Applications from the UAE forwarded to London office?

[trina_physio]

Hi again!  I have been a resident of the UAE for 4 years now, which makes me eligible to apply for immigration to Canada through here.  I have found out that applications from here are directed to the CIC London office.  I would like to know how long it takes for the London office to process applications.  ( My profession is among the 38 listed).

Is there anyone here who are in the same position as me?

[eduardoF]

if your profession is among the 38, and you have at least 67 points, the promise is that under the new processing system your application should be processed in between 6 and 12 months. however, as the law just came out, no one knows how long it's actually going to take.

[trina_physio]

Is it advisable for me to make arrangements to take the canadian licensure exam on a visit visa while waiting for the approval of my PR?

Can I enter canada with a visit visa?  If so, will this affect my current application for a PR?

Thanks so much

[Leon]

You can visit while waiting for PR, it will not affect your application.  Go to http://www.workdestinations.org/home.jsp?lang=en to find licensing info in different provinces.  You may be able to find out from them if you can line up a test for your visit.