Journey that tested all my patience- at the summit.
Got my eCOPR today and honestly, I can finally breathe. This journey has been a complete roller coaster.
I did my Master’s back home in Applied Science and came to Canada in 2021 to switch into Health & Safety. My plans got delayed three times because of COVID, and I even had to travel through Mexico since there were no direct flights at the time. It already felt chaotic before things had even started.
I completed my PGD with straight A’s and, while still studying, landed an internship in my field. On the day of my final exam, I got offered a full-time role. Two years later, I earned my professional designation and genuinely thought PR would happen soon after.
But immigration changed fast, and suddenly the score I thought would be enough wasn’t cutting it anymore. Last year, I decided to take a chance on French. I started in June, gave the exam three times, and finally cracked it in November. That journey was brutal as it cost me $5–6k between classes, exams, and materials, and the mental and physical stress honestly can’t even be measured.
Two days after getting my French results, I received my ITA. My CRS jumped to 575 because French gave me an extra 65 points, especially since I had already maxed out English with CLB 12.
I just wanted to share this for anyone who feels stuck right now. Things can change really fast. Keep going, keep adapting, and keep betting on yourself even when it feels exhausting. It’s worth it in the end.