Foreign Experience CRS Points

[VipsB]

How many CRS points difference will be there between a person having experience of '4-5 years' and '6 years or more'?

Also, if one has changed multiple companies during those 6 years, how would CIC calculate experience (i.e. based on months or based on days)?

 

[Asivad Anac]

There will be no difference in CRS points because work experience based points max out at 3 years of experience in EE.

There will be a difference in FSWP points. 4-5 years would give 13 points and 6+ years would give 15 points. All of this experience has to necessarily be in the same NOC (0/A/B) and can be discontinuous. It can be full-time work (52 weeks of at least 30 hours/week work constitutes 1 year of experience) or equivalent amount of part time work.

Hope that clarifies. All the best!

 

[VipsB]

Thanks a lot Avisad.

Do fswp points matter now?

 

[Asivad Anac]

Thanks a lot Avisad.

Do fswp points matter now?

They matter only to determine program eligibility. You' still need 67/100 to qualify for FSWP under EE.

 

[VipsB]

I already have 67 points and have a EE profile with 370 points. So, effectively I get no benefit, correct? Apart from eligibility, do fswp points matter?

 

[Asivad Anac]

I already have 67 points and have a EE profile with 370 points. So, effectively I get no benefit, correct? Apart from eligibility, do fswp points matter?

No. Only for basic program eligibility. But it is surprising that you have 67/100 and still score only 370. What's your IELTS score?

 

[VipsB]

IELTS score -
R - 6
S - 6.5
W-7
L-8

 

[Asivad Anac]

IELTS score -
R - 6
S - 6.5
W-7
L-8

That's the reason you're scoring so low. If you can send your score for revaluation (possible only if you appeared for the IELTS within the last 6 weeks) or retake IELTS and score 7 in R and S while keeping the other 2 sections the same, your score will probably jump closer to 400.

Recommend that you try revaluation or retake IELTS at the earliest. All the best!

 

[VipsB]

Thanks Avisad.

I appeared for the ielts exam in January. So, revaluation is now out of question. Retaking is the only option left and it can rocket my score to 429. However, I am a bit demotivated by stories of people, who say that they keep giving ielts numerous times and everytime fall short by .5 points.

Any speaking tips for a person who doesn't speak much or in other words, reticent?

 

[Asivad Anac]

Thanks Avisad.

I appeared for the ielts exam in January. So, revaluation is now out of question. Retaking is the only option left and it can rocket my score to 429. However, I am a bit demotivated by stories of people, who say that they keep giving ielts numerous times and everytime fall short by .5 points.

Any speaking tips for a person who doesn't speak much or in other words, reticent?

The Speaking section has 3 components and you need to be aware of what happens in each of them. Even before the test begins, the examiner would ask you to sit down, relax and not be nervous. They are trying to get you to be comfortable so that you can speak in a natural manner. They will ask you for passport for verification purposes and there might be a couple of casual questions - remember that this is NOT a part of the test so relax and answer comfortably. Then the examiner will tell you that they will start recording and start the test. The test doesn't start till they switch on the recording device.

Part 1

This is about general conversation. It can be simple questions on candidate background. Easiest part of the test. Always answer in sentences instead of monosyllabic or short answers. Keep talking till either they stop you or you are done answering that question. This won't last more than a few minutes.

Part 2

This is based on a cue card. The examiner will choose the cue card at random from a set of 15-20 cards. Then they will tell you the topic - it will be something of general interest. It could be hobbies, work life, personal life, vacations, family life, social topics etc. Do NOT ask them to change the topic - deal with the one your are handed. You will be given 1 minute to gather your thoughts and then asked to speak for 2-3 minutes on the topic. A lot of applicants fail at this task because they start off well and lose steam in 45 seconds to a minute. What is important here is to link the cue (whatever it is) with your life so that you have enough source material to speak about. Anyone can speak for 3 minutes about their life experiences! All you need to do in that 1 minute of preparation is mentally connect the cue with your life. The examiner isn't evaluating you for creativity or factual accuracy but for vocabulary, pronunciation, usage of idioms, sentence structuring, continuity of thought process etc. Do not stop talking till you are asked to stop.

Part 3

This section will have the examiner counter-examining you based on preset questions about the cue topic. Do not be surprised that the examiner is asking you a question on something you explained just a few seconds ago! It doesn't mean that you spoke incorrectly. Chances are that the Examiner wasn't even listening (that's why they record these sessions so that they can evaluate you later). The examiner has just picked up a cue question at random. Answer them without trying to say things like "As I said before" etc. It doesn't matter. It is not an interview that is testing your awareness of a topic. Just answer the question confidently and keep talking till they ask you to stop. They will ask you 3-5 questions depending on how things go. Be composed, cool, relaxed, positive body language, smiling visage etc. All of that keeps you in a good mood.

Following the above would ensure you hit a 7 at least. All the best!

 

[VipsB]

Thanks again Avisad for such a comprehensive reply. This really helps.