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[maina]

That is called an italian strike, when worker bureaucrat appears at work, does nothing while collecting its salary and benefits. I think they have always been on permanent strike like this.
The only difference with recent PAFSO actions was, this time they decided to take long summer vacation.

oh this Italian Strike concept is new for me.. but yes rightly said they are working that way only..
these people are so self centered they don't understand pain and agony of ppl struck in this process and the cruciality of PR in our life (though wid diff reasons)
hope things take better shape in future..

 

[rajeeve6600]

Re: Received my Meds request but not applied for PCC yet.

Hi
I have received my meds request. Admin , please update the xls.

I am yet to apply for PCC for India, US and Australia and the email for my meds say that I need to get all that done before December. (We just had a baby like 3 weeks ago and its consuming all of our times!)

Do you guys know if they extend these deadlines?

Any pointers will be helpful

Yogi

Congrats HeroHindistani...


Have your ECAS status been updated?

 

[cnonline]

Hi Jigs,

Isn't there an option 3? What if your H1b extension is denied and then you have min. 30 days to leave the country. In those 30 day period what if you enroll in an eligible Kaplan type course which provides you with an i-20 and you could do a change of status by filling out a i-539 form and sending it to USCIS. Usually the change of status takes time to get approved or denied, but that's not the point. The point is you are buying time until your request for PP is received from Canada.

Some information from Kaplan: http://www.kaplaninternational.com/resources/student-visa-information/usa.aspx

Keep posting your progress. I am too waiting for FBI - PCC

Weird situation friends, I want your opinion.

I in USA on H1B Visa for last 6 years and currently my 7th year H1B Extension is in process.
My I-94 is expired.
I have 2 year visitor visa for Canada valid till 2015.

For FSW 2013, I have completed MR, PCC from india and paid the Permanent Residency fees
But my FBI PCC is stuck due to government shutdown in USA.

Now my H1B extension got Request for Evidence and there is 50-50% chance that my extension request will be denied.
If my extension is denied then I will need to leave USA around end of Nov 2013. I am trying to prepare for that condition so that i am ready when time comes.

Assuming that shutdown is completed in USA, FBI will provide me PCC and I will send it to CIC. Once I provide FBI PCC, I am assuming that I will get passport request shortly.

1) Should I move back to India and then send my passport through relative to Canada or post? Get it stamped and then enter Canada.
a) Not sure if i can send my passport to CPP-O from india
b) will be very expensive to travel and living expense as i have to setup my house for 3-4 month
2) Resign from my job as soon as extension is denied and move to Canada on my visitor's visa (If you choose to go with option 2, I don't think there is any issue)
a) Not sure I can do that as I might have not received passport request or I-94 is expired. You could do this and go to Canada on visitor visa that you already have
b) If i have received passport request, can I submit my passport within Canada? I think so yes. You need to provide CPP-O with your updated Canada address for them to send the PP request
c) Will immigration department at entry point can raise/refuse entry if they notice my luggage (TV and big bags etc) This is questionable.
d) Can I search jobs while on visitor's visa but join after PR is received? I have saving up to 6 months and I don't want to do an illegal job. This is the best thing to do - I mean search for jobs not the illegal job . You start making networks. I have heard it is easier to get a job if you have a good network in Canada. Sometimes you may have to start with voluntary work.

Appreciate your help in advance.
Thanks,
Jigs

 

[munirask]

I realize that we all FSW 2013 applicants are extremely irritated with our respective VO's and we cant take this wait no more. But guys just take one look at the 2010 applicants after almost 3.5 yrs they are receiving requests for medicals and PP's. Let us just hope that within 10months (as mentioned in our respective AOR's) we get our visa and that none of us need to wait that long.

 

[nikjuneja]

A small doubt/query for all those who have received their MR..
Does VO ask for passport along with MR?
Asking since i would traveling abroad for 1 week..

Also do i need to inform NDVO regarding my travel?

Thanks,

 

[har2008]

Hi Nik,

NDVO send passport request and MR. U have to submit ur passport and go for medicals also.

 

[nikjuneja]

Hi Nik,

NDVO send passport request and MR. U have to submit ur passport and go for medicals also.

