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[aamool]

If the college level certificate equals to a post secondary, he should be able to

Don't remember the exact reference, but I think generally a certificate has to be a year or more (and from a recognized institution) to qualify.

However, I think you should know the answer as soon as you look at your ECA. Anecdotally, I've heard that you can different results from different organizations - with WES being the toughest (at least on Indian Institutions) but unfortunately the fastest.

 

[aamool]

Hi All,

I had a question regarding an error in my (already submitted) application.

Background - I have a work ex (Jan'13 to Dec'13) for which I have not claimed points. However, I have mentioned it in my personal history and explained in Letter of Explanation that I have not claimed points for this.

Problem - In the LOE, I have mentioned Mar'13 to Dec'13 erroneously, instead of Jan'13 to Dec'13.

Potential solutions??? - Shall I update it via the web form? or just leave it as it is since I haven't claimed points for it?

It would be great if someone could help me out on this. I don't want my application to be rejected on the basis of misrepresentation, but at the same time, I don't want to update it for a minor mistake like this (or should I?)

Any help will be appreciated.

I think you should be okay. As long as you don't have any gaps (i.e. the information you submitted in the form is complete and accurate), they should just ignore the LOE for this. As it's not something that affects points, my (non-expert) opinion is that they won't even bother to look at it.

Out of curiosity - how many issues did you address in your LOE?

 

[aamool]

Hi:

I have a question......

Is a degree in medical technology considered a professional degree for express entry, or a regular degree?

I believe it's a normal degree, although degrees in medicine are considered professional ones.

If you look here, https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/express-entry/documents/education-assessed/read-report.html, I believe all the "medical" degrees that are deemed professional degrees are those that let you practice as a medical doctor - which I assume your degree does not. (you need to choose Comprehensive Ranking Score from the drop down, and click the see points button). Clicking on a hyperlink from one of the eligible degrees, I see this explanation:

"For Express Entry, only degrees in these fields can earn equal points to a Master’s degree:

• medicine
• veterinary medicine
• dentistry
• podiatry
• optometry
• law
• chiropractic medicine
• pharmacy

For example, a 4-year nursing degree is not considered a first professional degree. It would earn you the same number of points as a Bachelor’s degree."

However, the litmus test is what the Educational Credential Assessment says...

All the best.

 

[aamool]

Hello All,
i had a profile which was expired in February 2019.what will be the proper way to make another profile.
do i need to withdraw or cancel my profile first, because the information which i provided when i prepared it still exist in profile although its expired.would i need to sign up again with a different user name or password.please guide.

I believe you just create a new profile from your existing account. There's no issue of duplication because it's out of the pool already.

 

[BhavaniShankar]

Yes, there was a question like "Have you been working full-time for the employer on their current work permit for at least one year? (Or for an equal amount of part time work?) and for which I said "NO" , since I started working from Apr-2019 onwards. This rule of 1 year working was mentioned for CEC category only and for FSW. As I mentioned , last year when I was in India , I was able to create my profile by answering "NO" to the same question and my profile got created but could not proceed as I my CRS score was low. This time my CRS score is good but could not profile. I know for CEC category I need to work for 1 year with current WP. Wondering why the profile could not be created with my current residence as "Canada"

Can someone confirm me whether I need to work in Canada for atleast 1 year inorder to qualify under FSW category. I thought the 1 year clause is only for CEC category. I created my profile but it was not qualified and I am not sure why I am not qualified. Is there any phone no that I can call to understand why my profile was not qualified? Solicit a quick response from someone to confirm whether I need to wait for 1 year to qualify under FSW category if I am working in Canada.

 

[Shanekia]

How long did it take to get the ppr after submitting your biometrics?

 

[Jenish Vaghasiya]

Hi there,
I have been eligible for both EE and MPNP, my goal is to settle in Mannitoba, can anyone suggest which way is faster? Like Provincial login or EE login?

 

[markmw]

This forum has been so helpful so I thought I would contribute something now that my application is approved.

This will be only relevant to those who got ITA. There were few things that got me worried during application and waiting process.

