Express Entry in a nutshell

[SamSamo]

Hi rajkamalmohanram,

I'm a bit confused about my work experience CRS points.

I'm going to mention in the work history my 2 previous jobs where I worked 2 years in each (reference letters are ready). I assume they both fall under the same NOC. I sent a letter to the NOC agency to confirm that.
But if not.... will I be able to get maximum CRS points for my work experience from my 2 jobs with 2 different NOC. Both are NOC category B and there was no gap between 2 employments.

 

[Yogivrun]

hi all..
i want to confirm some thing..before marriage

i came in canada on student visa and right now i have a temp. work permit.
i sponsored my wife and she got visa under HER ORIGINAL PASSPORT.
Before marriage her passport name is here middle name and surname is her last name
now after marriage its suppose to be my surname her name and middle name is my name.

but in hurry she forgot to change the passport and she is in canada from last 6 months.
she has SIN number bank account everything under her before marriage's name.


if i put my file than it may occur any problem for different name and location?

 

[talkto_vinay]

This post, I believe would clear some confusion about 2 or more degrees.

Yes, you CAN choose 2 or more degrees. I'd like to explain this a bit because there is a LOT of confusion surrounding this.

This is what is mentioned on the CIC site -
here's the link - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/eca-conversion.asp

People have completely missed to notice the "PLUS any of the results in the sections below (not including secondary/high school)" clause. See, what that sentence means is - If you have 2 credentials AND one of them is at least 3 years long, then you could choose 2 or more degrees if the second credential is ANYTHING THAT IS AVAILABLE BELOW THIS SECTION (which includes all the below -

>> Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute
>> Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute
>> One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute

OR

The any one from the list that is provided under the "2 or more degrees section" -

Post-Bachelor's Certificate
Post-undergraduate certificate
Post-Bachelor's Diploma
Post-undergraduate diploma
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate with a focus in [area of concentration]
Postgraduate certificate
Postgraduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration]
Graduate diploma
two-year Postgraduate Diploma, specializing in [name of discipline]
two-year Bachelor’s after degree with a focus in [area of concentration]
one-year Postgraduate Certificate in [name of discipline]
one-year of graduate study with a focus in [area of concentration]
Study Toward a Master's Degree

In conclusion, as long as you have a 3 year degree AND your second degree/diploma has been evaluated to any of the following, you CAN choose 2 or more degrees.


College Diploma (three years)
Diploma (three years)
Three-year diploma in [name of discipline]
Three-year advanced diploma
Bachelor's Degree
Applied Bachelor's Degree
Bachelor's degree (three years)
Three-year Bachelor's degree, specializing in [name of discipline]
Three-year Bachelor degree
Bachelor's degree (four years)
Four-year Bachelor's degree, specializing in [name of discipline]
Four-year Bachelor degree
Three-year post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration]
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration]
Applied Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration]
Bachelor of Technology degree with a focus in [area of concentration]
Three-year Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration]
Four-year Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration]
College Diploma
College Diploma (two years)
Diploma (two years)
Two-year diploma
Two-year diploma in [name of discipline]
Secondary school diploma and diploma (two years)
Associate Degree
Associate of [Arts/Science] degree
Post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration]
Two-year post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration]
Two-year associate degree
College Certificate
Completion of College-level certificate
University Certificate
University Diploma
One-year certificate in [name of discipline]
Post-secondary certificate with a focus in [area of concentration]
One-year Post-secondary certificate with a focus in [area of concentration]
One-year certificate
Post-Bachelor's Certificate
Post-undergraduate certificate
Post-Bachelor's Diploma
Post-undergraduate diploma
Graduate Certificate
Graduate Certificate with a focus in [area of concentration]
Postgraduate certificate
Postgraduate Diploma
Graduate Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration]
Graduate diploma
two-year Postgraduate Diploma, specializing in [name of discipline]
two-year Bachelor’s after degree with a focus in [area of concentration]
one-year Postgraduate Certificate in [name of discipline]
one-year of graduate study with a focus in [area of concentration]
Study Toward a Master's Degree

I was scrutinizing this a few minutes back and that PLUS any of the results in the sections below (not including secondary/high school) caught my attention and it made all the difference.

Please share this post to people who have doubts about choosing 2 or more degrees when they have 2 credentials that has both been evaluated to Bachelor's degree.

awesome catch Raj,
I second your observation.
Can you please-please open a new thread dedicated to this post only to take view of the other people.
Asivad, what is your take on this?

 

[talkto_vinay]

Hi Asivad & Raj

Indianaspirant (thread below) had her master & bachelor degrees got evaluated by WES as "one year of graduate studies" & "bachelor" with CANADIAN EQUIVALENT SUMMARY as "BACHELOR" and she has availed the benefit of 2 degrees. See below:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/two-and-more-degrees-eca-evaluation-t392719.0.html

Please help me understanding you point of view on below ECA:

CANADIAN EQUIVALENCY SUMMARY: BACHELORS(4 years)
1. Master of Arts (2 years): BACHELORS(4 years) (Canadian Equivalency)
2. Bachelor of Arts (3 years): BACHELORS(3 years) (Canadian Equivalency)

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Thought I would ask this question here as well.

Hi all, yesterday when I started filling out the CIC application, just had a question. Does this mean only from January 2006- January 2016?

