FSW 2013 Applicants Timeline- Lets Network Here.

[diode]

hey azimrit first of all many congratulations hope you get your passport soon, you got message today .....it give me hope that my passport too dispatch today.

 

[islandbabe]

VERY WELL SAID KALAIDENG.......ASPIRING 2014 APPLICANTS BEWARE!!!!!!

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A lot of applicants are talking about FSW reopening in 2014. Happy to be proven wrong but i am certain that their is no official word about this from CIC. Now i think there is a chance that some unscrupulous Consultants are floating this idea so that innocent applicants can fall in their trap and they can collect fees using lines like .... "lets start working on your file so that you can apply as soon as the programme opens"

I have experienced this myself last time when consultants kept calling me saying that they will start preparing my file on the basis of previous NOC (2011 list). when i asked them what if my NOC is not included they said then they only keep a small service charge (small = approx 33%!! ) I eventually decided not to use any consultant and apply myself. I really think if a consultant is willing to prepare your file in advance for FSW 2014 then one should take in writing that they will not pay ANY fees in case the programme does not open in 2014. Remember EOI is a totally different thing from FSW.

I AM NOT SAYING THAT FSW WILL BE REOPENED FOR 2014 OR NOT. ALL I AM SAYING IS THAT AS FAR AS WE KNOW THEIR IS NO OFFICIAL NEWS ABOUT THE PROGRAMME'S FUTURE EXCEPT THAT THEY PLAN TO INTRODUCE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) IN EARLY 2015.

Sorry friends if it sounds harsh/critical but it had to be said on the forum. We have had far too many cases told on this forum where agents have screwed things up and gone scotfree just because the applicants are not informed enough and think that the agent tried their best... ATB

 

[Allspark]

After eight and half months of many anxious moments, finally got the maple leaf stamped visa and CPR on 24/02/14. considering the fact that millions aspire for it and tens of thousands apply and a handful get chosen, I consider myself lucky and blessed to have it. Equally fortunate I am to have come across this wonderful forum. Men and women of all caste, creed and color united for a cause and selflessly helping each other- isn't it what humanity should be in the actual world? keep up the spirit, guys. thank u all..

 

[islandbabe]

Was asked to repost the text below: PS.....Congrats Gwen, Joe07, azimrit, Allspark and all others who have gotten good news....bhFSW.....dont lost hope, the darkest hour is just before dawn....your blessing is delayed NOT denied.


For All our friends at the London VO who will be doing interviews throughout this week, hope this helps with your preparation

Surviving the immigration interview

Category 1: About You and Your Family

1. Tell us a little about yourself. / Could you tell me about yourself. Schooling / lifestyle..??
2. Give us some information about your Origin/ Family background/ Ethnicity?
3. Please describe your typical workday?
4. What do you like doing in your spare time ?
5. Where do you live?
6. Do you own a house, or do you rent? Or is it company provided?
7. (If you have children under 18) Where are your children now? Are they alone at home? (Note: In Canada, it is illegal to leave children under 12 unattended).
8. Do your parents live in the same home?
9. Do you plan to bring them to Canada if your application is approved?
10. If not, who will look after them if you move to Canada?
11. What's your current status - single/married/engaged?
12. Where does you spouse / Fiance's parents live ?
13. How long have you been married? OR When do you plan to marry?
14. What's the name and D.O.B of your spouse?
15. Have you been previously married?
16. Do you have other children not listed in this application?
17. How would you rate your English language skills? How about French? (Note: Expect to be tested on this if you claim some degree of skills).
18. Tell us where you think you are Excellent, Good, bad or Worst in
Reading Writing Speaking Listening
19. How well do your spouse and children speak English/French?
20. Have you ever been in trouble with the law? Were you ever reported/charged/arrested for any crime?
21. Do your spouse and children support your plan to move to Canada?
22. Do you have family in Canada?
23. What would you do if your immigration application is rejected? Or What is your plan if you are unsuccessful in this Interview and is not given a Landing Visa?


Category 2: Job and Qualifications

1. What is Your profession?
2. Where are you working now? Or What do you currently do?
Name Address Contact details of Employer

3. Can you give us the name of your supervisor / Person you are reporting to / Your Immediate manager?
Name Title/Designation Address & Contact details

4. What is your title?
5. What does your job involve?
6. Is this a full time or part time job?
7. How long have you worked at this company?
8. Have you had the same position since you started?
9. What jobs have you had prior to this?
10. Can you provide references?
Name Address Contact details of Previous Employer

10-b Details of Previous managers/ supervisors
Name Title/Designation Address & Contact details

11. Why you quit those jobs and why you are going to quit this current one and move to Canada?
12. Tell us about your educational background.
13. What qualifications do you have for your present job?
14. Were you trained before taking on this role?
15. How many people work in your department/company? How many work under you?
16. Who do you report to in the company? Could you give us their contact information?
17. What are you currently working on?
18. Would you say you are doing well in this company?
19. Why would you want to quit this job and head for an uncertain future in Canada?
20. Do you think you will easily find a similar job in Canada?
21. Do you think your qualifications are sufficient to help you find a job?
22. How can your current job help you get a similar job in Canada?
23. How can your current job help you to Integrate in Canadian Society?
24. Do you plan to study further in Canada?
25. Will you undergo a training/ upgrade your skills or go for an internship before taking up a job?
26. Have you had your qualifications assessed in Canada?

