Hello everyone:
Many applicants including myself have wondered why our applications are taking so long reaching the VOs, and what happens at the VO when our applications are put into "processing." I was reading the OP6 for myself and thought I would share my findings with the board.
It is apparent from the documentation provided that a "Final Eligibility" is obtained by an applicant after they meet the Ministerial Instructions (MI) written for post June 26 applicants. This includes:
OP6 page 28 section 11.1
-The officer reviews the applicant‘s work experience to determine if the applicant meets the
minimal requirements to apply as a skilled worker.
-The applicant must have at least one year of continuous full-time paid work experience
-Work experience which will be assessed for all skilled worker applicants must have occurred within the 10 years preceding the date of application andnot be in an occupation that is considered a restricted occupation.
-The applicant must have performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as
set out in the occupational description of their NOC and performed a substantial number of the main duties, including all of the essential duties, of the occupation as set out in the occupational description of the NOC.
Once the applicant passes the above requirements they will receive a PER by email and CIO will then proceed to Assess the application against 6 FSW selection criteria, they are listed below. By the way, this could be why our applications have not reached the VOs, they are going through this assessments at CIO after the PER.
OP6 page 28 section 12
-education (Section 12.2);
-language proficiency (knowledge of official languages) (Section 12.3);
-experience (Section 12.13);
-age (Section 12.14);
-arranged employment (Section 12.15);
-adaptability (Section 12.16)
Once all of the above is accomplished and the applicant passes through every phase by obtaining a score higher than 67, the application is sent to the Visa Office for a selection decision. The actual "Selection" of the candidate takes place by an officer at the VO. This selection procedure entails that the officer review all of the documents and decide whether the candidate should be selected to be given a PR visa. Below is what is actually written in OP6...
OP6 Page 45 section 13.2
Selection standards are objective, clearly defined and can be assessed in straightforward cases
through the information provided on the application for permanent residence and the
accompanying supporting documents.
In most cases, officers should be able to make selection decisions—either to approve or refuse
applications—from the documentation provided. However, in some cases, an interview may be
necessary.
Any concerns officers have regarding the accuracy or authenticity of information or documentation
should be communicated to the applicant, whether these concerns are raised as the result of site
visits, telephone checks or other means. Concerns can be communicated to the applicant in
writing or at interview.
Visa offices will be expected to undertake both targeted and random verifications to detect and
deter fraud. The number and percentage of cases subjected to verification should be high enough to
act as a meaningful disincentive to those who would attempt such practices.
I hope everyone finds the above information useful...
Cam
