Ray of hope - FSW - 1

[umairahmedbaig]

Dear All,

Appreciate your recommendations on my situation

• Master's Education
• CLB 10 in three modules, CLB 9 in writing
• Age-31 will be 32 this coming March
• Married
• CRS -465

As far as I can see, the only hope for raising the CRS score for me is french, so has anyone given french test? Also, what are the bare minimum marks needed in the test to get an additional 10-15 points in CRS.

I don't see the ITA at 465, hence want to increase it to 475-480

 

[orwell46]

Dear All,

Appreciate your recommendations on my situation

• Master's Education
• CLB 10 in three modules, CLB 9 in writing
• Age-31 will be 32 this coming March
• Married
• CRS -465

As far as I can see, the only hope for raising the CRS score for me is french, so has anyone given french test? Also, what are the bare minimum marks needed in the test to get an additional 10-15 points in CRS.

I don't see the ITA at 465, hence want to increase it to 475-480

I am assuming your spouse has also taken a language test and has maxed out in addition to getting academic credentials evaluated.

 

[umairahmedbaig]

I am assuming your spouse has also taken a language test and has maxed out in addition to getting academic credentials evaluated.

Yes, she has Bachelor's degree and got the max IELTS Score she could have possibly got, so giving that again is not an option, because even if she scores the max, the score would increase to only 469.

 

[Norli]

Dear All,

Appreciate your recommendations on my situation

• Master's Education
• CLB 10 in three modules, CLB 9 in writing
• Age-31 will be 32 this coming March
• Married
• CRS -465

As far as I can see, the only hope for raising the CRS score for me is french, so has anyone given french test? Also, what are the bare minimum marks needed in the test to get an additional 10-15 points in CRS.

I don't see the ITA at 465, hence want to increase it to 475-480

Your point also dropped because you are married. Single applicants gets higher points than married applicants. Maybe you should try applying as a single applicant or common law partnership with your wife.

 

[orwell46]

Your point also dropped because you are married. Single applicants gets higher points than married applicants. Maybe you should try applying as a single applicant or common law partnership with your wife.

You mean select "spouse not coming to Canada"?

 

[umairahmedbaig]

Your point also dropped because you are married. Single applicants gets higher points than married applicants. Maybe you should try applying as a single applicant or common law partnership with your wife.

That increases the score to 467
Even that is not enough going by the current trends...

 

[Dilipbharti]

This draw needs to be FSW as I am at 475 but losing 5 points on 30th Aug. Its a long wait standing at that score from March. Hopefully FSW.

 

[Norli]

You mean select "spouse not coming to Canada"?

Yeah, but is this just a personal opinion

 

[jrossi]

Yes, she has Bachelor's degree and got the max IELTS Score she could have possibly got, so giving that again is not an option, because even if she scores the max, the score would increase to only 469.

Well, then if you and your wife Max-out your IELTS, you’ll go to 472. There’s a reasonable chance on that range.
Otherwise, you’ll need either 2 C1 to get 12 points for French or simply check B2 on the 4 skills to get additional 42 points.

 

[jrossi]

This draw needs to be FSW as I am at 475 but losing 5 points on 30th Aug. Its a long wait standing at that score from March. Hopefully FSW.

I faced the exact same situation as you, and I know how stressful that is. Really hope you’ll be luckier than I was.

 

[Norli]

Well, then if you and your wife Max-out your IELTS, you’ll go to 472. There’s a reasonable chance on that range.
Otherwise, you’ll need either 2 C1 to get 12 points for French or simply check B2 on the 4 skills to get additional 42 points.

Please can expatriate more on the 2 C1 and B2, thanks

 

[jrossi]

Please can expatriate more on the 2 C1 and B2, thanks

It’s easier if you simply check the CRS score criteria on IRCC website. Everything you need is right here: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/criteria-comprehensive-ranking-system/grid.html

 

[aj534160]

Yes, she has Bachelor's degree and got the max IELTS Score she could have possibly got, so giving that again is not an option, because even if she scores the max, the score would increase to only 469.

If you are into IT, OINP is there for you. OINP is processing applications bit faster than they used to and is issuing invitations in large numbers.
They still have 2400 numbers of their annual quota to be filled.
I'm too at 467 now and missed the last OINP draw due to issues with my profile (suddenly became inactive due to some weird reasons) and I then had to create a new one.
There are provinces like Saskatchewan and Manitoba that calls people in good numbers every month.
There are many who do not even have this score by the way.
So the best is to go via the PNP route.

 

[junaidstar]

I am planning for a Masters from Canada but my spouse has an active Express Entry Profile with myself included. Does this scenario increase my Visa Refusal chances for Masters as being considered as Dual Intent? Please suggest. Thanks

 

[umairahmedbaig]

If you are into IT, OINP is there for you. OINP is processing applications bit faster than they used to and is issuing invitations in large numbers.
They still have 2400 numbers of their annual quota to be filled.
I'm too at 467 now and missed the last OINP draw due to issues with my profile (suddenly became inactive due to some weird reasons) and I then had to create a new one.
There are provinces like Saskatchewan and Manitoba that calls people in good numbers every month.
There are many who do not even have this score by the way.
So the best is to go via the PNP route.

Unfortunately I am not into tech. So ontario is out of the question now.

NOC:2145 ( Petroleum Engineer)

Applied in SINP, but I don't think this NOC is in demand.

My SINP point are 68, so pointwise the I hopeful for SINP, but depends on the NOC they issue the nominations.

Manitoba requires some formal ties to that state, which is not possible in my case.

Alberta used to offer PNP for 2145, but as of late they have stopped issuing PNP's that NOC code.