Category 3: Financial Position

1. What is your Financial position?
2. What is your current source of Funds? Have you got any Business or just a job ?
3. How much money do you earn at your present job?
4. Do you have any other sources of income? How much do you earn from those?
5. How much money do you have in the banks?
6. Can you provide bank statements for the last 1/2/3 years?
7. What other assets do you have? Property? Stocks and bonds? Gold?
8. What are your assets worth, approximately, at today's market rates? Do you have an assessment report?
9. If your immigration application were to be approved, would you sell your assets before moving to Canada?

Category 4: What You Know About Canada

1. How much do you know about Canada?
2. What exactly have you heard about Canada?
3. What do you expect Canada to be like?
4. Who is Canada's Prime Minister?
5. What is the capital of Canada?
6. How many Canadian Provinces can you name?
7. Can you name some Canadian cities
Or Could you give me the name of 3 Canadian cities and 3 Canadian Provinces ?
8. What is the name of the premier of the province where you plan to settle?

Category 5: Immigrating to Canada

1. Why do you want to leave your country?
2. Why do you want to come to Canada?
3. Are you prepared for the challenges that come with a move to a new country?
4. Why did you choose Canada? Why not Australia, New Zealand, the US or Britain? Or Is there any specific reason for choosing Canada as your residency country ?
5. Where in Canada would you like to Settle ? and Why?
6. What are your preparations for leaving your country?
a. Would you sell all of your equity/assets?
b. b. Any emotional and/or psychological preparation associated with leaving your country.
c. How do you think your spouse and kids [family] will cope with emotional and psychological stress associated with leaving their friends and relatives?
7. What do you expect Canada to be like?
8. Which city in Canada do you want to go to? Why did you decide on that city?
9. Do you have family/friends in Canada? If so, where do they live?
10. (If your intended destination is different from the one you have family in) Why did you choose City X rather than City Y if that's where you have family?
11. Will you change your mind and settle in City Y if your application is approved?
12. Will your relatives/friends assist you after you move to Canada?
13. How do you plan to connect with your relatives/friends in you live in different cities?
14. How will you support yourself and your family before you get a job?
15. How are you preparing yourself and your family for Canada?
a. Do all of your family members know English?
b. If no, how do you think they will adapt to a new culture and environment suddenly?
16. How much money do you plan to take with you to Canada?
17. How long do you think your funds will last you if you haven't found a job?
18. Have you found out about the cost of living in your intended destination?
19. Explain how you plan to find a job in Canada.
20. Will you be using the Internet for your job search? Will it be the only source for job hunt ?
21. What other means would you use to find a job?
22. There are so many job-seekers in Canada who are familiar with current industry practices. Why do you believe you can get the job ahead of them?
23. Have you been in touch with prospective employers in Canada with regard to your job search?
24. Do you know of any associations or licensing bodies related to your profession in Canada?
25. Have you attempted to contact them? If yes, what did they say? Will they Grant you Membership?
26. What do you know about your profession in Canada ?
27. What would you do if you cannot find a job in your field? Are Unable to secure Employment ?
28. Would you seek government unemployment benefits while you are unemployed?
29. Would you return to your home country if you can't find a job in your choosen Fileld?
30. Where do you see yourself five or 10 years from now?
31. Have you ever been arrested, charged or convicted of any violation of the law?
a. If yes,
i. Include felonies and misdemeanors, but not traffic violations.
ii. Provide all the details, your details include but not limited to

1. Felony 2. Sentence/fine 3. When happened 4. When was the sentence served or fine paid

25. Do you have any criminal record?

a. If yes,

i. Provide details of what the charge was, sentence served, and why you were charged.


Some tips for the prospective applicants appearing for interview.
- Carry along with you the xerox copies of the initial application filled by you.
- Carry original of all your educational certificates and job offer/contracts


Happy Waiting......Islandbabe*****PS THIS IS JUST A GUIDELINE DONT STRESS YOURSELF TRYING TO KNOW THE ANSWERS FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!

