Yes it does, if you have up to or above CLB 9 (8777 in LRWS), you will get extra 25 marks for combination of 3 year work experience and CLB9 IELTS and another 25 marks for combination of 2 or more certificates/MSC and CLB9 IELTS score.

So to guarantee a score above 450, you need the following:
1. CLB9 and above in IELTS,
2. 2 or more certificates and above under education
3. 3 or more years of work experience and
4. age not more than 31 yearsold.

40manlappy:
@deeore Wow! I am happy for you. ITA loading

@dupyshoo. Thanks for sharing. I may need to take a second look at the CRS calculator. Does an increase in IELTS score impact directly on Skill Transferability factors?

The main issue will be your medicals. You might not be able to take X-ray as part of the medicals. So your application will be paused until after you give birth. Once you give birth before landing, you will need an updated POF to match a family of 3 as you will have to include your baby in your application.

Some pregnant women risk it sha by using Lead Apron for the X-Ray. vcole and all other Medical Doctors in the house will be able to advise you on the risk involved in going this route.

If you are however able to do your medicals even while pregnant and you get PPR before you give birth, just ensure you land as fast as possible and go and give birth to your Canadian baby(ies)

cathymia:
Hello All....

This thread is a great resource!

I have looked through and have not found a situation that directly applies to mine. Need the help of the gurus please

Got ITA on the 11th of January. My husband and I just found out a few days ago that we are pregnant.
We had planned POF for family of 2 (myself and husband), would this change anything for us?

Secondly, i have not finished updating my e-APR to get the document checklist, but does it include medical report to be submitted in the 90 day period along with the POF, reference letters and police certificates?

Pinkygrace:


Yeah, am thinking of writing Ilets again , since that was my first attempt at it, will practice more of the writing. I sure will take up your offer, I think my major issue is CONTENT development, becos I go blank most of the time and just mubble stuffs up.

I can so relate, I've always disliked essays. You'll be fine. I don't know if you do, but if you don't practice with the ielts sheet, (ieltsliz has a download link) it would help you save time counting words during the exam.

dupyshoo:
Yes it does, if you have up to or above CLB 9 (8777 in LRWS), you will get extra 25 marks for combination of 3 year work experience and CLB9 IELTS and another 25 marks for combination of 2 or more certificates/MSC and CLB9 IELTS score.

So to guarantee a score above 450, you need the following:
1. CLB9 and above in IELTS,
2. 2 or more certificates and above under education
3. 3 or more years of work experience and
4. age not more than 31 yearsold.

Have 1-3 except age. Is age that powerful as to drop my points to 425?

dupyshoo:
Yes it does, if you have up to or above CLB 9 (8777 in LRWS), you will get extra 25 marks for combination of 3 year work experience and CLB9 IELTS and another 25 marks for combination of 2 or more certificates/MSC and CLB9 IELTS score.

So to guarantee a score above 450, you need the following:
1. CLB9 and above in IELTS,
2. 2 or more certificates and above under education
3. 3 or more years of work experience and
4. age not more than 31 yearsold.

Thanks again. The first 3 factors are in our favour but we are both more than 31 years old

elfmann:

You would be disqualified if ur points drop below the CRS u got d ITA on. Check ur CRS when married with her ECA and IELTS and without. Nigerians will soon spoil this path-miraclously found love after ITAs.

na you know...lol

This is my fiancée ooo and moreover, That's why there is a valid marriage certificate to show as proof na!
Anyways I will settle down and do ma wedding August as I found out that the registry is gonna take time, which I don't have.

Thanks all the same.

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Thanks very much!

@dupsyshoo, Thanks also for your comments so far!

