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Emmy2009:
Please I am still yet to write my ielts. And I'm currently on wes. Should I be worrying about proof of funds or its that something I should do later. To get the money is not the issue but locking it up in an account right now is. Please what should I do? I will hopefully be writing my ielts in like 4 to 5 weeks time

You should be more worried about IELTS now. PoF shouldn't be your worry for now.

Any asset (e.g Car) you have with receipts can be "sold" to a friend and he pays to you (if you don't want gift deed). Attach receipts and other proof of ownership and match with the inflow. Shikena! I just hope you grab.

Relax...and prepare for your exam. Best of luck.

jolak5:
This is my first time posting on this thread......

Please I need some important advice.


I did my IELTS the second time and I had L: 8.5, R: 9, W: 7.5, S: 7.5....

I've also done my WES and I'm 29 years old.


I have a master's in public health. Did my BSc in education. I've been freelancing as a writer since 2016 on Fiverr. And I currently work with a company in real estate as their social media expert (1 year). I also work with a company that specializes in data management as an HR and social media expert (in Austria (remote) and 1 year). I once taught in a school (money was paid by cash, 1 year). I started a tutoring company two years ago although sales haven't been steady over the years.

THE QUESTION

Which experience should I use and how many years can I claim?

In the simulation, 1 year of experience puts me at 456, while 3 years of experience put me at 486.

Get reference letters from all companies mentioned using template in page 1. That will guide number of years you can claim.

Bank statements (showing salary receipts) can be used with LOE (reason for not getting reference letters).

On your freelance work, I guess it can only be claimed as self-employment and these are the requirements:

"if the applicant is self-employed, articles of incorporation or other evidence of business ownership, evidence of self-employment income and documentation from third-party individuals indicating the service provided along with payment details (self-declared main duties or affidavits are not acceptable proof of self-employed work experience)."

Just read page 1 very well.

truthsayer009:
Agreed, It's part of the reason.

On first note, i know this happens a lot.

Second note, i am guessing their language test were all arranged. Just a speculation though.

Personally, I also noticed that a lot of foreign tech companies who have Indians recruit themselves and share interview questions prior to the day. Nigerians will even fail you once they see a fellow Nigerian in the same interview to feel or claim superiority. I have gotten the experience first hand.

On language test, I doubt they were arranged. They seem more liberal when grading themselves. They tend to keep to marking standard and not bring in sentiments.

We Nigerians are just too wicked (job retention maybe). A Nigerian will grade your writing as 6.5, when you remark, it will go to 7.5. Just imagine!

Just try to write your IELTS in another country, and see the margin in performance without much practise (Speaking & Writing Components)

Telegram is another pointer to this. Check the Asians writeups...mehn.

Now that candidates remark often, IDP & BC now return most results without any changes (perhaps to keep integrity intact)

God pass them.

ednut1:
na you sabi. Scores have nothing to do with quality of the immigrant or life in Canada in the first place. Ircc does not determine number of people entering the pool shikena. Like i said leave all these permutations for indians. Na their hobby

Lol. You're not seeing the bigger picture.

Why do they give guys 600 points after nomination and not 10 points? Since scores doesn't matter.

Or why are they doing PNP draws but not doing FSW draws? No be same guys like us (FSW) dey get PNP?

Or why do they give more scores to Masters holder and not same as BSc holders?

Or why do they not lower IELTS result to band 6 only irrespective of your score in each component?

IRCC determines people who enter pool by using measures you and I can't challenge.

ednut1:
ircc is not interested in scores. The number of people in the pool and policy determines scores. Did cec guys wirh 75 crs not get ita of recent ni

Yes, the number of people and policy are determining factors, but IRCC is well interested in scores. Why dint they "mop-up" those above 420 in 2019 for FSW? Because they want it to seem competitive and earn through PNP.

So let's not expect them to pull CEC 75 score for FSW.

phabulous88:
Interesting. So the next general draw will be around 481?

Yes, going by today's statistics and if 5,000 ITAs are issued.

They are meant to issue more than that, say 30k+ at a go, but seems they want to keep the score above 460. Hence, their deliberate act of issuing ITA in tranches.

Well our prayers (typical Naija way) can make them change their mind

Lotusgoddess:
My EOR came out unchanged, this keeps me at 470 instead of 476 at this point I’m done, God just has to help me out from here. The most annoying part is my 27k just wasted.

Sorry about this. You will be fine.

I have helped simulate the FSW draws using current statistics. I assumed 5,000 ITAs will be issued per each draw, and there will be 10% of each "score range" entering the pool after each draw. I also adjusted for new Nominations of 200-250 (leftovers of PNP draws), since there will be PNP draws alongside FSW.

The outcome will be as shown in below table....your band (461-470) will be fully issued ITA after 7th draw. However, you are likely to get yours after 4th/5th draw

So, keep praying FSW draws start soon and they increase the ITAs to 5,000+ consistently.

