naijainstinct:

You do not need a prior background in French to pursue the Unilag French Diploma course.
See @Saskatoonguy's post on this page
https://www.nairaland.com/6829885/canadian-express-entry-federal-skilled/380#120351765

BCS, ACCA, CIMA, CIIN, cipm......are short courses. The information about taking 3 years to obtain them is wrong. People prepare for courses like CIIN and BCS in 2 weeks and pass, depending on your level of assimilation.

All the courses mentioned take about 9 months or less.

You may need to be mindful of where you source your information from, so you don't limit yourself with poor or half-baked information. Use the search tab on Nairaland to search for keywords like Unilag French, BCS, CIIN, CIMA etc and streamline the search to travel section using the drop-down menu below the search bar after clicking search. It will help you find relevant information from people who have explored this option and were kind enough to give updates. Cheers

Awesomemama:


Thanks for your swift response.
But I have some concerns, I dont know a thing about French so I think Unilag French Diploma is out I guess.
From what I saw online BCS will take like 3years to be completed (correct me if I'm wrong).
Didn't quite see anything on the timeline for CIIN online. I'd appreciate it if you or anyone that knows about this can help.
I'd prefer courses that will take about a year or if possible less, because of the age disadvantage. Thanks.

Prettiepearlz:

Your result is okay, you maxed all except reading where an 8.0 would have given you maximum point in Language. You can use other experiences provided it’s eligible under express entry, it doesn’t have to be related with your current field as you need 3 years experience for your points to make sense but on a second thought, your current job will be 3 years by January so that’s not much of a problem and I think it would suffice.

The most important thing here is your education, a short course that can be evaluated positively by Wes like ACCA, BCS, CIMA, CIIN, cipm etc is what you need to claim two or more certificates and boost your scores to 460s to 470s region.

Prettiepearlz:

Your result is okay, you maxed all except reading where an 8.0 would have given you maximum point in Language. You can use other experiences provided it’s eligible under express entry, it doesn’t have to be related with your current field as you need 3 years experience for your points to make sense but on a second thought, your current job will be 3 years by January so that’s not much of a problem and I think it would suffice.

The most important thing here is your education, a short course that can be evaluated positively by Wes like ACCA, BCS, CIMA, CIIN, cipm etc is what you need to claim two or more certificates and boost your scores to 460s to 470s region.

Kbrule:


I started my present job in January 2020, but I have previous work experience in an area that is unrelated to my current field.

When you say one or more certificates what exactly do you mean?

Ego12345:
Please i have just BSc qualification but i am thinking of getting an online certification in HR as i have a relatively working knowledge of it. Is it possible to get qualify for the express entry and what type of certification can i do that will be accepted? Will it be evaluated by WES as two or more certificate when i send my credentials for evaluation?

Ego12345:
Please i have just BSc qualification but i am thinking of getting an online certification in HR as i have a relatively working knowledge of it. Is it possible to get qualify for the express entry and what type of certification can i do that will be accepted? Will it be evaluated by WES as two or more certificate when i send my credentials for evaluation?

Cornelbasil:
Please I do hear people saying that you must have Master's Degree to be qualified for the Canada express entry and there reason being for your CRS score to be higher. With just your Bachelor's degree, can your CRS Score not get to the required point?

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INTRO

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is the Ministry of the Canadian Federal Government that facilitates migration. express entry (EE) is an electronic application system used by IRCC to select & process some of Canada’s economic immigration programs, one of which is the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program (the focus of this thread).

*express entry Process, read HERE
*express entry FAQs read HERE
*IRCC Glossary of Terms, read HERE

*Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSW) express entry, details HERE.
*Federal Skilled Trades Program (FST) express entry, details HERE
*Canadian Experience Class (CEC) express entry, details HERE
*Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) express entry, details HERE
*Compare FSW, FST and CEC programs HERE



NOCs FOR CATEGORY BASED DRAWS ARE HERE. For Category Based draws the system is looking at the PA's primary NOC! It is also looking at work experience within the last 3 years, as opposed to 10 years for regular FSW.

