This is me. Do you think I am eligible for PR?

[Catmom]

become an expert in french in 12 months. thats your only hope at 36.

Lol . this means there's no hope ??

 

[navinball]

Lol . this means there's no hope ??

use the crs tool on the cic website to estimate your score. if its not in the 450 range then dont waste your money.

 

[ishangodbole]

Thank you for your honest responses. Also, I am unemployed for the last few months...
I am willing to do this on my own but if I hire a lawyer from canada (as my sister suggested) will that better my chance or shorten the process?
Thanks

Neither.

 

[scylla]

Thank you for your honest responses. Also, I am unemployed for the last few months...
I am willing to do this on my own but if I hire a lawyer from canada (as my sister suggested) will that better my chance or shorten the process?
Thanks

No - having a lawyer won't increase your chances or shorten the process.

 

[Islander216]

You will lose a lot of points for age, that's the biggest issue. Do you have any siblings in Canada who are citizens or PRs?

Calculate your points using the CRS tool:
https://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/crs-tool.asp

See how many points you get.

You would need around 470+ to be competitive in an all programs draw.

 

[indianstudent96]

Like others suggested, start with calculating your CRS score. If it's under 450, it is going to be a tough one. Creating an Express Entry profile does not hurt because there is a chance a province might send a notification of interest to your profile which will almost guarantee you an ITA (you will still need to get the nomination from a province to guarantee an ITA, NOI does not guarantee you an ITA).

 

[dayocanny]

become an expert in french in 12 months. thats your only hope at 36.

You are right. @Catmom learn french. That was how i got ITA at 38. Also try to max out your ielts score. With these and sibling points (15), you should be fine.

 

[scylla]

Lol . this means there's no hope ??

There's always some hope.

Just difficult due to your age. So hard to say if it will be possible.

 

[Catmom]

Thank you everyone. Inorder to test my CRS score, I need IELTS marks... Shall I take that test right away? Is there a mock test that I can take before applying for the final exams?
If I am being honest, learning french in a year sounds a little challenging right now, tempting nevertheless. I will have to start from the scratch and I will be 37 in December

 

[johnsyk]

Thank you everyone. Inorder to test my CRS score, I need IELTS marks... Shall I take that test right away? Is there a mock test that I can take before applying for the final exams?
If I am being honest, learning french in a year sounds a little challenging right now, tempting nevertheless. I will have to start from the scratch and I will be 37 in December

Let me make this simple for you

1 - As everyone suggested, do your CRS calculation and see the score.
2 - Put IELTS as maximum points for the sake of calculating points.
3 - If you do have a masters degree from India, choose, 2 or more degrees. Very few masters from India get masters points.
4 - If you only have a bachelors degree, choose that.
5 - See the final score. If it is less than 460, It becomes tough. Even A PNP isn't possible since Journalist and digital marketing professionals wont get a PNP.
6 - You said you are turning 37 soon... so I would think your score will be around 435 or 440. Highly unlikely to qualify.
7 - It doesn't matter if you do through a lawyer, a consultant or yourself. The rules of qualifying is same for everyone. It doesn't make any difference.
8 - You can always learn french and try?

2016-2017 were the easiest years to qualify. Those days are long gone and its only getting tougher and tougher to move to Canada.

Thanks!

 

[Catmom]

Let me make this simple for you

1 - As everyone suggested, do your CRS calculation and see the score.
2 - Put IELTS as maximum points for the sake of calculating points.
3 - If you do have a masters degree from India, choose, 2 or more degrees. Very few masters from India get masters points.
4 - If you only have a bachelors degree, choose that.
5 - See the final score. If it is less than 460, It becomes tough. Even A PNP isn't possible since Journalist and digital marketing professionals wont get a PNP.
6 - You said you are turning 37 soon... so I would think your score will be around 435 or 440. Highly unlikely to qualify.
7 - It doesn't matter if you do through a lawyer, a consultant or yourself. The rules of qualifying is same for everyone. It doesn't make any difference.
8 - You can always learn french and try?

2016-2017 were the easiest years to qualify. Those days are long gone and its only getting tougher and tougher to move to Canada.

Thanks!

Thank you so much. Checked my score. It is coming to 418.. Highly unlikely to qualify.
Would it be wise to give up on this dream and pursue something else? I mean, I have only invested 24 hours so far in this

Thanks

 

[Catmom]

Thank you. Will check this out. What about studying in Canada? I have always wanted to do my masters in a foreign university. I have good savings with me. When do you reckon Canada might open borders for foreign students? Will that help in getting a mature student grab a PR.

Regarding, how badly I want to go to Canada? I am quite keen. I love nature. I love trail running. I don't have that option here in Mumbai. I have chosen to not get married and have a family so far and I love my independence when I live or travel abroad. I want to live free and run free around nature. Camp outside. It sounds materialist but that's the selfish life I aspire to lead for myself. Canada sounds like an easy and relaxed country that will suit my minimalist and 'mind my own business' lifestyle

 

[Islander216]

Doing a Master's in Canada would be a great way to help you immigrate to Canada.

Well worth looking into.

The nature here is gorgeous.

 

[Catmom]

Awesome. I'll divert my energy in that direction and hope it leads me somewhere...
Any advise on 'How to Apply for Studying in Canada' will help...
Thanks