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irfan74 said:
Today I got PPR2. My medical date =mar 15 2012, PPR1=12 july'2012. Can any one tell me that how much time ISL embassy takes to return passport.

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Irfan74
Congrats!
 
Wakeup Visa office, Olympics are over. Send over some good news. :D
 
Markon said:
Wakeup Visa office, Olympics are over. Send over some good news. :D

mightyechoes got PPR1 today........march meds started getting good news.....
all the best to all members......
 
but they all r not 2009
 
The world's top three Most liveable cities are in Canada. ;D

TORTURE!!


http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dailybrew/three-world-top-liveable-cities-canada-171302912.html?code=AQBFKBOKZqrG3zz7PCfn337cBWTmA_sD5C4hMsJwpa7nBaDkfBy4Yoth3eV8HncUw48vPyWmgnKBt9HohJmsm8Bjry5x66xHKtOjbcC1lvWx_T05aEqy6mt9tI2Hx74M_PPJQfQw9sTm1Hs0kvLxm1lkVZYzjJGueY0r6R0L8yMrQk6LGjrx8FagBkznxlPs3LM#_=_
 
mrs. umar said:
The world's top three Most liveable cities are in Canada. ;D

TORTURE!!


http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/dailybrew/three-world-top-liveable-cities-canada-171302912.html?code=AQBFKBOKZqrG3zz7PCfn337cBWTmA_sD5C4hMsJwpa7nBaDkfBy4Yoth3eV8HncUw48vPyWmgnKBt9HohJmsm8Bjry5x66xHKtOjbcC1lvWx_T05aEqy6mt9tI2Hx74M_PPJQfQw9sTm1Hs0kvLxm1lkVZYzjJGueY0r6R0L8yMrQk6LGjrx8FagBkznxlPs3LM#_=_

I have lived in number 1 for few years now want to try number 4. :)
 
Markon said:
I have lived in number 1 for few years now want to try number 4. :)

any good news?
 
Revised FSW Program Unveil


News Release — Revised Federal Skilled Worker Program Unveiled
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Ottawa, August 17, 2012 — Proposed regulatory changes announced today to the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will allow Canada to better select skilled workers who can “hit the ground running” upon arrival.

“The Federal Skilled Worker Program is Canada's largest economic immigration program,” said Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “The changes we are making to update the selection criteria are based on a large body of data and evidence we've accumulated over the years showing what skills and qualifications are most likely to lead to success for skilled immigrants.”

Following an extensive program evaluation, stakeholder and public consultations, as well as other research, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is proposing the following changes to the FSWP:

•Making language the most important selection factor by establishing new minimum official language thresholds and increasing points for language;
•Increasing the emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience and remain in the workforce longer;
•Increasing points for Canadian work experience and reducing points for foreign work experience;
•Simplifying the arranged employment process to prevent fraud and abuse yet enable employers to staff positions quickly; and
•Awarding points for spousal language ability and Canadian experience.
Another proposed change is the introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment – a mandatory requirement that FSWP applicants have their education abroad assessed against Canadian education standards by designated organizations. CIC will then award points according to how an applicant's foreign educational credential compares to a completed educational credential in Canada. It does not necessarily guarantee that they would become licensed to practice in a regulated occupation.

“This is an important step we are taking to address the problem of immigrants arriving and not being able to work in their field,” stated Minister Kenney. “This new requirement will help potential newcomers make informed choices about immigration and Canadian career paths.”

CIC will be issuing a Call for Service Proposals on August 20, 2012, inviting submissions from organizations with expertise in foreign credential assessment to conduct the reviews. The deadline for submissions is September 21, 2012. For more information, please visit CIC's International Qualifications Network website.

The full text of the proposed FSWP regulatory changes is now available online in the Canada Gazette. They also include improvements to the Canadian Experience Class and the creation of a new Federal Skilled Trades Program. The Department welcomes input from stakeholders and interested parties.

Final publication is scheduled for late 2012 and the new FSWP points grid will likely take effect in January 2013. While there is currently a pause on new applications (except for FSWP candidates with a qualifying offer of arranged employment or those applying under the PhD stream), CIC expects to begin accepting applications again early next year.

These changes have been announced by Minister Kenney in the past year.

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Building a stronger Canada: Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) strengthens Canada's economic, social and cultural prosperity, helping ensure Canadian safety and security while managing one of the largest and most generous immigration programs in the world.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-08-17.asp
 
mrs. umar said:
any good news?

None, except received a response from CLK received on 15th August in my email for a timeline on PPR:

Please be advised that we are currently awaiting for the background checks to be completed and for the results to be provided to us. We are unable to provide ant time frame as the time taken for background checks differs for every file.


So this means effectively they are just waiting for the input from BGC.
 
Markon said:
None, except received a response from CLK received on 15th August in my email for a timeline on PPR:

Please be advised that we are currently awaiting for the background checks to be completed and for the results to be provided to us. We are unable to provide ant time frame as the time taken for background checks differs for every file.

So this means effectively they are just waiting for the input from BGC.

Markon i have the same timeline and even the VO is same (CKL) and also got the reply from CKL similar to yours as the file is still under background checks and they will contact when they got results. Cant do any thing other than wait and pray to ALLAH.
 
You have said it my friend Wait & Pray to Allah. :)
 
Dear Beckett , trigeminal77 and all Pakistani fellows who have done their Medical and waiting for PPR-1

Don’t wait for coming Friday or any next 4 to 6 Fridays.
I have just gone through their latest Processing timeline, they have revised it again (third time) on 17th of August 2012

For all Pakistanis Applications received BETWEEN November 28, 2008 and June 25, 2010 in short words MI-1 : Minimum Processing time is now 44 Months (3 years and Half )

So just take a another waiting pill ???
 
cyma said:
Dear Beckett , trigeminal77 and all Pakistani fellows who have done their Medical and waiting for PPR-1

Don't wait for coming Friday or any next 4 to 6 Fridays.
I have just gone through their latest Processing timeline, they have revised it again (third time) on 17th of August 2012

For all Pakistanis Applications received BETWEEN November 28, 2008 and June 25, 2010 in short words MI-1 : Minimum Processing time is now 44 Months (3 years and Half )

So just take a another waiting pill ???

its 44months for islamabad applicants...

ours is LONDON...its still29months