irondome:


Can't he run both simultaneously? Commence his ECA while prepping for IELTS test. That way, he wouldn't have to wait to assess his degree once he scales his IELTS hurdle.

irondome:

No, provincial nomination isn't compulsory if you polled a good CRS score, anything north of 450. How high you score depends on your --Age, IELTS score, Level of education. Your 3 years of work experience already gives you the max point under work experience criteria.

However, if your CRS score is low, you would have to depend on province nomination in order to land an ITA.

Use the tool below to estimate your CRS score. Be realistic with your English ability if you have not yet written your IELTS test

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp

kokobi99:
I score 357, which means i need provincial nomination, please province is better at the moment.

Etfash:


It all depends on his determination. If he's not very determined to immigrate, a little delay in acing the exam might just discourage him from going further in the EE process. He may even choose another route of entry etc. But, if he's very determined, any slight delay wouldn't matter and he can go ahead and register for IELTS and evaluate his credentials simultaneously.

majaolu:
Hello house, please i just want to check if ontario province nomination is still on... Thanks

dupyshoo:
Congrats on your ITA.

With regard to your reference letter from your employer, I don't think it matters if it is either of the 2. Mine was addressed to "To whom" though.

Once the FD matures, transfer it to your wife's account but you will have to write a letter of explanation and also include the bank statement of your wife showing details of the transfer. In the letter, you should state that the money is a gift and that you have no intention to collect the money back.

40manlappy:

Good evening dupyshoo, superchi, irondome, zandora, Etfash, other gurus in the house
In anticipation of nomination programs that may come up, I would like to apply for "To Whom It May Concern" (employment reference letter) from my employer(s). My questions are as follows;
1. What format should the letter take? Is there a specific format for Canadian Immigration?
2. I have been with my current employer for nearly 2 years. Is one letter enough? Or I have to go back to ALL my previous employers?
Thank you.

majaolu:
Thanks, i am about to submit my EE profile but when i used the CRS calculator my point is 405 with my spouse... Pls i will like to ask a question my uncle is in alberta and i have a cousin in ontario, when i was filling the EE form there is a part that ask if i have a relative in canada. Should i put it that i have an uncle in alberta or cousin in ontario?

bubsykay:


Not sure there is a particular format as far as it contain all necessary information like period of employment, position held, main responsibilities, annual salary and number of hours per week, someone said it should be "TO WHOM"

YES! You will have to get a reference from all previous employers that makes up your total year of experience indicated.

yinx007:
@Zandora... it is well my sister, i'm yet to be in your shoes so i don't know. but reading from other immigrants i think what they do first is getting a survival job, then volunteering to gather canadian experience there after they write canadian certification and try reapplying again... i know its not easy, but there is light at the end of the tunnel so don't throw in the towel yet...

@house.. whats the way forward for paying RPRF with this new cbn policy would using someone's credit card not pose a red flag as CIC might see it as getting a loan from a friend.. how do we tackle this hurdle. and Zandora how were you able to show your POF at point of entry

deesmom:
Good people . Good afternoon . Trust your day weekend was peaceful. Please is there anyone that intends to accept OINP EOI mail . I need somone to walk with as I intend to package a foolprrof document. 1500 CAD no be play...

Have a fruitful week .

kokobi99:
I score 357, which means i need provincial nomination, please province is better at the moment.

bubsykay:


Not sure there is a particular format as far as it contain all necessary information like period of employment, position held, main responsibilities, annual salary and number of hours per week, someone said it should be "TO WHOM"

YES! You will have to get a reference from all previous employers that makes up your total year of experience indicated.

yinx007:
@Zandora... it is well my sister, i'm yet to be in your shoes so i don't know. but reading from other immigrants i think what they do first is getting a survival job, then volunteering to gather canadian experience there after they write canadian certification and try reapplying again... i know its not easy, but there is light at the end of the tunnel so don't throw in the towel yet...

@house.. whats the way forward for paying RPRF with this new cbn policy would using someone's credit card not pose a red flag as CIC might see it as getting a loan from a friend.. how do we tackle this hurdle. and Zandora how were you able to show your POF at point of entry

Etfash:


It's still ongoing. I hope you know that you are invited to apply and not otherwise? With a minimum of 400, you are invited;if you are not invited after a while, withdraw your application and file in a new one.