The current categories are:
1.French-language proficiency
2.Healthcare occupations (35 NOCs)
3.Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations (24 NOCs)
4.Trade occupations (10 NOCs)
5.Transport occupations (10 NOCs)
6.Agriculture and agri-food occupations (3 NOCs)

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For other Canadian immigration paths including: Family Sponsorship, Atlantic Immigration Program, Caregivers, Start-up Visa, Business Visa, Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot, read HERE

For spouse/common law/conjugal partner sponsorship after you become PR, read HERE

Previous EE-FSW Nairaland Threads:
PART 1HERE, PART 2HERE, PART 3HERE, PART 4HERE, PART 5HERE, PART 6 HERE, PART 7HERE, PART 8HERE, PART 9HERE, PART 10HERE

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SISTER NAIRALAND THREADS

*IELTS support and resources, go HERE, HERE and HERE
*For TEF/TCF/French and the option of 62+ extra CRS points from CLB7 in LRWS, read up HERE
*If you have only a BSc, get 30+ more CRS points with a second degree/certification:
- CIMA, check HERE,
- BCS, click HERE
- Other courses (NOUN, NACETEM, cipm, ACCA) HERE
*Living in Canada, see HERE
*Plan to study in Canada, click HERE
*Spouse Open Work Permit (SOWP - you can get this if your spouse is studying in Canada), check HERE

Beeolaa02:
Good afternoon guys. I need advice. I have a Bsc already and I have registered with cipm as a student member, I’m in the final stage of of the program (PE2)
Now my question is once I write the Dina exam and get my certificate does that qualify as 2 or more certificates when filling my EE profile. I’m also finding it difficult to ascertain my exact NOC code, I’m a customer service rep for a fintech company, what I do is respond to inquiries and complaints via email live chat and telephone. Thank you as I await a response

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chebyshev:
Hello everyone,

Based on experience and considering duration and cost, please which of the following short courses to boost crs score would you advice for a bsc chemistry graduate with 3 years work experience in banking operations?

BCS,
CIPM,
ACCA,
ICAN ATS,
CIMA,
UNILAG HRDC,
NOUN,
More recently, CIIN:







Any advice on this ?

Please ensure you visit the Government of Canada website HERE for information and updates on the Federal Skilled Workers Program. This should be your main source of information. See some FAQs HERE and a glossary of terms HERE.

Regardless of any advice, suggestion or comment provided by anyone on Nairaland, please research the links labelled "HERE" on this page. Read, read and read some more!!!

express entry is an electronic management application system for immigration to Canada. It facilitates the selection and processing of Canada’s economic immigration programs:
- Federal Skilled Worker Program (focus of this thread), HERE
- Federal Skilled Trades Program, HERE
- Canadian Experience Class, HERE
- Provincial Nominee Program, HERE

Compare the first three programs HERE.

Some acronyms you may encounter are listed HERE, have a look to make reading easier.

Kindly review previous parts (PART 1, PART 2, PART 3, PART 4, PART 5,PART 6,PART 7,PART 8 and PART 9) of this thread to know more about the program and the experiences of applicants and prospective applicants on their journey to permanent residence.

Many thanks to everyone for your contributions. To learn how to search for comments that relate to a question you may have click HERE.
All the very best to all ITA/PPR hopefuls.

Our motto is that despite the twists and turns....it will end in praise!

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SISTER THREADS

-To learn about migrating to Canada through a Provincial Nominee Program, see HERE.
-To learn about taking the TEF/TCF exams to improve chances of express entry success, go HERE.
-To learn about living in Canada as an immigrant, see HERE.
-To learn about studying in Canada, click HERE.
-To learn about getting a work permit if your spouse is studying in Canada, check HERE.
-To get IELTS support and resources, go HERE, HERE and HERE.
-To learn about getting a second "degree" by doing CIMA, check HERE. BCS, there is no thread but click HERE. Other courses (NOUN, NACETEM, cipm) that can help attain a second degree are HERE.

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ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program.

*You must plan to live outside Quebec

*Skilled Work Experience; You need to have at least one year continuous, full-time (at least 30 hours of paid work per week) or equivalent part-time work experience in an occupation that is NOC A, B or 0, in the past 10 years. Check the National Occupational Classification (NOC) HERE to learn the skill type of your work experience. You will NOT be eligible with an NOC skill level C or D job. Work experience while studying may count, read HERE for more details.

*Language: You must take approved language tests in English or French and get a minimum score of Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) 7 in all 4 abilities (writing, reading, listening and speaking), that's IELTS score of LRSW 6666. The test results are valid for two years.

*Education: You must complete a minimum of secondary (high school) school education to get points under education. The evaluation of your education is valid for 5 years.

*Proof of Funds (POF): You must show that you have enough money to settle in Canada. The amount of money you need depends on the the size of your family and changes every year. Check the current value HERE.

You must also score at least 67 points out of 100 under the selection factors to be eligible. Calculate your points using the six selection factors HERE.

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ESTIMATE YOUR CRS SCORE

If you are eligible and you complete a profile with your information, you will placed in a “pool” and be ranked based on the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Criteria.

