Ray of Hope - 45th Draw

[smuniverse]

I believe it is due to the International Experience Canada (IEC) program, which opens today. Too many people trying to create a profile might be the reason.

 

[Mrudul]

I am able to access from India. http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index.asp

 

[vensak]

It is extremly laggish. I am tending to be knocked out on bad getway. It is lagging extremly.

 

[samanta60]

Ontario wants 5500 provincial nominees, not 5500 just from human capital stream.
Human capital might be just around 50% or even less of all PNP applicants.
Furthermore there will be people coming whole year with high score.

Hi
Can someone please briefly tell how the provincial nominee programs work? I thought you must have studied in Canada to be able to apply, but according to the discussion here it only depends on the EE score?
Also how people choose what province they should apply?
What are the factors that increase one's chance to get accepted and how much does it cost (application fee maybe)?

I would really appreciate any hint about this.

 

[Dedicated]

Hi
Can someone please briefly tell how the provincial nominee programs work? I thought you must have studied in Canada to be able to apply, but according to the discussion here it only depends on the EE score?
Also how people choose what province they should apply?
What are the factors that increase one's chance to get accepted and how much does it cost (application fee maybe)?

I would really appreciate any hint about this.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/summary-of-eligibility-requirements-for-all-express-entry-pnp-streams-t432937.0.html

 

[JALT]

I don't think that the formal annual target is formally announced until the beginning of the new year. However as since the last quarter of the current year (Oct-Dec 2016) comes from the 2017 quota, they presumably have some formula. The problem it seems that there is a lack of transparency.

I've posted this twice already now.. that's the trouble with this forum - some posts just get covered up so fast with all the rest..

McCallum has to announce the 2017 targets by 1 Nov by law

It's in a few articles, but here's one (macleans are a fairly respectable source)
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/provinces-want-to-ensure-supports-are-in-place-for-immigration-boost/

 

[DamhaSirah]

Dear 1st November 2016, please come quickly...! :-[

 

[ajnj2730]

Hi All,

I have submitted by profile in August with 456 points.
Any hopes for me during jan Feb 2017.
Also any PNP going to open? How to get info on when PNP is going to open for which I can apply.

 

[Sluffy]

Hi All,

I have submitted by profile in August with 456 points.
Any hopes for me during jan Feb 2017.
Also any PNP going to open? How to get info on when PNP is going to open for which I can apply.

Please read 3 posts above yours.

 

[Sluffy]

Some more light about possible quotas

In a recent interview, he was in no mood to dwell on the success of the Syrian refugee effort or suggest it signified all that much. “Yes, Canadians are generous, but that generosity is not unlimited,” he says. “Canadians will accept immigration, but largely for economic reasons. A certain number of refugees, but going forward, the emphasis will be more on immigrants who can quickly contribute to the Canadian economy.”

Source
http://www.macleans.ca/politics/how-the-liberals-are-taking-on-its-toughest-files/

Wohooo ;D

 

[mukulabd]

those possible changes don't sound very helpful though, unless you are some refugee or student in Canada.

 

[thourb]

those possible changes don't sound very helpful though, unless you are some refugee or student in Canada.

Another possible change is that they will be lowering the number of CRS points given to those who have an LMIA backed job offer. This should mean that CRS points will drop significantly and give greater chances to those with high human capital scores. I'm convinced that those who have 460 or more will get an ITA in the coming months and I feel that it's likely CRS will drop down to 450 once the backlog is cleared. Will it drop any lower than that? Only time will tell, but there are a lot of applicants backlogged in the 400-450 band so that will take some time.

 

[vensak]

Another possible change is that they will be lowering the number of CRS points given to those who have an LMIA backed job offer. This should mean that CRS points will drop significantly and give greater chances to those with high human capital scores. I'm convinced that those who have 460 or more will get an ITA in the coming months and I feel that it's likely CRS will drop down to 450 once the backlog is cleared. Will it drop any lower than that? Only time will tell, but there are a lot of applicants backlogged in the 400-450 band so that will take some time.

Unless there will be max. 200 points for LMIA, it will have not much effect.

 

[mukulabd]

Unless there will be max. 200 points for LMIA, it will have not much effect.

150-200 points for job offer sounds reasonable. Anything more than that is more favorable towards job holders with weak human capital. eg. if someone has weak core human capital, say 300 points and gets 250 points for job offer, then that person still stands above others with strong CRS, but lets say that person gets only 150 points for job, then he/she has a total of 450 CRS points and competes with others with good core human capital candidates.

My opinion is that CRS point system should be competitive. Allotting 600 points straight for job offer doesn't make sense. Otherwise just have a different PR category and quota for candidates with job offers.

 

[astralsource]

I wish I was a Syrian refugee.