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It seems there's no hope for STEM draw now or in future.

Gbengard:
It seems there's no hope for STEM draw now or in future.

I am also concerned and hoping. That French route (learning French) will need a ton of dedication.

chimzyblack:
The POF stayed in my account for only 2 days before I printed my statement of account. Even though my Complete PR application was submitted 23 days later.
The thing with gift deed is not about how long the money stayed in your account,but proving that the funds is not an arrangement fund. That is why there is need for it to come from a blood relative and not using a recently opened account because it might raise suspicion.

Thank you

Wisdommyth:
I am also concerned and hoping. That French route (learning French) will need a ton of dedication.

A ton of it. I don't even know where to start from.

Please how can I increase my crs score because it's obvious I can't learn French 😫

Nozino:
This is it. Assuming I score 8 in all part of the English test.

387 is a very low score. Even people with Canadian work experience and a master’s degree, scoring around 485, are not getting ITAs except category-based draws

Try using the CRS calculator to see what you can improve. Max out your points where possible and focus on category-based draws if you qualify.

The Provincial Nominee Program used to be a strong option, but many provinces are now reducing the number of candidates they accept, even for those already in Canada.

Your last realistic option may be to learn French. It can be challenging, but right now, those are the main pathways available.

Thazard:
Please how can I increase my crs score because it's obvious I can't learn French 😫

If you are currently in Canada do what Badadvisor did

He got married to his 150kg white GF 😂😂

Gbengard:
It seems there's no hope for STEM draw now or in future.

In the history of Express Entry, STEM draws have only been conducted three times, with the last one held in April 2024.

The reduction in immigration targets announced on October 24, 2024 also explains why we haven’t seen additional STEM draws.
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/news/2024/10/government-of-canada-reduces-immigration.html

If you’re already in Canada, in my opinion, it’s better to forget about STEM and focus on CEC.

If you’re outside Canada, your options are quite limited unless you qualify under healthcare or French-language categories.

Word of advice for those with CRS of 470 and above, but still struggling to get invited. ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE BASED IN NIGERIA.
yes french draw is the most consistent draw currently but you can still position yourself for the Education and several other draws while still preparing for the french Exam

In 2024, I was in the pool and I had a CRS point of 480.I Wrote IELTS thrice just to get maximum score, wrote BCS exam to get the two or more certificates points. In the end, i was so frustrated because the STEM draw I was hoping to get had a CRS cut of 491 and I missed out. They never did another STEM draw till date. Same 2024, I registered with Alliance Francaise to start preparing for TCF exam, it was so difficult for me that I gave up after 1 month because I knew I wouldn't be ready to attempt that exam even in the next 2years.
What did I do? I couldn't let my CRS of 480 go to waste, so I position my self by going through all the category based NOC's on IRCC website checked through the employment requirements and if the work experience were regulated (there is a very big loop hole there).

As an Electrical Electronics Engineer, I had the flexibility of claiming some NOC's under the Trade category, there are Some NOC's where the Employment requirements is a secondary school certificate. Do your research on the IRCC website, get a job in that NOC and get your invite.

Everything depends on how much you want it.
I picked one of the NOC's and applied for jobs related to that NOC, I didn't even mind being underpaid I was very desperate.
Luckily for me I got one. And after 6months of working there I added the NOC to my profile.

In 2025, my CRS reduced to 475 due to age, Mid 2025, I got invited through that job experience.

It is unfortunate that the category based work experience time frame has been increased to 12months but that shouldn't stop you unless you feel you can Ace the TCF exam in One year.


Note: Don't be too desperate to the point of going to alter your Profile, IRCC keeps a record of all your entries and if found that your application is not consistent you could be banned for 5 years for misrepresentation. It is better to get a job with verifiable documents and add it to your profile than going to alter the profile to fit in a fake work experience.

amnotapervert:
If you are currently in Canada do what Badadvisor did

He got married to his 150kg white GF 😂😂

Bro get a life man. You're bitting more than you can chew, you don't know who you are dealing with

Badadvisor:
Bro get a life man. You're bitting more than you can chew, you don't know who you are dealing with

The truth hurts, bro, I understand 😂😂

Happy married life! I hope you’ve applied for spousal PR. Processing time in Canada typically takes about 10 to 14 months.

Best of luck ... it should be faster since you’re already in the country.

