Greenthumbs

I think the score will drop a lot as the processing of the old system application backlog happens over time.

What I can't seem to find anywhere are express entry targets for CIC in 2015. If there are some, that'd be useful in predicting where the score is going to stabilise at long term as we know how many invitations have been issued since January.

At the moment, everyone that applied previously for PR, that would use EE if they started today, are still getting their PR by the old route and count towards the 2015 185,000 economic immigrant target. I think when the old system backlog is cleared then the number will go down, the question remains by how much ....

energysolutions

Hi Guys,

I, via my agent, applied for PR via the new Express Entry system at the end of may

Has anyone who has went via this new system actually got PR yet?

I`m trying to gauge timescales

Am I correct in saying that I read somewhere that they guarantee to have a decision within 6 months at the most?

Sorry if I sound a bit clueless but like I said my agent dealt with it and I simply supplied them with whatever they asked for without really getting too wrapped up in it

Thanks

withabix

CIC never guarantee anything. Other than that they will miss their targets...

They AIM to process 80% of Applications within 6 months.

You shouldn't need an Agent for Express Entry.

kswoosh

Although, so far, processing times seems to be somewhere between 3-6 months, depending on complexity. Obviously some will be over 6 months, but don't expect it to be much sooner than 3.

That is of course from the date you submit your paperwork, not the date you submit your profile, or even get your ITA.

PMM

Hi

Latest Draw

Determination — number of invitations
1. (1) For the purposes of paragraph 10.2(1)(b) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, the number of invitations that may be issued during the period beginning on July 17, 2015 and ending on July 18, 2015 is 1,581.

Required rank
(2) Foreign nationals who, on July 18, 2015 at 00:04:00 UTC, have been assigned a total of 451 points or more under the Comprehensive Ranking System that is set out in the Ministerial Instructions Respecting the Express Entry System, as published in the Canada Gazette, Part I, on December 1, 2014 and as amended from time to time, occupy the rank required to be invited to make an application for permanent residence.

See previous instructions respecting invitations

Ally and Chris

today is 3 months since application/AOR date and 7 weeks since my last update (bg check went in process) - Ecas remains unchanged (app received)

Think we will be waiting a while longer yet.

Poppit

Hopefully, you won't be too much longer.

Today, my son received a letter stating his PR application was almost complete and needs to send a photocopy of all passport pages, 2 photos and the completed bio form.

He received his ITA April 10, submitted application May 7, medicals passed May 22, and additional documents required, background checks in progress May 29. No updates since then, until today.

Good-luck

Poppit

Olib1990

Hi Guys,
Me and my husband together have 376 points. Does anyone think it will drop this low at any point at all?

Thanks

withabix

Currently, a floor of just over 450 points seems to result in at least 1500 Invitations for each draw.

Below that floor, I would assume that the number of potentially qualifying scores would probably increase very dramatically.

In my opinion, you should therefore assume that sub-450 scores are unlikely to result in an Invitation in the mid-term and below 400 probably never.

Is there anything you can do to increase your score?

Tirytory

I think our case worker has gone on holidays for a few months! How about you? Any news?

withabix

Nothing. Even the tumbleweed has disappeared...

My employer is already getting all the ducks lined up for a Work Permit extension, as I'm only good until 26th October. The alternative is to break out the PNP Nomination letter, which I can submit by the end of August, but that would be silly!

Tirytory

The silence is deafening eh... Seems no reason or order going on!

NineTails

I have a score between 430 - 445 (depends on my score for my english test). So I'm a bit worried I won't get an invitation.

Also, does anyone have any information about the types of qualifications are acceptable. For one thing I have completed a couple of college courses as well as a university degree. And I'm not sure if my college courses would count as having certificates or anything like that for the sake of my application.

kswoosh

Had my medical yesterday. Hoping to be submitting all my paperwork by the end of next week.

I'm really struggling to get a reference from Home Depot. I've connected with a few people in HR using LinkedIn; asking them who I can reach out to for a reference. One person said "I cannot give you that information", and another person said "I don't know who would be responsible for that."

I feel like I'm banging my head against a wall. How can it be so difficult to get a reference?! I noticed that they do their references online, through an automated system, but I would have thought there would be someone in HR who'd be able to provide an ad-hoc specialised reference.

The way this is going, it looks like I may just have to write a letter of explanation saying that I can't find anyone who can provide a reference. I'll attach payslips (assuming I can find them) and my T4 for that year, I guess, and hope that will suffice.

sms1984

I'm sad to see no movement for anyone yet