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My second attempt scores were:
L: 10
R: 12
W: 10
S: 8

If I can just increase speaking to 9, my CRS score will jump from 494 to 514.

I used HZad’s speaking course and CELTestPip mocks, and I was even getting 9 in CELTestPip speaking evaluations, so I honestly thought I improved enough.

For people who got 9 or 10 in speaking:

• What helped the most?
• Did you focus more on fluency, pronunciation, confidence, or sounding natural?

Would really appreciate any advice because this score is the only thing holding me back now.
Edit: Had already done re evalvuation but no luck

Need some advice regarding OINP / Express Entry pathway.
I’m currently working in manufacturing in Ontario and my employer is willing to support my PR application through the OINP International Student stream. I also have:
• 2-year Ontario PG Diploma
• Strong CELPIP scores (9/10/9/8)
• Outside GTA
• 1 year foreign experience
• Will complete 1 year Canadian experience in June 2026
An immigration lawyer suggested applying under CNC Machinist since machinists were included in recent OINP targeted draws and apparently also qualify under federal trades category draws.
However, some of my friends are suggesting I should go with welding/brazing instead since my long-term career goal is welding inspection and welding is clearly a federal trades occupation.
For people familiar with OINP + Express Entry trades pathways:
• Which would currently be the stronger/smarter route?
• CNC machinist or welding/brazing?
• Which has better invitation probability right now?
Would appreciate any insights or personal experiences.

Need some advice regarding OINP / Express Entry pathway.
I’m currently working in manufacturing in Ontario and my employer is willing to support my PR application through the OINP International Student stream. I also have:
• 2-year Ontario PG Diploma
• Strong CELPIP scores (9/10/9/8)
• Outside GTA
• 1 year foreign experience
• Will complete 1 year Canadian experience in June 2026
An immigration lawyer suggested applying under CNC Machinist since machinists were included in recent OINP targeted draws and apparently also qualify under federal trades category draws.
However, some of my friends are suggesting I should go with welding/brazing instead since my long-term career goal is welding inspection and welding is clearly a federal trades occupation.
For people familiar with OINP + Express Entry trades pathways:
• Which would currently be the stronger/smarter route?
• CNC machinist or welding/brazing?
• Which has better invitation probability right now?
Would appreciate any insights or personal experiences.

Need some advice regarding OINP / Express Entry pathway.

I’m currently working in manufacturing in Ontario and my employer is willing to support my PR application through the OINP International Student stream. I also have:
- 2-year Ontario PG Diploma
- Strong CELPIP scores (9/10/9/8)
- Outside GTA
- 1 year foreign experience
- Will complete 1 year Canadian experience in June 2026

An immigration lawyer suggested applying under CNC Machinist since machinists were included in recent OINP targeted draws and apparently also qualify under federal trades category draws.

However, some of my friends are suggesting I should go with welding/brazing instead since my long-term career goal is welding inspection and welding is clearly a federal trades occupation.

For people familiar with OINP + Express Entry trades pathways:
- Which would currently be the stronger/smarter route?
- CNC machinist or welding/brazing?
- Which has better invitation probability right now?

Would appreciate any insights or personal experiences.

I’ll reach around 488 CRS in June 2026 after completing 1 year of Canadian work experience as a welder. My CELPIP scores are 9, 10, 9, and 8.

Do you guys think 488 would be competitive enough for future Trades category Express Entry draws in 2026? Or is there a chance I could miss the next trades draw if it happens in May before I complete my 1 year Canadian experience?

Also had a question regarding WES/name mismatch:

My passport name is:
Mohamad Abdul Rahman

But my Indian B.Tech degree says:
Mohammad Abdul Rahman

Has anyone dealt with a similar issue for WES/ECA? Did you change the degree certificate in India, or did WES accept it with supporting documents/passport?

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!

I’ll reach around 488 CRS in June 2026 after completing 1 year of Canadian work experience as a welder. My CELPIP scores are 9, 10, 9, and 8.

Do you guys think 488 would be competitive enough for future Trades category Express Entry draws in 2026? Or is there a chance I could miss the next trades draw if it happens in May before I complete my 1 year Canadian experience?

Also had a question regarding WES/name mismatch:

My passport name is:
Mohamad Abdul Rahman

But my Indian B.Tech degree says:
Mohammad Abdul Rahman

Has anyone dealt with a similar issue for WES/ECA? Did you change the degree certificate in India, or did WES accept it with supporting documents/passport?

Would really appreciate any advice or personal experiences. Thanks!