Hi everyone,

I’ve received my ITA, and I'm currently preparing my documents for submission under NOC 33102 (Nurse Aides/Health Care Assistants).
I worked for the same employer:

1. 8 months part-time
2. 7 months and 2 weeks full-time
3. Same job title and same duties (only hours changed)

I currently list them separately on my profile, but I’m now preparing my reference letter.

My questions:
Should I combine both periods into one employment entry since it’s the same employer and the same duties?
Is one reference letter covering the entire period sufficient (clearly stating the change from PT to FT and hours per week)?
Has anyone submitted something similar post-ITA and had no issues?
I want to avoid any unnecessary confusion or ADR.
Thank you!

Same situation as mine. I'm wondering if I need to upload the same letter twice.

napoleonbaba:
Hi everyone,

I’ve received my ITA, and I'm currently preparing my documents for submission under NOC 33102 (Nurse Aides/Health Care Assistants).
I worked for the same employer:

1. 8 months part-time
2. 7 months and 2 weeks full-time
3. Same job title and same duties (only hours changed)

I currently list them separately on my profile, but I’m now preparing my reference letter.

My questions:
Should I combine both periods into one employment entry since it’s the same employer and the same duties?
Is one reference letter covering the entire period sufficient (clearly stating the change from PT to FT and hours per week)?
Has anyone submitted something similar post-ITA and had no issues?
I want to avoid any unnecessary confusion or ADR.
Thank you!

kbpresh:
Same situation as mine. I'm wondering if I need to upload the same letter twice.

ChatGPT and Claude advised that I merge the experience under one entry and get a one reference with detailed explanation to avoid confusion.

That's a bit confusing for me because I first worked 20 hours pw for months before switching to 30 hours pw. It seems clearer leaving it as two entries.

napoleonbaba:
ChatGPT and Claude advised that I merge the experience under one entry and get a one reference with detailed explanation to avoid confusion.

kbpresh:
That's a bit confusing for me because I first worked 20 hours pw for months before switching to 30 hours pw. It seems clearer leaving it as two entries.

Same as I, 15hrs/week and then 37.5hrs/week.

Are you applying inland?

I'm applying from UK

napoleonbaba:
Same as I, 15hrs/week and then 37.5hrs/week.

Are you applying inland?

kbpresh:
I'm applying from UK

Same, I've sent you a dm

Good morning everyone. I recently came across the express entry and it seems like something really promising. I evaluated my CRS score and it seems somewhat low (456) compared to what I’ve seen on this thread with people having wayy higher without having ITA. Additionally, I also happen to be in the list of demanded occupations, in the trade part. I have two years of experience working for US companies as a construction estimator, I have documented employment in this. Including pay stubs, taxes and pension contributions from my employer. Does this put me in a better condition than the general CRS draw? And also, I checked the last time a trade draw was done, the minimum CRS score was >500 which I think is extremely competitive for a trade draw. I also have a Masters Degree in a tech field and I contribute regularly to Data Science projects but not as a paid employment. Please how do I navigate my profile to get competitive? I started French lessons but it doesn’t seem like something I’d pass.

Ayindesegun10:
Good morning everyone. I recently came across the express entry and it seems like something really promising. I evaluated my CRS score and it seems somewhat low (456) compared to what I’ve seen on this thread with people having wayy higher without having ITA. Additionally, I also happen to be in the list of demanded occupations, in the trade part. I have two years of experience working for US companies as a construction estimator, I have documented employment in this. Including pay stubs, taxes and pension contributions from my employer. Does this put me in a better condition than the general CRS draw? And also, I checked the last time a trade draw was done, the minimum CRS score was >500 which I think is extremely competitive for a trade draw. I also have a Masters Degree in a tech field and I contribute regularly to Data Science projects but not as a paid employment. Please how do I navigate my profile to get competitive? I started French lessons but it doesn’t seem like something I’d pass.

Good day. I’ve carefully gone through your concerns regarding your CRS score and trade category, and I understand exactly how you feel because I’ve personally navigated this same process successfully. With my firsthand experience and practical knowledge of the Express Entry pathway, I can guide you strategically on how to strengthen your profile and improve your competitiveness. From optimizing your CRS factors to exploring category-based draws and alternative pathways, I’ll help you position yourself properly. If you’re open to it, we can discuss your profile in detail and map out the best approach forward.
I sent you a mail already

Mee346:
Good day. I’ve carefully gone through your concerns regarding your CRS score and trade category, and I understand exactly how you feel because I’ve personally navigated this same process successfully. With my firsthand experience and practical knowledge of the Express Entry pathway, I can guide you strategically on how to strengthen your profile and improve your competitiveness. From optimizing your CRS factors to exploring category-based draws and alternative pathways, I’ll help you position yourself properly. If you’re open to it, we can discuss your profile in detail and map out the best approach forward.
I sent you a mail already

Thank you for your reply. Please I’ll like to know if this is a paid service so I do not waste your time. Thanks

Gbengard:
A ton of it. I don't even know where to start from.

