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Please post your job description and someone could possibly help you with your NOC.

Mzhella:
Good morning House. Please am a silent reader. My question is on NOC. I just started my application, got to a part i was asked if my NOC started with any of the listed but mine didn't. Mine started with 65 but the options i saw are 72, 63, 70 etc. Will this affect my application in anyway? Please advise. Job title is customer care representative.

30 Hours a week is full time. See here.

Vancouver4:
Pls house is 30 hours a week no longer FSW minimum work hours?
Few pages back I saw something on 40 hours. My reference letter carries 35 hours /week. I hope I'm safe....
Someone pls clarify

Guilty!

ladymarshall:
Thanos?

Ifeoma77 has infected you sha

That score would get you ITA.

BumyImagination:
I just did and scored 455. What do you think?

Your first name and middle go in the first box.
I think it is called "Given Name". If you click on the question mark thingy, you'd see that is specifies the inclusion of your middle name.

charlione:
Hello guys, I'm trying to build an express entry profile for the first time and I'm almost through with the process. However, I want to include my middle name cos it's on my int'l passport but I can't see anywhere to edit my name. Does this mean I have to delete the profile and start over?

May I ask why 6 months? Are you saying it'd take 6 months for you to get money from family or you are thinking the money needs to be in your account for 6 months?

If it is the latter, then you are good to go. The money can be in your account anytime before you submit. It is a gift deed so you should be good to go.

Don't be nervous, go ahead and dive into the pool, the water is warm and it is a beautiful day to go for a swim

Aigbemare:
Good evening everyone!
Silent reader here *waves*

Tbh I'm a little nervous about applying now cause I'm yet to get my POF ready. Most likely will get support from family but I don't wish to wait for 6 months.

Here is a tip for reading. Don't read to digest everything. Skim through it.
The answers typically follow a pattern.
You can read breeze through the questions and and skim the passage to find the answers.

If you practice this well enough, you will more than enough time to read the entire thing at least twice and possibly have time to spare.
I used this youtube channel to prepare but I understand the some people require/prefer other materials. I just find them overwhelming.
Someone posted that they had several IELTS materials, perhaps you could email them. If I find the poster, I will update this post with their name.

All the best!

Trizadove:
Please great tutors
i need help in Reading
please assist me
anyway you can

You can proceed with the following;
IELTS
Document gathering
POF
Passport (if expired/expiring soon)
LOE outline/format
etc

Here is what I did for my application
Create a folder on your computer for all your documents.
Main Folder - Eg: Express Entry 2019. Then create the following sub-folders;

1. Digital Photograph
2. Education Documents
3. Employment Documents
4. Letter of Explanation
5. Marriage certificate
6. Medical certificate
7. Passport
8. Police certificate
9. Proof of funds

For married people, create two other folders within each folder.
Eg:
1. Digital Photographs
Primary Applicant's Name
Spouse's Name

There have been cases where people upload the wrong document. Eg: Marriage certificate where Passport should be etc.
To avoid this, try saving all your documents like this; In this example, the applicant's name is Thanos
Education_UNILAG_BSC_Thanos

I hope this helps.

Good luck with everything!

ThePath:
Eventually o. I got my results evaluated by IQAS. I made my application October 2018. What’s next o. Abeg my family members. Also hubby’s evaluation is still in the works. Can I proceed with anything ? I’m the principal applicant.

Practice listening with this youtube channel. Do not pause the video even if you missed what was said. Mirror the exam conditions when practicing.. ie: if your test center uses headphones, use them when practicing, if they don't then don't. Time yourself etc.
After several videos, you'll start to notice the pattern and how the answers are revealed.
Listening mostly requires practice.
Please do not neglect other modules as you study for listening, the other modules might suffer if you do this. Prepare as you did before, the only difference this time is that you have a better source to prepare for Listening.

Good luck!

Losami:
Good evening house
Latest ielts attempt : L-7.5 R-8.5 S-7.5 W- 8.0
please i need help with listening. Any one with materials or planning to write, please can you signify lets help each other please

LMAO!! This comment and picture

Distinguished Ladies and Gents of NL... It is with great pleasure that I announce that..

