Express Entry questions
Sep 8th 2018, 10:29 pm
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Express Entry questions
Hi, this is my first time posting anything so apologies if I should have started my own thread.
I am going to apply for Canadian immigration via Express Entry and include my fiancé in my application. Does he need to take the language test as well or just me as the principal applicant?
Many thanks.
I am going to apply for Canadian immigration via Express Entry and include my fiancé in my application. Does he need to take the language test as well or just me as the principal applicant?
Many thanks.
Sep 8th 2018, 10:48 pm
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Re: Language tests
Hi, this is my first time posting anything so apologies if I should have started my own thread.
I am going to apply for Canadian immigration via Express Entry and include my fiancé in my application. Does he need to take the language test as well or just me as the principal applicant?
Many thanks.
I am going to apply for Canadian immigration via Express Entry and include my fiancé in my application. Does he need to take the language test as well or just me as the principal applicant?
Many thanks.
Use the CRS tool to calculate what points you are currently on and how you can improve the total.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigra...d/crs-tool.asp
Current draws in Express Entry are around the 440 mark so you will that or higher to get an invitation.
The last draw you can find here:
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...tions.html#fn1
Have a look around the government website and see what is best for you.
Last edited by G0ldie; Sep 8th 2018 at 10:49 pm. Reason: added link
Sep 8th 2018, 11:35 pm
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Re: Language tests
Thank you so much for the quick reply. Very helpful and very much appreciated.
Sep 9th 2018, 12:19 am
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Re: Language tests
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...kers.html#toc0
Sep 9th 2018, 1:32 am
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Re: Express Entry questions
Hi, this is my first time posting anything so apologies if I should have started my own thread.
I am going to apply for Canadian immigration via Express Entry and include my fiancé in my application. Does he need to take the language test as well or just me as the principal applicant?
Many thanks.
I am going to apply for Canadian immigration via Express Entry and include my fiancé in my application. Does he need to take the language test as well or just me as the principal applicant?
Many thanks.
Hello and welcome to BE!
I've moved your posts to a thread of your own as you will probably have more questions about Express Entry - and it's always better to start your own thread rather than tagging on to another thread
- that way you get responses targeted at YOUR questions.Do fee free to ask anything about immigration matters! We also have some great wiki sections on immigration that you might find of use.
Please note - with regards to your initial question. Your fiance does not need to take a language test unless
a) You are getting married prior to submission of your application, and they will be included in your application as your spouse
or
b) You have lived together 'as if married' for a minimum of 12 consecutive months without break and thus can be included on your application as your 'common-law partner'
If neither of those scenarios applies then your fiance won't be included in your application. If one does and you need the additional points for express entry then yes, it will help!
https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration...try/works.html
Last edited by Siouxie; Sep 9th 2018 at 1:35 am.
Sep 9th 2018, 5:06 am
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Re: Express Entry questions
Hi
1. I assume you know that you can't include your fiancee unless you are either common/law or married.
Hi, this is my first time posting anything so apologies if I should have started my own thread.
I am going to apply for Canadian immigration via Express Entry and include my fiancé in my application. Does he need to take the language test as well or just me as the principal applicant?
Many thanks.
I am going to apply for Canadian immigration via Express Entry and include my fiancé in my application. Does he need to take the language test as well or just me as the principal applicant?
Many thanks.
Sep 18th 2018, 8:05 am
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Re: Express Entry questions
Thanks for all the replies. Yes we are classed as common-law having been together for 23 years- we always wanted to tie the knot in Canada!
Just to clarify - my partner only need to take the test if I need the extra points - it's not compulsory?
Thanks again!
Just to clarify - my partner only need to take the test if I need the extra points - it's not compulsory?
Thanks again!
Sep 18th 2018, 8:37 am
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Re: Express Entry questions
Yep. It's only mandatory for the principal applicant to take it. He only needs to take it if you need the points. What are you scoring on the CRS?
Sep 18th 2018, 9:47 am
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Re: Express Entry questions
When you say 'been together' - do you mean that you have lived together 'as if married' for 23 years? Congrats!
You only need a minimum of 12 consecutive months, without break, of living together 'as if married' to qualify for common law partners for Immigration purposes. Do make sure you to start gathering documentation (proof) to back it up.
As christmasoompa and Goldie mentioned, do use the CRS calculator to assess your points to see if you'll both end up needing to take it. Assume for CRS purposes that you have already taken it and achieved top marks - and that you have had your ECA done too - then post back with your points breakdown. Hopefully it's in the 440+ region..
