Ray of Hope - 126th Draw

[yg96]

Hi
I have question to ask, hopefully someone would give a satisfactory answer.
There are points being given to applicants for relatives in Canada. I know people who are permant residents of Canada, but they dont fall as my close relatives , they are more like family friends and we have family ties with them distantly. So mentioning them in my profile would help in securing points or can they sponsor us? Thank you

nope you cannot claim sibling points however sponsorship is a different story and i would say search for sponsorship topic or ask your lawyer if you can or agent

 

[Jashan80]

Any chances for 455 this year?

 

[Captain789]

Any chances for 455 this year?

are you also thinking to submit the docs?

 

[ersandee]

Hi
I have question to ask, hopefully someone would give a satisfactory answer.
There are points being given to applicants for relatives in Canada. I know people who are permant residents of Canada, but they dont fall as my close relatives , they are more like family friends and we have family ties with them distantly. So mentioning them in my profile would help in securing points or can they sponsor us? Thank you

if they love in Manitoba then PNP is possible.

 

[Jashan80]

are you also thinking to submit the docs?

Bit confused or can say double minded..thinking to step forward as per next draw

 

[tonyzz]

Any chance for CRS 448 this year?

 

[WarHammer]

Any chance for CRS 448 this year?

No one can say for sure but unlikely given current trends.

Try to improve your score if you can in the meantime.

 

[Hannan Khan]

Hello! Please help me as I am fretting over what could be a petty thing. While creating EE profile, I answered that I have an uncle Canada. However, later on, I didn't mention in my submitted profile that I have a relative in Canada reason being I didn't want to go into the hassle of arranging proofs of relationship after ITA.

Can you please advise if the visa officer can also check FSW eligibility answers while reviewing application? The information given while checking FSW eligibility will contradict with my profile?

Anyone to help here please?

 

[ViniB]

I am AOR May 6, 2019 (file still processing in Montreal VO ) but I'll give my 2 cents about improving your CRS score. I know it seems trivial but hear me out: give it a try with French!

Back in April/May, the cut-off was still relatively low (450s) and my CRS was 453. However, I wanted to do everything in my power to increase my CRS and have better odds to receive the ITA. I went ahead and scheduled the TEF CANADA.

My CRS went up from 453 to 498 points (45 point increase) just because of French. So for those who exhausted all other options, I recommend signing up for an intensive French course.

My score increased by 45 points because I scored C1, which is advanced but I'm sure that B1/B2 level (which is totally achievable after 1-2 years of study) will get you places.

I KNOW, it might be expensive. I KNOW it's an investment for 1-2 years from now. But I see a lot of stories where people went extra length to get better CRS, so why not learn French? It will also give you better odds to find a job in Canada, since bilingualism is very well seen.

 

[Priyanka2010]

I am AOR May 6, 2019 (file still processing in Montreal VO ) but I'll give my 2 cents about improving your CRS score. I know it seems trivial but hear me out: give it a try with French!

Back in April/May, the cut-off was still relatively low (450s) and my CRS was 453. However, I wanted to do everything in my power to increase my CRS and have better odds to receive the ITA. I went ahead and scheduled the TEF CANADA.

My CRS went up from 453 to 498 points (45 point increase) just because of French. So for those who exhausted all other options, I recommend signing up for an intensive French course.

My score increased by 45 points because I scored C1, which is advanced but I'm sure that B1/B2 level (which is totally achievable after 1-2 years of study) will get you places.

I KNOW, it might be expensive. I KNOW it's an investment for 1-2 years from now. But I see a lot of stories where people went extra length to get better CRS, so why not learn French? It will also give you better odds to find a job in Canada, since bilingualism is very well seen.

That is truly motivating and good luck with your PR. how long did you study French for to score C1? Also, how many hours a week of study would that need?

 

[ViniB]

That is truly motivating and good luck with your PR. how long did you study French for to score C1? Also, how many hours a week of study would that need?

I studied 4 hours/week for 2 years (I was working back then, so 4 hours was the max I could do in a week). By the end of the 2nd year I passed DELF B2.

Then I lived in France for a year, and increased from B2 to C1. But the point is: you can get B2 in 2 years (or even 1 year if doing more hours per week).

 

[Priyanka2010]

I studied 4 hours/week for 2 years (I was working back then, so 4 hours was the max I could do in a week). By the end of the 2nd year I passed DELF B2.

Then I lived in France for a year, and increased from B2 to C1. But the point is: you can get B2 in 2 years (or even 1 year if doing more hours per week).

Which institute did you study from?

 

[ViniB]

Which institute did you study from?

Alliance Française, they are everywhere in the world if I am not mistaken.

 

[navinball]

I studied 4 hours/week for 2 years (I was working back then, so 4 hours was the max I could do in a week). By the end of the 2nd year I passed DELF B2.

Then I lived in France for a year, and increased from B2 to C1. But the point is: you can get B2 in 2 years (or even 1 year if doing more hours per week).

Or take the 3 yrs to learn cloud administration or AI/ML and quadruple your salary.

 

[ViniB]

Or take the 3 yrs to learn cloud administration or AI/ML and quadruple your salary.

Or do both, they are not mutually exclusive. Education and self-improvement should be one's life goals regardless of immigration expectations.