Meanwhile, MOD, Supermod or Whoever is responsible for managing this section, kindly consider unbanning JesusDWay. His advert has already been removed and he's been banned for a while now.

I don't mean to interfere with your procedures, but I think it's okay if he's unbanned now.

zandora:


The chances of you being hired are almost impossible. Even me that's in Canada I'm getting almost frustrated. So far I've had 3 interviews, each involving various stages. For the first interview (with an insurance company) I got to the final interview stage with the hiring manager, she looked at the name of the bank on my resume and asked if the bank was in Canada, I said no and she was like 'oh I thought your work experience was in Canada' and in my mind I was like is this woman for real, didn't the person who interviewed me before I got to you communicate with you? Anyway, I knew then that I wasn't going to get it then, besides they were only looking for one person out of about 50 ppl that got to the final stage so my chances were pretty much slim in the first place.

For the second interview the company wanted 12 people so I was relieved. When I got to the reception I was asked for my name to confirm my interview slot, then after I told the guy he brought out this A4 foolscap sheet filled with names, my mouth almost opened because I saw about 20+ names for that day. After the interview the lady told be that they were going to interview all week and they started interviewing the previous week so I quickly mentally did the maths and estimated that with the names I saw they should interview almost 200 ppl. Then I knew I wasn't going to get it, what even pained me more was that I suffered to read and pass that their ridiculous online tests.

The third interview was with a US based bank with few corporate offices in Canada. Their HR emailed me first and said she was going to telephone me (from the U.S) for a 30 mins interview. This time I made sure I wasn't going to leave any stone unturned because the role was juicy and the salary was really good. I jacked all the behavioural situational questions I could find, I read about the company, the role every freaking thing you can imagine so I was confident. On the day of the interview the lady called as expected, gave me a brief overview of the company and role and then she said and I quote "now to my first question, what is risk?" In my mind I'm like ehn? what is risk? Is this a joke, like are you kidding me? I wasn't expecting that line of question at all especially since the role didn't have anything to do with risk whatsoever. I felt like crying, I just mumbled whatever could pass for what I thought financial risk might be. At the end she said I'll hear the decision in a few days and that only the top 2 - 3 candidates would move on to the next stage. I asked how many stages they were and she said up to 4 stages. Now I'm still waiting for a decision but I'm not putting my hopes on it.

I have 2 more interviews coming up within this week with 2 major banks. I'm getting frustrated here but I'm not going to give up because I believe that with God and patience by my side I'll land a job soon. Sorry if I was ranting, just wanted to share my experience and relieve a bit of burden from my heart .

P:S - When you get here and you're creating your CV, do not include your country. This is because most companies have a preference for Canadian experience over any other country experience. When you get shortlisted and they ask where your experience was from, only then do you tell them.

irondome:


You should be fine with a solid letter of intent to reside in Ontario. Unfortunately, it's someone you have to draft on your own. Do your personal research on how your profile,life,family and career fit into Ontario. Research top companies in Ontario that offer similar roles to your job title and relate your life dream to the opportunities offered by those companies. Research great schools in Ontario for your kids and relate them to how those schools would help your kids integrate faster. Having close friends and relatives that you can provide little evidence for, can also help.

I believe you would do just just fine

deesmom:
Good people . Good afternoon . Trust your day weekend was peaceful. Please is there anyone that intends to accept OINP EOI mail . I need somone to walk with as I intend to package a foolprrof document. 1500 CAD no be play...

Have a fruitful week .

zandora:


What the heck? Why was JesusDWay banned?

bubsykay:
Please at what point do I need to do the medical examination? Also will I be referred to a particular doctor or I can walk into any CIC approved Doctor?

Garykasparov:

The medical exam will be required when you intend submitting your application after you must have received ITA. you can walk into any of the approved clinics at your convenience

bubsykay:
Please at what point do I need to do the medical examination? Also will I be referred to a particular doctor or I can walk into any CIC approved Doctor?