Kontagious:
As little as 0.5 less in any of 8777 takes about 55-60 points off your score. A minimum of 8777 will give him the needed boost to surpass draws of that period. I believe retaking the IELTS was all he did.

Lol. Crazy IELTS-CRS relationship.
I had and 8.0 average (included a 6.5 in Reading) and CRS was 359.
Then I had a 7.5 average (nothing less than a 7) and CRS jumped to 410.
Just imagine a whopping 51 points difference with a seemingly 'worse' result. That Skills Transferability nonsense sha, it's just crazy.

EngrKen8:
So I’m still dancing but let me drop my timeline.
ECA - June 2016
IELTS- July 2016 8,8,7.5, 6
Crs score of 396 so I gave up on the whole thing. Then I found you guys, started reading and started believing again �
2nd IELTS - 29th July 2017
New express entry profile - 2nd August
ITA - 17th August
AOR - 13th November
Med passed - 24th November
PPR - 12th December

Guys it’s been God all the way because my application wasn’t perfect in any way. I had to wait almost 3 months for POF after ITA. Ended up using a gift deed (100% of the funds).
Let me stop here for now and go and submit passport. �

Congrats.

Fanyeofori:
Good pm 1daful pple. Plz am still expecting d response to my question. I ve two certs B.SC and PGDE from two different universities. will WES charge me 68k only to verify both certs?

WES charges a flat rate whether 1 or 2 credentials.

gracelevel:
Good people
please been meaning to ask.. is it settled that there is absolutely no advantage for any particular NOC category? O A or B?

No advantage.

Bluevy:
Good morning everyone, I have com again with my question ,please after entering the pool how long does it take for result or ITA to be given.Thanks

Up until the draw when your score meets or exceeds the cut off point for that draw.

bestdiddy:
Hi Threadstone . . . Good morning.

The thing is, with very high IELTS scores which I aim to get, I got a CRS of 441. When I take the test in Jan 18 in the US and get the projected score, I will dive into the pool immediately and I expect ITA should be out by Feb 18. I know all of these is not cast in stone, but when it's cast in stone this way, I want to think that I can use my work reference letter dated Dec 17, at Feb 18.

However, i buy into your views about the statement "employed till date" that will be quoted on the letter. As such, i will hold off on getting the letter now.

Abeg do you have that officer Moshood's number or do I just get to Alagbon and ask of Moshood?

I think you can go ahead and obtain the reference letter. Since every letter is dated, stating "employed till date" shouldn't be an issue because the statement will be true as at the time the letter was written. If the duration of the employment at the time it was written is sufficient to back the work experience you claimed points for, you're good.
What if a person gets sacked a week after obtaining a reference letter (which would have stated "till date", does he go back to request another one?
IMO, this is even a non-issue.

Congrats to Threadstone, Yooku and all the other PPR recipients. Congrats to the ITA recipients as well. I wish you speed from here on.

stonecoldcafe:


Thanks to every one for the response. You guys are really responsive on this thread. I'm just a baby member, still reading gradually from the 2nd thread. I hope to share and learn as well.
God bless

That's the spirit!

mcstan18:
What's up Nigeria. Even lawmakers want to escape from here. Imagine my shock seeing Desmond Elliot writing IELTS GT test. Issa serious something

Are u sure it's not his ghost you saw? If na joke, pls stop o, because I'm having a very hard time believing this. SMH. Let me first assume he's writing the Academic module for some post graduate program.

enocoded4life:
Na wa o, no draw today? Was seriously hoping ITA would fall on me today o. Hmmmm till next week then...

Good evening seniors, gurus, newbies and "guests".

The day isn't over yet, at least not in Canada. Lol

Bsbabe:


Get ITA, submit your APR (with AOR confirmation), let small breeze blow on your AOR (as advised by a good senior), marry her and then notify IRCC to add her - she will do medicals, PCC and you will update your POF. However if your PPR happens to be one of those that come out with speed of light like some people on this forum and you get PPR before the breeze has finished blowing, I can’t help you with that one

Lol @ blowing of breeze. Great advice there anyway.

In the words of a fellow Nairalander: "There's a way you can tell someone to go to hell and he'll be looking forward to the journey".

Diplomacy is a valuable skill to have; it can unlock some impossible doors. The ability to pass across a message purely without the usual accompanying "noise"(in whichever form) is very rare. Some have it, others don't. Truth is, not everyone can/should have it because God created everything in variety for a reason.
It has its pros and also its cons, maybe more of the former. Those who possess it get along with far more people (and enjoy the accompanying benefits) than others.
Wisdom is also in understanding that people are, and will be, different so we should take them for who they are, not what they "should" be.
With the passage of time, experience always reveals which side pays the higher dividend, and no other person but you will reap the benefits/consequences of your different actions or attitudes.

