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TanakaM

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Hey guys a quick question, I have received a request to get a PCC from Oman. CIC website says that it should be issued after you last stayed in the country. But the section on how to get PCC from Oman, CIC says if you are outside Oman you can go back there and get one .
If I do that will that be acceptable to CIC as it will be issued when I am there and not after ?

If you are not a citizen of Oman:

If you live in Oman:
Certificates are only available to people who have lived in Oman for six months or more.


If you have lived in Oman for more than six months, you can:
Go back to Oman to apply in person to the Director of Criminal Investigations OR ask a representative (a friend, relative or colleague) in Oman, with a power of attorney, to apply on your behalf and follow the instructions below.
To be safe I would ask someone to do it on my behalf, but since the instructions say you can go back and do it in person it means you can not be penalised for doing so.

I would still stick to the safe route though.

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TanakaM

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Hi, is there a field in Express Entry that asks for a change in surname?
Hi,

In the Express Entry profile, No, but in the PR application this will be asked.

Regards
 

TanakaM

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I have a 4 years bachelors degree in computer science and 2 year executive MBA. The ECA I got from IQAS is as follows:


1. Your 4 years bachelors degree is comparable to 4 years bachelors with a focus in computer science in Canada
2. Your MBA is comparable for 4 years of BBA in Canada

My question is that do I select bachelors degree in my express entry profile or should I select 2 or more degrees option.
Hi,

There is no option to say two or more..... What you do is select degree for each of them. The system will then automatically give you points for having two or more degrees.

regards
 

TanakaM

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Hi all !!

I have a Bachelor of Laws in my country, Turkey. In the Wes report; the Equivalency Section says Bachelor's degree (4 years) and in the Credential section says Bachelor of Laws.

My understanding is Law is respected as Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession as per http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/eca-conversion.asp (under the Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession section there is an additional section for “Law”)

Does my education level comply with First professional degree or Entry-to-practice professional degree for Express Entry? Or will it considered just a Bachelor’s Degree?
It will just be considered a Bachelors degree.

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rao_hamza

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Mar 5, 2017
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Secondly, it is fine to have this money in your wife's account. All she must do is sign a notorised affidavit giving full consent to the use of the funds for immigration purposes. The fact that she is unemployed is irrelevant.
Thanks a lot for your feedback. However, please confirm if it necessary to get my wife to sign this notorised affidavit? since she will also be coming to Canada once we get the visa.
 

SaFATIMA

Newbie
Oct 27, 2017
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Is it important that the money we show in the bank account should be atleast 6 months old? 1 or 2 months old will not be accepted?
 

AbcCA

Member
Nov 15, 2017
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Hi,

I got my PCC done on 10 July 17.
I received my ITA on 15th Nov 17.

As per my understanding PCC stays valid for 6 months, so from that prospective I am good.

Still I have 2 question

1 :- Since my PCC was not more than 6 months old so, can the PSK, issue PCC on same day without Police Verification ??

2 :- Does a recent PCC means faster processing of application ??

I am in Delhi, last time I requested it took me 2-3 weeks.

Regards,
Hi Avijeet,
I am from Delhi too. Can you please let me know if you took the Delhi police PCC or passport office PCC. Am thoroughly confused. Passport office PCC takes longer and u have to go and waste 2 days there. Please share your experience.
Got ITA on 15 too.
 

abzoo17

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Jun 17, 2017
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To be safe I would ask someone to do it on my behalf, but since the instructions say you can go back and do it in person it means you can not be penalised for doing so.

I would still stick to the safe route though.

regards
Its just none of the friends are now in Oman. I will need to find someone or go there personally and with the police certificate, explain that I followed CIC guidelines and have personally visited Oman to get the PCC
 

honeysood

Newbie
Sep 17, 2017
7
1
Hi Friends,

I called the CIC helpline today in the morning and the representative says I have some good News your file has been "Approved".

He asked me if I received an email to submit my passport - I said no
He asked me what does my account say - I said "BG in process"

I have been looking at my account and email "even in the spam" but have seen no update.

My question is should I be Happy or Concerned do I call the consulate in India

would appreciate all your guidance
 

Jakev

Champion Member
Sep 22, 2017
1,261
639
NOC Code......
0114 and 0125
AOR Received.
14-11-2017
Hi Friends,

I called the CIC helpline today in the morning and the representative says I have some good News your file has been "Approved".

He asked me if I received an email to submit my passport - I said no
He asked me what does my account say - I said "BG in process"

I have been looking at my account and email "even in the spam" but have seen no update.