Use the CRS tool to estimate your CRS score HERE.
Check the trend of CRS scores HERE.
Criteria for computing CRS points HERE. Study this to see the options for increasing your CRS.

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ENTERING THE POOL

Requirements for entering the pool:

*Language HERE: See the language equivalence tables (i.e. how your IELTS or TEF scores translate to CLB/NCLC) HERE.

You can take any of these approved language tests:
English
IELTS: International English Language Testing System, General NOT Academic option.
CELPIP: Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (not currently available in Nigeria).
AND/OR
French
TEF Canada: Test d’évaluation de français.
TCF Canada: Test de connaissance du français.

*Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) HERE:
Complete an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) through one of the designated agencies. Applicants educated outside of Canada should have their certificates assessed to ensure that their foreign education is equivalent to Canadian education. Look HERE to understand your report and the the points you can get from your evaluation. You should ONLY evaluate your highest degree e.g. PhD or MSc unless you are claiming two degrees, none of which is a PhD or MSc.

Designated Organisations see HERE
1.Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies (CES)
2.International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS)
3.World Education Services (WES)
4.International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
5.International Credential Evaluation Service (ICES)

Designated Professional Bodies
Physicians (NOC 3111 or NOC 3112): If your primary occupation is specialist physician (NOC 3111) or general practitioner/family physician (NOC 3112), the Medical Council of Canada MUST do an ECA for your primary medical diploma.
Pharmacists (NOC 3131): If you need a license to practice, the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada must do your assessment.

You can ONLY create your profile when you have your language results and ECA, start HERE

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INVITATION TO APPLY (ITA)

express entry draws are conducted at regular intervals (usually fortnightly, on Wednesdays). In these draws, candidates above a certain CRS score are invited to apply (the ITA) for permanent residence. For candidates with exactly the same score as the draw CRS, the tie break rule will apply, read up on this and see an example HERE

You can apply for permanent residence when you get an Invitation to Apply (ITA). You have 60 days to submit an application. There are currently COVID exceptions to this, read HERE.

If you do not get an ITA, you can stay in the pool for up to 12 months as long as you meet the criteria for one of the federal programs. You should update your profile with changes e.g. new language results, additional degree assessment, marriage etc. If you are not invited to apply within 12 months of submitting an express entry profile, your profile will expire. You can open a new profile. If you still meet the criteria, you will re-enter the pool.

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SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION (eAPR)

After you get an Invitation to Apply (ITA), please see the checklist HERE of documents to be submitted. Some requirements include:

- Passport: See how to get or renew a Nigerian passport DIY with Servicom HERE

- Application Fees: See how much your application will cost HERE

- Proof of Funds (POF): You must show that you have enough money to settle in Canada. This money can't be borrowed. If your spouse is coming with you, you can count money you have together in a joint account. The amount of money you need to support your family depends on the size of your family which includes: yourself, your spouse/partner, your dependent children (read an adoption PPR story HERE) and your spouse’s dependent children. Funds must be readily available, you cannot use equity or real property. Read more about POF HERE.

Everything you need to know about Gift Deeds HERE.

- Medicals: You and your dependents (whether accompanying or not) MUST undergo a medical test conducted by a doctor on the list of IRCC designated panel physicians.

Read more about medicals HERE.
Read about medical inadmissibility HERE.

- Police Clearance Certificates (PCC): Police certificates are mandatory for each country (except Canada) where an individual has spent six months or more in a row within the last 10 years, since the age of 18. They are required for the Principal Applicant, spouse and dependent children 18 years of age or older (including non-accompanying).

For the applicant’s current country of residence, the police certificate must have been issued no more than six months before the submission of the e-APR. For countries in which the applicant no longer resides, the police certificate must have been issued after the last time the applicant lived in that country. Read more about police certificates HERE. Ensure you carefully check the IRCC requirement for the country you are getting a PCC for, as some also require additional docs like a driving licence. Scan your PCC in colour NOT black & white.

- Biometrics : You should schedule an appointment online with your closest Visa Application Center (VAC). There are two VACs in Nigeria - Abuja and Lagos. Read more about biometrics HERE.

-Work Experience Reference Letter: ensure that the job description on your reference letter matches (1) the lead statement, (2) all the essential duties and (3) most of the main duties listed on your chosen NOC. More about NOC HERE. Read a strategy for getting your reference letter HERE. **NOC mismatch is one of the most common reasons for rejected FSW applications.**

It is your job DESCRIPTION (i.e. the tasks you performed) that matters NOT your job TITLE.

Find a step by step post ITA guide HERE.

