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NiceLegs:
Bon après-midi (Good Afternoon) my people
Please I started learning Francais right from my Primary 1 up to JSS3.
Can I just go ahead and attempt the TEF exams?
Or do u think one needs Tutorials?
2) What is the essence of the French proficiency in this Canada Express Entry?
I thought Canada is an English speaking country.

Ontarioo:
1. Study to know the exam structure. You can practice on past exam illustrations as well. Would help you.
2. Canada has two official languages: English and French.

kbpresh:
I need a clarification please. Can I enter the pool without my spouse's ECA and IELTS? I do have mine but theirs isn't ready. Do we wait or I can enter the pool and include my spouse in my application without adding their language and degree qualifications?

cyif2003:
Hello good day. Pls my wife is trying to send her transcript from unilag to pebc Canada (pharmacy council). But we are only seeing Wes option. Any pharmacist on d house who finished from unilag that has done this process for express entry

cyif2003:
Hello good day. Pls my wife is trying to send her transcript from unilag to pebc Canada (pharmacy council). But we are only seeing Wes option. Any pharmacist on d house who finished from unilag that has done this process for express entry

amnotapervert:
Let me not lie—it’s going to be hard, but you still have some options. It will take extra effort.

Pre-2023/2024, a CRS score of 465 outside Canada would have been competitive. But right now, it’s not even high enough for many candidates already inside Canada seeking PR.

Here’s the simple truth:

Learn French PNP are your only options very hard for both

Recent general/CEC rounds have been in the low–mid 520s or higher—not reachable at 465.

You’re likely in the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) stream under Express Entry, so keep your profile active.

The STEM category (which covers software occupations) has hovered in the mid-480s in 2025. That’s still above 465, but much closer.

What you can do:

1 Retake IELTS (or CELPIP) targeting CLB 9/10.

2 Consider TEF/TCF (French test) to chase the +50 French points and qualify for French-category draws. Recent French-only draws have landed around 481. If you can reach CLB 7+ in French, you get both the category eligibility and bonus points.

3.Pursue a PNP in parallel:

Register “expression of interest” for Ontario HCP (Tech) and BC PNP Tech. its not easy but you need extra 600 PNP points to scale pass

Set job alerts for Ontario and BC (WelcomeBC, Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program).

4 Employer-driven ‘come first, then PR’ routes (strong for software):

Apply to Canadian jobs that use Global Talent Stream (GTS) or Intra-Company Transfer (ICT). Mention “Global Talent Stream” in cover letters and target designated/GTS-savvy employers.

It’s tough, since there are many qualified developers in Canada and the employment rate is high right now.

If open to smaller communities, target Atlantic or RCIP programs:

Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP): Full-time, non-seasonal job offer from a designated employer in Atlantic Canada + settlement plan = PR pathway (not just a work permit).

Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP): Launched in 2025 as the RNIP replacement. Requires a job offer from a designated employer in a participating rural community, then a community recommendation, then PR application.

kidaberry:
I'm Trying to read through everything i just feel like i have an information overload and i am so confused. i am just starting out but i feel i am late

Ontarioo:
A complete information on the step-by-step for this is on the first page of this thread.

Sasaele24:
It’s finally PPR 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
God will work it out, one thing I know, one thing I’ve found is God will always work it out 💃🏻🎉
Entered the pool September 2023
Ontario NOI March 7th 2024
Submitted April 5th 2024
Got nominated December 3rd 2024
ITA Dec 16th
AOR Dec 17 th
Bil Jan 28th
Mep Feb 6th
Eligibility passed Feb 20th
Ghost update 1 July 4th
Ghost update 2 July 7th
All parameters completed July 7th
Final Decision Aug 22nd
RFV Aug 27
No ADR/PFL, No remedical
1st VO Sydney/ottawa
2nd VO Montreal/Accra

Thank you to all the admins and participants of the groups.The help and information shared is Gold.

Mildred25:
Good day, please is a separate profile required to qualify for the French draw, or is being in the Express Entry pool with the test result sufficient?

Mildred25:
Good day, please is a separate profile required to qualify for the French draw, or is being in the Express Entry pool with the test result sufficient?

buenos116:
Hi guys. I just received a message from IRCC asking for details about my self employment covering two periods.. I am a bit worried as I dont want to rush and reply especially because I did not claim any points for those years.

"Please submit the following explanation and information regarding your
Self-Employment for the following periods:
Period 1
Period 2
For each of the following periods, please provide the following:
▪ 1. Your title/role and responsibilities
▪ 2. What type of service or product did you offer
▪ 3. Please provide external sources and/or company link, if available, if not, please
explain why
This must be received in 7days"

buenos116:
Got my application approved. Passports came in last week. It has been God all the way. Thank you all for all the educative posts here. Information here on nairaland is worth even more than legal advice.

Ontarioo:
Congrats 🎉

pxjosh:
I have a friend with a CRS score of 475 who should have received an ITA in the last FSW draw targeting healthcare practitioners (Draw #362 – August 19) and for some very strange reasons, It never came.

I personally reviewed her profile - her NOC was listed among the occupations (pharmacist), her proof of funds was well above the requirement, and everything else checks out.

Has anyone experienced something similar? I looked through Reddit but couldn’t find a case exactly like this. Could this be a system glitch?

rooftops:
No, a separate profile is not required. You write the exam, then update your result on your profile.

Ontarioo:
It's normal, Tiebreaker rule happened. Read page one to learn about this.

pxjosh:
I have a friend with a CRS score of 475 who should have received an ITA in the last FSW draw targeting healthcare practitioners (Draw #362 – August 19) and for some very strange reasons, It never came.

I personally reviewed her profile - her NOC was listed among the occupations (pharmacist), her proof of funds was well above the requirement, and everything else checks out.

Has anyone experienced something similar? I looked through Reddit but couldn’t find a case exactly like this. Could this be a system glitch5th?

Mildred25:
She needs to check the Noc required for health care properly, I don't think pharmacists are being drawn but pharmacist assistants, research it properly .

Check page 660

pxjosh:
I have a friend with a CRS score of 475 who should have received an ITA in the last FSW draw targeting healthcare practitioners (Draw #362 – August 19) and for some very strange reasons, It never came.

I personally reviewed her profile - her NOC was listed among the occupations (pharmacist), her proof of funds was well above the requirement, and everything else checks out.

Has anyone experienced something similar? I looked through Reddit but couldn’t find a case exactly like this. Could this be a system glitch?

Oladim001:
Confirm that she transmitted her profile.
If she did, contact IRCC asap