Ceteris Paribus.

NB: The figure used is as of 12/04/21. Figures will change weekly as candidates update their profiles.

Banjip:
Hello House. Please I need guidance. I got invitation to apply for Manitoba PNP yesterday. The issue I am having is that my EE Profile expired last week and I just submitted a new EE profile again today, after I got the LAA from Manitoba.
My question is, can I go ahead and apply after updatingmy new EE number and job seeker code? Or should I decline. Pls bear in mind that I can be penalised/my application invalidated because of the changes and I will also forfiet the 500CAD application fee.
Thanks

Congratulations. This shouldn't be a problem, as they are aware EE profile expires.

Since your application details are still the same, just the EE number and Job Seeker code that will differ, then you should be fine.

Please what was your score when you submitted Manitoba EOI?

ednut1:
this is Nigeria things rarely improve. Store your funds in usd. Safest thing to do. Cbn wey dey print money will defend naira. Wild dreams

Lol. Let's let it slide....time will tell as usual.

nymphomaniac:
I quite agree with this. Also, liquidity from CBN is really low. They have defended the naira with our foreign reserves for too long and it’s a losing battle. I fully expect that the next big move by the CBN will be to float the currency and allow the forces of demand and supply affect it. This may see the dollar rise to about 650/700 before it finally finds its level. May be in the coming months, may be in years to come but it is inevitable.

The economic outlook for the coming years is bleak. I don’t see any magic one minister of finance or CBN Governor will perform overnight. Over reliance on crude oil as our major source of forex and our hunger for imported goods has affected our naira too much. The activities of Bureau D Change houses too and their parallel rates is another issue.


In summary, our naira is on life support and has been for far too long

Lol. CBN will not float Naira amidst the current level of inflation in Nigeria. Please read up on Egypt's "regrets" on floating their currency.

This is not the best time, and we can't float it in the next 5 years except we are ready for full currency crisis. CBN will continue to defend Naira till it stabilizes.

ednut1:
wrong advise, CBN or Nigeria has no money to defend the naira for now.

I talk based on facts and figures. Just see the 30 day movement in FX reserves, despite capital outflows. You can compare this with last time intervention was done.

The earnings has improved, so will the reserves. It's now left for CBN to intervene or not.

So, be strategic.

Holufunmee:
Hello Seniors, please is it advisable to convert POF from Naira to dollars or just leave it in naira. I'm yet to get ITA

This is not the best time to change POF to $. The black market has stabilized, it now hovers around 475-485. So, what will be your gain if you buy now?

In coming weeks, CBN might intervene (sure to intervene before end of Q2) in the FX market and dollar might start coming down due to more FX being earned from oil price. The CBN is attributing current inflation to FX black market issues, so wait and buy $ when they start intervening. Perhaps, you get at 420 or 430.

Remember, FSW is not in sight now, so be calculative with your financial risks.

Just an advice.

RetiredAdult:
Yes, NYSC is inclusive. To answer your question, I don’t know how to convince them. It’s why I’m asking for suggestions on anyway that anyone might have tried which has worked in the past.

There's no way around it. You can't be in full-time program and still be working full-time.

Advice: Write IELTS and stay in the pool while you garner more experiences to have 3 or more years.

FSW score might drop when it returns. So don't wait to have 3 years experience before creating EE profile.

Allegory:
Where does one submit, I can't find a submit button

You should see a "transmit" option.

Check again.

RetiredAdult:
Hi everyone, further to this question I asked a couple of days ago, my reason for asking is that, my LLB is currently being evaluated by IQAS, I’m preparing for IELTS. Say I max out IELTS, my CRS score is still about 456 because I only have 2years working experience. I’ll need to have had 3years working experience before my CRS score can be about 481. Before I get to that bridge, I’m just wondering if there’s anything that can be done about it. Any idea/help would be greatly appreciated.

Law school is full-time study, how do you plan to convince them you worked during this period?

You said you have 2 years working experience, is NYSC experience inclusive?

Scholarpoh:
I will be 28years in few days, I have a MSc degree and 4-6years experience outside Canada and I want to apply as married. That's why I am contemplating on the possibility of my wife writing IELTS or not. My CRS score without my wife writing is 453

Your wife needs to write.

With 6666 your total score will be 465.
With 7777 your total score will be 471
With 8777 your total score will be 473

Simulate her IELTS results using the CRS score with her, and let her see that she needs little push to get you your desired score. Just put her through basics of IELTS and she should be fine. No pressure at all.

For now, you can create EE profile stating she won't be following you...that's 469 points. If ITA comes show her and let her see she's delaying your dreams, but don't accept while you use it to 'threaten' her to write within the validity period (60 days). Perhaps, a 'friendly threat' will do the trick

On a lighter note, FSW is not something one needs to miss when the draw begins. So, make hay while the sun shines.

