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Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by OYiza123: 6:36pm On Sep 08, 2015 |
Hello guys, I have done my eligibility test and got my ref code.. but when i want to apply online, i noticed i cant go further becos, the column i to enter my ref number is not coming up. Pls can anybody be of help on how to go about it. |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by mozo: 7:03pm On Sep 08, 2015 |
Ekicedar: Most of them have been opened for so long, they now require applicants to have a job offer or have a relative residing in their province. I guess Quebec will be opening soon, but their processing ehn...lol |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by zandora: 7:23pm On Sep 08, 2015 |
Onlineise: My MSc is also from the UK and my BSc from Nigeria but I only evaluated my MSc and so far I haven't had any problems. Just evaluate only your Master's to save lots of time. |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by ebemio: 12:15am On Sep 09, 2015 |
@luvuma any updates. |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by JesusDWay(m): 12:45am On Sep 09, 2015 |
The latest draw is out - 459 cut off crs score and 1,519 ITAs issued. It appears CIC gets to wait for new entrants or for older folks in the pool to improve their score to over 450 before they do a draw. The draws have been so consistent in terms of range of cut off score and number of ITAs issued. Married folks had rather bulldozed their spouse to add whatever score they can by writing IELTS and possibly evaluating their certs. If they go at this rate, I wonder how they hope to meet their target for this year and, in it all though, we shall have testimony to give on this issue in Jesus name 2 Likes |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by Taiwoabo(f): 5:48am On Sep 09, 2015 |
thatnaijaboy: Hi thatnaijaboy....have u been able to resolve this issue? I feel u can send emails to them thru the email above. |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by Garykasparov: 6:44am On Sep 09, 2015 |
JesusDWay: The truth is they are not obligated to meet their target, moreso you dont know the number of people who have followed non single applicants. That said, I understand the cic logic they would not compromise the quality of migrants that come in esp in their economic turmoil. Their body language shows that the score will not go below 450 cos 1. It will be unfair those who spent time and money to get above that score to obtain ITA, 2. Its a wrong precedence, fishes in the pool will not improve their quality and this will give them false hope that the score will eventually get as low as they wish. 3. It becomes a lottery. The Canadian immigration process is very reasonable and logical, it has evolved over the years, they understood key reason why migrants have failed, hence they laid emphasis on great english and your money. I have a question, are ielts sat here marked in nigeria or they are sent to the UK? 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by Etfash(m): 8:34am On Sep 09, 2015 |
Garykasparov: In my opinion, anyone who scores 400/496 hasn't done badly. Let's face it, if you have never been to Canada to study or work and doesn't have a provincial nomination or prearranged employment, I think you will have a maximum score of 496 or slightly more. That's with a phD. What percentage is that? That's over 80%. Some have also said maximum score possible without Canadian links is 520, but even at that, the percentage would be greater than 76%. That isn't bad. I feel the entire process is skewed - my opinion though. Meanwhile, have you noticed the trend of people's scores in the IELTS? Get at least band 7 in three of the modules and have your band score reduced by 0.5 in one of the modules. That way, you lose at least 56 points. 496-56=? It will always be less than 450. So: immigrants influx is checked; more and more people repeat the test; Newbies who are yet to write apply to write; people who feel they should score more ask for evaluation - but pay for it; then, one out of say 20 gets his marks changed. That way, people will still believe that the process isn't biased and, will pump in more money into writing the exam. Lastly, what do you make of a CRS of 800points? That means the person had just 200points outside one of a provincial nomination or a job offer. Now, I am not a pessimist; just stating what i feel is obvious. N.B. I read that IELTS exams are marked at the centres where they are written. |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by mozo: 10:22am On Sep 09, 2015 |
Etfash: In my opinion, the provincial nomination is beneficial largely for people already in Canada (and they are the ones who fill up these slots faster) and also for those with jobs in Canada.(how many people have gotten jobs from outside Canada? not many) Then very limited number can apply outside Canada (BC only accepted 200 applications in the whole world) ..lol So for provincial nomination, you have to be pretty fast about it (competing against mainly indians) Then their processing time is a different story. Well, at the end of the day the system is meant to work to the Country's advantage not the migrants. The lesson to be learnt is perseverance |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by Garykasparov: 10:25am On Sep 09, 2015 |
