Got ITA but no idea HOW!?

[asd1985]

**I've posted this in the "Express Entry in a nutshell" Thread as well, as i dont know where it's more appropriate to make this post**


Hey guys, i'll try to keep this concise so that you will be able to help me more effectively.

A) I submitted my file on 3rd of October 2016. My points were 406 (initially 411 but i lost 5 points due to age), until yesterday.
B) I updated my profile yesterday. I only updated my Canadian education section, which was supposed to get me 30 additional points.
C) Till yesterday, i was getting zero points for Canadian WE, since 6 months of my work done done under my own Inc-operation.

Now, today my file got updated and BOOM! I got an ITA and now my points are 526! Before you congratulate me, i've to say that i'm super confused as to how this happened so i'm sharing some details so that you can help me.

The letter says, "Based on the information you provided us in your Express Entry profile, we are pleased to invite you to apply for
permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class".

Additional points are as follows:
CRS – Human Capital – Canadian Work Experience: Earlier= 0, now =40. ( I've worked for my own Inc (for 6 months out of 12 months required) but i did not check the "self-employed" box at the bottom, since technically i'm working for an Incorporation. I'm calling them on the phone to see if they can clarify if i messed this up or not, but please guide me.)

CRS – Skill Transferability – Education: Earlier=25, now= 50. (No idea why the points jumped since my IELTS was not 8/7/7/7, but 8/6.5/7.5/7.5.)

CRS – Skill Transferability – Foreign Work Experience: Earlier=25, now =50. (No idea how and why. I've 4 years of WE but i was only getting 25 points, since i had 8/6.5/7.5/7.5 in IELTS. I was told here that for me to get 50 points, i'll need 8/7/7/7. So this makes no sense to me)

CRS – Canadian Education- Earlier= 0, now = 30. (this makes sense after recent rules change).

So, i should be happy but i'm more confused than happy right now.

Suggestions/ ideas/ thoughts?

 

[thinkshady]

**I've posted this in the "Express Entry in a nutshell" Thread as well, as i dont know where it's more appropriate to make this post**


Hey guys, i'll try to keep this concise so that you will be able to help me more effectively.

A) I submitted my file on 3rd of October 2016. My points were 406 (initially 411 but i lost 5 points due to age), until yesterday.
B) I updated my profile yesterday. I only updated my Canadian education section, which was supposed to get me 30 additional points.
C) Till yesterday, i was getting zero points for Canadian WE, since 6 months of my work done done under my own Inc-operation.

Now, today my file got updated and BOOM! I got an ITA and now my points are 526! Before you congratulate me, i've to say that i'm super confused as to how this happened so i'm sharing some details so that you can help me.

The letter says, "Based on the information you provided us in your Express Entry profile, we are pleased to invite you to apply for
permanent residence under the Canadian Experience Class".

Additional points are as follows:
CRS – Human Capital – Canadian Work Experience: Earlier= 0, now =40. ( I've worked for my own Inc (for 6 months out of 12 months required) but i did not check the "self-employed" box at the bottom, since technically i'm working for an Incorporation. I'm calling them on the phone to see if they can clarify if i messed this up or not, but please guide me.)

CRS – Skill Transferability – Education: Earlier=25, now= 50. (No idea why the points jumped since my IELTS was not 8/7/7/7, but 8/6.5/7.5/7.5.)

CRS – Skill Transferability – Foreign Work Experience: Earlier=25, now =50. (No idea how and why. I've 4 years of WE but i was only getting 25 points, since i had 8/6.5/7.5/7.5 in IELTS. I was told here that for me to get 50 points, i'll need 8/7/7/7. So this makes no sense to me)

CRS – Canadian Education- Earlier= 0, now = 30. (this makes sense after recent rules change).

So, i should be happy but i'm more confused than happy right now.

Suggestions/ ideas/ thoughts?

Please try CRS tool and see if the score matches your profile score.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp

 

[asd1985]

Please try CRS tool and see if the score matches your profile score.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp

Thanks! i did. so if i count my "Canadian WE" as one year, the scores match (526). If i count it as under 1 year, score drops to 436. So the question boils down to this: does working for an Inc. that you founded, count as WE or not?
I've not checked the "self employed" box as technically, i'm incorporated. I called them but they wont answer any questions regarding EE on the phone. How can i get this clarified officially?

 

[jes_ON]

Thanks! i did. so if i count my "Canadian WE" as one year, the scores match (526). If i count it as under 1 year, score drops to 436. So the question boils down to this: does working for an Inc. that you founded, count as WE or not?
I've not checked the "self employed" box as technically, i'm incorporated. I called them but they wont answer any questions regarding EE on the phone. How can i get this clarified officially?

Are you the sole owner of your corporation?

 

[asd1985]

Are you the sole owner of your corporation?

Its me and my dad. But my dad does not reside in Canada.

 

[jes_ON]

Generally, a business owner is considered self-employed, even if you are an employee of your own corporation. It might depend on the % of ownership (not sure how much that might be).

Consider who would write your letter of employment - you? Your dad? That would be self-employment : )

 

[asd1985]

Generally, a business owner is considered self-employed, even if you are an employee of your own corporation. It might depend on the % of ownership (not sure how much that might be).

Consider who would write your letter of employment - you? Your dad? That would be self-employment : )

I get what you're saying; i wish they had clarified this self-employment Vs. Inc-operation thing somewhere. Now i have an ITA which i'll have to turn down, and i'm turning it down not based on concrete info, but on an estimate. :'(

 

[Aquib]

I get what you're saying; i wish they had clarified this self-employment Vs. Inc-operation thing somewhere. Now i have an ITA which i'll have to turn down, and i'm turning it down not based on concrete info, but on an estimate. :'(

Why don't you go and see some qualified professional. They can review your docs and advice you accordingly.