My question is should I be Happy or Concerned do I call the consulate in India

would appreciate all your guidance
Happy, of course ! Wait for a couple of days (not more than 3), and call them up stating this same verbiage. Last but not the least, ask them which Visa office is processing it and you could send an email to them (after these 3 days) on the status.

Many Congratulations !
 
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rnaaz

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Jul 8, 2010
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Visa Office......
New Delhi
NOC Code......
4131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26/04/2010
It's all on the CIC site: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp

But...

(Please note that this info does not apply to the Federal Skilled Trades Program)

1) Determine your eligibility by doing this CIC quiz http://www.cic.gc.ca/ctc-vac/ee-start.asp

2) Get your language test(s) done. You must get at least CLB 7 in each of the four sections for the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW), Provincial Nomination Program (PNP) or Canadian Experience Class (CEC) streams. But getting CLB 10 gives you maximum points for language.

How does CLB match back to the language tests? That info is here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/tools/language/charts.asp

3) Get your qualifications assessed by doing an Education Credential Assessment. Details here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/assessment.asp

4) Determine the code that best applies to you on the National Occupation Classification (NOC) list http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/noc.asp

The occupation must be NOC 0, A, or B for FSW or CEC.

5) When you have those in hand you create your express entry profile. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/profile.asp and register for the Job Bank http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/home-eng.do?lang=eng

You'll be given points based on your age, education, number of years work experience, and language skills. The points system is detailed here --> http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/express-entry/grid-crs.asp

You'll be in a pool with thousands of other applicants http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/pool.asp

Of course, the more points you have the better. The max is 1200, with 600 of those points coming from your ability to snag a PNP or a job offer with a very hard to get Labour Market Impact Assessment http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

For CEC applicants, the max is 600 but someone who has no work experience in Canada who is only eligible for FSW can only get up to 520 points.

6) Finally, wait for your invitation to apply (ITA). But in the interim you will need to do the following:

a) Have your application fee (C$550 each for principal applicant and spouse) and right of permanent resident fee (C$490 each for principal applicant and spouse) ready
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/fees/fees.asp

b) Identify how you will provide proof of funds http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

c) check out what is required for the police certificates http://www.cic.gc.ca/English/information/security/police-cert/index.asp

d) find out how long it takes to get a date for the medical exam. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-perm.asp

e) contact previous and current employers about them providing job letters. You must have at least 12 months of full-time, or an equal amount in part-time, skilled work experience. Full-time work means at least 30 hours of paid work per week. Work experience while you were a full-time student does not count.

f) research cities in the province(s) where you want to live.


Hello,
We are planning to apply for Canada's Express entry program My husband would be the principal applicant.

Here I need help regarding NOC. My husband's occupation is
Manager- Transactions and risk management .
Could any one please help under which NOC he comes?

And
Do we both have to write the IELTS test prior creating his profile?

Your time and help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
 

Jakev

Champion Member
Sep 22, 2017
1,261
639
NOC Code......
0114 and 0125
AOR Received.
14-11-2017
Hello,
We are planning to apply for Canada's Express entry program My husband would be the principal applicant.

Here I need help regarding NOC. My husband's occupation is
Manager- Transactions and risk management .
Could any one please help under which NOC he comes?

And
Do we both have to write the IELTS test prior creating his profile?

Your time and help would be appreciated!
Thanks!
Try the NOC Code 0125 and see if it aligns to his roles & responsibilities.

If the spouse takes the IELTS, it’d fetch you a maximum of 20 points. As a result, it’s upto you should you wish to earn those points.
 

vjosi

Hero Member
Jun 23, 2017
226
60
tirane
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Rome
NOC Code......
0421
App. Filed.......
01-12-2017
Passport Req..
04-06-2018
LANDED..........
18-10-2018
The only way the system can ask for those documents is if you included them in your work history. Make sure you have deleted them and only put them in your personal history.

regards
Thank you a lot for your response. Will it be considered misrepresentation if I do not include them in my work history but include them in personal history? My lawyer is saying that she will declare the period as unemployed. Which seems so wrong to me.
 

TanakaM

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Thank you a lot for your response. Will it be considered misrepresentation if I do not include them in my work history but include them in personal history? My lawyer is saying that she will declare the period as unemployed. Which seems so wrong to me.
No it is not misrepresentation. Say you were unemployed in personal history when you were is misrepresentation.
So delete it from work history and only mention it in personal history.

regards
 
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