July 01, 2011 FSW Applicants_MI 3

[m.ibrahim]

hey i got MR

Super fast.....congrats

[jorgill]

I got the PR!!! I got the passports today with entry visa issued!    

I'm so happy!     

Good luck to all!     

PS: I saw this news in this website:

" The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.

Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing."

Still I don't understand why there are so many from 2008 when we are getting our visas from 2011 ... 

[RKC]

I got the PR!!! I got the passports today with entry visa issued!    

I'm so happy!      

Good luck to all!      

PS: I saw this news in this website:

" The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.

Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing."

Still I don't understand why there are so many from 2008 when we are getting our visas from 2011 ...  

Congratulations! Jorgill Your PR journey ends here.

As regards to MI1 backlog, many occupations from the list of 38 in  MI1 are not facing any labour shortage currently. This is what the HSRDC report says. MI2 & MI3 new 29 occupation list reflect the most relevant occupations which needs filling up from foreign skilled workers. Hence MI2 & 3 were fast tracked.

It is sad to know, many MI1 people are still waiting 2 years or more for a decision.

[abhishekgoel007]

BREAKING NEWS
 
The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.
Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing.


The Announcement
This statement has been issued as part of the larger Federal Budget for 2012, which was released on 29 March. The budget includes information for reducing national deficit and creating more fiscally efficient government infrastructure, an integral part of which is tied to immigration policy and processing times. As part of this plan, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), is expected to reduce its operating costs by $179 million over the next three years.
The budget mentions that “Canada risks losing the global talent competition for the world's best and brightest as potential immigrants choose to take their skills to other countries with more responsive immigration systems rather than remain in the queue to have their applications process in Canada”.
With this in mind, the decision was reached to not only return the approximately 300,000 applications, but to focus on creating a system that would streamline processing and “reduce duplication and overlap” in the overall structure.


Government Rationale
The applications being returned are currently only from the FSW program. No additional plans have yet been announced to address backlogs in other immigration categories.
CIC hopes that reducing application numbers will allow it to streamline its programs in a way that will eliminate overhead costs currently incurred by dealing with the backlog. For instance, some visa offices devote significant amounts of time and money to processing pre-2008 applications. With these out of the way, visa officers will be free to devote time and energy to processing applications that have a higher likelihood of approval under current government standards.
The decision is also part of a larger effort by CIC to “transition to a faster and more flexible economic immigration system”. This new system will be aimed at more accurately addressing Canadian labour market needs as well as better serving those applicants still in line to be processed. Currently, Canada is facing severe labour shortages, specifically in Western provinces where skilled tradespeople are in great demand.
It is important to note that, despite widespread austerity measures being imposed on most government departments, CIC is one of only five that are being asked to reduce operating costs by less than six percent. In fact, proposed upgrades to the Canadian immigration system are likely to cost over $25 million in upcoming years.

Advice for Returned Applicants
The promise of new, streamlined immigration systems is no comfort for the thousands of individuals and their families who have now seen their hopes for Canadian immigration come to an end.
“This is such awful news for the people who have been waiting patiently in line,” says Attorney David Cohen, “Of course, they are free to submit a new application, but that will be of little solace at this time. I truly feel badly for them”.
Applicants who will see their files returned but are still keen to come to Canada are by no means excluded from re-submitting an application, either through the FSW program or one of the over 60 other available Canadian immigration programs. As the government more thoroughly outlines its plans for immigration in the future, prospective applicants should make sure to keep abreast of new developments that may be of benefit to themselves and their unique skill sets.

[udayaradhya]

I got the PR!!! I got the passports today with entry visa issued!    

I'm so happy!     

Good luck to all!     

PS: I saw this news in this website:

" The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.

Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing."

Still I don't understand why there are so many from 2008 when we are getting our visas from 2011 ... 

Congrats Jorgill. Enjoy your slife in Canada

[udayaradhya]

just to let you'll know, i applied on the 3rd november, did medicals on 5th march and sent passports on 8th march. Waiting for RPRF encashment. ecas status - in process.

Hey forblogs.....we are almost in the same timeline. Need a confirmation from your end: your eCas is not showing "Medicals Received" both on the first page, and inside, right?

[Optimist22222]

O what a situation. we all have been assuming that before sending PER our payment is deducted. But your case tells some other story.
And yeah dear it will go to "Receiver General for Canada" and in canadian dollars and it will be from any bank in Canada. as banks here in Pakistan wont make DD in CAD of banks other than Canada. Mine was also of Canadian bank for application fees & RPRF fees.
Good luck.

Thanks again Lucky for your considerate response.
One more clarification:
I will make DDs in CAD which will be payable at Royal Bank of Canada at NS Canada, and then send them to LVO. It means that LVO will then send these DDs to CIO Canada for encashment. Am I right?

[Optimist22222]

Congratulations for achieving the goal. Good Luck.

I got the PR!!! I got the passports today with entry visa issued!    

I'm so happy!     

Good luck to all!     

PS: I saw this news in this website:

" The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.

Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing."

Still I don't understand why there are so many from 2008 when we are getting our visas from 2011 ... 

[abhishekgoel007]

People will always talk about you, especially when they envy you and the life you live. Let them... you affected their lives, they didn't affect yours.”

[abhishekgoel007]

[abhishekgoel007]

[Mr.Engineer]

Canadian Government Slashes Backlog
The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.

Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing.

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[Mr.Engineer]

You bet +1

thanks now
+1 for you

[Mr.Engineer]

hey i got MR

congratulation friend

[Mr.Engineer]

Hey Guys, ooh what a forum. I cant believe i did not know about this one. I read the the last 50 pages or so and i already feel like i know everyone.  Firstly let me bow to your highness.
Secondly a big high five to all those who got their visas. Abhi, advanta, rkc, and anyone whom i missed.
Best of luck for dd encashment for dmartpt, delta, vanilthil, fasttrack, markho and how can i forget now, and anyone whom i missed.
I love this forum and will be a regular here.

Mayankpt congratulations on your MR man. great news.

welcome buddy