Hi,
I totally believe you.
Right now, I am on the same boat as the guy you mentioned above. My CRS is 463:
- 30 years old;
- Common-Law (not coming with me to Canada at the same time);
- Two recognized bachelors (Business Administration & Law);
- IELTS L-8,R-9,S-8,W-7 (first time given and nailed it);
- 3+ years of foreign experience.
Started learning French intensively since November 1, 2020, at least 6 hours a day, everyday, by myself. No teacher! Only YouTube and books available online. At the beginning I couldn't understand anything, except "Oui" and "Je t'aime", and now I am able to read and comprehend journalistic articles, understand the majority of conversations in movies and news, and also able to have a constructive conversation with someone.
I will take the TEF Canada next month and will be taking it almost every month until I get CLB 7, because that is the only option left for me.
The CLB 7 will open the door of Ontario to me at a CRS score of 525, valid for French-Speaking stream and FSW.
I am leaving this post here to motivate everyone to do their absolute maximum for their Canadian dream.
Good luck guys, and don't give up!