I got my TRF today and filled my profile, would submit soon.
I have started gathering my documents and need some few clarifications:

1. I work in KSA but temporarily in Nigeria for vacation. I guess my country of residence should be stated as KSA right?
2. Can I just go ahead and do my medicals in Qlife since I am in Lagos ATM? Or must it be done in KSA?
3. Also, I have POF in KSA Bank, which is my Salary account.....but that place is so difficult that I doubt I will get a reference letter how much more a letter with special reference...In that case, can I submit a stamped Bank statement only?
Even if I try, best I will get would be a Normal Bank statement + a normal bank reference letter. Can this suffice?
4. @vcole what supporting documents did you add to your individual letters of experience? Did you add payslips? Appointment letters, Id cards e.t.c? I didn't see any of these in CIC site but some people are suggesting it.


Thanks.

Hello everyone..The testimony is almost complete..Just 2months after AOR ..after one month I got passport request.
My application is now approved and close ..
now today I get Pick up Mail.....
God is faithful.

Please who is familiar with DHL pick up am confused if i shud use my house or the office...Like how many days does it take and can i track it
i dont mind paying express

Blackbuddy:


See my response above.

Guess what i got my pick up mail..no one is right or wrong am just so so happy...just over 2 months

how long does dhl take to send back

Fusion23:


Guess what i got my pick up mail..no one is right or wrong am just so so happy...just over 2 months

how long does dhl take to send back

Congrats. I used UPS, Gbagada and the Visa office returned the passports with COPRs under 2 weeks.

Blackbuddy:


Congrats. I used UPS, Gbagada and the Visa office returned the passports with COPRs under 2 weeks.

ok boss where you able to track it...?? 2 weeks is long
am even confused where to post it cos could be at work or at home,, but i want to be the one to sign.

sorry what year did u travel again

Fusion23:


ok boss where you able to track it...?? 2 weeks is long To be honest, I cant remember now. At that point, I was already sure I was getting the visas and was more concerned in putting my affairs in order. I've actually been following Canadian FSW immigration programme since 2011 and been advising people on how to process it since 2012 when I sent my 1st application which was returned due to NOC already filled by the time they got my package. FSW was suspended in 2013 and reopened in 2014 when I tried again. That led to my getting the visa in 2015, 10 months later. I was already comfortable with the process so I wasn't bothered with when they would return the passports. It's not like now that AVO has been perfoming below our expectations. The problem is not with UPS or DHL but AVO
am even confused where to post it cos could be at work or at home,, but i want to be the one to sign. Since packages are delivered mostly in the day, opt for office

sorry what year did u travel again I got the visa in April, 2015 and relocated in June, 2015.

See my response above.

Please this 550 dollars for cost of recovery fee is it us dollars or canadian dollars.

Thank you.

Blackbuddy:


See my response above.

wooow u are a pro.....the process is faster now with express ..i still dont believe my luck...within 2 months

and its the same Accra visa office .. i will share the full gist when the testimony is complete...on why think the i got it faster.

Its just God

dupyshoo:
There is no format. Just ensure the letter contains your job start date, job title, job duties and responsibilities, no of hours per week, annual salary, permanent/temporary, full time/part time, contact details and signature of HR/Supervisor.

Thank you very much.

IELTS would be better to re-write. I will email you the only document i used.

Pinkygrace:


Yeah, am thinking of writing Ilets again , since that was my first attempt at it, will practice more of the writing. I sure will take up your offer, I think my major issue is CONTENT development, becos I go blank most of the time and just mubble stuffs up.

Fusion23:


wooow u are a pro.....the process is faster now with express ..i still dont believe my luck...within 2 months

and its the same Accra visa office .. i will share the full gist when the testimony is complete...on why think the i got it faster.

Its just God

Yes indeed its faster. For my brother-in-law, it took him just 5 months or so with Express Entry, he landed here last December.

Its generally faster now for Express Entry applicants but we still have many FSW 2014 applicants yet to have the process completed. Priority is being given to Express Entry applications so you are in the fortunate bracket. All the best.

