oyewunmi090:
Hello House, i started my journey with the motivation of this thread:

I took IELTS in February 2024 and i have 8.5 band score.

I will be 30 years old by October.

I have a BSc from University of Lagos (I already paid WES for evaluation and I'm waiting on Unilag to send my transcript).
Post graduate diploma course in Lasu (Currently in the final semester - transcript should be ready by December).
I also concluded the ICSAN program since December and graduation will be by June (Transcript is available).

I have 2 small registered Limited companies i run; I'm also a manager at a firm where i work.

I need help with the following:
1. Should i send my ICSAN transcript to WES in addition to the Bsc since it's a postgraduate program or i should just continue with the Bsc, or just wait for LASU's postgraduate diploma certificate.

2. In the work experience field, do i need to include the companies i founded myself? Also do i need to include companies i interned in the past or i should just limit to my current place of work and maybe one earlier.

3. The provincial jobs, how best do i get one? It's confusing.

I'm single, no relative in canada. CRS score is 473. what are my chances?

Please assist, i don't want to waste my IELTS score. I wish to secure this!

sonofthunder:


Thank you very much sir, I really appreciate your responses.

Is there a link to the STEM draws I can check to see the history and NOCs invited. I've tried to check but couldn't find it.

Summerbutterfly:
I’m posting on behalf of my brother please anyone that has a similar experience or knows how to go about it should help us out

“I want to apply for the Transport Based Occupations Category specifically code 277, Flying Instructor. I’m a flight instructor with 1 year 1 month of experience. I have a degree and master’s in Mechanical Engineering. I’ve read up on the immigration website and it seems I’m eligible but I’m being told otherwise by someone that is a citizen of Canada. I would like to get an idea on how to go about this application.”

Thank you

ACSgrains1:
Hi guys, Pls I need an urgent help.🙏🏾.
I started working in my uncle’s company in early 2020, however I graduated in mid 2021.
Will this affect my application Based on date one is qualified to practice?

The NOC requirements is stated as below.
“Occupations usually require a college diploma or apprenticeship training of two or more years; or supervisory occupationn”

sonofthunder:
Good day house, I recently joined the Express Entry pool and will like some advice/guidance to avoid errors and possibly increase my scores.

My scores currently stand at 464points and I shouldn't be losing points via age for another 9/10 months.

1.) My appointment letter doesn't include job roles, just indicating that I have been appointed to a certain role. Should this be a concern? Big concern, read post 3, post 5 and FAQ 48. The ref letter that IRCC expects to see should have your job duties or description in addtion other things listed on post 5

2.) I currently entered the pool as sales Engineer for NOC 62100 – Technical sales specialists - wholesale trade. Does it qualify as a stem related NOC. I'm asking against stem draws. I believe I can also switch to 21301 – Mechanical engineers. Please advice. See page 1 post 4 for CBD NOC list

3.) If I receive an invitation to apply, would I need to submit Job reference for all my listed employments/NOCs or just my primary NOC? I would like to know so I do not give myself unnecessary stress with documentation. Page 1, post 3 and post 5. You need max 3 years work experience, which ones you choose is up to you. You must provide refs for the jobs covering these 3 years.

4.) Can POF funds be provided in multiple accounts? E.g naira and dollar or savings and mutual funds. Yes. Page 1 FAQ 21, 22 and post 3 section on POF

5.) Is there a link that indicates the NOCs considered for Stem draws? Kindly share please. Page 1 post 4 for CBD NOC list

6.) I added 16months work experience from my father's company where I'm also listed as a shareholder 15% of total shares. Hope this isn't an issue. No issue, declare both, see FAQ 13 second part and FAQ 41. On your profile now, update the 16 months WE. After you get ITA include the 15% shareholding in Personal History e.g. Director in XYZ

7.) Kindly advise how I can improve my scores or be better qualified for PNPs. I have a sibling in Alberta but they've put their draws on hold and I'm yet to get good evidence that they previously selected Sales Engineer/Mechanical Engineers or any other NOCs I may qualify for in their provincial draws. Page 1 FAQ 8. To improve scores see post 2 of page 1. One option is to learn French.


I really anticipate your guidance guys.

askarachi:
Hi please I’ll like to get it from Ottawa. How do I go about it?

LadyIE:
Good day all, I did receive an email from IRCC and they have requested I furnish additional supporting documents as proof of meeting employment requirements for the position I stated. I did submit my offer letter, bank statement, a letter from HR during the initial application.

Can anyone advise me on how to go about this, or what documents do should I provide again.

Thank you

aurorae1:


You didn't submit a reference letter? You can also provide payslips.

