H1B - Alberta PNP File Number / Certificate Timeline

[immighopeful]

Hi,
I just came across this forum and thread. I wanted to provide my dates for tracking purposes.
After a wait of about 6+ months, I got my receipt #.
Application received : April 20th, 2009
NOC : 2171
File # : xxxx-xx-48xx
Email received: Oct 27th, 2009

Best luck guys.
-AS.

[immighopeful]

Hello Everyone,

My application reached in January of 2009. I received my file number in March 8XX. Still I haven't received the nomination. Any idea when We can expect the nomination. Meanwhile I have returned back from the US and am back in India. Does anyone know the timeline of the New Delhi Consulate as I will be filing my case in New Delhi

Cheers
Chinga Cowa banga

Hi Chinga Cowa banga..
It looks like this may be a bit of a problem. See this link.. http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrate/srsvisaholder.html
"A Candidate must be currently working in the United States and possess a valid visa in one of the following temporary skilled worker visa categories: H-1B, H-1B1, H-1C, E-3 at the time the AINP makes a final decision on the application;"

It looks like if you can be in the USA on H1 visa at the time when they make the final decision, and if the decision is positive, then you may be able to benefit from the nomination. But I am not an expert and I could be wrong.

Regards,
AS.

[immighopeful]

Hi all,
As you may know the NOC 2171 is no more on the Alberta Occupation under pressure list, which was updated on 9/1/09.
However, they do mention the applications submitted prior to 9/1/09 shall be considered with the older 'occupations under pressure list'.
Does anyone have a copy of the older list, or point me to the url where it can be found.. Thanks.

I hate to speculate but if the AINP/CIC decides to process applications filed under NOC code xxxx only based on projected demand for the particular code .. and on a first come first served basis... (in other words, shelve the tons of applications filed under a particular code until they perceive a demand for that particular code), we may witness a deja vu, similar to the green card process.. Thoughts?

Regards,
AS.

[Sam123]

Hi All,

Me an my friend received the file numbers last week through the Lawyers in Edmonton, Alberta.

My Details
Application - Apr 2009 last week
Query for additional documnets - Aug 14 2009
Category 2171
File number - 55xx

My Friend's details are very much the same. Though he applied little later but he never got any query for additional documents (even though I sent them present emplyment letter they asked for it again. )

My lawyer is of the view.....It is not very positive situation. He said that around 500- 600 nominations were issued in total this year. Few cases where people have manged to get job offer are getting nominations, he asked me to explore that avenue. And said not to expect any thing will change next year. There will be another 500-600 next year at max. He is already talking about looking else where or trying out the Federal route (I guess more money for him). What waste of money. Donot rely timeline mentioned on the website....as he said nobody is bound by time line to issue nominations.

So this program is pretty much kaput, I believe. One suggestion to anyone applying now there is no need of lawyer to apply for this program. You will be just wasting money, just do it yourself if you are still hopefull.

Thanks

Sam

[Jasper]

Hi all,
As you may know the NOC 2171 is no more on the Alberta Occupation under pressure list, which was updated on 9/1/09.
However, they do mention the applications submitted prior to 9/1/09 shall be considered with the older 'occupations under pressure list'.
Does anyone have a copy of the older list, or point me to the url where it can be found.. Thanks.

I hate to speculate but if the AINP/CIC decides to process applications filed under NOC code xxxx only based on projected demand for the particular code .. and on a first come first served basis... (in other words, shelve the tons of applications filed under a particular code until they perceive a demand for that particular code), we may witness a deja vu, similar to the green card process.. Thoughts?

Regards,
AS.

I don't have the link to old NOC lists, but I remember which occupations were removed from the list when.

The following occupations were removed from the list on May 19, 2009;
2147: Computer Engineers (Except Software Engineers)
2171: Information Systems Analysts and Consultants
2172: Database Analysts and Data Administrators
2173: Software Engineers and Designers
2174: Computer Programmers and Interactive Media Developers
2175: Web Designers and Developers
2281: Computer and Network Operators
2283: Systems Testing Technicians

The following occupation was removed from the list on Sep 1, 2009;
0213: Computer and Information systems Manager

No one know how NOC codes affect nomination process at this point, but we will find out once AINP starts issuing our nomination certificates (accoding to thier processing time, they may start issuing nominations soon unless they change the processing time).

You will find everyone's timeline (including application date, file number date, and NOC code) in this link:http://tinyurl.com/AINP-Tracking-System
Your timeline will be updated here, too. (Surprisingly the majority of AINP SRS H1-B applicants applied under the NOC codes which have already been removed from the list.)

[jimmyz500]

This was briefly discussed in this forum earlier, can anyone confirm if the file numbers, currently at 5xxx, includes all streams? or just the US Visa holder stream? If it includes all streams, perhaps it would give us some hope.

