Virt:
Thanks for all the encouragements from this thread.

I just got my IELTS results - LSRW- 8,8,7.5,7 with CRS score now at 409. What are my chances of getting NOI from Ontario for NOC 1111 - Accountants and Auditors, since it was mostly IT Nocs that received NOI in June.

Also, how do I search this thread for specific information without reading through each page, this is because I need info about WES evaluation of Madonna University Certificates. In 2014, WES said that they do not evaluate academic records from Madonna universities, and so declined evaluating mine, but I heard recently that they do now. I don't know how true this is. Please can anyone confirm this? or show me how to search this thread fo such info.

Thanks very much in advance.

taiwofola:


I recommend WES. After my university in Nigeria responded to the WES verification request, my WES report came out in less than 2 weeks.

britiko:


Yes. Ontario need ICT professionals and their applications are prioritized.
Stop doubting and get into the pool if u are in the same category. Scores as low as 308,309,311.
Mind u some pple have over 400 and are still waiting for our application to be processed by oinp.

It's their time ....

Bimpsy99:
Not sure there is a need for a debate cos it's been discussed severally on this thread. Even if one goggles WES or IQAS on Nairaland. You would see what is being said. What I see is that people want ready made answer and don't even want to research.

The summary of the matter is that WES does verification of transcript for nigerian certificates. This can cause delay depending on how fast your school responds. IQAS currently has a processing time of 30 days but do not do verification thus making it faster in the long run.

That being said. WES is recommended for HND, ND, ACCA and foreign certificates. I would suggest that anyone evaluating a Nigerian degree try IQAS and exercise patience due to the volume of transactions. At least you know u have done ur part once and for all.

Hope this clarifies

elfmann:

Yea..my pal is at 390! Nothing yet. Any lull in their invitation?

Emmasonic4me:
July 8th IELTS result L6.5,R7,W7,S7.5. With this my CRS is 381 but if listening becomes 8, it will shoot to 432. This is the second attempt and am pretty sure I did well in that listening. My fear was even the speaking section as the examiner seemed exhausted and was yawning frequently.

I intend to request for a remark in LRW but am wondering if I must wait to receive the original test form before raising a bank draft of 15,000 (why only this option?). The time frame to apply is within 6 weeks of the test date and waiting for this original test form will extend the waiting time for a feedback.

Bimpsy99:
What's the name of your university and how long did it take them to verify. Private institutions are seamless even some schools that are computerised verify fast enough without your influence

My advice that applicants should consider the peculiarity of their case and go with the faster option. Either way both WES and IQAS are acceptable.

bbaby84:



My darling sis.. it's just FBI PCC left which I should be getting in 2 weeks since they are now on 30th of April applications.
I've gotten bank letters and statements ready.
Work ref letters.
God will perfect what he has begun IJN.

If I'm so happy because I received ITA I wonder what I'll do when I receive COPR? Na wa for me.

britiko:


Their first round of invite was the week of June 28th. Some have received nominations already.

britiko:


Yes. Ontario need ICT professionals and their applications are prioritized.
Stop doubting and get into the pool if u are in the same category. Scores as low as 308,309,311.
Mind u some pple have over 400 and are still waiting for our application to be processed by oinp.

It's their time ....

Kontagious:


bigbrodas don't quit in the face of challenge!... I'm sure most people here can relate with having to write the exam for three times and perhaps for the fourth time. To say the least, there's the financial implication and there's the physiological effect. Three times is daunting talk little of four times. I only have one word to say - Persevere.

I'm yet to take mine but let me share one tip I noticed to have improved my practice score in listening. When you mark yourself after the test, please do not write the right answers where you got it wrong, just mark the whole test without noting the particular questions you got wrong nor their correct answers. If you write the answers and probably check through the test afterwards, your brain will most likely remember the answers the next time you take that particular test, so in effect, you've not trained yourself to listen for the answers but rather trained yourself to pick the answers.

