FILIPINOS Applying for FSW Page.

[arexie]

Hi everyone! My VISA has finally arrived!!! Thanks to all who have helped in one way or another... this site has truly helped me in the journey...

[CPA2CANADA]

Hi everyone! My VISA has finally arrived!!! Thanks to all who have helped in one way or another... this site has truly helped me in the journey...

congrats arexie! can you post your timelines please? thanks

[rizela]

Hello Kababayans!

I have a few questions which I hope someone can answer.

I am an accountant and have worked for 13 years.  My first job was as auditor (2 years) and now I have been working as Financial Analyst in a manufacturing company for the past 11 years. My question is, do I need to provide certificate of employment from the auditing firm I worked for?

I already secured the Transcript of Records from the University where I finished my degree but I learned that i need to submit a TOR in a "sealed envelope". Do I need to secure TOR again?

Lastly, about proof of funds.  I know that they will be requiring liquid assets, however, at tha moment, we cannot provide the needed amount coz my husband and I invested on real property.  We intend to just borrow the funds from our parents/friends and submit certificate of time deposits.  But we plan to borrow the money when we already received the request from the CIO.  I submitted my application Sept 24, 2009. My question is, do they investigate or do they ask for  the history your acocunt from the bank?

Thank you very much and I hope someone can enlighten me on these concerns.

God bless us all!

[arexie]

Hi CPA, sharing my timelines:

CIU Sydney: Feb 9 2009
Sydney AOR: Feb 23 2009
Submitted Documents: June 1 2009
Visa office AOR: June 17 2009
Medical exam request: Aug 6 2009 (Orig request was sent June 23, but did not receive letter. Requested for a new one.)
Medicals Done: Aug 15, 2009
Medicals Sent: Aug 26, 2009
PPR: Sept 24 (dtd Sept 15)
Visa Approved: Oct 6
Visa Received: Oct 9
Destination: Toronto

Duration of Processing was around 8 mos... Have faith everyone!

[hjk]

hello mga kabayan.

i'm newbie here. tanong ko lang kung sa FSW applicant na nasa saudi arabia, pwede ba ang local visa office na specify ay sa manila instead na sa london? currently, sa saudi kasi ako nagwu-work and planning to send my FSW application this Oct.

maraming salamat.

[CPA2CANADA]

hello mga kabayan.

i'm newbie here. tanong ko lang kung sa FSW applicant na nasa saudi arabia, pwede ba ang local visa office na specify ay sa manila instead na sa london? currently, sa saudi kasi ako nagwu-work and planning to send my FSW application this Oct.

maraming salamat.

ung isang KSA applicant, Manila Office ang nilagay nya at naaprove naman sa CIO....so pwde un....

[cpd_faye]

Hi kabayan,

i am new here in this forum, but i got interested to join cause i think that i might get some help from you guys about canada. Well, just for the info i am planning to submit my applications under skilled worker category. I need some help with regards to the credetentials asessment for my accounting degrees, where can i have this asessment body?

[CPA2CANADA]

Hi kabayan,

i am new here in this forum, but i got interested to join cause i think that i might get some help from you guys about canada. Well, just for the info i am planning to submit my applications under skilled worker category. I need some help with regards to the credetentials asessment for my accounting degrees, where can i have this asessment body?

hi faye...try to google CGA(Certified General Accountant) and CA (Chartered Accountant of Canada)......

[plan2012]

Let's raise another flag to that, Arexie!


Advancing now the "Plan..."

[plan2012]

Hello Kababayans!

I have a few questions which I hope someone can answer.

I am an accountant and have worked for 13 years.  My first job was as auditor (2 years) and now I have been working as Financial Analyst in a manufacturing company for the past 11 years. My question is, do I need to provide certificate of employment from the auditing firm I worked for?

I already secured the Transcript of Records from the University where I finished my degree but I learned that i need to submit a TOR in a "sealed envelope". Do I need to secure TOR again?

Lastly, about proof of funds.  I know that they will be requiring liquid assets, however, at tha moment, we cannot provide the needed amount coz my husband and I invested on real property.  We intend to just borrow the funds from our parents/friends and submit certificate of time deposits.  But we plan to borrow the money when we already received the request from the CIO.  I submitted my application Sept 24, 2009. My question is, do they investigate or do they ask for  the history your acocunt from the bank?

Thank you very much and I hope someone can enlighten me on these concerns.

God bless us all!

Hi Rizela,

Only the NOCs you have had since 1999 (last 10yrs).

[CPA2CANADA]

Hello Kababayans!

I have a few questions which I hope someone can answer.

I am an accountant and have worked for 13 years.  My first job was as auditor (2 years) and now I have been working as Financial Analyst in a manufacturing company for the past 11 years. My question is, do I need to provide certificate of employment from the auditing firm I worked for?

For me, if that is available then no harm in providing that to CHC

I already secured the Transcript of Records from the University where I finished my degree but I learned that i need to submit a TOR in a "sealed envelope". Do I need to secure TOR again?

