observerspecial:


That's precisely my point. Once you hit your 40s, attaining 67 points becomes elusive, unless you've got family ties and/or secured yourself a job offer. There could be some PNPs not linked to the EE program but with less lofty requirements. I guess it's just a question of research.

I was told that to get job offere from here is almost impossible. I heard of AIP formerly AIPP that is not attached to the EE program.

GraciousWords:


If I catch your drift, you are making a distinction between CRS points and Eligibility points and that is the right thing to do. BOTH CRS and eligibility points are reviewed when an application is submitted.

However, take a look at the Eligibility Grid again, you'll see an extra 4 points for second language https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/eligibility/federal-skilled-workers/six-selection-factors-federal-skilled-workers.html

If your original calculation was correct and a 40 year old candidate was at 64, then getting a good score in TEF could move them to 68 (64 plus 4), thus making them eligible (greater than 67). You are right about PNP though, it adds nothing to one's eligibility points. Spouse IELTS does, so the OP hopes to get an extra 5 eligibility points there. 67 is usual not too hard to scale. Na for CRS wahala dey. Also, Ednut makes a valid point that I missed. CLB 8 is not enough for either CRS or Eligibility. CLB 9 will give extra 4 eligibility points compared to CLB 8. CLB 10 is what the aim should be. CLB 9 may be ok for Eligibility but CRS wise, the person is leaving 12 points on the table.

Page 1 though, you won't regret studying it.

@ Leppyj

What I can infer from this is that meeting eligibility requirements of 67 for FSW and above does not make any difference as long as CRS scores remain low as far as EE is concerned, with that one should not bother to enter the pool?

observerspecial:


That's precisely my point. Once you hit your 40s, attaining 67 points becomes elusive, unless you've got family ties and/or secured yourself a job offer.

An unmarried 42 yr old with a Masters, over 6 years of work experience and CLB 9 is already at 67. Add spouse IELTS (which most 40 years will typically have) and you are above the minimum.

The OP's issue (eligibility wise) was really the IELTS CLB 8 as Ednut says..... CLB 9 would have put him at 68 without his spouse IELTS and without a Masters. Of course, his score would be higher if he were younger .........

Now CRS...that's something else all together....the advise though is to enter the pool no matter your CRS and work on increasing your CRS with time.

French is really the rocket that can launch a 40 year old into Canny. Not only does it up one's eligibility and CRS, it also opens you up to more PNPs.

leppyj:

What I can infer from this is that meeting eligibility requirements of 67 for FSW and above does not make any difference as long as CRS scores remain low as far as EE is concerned, with that one should not bother to enter the pool?

So long as you are eligible (eligibility at or above 67) no matter how low the CRS, the best thing is to enter that pool. The CEC guy with CRS of 75 never saw his ITA coming in Feb 2021!

Get in the pool, now matter how low your CRS may seem, you just never know.

GraciousWords:


You have inferred incorrectly....whatever anyone does they should just enter that pool. The CEC guy with CRS of 75 never saw his ITA coming in Feb 2021!

Get in the pool, now matter how low your CRS may seem, you just never know.

75 got ITA for real? Wow, I will get in the pool, thanks so much for the encouragement and kind words

leppyj:

75 got ITA for real? Wow, I will get in the pool, thanks so much for the encouragement and kind words

It was a one off never seen before or since mega draw...... so may or may not happen again...... but the koko of the story is......if you are not there, how will they pick you.

All the best!

You can also check the other way round: your spouse. If she is younger and has a higher educational qualification with 3 or more years experience in a demand occupation then she can become the primary applicant either through PNP or EE.

I work with NSCDC and I got PNP and I have also gotten PPR...so you will most likely pass criminality check. You just need to look into the eligibility and CRS and weigh options through your spouse , TEF and educational qualification.

TEF is also another great opportunity. I also did TEF and it sure did have some advantage.

Age seems to be the only thing you cannot control, but you can look at other ways to boost your points like education, spouse etc.

leppyj:

I never knew band 8 is poor, I am not a NPF officer, I work with NSCDC, never worked in any evil department like sars sir, no relatives in Canada, masters not an option for now, will check out the tef thread.
Thanks

Good day everyone,

Please can someone please assist me here my brother want to apply for tourist visa Canada which documents will be needed and also Reason for visiting for the trip please you can drop it on my email. Chiemena001@gmail.com

Thanks.

okesuku:
You can also check the other way round: your spouse. If she is younger and has a higher educational qualification with 3 or more years experience in a demand occupation then she can become the primary applicant either through PNP or EE.

I work with NSCDC and I got PNP and I have also gotten PPR...so you will most likely pass criminality check. You just need to look into the eligibility and CRS and weigh options through your spouse , TEF and educational qualification.

TEF is also another great opportunity. I also did TEF and it sure did have some advantage.

Age seems to be the only thing you cannot control, but you can look at other ways to boost your points like education, spouse etc.

Your NOC, the province u got nomination from and your time line pls? Wifey has the same HND not employed so her own side is out

GraciousWords:


It was a one off never seen before or since mega draw...... so may or may not happen again...... but the koko of the story is......if you are not there, how will they pick you.

All the best!