Untoyou:
Good morning house,

I got my IELTs yesterday, had 8.5,7.5,7.5 ,7 in LRSW. My CRS with spouse non -accompanying is 408. I am filling my express entry profile. Will I have the option to fill spouse details?
If my spouse should change his mind before provincial nomination and write IELTS , can I still edit my EE profile to read spouse accompanying?

Thank you.

Congrats.
This Nov 11 IELTS really favoured a lot of us. Let the trend continue abeg.

sleekysilk:
Congratulations @ Algbenguze, Newmum0615, Kemzyebony, Divinegift Becky, and all who aced their IELTS.

In other news, COPR and Visa on hand.
ITA Sept 20
AOR Sept 25
PPR Oct 25
Passport got to Accra Oct 30
COPR Nov 24

Thank you all... Hephgirl, 40man, Canadianfly, GlitteringStar, Cochrane, etall... I pray it all ends in praise for all of us

Congrats

[quote author=Santino1 post=62687187]Congratulations to everyone that got their desired IELTS score today. Following up on the happy mood, I received my COPR today. Below is the details of my application:

WES: 20th September. (MSc Degree)

IELTS: 23rd September (CLB 10)

EOI Submitted: 24th September (CRS 496)

ITA: 4th October

eAPR: 5th October

Medical Passed: 16th October

BG IP1: 18th October

BG NA2: 31st October

BG IP2: 7th October

PPR: 12th November

Passport sent: 14th November

Passport/COPR received: 24th November.



[/quote



Congratulations!

Kemzyebony:
#SilentReader

IELTS results out , first and final attempt.

LRSW = 9,9,7.5,7.5

I really couldn't believe my result , checked like 5 times to be sure, cause we did listening last and i had cold and a headache.
I Thank God!!!

Congratulations to all other IELTS takers. I still can't believe it mehn.

This thread helped me tremendously, thanks a lot guys, special thanks to canadianfly (your tips on using the PPF method for speaking helped me a lot , i.e. speaking with Jay on youtube).

Resources i used ; ieltsbuddy , mini-ielts, ieltsliz , youtube, cambridge ielts.

See beta result. Oya enter pool and don't be silent again.

lovetree:
Thank you so much house. IELTS finally out....LSRW...8.5,7,7.5,7.5.

This thread has been of tremendous help.

Thank you guys. Really appreciate.

Please we want to evaluate hubby's B.Sc. Please does anyone have any contact at ATBU,Bauchi. And how long does transcript request take.

What's the process like.

Thank you

You're welcome.
Congratulations.

chizilulu:
My IELTS Results
1st attempt: 14/10/2017 - LRWS: 7.5, 9, 7.5, 7.5. 2nd and final attempt: - LRWS: 8.5, 8.5, 7, 7
God looked upon me favourably! CRS score is 444!

Congrats.

beckycute1:
Yay.... Just got my result First attempt LRWS:8 9 7.5 7.5 Was super scared for listening...... Thank you Lord One step done and dusted

Congratulations!

Divinegifts:
Silent reader alert.
IELTS OUT: FIRST AND ONLY ATTEMPT
LRWS: 8.5, 8.5, 7.5, 7.5
Confession time: I have been stalking Newmum0615
Congrats dear, happy for you. Happy swimming

Nice result. Congrats!

Chynells:
Hi Everyone. I have a LSRW score of 7.5,7.5, 6.5, 7.0. 32years. Bsc, 10yrs work Experience.
Husband is uninterested and did not do well in his IELTS. We can't view his result for 11th Nov. I'm certain he did not shade well.
I've applied for WES, transcript is pending with school.
But no matter how best i do in IELTS, i can't get past 425 for CRS.
Husband doesn't have up to 3yrs experience but has an MSc.
He would have given us a 464.
What's the best option at this point?

Whatever his IELTS result is, just take it and add his MSc ECA. By God's grace, your next attempt will be ur last.

Newmum0615:
Who has loud speaker please? Can I borrow it?
My God has bulldozed BC for me. Full & Final. I cannot keep calm. I no fit concentrate again.

Results (11th November)

Mine: L8.5 R9.0 W7.5 S7.5

Hubby L8.5 R8.5 W7.5 S7.0

Can somebody epp me understand how my body is doing me right now?

All the built up tension since August after registration has finally disappeared.

Can I enter the pool with my results and ECA while awaiting hubby's ECA to be completed?

