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Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by kelchy: 11:58am On Feb 22, 2019 |
Hi e-fam, please I need your help I applied to WES to evaluate my degree and CIPM evaluation and they both require WAEC statement of result and scratch card. Please can i use one WAEC statement of result and scratch for both of them since I am the same person or will I have to pay for two separate WAEC statement of result and scratch to be sent to them. Please kindly advise as I will be going to WAEC office on Monday. Thanks. |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Nobody: 12:00pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
jjohndoe83:Now, I remember. Folks should not forget PNPs oh. They can retake if they have the strength. 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by DexterousOne(m): 12:16pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
ontarioissauga: Why do you say so? |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by jjohndoe83: 12:18pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
ontarioissauga:Is the PNP route suited for lawyers. Although I've only lightly researched that option, I've not see any province listing lawyers in their PNP program. I surmise that this is because it may take a while for lawyers to actually start practicing in Canada. 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Nobody: 12:33pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
DexterousOne:Say what? |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by ladymarshall: 12:34pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Silent reader but not anymore, lol. Decided on this journey January 2019. Wrote ielts 09 Feb (first attempt) LRWS: 8.5, 8.5, 8, 8. Overall band= 8.5. I saw my result and could not believe. I still think maybe it is not mine and they switched results. I am grateful to @Eshay for introducing me to the Cannyland journey, this platform and thread, guiding me and sharing her experiences while I prepared for the exams. You are my angel. May our dreams come true ![]() I prepared for a month. Listening: Practice and concentration is the key. I practiced at least 3 times a week. First results were poor but over time it got better. Know the scores you need to get an 8 (36/40 minimum) and never give up until you can score it in at least 6-7 practice tests consecutively. @happyme31 is so right, that listening tip helped me too especially part 2, 3, and 4. I remember it was a lady that scored so high in part 6 that gave that tip. Practice writing out keys parts of the conversation as you hear them, especially for those academic and touring conversations (part 3 and 4). This will be so useful for answers that are synonyms of what was spoken. For instance, in part 3 of my exam, the supervisor told the student that her presentation was too sudden and the answer was Abrupt. She told the student that she was also too slow, too fast in her speaking and the answer was Irregular. Writing out that conversation helped me identify the synonyms as I rechecked. In those sections, where you have A, B, C options, You would waste a lot of time and lose concentration if you are looking for the answers while the conversation is on. Write out key words and points. Part 1 and sometimes part 2 are straightforward, no need to write all, just listen carefully. If you miss an answer, MOVE ON FAST, don't panic or think about it. Reading: Skimming and scanning are the keys. The answers are sequential through the passage but they can be tricky. In passage 3 of my exam, the last two answers were in the second paragraph because it mentioned two sentences about outdoor jobs, while the rest of the paragraphs were about indoor jobs. When you cannot find the answer, move on immediately and finish the rest, then return to those unknown questions and read the passages carefully sentence by sentence in that paragraph you think it is, you will find it, depending on how much time you have. While practicing, I noticed my weakness was the difference between False and Not Given, so I spent more time on those parts. Speaking: Telling a story in part 2 and talkativeness in all the parts are the keys. As @happyme31 pointed out, Jay's videos are the best. I also watched past interviews of band 9 candidates and asked myself why they were deserving of band 9. They never stopped talking and used the right vocabulary for the topic. Talk so much and allow the examiner to get tired and stop you (Be a talkative on that day, even if you are not naturally one). It does not matter if you have no idea. If you are unlucky like me to be asked about tough topics like Global Trade, importation and exportation between countries and sustainability in businesses in part 3, still say anything. I paused and told the examiner that this was a tough question because economics is not my strength but I will answer it anyhow based on my layman's knowledge. I used the example of computer village, Nigeria's population and our hustling spirit as the country's best export. I knew I did not make sense but I was determined to keep talking. I just kept thinking of President Trump who says rubbish with so much confidence and still gets supporters, lol. Writing: Structure and complex sentences are the keys. Just like @happyme31 said, Jay's video was my only guide. Please use the first 2 minutes to understand the question and what is required. Then use the next three minutes to draw an outline in your question paper of points you want to write. May a sketchy outline so you do not get stuck in the middle of your writing especially for Task 2. Practice using different kinds of sentences (passive, complex, compound questions, etc. Avoid writing in simple sentences). Also, use transitional words like your life depends on them (However, even though, although, yet, still, nevertheless, etc). Use uncommon words as long as they make sense (critics, cousine, turbulence, flabbergasted, etc, write like those village headmasters of those days who use big grammars that make sense). Also keep writing, do not stop, collect extra sheet (you can only do this if you have drawn an outline of your