H1B - Alberta PNP File Number / Certificate Timeline

[tharkiftp]

Sad but true, AINP no longer looks like a lucrative option.

Governer, what about people who got file numbers in March, when can they expect their nomination?

look a ell.bee's post................August is the new time for people who got file numbers in March...   :-(

[Albertagoverner]

Sad but true, AINP no longer looks like a lucrative option.

Governer, what about people who got file numbers in March, when can they expect their nomination?

look a ell.bee's post................August is the new time for people who got file numbers in March...   :-(

Actually expectations were extremely high especially while people were getting certificates in Oct-Nov 2008 in 40-45 days. But still It will be a option for lot of others because once your are nominated then Buffalo Will take 3 month to AOR and further 3 months to stamp. The only issue is 8 months of Nomination process so apply and go back just make sure you have paystub while you Apply. AINP will send nomination certificate at Home Country address.

[nomad_musafir]

Sad but true, AINP no longer looks like a lucrative option.

AINP seemed to be the "only" option for someone like me who has no relatives in Canada, no job offer in Canada, and occupation not included in the FSW list. How many of you would have honestly considered AINP, had the US economy not tanked, CIS was not clamping down on desi sweatshops, and everybody was still getting their EB2's on their cough cough "embellished" experiences? Count your blessings that the AINP option is still available, especially in this economy. If anybody gets laid off in the meanwhile - too bad, but it's not Alberta's fault.

I understand the frustration. All I can say is be patient, keep the faith, and play the hand you've been dealt.

[koolguyme]

Sad but true, AINP no longer looks like a lucrative option.

AINP seemed to be the "only" option for someone like me who has no relatives in Canada, no job offer in Canada, and occupation not included in the FSW list. How many of you would have honestly considered AINP, had the US economy not tanked, CIS was not clamping down on desi sweatshops, and everybody was still getting their EB2's on their cough cough "embellished" experiences? Count your blessings that the AINP option is still available, especially in this economy. If anybody gets laid off in the meanwhile - too bad, but it's not Alberta's fault.

I understand the frustration. All I can say is be patient, keep the faith, and play the hand you've been dealt.

True, but how many H1B transfers and extensions are getting denied?  Don't you think USCIS is rejecting left and right?

[nomad_musafir]

True, but how many H1B transfers and extensions are getting denied?  Don't you think USCIS is rejecting left and right?

Again, not Alberta's fault.
In my opinion, it is not like CIS is rejecting left and right. More like, CIS not rejecting enough when desi sweatshops were applying left and right over the past several years - for non-existent jobs, using fake resumes containing fake experiences! Now these people are getting bitten on their collective behinds. If your history is clean, your application will not get rejected. To date, I have filed for 1 fresh H1, 2 transfers, 1 extension, and have never had any problems. My company is getting ready to file for another extension (7th year) and I consider it to be more like a formality. I have never received any queries, and it shouldn't be any different this time also (knock on wood), since "everything" is clean. All those who took a conscious decision to not join the Hyd'badi frenzy, and were content with being honest as far as H1 is concerned, are sleeping peacefully today.

To be clear, my angst is not against my fellow H1 brethren, but against these "consulting companies" that created all this muck, and CIS for letting them

[tan]

I just received my nomination letter.
Appln Recd   File # File # recd   Pre?   Who                 Nomn recd
01/14/08   653   02/11/09   Y   tan                 Recd Nom on May 4, 2009 letter dated March 26,2009

I emailed AINP my pre Assesment back in 11/11/08

despoimmigrant and 6sigmaMBB,

Can you guys please confirm with me the date noted on on your nomination letter and the certificate expiry date?
I am wondering why it takes them 1 month to send my letter? The letter was dated March 26, 2009 but the mail is postmarked April 26, 2009. I am not trying to be picky, I am just worried because getting PCC from my Home Country might take quite a while. Is there an option of filling to Buffalo without the Home Country PCC? I can process TX and FBI PCC, however Home Country PCC might be chalengging since one source told me that I have to come in person to my Hometown.

