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Ray of Hope - 79th Draw

ritej gaba

Star Member
May 2, 2017
74
25
If I understand your question correctly, you are asking if work experience in Quebec can gain you points in the Express Entry system right?

The answer is Yes. All work experience gains you points. This will actually be Canadian experience thus after a year you will qualify under CEC.

Regards
Thanks tanakaM
As i was not sure
 

ritej gaba

Star Member
May 2, 2017
74
25
Bro this is a RAY OF HOPE

In Jan 2015 Draw CRS Score was 886
In Dec 2015 Draw Score was 460
In Dec 22 206 Draw CRS Score was 475 (Inv 2,878)
In May 31 2017 Draw Score touched 413 (Invitations 3,877)

In first 2 years, I never ever thought of applying as I always believed i will never achieve it.

Now I can see not a ray "RATHER A SUNLIGHT" of hope for all aspirants here
True, it might take some time
But eventually the score will drop below 410
Where almost 5200 people are waiting and i am one of those sitting at 406.
I was getting hopeless. But ur reply has thrown the sunlight of hope. :)
ready to receive an ITA , hopefully in 2018
 

TanakaM

VIP Member
Dec 29, 2016
3,504
3,026
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
14-04-17
Hi friend. Let me tell you how it was. The hardest part after the PR was finding a good apartment. It was time consuming but worth it. I recommend you do that as soon you get your PR, don't wait to come here and look for it or you might end up somewhere you don't want to be in just because you are in a hurry to find something. We looked for about a month. Then the problem was how to pay the first month's rent because they would receive only money orders or cash so we actually found someone online who was from Ottawa and just asked him if he would do this for us. I deposited the money on his account and the guy we never saw in our lives went to the administrative office in our building and payed the rent for us. Then I went to a couple of prearrival seminars, they are called SOPA (JobSearchStrategies) and CIIP. Very useful. They help you with targeting your CV for specific jobs. As I was learning how to write my resume, I applied for a couple of jobs while I was back home. I got ONE call for an interview for a PhD Student position at Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. As soon as we landed, I came to an interview and Boom! Got the job in less than 10 days after we landed! Another thing I must say I don't have so much lab experience, but it didn't matter because my grades were high. So I will be doing my PhD here, work in the lab and hopefully get a few scholarships. My husband got invited to an interview too after about 10 applications. I hope that gives you a sense of life in Canada. And Ottawa isn't even such a big city so Toronto and other mega cities should be even better. All the best!
Great, thanks for the advice and for sharing your experience. @andieangel told us you were doing well. I also wanna do a PhD one day so maybe you could be my link.

Where did you attend the pre-arrival seminars?
 

astralsource

Champion Member
Jul 10, 2016
2,059
1,239
Croatia
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa, ON
NOC Code......
5122
App. Filed.......
22-04-2017
AOR Received.
22-04-2017
Med's Request
19-06-2017
Med's Done....
13-04-2017
Great, thanks for the advice and for sharing your experience. @andieangel told us you were doing well. I also wanna do a PhD one day so maybe you could be my link.

Where did you attend the pre-arrival seminars?
Are you a biologist? I could send you the links for the positions that are open. Here and here. As I said very useful!
 
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hishamx87

Hero Member
Apr 25, 2017
466
465
True, it might take some time
But eventually the score will drop below 410
Where almost 5200 people are waiting and i am one of those sitting at 406.
I was getting hopeless. But ur reply has thrown the sunlight of hope. :)
ready to receive an ITA , hopefully in 2018
Laser of lights.
 
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Hassan.Fahm

Hero Member
Feb 15, 2015
205
190
Oman
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Islamabad
NOC Code......
3111
App. Filed.......
15-11-2017
Nomination.....
none
IELTS Request
R 9.0, L 8.5, S 7, W 7.5
VISA ISSUED...
11-11-2018
LANDED..........
26-01-2019
I never had an Emirates ID :) EID launched later
I have lost my wife's Emirates ID number as well so I have requested my friend to check how to get PCC. I will update you hopefully tomorrow
 
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Samroze

Hero Member
Aug 12, 2017
214
636
Hi wonderful people,

Just wanted to inform you about myself gonna miss u for a while.

Decided to take a break from EE for a while like about 1 or 2 months and come back with full of positivity. As i am expecting my ITA in jan or feb as i am at 429.

Will surely miss u all, now just want to concentrate on my work.

