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[satyasuman]

Special Edition: Canadian Government Slashes Backlog

March, 2012

BREAKING NEWS

 

The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.

Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing.

The Announcement

This statement has been issued as part of the larger Federal Budget for 2012, which was released on 29 March. The budget includes information for reducing national deficit and creating more fiscally efficient government infrastructure, an integral part of which is tied to immigration policy and processing times. As part of this plan, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), is expected to reduce its operating costs by $179 million over the next three years.

The budget mentions that “Canada risks losing the global talent competition for the world's best and brightest as potential immigrants choose to take their skills to other countries with more responsive immigration systems rather than remain in the queue to have their applications process in Canada”.

With this in mind, the decision was reached to not only return the approximately 300,000 applications, but to focus on creating a system that would streamline processing and “reduce duplication and overlap” in the overall structure.

Government Rationale

The applications being returned are currently only from the FSW program. No additional plans have yet been announced to address backlogs in other immigration categories.

CIC hopes that reducing application numbers will allow it to streamline its programs in a way that will eliminate overhead costs currently incurred by dealing with the backlog. For instance, some visa offices devote significant amounts of time and money to processing pre-2008 applications. With these out of the way, visa officers will be free to devote time and energy to processing applications that have a higher likelihood of approval under current government standards.

The decision is also part of a larger effort by CIC to “transition to a faster and more flexible economic immigration system”. This new system will be aimed at more accurately addressing Canadian labour market needs as well as better serving those applicants still in line to be processed. Currently, Canada is facing severe labour shortages, specifically in Western provinces where skilled tradespeople are in great demand.

It is important to note that, despite widespread austerity measures being imposed on most government departments, CIC is one of only five that are being asked to reduce operating costs by less than six percent. In fact, proposed upgrades to the Canadian immigration system are likely to cost over $25 million in upcoming years.

Advice for Returned Applicants

The promise of new, streamlined immigration systems is no comfort for the thousands of individuals and their families who have now seen their hopes for Canadian immigration come to an end.

“This is such awful news for the people who have been waiting patiently in line,” says Attorney David Cohen, “Of course, they are free to submit a new application, but that will be of little solace at this time. I truly feel badly for them”.

Applicants who will see their files returned but are still keen to come to Canada are by no means excluded from re-submitting an application, either through the FSW program or one of the over 60 other available Canadian immigration programs. As the government more thoroughly outlines its plans for immigration in the future, prospective applicants should make sure to keep abreast of new developments that may be of benefit to themselves and their unique skill sets.

Saw this note Just few hours ago.. It is indeed a sad news for applicants who waited for such a long time.. Feel sorry for them. 

Satya.

[hariranjith]

dear friends
 just now i got a call from ndvo
my passports are ready and i can collect it any time
i jus can't believe got mapple leaf finally
regards
hariranjith

[mayankpandya]

Congrats...

dear friends
 just now i got a call from ndvo
my passports are ready and i can collect it any time
i jus can't believe got mapple leaf finally
regards
hariranjith

[mayankpt]

dear friends
 just now i got a call from ndvo
my passports are ready and i can collect it any time
i jus can't believe got mapple leaf finally
regards
hariranjith

CONGRATS AND BEST OF LUCK FOR NEW LIFE

[BhaktiUjjwal]

dear friends
 just now i got a call from ndvo
my passports are ready and i can collect it any time
i jus can't believe got mapple leaf finally
regards
hariranjith

Hey fantastic!! Congrats, hariranjith!!  Sending you PM.

[BhaktiUjjwal]

Hey Bufalo/US VO's Applicants,

Just wanted to share that it seems like the misstreatment of post-june applicants seems to continue regardless of where your file is. People that got transfered to other VO's after me (or other applicants) and are pre-juners are receiving MR faster. I cant understand how applications being handled in the US are simply not complying with ministerial instructions

This is so sad   and frustrating  

Anyways, I am finally seeing my spouse next week and I am really hoping to be able to get my mind off from Canada. Every time we get together it's harder to say bye without knowing when we will see each other. I really wish Canada gave me some news for my birthday which is in 3 weeks. I am ready to stop this long distance relationship and finally resume my life

Rod

  Sincere wishes for a speedy process for you guys, Rod!

[BhaktiUjjwal]

Hi friends,

We successfully landed in Toronto on 23rd March, Friday night. The process was smooth as shared by various members earlier.  We were well prepared with our B4/B4A also as per Captain Qorax's thread and the Officer was impressed by that. Our friend was waiting for us so no worries at all.

24th we opened joint accounts in TD bank using DDs which we carried from India and the process took only 15 minutes. We were prepared to keep $5000/- as min balance so along with our account we got one locker, one US dollar account, 2 Gold visa cards with $5000 credit, unlimited free transactions and waiver all fees.

I got a connection for Chartr Mobile with $35 per month prepaid, with unlimited incoming and outgoing calls and text messages throughout Canada. We came to know this was the cheapest one available right now after checking at many operators.

