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Points for Express Entry

nmneo10

Member
Oct 15, 2015
11
2
Hi everyone!

So here's a bit about my situation. I am working on a contract/fixed term position in Vancouver,BC since a year and have a three year post grad work permit till 2017. I recently created my express entry profile along with my common law partner online and we have managed to get only about 420 points. Current cut off for express entry is 450 points (No idea if it will go any lower). So I need to increase my points now. I could do an ECA for more points but the college that I studied at in India was not government affiliated so I'm doubtful whether it will be accepted. Do you guys know what other ways I could increase my points.

Since I already have a 3 year permit i don't know if I qualify for an LMIA also. Does anyone know if I would qualify? I know I have time on my work permit and I could wait till next year or so but I just wanted to try to get done with my PR process as soon as possible if I can. Looking forward to your suggestions. :)
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
96,857
22,843
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
There's zero chance you will get ITA this year with a score of 420.

Ways to increase your points include:
- Obtain an LMIA (yes your employer can certainly do this even if you're on a PGWP)
- Increase your IELTS score
- Have your spouse take IELTS or increase their IELTS score
- Have your education assessed
 

amanjpro

Star Member
Aug 8, 2015
98
20
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-12-2015
AOR Received.
21-12-2015
Passport Req..
13-05-2016
VISA ISSUED...
27-05-2016
Use this tool to determine whether WES recognizes your degrees.

https://www.wes.org/ca/preliminary/poe.asp