 

[SAP_BW]

After eight and half months of many anxious moments, finally got the maple leaf stamped visa and CPR on 24/02/14. considering the fact that millions aspire for it and tens of thousands apply and a handful get chosen, I consider myself lucky and blessed to have it. Equally fortunate I am to have come across this wonderful forum. Men and women of all caste, creed and color united for a cause and selflessly helping each other- isn't it what humanity should be in the actual world? keep up the spirit, guys. thank u all..

Many congratulation and all the best for landing in canada! Enjoy rest time in India!

 

[Allspark]

Many congratulation and all the best for landing in canada! Enjoy rest time in India!

thanks . sure will.. ;D

 

[joe07]

Congratulations joe7!

Thank you

 

[joe07]

Congrats joe07. Welcome to the club - but God speed with the next process

(glbl ss updated)

Thank you.. hope its god speed for MR and rest of the process

 

[pickabeau]

Was asked to repost the text below: PS.....Congrats Gwen, Joe07, azimrit, Allspark and all others who have gotten good news....bhFSW.....dont lost hope, the darkest hour is just before dawn....your blessing is delayed NOT denied.


For All our friends at the London VO who will be doing interviews throughout this week, hope this helps with your preparation

Surviving the immigration interview

Category 1: About You and Your Family

1. Tell us a little about yourself. / Could you tell me about yourself. Schooling / lifestyle..??
2. Give us some information about your Origin/ Family background/ Ethnicity?
3. Please describe your typical workday?
4. What do you like doing in your spare time ?
5. Where do you live?
6. Do you own a house, or do you rent? Or is it company provided?
7. (If you have children under 18) Where are your children now? Are they alone at home? (Note: In Canada, it is illegal to leave children under 12 unattended).
8. Do your parents live in the same home?
9. Do you plan to bring them to Canada if your application is approved?
10. If not, who will look after them if you move to Canada?
11. What's your current status - single/married/engaged?
12. Where does you spouse / Fiance's parents live ?
13. How long have you been married? OR When do you plan to marry?
14. What's the name and D.O.B of your spouse?
15. Have you been previously married?
16. Do you have other children not listed in this application?
17. How would you rate your English language skills? How about French? (Note: Expect to be tested on this if you claim some degree of skills).
18. Tell us where you think you are Excellent, Good, bad or Worst in
Reading Writing Speaking Listening
19. How well do your spouse and children speak English/French?
20. Have you ever been in trouble with the law? Were you ever reported/charged/arrested for any crime?
21. Do your spouse and children support your plan to move to Canada?
22. Do you have family in Canada?
23. What would you do if your immigration application is rejected? Or What is your plan if you are unsuccessful in this Interview and is not given a Landing Visa?


Category 2: Job and Qualifications

1. What is Your profession?
2. Where are you working now? Or What do you currently do?
Name Address Contact details of Employer

3. Can you give us the name of your supervisor / Person you are reporting to / Your Immediate manager?
Name Title/Designation Address & Contact details

4. What is your title?
5. What does your job involve?
6. Is this a full time or part time job?
7. How long have you worked at this company?
8. Have you had the same position since you started?
9. What jobs have you had prior to this?
10. Can you provide references?
Name Address Contact details of Previous Employer

10-b Details of Previous managers/ supervisors
Name Title/Designation Address & Contact details

11. Why you quit those jobs and why you are going to quit this current one and move to Canada?
12. Tell us about your educational background.
13. What qualifications do you have for your present job?
14. Were you trained before taking on this role?
15. How many people work in your department/company? How many work under you?
16. Who do you report to in the company? Could you give us their contact information?
17. What are you currently working on?
18. Would you say you are doing well in this company?
19. Why would you want to quit this job and head for an uncertain future in Canada?
20. Do you think you will easily find a similar job in Canada?
21. Do you think your qualifications are sufficient to help you find a job?
22. How can your current job help you get a similar job in Canada?
23. How can your current job help you to Integrate in Canadian Society?
24. Do you plan to study further in Canada?
25. Will you undergo a training/ upgrade your skills or go for an internship before taking up a job?
26. Have you had your qualifications assessed in Canada?

Category 3: Financial Position

1. What is your Financial position?
2. What is your current source of Funds? Have you got any Business or just a job ?
3. How much money do you earn at your present job?
4. Do you have any other sources of income? How much do you earn from those?
5. How much money do you have in the banks?
6. Can you provide bank statements for the last 1/2/3 years?
7. What other assets do you have? Property? Stocks and bonds? Gold?
8. What are your assets worth, approximately, at today's market rates? Do you have an assessment report?
9. If your immigration application were to be approved, would you sell your assets before moving to Canada?