_{I sit down to pee not stand}

Topsmamen:


@Stencil , now is the time to finally indicate that you are a...

I thank God for your life! Congratulations on your PPR. Your faith is very encouraging!
Twas a long and hard journey but it was worth it in the end!

ShininLite:
ALL IS WELL AND WORKING FOR MY ADVANTAGE!
Its PPR after about 11 months post AOR...it has ENDED IN PRAISE...the next phase will be far better on the other side.
On a final note, let everyone stand strong... you will tell a beautiful story at the end if you believe and do not give up!
Peace!

Thanos.. Adunnee.. Thanos came back for her. His true treasure, the unconditional love of a fan.

Adunnee:
Where's Ifeoma77?

Use 8777 on the CRS tool and see what you get.
PNP is great but tasking and a LOOOONGG process. If you can get a higher CRS by just rewriting IELTS then by all means go the "easier" route.

BumyImagination:
Thanks Stencil. My Spouse who is the principal applicant is 33, he has 7years work experience, has an Hnd and scored 8,7,6,7.5 (LRWS) in ielts. He scored 380 after using the CRS calculating tool and that's why we are considering a PNP. Is it a right step to take and how do we go abt it?

For Listening use this channel.
For Reading use this channel.
For Writing Task one
For Writing Task two

Please verify the Writing part. Make sure it's general and not academic. I sent these to some people not too long ago and haven't reverified since then.

benatokwu:
Hello house,

Each time I practice using ielts cambridge, I keep getting between 28 - 32 in listening. Only on rare occasions do I get 35 and above.Please how can I fix this problem as I intend to write ielts next month.Thanks

*Struts Express Entry runway*

Topsmamen:
Loud it Stencil! You worked for it and you got it

If he is the PA, he should aim for 8777 - LRWS
What is your current CRS with his current score?

CRS 450+ would put you in a favorable position.

Hardeyolaotee:
Hello... I greet all generals on this thread. Hubby wrote IELTS December last year and got a band 6.5. Is that bad for starting the other processes? He is the PA.

Yes, your spouse would have to put details on his/her family members. Father, Mother, Siblings.

Vicolak:
Please will spouse also name siblings in EE profile, so spouse's siblings too can claim siblings in canada in future. Gurus answers abeg
@Topsmamen, @ladmarshall etc

Explain why you don't know. Or what you think the alternative answer should be. But it is hard not to know the answer to these questions as they're usually related to what you think/feel about something.
If you are asked "What does Happiness mean to you" (this was a legit question for someone) chances are you will know what to say.

teechedah:
What of if they asked a question I did not know, can someone tell them you don't know the answer?

Actually in Canada and according to IRCC 30 hours per week is full time and less than that is part time. Isn't that awesome? No more 9-5.

ladymarshall:
2. OND is acceptable, but you need another certificate to combine with it to score points for two or more certificates. Also, as an external candidate, your work experience counts while you are schooling but it must be 40 hours per week to equal 1 year experience or 20 hours per weeks for 2 years to equal 1 year experience. Check page 1 for more information.

First thing to remember about the Speaking test. There is no right or wrong answer. They want to see how well you understand and articulate yourself.
Don't look at it as a test, that might scare you a bit. Look at it as if you are simply having a conversation with a stranger. You meet someone, they ask that you a question you may or may not know the answer to but the key is to walk them through your thought process.

I used this method and scored 9 with speaking.

Arosam:
I don't know if i should call it Speech Disability or not, my listening, reading and writing is way better than my speaking. The thought of this gives me goosebumbs.
Am already scoring 8.5, 7, 7.5 on Listening and reading test, i think my writing isn't so bad but speaking scares me. Please guys i need help!!

Uncle Bravo got you on this! He has the Midas touch on IELTS writing. I believe he posted his contact details at some point. You'd find it if you sift through his posts.

Abti:
Ladymarshall reviewed my essay?... yaay! . Thank you so much for the detailed feedback. Thanks to everyone for their input ,you guys have been awesome. I will work on the corrected areas. Meanwhile, I need a coach on this matter @RHEMA, @johnnybravo1990, @ topsmamen, and everyother coach in the house. Please I humbly ask . Thank you.