1) My background: Completed Double Major University degree in 2004 (2000-2004)

2) Went on a 'gap year' trip around Europe with University friends (Jan - June 2005)

Started work at first job: July 2005 - Jan 2007

Should I be leaving out (1) and (2)? Please Help.

Yes

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi rajkamalmohanram,

I'm a bit confused about my work experience CRS points.

I'm going to mention in the work history my 2 previous jobs where I worked 2 years in each (reference letters are ready). I assume they both fall under the same NOC. I sent a letter to the NOC agency to confirm that.
But if not.... will I be able to get maximum CRS points for my work experience from my 2 jobs with 2 different NOC. Both are NOC category B and there was no gap between 2 employments.

Yes.

 

[Asivad Anac]

Hi Asivad & Raj

Indianaspirant (thread below) had her master & bachelor degrees got evaluated by WES as "one year of graduate studies" & "bachelor" with CANADIAN EQUIVALENT SUMMARY as "BACHELOR" and she has availed the benefit of 2 degrees. See below:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/two-and-more-degrees-eca-evaluation-t392719.0.html

Please help me understanding you point of view on below ECA:

CANADIAN EQUIVALENCY SUMMARY: BACHELORS(4 years)
1. Master of Arts (2 years): BACHELORS(4 years) (Canadian Equivalency)
2. Bachelor of Arts (3 years): BACHELORS(3 years) (Canadian Equivalency)

I imagine that you'll have to choose Bachelors based on this ECA.

 

[talkto_vinay]

I imagine that you'll have to choose Bachelors based on this ECA.

Hi Asivad

Few minutes back, my WES ECA has been re-evaluated as below:

CANADIAN EQUIVALENCY SUMMARY: Bachelor's degree (three years) and bachelor's degree (four years)

1. Master of Arts (2 years): BACHELORS(4 years) (Canadian Equivalency)
2. Bachelor of Arts (3 years): BACHELORS(3 years) (Canadian Equivalency)

Now can I choose "Two or more degrees" ?

Please clarify

thanks in advance

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi Asivad

Few minutes back, my WES ECA has been re-evaluated as below:

CANADIAN EQUIVALENCY SUMMARY: Bachelor's degree (three years) and bachelor's degree (four years)

1. Master of Arts (2 years): BACHELORS(4 years) (Canadian Equivalency)
2. Bachelor of Arts (3 years): BACHELORS(3 years) (Canadian Equivalency)

Now can I choose "Two or more degrees" ?

Please clarify

thanks in advance

Well, owing to the rediscovery this morning, I would respectfully beg to differ from Asivad's POV. I am inclined to believe that you can indeed choose 2 or more degrees!

 

[talkto_vinay]

Hi Asivad

Few minutes back, my WES ECA has been re-evaluated as below:

CANADIAN EQUIVALENCY SUMMARY: Bachelor's degree (three years) and bachelor's degree (four years)

1. Master of Arts (2 years): BACHELORS(4 years) (Canadian Equivalency)
2. Bachelor of Arts (3 years): BACHELORS(3 years) (Canadian Equivalency)

Now can I choose "Two or more degrees" ?

Please clarify

thanks in advance

Hi Asivad
What is your view on re-evaluation WES report in my last post above.

 

[talkto_vinay]

Well, owing to the rediscovery this morning, I would respectfully beg to differ from Asivad's POV. I am inclined to believe that you can indeed choose 2 or more degrees!

Hi Raj,

You kind reply is awaited guiding on the way to enter these 2 credentials in Express Entry Online Application in case I want to go ahead with "2 or more degree".


CANADIAN EQUIVALENCY SUMMARY: Bachelor's degree (three years) and bachelor's degree (four years)

1. Master of Arts (2 years): BACHELORS(4 years) (Canadian Equivalency)
2. Bachelor of Arts (3 years): BACHELORS(3 years) (Canadian Equivalency)

 

[JoacRy]

Hi vinay, I'm not as knowledgeable in this area as Asivad or rajkamalmohanram, but it seems to me to choose this option you need:

1) 3 year degree and
2) 2 year degree

There does not seem to be an option for:

4 year degree

Maybe I'm reading Raj's list incorrectly.

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Hi vinay, I'm not as knowledgeable in this area as Asivad or rajkamalmohanram, but it seems to me to choose this option you need:

1) 3 year degree and
2) 2 year degree

There does not seem to be an option for:

4 year degree

Maybe I'm reading Raj's list incorrectly.

There is "Four-year Bachelor degree" on that list!

 

[JoacRy]

There is "Four-year Bachelor degree" on that list!

Right you are. If this list is correct then you can. Ignore my earlier post.

 

[talkto_vinay]

So for below WES report:

CANADIAN EQUIVALENCY SUMMARY: Bachelor's degree (three years) and bachelor's degree (four years)
1. Master of Arts (2 years): BACHELORS(4 years) (Canadian Equivalency)
2. Bachelor of Arts (3 years): BACHELORS(3 years) (Canadian Equivalency)

Markicof has suggested here http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/two-and-more-degrees-eca-evaluation-t392719.75.html

Bachelors Degree
Level of Education - Two or more ( as per http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/answer.asp?q=1129&t=29 )

Then in the lower section;

Level of Education(Canadian Equivalent) - Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute (ECA states Bachelor's degree (four years))

Master'e degree
Level of Education - Two or more

Then in the lower section;
Level of Education(Canadian Equivalent) - Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute (ECA states Bachelor's degree (four years))

Asivad & Raj
What is your POV please?