2funkyy:
Please how do you sponsor a sibling to Canada and get 15 points

By making him/her go through any available immigration options- Express Entry or PNP.

When they arrive, you can claim the 15points. Lack of draws for now will make this take more time than usual.

This is advisable for those that might loss points soon or those that have done all possible but short of 5-10 points to cutoff points. Remember your age affects CRS score once above 30.

Ruthiegal:
If I write 2 ielts exams on separate dates and I prefer the score of the previous one to the latter one, Can I use that or I can only use the most recent exam/result?

You can use any. Current result doesn't invalidate previous ones.

forgiven505:
Hello all,


I just started my Canadian journey and my CRS is only 442 . My profile:
35 years single female (soon to be 36 in a few months), no child.
Masters degree
6 plus years working experience
IELTS- R7 L8.5 W7 S8

Many thanks

1. TEF- prepare and write the exam. Additional point is 45.

2. Marriage: younger guy (below 30), who can ace IELTS and currently have Masters/2 degrees + 3 years experience. He will be the primary applicant. Additional points unknown, but can't be less than 30.

3. Sponsor a sibling to Canada. 15 additional points. This will cover the waiting period.

4. Go for MBA or a 1 or 2 year Diploma program in Canada. Additional point will be 15.

5. Rewrite IELTS as you are about achieving any/2 of the option(s) above. You need to get L- 8.5, R- 8, W- 7.5 S- 7.5. Remember IELTS result expires after 2 years, so rewrite when things are almost set. Additional point is 6.


Now, choose your struggles

olaintel:
Thank you, but can I create a new profile with the same account?

Yes. You can.

The old profile won't affect.

joselekas:
I did for my OINP (Ontario PNP) application and it came out positive. I am also using it for my electronic Application for Permanent Residence. I will be submitting my ITA application next week.

Many people have used it and they got their PR. So, not cause for alarm

Sorry, I need to re-emphasize my question please.

If my wife is primary applicant, can we use MY (Husband) 25% RSA as PoF?

Apart from letter from PFA, did you do LOE or Deed Gift for it?

Thank you.

olaintel:
Hello house, pls I need an urgent assistant, I updated my job history in my portal and I got a message saying I'm not qualified to apply, and also all my scores disappeared. what can I do please?

You must have made mistake in selecting NOC code not Skill Type/Level 0, A or B or your primary code duration was adjusted below 1 year.

You will have to create another profile and put the above in mind.

joselekas:
You can use 25% of your spouse's PFA as PoF. Your spouse needs to do an affidavit that you have access to the fund.

Please have you done or hear from someone that did this successfully?

phabulous88:
2. Honestly I don't know if the husband should submit a bank statement. A letter stating that the wife has full access to the account should suffice. But then VOs are unpredictable.

3. If you want to use your gratuity as POF, then you have to resign now and your company pays you your gratuity. And in your application, you do a LOE, attaching the EOS letter from your former company, clearly stating your gratuity.

Make sure you get another job/start a business before you resign o. Lol

Wahala everywhere

Resign inside this Naija? That's too risky

I wish someone can be bold to push for the use of EOS/Gratuity as evidence of PoF. I am certain, someone pushed the 25% RSA and it started working for some applicants.

phabulous88:
1. Depends on the VO handling your application. Some people have been successful using 25% of their pension fund while others have not. Some VO argue that since the 25% can only be accessed 4 months after the RSA holder is out of employment, then technically you don't have access to the funds now. Your POF should be readily available to you when you apply.

2. Okay. What some spouse do is to write a letter (some notorise it) stating that the other spouse has unrestricted and full access to the funds in their account. No need for Gift deed

3. I guess so. Some companies pay massive end of service to employees who resign.

Thank you.

2. The husband will need to submit his bank statement of account if writing a letter right?

3. Yeah. That's the concern here. Some people's payoff is far more than PoF needed, but still curious on why IRCC might not accept such as PoF.

MissMa01:
Some have used RSA and it worked , others not so much. I don’t know about EOS but IRCC is particular about the funds being available to you whenever. Pension takes 4months there’s already that, you might what you rethink the EOS part

Thank you.

EOS is paid upon resigning/termination of employment contract. Likewise RSA is only available if you're out of job for more than four months.

So, I'm concerned if any one had tried using EOS and what the feedback was since they sometimes accept funds that will be available after four months as PoF.

Questions I find hard to answer.

If your wife is the primary applicant, can the husband's 25% Pension fund balance be used as PoF?

They will be going together, and husband will also be providing remaining PoF as deed gifts.

Also, since they accept 25% Pension fund balance as PoF, can you use your End of Service (EOS/Gratuity) as PoF if you can get your employer to write a letter to this effect?

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