• Even if my last name is consistent across my documents, on some important documents I have abbreviation for my first and middle name and sometimes my middle name is omitted. When I filled my application after ITA, for the question that said ''Has this person ever used any other name'' I said yes and then I attached a one and same name affidavit.
• My company has been through several changes including name changes. This means I had a different logo & name on my documents than what the company is called right now. I explained this in LOE and linked an article published online.
• My HR didn’t write me R&R. So I have two references letters. One from HR with everything CIC requires except R&R and the other from my boss with R&R as well as other details mentioned in the HR mail ( other than the salary ). I also attached salary slip and offer letter.
  
• In my personal history, due to internship, there was an overlap of work & education, I just explained that in LOE
• I had few travels I just couldn’t remember the details. I wrote in my LOE that I have been to so and so countries but I don’t remember details
• My bank refused to write in the letter the 6 months average balance, so I have the monthly balance for 6 months printed and stamped
• My bank didn’t write the date of profile creation but rather the age of the account and I explained that in LOE
• I was requested for two PCC even if I didn’t live there for 6 month fully ( both 5 months). However, my visa for both were active for over 6 months even if I left early.
  
• For PCC that requires a letter from CIC, in place of the PCC , put a letter with screen shot of CIC stating that country requires a letter to retrieve PCC
  
• Even if I have several things to be explained in my LOE, I kept it as short as I can ( 4 pages) so they can actually read it. I didn’t give CIC more information than they asked for.
  
• Even if i find this forum extremely helpful, i always cross checked with CIC website
  
• Please be careful when you fill the travel part post ITA. It is very easy to select travel ''no'' when scrolling up and down with keyboard and that totally deleted all my entry. Luckily I caught it and was very careful when I checked the travel section from then on.

This are all the little things I remember and had me worried. I am no expert and this is all from my experience. Good luck everyone!

 

[VisaExperts]

Can someone confirm me whether I need to work in Canada for atleast 1 year inorder to qualify under FSW category. I thought the 1 year clause is only for CEC category. I created my profile but it was not qualified and I am not sure why I am not qualified. Is there any phone no that I can call to understand why my profile was not qualified? Solicit a quick response from someone to confirm whether I need to wait for 1 year to qualify under FSW category if I am working in Canada.

As far as I know, in order to receive the thumbs up from the stream, you need to have job offer from the Canadian employer.

 

[sameera_rathore]

Hi everyone,

I have a question.
I am trying to improve my CRS score and in order to do that I am thinking to do a course from Pakistan from virtual university, and I am located in UAE. Its a one year course and I have seen that WES evaluates virtual university of Pakistan degrees, but since its a distance learning course, would WES provide me one year equivalency diploma for my course once its done?

Thank you all.

 

[mdilushi]

Can someone confirm me whether I need to work in Canada for atleast 1 year inorder to qualify under FSW category. I thought the 1 year clause is only for CEC category. I created my profile but it was not qualified and I am not sure why I am not qualified. Is there any phone no that I can call to understand why my profile was not qualified? Solicit a quick response from someone to confirm whether I need to wait for 1 year to qualify under FSW category if I am working in Canada.

For FSW no need of Canadian experience. You need minimum 1 year of skilled work experience outside canada.

 

[VisaExperts]

Hi everyone,

I have a question.
I am trying to improve my CRS score and in order to do that I am thinking to do a course from Pakistan from virtual university, and I am located in UAE. Its a one year course and I have seen that WES evaluates virtual university of Pakistan degrees, but since its a distance learning course, would WES provide me one year equivalency diploma for my course once its done?

Thank you all.

If the university is recognized by WES and your degree clearly specifies the diploma then I think it will recognize the degree.

 

[hisham1406]

Hi,

I received my ita today and was filling the form.

In the initial form before the ita there was a question if I have a relative in Canada. I had answered no at that time.

Now again in the ita form they ask the same question. I just realised that I have an uncle in Canada who is living there for some time now. He is a PR.

Now what do I do? Do I just say no since I dont want to claim any points for him? Or if I say yes now, there will be discrepancy from the original form in which I had said no.

Would appreciate a response.

Thanks

 

[tushar2485]

Hi Friends,
I am recently deputed to Canada on work permit. I am expecting the ITA by July '19. How should I be showing POF from my Indian (HDFC). Has anyone gone through similar situation?

 

[Cee35]

Hi any assistance with NOC 3012?