When I filled out my EE profile, I declared I am married, but put my spouse as a non-accompanying dependent, because my CRS score drops by 25 points when I include her. She cannot get an ECA for her academic background, and English level is intermediate.
I got an OINP NOI based on my current CRS score, but I have a doubt: Is it misrepresentation (or just a cause for rejection) to declare a spouse as a non-accompanying dependent in my EE application for the specific reason that including them will result in a worse CRS score?
Note: When I submitted my EE profile, my spouse was living in my home country, but now she is in Canada on a SOWP, as well as my 2 kids. I could refuse the NOI and pray for ITA, but my score is not really good (459) and, I am already losing points due to age.
I have read multiple threads online from regulated consultants and regular people. In general, consultants say this is a "bad idea" or "attempting to cheat" the system. People who have gone through similar situations say this is OK, but maybe indicating a better CRS score is not a good justification. Any guidance will help.
I got an OINP NOI based on my current CRS score, but I have a doubt: Is it misrepresentation (or just a cause for rejection) to declare a spouse as a non-accompanying dependent in my EE application for the specific reason that including them will result in a worse CRS score?
Note: When I submitted my EE profile, my spouse was living in my home country, but now she is in Canada on a SOWP, as well as my 2 kids. I could refuse the NOI and pray for ITA, but my score is not really good (459) and, I am already losing points due to age.
I have read multiple threads online from regulated consultants and regular people. In general, consultants say this is a "bad idea" or "attempting to cheat" the system. People who have gone through similar situations say this is OK, but maybe indicating a better CRS score is not a good justification. Any guidance will help.