Strategic Recruitment Stream Alberta PNP

[RDRDX]

DNatraj,

Thanks for the prompt reply. I am currently on H1B visa and my GC process has yet NOT been started.
Also,I have to send the PNP application for pre assessment.

I want to keep PNP as a back up for rough time like lays off and etc.

any suggestions?
thanks,
Rahul

[Leon]

If you are keeping your PR as a back up and maybe not moving, you should land as late as you can, just within the time limit they give you.  The residency requirements clock doesn't start ticking until you land.  You can go back to the US after you land and keep your Canadian PR for up to 3 years before you would have to decide between living in Canada for 2 years or losing the PR again.

[nix1]

If you are keeping your PR as a back up and maybe not moving, you should land as late as you can, just within the time limit they give you.  The residency requirements clock doesn't start ticking until you land.  You can go back to the US after you land and keep your Canadian PR for up to 3 years before you would have to decide between living in Canada for 2 years or losing the PR again.

I thought the rule you have described here is for those who go through the Federal Skilled Worker program. For PNP (AINP), you must move there as soon as you get your PR or before the landing date expires. They need you now, not after 3 years. That is the reason they are doing the fast track process for us, so we can be there sooner. I know you are an expert on this, but just wanted to know the rules for PNP.

[manianz47]

Hi
Leon is most probably right

You need to land before your Certificate expires but you can get out of Canada (as a PR) and reenter later to meet the residency requirements

[cchabert]

DNatraj,

Thanks for the prompt reply. I am currently on H1B visa and my GC process has yet NOT been started.

Let me tell you that the GC process will take forever, I have to wait 2 or 3 years to start the process only, after that another 3 or 4 years, if you want to have plan B use it as is, you'll have your Alberta nomination fast and your PR in no more than 1 year, so see you in Alberta in 2010.

Peace!

[Leon]

I thought the rule you have described here is for those who go through the Federal Skilled Worker program. For PNP (AINP), you must move there as soon as you get your PR or before the landing date expires. They need you now, not after 3 years. That is the reason they are doing the fast track process for us, so we can be there sooner. I know you are an expert on this, but just wanted to know the rules for PNP.

Did you sign anything saying that you will move ASAP when you get your visa?  I am not aware of anything like that.  Whatever time limit they give you to land, you can land as late as possible and then leave again right away because as soon as you land, you are PR and you may be gone up to 3 years in a 5 year period.

AB is also fast tracking H1B visa holders for themselves, not for the rest of Canada but that doesn't seem to stop anybody from using that program and then moving to whatever province they fancy.

[bendjoe]

DNatraj,

Thanks for the prompt reply. I am currently on H1B visa and my GC process has yet NOT been started.
Also,I have to send the PNP application for pre assessment.

I want to keep PNP as a back up for rough time like lays off and etc.

any suggestions?
thanks,
Rahul

You can  get a PR in around one year. Then you will get a 10 months or about time to make your first landing. Then you can get back to US and stay in US for max two years. There is a rule, You have to live in canada for 3 years in the 5 year time span after your first landing.  So in your case if you get a GC in 4 years time Canada can be considered as a back-up. Other wise I would say Canada is your main option. You cannot continue to be in US until you get your GC and be a Canadian PR. You have roughly 4 years(from the date you apply for AINP) to spend in US and not loose the Canadian PR. Optimization problem.

[bendjoe]

may be gone up to 3 years in a 5 year period.

I thought it was 3 years in Canada in a 5 year span. So one more year I guess.

[RDRDX]

Getting a GC in 4 years is next to impossible. ( at least for Indian Citizen).And to add more misery,GC process is yet not started.
I faxed the pre assesment form couple of hours back and see what lies ahead !

thanks to all who replied and helped me !!

god bless.

[Leon]

I thought it was 3 years in Canada in a 5 year span. So one more year I guess.

Yes, it's minimum 2 years in Canada or maximum 3 years out and it's not just in your first 5 years as PR, it's also after that and always a rolling period of the previous 5 years so you can not stay 2 years, leave for 3 and then stay away for another 3 because that belongs to the 2nd 5 year period.  Doesn't work like that.

PR status is also not linked to PR card directly.  You can lose PR status and still have a valid PR card or you could have no PR card but a valid PR status.  Some people think if they can get their PR card renewed because the met the requirements for that 5 year period, they don't have to worry about it again until it needs to be renewed again but actually the border can refuse you entry and take your PR away at any time if they see that you have not met the residency requirements.

[KrisR]

Folks,

Thank you for your responses. I am going to wait for two weeks atlease before i call them ...

Nix1 ,did you get any response to the mail that you sent .

Thank you and God bless.

Hi Folks,
I have been reading this forum for sometime now and this is a great source of motivation for individuals who wish to migrate to canada.
I have applied for Alberta PNP H1B program and here is timeline till now
Applied for Preassesment :-     Nov 3 ,2008
Initial Application Pckg Recd :- Nov 26,2008
Application Docs                :- Dec 1,2008
Alberta Recieved(Fed ex trk):- Dec 3,2008
Per the previous posts ,the file numbers are being recieved in a week's time ,which would hopefully mean
that i should get a number today or tomm ..
Seniors, would you advise to call the helpline ,if i do not hear from them till the next week ( i know i am jumping the gun and it says should not contact for 4 months.. but my anxiety is at a all time high .. on H1 and might be laid off anytime .. )
Once again .. a great thanks to Ingegarcia,dnatraj,findude etc etc ..for sharing your valuable experiences with us ..

I would wait for another week until Dec 17th that would exactly make 2 weeks. I understand your anxiety but getting a file number does not mean that they start working on your case. If I were you, I would avoid unnecessary call to them. Try to be patient since you are going to need after getting file no. and during CIC process. Just have faith strong and start preparing all the documents need for CIC process. You can avoid delay time if you have all required documents done before getting nomination certificate. Good Luck!

[RDRDX]

So how long it takes to get Canadian citizenship?

I thought it was 3 years in Canada in a 5 year span. So one more year I guess.

Yes, it's minimum 2 years in Canada or maximum 3 years out and it's not just in your first 5 years as PR, it's also after that and always a rolling period of the previous 5 years so you can not stay 2 years, leave for 3 and then stay away for another 3 because that belongs to the 2nd 5 year period.  Doesn't work like that.

PR status is also not linked to PR card directly.  You can lose PR status and still have a valid PR card or you could have no PR card but a valid PR status.  Some people think if they can get their PR card renewed because the met the requirements for that 5 year period, they don't have to worry about it again until it needs to be renewed again but actually the border can refuse you entry and take your PR away at any time if they see that you have not met the residency requirements.

[toledoresident]

Hello Everyone,

Could you please let me know the complete procedure you followed for FBI finger printing ?

Today I tried at local police station but they denied it saying that they no longer do it as there is a guidelines from FBI to get it done electronically only. I am also not sure whether downloadable form at FBI site (http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm) is appropriate for immigration purpose or not ? Your guidence is appreciated.

If someone can suggest any ohio agency would be great.


Thanks,
TR

[Leon]

So how long it takes to get Canadian citizenship?

To be eligible to apply for citizenship, you need to have been living in Canada as a PR for 1095 days in the previous 4 year period.  Average processing time after applying is around 1 year.

[dipen]

hi rambalu80

Thanks for your reply. I dont have a paystubb. Can I send employment verification letter. I dont see employment verification letter mentioned in the PNP application (as a proof of employment) . Can I still send it?