Thx

My lawyer is of the view.....It is not very positive situation. He said that around 500- 600 nominations were issued in total this year. Few cases where people have manged to get job offer are getting nominations, he asked me to explore that avenue. And said not to expect any thing will change next year. There will be another 500-600 next year at max. He is already talking about looking else where or trying out the Federal route (I guess more money for him). What waste of money. Donot rely timeline mentioned on the website....as he said nobody is bound by time line to issue nominations.

So this program is pretty much kaput, I believe. One suggestion to anyone applying now there is no need of lawyer to apply for this program. You will be just wasting money, just do it yourself if you are still hopefull.

Thanks

Sam

[Sonu81]

This was briefly discussed in this forum earlier, can anyone confirm if the file numbers, currently at 5xxx, includes all streams? or just the US Visa holder stream? If it includes all streams, perhaps it would give us some hope.

Thx

unfortunately they are only for H1B AINP..they stated from 0 when the AINP H1B program started in mid 2008, reached 300 in december 2008 and reached 700 in February 2009. After that it shot up badly......

[venky321]

Well, about 500-600 nominations a year. 5000 pending nominations, thats 10 years!. Your chances are better waiting for the green card in the US.

[uma_wipro]

Hi,
I have applied for AINP Alberta with NOC-2174 on second week of JUN 09, but till now didn't get any file number. Can you please let me know when can i expect file number?

Thanks,

[anoop]

Hi,
I have applied for AINP Alberta with NOC-2174 on second week of JUN 09, but till now didn't get any file number. Can you please let me know when can i expect file number?

Thanks,

Hi Uma,
          My application reached alberta on 23rd April 2009(NOC 2173).I got file number on Nov 9th 2009.So probably u applied in the month of June u should get the fle number some where in the month of JAN or if Delayed FEB 2010.Anyways getting file number is absolutely is of no use.We have to have Nomination letter from AINP to keep the ball rolling.All the best

Anoop

Anoop

[Chinga_Canada]

Hi Uma_Wipro

I applied in Jan and got file number in March. I am a candiadate from the old process. My file number is 8XX but I haven't received my nomination yet!!!!! so all those who applied in June, July etc have a long wait for file number and a long wait from thereon for nomination. I wouldn't be surprised if they just scrap the program as there is no need for them to take immigrants anymore as the economy is in such a bad shape. One of my friends who is a PHD, is in Calgary and is  working as a  part-time waiter in some diner!!!!

Chinga Cowa Banga

[Sonu81]

Guys, apart from the standard "refer to our website" and "due to large volume of application"...
did anybody recently had any kind of discussion with any AINP guy about what is going on.....

[johnradus]

Hi,
I have applied for AINP Alberta with NOC-2174 on second week of JUN 09, but till now didn't get any file number. Can you please let me know when can i expect file number?

Thanks,

Hi Uma

As far as I know, all the computer occupations including NOC 2174 were removed from the list on MAY 19th. I am not sure how you qualify given that you applied on June 09?

[Chinga_Canada]

Hello Everyone,

My application reached in January of 2009. I received my file number in March 8XX. Still I haven't received the nomination. Any idea when We can expect the nomination. Meanwhile I have returned back from the US and am back in India. Does anyone know the timeline of the New Delhi Consulate as I will be filing my case in New Delhi

Cheers
Chinga Cowa banga

Hi Chinga Cowa banga..
It looks like this may be a bit of a problem. See this link.. http://www.albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrate/srsvisaholder.html
"A Candidate must be currently working in the United States and possess a valid visa in one of the following temporary skilled worker visa categories: H-1B, H-1B1, H-1C, E-3 at the time the AINP makes a final decision on the application;"

It looks like if you can be in the USA on H1 visa at the time when they make the final decision, and if the decision is positive, then you may be able to benefit from the nomination. But I am not an expert and I could be wrong.

Regards,
AS.

Hi immighopeful,

Since my application reached before Feb 19th I should be fine. I just had to be in status at the time of application which i was!!!!!

Chinga Cowa Banga

[immigrant_rookie]

Pleople from one country (everyone knows which one it is) have applied more applications than any other. This is really affecting folks who really want to immigrate to Alberta.

I cannot agree more to this. Not only that one country, but pretty much the same profession. And now they're all sitting here crying "why haven't I got my nomination". Of course not, because the Alberta PNP office is probably sitting on top of 5000-6000 applications with the same NOC code "2171" or whatever the other IT codes were. The poor province probably needs only 1/10 of that amount! This is just a case of people see this as a "back-up". Massive applications like this only hurt the program, by slowing down people with different professions, from different countries, who might really want to Canada, who might have the skills set from 50 OTHERS PROFESSIONS listed on that NOC list. And now they're all stuck in this queue with the possibility that the Canadian will close this program due to abuse! Real nice people!

And don't get me wrong, I'm not a racist. I have many friends from that country, good friends of mine. Hell, I even dated somebody once from that country. But think about what you're doing here and how it affect others people. Be less selfish once for a change!