I would like to share my story here. I have learnt so many things from this forum. Everyone here is very helpful. I gave my 1st IELTS in Dec 2015. The results were not in my favor and ended up with a score of 382. I was not aware how IELTS score can help you boost up your score. I tried again in August 2016 and this time the results were great and my score jumped from 382 to 427. I thought this was still less because back then the cut-off scores were really high. I was looking for Provincial nominations now. In March 2017, I lost points for age and my score came down to 421. However, I could see the cut-off scores dipping. I thought of hanging in there and I was rewarded with an ITA in April 2017. I submitted all the documents by June 2016. I got COPR and Passport stamped in November 2017. I am working on getting an internal transfer from my Company so that I can live the dream for which I have been working so hard.
Experience taught me a few things. Never lose hope and keep working on improving your scores some way or the other. No one can predict when a draw will happen. The only thing that will keep you in the race will be your positive attitude and patience. You will make it if you truly believe in yourself and your dreams.
I hope that you all get your ITAs soon. All the best to everyone here.