Thanks

NOC - 0213
Time line :
Saskatchewan PNP nomination: January,2021

AOR - April 1, 2021
BIL - May 4, 2021
MEDICAL REQUEST - May 4,2021

long silence

ADR - March 18,2022 ( PCC, Remed, Schedule A)
PPR - May 10, 2022


Since Spouse side is out of it TEF would be a great option

leppyj:

Your NOC, the province u got nomination from and your time line pls? Wifey has the same HND not employed so her own side is out

Hi, is there anyone here whose VO is Ottawa and who sent their passport via VFS Lagos and have gotten it back? Please how long did it take to get it back?

I got an email stating that my passport has been sent to the Visa office since the 6th of May and I haven’t heard anything back since then

okesuku:
NOC - 0213
Time line :
Saskatchewan PNP nomination: January,2021

AOR - April 1, 2021
BIL - May 4, 2021
MEDICAL REQUEST - May 4,2021

long silence

ADR - March 18,2022 ( PCC, Remed, Schedule A)
PPR - May 10, 2022


Since Spouse side is out of it TEF would be a great option

Wow congrats!!
I will start preparations for TEF ASAP!
Can I send u a mail here so a to get ur contact detail? I still have some things to ask

Pls who knows how I can get FBI PCC from Nigeria?

Chiemena001:
Good day everyone,

Please can someone please assist me here my brother want to apply for tourist visa Canada which documents will be needed and also Reason for visiting for the trip please you can drop it on my email. Chiemena001@gmail.com

Thanks.

your brother does not know the reason for visiting This one na dead on arrival. The documents required are stated on the application website

Sure...

I have replied your email.

leppyj:

Wow congrats!!
I will start preparations for TEF ASAP!
Can I send u a mail here so a to get ur contact detail? I still have some things to ask

38 Days till July!

okesuku:
Sure...

I have replied your email.

The mail you replied to is not mine, I just sent a mail via nairaland now requesting to contact you, I think if you reply to that I will be able to contact you.

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SirKelvegaz:
39 Days till July!

Please, what's happening in July o

sharpwriter:

Please, what's happening in July o

WINTER WILL COME

I need an advice.

I intend to use my wife as primary applicant.

Brief profile:

She is 29 while I am 35. She has a Doctor of Optometry degree which is evaluated by WES as masters. She has been practicing Since 2019 post NYSC. I have a PGD after HND and I have been working as a frieght consultant after nysc in 2013.

None of us have written IELTS or TEF.

Honest advice and guidance would be greatly appreciated

Please help
My sister is in need of wes transcripts connect for oduduwa university…
Urgent please

GraciousWords:


No sir..... as illustrated 67 is easy to get, even at 40!

Study that grid again, even a single 42 yr old with a Masters, over 6 years of work experience and CLB 9 is already at 67. Add spouse IELTS (which most 40 years will typically have) and you are above the minimum.

The OP's issue (eligibility wise) was really the IELTS CLB 8 as Ednut says..... CLB 9 would have put him at 68 without his spouse IELTS and without a Masters. Of course, his score would be higher if he were younger but to say it becomes elusive for a 40 year old to get 67 is false IMO, but I may be wrong.

Now CRS...that's something else all together....the advise though is to enter the pool no matter your CRS and work on increasing your CRS with time.

Ps: you keep ignoring French which is really the rocket that can launch a 40 year old into Canny....and you seem to be focusing on job offers, why is that? Not only does it up one's eligibility and CRS, it also opens you up to more PNPs.

Thanks for the detailed response.

ssgi4in1:
I need an advice.
I intend to use my wife as primary applicant.
Brief profile:
She is 29 while I am 35. She has a Doctor of Optometry degree which is evaluated by WES as masters. She has been practicing Since 2019 post NYSC. I have a PGD after HND and I have been working as a frieght consultant after nysc in 2013.
None of us have written IELTS or TEF but someone told me there is a way to get high score. Like sorting etc.
Honest advice and guidance would be greatly appreciated

Hi. Perish that idea. Your wife's profile is great. Follow due process

ssgi4in1:
I need an advice.

I intend to use my wife as primary applicant.

Brief profile:

She is 29 while I am 35. She has a Doctor of Optometry degree which is evaluated by WES as masters. She has been practicing Since 2019 post NYSC. I have a PGD after HND and I have been working as a frieght consultant after nysc in 2013.

None of us have written IELTS or TEF but someone told me there is a way to get high score. Like sorting etc.


Honest advice and guidance would be greatly appreciated

please don’t “use” your wife o. She isn’t a thing to be used

Having said this, let her be principal applicant and you should make sure everything is legit and honest. No sorting anything. Ban of 10yrs is real

Hello guys,Please what free app can I use to call IRCC? Accra IRCC to be precise.

Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

nymphomaniac:
please don’t “use” your wife o. She isn’t a thing to be used

Having said this, let her be principal applicant and you should make sure everything is legit and honest. No sorting anything. Ban of 10yrs is real

LOl. Thanks though

REDBULL1:
Hello guys,Please what free app can I use to call IRCC? Accra IRCC to be precise.

Any suggestions?
Thanks in advance.

I see a lot of people suggesting fongo app on telegram, never tried it though

@Graciousword, thanks for all you do on this platform and everyone. I have read through from page 1-almost 183 but I could not get how to evaluate my bsc cert from FutMinna to WES, giving me head ache; could you please help? Also when I tried registering and requesting for transcript online at Futminna website, it's requesting institutional email of WES and WES don't have email. What should I do all? Help me

Pls how do I add an extra dependent on my express entry profile and also edit the pof?who just had a new baby