Completed admission formalities and put both the kids in to school one to middle school & the other Secondary school.

Among the achievements, on the 3rd day of landing we had an opportunity to meet Captain Qorax.

mycan

Thanks a lot for sharing, mycan! Very helpful  

[Daash]

dear friends
 just now i got a call from ndvo
my passports are ready and i can collect it any time
i jus can't believe got mapple leaf finally
regards
hariranjith

COngrats man

But y did they call you? y they asked you to collect in person?

[maneee26]

so after giving updated new valid aeo u rcvd ur MR and PPR that's really great congra for that , really new delhi doing superfast work!! Am still waiting ecas still shows RBVO since september 2011, no contact from Visa office at all, guys pls pray for us ...

after giving the updated AEO its like again i applied for new PR.....
in process & pp/mr soon for you.... no news is good news.....i think we have to take it this way....

[hariranjith]

COngrats man

But y did they call you? y they asked you to collect in person?

hi
 i am working in malaysia my pasport with ndvo from dec 27 .on 16 jan they returned my children passport asing to renew it i sent it on feb 22and requested them to grant me visa as soon as possible to avoid termination from my job

so they called me asked me how do u want to get it back in person or by post
 i told them i will collect in person
regards
hariranjith

[Daash]

hi
 i am working in malaysia my pasport with ndvo from dec 27 .on 16 jan they returned my children passport asing to renew it i sent it on feb 22and requested them to grant me visa as soon as possible to avoid termination from my job

so they called me asked me how do u want to get it back in person or by post
 i told them i will collect in person
regards
hariranjith

Ok..........all the best bro.......

[canadestin]

dear friends
 just now i got a call from ndvo
my passports are ready and i can collect it any time
i jus can't believe got mapple leaf finally
regards
hariranjith

wow..Congrats! 

[arrowsmom]

CONGRATS AND BEST OF LUCK FOR NEW LIFE

the mayanks are lucky these days!!!

congrats guys

[Advance123]

Special Edition: Canadian Government Slashes Backlog

March, 2012

BREAKING NEWS

 

The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.

Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing.

The Announcement

This statement has been issued as part of the larger Federal Budget for 2012, which was released on 29 March. The budget includes information for reducing national deficit and creating more fiscally efficient government infrastructure, an integral part of which is tied to immigration policy and processing times. As part of this plan, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), is expected to reduce its operating costs by $179 million over the next three years.

The budget mentions that “Canada risks losing the global talent competition for the world's best and brightest as potential immigrants choose to take their skills to other countries with more responsive immigration systems rather than remain in the queue to have their applications process in Canada”.

With this in mind, the decision was reached to not only return the approximately 300,000 applications, but to focus on creating a system that would streamline processing and “reduce duplication and overlap” in the overall structure.

Government Rationale

The applications being returned are currently only from the FSW program. No additional plans have yet been announced to address backlogs in other immigration categories.

CIC hopes that reducing application numbers will allow it to streamline its programs in a way that will eliminate overhead costs currently incurred by dealing with the backlog. For instance, some visa offices devote significant amounts of time and money to processing pre-2008 applications. With these out of the way, visa officers will be free to devote time and energy to processing applications that have a higher likelihood of approval under current government standards.

The decision is also part of a larger effort by CIC to “transition to a faster and more flexible economic immigration system”. This new system will be aimed at more accurately addressing Canadian labour market needs as well as better serving those applicants still in line to be processed. Currently, Canada is facing severe labour shortages, specifically in Western provinces where skilled tradespeople are in great demand.

It is important to note that, despite widespread austerity measures being imposed on most government departments, CIC is one of only five that are being asked to reduce operating costs by less than six percent. In fact, proposed upgrades to the Canadian immigration system are likely to cost over $25 million in upcoming years.

Advice for Returned Applicants

The promise of new, streamlined immigration systems is no comfort for the thousands of individuals and their families who have now seen their hopes for Canadian immigration come to an end.

“This is such awful news for the people who have been waiting patiently in line,” says Attorney David Cohen, “Of course, they are free to submit a new application, but that will be of little solace at this time. I truly feel badly for them”.

Applicants who will see their files returned but are still keen to come to Canada are by no means excluded from re-submitting an application, either through the FSW program or one of the over 60 other available Canadian immigration programs. As the government more thoroughly outlines its plans for immigration in the future, prospective applicants should make sure to keep abreast of new developments that may be of benefit to themselves and their unique skill sets.

My earlier predictions about this was right. Still very unfortunate and unfair.

[actungbabyk]

Dear forum members and experts,

Need your advice. We, me and my spouse are planning to land in Canada in June. After a short stay of about 10 days, my wife will return back to our native country due to personal reasons. No my question is there any time span restrictions for her to return back to Canada. If so pls let us know the time.

Please advice.

Thanks and regards