FSW 2013 Applicants Timeline- Lets Network Here.

[ADAM_01]

Congrats Adam !

Which Visa Office, NOC, App received date ?

thanks stoic

Visa office: paris
NOC: 2132
Application received: 7/4/2013

 

[tashford]

Sorry guys just had another email from the London Visa office confirming the 25 month timeline for processing.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/london-visa-office-t173178.0.html

 

[Kate12]

Any thoughts on best place to live and work for IT couple in Canada in terms of job opportunities, housing and weather?

 

[albaik]

Hello Kate,

You need to do tradeoffs between .. job oppurtunities, living expenses (including housing) and weather!

Best province for IT is definitely Alberta with only 2% of unemployment in IT. However, it is very cold with almost 8 months of snow and temperature drops to 40 minus. It is 20 minus now ;-)

I live and work in Edmonton (the capital city of Alberta), however, I'd recommend Calgary (the biggest city in Alberta) as it is the house for IT companies headquarters. Housing is reasonable .. higher than Ontario (unemployment rate is high), but much lower than British Columbia (very nice weather)

You need to do your research and make your decision based upon your preferences!

Hope this helps! and wish you a very good luck ...

Any thoughts on best place to live and work for IT couple in Canada in terms of job opportunities, housing and weather?

 

[ManilaToCanada]

I'm also looking for answers on this. Based from the forums I have read and job sites, it seems like Toronto and Vancouver is getting my vote -- my personal opinion.

Any thoughts on best place to live and work for IT couple in Canada in terms of job opportunities, housing and weather?

 

[joemimi]

Any thoughts on best place to live and work for IT couple in Canada in terms of job opportunities, housing and weather?

i live in Edmonton too. Only come to Edmonton if you want to see the disgusting picture of Canada.

 

[prasadz]

I see an applicant of 27th Aug received PER. WHat about applicants of 22nd august?

 

[prasadz]

people in the spreadsheet kindly update ur file status by any reason i.e rejection or acceptance so that the other people down ur line may have some hope.

 

[primeg23]

my data is inserted....

what is RPRF and how much i have to pay...

 

[perseverence]

just a random thought/ observation had the Brits never invaded North American Territories and conducted mass genocised of native Americans, there would be no Canada
Life is pretty Ironic ain't it

Good that you added last line or else you'd be shot down by many as well.. What was meant to be taken with pinch of salt, people have taken literally, was meant for VO not the country or delimma as such, shows their frustration as well, which can be understood. So, if few want to have one more round of fun with this post, add more pages/post, it's fine.. hey any ways we all are waiting and filling up space in the time everyone waiting to hear some good news. Can understand.....but.. sometimes really miss humour of idima..where r u hiding dude?

 

[perseverence]

Congratulations Shyama,

If i remember correctly you dont need to provide PCC for Canada stay.

i dont have the link right now but will share , mean while you can also double check.


THanks
NMG

Another doubtful case regarding her claim now... Isnt that she wd have got all the required PCC requests in the email from NDVO - whether for Canada stay is needed or not. Wonder why proactively they want to get PCC for canada stay ... hmmmmm ??

 

[priya83]

Please make changes

User name : Priya83
NOC-2263

Reapplied
Application sent : 11/15/2013
App received by CIC : 11/18/2013

fingers crossed !

 

[tashford]

any news about LVO?
are they sending aors?
how much time after per will they send aor?

please visit
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/london-visa-office-t173178.0.html

we are looking a major delayed period for the LVO for various reasons in discussed in the thread above.

 

[kunal999]

Admins, please update:::
Passport request received: Nov, 19, 2013

Thank you Admins, for doing a great job and being so tenacious!

Also, I have a question for those who are in the US and who sent their passports to CPPO and received them back.
How did you guys/gals send and receive your passports? According to the email, it seems CPPO only uses regular mail for sending passport back internationally. Is this safe? reliable?

 

[perseverence]

Guys, do u think few months processing time as stated by the Minister mean 25 months as indicated on CIC website for processing applications in London?


Here is the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-12-19.asp


News Release — An Immigration System that Works for Canada


New Federal Skilled Worker Program to accept applications beginning May 4, 2013
Ottawa, December 19, 2012 — The new selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4, 2013 at which time the program will re-open for applications, Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

“The government's number one priority remains jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity,” said Minister Kenney. “The new Federal Skilled Worker Program criteria will ensure Canada is selecting the skilled immigrants our economy needs, who are the most likely to succeed and fully realize their potential in Canada.”

The improvements to the FSWP points grid are based on a large body of research which has consistently shown that language proficiency and youth are two of the most important factors in the economic success of immigrants.

The final changes to the FSWP selection criteria include:

Minimum official language thresholds and increased points for official language proficiency, making language the most important factor in the selection process;
Increased emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience, are better positioned to adapt to changing labour market conditions, and who will spend a greater number of years contributing to Canada's economy;
Introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), so that education points awarded reflect the foreign credential's true value in Canada;
Changes to the arranged employment process, allowing employers to hire applicants quickly, if there is a demonstrated need in the Canadian labour market; and
Additional adaptability points for spousal language ability and Canadian work experience.
“For too long, too many immigrants to Canada have experienced underemployement and unemployment, and this has been detrimental to these newcomers and to the Canadian economy,” said Minister Kenney. “Our transformational changes to the FSWP will help ensure that skilled newcomers are able to contribute their skills fully to the economy as soon as possible. This is good for newcomers, good for the economy, and good for all Canadians.”

There are two new steps to the new selection system. First, applicants will have to demonstrate that they meet the minimum language threshold, which is level 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmark assessment system. Applicants will be able to get a language assessment from existing agencies designated by the Minister and listed on the CIC website.

Second, applicants will have their education credentials assessed prior to arriving in Canada. A list of assessment organizations designated by the Minister will be made available early in the New Year. The assessment of foreign educational credentials will provide prospective newcomers with a more realistic understanding of how their credentials compare to education standards in Canada. It will also give them the opportunity to upgrade their education prior to coming to Canada if they choose.

It is important to note that these changes will not apply to people who have applied to the FSWP prior to May 4, 2013 with a qualifying arranged job offer or under the Ph.D. stream.

As recently announced, due to the actions taken over the past months, new applications under the FSWP will be processed in a few months, rather than a few years. In order to ensure fast processing times and to avoid backlogs, the new FSWP will accept a fixed number of applications each year.

In the medium term, the Government is also moving forward to develop and implement an Expression of Interest (EOI) model, which will provide employers with access to a pool of skilled.

Ministers contact details

Twitter http://www.twitter.com/MinChrisA

Address: 100 Westney Road South, Unit E101
City: Ajax

Phone: 905-426-6808

Fax: 905-426-9564


Email: chris.alexander @ parl.gc.ca

Minister @ cic.gc.ca

Website: http://www.chrisalexandermp.ca

AND EMAIL

Mr. Gordon Campbell
High Commissioner
Email: gordon.campbell @ international.gc.ca

I'm sure if enough of us contact him he will have todo something regarding the time scale the the LVO is giving us of 25 months.

Any problems with the LVO please discuss here

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/london-visa-office-t173178.0.html

Keep smiling ;D

Why don't NDVO applicants also join this band wagon..may be all the hue n cry create some positive impact..really don't want to end up like 2010 applicants who are waiting for 3.5 years....