Ajujuju2:


Lol @ candlelight.
Sorry bout d mixup(sex)...nairaland has got us guessing.
Minwhile i was actually talking about the whole process. Like from CIO to Ottawa or London before Ghana.

And yes, I blive that applicants from the western Africa region go to Ghana for finalization.
You can trust @40manlappy and @mummyjaygirls to set you on d right path. Dy'hv been helping since 1909 right after @Zandora, @Dupyshoo @vcole et all.

Java47:


Hello @Ajujuju2,

I was using candle light to find it initially, and when I started getting confused I reached out to our oga and madam at the top, @40manlappy et @mummyjaygirls, who then told me it was Ghana. Who am I to say otherwise....

It's Ghana, and I'm male...

Cheers.

GodgivenGrace:
I salute everyone on this thread you are actually doing a great job.
Am new to this thread and also new to the EE procedures too.

Please I want to ask some questions

1) I used the CRS calculator to calculate my scores just to have an idea and my chances before I book for IELTS as am about to take the test. I got 448( with assumed good ielts scores)with age 34 years when I used 35years with the same assumed ielts scores I got 442. Abeg state the assumed good scores so we can know if u assumed well. and with this ur score I'm guessing you have a master's degree or 2 or more certs

Am actually 34 presently but I will turn 35 by December this year.

My question is when all the necessary documents are ready to enter pool which year should I put (35 or 34). I will enter pool before Dec by God's grace. 34, cos that's how old u will be as at time of "registration", (ur DoB) but don't worry about what age to write CIC is very good in math and is usually nice enough as to deduct 5 points from ur scores as u get older, so write ur correct date of birth. please note deductions happen if u haven't submitted ur application

2) My second question how can someone improve on the scores apart from the usual criterium? @442/448 u are fine according to recent draws. So focus on getting great ielts scores

I noticed that someone can add additional points by getting job with a recognised Employee in Canada while you are outside Canada and similarly, additional points can be added by provincial nomination.

Please how can someone get these?
Thank you

Ajujuju2:


@cochtrane... Girl fight for u. Feel free to blush.

GodgivenGrace:
I salute everyone on this thread you are actually doing a great job.
Am new to this thread and also new to the EE procedures too.

Please I want to ask some questions

1) I used the CRS calculator to calculate my scores just to have an idea and my chances before I book for IELTS as am about to take the test. I got 448( with assumed good ielts scores)with age 34 years when I used 35years with the same assumed ielts scores I got 442.

Am actually 34 presently but I will turn 35 by December this year.

My question is when all the necessary documents are ready to enter pool which year should I put (35 or 34). I will enter pool before Dec by God's grace. If you are still 34 before you enter the pool, enter 34 but if you are already 35 before you enter the pool, just jejeli enter 35 to avoid misrepresentation and rejection.

2) My second question how can someone improve on the scores apart from the usual criterium?

I noticed that someone can add additional points by getting job with a recognised Employee in Canada while you are outside Canada and similarly, additional points can be added by provincial nomination. It is possible to earn points by securing a job in Canada but it may actually be tough but HIGHLY possible

Please how can someone get these?
Thank you

MummyJaygirls:


Do quick and start ur ECA if u really want to enter the pool before december.,

Nogen:
My 2nd IELTS wasn't so good- L 7.5, R 6.5, W 7 and S 7.5.
I lost concentration during the listening and missed 6 answers. I knew after the exam that getting 8 points would be a miracle. I got 8 in my first attempt and 6.5 for S, R , W. I did study for 2 weeks to get this new score.

How can one improve on reading? Any materials to use?

DereI:


The only way out for us now is Study, Practice and Practice even more.

bigfido:
Guys, do we have anyone that claimed point for self employed work history? What were the documents you submitted? I have contract documents, bank statements, invoices, receipts, tax documents and article of memorandum of the company. I own it. Is there any other thing I am to include? I have work history that covers 6 years for paid employment 2008-2013..i believe this would suffice, but I already filled self employment for 2013-present.

