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[beckett]

Changes in Immigration Patterns

Hi,

New rules r coming... vis-a-vis Immigration Intakes... it was already part of a larger strategy, which commenced from MI-1 and got strengthened with the next MIs, then the 'scrapping of the pre-2008'... The basic ideology of the Conservative Govt is to move "Employment based Immigration". Which will also see 'reduction of intakes'... albeit gradually.

Now FSW, CEC, FIC, basically all the 'economic classes', r in for a serious/severe revamp... e.g. CIC is on its way to reduce the canadian "experience timeframe" for the CEC, a new 5-yr 'faster processing' of the business class is planned for the FIC, TWP to PR is being moved to be the fastest & least attritional... etc. But remember that all these r in the pipeline... not lawfully passed yet... however, experiencing CIC's track record - these r expected to be enacted soon & in letter and spirit.


As regards "Prioritising NOCs" in FSW, it should be noted that such a rule is already in practice, which is why u'd find some ppl make it faster than others. This is obviously besides the delay in b/ground checks of specific cases. However, the other 'not-in-priority' NOC applicants had never been 'cancelled', but they continued to wait longer. So, unless Canada moves any parliamentary regulations - the 'others' might not be rejected as yet, but delayed inordinately [God forbid if they later go the pre-2008 way!].

Now, who r the 'priority NOCs' & who r 'others' - cannot be ascertained... for [one] - it's given out by HRSDC and [two] - it changes from time to time [within the MI list of 29 or whatever figure that'd get later].

Bottomline: Things r yet fluid - but changes r on its way for sure.

Qorax

Dear Qorax,
I am so tired. All I want to know is for someone to tell me whether my application process is in danger of getting 'jammed' due to these new changes. I have sent my medicals to London VO on March 16th. At this stage, do I need to worry about these changes or am I getting my 'knickers in twist', as they say, about nothing?
Sigh.
Beckett

[bijili]

http://www.canadaupdates.com/node/18119

Canada lawyers might oppose immigration backlog decision


Canada, 13th April: Canada immigration lawyers are planning to fight a legal battle against the recent decision to eliminate nearly 300,000 immigration applications.

The government of Canada had announced axing nearly 300,000 applications for Canada skilled worker visas received before 2008. And this will mean refunding funds to the tune of $130 million applicants for Canada skilled worker visas.

Canada immigration lawyers up in arms—The move by Canada government is likely to be opposed by Canada immigration lawyers. Several immigration advisers and immigration consultants intend to protest the government's ruling to deny applicants the chance to come to Canada.

By eliminating all such applicants, Canada government seems to be thanking applicants for applying, paying fees, waiting for nearly eight long years in an inefficient immigration processing system.

It is not for the first time that Canada government's actions are attracting criticism from immigration lawyers. In fact earlier in the year 2003, Canada government was prohibited from making reforms aimed to eliminate backlog of applications through a lawsuit by immigration lawyers.

Flooded with applicants for legal action against federal government--Canada immigration lawyers are overwhelmed with the number of applicants seeking a legal resolution to their predicament following decision by the federal government.

    Nearly 100 applicants are ready to give a legal challenge to the recent scrapping of Canada skilled worker visa applications by Canada government.

They have approached Lorne Waldman, an immigration lawyer based in Toronto, Canada. Waldman affirmed of proceeding with a legal suit against the government after going through details.

Such an act by the government of Canada in eliminating thousands of applications under Canada skilled worker visa category will put a question mark on the image of immigration advisors, says Michael Niren, an immigration attorney offering immigration services for prospective immigrants to Canada.

Niren said the reputation of Canada being an open and a fair nation for immigration will, no longer, seem to be true. In the eyes of Canadian government, treating immigrants like a stock on a shelf might seem fair, but such a thing will not be tolerated, he affirmed.

[deba_avik]

That's b'coz no activity was happening in ur case-file... it was under the 2-yr wait-queue. This yr, 2012, is ur deciding year.