Thanks,

Tan

Sorted by File #  recd date...  Folks, please see the pattern for file # recd date.    File #s were given to pre-assessment folks ahead of new process cases (at least to the level possible). And certificates appear to be coming in that order too.

Appln Recd   File # File # recd   Pre?   Who                    Nomn recd
12/15/08   517   01/09/09   Y   poppyjml            Recd Nom
12/17/08   52x   01/23/09   Y   narsanna             Recd Nom
12/17/08   53x   01/24/09   Y   tang_dynasty   
01/14/09   655   02/11/09   Y   6sigmaMBB   
01/15/09   66x   02/11/09   Y   Shyli   
01/14/09   652   02/12/09   Y   despoimmigrant     Recd Nom
12/27/09   535   02/19/09   Y   rabzee   
12/22/08   54X   02/19/09   Y   Gixxer750   
12/30/08   588   02/20/09   Y   sandar   
01/14/09   589   02/20/09   Y   ram_v   
12/31/08   593   02/20/09   Y   sirsmak   
01/10/09   59x   03/13/09   Y   Flori   
01/22/09   696   03/19/09   Y   royal148811   
1/22/09   698   03/19/09   Y   albertaorbust   
01/20/09   721   03/19/09   Y   differentquestion   
01/29/09   729   03/19/09   Y   bibo   
1/29/09   729   3/19/09   Y   bibo   
02/06/09   775   03/19/09   Y   Ell.Bee Colleague   
02/09/09   812   03/19/09   Y   Ell.Bee   
2/3/09   7xx   3/19/09   Y   kins4u2   
02/10/09   828   03/20/09   Y   sun007   
01/08/09   84x   03/20/09   Y   indium sulfide   
02/17/09   88x   03/23/09   Y   Albertadude   
12/30/09   7xx   03/24/09   N   Manny   
01/16/09   1022   04/21/09   N   JPRAVELO   
1/27/09   1161   4/21/09   N   alabao   
1/26/09   1163   4/21/09   N   babuganesh2000   
1/21/09   1116   4/22/09   N   virgos   
1/26/09   1104   ??/??/??   N   aNewHope   

[nomad_musafir]

I am not trying to be picky, I am just worried because getting PCC from my Home Country might take quite a while. Is there an option of filling to Buffalo without the Home Country PCC? I can process TX and FBI PCC, however Home Country PCC might be chalengging since one source told me that I have to come in person to my Hometown.

Thanks,

Tan

Try the consulate/embassy in the US. Also, ask your family to personally go to the police at your home town and get the process, instead of believing your "source".

[Mike053]

I just received my nomination letter.
Appln Recd   File # File # recd   Pre?   Who                 Nomn recd
01/14/08   653   02/11/09   Y   tan                 Recd Nom on May 4, 2009 letter dated March 26,2009

Tan:
Did they contact you anytime after you sent the application?
Did they ask for latest paystub again?

[srini_72]

Tan,

I did sent all the required CIC documents to Buffalo on March 30, 2009 without the Home country PCC and it worked out fine for me. Finally, I sent my Home country PCC  on April 24, 2009.

[MyAlberta]

can anybody suggest when i should start applying for  my pcc's because i sent my application 0n jan 20 & received my file no.on march 3,2009

[rabzee]

Hi there,
I got a email from Alberta with a subject of " Important Information From the Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program"  and the email provides information on what to do if you are an AINP nominee and you need to renew your work permit with your current Alberta employer, or to obtain a work permit to start work with a new Alberta employer.

The Document called us as a "Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (AINP) Nominee" and it came on MAY 2nd but we havent recived our nomination letter yet....
The question is should i call them now and as them about it. because in between i change my apartment and post them the new address.So i m little confused what should i do coz i dont want to call them as i think it will slow the case????Seniors comments would be really helpful.
Thanks

[6SigmaMBB]

Tan,
I have NOT recevied the nomination letter yet! (as of yesterday)....so cant answer your question at this time.

