Express Entry: what other options do I have?

[akrcr24]

Dear All,

I submitted my EE profile on 03 Feb 2020 and got a CRS score of 438.
The EE draws since my profile submission have been on the 470+ range...
At this point, I have no clue how to move forward or improve my score.

While waiting for results, I would like to explore other options to improve my chances at PR, but I'm getting confused with all the information online.
Would any of you have suggestions on other procedures I can undertake to get my Canadian PR?

Below are additional information with regards to my application:
1) NOC Code: NOC 6232 Real Estate Agents & Salespersons. Skill Level B; Skill type 6
2) IELTS Language Scores: (Listening 9.0) (Reading 8.5) (Writing 7.0) (Speaking 7.5) (Overall Band Score 8.0) (CEFR Level C1)
3) ECA Canadian Equivalency Summary: Bachelor's Degree (four years)
4) Below appeared on my EE profile: Federal Skilled Worker - Met

Hope you guys are safe and thank you in advance for your suggestions!

 

[tanvir1982]

I think you better consider PNP programs of different provinces.

 

[dayocanny]

Or learn french

 

[cansha]

Dear All,

I submitted my EE profile on 03 Feb 2020 and got a CRS score of 438.
The EE draws since my profile submission have been on the 470+ range...
At this point, I have no clue how to move forward or improve my score.

While waiting for results, I would like to explore other options to improve my chances at PR, but I'm getting confused with all the information online.
Would any of you have suggestions on other procedures I can undertake to get my Canadian PR?

Below are additional information with regards to my application:
1) NOC Code: NOC 6232 Real Estate Agents & Salespersons. Skill Level B; Skill type 6
2) IELTS Language Scores: (Listening 9.0) (Reading 8.5) (Writing 7.0) (Speaking 7.5) (Overall Band Score 8.0) (CEFR Level C1)
3) ECA Canadian Equivalency Summary: Bachelor's Degree (four years)
4) Below appeared on my EE profile: Federal Skilled Worker - Met

Hope you guys are safe and thank you in advance for your suggestions!

Two factors which can greatly impact your scores are your age and masters degree. You haven't mentioned your age but that is not under your control. You can explore getting a master's degree in addition to other suggestions of exploring PNP and learning French.

 

[akrcr24]

I think you better consider PNP programs of different provinces.

Thanks, yes I’m open to PNP though the process is quite confusing.

Via PNP, I know that the first step is to ”express my interest” to the province before I can get a nomination / notification from them. Upon submission of my EE profile 2 months ago, I have selected all provinces and territories - is this considered “expressing my interest” to those provinces already?

If so, then it looks like I really have no other choice but to just wait and hope for an NOI / low draw scores on EE..... right?

 

[akrcr24]

Or learn french

Thanks, I am also open to learning French but I am afraid this will take some time, much like getting a master’s degree.

I was hoping to find anything else I can do right now or in the immediate future. I would like to ensure that I exhausted all possible options with what I have available right now...

I don’t want to sound like a close-minded whiner, but I did spend on my IELTS / ECA. I want to maximize those results and not let them go to waste.

 

[genruab]

Agents

Thanks, I am also open to learning French but I am afraid this will take some time, much like getting a master’s degree.

I was hoping to find anything else I can do right now or in the immediate future. I would like to ensure that I exhausted all possible options with what I have available right now...

I don’t want to sound like a close-minded whiner, but I did spend on my IELTS / ECA. I want to maximize those results and not let them go to waste.

Surely express your interest in PNP. But it may turn out that you wait for your nomination forever.

You have several options including Canadian grad school pathway maybe.

Learning French will be a great asset in the current trends.

 

[akrcr24]

Two factors which can greatly impact your scores are your age and masters degree. You haven't mentioned your age but that is not under your control. You can explore getting a master's degree in addition to other suggestions of exploring PNP and learning French.

Thanks, I am 26 and have no master’s degree. To be honest, I have no objections getting a master’s degree - I am kicking myself now for not getting one in the past (sooo much time before). I am also open to learning French, but both those options will entail more time and money.

To clarify, it’s no problem to spend more as long as it will expedite my situation. I just want to avoid being counter-productive with my current application. I want to exhaust all my options now and be able to maximize with what I have now (i.e. IELTS / ECA).

Which brings me to the PNP option. Upon submission of my EE profile 2 months ago, I have selected all provinces and territories - is this considered “expressing my interest” to those provinces already?

 

[Wotsit]

Which brings me to the PNP option. Upon submission of my EE profile 2 months ago, I have selected all provinces and territories - is this considered “expressing my interest” to those provinces already?

You have shown interest, a province could pick you out of the EE pool potentially. You can't rely on this to happen sadly.
There's likely a better chance of this by applying to a province directly.

 

[cansha]

Thanks, I am 26 and have no master’s degree. To be honest, I have no objections getting a master’s degree - I am kicking myself now for not getting one in the past (sooo much time before). I am also open to learning French, but both those options will entail more time and money.

To clarify, it’s no problem to spend more as long as it will expedite my situation. I just want to avoid being counter-productive with my current application. I want to exhaust all my options now and be able to maximize with what I have now (i.e. IELTS / ECA).

Which brings me to the PNP option. Upon submission of my EE profile 2 months ago, I have selected all provinces and territories - is this considered “expressing my interest” to those provinces already?

You have age and time on your side. I would say rather than thinking about masters later start thinking about it now. Apart from points it will help in job prospects as well. All the best!

 

[Islander216]

Does your score include 3 years of work experience?

 

[venkatreddy94]

Hi I have score of 444 and NOC 2713 (software engineer) what provinces NOI can i expect and when are the PNP draws going to take place, Really appreciate any answers in this forum

 

[akrcr24]

Does your score include 3 years of work experience?

Hi! Yes it does include 3 years work experience in my home country

 

[akrcr24]

You have shown interest, a province could pick you out of the EE pool potentially. You can't rely on this to happen sadly.
There's likely a better chance of this by applying to a province directly.

I see, ok thanks so I guess I’ll have to search each province’s requirements and apply to them directly

 

[akrcr24]

You have age and time on your side. I would say rather than thinking about masters later start thinking about it now. Apart from points it will help in job prospects as well. All the best!

Okie thank you!