Captain,

What do you mean by deciding year? DM or ready to process?

[Fedupwating]

+1 Capitan

That's b'coz no activity was happening in ur case-file... it was under the 2-yr wait-queue. This yr, 2012, is ur deciding year.

[hip]

Hi Qorax,

Can you please tell me what is the meaning of FSW-1,FSW-2 and FSW-3??

Thanks

[qorax]

Dear Qorax,
I am so tired. All I want to know is for someone to tell me whether my application process is in danger of getting 'jammed' due to these new changes. I have sent my medicals to London VO on March 16th. At this stage, do I need to worry about these changes or am I getting my 'knickers in twist', as they say, about nothing?
Sigh.
Beckett

Hi, U'd be just fine. Expect to get ur PPR by May/Jun-12.

[qorax]

Captain,

What do you mean by deciding year? DM or ready to process?

Successfully completed!

[qorax]

+1 Capitan

Thanx. Reciprocated.

[qorax]

Hi Qorax,

Can you please tell me what is the meaning of FSW-1,FSW-2 and FSW-3??

Thanks

FSW-1: Possess at least one year of applicable experience in one of 29 NOCs of the MI List.
FSW-2: Possess an AEO (approved offer of employment), aka “Arranged Canadian Job”.
FSW-3: Legally living in Canada for a min. of one year either as a temp. foreign worker or an intl. student.

[beckett]

Hi, U'd be just fine. Expect to get ur PPR by May/Jun-12.

Thanks!!!!!

[sameerb]

Usually after meds and with pps sent after PPR it's rare that anyone could get rejected, unless there's a security issue - but that's with all VOs except CHC-ND. In ur case u have still a 50:50 situation b'coz ND starts their major work after the meds+pps, it's the only VO who combines both.

Qorax

Dear i got pp back with visa and u claim 50-50 chances i dont know why. Dont predict like that when u dont have deeep experience to answer particular question. simply say I dont know. And one thing u CLIAM ND starts their major work after the meds+pps, I BELIEVE THE WHOLE INDIA WANTS THE ANSWER OF THIS (ND starts their major work after the meds+pps,) WAITING FOR UR REPLY.

[Bundoora]

Dear Qorax ,

could you please explain what is CAIPS and how to order, i have done my medicals on 20 th of march 2012.


thanks

[qorax]

Dear Qorax ,

could you please explain what is CAIPS and how to order, i have done my medicals on 20 th of march 2012.

thanks

Hi,

Pls read this:
15. CAIPS Notes: - Should I get it; what is the 'procedure' to order them...
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t72568.0.html

Qorax

[maryam1234]

Hello Mr Qorax,
I would be so grateful if you could give me an answer.
I am a Dec 2008 applicant. My vo is London.
I had my medicals done in June2011. I send two E-mails to the VO. The anserw was : my file is waiting for the routine background checks results.
My worry is that June is round the corner. Do you think I will hear from  theVO,before that or I will be going for the second medicals?
I am a British citizen . My country of origin is Iran.
Thanking you so much. Please reply!!!
Maryam 1234

[qorax]

Hello Mr Qorax,
I would be so grateful if you could give me an answer.
I am a Dec 2008 applicant. My vo is London.
I had my medicals done in June2011. I send two E-mails to the VO. The anserw was : my file is waiting for the routine background checks results.
My worry is that June is round the corner. Do you think I will hear from  theVO,before that or I will be going for the second medicals?
I am a British citizen . My country of origin is Iran.
Thanking you so much. Please reply!!!
Maryam 1234

Hi,

IMHO u r headed for a reMeds. But I pray that I'm wrong.
And remember, whenever u get ur PPR, as a British subject u'd 'only' be receiving a COPR, while ur pps will return 'unstamped', b'coz u r a 'visa-exempt entry' case.

Good luck.

Qorax