-6Sigma

I just received my nomination letter.
Appln Recd   File # File # recd   Pre?   Who                 Nomn recd
01/14/08   653   02/11/09   Y   tan                 Recd Nom on May 4, 2009 letter dated March 26,2009

I emailed AINP my pre Assesment back in 11/11/08

despoimmigrant and 6sigmaMBB,

Can you guys please confirm with me the date noted on on your nomination letter and the certificate expiry date?
I am wondering why it takes them 1 month to send my letter? The letter was dated March 26, 2009 but the mail is postmarked April 26, 2009. I am not trying to be picky, I am just worried because getting PCC from my Home Country might take quite a while. Is there an option of filling to Buffalo without the Home Country PCC? I can process TX and FBI PCC, however Home Country PCC might be chalengging since one source told me that I have to come in person to my Hometown.

Thanks,

Tan

Sorted by File #  recd date...  Folks, please see the pattern for file # recd date.    File #s were given to pre-assessment folks ahead of new process cases (at least to the level possible). And certificates appear to be coming in that order too.

Appln Recd   File # File # recd   Pre?   Who                    Nomn recd
12/15/08   517   01/09/09   Y   poppyjml            Recd Nom
12/17/08   52x   01/23/09   Y   narsanna             Recd Nom
12/17/08   53x   01/24/09   Y   tang_dynasty   
01/14/09   655   02/11/09   Y   6sigmaMBB   
01/15/09   66x   02/11/09   Y   Shyli   
01/14/09   652   02/12/09   Y   despoimmigrant     Recd Nom
12/27/09   535   02/19/09   Y   rabzee   
12/22/08   54X   02/19/09   Y   Gixxer750   
12/30/08   588   02/20/09   Y   sandar   
01/14/09   589   02/20/09   Y   ram_v   
12/31/08   593   02/20/09   Y   sirsmak   
01/10/09   59x   03/13/09   Y   Flori   
01/22/09   696   03/19/09   Y   royal148811   
1/22/09   698   03/19/09   Y   albertaorbust   
01/20/09   721   03/19/09   Y   differentquestion   
01/29/09   729   03/19/09   Y   bibo   
1/29/09   729   3/19/09   Y   bibo   
02/06/09   775   03/19/09   Y   Ell.Bee Colleague   
02/09/09   812   03/19/09   Y   Ell.Bee   
2/3/09   7xx   3/19/09   Y   kins4u2   
02/10/09   828   03/20/09   Y   sun007   
01/08/09   84x   03/20/09   Y   indium sulfide   
02/17/09   88x   03/23/09   Y   Albertadude   
12/30/09   7xx   03/24/09   N   Manny   
01/16/09   1022   04/21/09   N   JPRAVELO   
1/27/09   1161   4/21/09   N   alabao   
1/26/09   1163   4/21/09   N   babuganesh2000   
1/21/09   1116   4/22/09   N   virgos   
1/26/09   1104   ??/??/??   N   aNewHope   

[nomad_musafir]

rabzee,

imo, your application has been approved, they have just not mailed it out to you, yet.
if you are able to continue getting mail from your existing address, you might want to just wait for it. if not, send them an e-mail, or fax, or call them and inform about your change in address. this should not slow the case. people are not encouraged to keep on calling them for status. your's is a valid reason.

[MyAlberta]

rabzee,i think nomad_musafir is right email or fax will not slower their process.

[rabzee]

yeah u ppl are rite.....i'll call them if i dont get it during this week.
well i was thinking to get started for CIC , i just saw i would need police certificate from everywhere we live , so can anybody tell me how can  get police Cert. from UAE and from how many states would i need??? as lived in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah...so do  i need to get from all three?
i also lived in thiland so i have to get that too. and what about US police certificate??? how to get that too???