naijainstinct:
very true. @aestake, I hail you on this one.

EsoEso:
Ircc conducts a surprise all program draw.
7000 ITAs
Cut offs: 484
Congrats to all ITA clinchers. Who would have thought....

sosanova:

With these back to back large number draws within one week making it 14,000 ITAs sent out in total between last week and today and expect another large ITAs also next week before the end of March, and with Immigration ministers (FMRI) endorsing multi-year PNP levels plan, it means IRCC already set to announce and begin it program specific/occupation In demand/language specific draws by mid April based on Bill C19, where CRS score will no longer be a factor for getting ITA

Fenix:
Hello house,

Please I have a question. I took the IELTS again...LRSW- 8.5, 7, 7.5, 7. The first time I took the IELTS I got a 6.5 in Listening and 7.5 in the others. My understanding was an improved listening score should improve my CRS points but no change at all when I updated my scores on the application portal there was no change in my CRS score.

Please any advice?

Fenix:
Hello house,

Please I have a question. I took the IELTS again...LRSW- 8.5, 7, 7.5, 7. The first time I took the IELTS I got a 6.5 in Listening and 7.5 in the others. My understanding was an improved listening score should improve my CRS points but no change at all when I updated my scores on the application portal there was no change in my CRS score.

Please any advice?

Qwertyuser:
Ohhh yeahhhh ITA Finally…God is goooooood..wishing everyone ITA INJ. Amen

canadagal24:


None at all, in my experience i saw movement on my file after i requested GCMS notes. I requested 3times, first two times i got ADR afterwards and the last time, i got my ppr. also Gcms is better.

ednut1:
wow . I remember that guy with 488 spouse dilemma from last week.

Some people were claiming they kept the scores high deliberately. So wetin be this

sosanova:

With these back to back large number draws within one week making it 14,000 ITAs sent out in total between last week and today and expect another large ITAs also next week before the end of March, and with Immigration ministers (FMRI) endorsing multi-year PNP levels plan, it means IRCC already set to announce and begin it program specific/occupation In demand/language specific draws by mid April based on Bill C19, where CRS score will no longer be a factor for getting ITA

Prettiepearlz:

I hope you were patient enough to leave your profile as it is and get today’s invite. A surprise draw of 484, all programs draw, 7000 invites was done today.

Prettiepearlz:

I hope you were patient enough to leave your profile as it is and get today’s invite. A surprise draw of 484, all programs draw, 7000 invites was done today.

saskatoonguy:
though i have not submitted. I have start filling but right i will delete the profile outrightly. Thank you

Abercrome:

Maria96:
to get two or more degrees one of the credentials must be of 3 years or more duration . So you are to evaluate both bsc and post graduate.

sosanova:

With these back to back large number draws within one week making it 14,000 ITAs sent out in total between last week and today and expect another large ITAs also next week before the end of March, and with Immigration ministers (FMRI) endorsing multi-year PNP levels plan, it means IRCC already set to announce and begin it program specific/occupation In demand/language specific draws by mid April based on Bill C19, where CRS score will no longer be a factor for getting ITA

saskatoonguy:
though i have not submitted. I have start filling but right i will delete the profile outrightly. Thank you

Venom104:


I’ll also suggest you wait to give birth in Naija. While sorting out your plans, you can begin the process of adding your baby. Alberta offers immediate coverage, but landing in a province close to delivery without strong support is going to be very hard, even as the weather is getting warmer.

Check YouTube . A Naija lady documented her experience giving birth 5 days after landing.

jasperonyx:
wow,you didn't announce when you got a job with Ircc.

saskatoonguy:
though i have not submitted. I have start filling but right i will delete the profile outrightly. Thank you

cutebear:
She can do it. She and her husband should go to Alberta. I have a friend that did the same thing. She planned to stay in Toronto and landed in Alberta because of her pregnancy. She landed in the middle of covid lockdown, so you can imagine how tough things were. Later, she and her husband decided to remain in Alberta because they fell in love with the province. They have a house they bought now, and life is going great.
As long as she has a supportive partner, she can do it. Many people move to countries where they don't know anyone.

The whole process of adding another baby could take up to an extra year. You can't trust Canada and their timelines. Let her go and give birth to her Canadian citizen and enjoy free healthcare and benefits.

Also, she won't be giving birth 5 days after landing. She said she would be 30 weeks pregnant so there would be enough time for them to settle down and plan.

Profgordons:
The points can always be recalculated before submitting the ITA.

Profgordons:
Do you have to delete the profile or recalculate it

Abercrome:


Congratulations! I’m so happy for you.

Abercrome:


Thank you Niceapple. In your case, you became covered before your delivery, right?

Abercrome:
Hi Senior parents in the house,

My family and I are planning to land in Canada towards the end of May. I’m currently pregnant and will be 30 weeks pregnant by the time we land. Our plan is to land in Burnaby, BC given that my brother stays there and himself and his wife have offered to house us during our initial months especially given my current state.

From my research, the Medical Service Plan (MSP) for BC doesn’t become active until you have spent 3 months in the province. The advice given by BC government is for newly-landed immigrants to register for private insurance that can cover them during the 3 month waiting period. However, private insurance doesn’t seem to cover childbirth. I will most likely go into labour before the lapse of the 3 months and because I’ve had a prior C-section, I am likely to have a C-section again. The out-of-pocket cost for C-section is around CAD12k which is a lot and unlikely to be refunded by the time my MSP becomes active.

I’d appreciate any advice I can get from those who have had babies in their first few months of landing. What do you think is my best bet?

cutebear:

Profgordons:
The points can always be recalculated before submitting the ITA.