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"Valid job offer - N/A" and no points added towards "Canadian education"

mimicita

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Jul 29, 2023
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Hi folks! I would like some help, please.

I just created my profile in Express Entry yesterday. I am on a PGWP, which is exempt from an LMIA, and I'm in the CEC stream and have been working in Canada for more than a year now.
Also, as I have a PGWP, I graduated from a Canadian, designated school. I suppose that should give me some points for the Canadian Education section? (I answered no to the question "Has [Your name] studied more than 50% of the program in person?" as it was during the pandemic, and I believe that shouldn't affect the points, but that's the only one I suspect that would impact the score if anything.)
But on my profile, it says I am not applicable for "valid job offer" and 0 points for the Canadian Education section, so I am confused. Did I do something wrong when creating my profile?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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Hi folks! I would like some help, please.

I just created my profile in Express Entry yesterday. I am on a PGWP, which is exempt from an LMIA, and I'm in the CEC stream and have been working in Canada for more than a year now.
Also, as I have a PGWP, I graduated from a Canadian, designated school. I suppose that should give me some points for the Canadian Education section? (I answered no to the question "Has [Your name] studied more than 50% of the program in person?" as it was during the pandemic, and I believe that shouldn't affect the points, but that's the only one I suspect that would impact the score if anything.)
But on my profile, it says I am not applicable for "valid job offer" and 0 points for the Canadian Education section, so I am confused. Did I do something wrong when creating my profile?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
For a job offer, you need a LMIA. So you answer NO to job offer. What did you answer for whether your program is in French or English?
 
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mimicita

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Jul 29, 2023
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For a job offer, you need a LMIA. So you answer NO to job offer. What did you answer for whether your program is in French or English?
Hi, thank you so much for your response! Okay, so it doesn't matter if it says "N/A" in the job offer section then. Good to know.
My education did not include any English/French as a second language, so I just chose "No" to that question that asked if my program was language related.
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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Hi, thank you so much for your response! Okay, so it doesn't matter if it says "N/A" in the job offer section then. Good to know.
My education did not include any English/French as a second language, so I just chose "No" to that question that asked if my program was language related.
You are answering a question incorrectly. Without knowing how you are answering, we cannot help you.
 

mimicita

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Jul 29, 2023
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Hello,

There is no question that asks whether your program is in French or English in the Education history section. The only question that has something to do with English or France is "Was more than half the study program English or French as a second language courses?", thus my previous answer. Would you paraphrase your question, please?
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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Hello,

There is no question that asks whether your program is in French or English in the Education history section. The only question that has something to do with English or France is "Was more than half the study program English or French as a second language courses?", thus my previous answer. Would you paraphrase your question, please?
You are answering a questions incorrectly. Can’t tell you what you are doing wrong unless you post your answers.
 

mimicita

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Jul 29, 2023
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You are answering a questions incorrectly. Can’t tell you what you are doing wrong unless you post your answers.
I would love to answer your question, but I cannot do so without knowing what you are asking. Could you please tell me what you mean by "What did you answer for whether your program is in French or English?"? Because there was no such a question.
Thank you.
 

Naturgrl

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Apr 5, 2020
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I would love to answer your question, but I cannot do so without knowing what you are asking. Could you please tell me what you mean by "What did you answer for whether your program is in French or English?"? Because there was no such a question.
Thank you.
But the question you already posted - "Was more than half the study program English or French as a second language courses?" You answered No. Maybe someone will help you as you will not post your answers. All the best.
 

mimicita

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Jul 29, 2023
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But the question you already posted - "Was more than half the study program English or French as a second language courses?" You answered No. Maybe someone will help you as you will not post your answers. All the best.
Ohhhh, are you telling me to post all answers in the Education section of my Express Entry profile? Is that what it is? I didn't think someone would be so nice to take such a close look at my issue!
I am sorry for the confusion. I can post my answers, I just have to get them. Please stay tuned and thank you!
 
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mimicita

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Jul 29, 2023
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Has [your name] finished high school or any higher education (including university, college or vocational training)?
Yes

Field of study
Computing/Information Technology

Since what year?
2020 January

This is my current study
No

To
2022 May

Complete/full academic years
2

Full-time/part-time study
Full Time

Standing at the end of study period
Certificate or diploma or degree awarded

Country of study
Canada

Province or territory
Alberta

I'll omit the city and my school name for privacy reasons.

Level of education
Two-year program at university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute

Was [your name] awarded a Canadian degree, diploma or certificate for this period of study?
Yes

Was this degree, diploma or certificate:
  • from a public post-secondary school, such as a college, trade/technical school, university or CEGEP (in Quebec)
  • from a private post-secondary school that operates under the same rules as public schools
  • a diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) or an attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) earned through a qualifying study program of at least 900 hours from a private school in Quebec, or
  • a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree from a Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law. (The student must have been enrolled in a study program that led to a degree as set out by the province.)
No

Was more than half the study program English or French as a second language courses?
No

Did [your name] study in Canada based on an award that required them to go back to their home country to apply their knowledge and skills? This includes some awards from Global Affairs Canada.
No

Did [your name] complete at least 50% of the study or training program's courses through in-person learning?
No

Did [your name] study in Canada for at least 8 months in order to earn this degree, diploma or certificate?
Yes

Did [your name] study full-time for at least 8 months to earn this degree, diploma or certificate?
Yes


This is everything. Again, I am very grateful for any help you could provide! Thank you for taking the time to look into this!
 

Naturgrl

VIP Member
Apr 5, 2020
44,574
9,407
Has [your name] finished high school or any higher education (including university, college or vocational training)?
Yes

Field of study
Computing/Information Technology

Since what year?
2020 January

This is my current study
No

To
2022 May

Complete/full academic years
2

Full-time/part-time study
Full Time

Standing at the end of study period
Certificate or diploma or degree awarded

Country of study
Canada

Province or territory
Alberta

I'll omit the city and my school name for privacy reasons.

Level of education
Two-year program at university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute

Was [your name] awarded a Canadian degree, diploma or certificate for this period of study?
Yes

Was this degree, diploma or certificate:
  • from a public post-secondary school, such as a college, trade/technical school, university or CEGEP (in Quebec)
  • from a private post-secondary school that operates under the same rules as public schools
  • a diplôme d'études professionnelles (DEP) or an attestation de spécialisation professionnelle (ASP) earned through a qualifying study program of at least 900 hours from a private school in Quebec, or
  • a Bachelor's, Master's or Doctorate degree from a Canadian private school that can legally award degrees under provincial law. (The student must have been enrolled in a study program that led to a degree as set out by the province.)
No

Was more than half the study program English or French as a second language courses?
No

Did [your name] study in Canada based on an award that required them to go back to their home country to apply their knowledge and skills? This includes some awards from Global Affairs Canada.
No

Did [your name] complete at least 50% of the study or training program's courses through in-person learning?
No

Did [your name] study in Canada for at least 8 months in order to earn this degree, diploma or certificate?
Yes

Did [your name] study full-time for at least 8 months to earn this degree, diploma or certificate?
Yes


This is everything. Again, I am very grateful for any help you could provide! Thank you for taking the time to look into this!
So you answered NO to “Was this degree, diploma or certificate:”. It should be YES if you went to a DLI.
 
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mimicita

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So you answered NO to “Was this degree, diploma or certificate:”. It should be YES if you went to a DLI.
I was never able to post a reply to say thank you due to a persistent server error. But I am hoping that this time it goes through finally.
Thank you so much for your help. I got points for my Canadian Education section. I really appreciate your help!

Have a wonderful weekend!