ideas). For task 2, fill at most three pages or three and a half. Structure is everything in task two, there is a template for writing from Jay's video (introduction, four to five paragraphs for body and elaborate on your ideas, then conclusion). Elaborate on each point in each paragraph (use examples, quote researches and studies (whether they are true or not, the examiner does not care about whether that research really exists), use your personal experiences as a student, worker, mother, father, Nigerian, hustler, business man anything). As you write, imagine you are a debater in the room trying to convince, expantiate, elaborate or prove to your listener about points. Finally, don't be like me, please proofread, allocate the last five minutes to proof read and edit all your tasks. I think I was only fortunate that I write error-free sentences on first draft, but maybe if I had edited, I would have scored higher (maybe, or maybe I scored lower but God touched the examiner's heart). Editing helps and might improve your score by .5 which might make a big difference. Most importantly, avoid over-confidence. This exam is about technique and strategy, not English knowledge. I am at the level of a native speaker and very advanced user in my profession but I practiced like it was German or Chinese I was preparing for. And after writing the exams, pray, pray, pray to any God you believe in. Apologies for the long post but I just wanted to help like previous posters in part 6 have helped me too. ECA is in the final evaluation stage with Wes. Once it comes, I will dive into the pool. I am currently gathering post-ITA docs because my CRS score is really high (thanks to IELTS scores) as our seniors here have advised potential CRS high scorers. Fingers crossed for us all in every stage of our journeys. May our dreams come true. It will end in praise. 130 Likes 36 Shares |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Nobody: 12:34pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
jjohndoe83:You must visit their websites and read to understand if you need PNPs. |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by synteeyahani: 12:43pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
LADIES AND GENTS!!!!!!!! IT IS PPRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! (Semi-Long Post Alert from a silent reader ![]() ![]() DECISION TO MIGRATE: April 2018. Got a call from a friend studying in Canada who encouraged me to apply for express entry. This was after Multiple attempts for PhD and second MSc Admissions in Canada failed. Second MSc, Yasss ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ECA: May/June 2018 Process for credential evaluation was pretty straightforward. My original certificate was faxed to WES, and having a foreign masters degree made the whole process seamless. My school sent my transcript over the next day, and whole process took about a month. IELTS: June 30, 2018 One Attempt: LRSW (8.5/9/7.5/7) Overall band score 8. Entered Pool: July 23rd, 2018. CRS: 453. Withdrew profile the next day (Passport was to expire in January). Renewed my passport the next day, entered pool July 25th, and missed ITA by a hairs breath. Had to wait till the next ITA. ITA: August 08, 2018 MEDICALS This was quite straightforward. Had mine at The Children's Practice, Ikoyi. PROOF OF FUNDS(POF) Used 100% gift deed from my my parents (Joint Savings Account). This was transferred to my savings account and transfer document for that was secured (Transfer receipt plus Teller). Other documents submitted include: >6-month bank statement showing inflow of cash. I used a green highlighter to highlight the transaction for POF. >LOE explaining source of funds and the reason I could not obtain Bank letter in CIC format >Letter of Indebtedness >Bank Reference Letter PCC: I applied for Nigeria and UK PCC. Applied for Nigeria PCC in Enugu (paid 15k and it took about 2 weeks to process) EMPLOYMENT: Included Offer Letter, Reference letter in CIC format. NO PAYSLIPS, although I included 6 bank statements (on the day my salary was paid) (Payment from my company was highlighted again, with a highlighter). ADRs: NONE GCMS NOTES: Ordered first set of gcms notes on the 29th of November, 2018, arrived in my mailbox on the 2nd of January, 2019. I got to know that my file was in CPC OTTAWA. Not a lot of progress seen. Criminality and Medicals Passed. Eligibility and Security Not Started. Info Sharing: Started. Raised CSE twice, got generic responses. Called IRCC multiple times but was connected to an agent once in Early February, just after i crossed the 4months mark. (Agent also could not provide any info I didnt already know. Was told Eligibility and Security was in Progress. Ordered Second GCMS notes after calling CIC (February 14th) because i wasnt satisfied with the responses i had been getting. Yet to arrive TIMELINE: ITA: August 08, 2018 AOR: September 23, 2018. MED passed/ BIL: October 23, 2018. Biometrics submitted: October 25, 2018 SILENCEEEE ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() NO ADRS GHOST UPDATE: Feb 21st, 2019. I formed a habit of checking my account literally everyday after i crossed the 4 months mark. I logged in yesterday morning, and saw that my status had changed to Application/profile updated. No email, statuses remained unchanged (medicals, adr, background and the rest) and no message in my account. After I logged out and logged in again, status changed to submitted. PPR: Feb 22nd, 2019. Ready for Visa Mail from CPC Ottawa at 2:41am (Dated February 21st, 2019). No message in my account. VO- Ottawa Single Applicant. Thank you everyone for the support and useful information during the process. Congratulations for all those who got PPR. Wishing everyone the best of luck, PPR is around corner. Hang In There and Never Lose Hope! It will surely end in praise 111 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Barbiedoll1(f): 12:45pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Congratulations to you. And thanks for the tips. A hurdle crossed. ladymarshall: |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by ladymarshall: 12:49pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Hey I reside in Germany and in the centers, headphones are not used. I think you can re-mark the exam. If you decide to re-write, can you indicate in your application that you have a hearing need and would like to sit at the front seat or perhaps if an headphone can be provided. I know a candidate at my center that did this and his request was granted to sit at the front seat, closest to the speaker. Compu001: 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by akintunde63: 12:51pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Debsify: I don't think there's any status like document received, i've seen "document received, being checked by ICES", this means they av received ur educational credentials and av started the evaluation process. If u only av " received" on ur dashboard, it means they av received ur application, but not ur transcript. I also got confused along the way. cheers! 