Lahun:
Why don't you guys apply directly for PNPs? A friend of mine with CRS 537 got Manitoba advice to apply, that was in June or so. There is no guarantee FSW will resume anytime soon, plus even if it does you will still get ITA. Plus Expression of interest in PNPs is absolutely free.

I would like to apply directly but I haven’t found any PNP stream that is accepting applications with my occupations

GraciousWords:




503 is almost sure when FSW draws resume..... but in the spirit of having a plan B, what is your CRS with French as your first language?

If you have IELTS money to spare and $1,500 for OINP, then consider retaking IELTS to get a lower CLB in order to be between 458 and 467 (go to the CRS grid on page 1 to reconfirm and work out the maths, if putting French as your first language doesn't get you within the range). OINP are likely to have a French Speakers draw in September, they had in Jan, Mar, May & July.

Also have you checked if your NOCs are in demand in Sasks, they announced extra points for French. PEI and NB also seem to give extra points for French.

Lagbaja88:
people have used it. It caused delays in some people’s applications including mine. The first officer did not understand it and sent it for review. Delaying my application for 4 months. 25% of total RSA can be used, get a reference letter from the RSA. My advice to you if you can avoid it please do if you don't mind potential delays.

Beeolaa02:



Please guys what do I do as I’m not qualified for EE

tannystacey:


Where on this immigration journey are you? Have you been invited to apply through the PNP route? Or are you still in the pool waiting for a draw?

Selling all you have to raise funds is not such a great idea and you risk being shortchanged or defrauded by selling your house hurriedly out of desperation. Canada is not heaven o.

Immigration needs to be planned. Please look for family members who can give gift deeds or something. Don't lose all you have. This immigration thing requires a lot of patience.

My advice to others in the pool, start saving now or have a backup plan for funds.

Palmstore:
@tannystacey. Your advice really touched me,
My immigration journey is still far from where I am going. I am not in the PNP neither am I in any pool.
I am just writing my IELTS this Aug and I wouldn't want anything that will cause a delay for me in terms of funds during the journey.
God is my fortress and my refuge, I want to start putting what I can sell on sale on time and save before the issue of Proof of Funds comes up.
I have some valuables to replace with cash if they are sold or bought. A gift deed is not forthcoming around me. That is why I have come to meet you my E-family here to help me out.

Thank you. I appreciate

GraciousWords:


Hope CIMA registration is not for express-entry.

nymphomaniac:
SIX (6) where you claim it is your own money. If it isn’t, then do a gift deed to explain the source of the funds from your family

sweetoma:


I’ll try the IeLTs route or I’ll remove my hubby’s masters and English test results from the application to see if it will get me with Range. Thank you for the suggestion

sweetoma:


I’ll try the IeLTs route or I’ll remove my hubby’s masters and English test results from the application to see if it will get me with Range. Thank you for the suggestion

Palmstore:
@tannystacey. Your advice really touched me,
My immigration journey is still far from where I am going. I am not in the PNP neither am I in any pool.
I am just writing my IELTS this Aug and I wouldn't want anything that will cause a delay for me in terms of funds during the journey.
God is my fortress and my refuge, I want to start putting what I can sell on sale on time and save before the issue of Proof of Funds comes up.
I have some valuables to replace with cash if they are sold or bought. A gift deed is not forthcoming around me. That is why I have come to meet you my E-family here to help me out.

Thank you. I appreciate

Allegory:

Yeah I used to. I had a tough time picking NOC myself

Nigerianmigrant:
Please guys I really need help on this one, can I evaluate my postgraduate diploma as a masters degree on Wes,I just read an article where someone claimed to have done that, is it possible ??
Please I need answers as this can save me a lot of money and time ����

Lahun:
Nice one! This Canada thing shouldn't be taken for granted. I know someone who sold put all her properties as soon as she got ITA, but since then she hasn't gotten PPR... yet; it's been 3 years or so. Let's live our lives, no one should wait for Canada.

sweetoma:


Merci ma chère. Vous avez raison, mais c’est difficile quand même. I’ll drink the cup of patience and just wait. It’s always darkest before the storm. Let’s count down to the opening of borders in September. Hopefully FSW will resume then

Lahun:
But what if you do so and there is a FSW draw? If I was you, if have just waited patiently... but of course you decide.

