Brazalot
Hi
I have read some pretty harrowing things on here about them. I applied myself to EE, got accepted and have 400 poitns and am awaiting an ITA but the lowest thats ever been offered is 446 points, and my time is running out. I spoke to Brazalot and he said if I get provinical nominee from Ontario - where I plan to go- it will add enough points to warrant the boost I need. It all seemed very convincing but now I am worried- has anyone else got provincial nominee themselves? |
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The lowest it has ever dropped to is 413, not 446. You can see the previous rounds of invitations here:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...-previous.html |
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It’s gone much lower than 446 - 415 iirc? But you don’t need to do a separate app for Ontario PNP, simply to be in the EE pool and to have selected Ontario. They then look at those scoring over 400 in the pool and select them from that.
HTH. |
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You can also see the previous rounds of NOIs (Notifications of Interest) issued by Ontario here:
http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNPNEW.html |
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I agree that it has gone lower but without upping my score above 400 I still stand no chance. So Brazalot suggested I try the provincial nominee route as this will add points. He 'claimed' there is a way to apply that doesn't require work experience in canada and doesn't require a job offer but does require you to appeal to their skills and that Brazalot would help make the application all singing and dancing to appeal to them- i am skeptical...but def can't seem to ffind any application I can do myself for provincial nominee which doesn't require this. I thought I might get a few other quotes from immigration lawyers but all seem to charge for the initial consultation and people such as sterling charge £100 just for an initial chat! I have already paid my £50 to brazalot so reluctant to shed out twice as much again
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As said above, you simply need over 400 points and to select Ontario as part of your EE app. No need for singing and dancing anything - it’s ticking one box! :lol:
Whether you’re picked on not will depend on your score and skills, but it’s all done on your EE profile, so Brazalot can’t improve your chances, no matter what they claim. At 400 points, you’re technically eligible, but in all honesty your chances are fairly low as most NOI’s have been issued to those scoring quite a bit more iirc. |
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Thanks- thats what I feared- they gave me 3 options- one was to do a study visa, one was skilled entry- which is what I already have but to appeal to ontario to boost points, and the 3rd was self employed... hmm it did sound to good to be true- such a shame as does feel like a lot of money down the drain even applying and nothign I can do to improve my points, so bye bye canadian dream :(
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Re: Brazalot
Originally Posted by naomiharvey
(Post 12480090)
Thanks- thats what I feared- they gave me 3 options- one was to do a study visa, one was skilled entry- which is what I already have but to appeal to ontario to boost points, and the 3rd was self employed... hmm it did sound to good to be true- such a shame as does feel like a lot of money down the drain even applying and nothign I can do to improve my points, so bye bye canadian dream :(
Or a job offer? That would get you enough points. How old are you, and does it have to be Ontario or would you consider other provinces? If you have a partner, what do they do? |
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Thought I'd chime in here and see if there are any other ways of improving the score. Even if its just an extra 10 or so, thats an extra 10 points more likely to get chosen for pnp. For us, IELTS scores were the deciding factor, it changed our score from below 400 to scoring 470 when we got CBL 9's and above for everything.
The Ontario PNP, like others say, isn't something Brazalot can do anything about really. aside from glorifying job roles if you did get invited, but then you risk lying. |
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Ok so I work in Tv as a producer/head of development so I am freelance, been in this role for 12 years- hence self employment route potential- though haven't been self employed for a fair few years I have been PAYE.
IELTS I scored max on all but reading which I got a 7 not a 9 so Brazalot felt that woudln't give me much. I have a 1st Hons BA in media and psychology and and HPD in Solution Focused Therapy but as its only 150 hours taught and not an academic it doesn't count for anything. Job offers in my industry aren't worth going for unless you have PR as you have to have a years contract- most in Tv are fixed term and max 3 months at a time. Equally it costs the company money to employ a brit and a hassle and unless they have PR they don't get the same tax breaks that they get for employing canadians so jobs without PR are far and few between. I could do a masters but thats another year and about 9k to do it |
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Oh also I am 36 not married and no kids and no candadian relatives and not moving along with a partner. I ticked Ontario, BC and Alberta on my EE application as provinces I would consider
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ha ha has my situation rendered people speechless:) xx
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Originally Posted by naomiharvey
(Post 12480579)
ha ha has my situation rendered people speechless:) xx
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LOL
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Originally Posted by naomiharvey
(Post 12480112)
Ok so I work in Tv as a producer/head of development so I am freelance, been in this role for 12 years- hence self employment route potential- though haven't been self employed for a fair few years I have been PAYE.
Originally Posted by naomiharvey
(Post 12480112)
IELTS I scored max on all but reading which I got a 7 not a 9 so Brazalot felt that woudln't give me much.