Etfash: I cant agree more with you, the process is very stringent, and its a tall order for us to attain that score and financially demanding as well, no doubt British council Nigeria/IELTS is making it difficult for us, they have def raised the bar, those phillipines and indians who can not construct a correct english will be scoring 8 in writing, this is very bad, if this continues we will lead a peaceful protest to Thompson avenue, ikoyi because this is the mountain hindering most if not all nigerian applicant (like this comment if you are in agreement). Perhaps if your answer is correct we will have writing this exam in Ghana as it is less competitive, they struggle to fill the exam dates (september is not even filled up yet) However, the whole of october was filled in less than a week in Nigeria. 9 Likes |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by JesusDWay(m): 1:30pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Garykasparov: Some of the points you made don't exactly apply. What makes you think people are not making efforts to improve their score and who told you emphasis is partly on money? I personally know someone who did the IELTS 4times and another who has registered the 2nd time(plus spouse doing it second time as well). Moreover, money issues only come in after you must have landed there, not at the selection stage. The major determinants are IELTS Grade, Age and partly educational level. The point of IELTS is understandable as communication is key for an immigrant to integrate into a new society. There are lots of people who have enviable work experience and even very good IELTS Grade but unfortunately, Age is their undoing. Its seeming like Canada wants a younger work force which may be understandable as its the initial reason for the immigration programme because, under the old fswp, age wasn't as discriminatory as it presently is and, the spouse's contributory factor isn't as significant as it presently is. Well...they are not obligated to keep to what they initially indicated but, my own point of view is largely based on prospective immigrants whose hopes were raised only for it to be thinning out already. If you must know, people have more trust in the Australian immigration process than Canada's. 2 Likes |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by ssemire(f): 2:01pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Jesusdway, Please are you in the pool? Or have you landed? need some advice................will appreciate zandora and shyee as well. i need to communicate with you guys. need your help. JesusDWay: |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by Garykasparov: 2:02pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
JesusDWay: |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by JesusDWay(m): 2:08pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
ssemire: You can go ahead with your query |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by ssemire(f): 2:38pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
i just entered the pool last month and got ITA in august as well. i have 60 days to apply but i'm worried about my Pof. i got a huge sum deposited in my account at once 2 weeks ago and this was money i lent my brother in march. how will i convince them its my money JesusDWay: |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by Garykasparov: 2:52pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
ssemire: This situation often arise, and it is difficult to prove this kind of inflow, which may result in a stressful process. it is important we know if your score is high enough in the pool so a decline of the invitation could be an option. Another option is to fix deposit a huge amount of these fund. This is my opinion, let the seniors throw more light. |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by ssemire(f): 3:44pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
my score is 478. thanks Garykasparov: 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by JesusDWay(m): 4:46pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
ssemire: Withdraw it and use it to do fixed deposit like Garykasparov advised, its the safest way of presenting pof with less eyebrows raised, provided you are employed or doing your own business |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by Techibility: 5:14pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Good evening. Pls I'm a newbie here and I have questions to ask. Although I know there might not be specific time for processing FSW program, I will like to ask if anyone can tell estimated time for processing so as to know what to do next. Pls I need reply |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by ebemio: 7:33pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Techability you might need to be more explicit with your question because the whole process does not have a define time period but for 2014 estimate a year tops. Techibility: |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by berexio1: 7:34pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
ssemire:Just get back into the pool, then sort ursef..with this score, u will most certainly get ITA again and again in the coming months.. |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by MockingBird(m): 8:19pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
