shrinivas1980 said:
Dear DKD,
For EE, scoring 6 is not mandatory. Maximum, candidate will get less points if his/her ielts score is less. However, that applicant can gain more points somewhere else. This is what I think.
I dont think so. From what I understand, you may try but will not be eligible for the pool as you must meet the eligibilty test for one of the Skilled Worker Categories. This test involves the criteria factors (age, language ability, experience, etc.). Since you appear not to meet the language ability (6 in all bands), it will be difficult to chosen.
See below quote from what they said:
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The importance of determining eligibility first
Potential candidates for immigration to Canada through Express Entry should be aware that their score within the Comprehensive Ranking System is only of value once they are eligible to enter the Express Entry pool. Eligibility to enter the pool is determined by a separate assessment that establishes whether a candidate is eligible for one of the federal economic immigration programs listed above.
Once a candidate is eligible, he or she enters the pool and is ranked under the Comprehensive Ranking System with all other eligible candidates for the federal economic programs. Candidates with the highest rankings will then be issued invitations to apply.
This is my feeling.....that all the criteria still have to be met for one of the skilled programs.
This is my problem why I did not qualify for FSW because of my age (I get 0 points for 45 years ). It seems that this express entry doesn't help me either despite fact that I may have good points for other areas (work experience, education, suitability etc).
Once this provision of a "separate assessment" to establish whether a candidate is eligible for one of the federal economic programs exists, then, in my opinion, this Express Entry system amounts to the same thing as the FSW but just a ranking system which is dubious and not transparent. At least with the FSW system, your application is assured to be processed (at least) once you meet the minimum points.
With EE, you are free to apply, but no assurance that you will even get the opportunity to be ranked.
Just my opinion. I would love to hear seniors opinion on this.
