Hello Members,
I have read all the 96 pages of this thread and first of all, thank you everyone for the useful questions and information/clarifications we can find here. And special thanks to Raj for this guide and his contributions. Too bad that I have found this forum only 3 days ago ...
My profile recap :
-Nationality : French
-Location : outside Canada
-CRS : 477
-NOC : 0731
-EE profile created on 07/08/2016
-OINP PT Notification received on 08/08/2016 (I seem to be eligible for the OINP French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream because I have read that Human Capital Priorities is closed since mid of Feb 16' and would not open again before end of this year)
-Dependent : 1 spouse + 1 future born kid (expected birth date early November)
-Languages : 1st : French and 2nd : English (for my spouse as well) - tests validity : till end of June 2018
-Master's degree as per ECA (for both my wife and me)
- Seeing the trend of CRS increasing to get ITA with IRCC => I plan to send the OINP (FWSP FSSWS) application package around 14 or 15/09/2016 as I am currently living in China (but will be returning back to live in France on 13/09/2016)
Hi Senior Members,
I know there is a French-Speaking Skilled Worker Stream topic but I have few questions that I could not find clear answer and could also interest some of you :
1) I did the ECA (for both my wife and I) in May 2016 with the ICES-BCIT which is registered on CIC website (I did the ECA with ICES-BCIT because I was on holiday in Vancouver and it was easier for me to submit the form and payment directly when I was there ...)
I have checked the OINP updates and I do not see the ICES-BCIT among the listed ECA granting organization.
For OINP purpose, is it compulsory to get the ECA done from one of the the organization listed in OINP update ? (i.e Comparative Education Service (CES), International Credential Assessment Service of Canada (ICAS), World Education Services (WES) )
If yes, I am screwed then, right ? (I mean that I do not have enough time to get new ECAs with one of the OINP list before my deadline of 45 days)
If no, I just need to attach the 2 ECA hard copy duplicates (for my and me) in my package and ask ICES-BCIT to send a duplicate to OINP when I will receive the AOR, correct ? No need to ask them to send before AOR ?
If IRCC recognizes that organization, then a ECA report issued by that organization should be valid for OINP too. Please contact your ECA issuing organization and ask them if they will send a copy of your report to OINP. This can be done post AOR.
2) Regarding, the proof of funds. I have read all the pages and understood the guide.
However, just for clarification, do you know if Electronic E-bank statements (with no bank stamp and signature) will be accepted by OINP officers ? I do not receive any hard copy of my bank statement. All is done electronically.
I am running out of time (i.e before the 45 days deadline) to ask for a bank letter because my bank is in Singapore and it will take few weeks to get it (because they do not send it by email ... only post mail...)
Not recommended, IMO. But if you are nearing your deadline, then submit whatever you have along with a letter of explanation mentioning your situation and tell them that you will submit the statements stamped by the bank once it arrives via snail mail.
3) Do you know if Provinces (e.g. OINP) and Federal government (IRCC) will be asking clarifications why I have a bank account in Singapore (i/o France). To anticipate, do you think I can explain to OINP the reason in a LOE ? or I just let it go and wait for potential clarification requests later on ? (because seeing the timelines of process I do not want to have further delay in the process with some clarification requests for this specific point afterwards ...)
Wait for them to make a move on this one. Just submit the documents - you don't have to explain why your funds are in Singapore until and otherwise asked.
4) I have my passport valid until 2020 but I have only 3 blank pages left ... do you know, how many blank pages left OINP and IRCC require ? I have not found this information on the different websites I read ...
I am asking this above question because it seems that French authorities do not add extra pages to passport without changing the passport number ...
OINP doesn't require anything but IRCC will require at least 2 free pages when you send your PP for stamping. If you are from a visa-waiver country, then it is not an issue.
5) My coming baby birth date is supposed to be early November. I will do the personal details changes form but do you think I have to send the related documents once I have all the documents (Birth certificate and passport of the baby to join along with the form) ? or only send them once I get the AOR?
It will take a while to get AOR and in your case, I believe your baby will be born after you get AOR. Once you have the documents for the baby, send them. You also need to show additional funds because there is a new dependent. I suggest you to wait for AOR and then submit documents even if your baby is born before that.
6) I have read one post here that it seems that the timelines for application in French (form and documentation done in French) are faster (e.g. package submitted mid of july and received AOR 1 monh later or so), have you heard more info about that ? (Maybe some guys like julien tran or blebelle or maleeksha could advise on this as well)
It appears that way. I'll let the French stream applicants comment on that.
Hope to receive some clarifications and confirmations from you guys (that could help other members as well
)
Wish you good luck and all the best!
Thank you very much.
Good luck and all the very best!!