Category 4: What You Know About Canada

1. How much do you know about Canada?
2. What exactly have you heard about Canada?
3. What do you expect Canada to be like?
4. Who is Canada's Prime Minister?
5. What is the capital of Canada?
6. How many Canadian Provinces can you name?
7. Can you name some Canadian cities
Or Could you give me the name of 3 Canadian cities and 3 Canadian Provinces ?
8. What is the name of the premier of the province where you plan to settle?

Category 5: Immigrating to Canada

1. Why do you want to leave your country?
2. Why do you want to come to Canada?
3. Are you prepared for the challenges that come with a move to a new country?
4. Why did you choose Canada? Why not Australia, New Zealand, the US or Britain? Or Is there any specific reason for choosing Canada as your residency country ?
5. Where in Canada would you like to Settle ? and Why?
6. What are your preparations for leaving your country?
a. Would you sell all of your equity/assets?
b. b. Any emotional and/or psychological preparation associated with leaving your country.
c. How do you think your spouse and kids [family] will cope with emotional and psychological stress associated with leaving their friends and relatives?
7. What do you expect Canada to be like?
8. Which city in Canada do you want to go to? Why did you decide on that city?
9. Do you have family/friends in Canada? If so, where do they live?
10. (If your intended destination is different from the one you have family in) Why did you choose City X rather than City Y if that's where you have family?
11. Will you change your mind and settle in City Y if your application is approved?
12. Will your relatives/friends assist you after you move to Canada?
13. How do you plan to connect with your relatives/friends in you live in different cities?
14. How will you support yourself and your family before you get a job?
15. How are you preparing yourself and your family for Canada?
a. Do all of your family members know English?
b. If no, how do you think they will adapt to a new culture and environment suddenly?
16. How much money do you plan to take with you to Canada?
17. How long do you think your funds will last you if you haven't found a job?
18. Have you found out about the cost of living in your intended destination?
19. Explain how you plan to find a job in Canada.
20. Will you be using the Internet for your job search? Will it be the only source for job hunt ?
21. What other means would you use to find a job?
22. There are so many job-seekers in Canada who are familiar with current industry practices. Why do you believe you can get the job ahead of them?
23. Have you been in touch with prospective employers in Canada with regard to your job search?
24. Do you know of any associations or licensing bodies related to your profession in Canada?
25. Have you attempted to contact them? If yes, what did they say? Will they Grant you Membership?
26. What do you know about your profession in Canada ?
27. What would you do if you cannot find a job in your field? Are Unable to secure Employment ?
28. Would you seek government unemployment benefits while you are unemployed?
29. Would you return to your home country if you can't find a job in your choosen Fileld?
30. Where do you see yourself five or 10 years from now?
31. Have you ever been arrested, charged or convicted of any violation of the law?
a. If yes,
i. Include felonies and misdemeanors, but not traffic violations.
ii. Provide all the details, your details include but not limited to

1. Felony 2. Sentence/fine 3. When happened 4. When was the sentence served or fine paid

25. Do you have any criminal record?

a. If yes,

i. Provide details of what the charge was, sentence served, and why you were charged.


Some tips for the prospective applicants appearing for interview.
- Carry along with you the xerox copies of the initial application filled by you.
- Carry original of all your educational certificates and job offer/contracts


Happy Waiting......Islandbabe*****PS THIS IS JUST A GUIDELINE DONT STRESS YOURSELF TRYING TO KNOW THE ANSWERS FOR EVERYTHING!!!!!!!!

 

[azimrit]

hey azimrit first of all many congratulations hope you get your passport soon, you got message today .....it give me hope that my passport too dispatch today.

I hope you will get yours by Friday !!!

 

[rawdah]

After eight and half months of many anxious moments, finally got the maple leaf stamped visa and CPR on 24/02/14. considering the fact that millions aspire for it and tens of thousands apply and a handful get chosen, I consider myself lucky and blessed to have it. Equally fortunate I am to have come across this wonderful forum. Men and women of all caste, creed and color united for a cause and selflessly helping each other- isn't it what humanity should be in the actual world? keep up the spirit, guys. thank u all..

Many congrats Allspark

 

[devkis]

Congratulations Allspark. Happy landing and good luck

 

[Jatpunjabi]

Congrats Jatpunjabi!!!! One quick question, since you were interested in trucking and must have done some research on the matter. Does a commercial driving license (HMV) from India help in any case in getting similar license in Canada? If you know, please update. Thanks.

thanks dear perseverence,
according to me a truck driver can earn $50,000 per year while working 60 hours per week.
secondly, a commercial driving license (HMV) from India definitely helps in getting similar license in Canada but yet not clear how.

 

[Jatpunjabi]

Congratulations ;D

thanks and best wishes for you...............

 

[Jatpunjabi]

Congratulations ;D

thanks simran26..........