Hello guys, pls help me out, my wife applied to WES Canada to have her credentials evaluated. She logged into her account to check her status and it showed 'waiting for verification from institution'. Upon calling her school to confirm if they have received it they confirmed that it has come and that they need money from her to send the document back. They started quoting different amount for DHL, FedEx and normal courier. Pls I want to know if this is right or its just one non-academic staff trying his luck. I'll really appreciate answers. Thanks |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by mozo: 11:05pm On Sep 09, 2015 |
MockingBird: In a normal society, that financial burden Should fall on the school, emphasis on 'normal'. Anyway I had to pay for courier for the verification, and if you go through the tread you'll notice so did a couple of other guys. I also know people who didn't pay anything. 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by kike100: 12:35am On Sep 10, 2015 |
MockingBird,which school?OAU?am in d same shoes too ooo.am surprised because feedback is usually online |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by JesusDWay(m): 12:42am On Sep 10, 2015 |
MockingBird: They are right, school usually don't want to incur the cost of postage so, it's best you guys pay the money and let it be sent for you asap. They will likely also send you the tracking details so you can track it for yourself. She's even lucky they confirmed it's with them, some will just dump it somewhere. |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by wideorange(m): 1:01am On Sep 10, 2015 |
MockingBird: It depends entirely on academic institution... most do not charge anything for this, but others try to rip the applicant by soliciting various fees... Usually it's beyond your control, and you can't do anything with that |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by zandora: 4:49am On Sep 10, 2015 |
ssemire: In my opinion if you withdraw your application and put the money in a fixed deposit account as others suggested you'll have to wait for 6 months before applying. This would be the beginning of next year when PNP's will start issuing invitations once again and hence lead to an increase in the CRS minimum score per draw for a while . Furthermore, CIC has said they will carry out between 16-25 draws this year and they've already done 16 draws this year therefore they aren't under any obligation to carry out any more draws this year if they choose to. As a result I won't decline my ITA if I were you. My suggestion is that you should get a signed declaration or affidavit from your brother which explains that he's repaying back the money he borrowed, print out your 6 months bank statements (not average) which should show when your brother deposited the money into your account, provide your March bank statement which showed the transaction of you gifting the money to your brother and any other evidence. Since it's your money and not borrowed funds the onus is on you to prove the money is yours and unencumbered. Goodluck!! |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by bunni12: 4:56am On Sep 10, 2015 |
Hello guys, pls help me out, my wife applied to WES Canada to have her credentials evaluated. She logged into her account to check her status and it showed 'waiting for verification from institution'. Upon calling her school to confirm if they have received it they confirmed that it has come and that they need money from her to send the document back. They started quoting different amount for DHL, FedEx and normal courier. Pls I want to know if this is right or its just one non-academic staff trying his luck. I'll really appreciate answers. Thanks Hi,mockingjay...I dont know about WES Canada but when I used WES US,the only issue I had was locating the office where the ?letter was and someone taking out time to check their mails.I think it was sent thru email because they only asked me to send 1k recharge card for the call and by the next day,I got an email its been verified by school.Most schools communicate with these bodies electronically and OAU definitely should be among. But,I had to pay for paper verification of my cert/transcript when sent by ECFMG,who didnt have electronic web transfer portal with my school.I paid for Fedex + school fee of 7k(bank draft). |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by GboyegaD(m): 7:19am On Sep 10, 2015 |
mozo: Both process isn't really fair to everyone in Canada but for those who have graduated since whatever job you do while in school isn't counted towards your point. |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by OYiza123: 9:05am On Sep 10, 2015 |
Hello guys, I have done my eligibility test and got my reference number. But I do not know how to apply to get into the pool. Please what is the process. Please can anybody help |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by labiz001: 10:10am On Sep 10, 2015 |
ssemire: In what format did you give out the money to your brother ? Wired transfer showing the beneficiary of the debit on your account ? |
Re: Canadian Federal Skilled Worker Program-timelines Here by Ekicedar: 11:44am On Sep 10, 2015 |
Pls house can I include my certificates with transcript to reduce sending cost to wes? |
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