up to an additional 50 points for being bilingual!
More info https://www.immigroup.com/news/get-50-crs-points-express-entry-french-language-skills

 

[guelphite]

Old? I applied and got ITA at 39!
Who’s the main applicant?
With both degrees being bachelors, it will not make a difference. Did you validate a degree for yourself ?
How were your English tests as far as score go? Having a minimum of CLB9 on all sections gives you an extra 50 points if I remember correctly. Also if you are the main applicant, you should take the TEF test because on top of the points for the test itself you can get up to an additional 50 points for being bilingual!
More info https://www.immigroup.com/news/get-50-crs-points-express-entry-french-language-skills

Both degrees being bachelors can absolutely make a big difference. You should get both assessed by WES. If you are assessed as having two degrees, you will get many more points than just one.

 

[guelphite]

Both degrees being bachelors can absolutely make a big difference. You should get both assessed by WES. If you are assessed as having two degrees, you will get many more points than just one.

You will still likely be short of where you need to be to get an ITA in a general FSW draw but might be in striking range if you have an NOC that a province (or revamped FSW program) wants

 

[ayeetee]

You will still likely be short of where you need to be to get an ITA in a general FSW draw but might be in striking range if you have an NOC that a province (or revamped FSW program) wants

Exactly. They would get to about 430. It’s been close to 3 years since the score for ITA dipped to the 430s

 

[guelphite]

Exactly. They would get to about 430. It’s been close to 3 years since the score for ITA dipped to the 430s

Yeah, their only chance is NOC-specific draws (at either PNP or revamped FSW level). I suppose if they get to 430 then become fluent in French, they might be in range as well, but obviously that takes time.