For me, you have to get it in a University Sealed envelope to avoid questions

Lastly, about proof of funds.  I know that they will be requiring liquid assets, however, at tha moment, we cannot provide the needed amount coz my husband and I invested on real property.  We intend to just borrow the funds from our parents/friends and submit certificate of time deposits.  But we plan to borrow the money when we already received the request from the CIO.  I submitted my application Sept 24, 2009. My question is, do they investigate or do they ask for  the history your acocunt from the bank?

I do not think they will investigate from the banks considering the Bank Secrecy Law

Thank you very much and I hope someone can enlighten me on these concerns.

God bless us all!

[ebsonjohn]

Here's my case
I have applied under FSW Class on July 25, 2008 thru the assistance of a broker/ representative using the Simplified Application Process. I received the file number thru my representative on September 1, 2008. Then, on April 2009 I received an update of my CAS stating

"We started processing your appication on August 25, 2008.
We transferred your application to the Sydney, Nova Scotia C50 office on March 16, 2009.... office may contact you."

And after a while, it was later updated to
"We received your application for permanent residence on August 1, 2008."

I am confused on this. My NOC is listed 0122 (Manager) on my application as advised by my representative but I worked as Manager in a Financing Company for 2 years in addition to 3 years of Bookkeeping in same company. Am I eligible for for the urgent NOC list needed?

Does my application form, in any way, affect the result of my status? Since the application form used by my representative is the Simplified Application Process (SAP) but during the time of the application, the new guideline was already in effect which is the use of the Generic Application Form (IMM0008).

Since then, I have not received any status update on my CAS. What will I do at this point of my application? Any help will be very much appreciated.

0111: Financial Managers
0213: Computer and Information Systems Managers
0311: Managers in Health Care
0631: Restaurant and Food Service Managers
0632: Accommodation Service Managers
0711: Construction Managers
1111: Financial Auditors and Accountants
2113: Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists
2143: Mining Engineers
2144: Geological Engineers
2145: Petroleum Engineers
3111: Specialist Physicians
3112: General Practitioners and Family Physicians
3141: Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
3143: Occupational Therapists
3142: Physiotherapists
3151: Head Nurses and Supervisors
3152: Registered Nurses
3215: Medical Radiation Technologists
3233: Licensed Practical Nurses
4121: University Professors
4131: College and Other Vocational Instructors
6241: Chefs
6242: Cooks
7213: Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades
7215: Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
7217: Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
7241: Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
7242: Industrial Electricians
7251: Plumbers
7252: Steamfitters, Pipe fitters and Sprinkler System Installers
7265: Welders and Related Machine Operators
7312: Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7371: Crane Operators
7372: Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
8221: Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
8222: Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
9212: Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities

Hi,
Above are the list of NOC's eligible for processing under the new rules. You can read more details in this link - http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp

If you are a Finance Manager then your NOC should be 0111. If your consultant used the NOC 0122, most likely it will be rejected becuase it is not in the 38 list.

You applied after the new law was passed (Feb 27, 2008), but before the ministerial instructions (38 list) which came out on Nov 28, 2008. That was a provisional file number that was given to you, but it was not yet known if it was eligible for processing. When ministerial instructions came out, the local visa office gave a benefit of the doubt that you might be eligible for processing that is why they forwarded your file to Nova Scotia who is responsible to screen and decide if your are eligible or not under the new rules.

@ aspire
Thanks! I guess this was what happened to my application. My NOC was listed only as Manager however the detailed list of responsibilities submitted were of that of a Finance Manager. I believe I can't amend my application, right? Does this mean, all I can do now is wait 4-6 years? Or another ministerial instruction will change the landscape on skilled migration. I've been keeping in touch with my consultant and all they can say was to wait for the next instruction from the embassy. 

[aspire]

ebsonjohn,

I suggest to discuss this with your consultant. I suppose they are experts and should know that the NOC used in your application is not in the 38 list. If you have the JD's of a finance manager, I suggest to ask your consultant to resubmit your application using the Finance Manager NOC, and you will get your visa one year from the day you submit your application.

BTW, CIC licensed ba ang consultant mo?

[scorpiof3]

Guys

Anybody here who landed ahead of their family? would appreciate if they can share their experience, whats was asked and documents submitted during landing....

Thanks in advance

BKKMAN

[jandi]

Hi Viba, Jandi, and Gabs,
Good News! My ecas status is already "In Process". They have started processing my application last Oct. 1. Hopeful that my medical request is on its way!
Jandi, hope your status is also in process na para magkasabay na tayo.. : )

Hi Ebsonjohn, I wanted to help you but I'm not familiar with the simplified process. Have you received already letter from Nova Scotia stating that your job is eligible for processing? Have submitted full documents to Embassy of Manila?
I'll try to browse the website and see if I could help your case.

God Bless!

Hi MMC,

God is great! Our ecas has changed to "in process" today. Let's hope to have our medicals soon then PPR.

Goodluck to us all. Prayers and more prayers.......