damkollins:
Whao !
You really took a risk of sending your application without understanding some basic facts!......Didn't you know about this forum then?These mistakes seems like 10 applicants mistakes conbined together!........Lolz
I hope none of these were repeated in your application with CIC now?
I really wish you the best.....and for the love of what you have been through,i pray this will be favourable application tl you.
Cheers.

technolee: Very good. I wish you and your wife all the best.

technolee: Very good. I wish you and yourwife all the best.

scrollmeout: @Meritl, @damkollins, @zeelo2014, thanks for the compliment s

I have spent too much, studied too hard, and put too much effort to give up. My success is not limited by others, so why should I withhold info that could help others.

@Anbako and others yet to submit, all d best with your application. Pls remember to make copies of everything u send. I was encouraged by two of my managers two years ago, guess what? They're presently with their families in Canada at the moment.

scrollmeout: @Meritl, @damkollins, @zeelo2014, thanks for the compliment s

I have spent too much, studied too hard, and put too much effort to give up. My success is not limited by others, so why should I withhold info that could help others.

@Anbako and others yet to submit, all d best with your application. Pls remember to make copies of everything u send. I was encouraged by two of my managers two years ago, guess what? They're presently with their families in Canada at the moment.

johnsontade: Hello house, Been following this thread for a very long time but wasn't really into Canada because I was initially keen on Australia. I calculated my points and would want to know ig i'm accurate or not. This is my breakdown;

Age- btw18-35 = 12 points
B.Tech (Civil Engineering) = 21 points
2 years work exp= 11 points
Ielts- Listening (7.5) = 5 points
Speaking (8.0) = 6 points
Reading (8.5) = 6 points
Writing (7.0) = 6 points
Total = 67 points.
Is my calculation accurate and am I good to go cos i'm kinda skeptical about applying with exactly 67 points. Would appreciate your inputs.

technolee: In this game, 67points and 100points carries the same weight. Don't be skeptical over what doesn't exist!. Go ahead and apply. Hope your IELTS is for general training? Have you evaluated your credential too??

johnsontade:

Ielts is General training. Just about to start my credential evaluation...plan to apply by december cos that is when my calculated work experience would clock 2yrs as I started working November 2012. Can apply for either Civil Engineer noc or Construction estimator noc cos my job description fits in for both occupations.

technolee: It is all good. I wish you all the best.

cheedyH: Thank you Solomonwise. I hv my IELTS result already. The next step is to send my transcript and certificate to my assessing body right? Then after ward what's next? And how long do all these take? Thanks.

johnsontade:

Ielts is General training. Just about to start my credential evaluation...plan to apply by december cos that is when my calculated work experience would clock 2yrs as I started working November 2012. Can apply for either Civil Engineer noc or Construction estimator noc cos my job description fits in for both occupations.

solomonwis:

In reference to the bold and at the risk of sounding pessimistic that December application date is way too far for that eligible occupation.

I see a lot of people diverting from some occupations that will quickly reach the cap limit to that eligible occupation just so they can fill up the spaces available. So I'd say whatever you have to do,please do it quickly.

This is however not to conclude that my projection/estimation is absolutely correct..The space might still be open up until the December that you wish to apply and if not,Express Entry will be starting in January 2015...

johnsontade:

The reason I was skeptical is cos someone said my ielts point will give me 20 and not 23 because my listening score is not up to 8.0 which puts me on CLB 8. I guess the person calculated it according to the CLB and not separately according to the 4 different ability.

johnsontade:

Thanks Solomonwis, I understand you fully well but I dont have a choice than to wait till then before applying in order to claim the 11 point for 2 yrs work experience else I would be short of 67 points. I'd hope the 1000 slot doesn't get filled up before then. Last yr cap was 300 and it got filled up october ending...know there are lot of people applying but i'm kinda optimistic i'd make it. From my calculation, it would take about 35 complete Civil engineering noc applications per week to fill up the 1000 slot from May 1st till November ending.

ANBAKO: House,

I am declaring total asset of 26800CAD, a liability of 4300 CAD (I owe my bank), and encumbered sum of 22500 CAD for a family of 4. But the evidence I am showing which include my pension, account statement, and shares (stocks) equals about 50000CAD even though my Account statement and stock equals 22800CAD. Is this ok?

Meritl: Hello house. In respect to the PROOF OF FUNDS, I've got about 16,000 CAD in my account. I've also got a property also. Do i need to include a valuation of property as part of PROOF OF FUNDS at this stage of my application.

I also intend getting a bank balance by the end of this week or next week but submitting my application by Ist week of September. Will the gap between getting by balance and submitting my application be too long.


In addition, I need some advice with regards to the SCHEDULE 3 : ECONOMIC CLASSES FORM.