I’ve decided to wait at least till September when the next OINP draw will hold because possibly FSW will restart by then. If it doesn’t then I’ll reduce score

truthsayer009:


It is actually sad that you have to reduce your score to qualify for PNP seeing that your score is super high. The PNP itself isn't even guaranteed when you are in the range. As far as my knowledge goes, it's 50/50.

The fact that Canada aren't giving any updates on FSW resumption is devastating. Even if it is December, let people know so they can make plans ahead or go with their other options.

WinterDreary:

Est-ce que tu as appris la langue pour le FSW ou tu savais déjà comment parler?

sweetoma:


Je ne savais pas du tout parler français avant l’année dernier. Je l’ai appris pour le FSW et j’avoue que ce n’était pas facile mais je l’ai fait. Dieu soit loué. Pourquoi tu voulais savoir ?

tannystacey:


Then selling your things is not a wise idea. There is a process. You only need funds when you have been in the pool and gotten invite either through pnp or FSW. That could take another 6 months or even more. Hustle and raise money gradually towards that.

Have you evaluated your degrees with WES? Thats d first step. Then read and pass (max out) IELTS. Some pple do it 3 or 4 times b4 getting desired scores. Then create a profile and enter the pool. You dont need to sell your house b4 doing all these things.

There are pple in this thread who have been invited since last year and are still waiting to finalize process. If they have sold houses they probably would be stressed and exhausted by now.
Canada does not owe us o. Its a privilege to have an opportunity to immigrate. Dont drink garri because u want to go abroad. Pray, plan and have a lot of patience.
Best of luck

WinterDreary:

Magnifique! J'entends souvent que les gens sont en train d'apprendre la langue pour le FSW, mais je n'ai jamais vu quelqu'un qui l'a fait. C'est vraiment difficile de se lancer dans une nouvelle langue, quelle qu'en soit la raison. Bon! Tu y es arrivé. Tu es à quel niveau?

sweetoma:


Merci beaucoup, je suis au niveau C1. j’ai eu C1, C1, C1, B2 dans l’examen. Alors je crois bien que je peux dire que je suis au niveau C1 Lol. Moi aussi, quand j’étais sur le point de commencer je ne pensais pas que ce soit possible surtout à cause des règles de la langue, il y a trop des règles! Lol, mais j’avais tort. Toi alors? Comment est ce que tu as appris la langue ? Tu es francophone ?

ridboy94:


Bonjour madam. Cela me fait grand plaisir que je comprends tout ce que vous avez dit. J'apprends toujour le francais aussi mais je manque une partenaire de langue a qui je peux parler. Est-ce que on peut se causer parfois si cela ne vous derangera pas. Merci beaucoup.
Les autres peuvent me contacter aussi

ridboy94:


Bonjour madam. Cela me fait grand plaisir que je comprends tout ce que vous avez dit. J'apprends toujour le francais aussi mais je manque une partenaire de langue a qui je peux parler. Est-ce que on peut se causer parfois si cela ne vous derangera pas. Merci beaucoup.
Les autres peuvent me contacter aussi

sweetoma:



Pas de problème, tu peux m’envoyer un e-mail et peux parler sur WhatsApp. Tu es déjà au Canada n’est-ce pas ? Pourquoi tu veux l’apprendre? Tu vis au Québec?

glorie1414:
Goodmorning House,

Please who has used ICES for evalution please come to my aid as i need some clarification.

Thank you.

Allegory:

Thanks so much for this. I just read through your recent posts, did you later contact OINP and is this what you finally did for your son? Or do you know if it has worked for anyone else?

Debbieeeeeee:

Selling property after ITA not even PPR. That’s not a smart move regardless of the timeline at that moment , the person didn’t seek advise from others at all