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Ray of Hope - 69th Draw

andieangel

Champion Member
Feb 13, 2017
1,621
4,858
Croatia
Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
1311
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
You should go with OINP if it re-opens that early.

EDIT: There are a lot of people here who will tell you to wait for direct ITA and they themselves go ahead and apply for PNPs. Dont fall to the words of such people. Dont worry about 1500 dollars. You will likely earn that back in 10 days when you reach Canada :)
I don't know anyone here in forum who did such a thing, advise against NOI and then did that on their own. People come here for advice and it's a free place to give your opinion. There are a lot of aspects to consider when someone wants or doesn't want to go with OINP.
 

tjsecondtry

Hero Member
May 11, 2017
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https://smallpdf.com/

A solution for all your PDF stuff :)

Do update us on your visa :)
I thought about using an online tool, and it might have worked. However, it was bank statements, etc, and sending that to a "free" website seemed risky.

It also might not have worked any better. The problems were created by the process of merging 12 files and trying to remove useless pages. And also by the way graphics were input to a word document before it was saved to pdf.

I think it was the "flattening" that finally gave me a full file.
 

AlliBatista

Champion Member
Aug 19, 2016
1,131
3,198
Brazil
Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
2281
Ya rare draws, sudden increase in the 440+ bracket specially in the last week.

Don't know whether they will have another draw in August or not now.
Hard to predict without CIC giving any detailed information. I still think it's a mixture of the june updates, plus summer vacations, plus the normal decreased number in invitations that always happens during this time of year.

If the pattern from previous years is to be believed, they should start increasing the invitations again in september or october.
 

CA_India

Star Member
Jun 27, 2017
114
288
I am missing cut offs by very less margins. I am at 439. It's frustrating to desperately wait for the draw and then see it above my 439 by 1/2 points.

I hope the frequency of cut off increases soon.
 
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cankrk

Star Member
Jun 28, 2017
53
83
Ya rare draws, sudden increase in the 440+ bracket specially in the last week.

Don't know whether they will have another draw in August or not now.
I also hope that it's the summer slowdown, similar like last year. And that they potentially watch their quota more closely. Not sure when they'll start considering the issued ITA's as coming from the next year's quota. Maybe September / October?
 

mqamar1994

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2016
855
1,650
29
Canada
Category........
PNP
NOC Code......
2173
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
01-07-2017
Nomination.....
19-07-2017
AOR Received.
07-08-2017
Med's Done....
28-07-2017
Passport Req..
08-01-2018
LANDED..........
18-06-2018
I thought about using an online tool, and it might have worked. However, it was bank statements, etc, and sending that to a "free" website seemed risky.

It also might not have worked any better. The problems were created by the process of merging 12 files and trying to remove useless pages. And also by the way graphics were input to a word document before it was saved to pdf.

I think it was the "flattening" that finally gave me a full file.
Smallpdf is secured. You can have a paid account @ 6$/mo as well.

You could have converted it back to word, removed the useless pages and back to pdf again.

Anyways your issue is resolved :)
 
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alfred0

Hero Member
Feb 10, 2015
348
445
Toronto
I also hope that it's the summer slowdown, similar like last year. And that they potentially watch their quota more closely. Not sure when they'll start considering the issued ITA's as coming from the next year's quota. Maybe September / October?
There is no ITA quota, only landed immigrants/PR gained quota.

As of today or July, whoever gets ITA and let's say it takes maximum 6 months processting time, he/she/they will be counted in the 2018 Immigrants quota. If 4 or less months processing, they are still in 2017 quota;)
 

alfred0

Hero Member
Feb 10, 2015
348
445
Toronto
So, IRCC should be up to speed now, as the summer break is kind of over.
Not until kids go back to school. Some of my Canadian friends have a 3 weeks vacation starting from Today. We having a Civic Holiday(7th August) coming this monday in Canada and Labour Day(4th) in September. Also, some people might take the whole month vacation.
Lots of vacation for them:)
 

iamxty

Champion Member
Mar 13, 2017
2,341
4,309
Singapore
Category........
PNP
NOC Code......
2174
App. Filed.......
09-07-2017
Nomination.....
01-08-2017
AOR Received.
07-09-2017
File Transfer...
04-11-2017
Passport Req..
08-03-2018
Hello my friend, I'm so glad to hear you and you are with us as usual, that's a main point and it means a lot to us, believe me. And Congratulations on your nomination, couldn't point out that, coz was really busy with my baby boy and my wife. Thank God, they are OK and now home.

As you said, my friends (active, newbies and short time visitors), do not lose your hope, keep it with you all the time, your ITA is coming, remember the last year, everyone was telling CRS would never come down 440 or even 445, now we all saw CRS 413 and soon we will witness CRS 400 and even lower, coz as @andieangel (Secretary General ;)) told us earlier that those who are eligible and trying to work very hard on improving their CRS score deserve an ITA :)

@iamxty please visit us here when you get the chance and good luck for your post-ITA process. Ask any help (even though you know everything ;)) if you need, we will support as we are doing to our Sister @Wandering Mind ; Believe me, we need you without doubt and you need us :p Hope we will catch up you very soon and celebrate together our birthday parties, organize parties for kids and may be short trip across Canada.

PS: I feel now CIC will launch their regular draw-out system, I mean big size and 2-3 draws a month, sometimes back-to-back draws, hopefully we will have our ITAs very soon ;):) Plz everyone try to be critical thinker, not critical person who always see the negative in everything. Last point to tell you all: NEVER BACK DOWN and DO NOT GIVE A ROOM IN YOUR HEART for THE NEGATIVITY :):cool: because you all set already a reasonable GOAL.
Thank you. Do not worry about us, take your time and enjoy every moment with your family. :)

I will never leave this group until you all get your ITA then we start another legacy in this forum.

I have not started my eAPR yet. The last time I logged in was after the draw. I will definitely need all of you and this thread's enthusiasm and positive vibe with the long wait post-eAPR, I think I will really go crazy this time :D

Keep the ray alive! All the best to us! :)
 

rekhabishop

Star Member
Jun 19, 2017
132
163
Not until kids go back to school. Some of my Canadian friends have a 3 weeks vacation starting from Today. We having a Civic Holiday(7th August) coming this monday in Canada and Labour Day(4th) in September. Also, some people might take the whole month vacation.
Lots of vacation for them:)
hehehe I secretly hope that it's not true and that we see a draw on 9th of August!

But well, yes. The vacation is till 5th of September. My niece and nephew are enjoying the summer break. Canada has got to give me a reason to celebrate along with them. :p