QUESTION 10= I have my Aunt in Canada but I'm not using her for points under adaptability because she's still under some government benefits. So is there any need of mentioning her since she can't give me the required docs. I don't want a situation whereby I don't mention her now and I say otherwise in the coming years.

QUESTION 11= It. Seems I need to do an evaluation of my properties in order to fill this section. Please give me advice on this section.

Quite lengthy, but ............ .... Please.


Thanks.

teejeez:

This is the mail i got from accra yesterday

I am now completing the assessment of your application for a permanent resident visa. It appears that you may not meet the requirements for immigration to Canada in the skilled working category.



I have determined that you may be ineligible  to Canada as a foreign national by virtue of the fact that you do not meet the Financials requirements necessary for a family of three persons ($18,0979.00) as outlined in section R76(1)(b) of the  Immigration Refugee Protection Act and the Regulations:



The skilled worker must

(i) have in the form of transferable and available funds, unencumbered by debts or other obligations, an amount equal to one half of the minimum necessary income applicable in respect of the group of persons consisting of the skilled worker and their family members, or

(ii) be awarded points under paragraph 82(2)(a), (b) or (d) for arranged employment, as defined in subsection 82(1), in Canada.



Before I make a final decision, you may submit additional information relating to this issue. You must show that you have enough money to support yourself and your family after you get to Canada. You cannot borrow this money from another person. You must be able to use this money to pay the costs of living for your family (even if they are not coming with you). Valuations of current property are not acceptable as proof of available funds.



You have 14 days from the date of this letter to submit additional information to me. Please ensure that you quote the application number indicated at the top of this letter on any information you submit.



If your bank statements indicate large deposits, you must provide evidence of the provenance of these funds.



I look forward to receiving your additional information.



Regards,

Immigration Officer

Immigration Section, Accra

ANBAKO: House..... Solo, Damkollins, Scrollmeout, technolee, Ferdimako and co.

Thank you all for the good job. After my last question about common mistakes, I got answers which are so helpful because through them, I found 2 important mistakes that I made and further scrutiny shows that a document is not included because of my oversight.

Now I have to wait till Wednesday to submit because the doc in not in English Language hence I need to translate and certify it. I will also make amendment as per issues on the form. It is better to wait till Wednesday and get all the necessary doc than get the whole application returned afterwards.

Dear Forumite, It is good to ask questions. Please do not be overconfident. Ask questions. Try and be 105% sure that all is right before sending your application. At this stage, I have spent so much to stop, I am deep into this to retreat.

In short, it is good to be here and let's keep up the good work.

Good luck.

BTW, I was ban for 2 days but I don't know why.

Meritl: Hello house. In respect to the PROOF OF FUNDS, I've got about 16,000 CAD in my account. I've also got a property also. Do i need to include a valuation of property as part of PROOF OF FUNDS at this stage of my application.

I also intend getting a bank balance by the end of this week or next week but submitting my application by Ist week of September. Will the gap between getting by balance and submitting my application be too long.


In addition, I need some advice with regards to the SCHEDULE 3 : ECONOMIC CLASSES FORM.

QUESTION 10= I have my Aunt in Canada but I'm not using her for points under adaptability because she's still under some government benefits. So is there any need of mentioning her since she can't give me the required docs. I don't want a situation whereby I don't mention her now and I say otherwise in the coming years.

QUESTION 11= It. Seems I need to do an evaluation of my properties in order to fill this section. Please give me advice on this section.

Quite lengthy, but ............ .... Please.


Thanks.

seunlovesa: @ Solomonwise: below is an excerpts from your response to merylit's question:

(i) have in the form of transferable and available funds, unencumbered by debts or other obligations, an amount equal to one half of the minimum necessary income applicable in respect of the group of persons consisting of the skilled worker and their family members,........

Shed more light on the bolded part please....

seunlovesa: Regarding POF: what if a single applicant submits a bank statement showing easily transferrable unencumbered funds of $11824 right from date of submission to Nova Scotia and maintains same amount throughout AOR , medical request period etc .... Will the person sail through?

damkollins:
Permit me to ask your family size .....if the amount you have in account is equal or more than the fund you needmfor your family size,I'll advice you to do away with mentioning or evaluating your so called assets or properties.

If you are able to get your statement of account by the end of this week,you can still use it between 3 to 6 weeks.......not a law/rule,it has worked for me before so I'm sure it's safe.
As per your Aunty,including her details does not affect you since you are not claiming points under adaptability.Just make sure you are able to provide all the required evidences as requested ..........otherwise ,ignore her details completely.

Q11,it is not compulsory you evaluate your properties.....no penalties.If the cash you have in your account is enough for your family size,I'll advice you to forget your properties .
Cheers.