short on points-apply?
Jun 16th 2003, 8:47 pm
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short on points-apply?
Hello,
We have been looking at immigration to Canada, we counted the points and made our total enough but subsequently did a 'free assessment' on line and were told we could apply under 'discretion' as were a few points short, or brush up on our french skills to gain the extra couple of points required. What is 'discretion' exactly and what could we do to maximise our chances? We have family in Canada, have been in contact with various professional bodies over there to ascertain jobs etc. Would this help?
Thanks.
We have been looking at immigration to Canada, we counted the points and made our total enough but subsequently did a 'free assessment' on line and were told we could apply under 'discretion' as were a few points short, or brush up on our french skills to gain the extra couple of points required. What is 'discretion' exactly and what could we do to maximise our chances? We have family in Canada, have been in contact with various professional bodies over there to ascertain jobs etc. Would this help?
Thanks.
Jun 16th 2003, 9:55 pm
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Re: short on points-apply?
Hi Z
"ZJ1" wrote in message
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> Hello,
> We have been looking at immigration to Canada, we counted the points and
> made our total enough but subsequently did a 'free assessment' on line
> and were told we could apply under 'discretion' as were a few points
> short, or brush up on our french skills to gain the extra couple of
> points required. What is 'discretion' exactly and what could we do to
> maximise our chances? We have family in Canada, have been in contact
> with various professional bodies over there to ascertain jobs etc.
> Would this help?
> Thanks.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Discretion is used where the applicant requests, and the Visa officer does
not feel that the points reflect the applicants ability to settle in Canada.
Discretion can either positive of negative. I would not put too much hope
in discretion as less than 3% approval rate where discretion is used.
PMM
"ZJ1" wrote in message
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> Hello,
> We have been looking at immigration to Canada, we counted the points and
> made our total enough but subsequently did a 'free assessment' on line
> and were told we could apply under 'discretion' as were a few points
> short, or brush up on our french skills to gain the extra couple of
> points required. What is 'discretion' exactly and what could we do to
> maximise our chances? We have family in Canada, have been in contact
> with various professional bodies over there to ascertain jobs etc.
> Would this help?
> Thanks.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
Discretion is used where the applicant requests, and the Visa officer does
not feel that the points reflect the applicants ability to settle in Canada.
Discretion can either positive of negative. I would not put too much hope
in discretion as less than 3% approval rate where discretion is used.
PMM
Jun 18th 2003, 7:04 pm
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Re: short on points-apply?
From what I've heard, if you speak passable French the CSQ route may be
worth a try. Nearest office is in Brussels, if you're in the UK.
"ZJ1" wrote in message
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> Hello,
> We have been looking at immigration to Canada, we counted the points and
> made our total enough but subsequently did a 'free assessment' on line
> and were told we could apply under 'discretion' as were a few points
> short, or brush up on our french skills to gain the extra couple of
> points required. What is 'discretion' exactly and what could we do to
> maximise our chances? We have family in Canada, have been in contact
> with various professional bodies over there to ascertain jobs etc.
> Would this help?
> Thanks.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
worth a try. Nearest office is in Brussels, if you're in the UK.
"ZJ1" wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hello,
> We have been looking at immigration to Canada, we counted the points and
> made our total enough but subsequently did a 'free assessment' on line
> and were told we could apply under 'discretion' as were a few points
> short, or brush up on our french skills to gain the extra couple of
> points required. What is 'discretion' exactly and what could we do to
> maximise our chances? We have family in Canada, have been in contact
> with various professional bodies over there to ascertain jobs etc.
> Would this help?
> Thanks.
> --
> Posted via http://britishexpats.com
