I applied Twice - My Immigration Story

[sonir]

Hi Everyone ,

I have been a regular visitor to this forum and quite amazed with the efforts and dedication  people put in, Incredible, Hats off to all of you.

Well The first Time for Canadian Pr was in 2005 , Under the old rules and paid the fees submitted the documents, did IELTS twice to get the right score, got a File number in 2 months from CHC .This all happened in the 6 months of 2005 and thats it. After that nothing at all  till now. I moved on from 2005 and traveled around the world, I basically not even bothered about Canadian PR. To be very honest of someone came up to me last year and would have said you PR id ready I wouldnt have taken it either.   Then Things changed, I met my Fiancée in Late 2008, we are getting married shorty and she is a graduate from University of Bristish Columbia and spent 10 years in B.C.

So I thought its not a bad idea to apply under the new rules , as my profession is in one if the wanted occupation list. So found a consultant and lot of people advised me especially those fraud agents, that I cannot apply twice as its illegal and CHC reject both the application, I did-int listen to them and I have a good consultant, got his advise applied under the new law . Submitted the papers to CIO on 2nd week of feb 2011, received an email from CIO  on the 24th March saying that the assessment is positive and they are transferring my file to the Visa Office. Now waiting for things to happen....Hopefully all goes well


what I want to say is if there is anyone who applied before june 2008, and still waiting and if you are qualified under the occupation list then just apply again , dont wait  as both are different laws, once your new application is taken in by CIO the  you can withdraw your old application . The most important things is when you are applying under the new law, In the application form there is a question which asks you Whether you have applied before for Canadian Immigration/ Have you been refused e.t.c, In that column just inform that you have applied under the old law and mention your old File No


This is my first post and surely it wont be my last

nice story

regards
sonir

[marvik2011]

Perseverance is the key here. I had to apply again as well, for me it took three times.

I initially submitted the application in 2008. I wanted to help the people who process the application and I marked down the NOC numbers next to each job history. They changed the list of occupations in demand in Nov 2008, and eventually my application got rejected.

However, I realized one of my past job could also be classified under a different NOC that was still under the accepted list. I reapplied with that NOC. In the application I mentioned the previous file number and I explained the reason for reapplying.

There was no feedback for sometime. When I inquired about the application, I came to know that the embassy had sent a letter requesting me to submit the full documents. But the letter was lost somehow. By this time my application was also expired and I was advised to re-apply.

I made the 3rd application in November 2009. And now I have received my landing documents and making arrangements for my migration. 

WOW!!! Congrats!!!!Well done!!!Very good move!!!Good luck with your new life in Canada!!!

[theshivster]

+1 for you! a very inspiring story!

[andreagail999]

Thanks a lot friends

good luck to you all too

Cheers

[toronto1234]

encouraging story indeed.  sad to say I read your post late though,  I am an applicant under MI1 filed last march 2010.  My wife recently applied under MI3 as the principal this time around.  My problem is I made a mistake in answering NO to question no. 9 in background declaration -- question: have you previously applied for an FSW visa"  Can you please help me what I am supposed to do?  I am afraid I would be guilty of misdeclaration, should I send in another form for Background declaration or just simply inform them by email that I made a mistake in answering the form?  My wife appln was recently received only on July 20, 2011 and my CC was not charged yet--which means they did not process yet application of my wife.  Anybody please help!!Thanks

[andreagail999]

Hi  Toronto1234

If I am not mistaken you applied on you as principal applicant for the first time and then your wife right? So I dont think that's a problem cos it's two different people as principal applicant

I don't think this would be a issue

Senoir's pls advise if it's wrong. Don't wanna give a wrong information

thanks
Charles

[toronto1234]

yes, thats correct.  I applied under MI 1 as principal applicant then my wife re-applied as the principal in our second application.  The question in No. 9 --background declaration " Have you ever applied for an immigrant visa"  ----- does this apply to us?  Since the application have different principal applicants?  Please comment anyone?  What do you think?

[kathe]

Wishing you a speedy and smooth sailing ahead!

[toronto1234]

THANKS