Some applicants have been asked to attend interviews, see some sample questions HERE and HERE

To get an update on your application, fill a webform or case specific enquiry HERE.

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SAMPLE DOCUMENTS

One and Same person affidavit HERE
Request for Bank Reference Letter HERE
Request for RSA/Pension Funds Letter HERE
Mutual Funds Reference Letter HERE
Work Reference Letter HERE
Police PCC form HERE
Cash Salary Certificate HERE
Post ITA LOE for change of NOC HERE
Gift Deed HERE and HERE

ednut1:

cipm is not a quick exam one can finish in a year only those who has it before can benefit . Before express entry start wes has been evaluating cima, acca, bcs positively has nothing to do with IRCC. Icas, iqas, ices dont evaluate all these courses

kennedychinedu:
The hammer wey cipm and Cima go hammer this year ehn. See how Canada waka is making people do certification. How are we sure cipm and CIMA dont have hidden contract with IRCC. Loooooool.

cipm and CIMA will soon be like IELTS. By force by fire.

That was how WAEC used some people to hammer small for verification then it was cancelled chai. Loool

Glowing1:
Hi all, I'm 28, had bsc in accounting, graduated 2018. I worked as a secretary, y'll know how Nigeria is, no job.. And I will love to try d express entry.. Please I would appreciate every advice I can receive here on how to go about it. Least I forget I'm 3mth pregnant.
Thanks y'll

AJLB:
Hello Everyone
Please i need advise of the gurus in the house.

a) Do we require the international passport of accompany children also to create express entry profile for the family.

b) My wife is the primary applicant and we intend to claim point for my academic qualification as well. Do i need to do WES evaluation of my degree also.
c) Please, what is the process for WES evaluation of certifications like cipm

AJLB:
Hello Everyone
Please i need advise of the gurus in the house.

a) Do we require the international passport of accompany children also to create express entry profile for the family.

b) My wife is the primary applicant and we intend to claim point for my academic qualification as well. Do i need to do WES evaluation of my degree also.
c) Please, what is the process for WES evaluation of certifications like cipm

awo666:
Good day, please, I want to ask if WES Canada or any other ECA verifies cipm or NIPR certificate as a professional certificate. I have a degree in mass-communication and I currently work as a HR assistant. I want to know this so I can process it and make use of it in Canadian express entry.

Kampack:


Ok, Thanks.

I have another question please and it's about my spouse. She finished a few years ago from UNIBEN, and has her statement of result (the official letter from UNIBEN stating that she has graduated with mat number..bla bla bla), but yet to collect her certificate. Can I send her "Statement of Result" to WES in lieu of Certificate, for the ECA purposes? I sometimes fear the delays, and currently have no contact detail of anyone who can do the running around it sometimes entail. With her present condition, shes advised against travelling and stress (even if there was no lockdown).

Secondly, what short course apart from cipm can she take, and easily obtain a certificate that can be useful for this immigration purposes. I don't even mind hairdressing course or anything at all, provided it can suffice. Thanks

Olufemijr:
Dear Nairalanders,
I created an express entry profile in Feb with my B.sc as 4 years Canadian equivalency , I evaluated my cipm recently and it came out as 3 years bachelor degree in Canadian equivalency.
Can I use to it claim points for two or more certificates since I already claimed points for my original university degree?

Of course, you can.

Olufemijr:
Dear Nairalanders,
I created an express entry profile in Feb with my B.sc as 4 years Canadian equivalency , I evaluated my cipm recently and it came out as 3 years bachelor degree in Canadian equivalency.
Can I use to it claim points for two or more certificates since I already claimed points for my original university degree?

Olufemijr:
Dear Nairalanders,
I created an express entry profile in Feb with my B.sc as 4 years Canadian equivalency , I evaluated my cipm recently and it came out as 3 years bachelor degree in Canadian equivalency.
Can I use to it claim points for two or more certificates since I already claimed points for my original university degree?

Olufemijr:
Please House, I created my express entry profile in Feb with a B.sc , I just got My cipm evaluated my WES yesterday, am trying to add two or more certificates in my profile, but I can see two or more certificates in my express entry profile?

Kindly assist.

Tolupeppe:
Hello Everyone, I studied Biochemistry (3rd class) so I want to ask if i can do cipm to boost my points or just go for PGD. I will appreciate suggestions, thanks.

Sinuolaaa:
hi everyone,
I would like to know if CICRM is useful for Canada express entry through Wes assessment. does it count as a diploma and can it add to my CRS score? I have been considering cipm but that would take me over a year to finish and will waste my time. CICRM is shorter but I would like to know if it is relevant in the process. anyone that has an answer should please reply. thanks