Congrats sis. You guys didn't take it easy at all o.

GlitteringStar:


Congrats!

Thanks sis.

IELTS finally out. But BC has a way of watering down someone's excitement sha. Issokay!

1st: LRSW 8.5, 6.5, 8.5, 7.5

2nd: LRSW 8, 6.5, 8, 7.5

EOR (2nd): LRSW 8, 6.5, 8.5, 8.5

3rd: LRSW 8, 7.5, 7, 7.5

CRS moved from 359 to 410 points.

Band 7.0 in Speaking? With all my grammar that day? I'll take it anyway considering the time implication of another EOR because of 3 points.
In all, I'm thankful to God that my business with BC is finally over.
Now awaiting Madame's IELTS and ECA to boost things.
This one will surely end in praise whether they like it or not.

My Nov 11 people, no single IELTS result yet? Abi BC has started withholding/seizing results? Lol.

HiredGames:


Hello threadstone.....cool name by the way

Your reply above cut my attention and I'm here, still bleeding

I have someone with a profile similar to the young lady you advised.

Profile: 27 years, Married, M.sc while husband is 33, and also with an M.sc......

How will the husband not do ECA and IELTS and still remain a secondary applicant? Please shed more light.

The purpose of an applicant's spouse doing ECA or IELTS is solely to gain more points, not for eligibility. If the principal applicant can garner enough points to meet cut off for ITA, the spouse should just save the money for his/her own.
Outside of points, spouse's IELTS, ECA or work experience is irrelevant. The only things mandatory for spouse are PCC and medical tests.
Hope there's enough light now.

Bsbabe:


A letter of authority is a letter which authorises another individual to pick the EOR/TRF on his behalf. It could be something like -

Dear Sir,

Letter of Authority to Pick up Test Report Form

Further to your email/letter/text dated Bleep, requesting me to pick up my EOR results, I hereby authorize Mr/Ms xxxxx to pick this up on my behalf. He/She will be identified by his/her xxxxx identity card. Kindly note that he/she is also authorized to pick up my TRF.

Thanks & regards,

XXXXXXXX (Passpor No. xxxxx)

Your brother should not forget to attach a copy of his passport biodata page. When he collects the EOR result, he will know whether his result was upgraded. Hope this helps.

In addition to the above, let your friend/bro go with a copy of your own passport data page and attach it to the authority letter. Let him open the EOR envelope right there in their office to see if there is an upgrade and whether the forms for claiming a refund are also contained. If not provided, he should request for them if needed.

KINGTELLER:


I don't know how this method works for you, I have tried it over and over again, I couldn't cope with writing what the speakers were saying and as well listen, as I miss-out the key points in the cause of jotting down their words. The best practise that worked for me was read the question carefully and then listen to the reason given, then scan through the answers to see what option matches (either in exact words or paraphrase).

It works mainly for when you have the questions printed on paper, not doing it from the computer screen. That's how it is in real test anyway. By jotting I didn't mean word for word, you can't cope with the speed. I meant jotting key points, relating to the question you're looking to answer, on the question paper, close to the question. It'll be more like taking the minutes of a speech. Usually in such questions, the speaker would likely touch on all the options given just to throw you off but he will always only affirm one (directly or indirectly).
It takes a little speed in writing and several times of practice to master.
Once you get hold of it, even if all 40 questions were to be MCQs, you'll still score very high if not all.

abujaniv:
Hello Algbenguze. The visa fee receipt is valid for one year after payment.

Thank you.

TemitopeWalker:
Hello at everyone nice topic. Am about to start the process but I need abit advice if it's the right time for me to do so. Am currently doing my masters and my wife also we should both get the masters certificate next year October and we have a lovely baby who is just 6 month we not officially married my question are.
1. Should we wait until we get the masters degree am 29 and she is 26.
2. Should I start with IETLS registration and do we both need to take the English test.
3. We both have a 3 years working experience here in Holland.
Pls I need advice and comment on my chances thanks.

From your profile, you'll have a huge chance with your Masters.
Even if you choose to start now as a couple/common law partners, you still have a chance but only by scoring IELTS 8.5, 8, 7.5, 7.5 in LRSW modules and madam 8777 respectively. Your CRS will be 443 in that scenario, which is good enough to get you an ITA based on current trend.

Ekinado:
lol, under 10k?

Cochtrane was actually (politely) beating around the bush with his comment. To be more direct- That amount will NOT get u any hotel in that part of Lagos. Just jejely lodge somewhere far away on the Mainland and be finding ur way to Ikoyi and back. Hotels around that vicinity are very expensive.