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Josefuadjr: 1:01pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
synteeyahani: Congratulations dear. Canada will surely favour you. 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by synteeyahani: 1:07pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Thank you so much dear. God bless you. Josefuadjr: |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Debsify: 1:11pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
reavealhidden:Ok e better be o |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Palominopeaches(f): 1:14pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Tojued: 70k for just me and my hubby. It's 35k each 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Palominopeaches(f): 1:15pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Debsify: No, it's 35k each person but we were two, so 70k. Qlife family clinic |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by EyimofeFA: 1:19pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Its in Abuja, his year of birth is wrong so we are working on correcting that kriyobt: |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Debsify: 1:19pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
synteeyahani:Congrats to you 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by DexterousOne(m): 1:19pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Pegzzyg(f): 1:22pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
I'll suggest you re-mark both Writing and Speaking, so you can get your money back in the long run.... Just in case. Best of Luck TheRayem: 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Debsify: 1:22pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
akintunde63:If you read my initial post well, I said the status update on her dashboard is "Document Received. being checked by ICES" |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Debsify: 1:26pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Palominopeaches:Ok thanks for the info |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Nobody: 1:35pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
DexterousOne:Go and read up on it nao.. abi u wan rep? |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Nuges11(m): 1:45pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
ladymarshall: This is beautiful. May all your wishes come true. I also wrote IELTS on Feb 09, first attempt. LRWS: 8.5, 7, 7, 7.5. Overall band 7.5. Really not sure what to do next because this leaves my CRS score at 435 but I really don't feel like taking the test a second time. I'm quite disappointed anyway because the test seemed easy enough, in fact I wasn't expecting anything less than a 9 in both reading and listening. I also followed Jay's methods for the writing but obviously I must have done something wrong. I'm still sulking sha, I'll decide what the next step will be later. Again, I wish you all the very best 2 Likes |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by captainhoo: 1:52pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
IkalaiyeLOTO: He may be able to immigrate via the PNP route. I don't know much about that route, the link to PNP thread is on page 1. 2 Likes |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by raphrulz: 1:57pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Congratulations to you. Thank God for this blessing. ..and thank you for sharing this with us. I wish you success ahead in all your endeavours. I rate you 8/10 for being detailed in each of the sections of you application. God bless! synteeyahani: 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by kelchy: 2:12pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
kelchy: Can someone please advise me on what to do? |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by ladymarshall: 2:13pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Queencyco: 2:14pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Please house, do I need the services of a consultant or immigration lawyer to enter the pool and assist with the application for ppr? Just asking because someone suggested I hire one to avoid mistakes. Is the process not straightforward? 1 Like |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by ladymarshall: 2:19pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Thank you. Your scores are good. Maybe you should remark writing? If it is upgraded to 7.5, then you get max points for the writing section (7.5-9). Or if your ECA is ready, dive into the pool and while you wait, take a Masters degree or another professional certification so you increase your points in the certificate section. Please don't give up. You are very close. It will end in praise for all of us. Nuges11: 5 Likes |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Topsmamen: 2:20pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
No, you don't need an agent or lawyer. The process is straightforward. Everything you need to know about the process is found here on Page 1. Queencyco: 6 Likes |
Re: Canadian Express Entry/federal Skilled Workers Program - Connect Here Part 7 by Topsmamen: 2:22pm On Feb 22, 2019 |
Congrats. synteeyahani: 1 Like |
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