Special thanks to.
Abhishek
Andieangel
Karnesh
Pikecann
Pessacanada
Tanaka San
Samroze
Xilxiban
Gavinsouthafrica
Trumprefugee
Sunder
And all newbies...

Stay happy stay positive.


(i might come back every Wednesday) - Not sure about this. :confused:
All the best. Stay happy:) stay hopeful :)
you might land back here soon, if you get ITA in the year end:D:D
 

Hassan.Fahm

Hero Member
Feb 15, 2015
205
190
Oman
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Islamabad
NOC Code......
3111
App. Filed.......
15-11-2017
Nomination.....
none
IELTS Request
R 9.0, L 8.5, S 7, W 7.5
VISA ISSUED...
11-11-2018
LANDED..........
26-01-2019
All the best. Stay happy:) stay hopeful :)
you might land back here soon, if you get ITA in the year end:D:D
I wish @Saidkhan to be back here sooner rather then later celebrating with all of my friends
 

--ariana--

Full Member
Nov 26, 2017
33
18
Hi friend. Let me tell you how it was. The hardest part after the PR was finding a good apartment. It was time consuming but worth it. I recommend you do that as soon you get your PR, don't wait to come here and look for it or you might end up somewhere you don't want to be in just because you are in a hurry to find something. We looked for about a month. Then the problem was how to pay the first month's rent because they would receive only money orders or cash so we actually found someone online who was from Ottawa and just asked him if he would do this for us. I deposited the money on his account and the guy we never saw in our lives went to the administrative office in our building and payed the rent for us. Then I went to a couple of prearrival seminars, they are called SOPA (JobSearchStrategies) and CIIP. Very useful. They help you with targeting your CV for specific jobs. As I was learning how to write my resume, I applied for a couple of jobs while I was back home. I got ONE call for an interview for a PhD Student position at Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. As soon as we landed, I came to an interview and Boom! Got the job in less than 10 days after we landed! Another thing I must say I don't have so much lab experience, but it didn't matter because my grades were high. So I will be doing my PhD here, work in the lab and hopefully get a few scholarships. My husband got invited to an interview too after about 10 applications. I hope that gives you a sense of life in Canada. And Ottawa isn't even such a big city so Toronto and other mega cities should be even better. All the best!

Wow It's great to hear some positive stories. Thank you so much. Can you please tell me how is Vancouver for immigrants? Are there any good job opportunities available there?
 
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--ariana--

Full Member
Nov 26, 2017
33
18
True, it might take some time
But eventually the score will drop below 410
Where almost 5200 people are waiting and i am one of those sitting at 406.
I was getting hopeless. But ur reply has thrown the sunlight of hope. :)
ready to receive an ITA , hopefully in 2018
If in case you are waiting for ITA, why don't you improve on your IELTS or start working somewhere? Additional work ex might help you in increasing your score?
 
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tiffphany23

Star Member
Nov 4, 2014
125
188
Category........
FAM
App. Filed.......
09-10-2018
AOR Received.
26-10-2018
Med's Request
14-12-2018
Med's Done....
20-12-2018
Hi Tiffphany23, I have been working from India having a sales role but the markets I cater to is Canada and US. For the same region I have an experience of 4+ years now, hence wanted to know your thoughts that will this experience be helpful in getting me a job in Canada in the sales role?
Look forward for your help.
As I don't know your job titles and duties in the last 4 years, I can't really say anything. But if you want to look for a sales manager job immediately when landing here, it will be difficult. Even tho your exp targets US & Canada markets, it still doesn't mean that you have Canadian work exp. I would suggest that you start with lower title for minimum wage first like Sales Associate. Also, if you have a much higher education degree, don't include it in your resume for Sales Associate as it will instanly be rejected for over qualification. Once you are in the company, you can start showing your skills and qualifications to your manager to be considered a promotion. I think your 4 years in sales would definitely benefit you here.
Good luck!
 

Nikita Pant

Star Member
Nov 26, 2017
62
68
New Delhi
Category........
NOC Code......
0125
App. Filed.......
22-11-2017
Doc's Request.
24-01-2018
AOR Received.
13-03-2018
Hi, I have recently submitted my EE application on the 22nd of November 2017, my CRS is 446, what are my chances of receiving an ITA in the following draws?

I am 24 years old
IELTS- L-9,R-7,S-7.5,W-8
ECA- 3 year Bachelor's and 4 year Bachelor's degree.
 
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