Another less difficult way is to note the questions you got wrong but not their answers (for same reason above), here, when you get to the part of the question, you listen more attentively for the answer as you already know which part of the audio to watch out for. I hope this help you, me and others to take the test.

cc: demilola1978

tpain22:


Do i have to pay the application fee for Ontario nomination before they process the application?

britiko:


I will need to do a search for you. But the point is that you might have a Crs score of above 400 and still be ineligible for express entry if u do not met the min req of 67/100.

Modified:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp

Point grids for each factor:

Language skills
Education
Experience
Age
Arranged employment in Canada
Adaptability

Each factor has a max score.

Use it to calculate ur points.

Bimpsy99:
Sorry about the result.. Please apply for a remark of yrs. Is anyone of you in the occupation currently being nominated by Ontario?

Joanna25:

Unfortunately none of us are in the IT world needed for Ontario. Thanks a lot. I will ask for a remark. Fingers crissed

elfmann:

Speaking examiners are different from the raters. So it is what's recorded the two raters will average for u. Just raise the draft and go Ur wait for the trf.

I believe they take more time to recheck as 13day frame they have with fewer manpower get us some slapdash results.

Emmasonic4me:


Thanks my Chairman.

Just that this will add to the delay already being experienced from IQAS. I've been expecting acknowledment of receipt of faxed documents from IQAS to no avail and considering sending it again.

I really want to dive into this Pool abi na Ocean.

Joanna25:

Unfortunately none of us are in the IT world. That is a lot. I will ask for a remark. Fingers crissed

taiwofola:


My NOC is 1121 - HR professional. My score is 424. Ontario sent me an NOI last week.

I believe you stand a chance.

Virt:
Thanks Taiwofola. I am now hopeful, though evaluating my second degree will give me a total crs of 441. I don't know if I can submit 2 different ECAS - WES and IQAS for different degrees or try my luck again with WES and hope they evaluate the Madonna University degree.

Hoping for your valuable inputs dear seniors.

Ambidextrause:
You can meet this officer. Did it for N3500 last week under 30 mins.

Joanna25:
Hey guys. I just got my ielts score. L : 8 R: 8.5 S : 7.5 but writing : 6.5. My husband's score was L:8.S:8.5 R: 6.5 W: 6. I have my masters from the UK but I still got 387 overall. What do you guys advise

elfmann:

What's ur highest qualification?

fidelism:


My EE scores is currently 388, but my submitted profile reads 'Not eligible'.

Virt:
I have 2 different BSc degrees from 2 different universities. My Msc degree will be ready in November, but that is a long time to wait, if I can still get 441 evaluating 2 Bsc degrees.

Algbenguze:
Guys, I have been trying to check my IELTS 8th July result but it's been showing me "Results Not Found". Please is this normal? I can't afford another sleepless night abeg as this was my 2nd attempt. Thanks

taiwofola:


My NOC is 1121 - HR professional. My score is 424. Ontario sent me an NOI last week.

I believe you stand a chance.

gogedda:
Good afternoon house ielts result came in today. I initially did in May 25th and got 6.5,6,7,7.5 in LRSW.. July 8th result is 8,7,7.5,7 in LRSW....CRS score is now 461.

Age: 31
Education: Msc
Marital status: Single
Experience: 3yrs

My questions:
1) How can I contact IQAS, they are yet to send me the 2 acknowledgement emails since my school sent my transcript on June 20th and since I sent my other documents on June 30th.

2) My work experience started in 2011 till 2014, Msc was from 2013 to 2015 because I had to leave the job to focus on my Msc. How can I maintain the 3 years work experience, though I already qualified for the job since 2010 when I graduated.

2) Salary for my NOC was paid by hand since the company is more or less owned by an individual (one man business) and the company doesn't have a website, though when you google it, you will see some details about them on Vconnect and the likes. How can I proof this to CIC. Hope this won't be problem.

3) POF will be from my current job, Infact it is already in Tbills already...hope this won't be problem too.

All suggestions are needed. Thanks

britiko:


Please, did you use your nigerian or usa address under the applicant home address section on the FBI pcc form?