Hello all,

What amount is safe in Naira to have as POF for a family of two? Considering the relatively unstable exchange rate. CaD $15143 translates to about 3.5m on oanda and about 3.4m on xe, presently. But I was just wondering, how much exactly can u have to consider urself safe? Pls, the gurus in the house. I need answers/suggestions. Tnx.

trishachi:
Hello all,

What amount is safe in Naira to have as POF for a family of two? Considering the relatively unstable exchange rate. CaD $15143 translates to about 3.5m on oanda and about 3.4m on xe, presently. But I was just wondering, how much exactly can u have to consider urself safe? Pls, the gurus in the house. I need answers/suggestions. Tnx.

By how much, I mean the minimum amount. Tnx

Blackbuddy:


See my response above.

Okay! so this is going to be long and colourful....literally but necessary. I'm also going to highlight pertinent parts cc fusion23

Fusion23: Hello Guys my application changed to approved.....but have not gotten a pick up mail.Please how long those it takes

Blackbuddy:could range from 3 weeks to 6 months. We have someone who got his family's passports back in December after sending it to Accra in July last year. Just brace yourself

Fusion23: looool passport request is different from application closed and approved.

Blackbuddy: Your question was about passport request and I answered you with an example for it, not application duration. The gentleman applied through EE was requested to send his passports in July, no further documents were requested. He did not get it till December 2016 with the visas and COPRs. I got my passport request in March 2015 and got the passports and COPR back in April, 3 weeks later. I landed here June 2015 through FSW. I perfectly understand your question, it's left for you to understand the answer

Petty00de00: Let's take a short break so I can provide some commentary, Fusion23 asked about Pick UP Mail but you maintained the question was about passport request and even requested they understand an answer that had nothing to do with the question asked. Sure Sir! Sure.Let's resume....

Fusion23: hmmm am a bit confused..the question you commented on was not on passport request ..i ask that question earlier and people commented that it varies..am asking how long does it take to get pick up mail from when the application is closed ..and approved...
so the misunderstanding from me ..is where you commented on..and so since u have gotten urs , how long did yours take

Blackbuddy: It varies, there is no time table for it but depends on the officer handling your file. This one can be 2 weeks to 5weeks based on my experience with applicants

Petty00de00: Final break time!, You got Fusion23 confused and even got him/her admitting to an error they didn't make but where's the fun in that, why not crank up the pressure by providing false information. I don't know what forum you're coming from but I know CV forum as well as I know this and 2-5 weeks duration has never cropped up as time frame for PUM, post approval. With the exception of xls and another individual who were told that their PUM was sent after application approval but didn't get it, no one has ever suffered from delay longer than a week.
Its common knowledge there that if you wait for 3 days, max 5 without getting a PUM, you mail accra. Somehow, you failed to mention this!.

I'm sure the individual you were referring to that "packaged" his application himself wasn't Aroms, I'm sure!. On your story being told by you, well man, I rate it 100% for suspense and since we are sharing sage advice, how about I offer you one in return?!. Don't bypass logic just because you don't want to be wrong. "Correction" is after all a word in the dictionary. Shalom

trishachi:
Hello all,

What amount is safe in Naira to have as POF for a family of two? Considering the relatively unstable exchange rate. CaD $15143 translates to about 3.5m on oanda and about 3.4m on xe, presently. But I was just wondering, how much exactly can u have to consider urself safe? Pls, the gurus in the house. I need answers/suggestions. Tnx.

I assume you're using 230. You should consider using 240 or 245. On xe, it's almost 3.5m too

dupyshoo:
Yes o, it is very possible. My sister's score will increase from 408 to 472 (14 extra points under official languages and 50 extra points under Skill Transferability Factors).

Great! Does she have a masters degree? She must be below 30. Congratulations to her and u.

I am interested in immigrating to canada.. I am a graduate of accounting with 2 years work experience and i will be 31 by this year august. Pls tell me house what r the necessary steps and do i have a chance? Thanks.

Samsax2000:
I am interested in immigrating to canada.. I am a graduate of accounting with 2 years work experience and i will be 31 by this year august. Pls tell me house what r the necessary steps and do i have a chance? Thanks.

Necessary steps are clearly outlined from page 0 of this thread.