Nogen:
My 2nd IELTS wasn't so good- L 7.5, R 6.5, W 7 and S 7.5.
I lost concentration during the listening and missed 6 answers. I knew after the exam that getting 8 points would be a miracle. I got 8 in my first attempt and 6.5 for S, R , W. I did study for 2 weeks to get this new score.

How can one improve on reading? Any materials to use?

Nogen:


I know. I am studying and practicing . But are there specific study materials for reading ?

Yureyes:
Please I have just 2yrs+ working experience including my NYSC. what chance do I stand to be successful in the Express entry?

Nogen:
My 2nd IELTS wasn't so good- L 7.5, R 6.5, W 7 and S 7.5.
I lost concentration during the listening and missed 6 answers. I knew after the exam that getting 8 points would be a miracle. I got 8 in my first attempt and 6.5 for S, R , W. I did study for 2 weeks to get this new score.

How can one improve on reading? Any materials to use?

billy:
@bbaby84, to corroborate your post below. I did a small analysis shown below using the CRS tool.

I am married with two kids. I completed CRS tool as married and chose spouse not accompanying me with a certain IELTS score (S:7.5-9, L:8, R:7.0-7.5 & W:7.0).

DereI:


You need more than work experiences.

You need to search for your NOC (Occupation, roles and job description), You need great Ielts scores, You need to get your documents evaluated too

yetunde84:


Please your email address to
lwrs9999@gmail.com

Yureyes:

I have searched my NOC based on my profession here in Nigeria. I am an optometrist, meaning I will have
to write the board exam in Canada before I can practice over
there. so I think it is unlikely I will get an optometry job offer from Canada. Can I get a job offer outside my profession?
and will it be used to calculate my score?

Nogen:


I know. I am studying and practicing . But are there specific study materials for reading ?

jergins:
Listening is a game of full concentration. Once you miss to track a question while listening, my Rule is do NOT attempt to recollect. You'l end up missing more. Also try to remote all environmental disturbance. I had to ask to put off standing AC next to me. Above added to good prep. Sure to av the required good score.

Yureyes:

I have searched my NOC based on my profession here in Nigeria. I am an optometrist, meaning I will have
to write the board exam in Canada before I can practice over
there. so I think it is unlikely I will get an optometry job offer from Canada. Can I get a job offer outside my profession?
and will it be used to calculate my score?

billy:
He should ace the ielts exam first and not with an assumed score. A bo wa ba ni ECA....Lol

cochtrane:

The best advice I'll give you concerning reading is that the answers are almost always paraphrases in the original comprehension. If you understand this concept, you'll get a 9 in reading. Use that concept to practice. The reading is the easiest to get a 9 in, cos all the answers are staring you right in the face.

bbaby84:


I hope you've put this theory to test? Let me comment my real reserve
In case you didn't know, you get more points If you're a single applicant or if you have an unaccompanying spouse as opposed to married folks with accompanying spouses.
Please use the CRS tool.

cochtrane:

The best advice I'll give you concerning reading is that the answers are almost always paraphrases in the original comprehension. If you understand this concept, you'll get a 9 in reading. Use that concept to practice. The reading is the easiest to get a 9 in, cos all the answers are staring you right in the face.

Kontagious:

Questions are paraphrased you meant. Answers are picked (word for word) right from the passage without changing their form.

Nogen:


I also believed so. That was I did in the last exam and I still scored 6.5.

cochtrane:

I elaborate here on some tips for passing the IELTS. Perhaps you'll find it useful.

https://www.nairaland.com/2624318/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/772#59372131

dombosco:
I have read and read this thread. But a little confused about few things!

1. Am going to be the PA as my intended spouse is still in her finals(meaning her bsc is not ready for evaluation). So I did the CRS simulation and I got 443 as married (without my spouse IELTS and ECA). And I got 462 as single. Now am confused. Shld I dive into the pool as single and get married after AOR? What will be required of me after notifying them after AOR?


2. I work in a merchant bank as a contact staff in a dept which is under the account dept. My job duties involves posting of transactions into the software. It's more like and account clerk which I can't find in the NOC under 0,A or B. What shld I do?

3. Is the NOC part of the application process?

Your honest response will be appreciated.

elfmann:

If ur 443 is real, marry her and jump into d pool.