It's doable. I started learning French from scratch and within 10 months pushed myself to write TCF. It wasn’t easy, but it paid off. I have my pr now. Just dedicate yourself entirely to learning, watch French movies without subtitles, listen to podcasts, find a tutor or study partner, and immerse yourself in the language. It took me 10 months because I was too anxious to write the exam. With upmost dedication 7-8 months is reasonable.

Thank you so much for the encouragement.

Mildred25:
It's doable. I started learning French from scratch and within 10 months pushed myself to write TCF. It wasn’t easy, but it paid off. I have my pr now. Just dedicate yourself entirely to learning, watch French movies without subtitles, listen to podcasts, find a tutor or study partner, and immerse yourself in the language. It took me 10 months because I was too anxious to write the exam. With upmost dedication 7-8 months is reasonable.

Mildred25:
It's doable. I started learning French from scratch and within 10 months pushed myself to write TCF. It wasn’t easy, but it paid off. I have my pr now. Just dedicate yourself entirely to learning, watch French movies without subtitles, listen to podcasts, find a tutor or study partner, and immerse yourself in the language. It took me 10 months because I was too anxious to write the exam. With upmost dedication 7-8 months is reasonable.

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Good Evening House

I am currently filling out my WES application and noticed that a
"Direct MBA" option is missing; the closest matches are
"Bachelor/Master of Business Administration" or "Executive MBA." Given
that I completed an MBA with a specialization in Artificial
Intelligence, which of the options in the attached screenshot is the
most appropriate for an accurate evaluation?

Additionally, the system
seems to mandate a delivery method for a personal copy (Standard or
Priority Express), but I only require the report to be sent directly
to the official recipient, is there a way to bypass this personal
shipping fee, or is it a compulsory part of the application process?

Hello people
Please, i need your advise.

My sister is a nurse in Nigeria (Bsc nursing).
She has obtained 3 years of work experience and is under 29 years of age.

She's considering putting in for PR this year in Canada and, but an old friend who lives in Canada that she contacted said that Canada has silently stopped inviting offshore applicants and are focusing on PR applicants who are already in Canada.
Please, is this information true?

She has Crs score of 438(If she gets 8 on all band IELTS)

Please advice her.

I hope to hear from you soon

Kind regards.

Not entirely true, she should go ahead and write her IELTS exam and also Evaluate her Credentials.
Go through page 1of this thread for all information regarding the PR process.

Lovebeam:
Hello people
Please, i need your advise.

My sister is a nurse in Nigeria (Bsc nursing).
She has obtained 3 years of work experience and is under 29 years of age.

She's considering putting in for PR this year in Canada and, but an old friend who lives in Canada that she contacted said that Canada has silently stopped inviting offshore applicants and are focusing on PR applicants who are already in Canada.
Please, is this information true?

She has Crs score of 438(If she gets 8 on all band IELTS)

Please advice her.

I hope to hear from you soon

Kind regards.

studyhub:
Depends on the type of test you're taking. It's between 285k to 300k naira.

We've got a comprehensive test questions and answers illustrations you can practice with. Reach out to me below. 👇

How much is TEF please?

Can someone please send me free
IELTS materials

How come her score is low... It's bsc nursing not 5 to 6yrs

Lovebeam:
Hello people
Please, i need your advise.

My sister is a nurse in Nigeria (Bsc nursing).
She has obtained 3 years of work experience and is under 29 years of age.

She's considering putting in for PR this year in Canada and, but an old friend who lives in Canada that she contacted said that Canada has silently stopped inviting offshore applicants and are focusing on PR applicants who are already in Canada.
Please, is this information true?

She has Crs score of 438(If she gets 8 on all band IELTS)

Please advice her.

I hope to hear from you soon

Kind regards.

Hello house
I increased the amount for POF as a single applicant in my EE profile.
But I've gotten ITA can't edit it and I have just minimum pof.
Pls hope it's not misrepresentation?

Thank you very much, please do you think she stands a point with this Crs score?


Not entirely true, she should go ahead and write her IELTS exam and also Evaluate her Credentials.
Go through page 1of this thread for all information regarding the PR process.[/quote]