Hi All - Just for reference, samples of both the previous 1st AOR and the current AOR have been posted below. Cheers
On and after 26 June 2010 AOR SampleDear XXX
This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada in the Federal Skilled Worker class.
The Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism issued instructions which were published in the Canada Gazette on June 26, 2010. These instructions specify that only applicants who have experience in certain listed occupations or applicants who have an offer of Arranged Employment are eligible to be processed in the Federal Skilled Worker class.
Based on a review of the information you have provided, your application has received a positive final determination of eligibility for processing on the basis of:
( ) Work experience in an occupation specified in the Instructions issued by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism and published in the Canada Gazette on June 26, 2010.
( ) Arranged Employment in Canada
Please note: The requirements for Arranged Employment are outlined on:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EG72.asp#factor5Your application will be forwarded to the visa office for further processing.
Any future correspondence should be sent to the visa office. Your reference number is located below the date of this letter. You must quote this reference number in any future correspondence.
( ) This correspondence also acknowledges receipt of your payment dated XXXXXX in the amount of XXXXXXX Canadian dollars. Your Payment Receipt No. is XXXXXXX. Please keep a copy of this letter for your records and quote this number on all correspondence relating to application fees or refunds.
( ) This correspondence also acknowledges receipt of your Fee Payment Form IMM 5620 authorizing CIC to take payment of processing fees using the credit card details provided. Please be informed that we processed a payment of XXXXX Canadian dollars on this credit card (ending in XXX ). Your receipt number is XXXXXX. Please keep a copy of this letter for your records and quote this number on all correspondence relating to application fees or refund
Please inform the visa office of any changes in your application (e.g. birth or adoption of a child, marriage or common-law relationship, new occupation or employer, submission of an Arranged Employment Opinion approved by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, change of address, change of e-mail address, change of immigration representative, etc). Please include a letter identifying what the changes are and any relevant supporting documents. If your documents are not in English or French, send a notarized (certified) translation with a copy of the originals.
Pre 26 June 2010 1st AOR SampleDear Sir
This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada in the Federal Skilled Worker class.
The Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism issued instructions which were published in the Canada Gazette on November 28, 2008. These instructions specify that only applicants who have an offer of Arranged Employment, applicants who are legally residing in Canada for at least one year as a Temporary Foreign Worker or an International Student, or applicants who have work experience in certain listed occupations are eligible to be processed in the Federal Skilled Worker class.
Based on a review of the information you have provided, your application is being recommended to the visa office for a final determination of eligibility for processing on the basis of:
( ) Work experience in an occupation specified in the Instructions issued by the Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism and published in the Canada Gazette on 28 November 2008.
( ) Arranged Employment in Canada
Please note: The requirements for Arranged Employment are outlined on:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EG72.asp#factor5( ) Legal residence in Canada as a Temporary Foreign Worker or Legal residence in Canada as an International Student for at least 1 year immediately preceding the date of application.
You are therefore requested to submit a complete application to the XXXXXXXX visa office.
Any future correspondence should be sent to this visa office. Your reference number is located below the date of this letter. You must quote this reference number in any future correspondence.
( ) This correspondence also acknowledges receipt of your payment dated XXXX in the amount of XXXX Canadian dollars. Your Payment Receipt No. is XXXXX. Please keep a copy of this letter for your records and quote this number on all correspondence relating to application fees or refunds.
( ) This correspondence also acknowledges receipt of your Fee Payment Form (Imm5620) authorizing CIC to take payment of processing fees using the credit card details provided. Please be informed that we processed a payment of XXXXX Canadian dollars on this credit card (ending in XXX). Your receipt number is XXXXXX. Please keep a copy of this letter for your records and quote this number on all correspondence relating to application fees or refunds.
Submitting your Complete Application
Go to
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/skilled.asp to download the Federal Skilled Worker guide and application forms.
Your complete application must consist of the following:
A copy of this letter with the reference number above
Application for Permanent Residence in Canada [IMM 0008]
Schedule 1: Background/Declaration [IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 1]
Additional Family Information [IMM 5406]
Use of a Representative [IMM 5476] (if applicable)
Schedule 3: Economic Classes [IMM 0008 SCHEDULE 3]
You must submit all documents required by the visa office. Visa office-specific forms and a list of all supporting documents required by the visa office are available at:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/skilled-mission.asp When submitting your complete application to the visa office, you must advise them of any changes in your application (e.g. birth of a child, marriage, new occupation or employer, submission of an Arranged Employment Opinion approved by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, change of address, change of e-mail address, change of immigration representative, etc). Please include a letter identifying what the changes are.
NOTE:
Until the visa office has received your completed application, it will not accept, respond to, or attach to your file any interim correspondence, EXCEPT:
Change of address, including change of e-mail address;
Change of immigration representative;
Request for withdrawal of your application and refund of fees;
The Federal Skilled Worker application kit states (page 18), Consult the Visa Office specific requirements now to determine what documents you will need to provide once your application is recommended for processing at a Visa Office. If you are not prepared to submit full documentation to the Visa Office within 120 days do not apply now. Visa Offices are strictly enforcing the 120 day rule and will not provide extensions.
Note: Once the 120 days has elapsed, a final eligibility of determination will be made based on the information on file. A negative determination of eligibility for processing is final and will result in the closure of your file. Documents must be submitted in a SINGLE package.
Once the visa office has received your complete application, it will send you an acknowledgement of receipt letter which will inform you of the next steps in the review of your application.
It is important for you to learn about the steps you need to take to get your credentials and qualifications recognized in Canada. Citizenship and Immigration Canada recommends that you review the resources on the Foreign Credentials Referral Office's website (
www.credentials.gc.ca) and the Going to Canada portal (
www.goingtocanada.gc.ca) for helpful information about living and finding work in Canada. If you live in India, China or the Philippines, you can access information on free in-person assistance at
http://ciip.accc.caThank you for your interest in Canada.
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