Originally Posted by naomiharvey
(Post 12480112)
I could do a masters but thats another year and about 9k to do it
Originally Posted by naomiharvey
(Post 12480112)
I ticked Ontario, BC and Alberta on my EE application as provinces I would consider
From what you've said, I only see a few options - study permit (as you've not got a family, that's probably your quickest route if you have the funds), getting a job offer, or finding a lovely Canadian to marry. :lol: Have you been over and job hunted in person? That is crucial and may make all the difference. If so, get over there again and again, schmooze the hell out of people and you may just impress them enough. If they don't mind waiting for you, then they could do a PR only LMIA app, which wouldn't cost them anything and would mean they'd then be employing a Canadian PR, so would still get the tax breaks too.
Originally Posted by naomiharvey
(Post 12480579)
ha ha has my situation rendered people speechless:) xx
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Thanks for the reply- In the past 5 years sadly no- my last tax return for self employment was last year - I am still registered to do a return next April, but prior to that I was PAYE and so last self employment that I have evidence for- as in tax return was 2011. The trouble with TV is if you invoice or are PAYE is down to your company.
Regarding study- I am concerened that I will be over there on a study visa and still risk not getting PR as I would have to apply at teh end of the study visa- I don't want ot have started a new life only to return. Also I fear about income whilst over there if I study and I have a dog so student accomodation etc could be an issue. Sorry I rechecked and I aslo ticked PEI, Nova Scotia. I have noticed for PEI you can actually actively apply to them for expression of interest so did that last night. My understanding is as long as you enter the country and live for a while in the area you apply under you are then free to move. I love the maratimes and would be more than happy to take some time doing a job outside my career as I am also an author so could use it for writing time. Apologies I didn't mean to bump I didn't realise that x |
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Originally Posted by naomiharvey
(Post 12480888)
Apologies I didn't mean to bump I didn't realise that x
As you are interacting and chatting with people here now, I can alter your thread title to better reflect your aim & help gain better answers and attract more comments. That will help here. What would you prefer ? |
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yes please- alter to whatever you feel is most relevant and will get more interaction- all advice welcomed!
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Originally Posted by christmasoompa
(Post 12480836)
... I'm guessing there's not a lot of tv production in the Maritimes!...
Nova Scotia TV Production Seems to be lots of small companies and, of course, CBC & CTV. A lot of funding incentive programs exist which could be a sign there's not much going on. |
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By selecting multiple Provinces you may risk getting invited to none (other than the Atlantic pilot perhaps).
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Immigration companies get a bit of stick on here. Do you remember Paul Wildy? He was hailed as a good egg and worshiped on this site for quite some time. But then the wheels came off and he was condemned in the same way Brazalot seem to be. We didn't use an immigration company when we applied, but for some people I imagine it can be a reassuring guide.
I wonder what happened to Paul Wildy? I never really understood why he went from saint to sinner overnight... |
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Originally Posted by rivingtonpike
(Post 12481379)
Immigration companies get a bit of stick on here. Do you remember Paul Wildy? He was hailed as a good egg and worshiped on this site for quite some time. But then the wheels came off and he was condemned in the same way Brazalot seem to be. We didn't use an immigration company when we applied, but for some people I imagine it can be a reassuring guide.
I wonder what happened to Paul Wildy? I never really understood why he went from saint to sinner overnight... |
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Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12481203)
By selecting multiple Provinces you may risk getting invited to none (other than the Atlantic pilot perhaps).
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Originally Posted by naomiharvey
(Post 12481526)
Interesting- so it goes against you?
I guess provincial governments want to see you are serious about settling in and contributing to their province, which of course can potentially damage your prospects of appealing to others. |
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Originally Posted by naomiharvey
(Post 12481526)
Interesting- so it goes against you?
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Originally Posted by rivingtonpike
(Post 12481379)
Immigration companies get a bit of stick on here. Do you remember Paul Wildy? He was hailed as a good egg and worshiped on this site for quite some time. But then the wheels came off and he was condemned in the same way Brazalot seem to be. We didn't use an immigration company when we applied, but for some people I imagine it can be a reassuring guide.
I wonder what happened to Paul Wildy? I never really understood why he went from saint to sinner overnight... Several people on here worked for him and were let go. Then his firm closed rather quickly and some people who were in process and had paid money were left in flux. I had some sympathy for him as most of his tenure on here he was helpful but then I wasn't personally effected. Andrew Miller was much more of a head case! |
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Originally Posted by Siouxie
(Post 12481396)
It would appear he is still going. A google search reveals he is part of 'start up overseas'
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