Unfortunately you have no means of increasing your score significantly besides IELTS that you mentioned.Pawshi said:Dear learned members,
Would like to understand, if I can do something different from my present situation. My spouse (wife) is the main applicant and 421 is the CRS.
We have achieved this CRS on the basis -
1. Main applicant age 35+
2. IELTS score of band 8 - CLB 9 in two and CLB 10 in two for the main applicant,
3. Two or more degrees & diplomas for main applicant
4. More than three years of foreign work experience
5. No relatives in Canada, no experience in canada, no education in canada
1. I am the dependent with age 40+
2. Masters education (10 points added in the score)
3. IELTS scheduled for the June 2016. (max points that can be added is 20)
4. No relatives in Canada, no experience in canada, no education in canada
We were hoping for OINP and got all the documents ready for the same. However, the same is paused for the moment and not sure about how the things will open up in future. Though, we also see a hope as per the minister's statement that October 2016 onwards, we can see large number for invitation, would like to check on the following -
1. Are there any points related to kids? We have two kids.
2. We also have extra funds (other than minimum required) that we can bring to Canada, if allowed? Are there any extra points for the same?
At this moment, I dont see anything working for us related to immigration. Any guidance please.
We are loosing the points just because of the age. It is very hard for the middle aged professionals to cross 450.
Thank you,
Pawshi
The main factor causing a drop in score is the age (which you probably know). Kids and extra funds do not add any points to the score.
However, as mentioned SINP is a good option to look at if the occupation falls under the NOC code (check on their website). PEI is also open currently.