Ray of hope - FSW - 1

[joconstantine]

Congrats for the applicants who got ITA today! I missed it due to the tie breaking rule. However, I expect that the cut off score will drop significantly in the few coming draws maybe to something around 465 before IELTS and evaluation reports catch up, then the cut off score will increase again!
What do you think guys?

The score will surely drop. how much will it do, I don’t know. But it will drop far below 478.

CECs have created their own thread
https://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/ray-of-hope-cec.693605/

I hope we refrain from spreading any negativity there.

 

[Anigow1234]

I have actually applied to Oinp 7 days ago. Is it better to withdraw this application and go directly by EE? My oinp application is still in submitted status, so I think I can have my money back.

Hey, I have been watching the forum for a while now. And to give a shirt summary of our journey. Our Wes took 4-5 months for completion and we entered the pool in November 2019 with a score of 467. There were no draws below 470 since then.
However, when we started losing hope, we got OINP letter of interest in feb...we took it up because there was no way we would get an ita with 467.
We got the nomination in June.

Just an advice - it's really hard to predict the scores now, I think if you've OINP in hand, you should go for it.
Better to earn that back, than regret.

 

[hellokady]

I received the ITA ! Finally, after 4 months of wait. Congrats to everyone !

 

[hydrizxcv]

I have 475. I am planning on re-writing IELTS if the score doesn't decrease the next time. Is it an overreaction on my part?

 

[ecko199x]

hi guys,

why i haven’t received my ITA with 480 do you guys know how long it would take ?

 

[tony87]

I have 475. I am planning on re-writing IELTS if the score doesn't decrease the next time. Is it an overreaction on my part?

If you can spare a few hundred dollars and you're confident you'll get a higher IELTS score, why not? Better on the safe side since things aren't predictable at all this year. Who can say for sure there'll be another FSW draw in two weeks?

 

[7574323]

Congratulations to those who got (and will receive) ITAs today! Very inspiring.

 

[7574323]

I started watching videos about IELTS and got scared on Speaking part! There are times when I speak, I get emotional or nervous. Sometimes, when I try to formulate ideas in my head, I tend to feel pressure because my English is limited. Haha.

I'm planning to take IELTS by the end of the year.

I am considering British Council... are they good?

From what I read, there are two ways to do the examination: Written or Computerised. Which one is better?

 

[hydrizxcv]

If you can spare a few hundred dollars and you're confident you'll get a higher IELTS score, why not? Better on the safe side since things aren't predictable at all this year. Who can say for sure there'll be another FSW draw in two weeks?

Yes, that's my thinking as well. Do we have a convenient way of finding the nearest open IELTS centers? In the https://www.ieltsusatest.org/IELTS website it is asking us to choose every single city to check if they are open now. Is there a list of open IELTS centers somewhere?

 

[samirsam]

I have 475. I am planning on re-writing IELTS if the score doesn't decrease the next time. Is it an overreaction on my part?

yes

 

[hydrizxcv]

yes

Okay. I don't agree but I cannot find any test center near me. All of them closed. The only IELTS test center operating seems to be in Portland, OR which seems to be a cross country drive or a flight (scared due to COVID19) so I am probably not booking anything now.

 

[Praveen32]

Congratulations everyone for the resumption of FSWs ... we all have been eagerly awaiting for this day ..happy for everyone who have received invitations

guys ... let’s keep this thread active as we need each other’s help for information..
Now the actual test will begin now .. how many new profiles would enter the pool during this era ? The next draw will provide us with answers....

Keeping my fingers crossed .. way below at 456!! Let’s be positive

 

[Praveen32]

Let’s remain positive as positive thoughts attracts good things. I wish that all the 470s to receive their ITAs as soon as possible. They must have been on the edge esp the past 3/4 months !

 

[Praveen32]

J

yes

Just relax
After 1 more draw, you ll be in

 

[7574323]

Congratulations everyone for the resumption of FSWs ... we all have been eagerly awaiting for this day ..happy for everyone who have received invitations

guys ... let’s keep this thread active as we need each other’s help for information..
Now the actual test will begin now .. how many new profiles would enter the pool during this era ? The next draw will provide us with answers....

Keeping my fingers crossed .. way below at 456!! Let’s be positive

Hopefully they will consider applicants with CRS score of 410+, although it's very unlikely haha.