I don't think the CRS scores would shoot up. After today's draw, there should be no candidates in the pool with CRS scores over 452. Unless 3000+ new candidates enter the pool between today and the next draw with scores over 452, the required points are only going to fall.
Sure but I don't have experience on IELTS so I won't be able to provide a comparison.
Celpip itself is not hard at all, but for me, writing is the only challenge to get to CLB9 or higher. The entire test is done using computer including the speaking part. I prepared for it by purchasing online sample test and the free online samples, too.
Overall it's pretty easy to score CLB8 but for CLB9 or max you will probably need more than one try and extra study.
Sure but I don't have experience on IELTS so I won't be able to provide a comparison.
Celpip itself is not hard at all, but for me, writing is the only challenge to get to CLB9 or higher. The entire test is done using computer including the speaking part. I prepared for it by purchasing online sample test and the free online samples, too.
Overall it's pretty easy to score CLB8 but for CLB9 or max you will probably need more than one try and extra study.
Raj just go for it, there is no harm in trying, even if another $300 can give 5 - 10 Point in addition to what you already have then you will get the ITA sooner rather than waiting for it for longer.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has a policy that you are not able to combine scores from different test dates. You can certainly use the test that you received the highest scores on, though.
Also because of my spouse I have lost about 40 point. My current CELPIP scores if without spouse accompanying 470+
I understand CIC reduced points because you basically apply for two people and your wife can collect points too, but I really disagree on this system structure, which I have the choice to apply alone and get the ITA and then apply for my wife after I receive the PR and most likely she will be accepted under Family Sponsorship.
To avoid the temporary separation that might takes 12 months or so!
Why, I can't have the option to select whether my wife collects point or not and still gain the same points as without spouse since we're already in Canada.
I myself have been sitting at 443 for a year (clb10 ielts, outland applicant) and was beginning to lose hope with paused OINP, NS demand EE, and no NB info sessions nearby. But when i saw yesterday's draw i got really excited!!!
I look at it like this- Between 51st and 53rd draw there was a 15-point drop!! And me being 10pts away... Let's keep the hope alive for 440 ppl!!
im really hoping CIC is gonna break the 450 barrier soon, if they continue this trend
The 53rd draw gave us (those between 430-450) a much needed ray of hope. First, the number of ITSAs are on the 3k mark, and even if it drops a little, they are still inviting a substantial number of candidates, which could lead to a major decrease in CRS cut-off.
Also, It showed that the video by the cic agent ( from may i think), saying that they are aiming for low 400s may be true and achievable sometime in the next few draws.