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ImpatientAlligator

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tonight a random chinese woman texted me on whatsapp, she said someone told her my number was recommended if she wanted to buy a house in Canada.
First thought, why my no. is recommended for this and by who
Second Thought, @ImpatientKangaroo was right. Foreigners and Chinese buying all property in Canada from outside
Someone must've given your number instead of @navinball 's number by mistake.
 

cansha

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The amount of documentation and verification landlords ask here is just insane, compared to the US. They literally phoned my employer to check if I'm for real.
Yeah I found the whole process of finding an apartment in Canada quite humiliating compared to US. But then in Canada it is petty difficult to remove a non paying tenant so landlords just go overboard
 

ivicts

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Jun 3, 2020
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Hello, when do you guys think the latest that the CRS cutoff will go down at 470+ range? Will it be possible to be on the early or mid-2023?
 

oinkario

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Hello, when do you guys think the latest that the CRS cutoff will go down at 470+ range? Will it be possible to be on the early or mid-2023?
The equilibrium was about 469 when FHS target was ~100k and draws were mostly all programs.

Now that FHS target is <60k, even if draws remain all-programs (BIG IF HERE), I really doubt the equilibrium will drop much below 480. Not to mention the time it takes to reach that equilibrium due to the long pause of draws.

481 is a dealbreaker in terms of ITA prospects because that’s the realistic maximum for a lot of outlanders, many of whom already try to max out IELTS during the FSW pause. For something like 478, assuming no more quota slash AND no CEC-specific draws AND the candidate does not age above 30, maybe hope for ITA by end of 2023.
 
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ivicts

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Jun 3, 2020
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AOR Received.
25-04-2023
The equilibrium was about 469 when FHS target was ~100k and draws were mostly all programs.

Now that FHS target is <60k, even if draws remain all-programs (BIG IF HERE), I really doubt the equilibrium will drop much below 480. Not to mention the time it takes to reach that equilibrium due to the long pause of draws.

481 is a dealbreaker in terms of ITA prospects because that’s the realistic maximum for a lot of outlanders, many of whom already try to max out IELTS during the FSW pause. For something like 478, assuming no more quota slash AND no CEC-specific draws AND the candidate does not age above 30, maybe hope for ITA by end of 2023.
I currently sit at 474. I wonder if I should learn french... But, the target will be raised in 2023 and 2024 right? My IELTS will expire mid-2024..
 

oinkario

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Nov 2, 2021
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I currently sit at 474. I wonder if I should learn french... But, the target will be raised in 2023 and 2024 right? My IELTS will expire mid-2024..
I suggest trying French for a few months to decide whether to commit learning it for a year or more. With 474 you probably need to wait 12+ months for ITA, during which one might as well learn French.

Also watch out for NOC-based draws coming up. It’s going to be great news for some and bad news for others. I don’t think FHS quota will “ever” return to pre-2021 levels because a new TR2PR, different but permanent, is clearly looming. In 2024 there’s landed Ukrainian refugees to consider as their temporary status ends in 2025. All I’m saying is that these are weird times now. Don’t count on pre-pandemic trends or any constant-trend extrapolation when you can actually do something while waiting.
 
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dxdroid

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tonight a random chinese woman texted me on whatsapp, she said someone told her my number was recommended if she wanted to buy a house in Canada.
First thought, why my no. is recommended for this and by who
Second Thought, @ImpatientKangaroo was right. Foreigners and Chinese buying all property in Canada from outside
This is not happening only in Canada :D
 

ImpatientDragon

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Feb 23, 2022
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Just as we were waiting for Ontario to conduct a Tech or HCP draw, they do another Skilled Trades one.

I don't know why I didn't work as a painter these years, it pays way better, less working hours and a bonus PNP nomination.
The most amusing part is that Canada is inviting NOC specific people but eventually after going to Canada how many of them are really working in their NOC? No one checks that, hence this is a flawed method of taking candidates.
 

dxdroid

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Jun 21, 2021
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The most amusing part is that Canada is inviting NOC specific people but eventually after going to Canada how many of them are really working in their NOC? No one checks that, hence this is a flawed method of taking candidates.
This is another story :/ and unfortunately it is true. Most people do not endup in their NOCs.
 
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I currently sit at 474. I wonder if I should learn french... But, the target will be raised in 2023 and 2024 right? My IELTS will expire mid-2024..
Here's one way to look at it. With 474, you're not getting an ITA. Period. If you learn french, there is a small chance. And you're right, that might not be enough by 2023 or 2024.

But if you want to play probabilities, it's really simple.

Do nothing = no ITA.
Learn french = Small chance of maybe getting an ITA

To be honest, the time to learn french was last year. The odds of it being enough for 2023 are low in my opinion
 

ivicts

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Jun 3, 2020
241
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NOC Code......
4012
AOR Received.
25-04-2023
I suggest trying French for a few months to decide whether to commit learning it for a year or more. With 474 you probably need to wait 12+ months for ITA, during which one might as well learn French.

Also watch out for NOC-based draws coming up. It’s going to be great news for some and bad news for others. I don’t think FHS quota will “ever” return to pre-2021 levels because a new TR2PR, different but permanent, is clearly looming. In 2024 there’s landed Ukrainian refugees to consider as their temporary status ends in 2025. All I’m saying is that these are weird times now. Don’t count on pre-pandemic trends or any constant-trend extrapolation when you can actually do something while waiting.
Hello, thanks for your advice.
It all seems gloomy nowadays for Canadian immigration for outland applicants.
Another way that I can think of besides learning french is to get an LMIA-exempt job offer since I have experience and am currently working as a research assistant (no Ph.D.).
Based on my research, a researcher is eligible for LMIA exempt work permit.
This way I can get one year of Canadian work experience and/or job offer points after a year.
However, my question is how difficult is it to get a job as a research assistant in universities or research institutes in Canada even though it is LMIA-exempt?
I heard that it is difficult to get a job in Canada, but that difficulty is mostly due to LMIA, so if I apply from outside Canada for an LMIA-exempt occupation would that make it easier to get a job offer?
 
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ivicts

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Jun 3, 2020
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25-04-2023
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Here's one way to look at it. With 474, you're not getting an ITA. Period. If you learn french, there is a small chance. And you're right, that might not be enough by 2023 or 2024.

But if you want to play probabilities, it's really simple.

Do nothing = no ITA.
Learn french = Small chance of maybe getting an ITA

To be honest, the time to learn french was last year. The odds of it being enough for 2023 are low in my opinion
Hi thanks for the motivations, I am also currently looking at whether it is possible to get an LMIA-exempt job offer (see above post). If it's not possible, I will look into learning french. When you studied french did you study alone? or you had some tutors?
Why do you think the odds are low in 2023?