Thanks for your response.

would that mean passports are not required to be carried along when we visit to get our Medicals done?

Also how many days do they give to complete our medicals and send them the Passports?

 

[strangersr]

I realize that we all FSW 2013 applicants are extremely irritated with our respective VO's and we cant take this wait no more. But guys just take one look at the 2010 applicants after almost 3.5 yrs they are receiving requests for medicals and PP's. Let us just hope that within 10months (as mentioned in our respective AOR's) we get our visa and that none of us need to wait that long.

munirask, you certainly have a point, but, in my case, i am extremely irritated because the new law they have passed, which we all were waiting for, is so strict and they obligated to finish fsw2013 program in one year! the new law has narrowed down the number of people who can apply, and therefore, we were (well, at least i am!) expecting them to keep their word (and act within the legal boundaries they have set themselves!).
hopefully, everyone in this forum and in this process in general, will get their turn asap! happy waiting!

 

[JBZZS]

Today is worst day for me... I was waiting for My HR decision abt my very awaited promotion which was told to me by manager that it will be definitely in my favor but a strange decision came today and it is a deniel from HR with no solid reason..... I got a US job offer and they offered me H1B as well. My petition was selected and approved by USCIS in July but when i applied today for my US visa in US embassy, they put my file in Administrative Processing for security check and as per them it has no time frame, can vary from 2 to 6 months...long long long wait ... and then our ovely London VO is not providing any update at all. I am a May 13 applicant with PER received on 11 July... Totally frustrated, depressed and not able to understand why luck is doing this to me...

 

[Mankaran]

Today is worst day for me... I was waiting for My HR decision abt my very awaited promotion which was told to me by manager that it will be definitely in my favor but a strange decision came today and it is a deniel from HR with no solid reason..... I got a US job offer and they offered me H1B as well. My petition was selected and approved by USCIS in July but when i applied today for my US visa in US embassy, they put my file in Administrative Processing for security check and as per them it has no time frame, can vary from 2 to 6 months...long long long wait ... and then our ovely London VO is not providing any update at all. I am a May 13 applicant with PER received on 11 July... Totally frustrated, depressed and not able to understand why luck is doing this to me...

This is simply because God has something better in store for you friend. Have faith in him. Whatever happens, happens for a reason. So just chill!! You would remember my words when you are handed your PR early next year ;D

 

[szr]

CONGRATS!!!

SO CIC is currently charging 11th JULY APPLICANTS. ;D :-*

Are all applications processed in the order received? If my package got returned, is there any prior notification by email? I still have no updates! My app was received July 5th.

 

[crystalviolet]

Crystal Violet goes GREEN!!! just received my PER!!! ;D ;D ;D Thank you to this AWESOME forum!! The Admins are great. Jigzy, Islandbabe, Martha, Rawdha, Amit, MAina and everyone.
To my kababayans I feel like I won Miss world!!! please update.THANKS!!! [size=10pt][/size]

 

[strangersr]

Crystal Violet goes GREEN!!! just received my PER!!! ;D ;D ;D Thank you to this AWESOME forum!! The Admins are great. Jigzy, Islandbabe, Martha, Rawdha, Amit, MAina and everyone.
To my kababayans I feel like I won Miss world!!! please update.THANKS!!! [size=10pt][/size]

congrats miss world! go celebrate! 8) ;D

 

[yardie]

Heartiest Congratulations my dear forumite.

Crystal Violet goes GREEN!!! just received my PER!!! ;D ;D ;D Thank you to this AWESOME forum!! The Admins are great. Jigzy, Islandbabe, Martha, Rawdha, Amit, MAina and everyone.
To my kababayans I feel like I won Miss world!!! please update.THANKS!!! [size=10pt][/size]

 

[amit80203]

Crystal Violet goes GREEN!!! just received my PER!!! ;D ;D ;D Thank you to this AWESOME forum!! The Admins are great. Jigzy, Islandbabe, Martha, Rawdha, Amit, MAina and everyone.
To my kababayans I feel like I won Miss world!!! please update.THANKS!!! [size=10pt][/size]

Many congrats for getting PER, us status is updated.
Plz confirm ur Fee encashed date.