LadyIE:
I submitted a reference letter and provided payslips. I do have a BSc in Geology and work in the bank. I do not know if the VO officer is wondering what I may be doing at the bank. I do not have any financial certifications. I only learned on the job

Can my reference letter indicate how I grew to my current position by participating in in-house trainings?

aurorae1:


Hmmm, and you said bank statements highlighting salary paid?. You can do that in addition to all IRCC requirements. Add photos of you at work if need be, promotion letters if any. Anything to convince the VO.
Our elders in the house will weigh in...

LadyIE:
I submitted a reference letter and provided payslips. I do have a BSc in Geology and work in the bank. I do not know if the VO officer is wondering what I may be doing at the bank. I do not have any financial certifications. I only learned on the job

Can my reference letter indicate how I grew to my current position by participating in in-house trainings?

Hashtagss:
Hello everyone,

Please for those that added their spouses after AOR, what documents were requested?
Thank you

GraciousWords:


Last link on page 1 FAQ 34....e fit don change sha

GraciousWords:


*What exactly did they ask for in your ADR?

GraciousWords:


*What exactly did they ask for in your ADR? Maybe share a screenshot with your personal info removed.

*Does your ref letter contain all that IRCC requests?

*Does your Job description in your ref letter match your NOC? Is it an NOC starting with 0 meaning oga oga or C-suite executive?

*Does your company have online presence? Are you listed at all on the web pages or social media handles?

*In addition to pay slips and banks statements with monthly salary highlighted, maybe also include promotion/commendation letters, linkedin details, annual goals, annual manager evaluations and appraisals, call card, employment ID, vacation requests and approvals, evidence of tax payment, emails showing an aspect of your function being performed or other examples showing the completion of 2 or 3 tasks on your JD. Maybe add evidence of trainings you attended. Tie everything together in a carefully worded LOE emphasize all the aspects of the IRCC ref letter that are already present in your initial ref letter. Pls refer to the IRCC webpage indicating that we do not need to have the educational requirements for our NOC, if you believe that this is a concern (geology to banking) when you draft the LOE as you resubmit.

All the best!

79733139:
Hello GraciousWords, how's it going? I have been working for the same company for over 8 years, is a recent 6 months bank statement showing my salary payments enough as proof of paid employment?

LadyIE:
Please find attached a screenshot of the request

Also, can you explain what you mean by ref letter containing all IRCC requests? My ref letter was tailored to the NOC. I don’t know if that was enough.

Thanks for your input

btsnm:
Please which site can I use for exchange conversion to show proof of funds

Ibironnie:
Hi guys, wrote my celpip on Saturday at Dragnet vi results came out yesterday lsrw 11,11,12,9. A nice alternative to the almighty ielts. You can buzz me for materials or tips.

Harmony63:
Hello everyone pls I need your input on these my questions to avoid mistake

So I have only Bsc and I'm also applying for a 2 year course in Canada which if all things work out well, I will start my studies by next year.

So now I want to enter the pool as soon as possible cos no time due to age factor

I want to apply for advance diploma in business administration in HRDC, unilag so I can have 2 certificate

1. Can I evaluate the certificate Abi I should not waste my money and time?

2. Is it possible to finish the course by December? So I will get into the pool by next year after evaluation

3. Has anyone gotten PR using the certificate as a second degree?

I'm about to register for it so I want to be sure before going ahead

Thank you all for your input.

DerFuhrer:


Hello,

My question is unrelated to your post but the ‘age factor’ bit caught my attention and I’ve seen it multiple times. At what age do your chances become slimmer? Or if you could just shed more light on age as a criteria to success in pursuing Canada PR.

Thank you.

Harmony63:


Yes from 30 upward you lose points

zeb04:

SENIORS in the house..........

Guys please want to switch to the NOC code 31101 medical laboratory assistant.

My NOC code is biologist and related scientist(21110). I worked my first year in the lab as a medical laboratory scientist and the next 4 years as a biologist in the same organization. My employment letter carries the name biologist and my masters program is in biotechnology( NOT MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE) my supervisor is willing to give me a reference letter for the time period i worked as a medical lab scientist , but my employment letter still says biologist.

My Questions are?

(1) submitting a reference and employment letter with different job description, is it not a red flag?

(2) Must my masters program be in the NOC code ( medical laboratory science)?



Please help me, i do not know what to do.

MayorOfEdmonton:
I think a good question will be how did they send for other students in the past? Most schools already have a working system.

To send official electronic transcript(not student copy) to WES, I think the school needs to create an account with WES and the email has to originate from registrar’s/Exams&records dept(e.g registrar@unilag.com NOT xyz@yahoo.com)

You can reach out to WES to be really sure.