Make an effort to read through. Then you can come back for more clarification if required.

It is a worthy investment of your time.

Pinkygrace:


Yeah, am thinking of writing Ilets again , since that was my first attempt at it, will practice more of the writing. I sure will take up your offer, I think my major issue is CONTENT development, becos I go blank most of the time and just mubble stuffs up.

Well..this is an elementary challenge, we have all faced it one time or the other. As a rule of thumb, it is important you plan your essay before you start writing.
you will have 40 mins to complete the task 2 essay, technically, the first 10 mins is for you to; Read the question, understand the requirement and write down your ideas vis a vis the requirement.

I look forward to receiving your essay.

Cheers

40manlappy:


Necessary steps are clearly outlined from page 0 of this thread.

Make an effort to read through. Then you can come back for more clarification if required.

It is a worthy investment of your time.

Thanks for this i have read all... .. But vis a vis d points required... Pls do u think i have a chance especially with ma age?

Yes, you drop 5 points ish every year once you clock 30. So by the time you are 36, you would have dropped 35 points. Once you are 36 year old, you will require any of the following to boost your score: PNP, Canadian education/experience, PhD, second language, job offer

ajiifixing:



Have 1-3 except age. Is age that powerful as to drop my points to 425?

1. Yes
2. You can do it anywhere you want. However, please bear it in mind that it is better to do medicals close to the submission date of your application so that you will have more time to land after PPR. This is due to the fact that you have to land before your medicals expire which is usually a year from the date of the medicals
3. Yeah
4. Reference letter that contains all the required info will suffice. Any other doc such as appointment letters, payslips, ID cards etc are not necessary.

esosa4real:


Thanks very much!

@dupsyshoo, Thanks also for your comments so far!

I got my TRF today and filled my profile, would submit soon.
I have started gathering my documents and need some few clarifications:

1. I work in KSA but temporarily in Nigeria for vacation. I guess my country of residence should be stated as KSA right?
2. Can I just go ahead and do my medicals in Qlife since I am in Lagos ATM? Or must it be done in KSA?
3. Also, I have POF in KSA Bank, which is my Salary account.....but that place is so difficult that I doubt I will get a reference letter how much more a letter with special reference...In that case, can I submit a stamped Bank statement only?
Even if I try, best I will get would be a Normal Bank statement + a normal bank reference letter. Can this suffice?
4. @vcole what supporting documents did you add to your individual letters of experience? Did you add payslips? Appointment letters, Id cards e.t.c? I didn't see any of these in CIC site but some people are suggesting it.


Thanks.

Yes she does have MSc and she is younger than 30.

elfmann:

Great! Does she have a masters degree? She must below 30. Congratulations to her and u.

Use this link to calculate your potential point.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp

Samsax2000:


Thanks for this i have read all... .. But vis a vis d points required... Pls do u think i have a chance especially with ma age?

@fusion23 congrats!!! I can't even believe your copr is literally here. I remember we got ITA same draw and you submitted a few days after I did. Congrats once again.

@00DE00, Rotflmao! In addition, your intended pun was totally lost on the other surprised individual.

dupyshoo:
The main issue will be your medicals. You might not be able to take X-ray as part of the medicals. So your application will be paused until after you give birth. Once you give birth before landing, you will need an updated POF to match a family of 3 as you will have to include your baby in your application.

Some pregnant women risk it sha by using Lead Apron for the X-Ray. vcole and all other Medical Doctors in the house will be able to advise you on the risk involved in going this route.

If you are however able to do your medicals even while pregnant and you get PPR before you give birth, just ensure you land as fast as possible and go and give birth to your Canadian baby(ies)

Thanks @dupyshoo for the info...I saw you mentioned on someone else's post that medicals should be done as close to the eAPR submission as possible...so it's ok to submit 2-weeks to the 90 day deadline right?


Has anyone on here gotten a Police Certificate from Ghana? (as a Nigerian, non-resident of Ghana)?

@vcole can you please offer some advice on medicals/pregnancy/eAPR submission...