Lady M is right. Please do as advised. I read about someone in a similar situation. She sent a very polite but straight to the point email to them. They responded with PPR.
If you happen to be pregnant and mention something about wanting to give birth in Canada, that would also move them to act quickly.

ladymarshall:
Raise a CSE or send an email to Accra VO to ask how far. I am not sure if you can call Accra

@Topsmamen @joo2018 @Stencil @Ifeoma77 more suggestions?

Took the words right out of my mouth. lol.
FYI to anyone in this situation. There are awesome men who would marry a single mum with children. With their husbands alive... especially in the western open minded world. Don't loose hope!

ladymarshall:
I have quite radical views @ bolded but I'll be silent on it, let me be culture and religion sensitive here.

*Prostrates*
MVP status achieved.

ladymarshall:
Pardon me if my corrections were harsh, but I'd rather be harsh with you here than the examiner on your exam scripts. 75k must not waste. To make you feel better, I have put the niceties about your essay in bold in my comments The bolded in your essay are your errors.

I saw a similar question in a different forum. Although the "law" says 6 months, the person in question was advised to get one. Remember a lot of things rest on the case officer, so to be on the safe side, I'd recommend getting one.

It is a very simple and quick process too. It is also inexpensive.

newbie4c:
Good day house. Someone said you don't need to apply for US PCC since one didn't spend up to 6 months but 5 months and like 4 days. please, i would like to conform if that this right?

Phew! There is hope yet. I might post my PPR script afterall!

ladymarshall:
EOR successful. I would have upgraded it to a 9/10 due to your convincing LOE but for not trusting in my ability to reconsider and for calling my retired boss out of retirement in such a manner, I minus 0.5 marks. Final score: 8.5/10. I have updated your script score

P.s EOR request is no guarantee of mark upgrade. EOR upgrade is at the discretion of the grader. Marking scheme updated.

Even with a great paying job, this could be our side hustle!

ladymarshall:
You are such a clown for your first sentence!!! But in case we don't get jobs in Canada, immigration office go sure pass Treasury is my specialty, I'll be in charge of the consulting purse.

_{hmmm I need to look into this consulting thing. @Topsmamen @Ifeoma77 I'm ready when you are, I have a feeling we'd make a great team. LadyMarshall can run logistics.}


Bumy, knowing your profile could help give you a better answer. Your age, degree, years of work experience etc.
An overall band of 7 isn't enough these days to secure ITA. You'd need to score 8777 (LRWS). Kindly provide us with more details to better assist you.
PS: The tool your "consultant" used to calculate your CRS is this one. Use it and play around with it to see the best option for you and your family. Good luck!

BumyImagination:
Hi nairalanders. Pls I need your advices. I and my hubby are planning to relocate our family (of three) to Canada. We both had overall bands of 7 in Ielts and our consultant says we will likely need a PNP to boost our scores. Our transcripts was delivered to IQAS since 7th of March 2019 and till date we haven't received an acknowledgement mail from them. My questions are:

1. Has anyone here experienced such delay in acknowledgement with IQAS and how long more do you think we have to wait?
2. Has anyone here done a PNP before and how can we do it on our own because we really don't want to use a consultant again.

I will be waiting for your helpful responses. Thanks

Anytime!

Zara01:
Perfect, thank you!

Oh then you don't need it. It isn't a document people submit unless claiming sibling points.
Please don't complicate your application. They specifically requested passport only. That is enough and they know how to verify these details anyway.

Zara01:
Not at all, I assumed it will be relevant in showing age, no? The International Passport bio data page will suffice?

Are you claiming points from a sibling? Otherwise, a birth certificate is not required for this process.

Zara01:
Hi all, I'm posed with a slight issue regarding my place of birth, please see below.

Birth Certificate: PLACE OF BIRTH - Lagos.
International Passport: PLACE OF BIRTH - Ogun.

The actual place of birth is Ogun so I don't know why my birth certificate reads Lagos.

Will I need to swear an affidavit regarding this or only attach a LOE for the discrepancy?

Thank you.