I am curious to as whether the old application (pre Feb applications) are moving slower than they would have if the new rules hadn't come out or are they moving faster (even though they are not as fast as the post-Feb application). Anyone have any idea on this?
My FSW application reached CHC ND on 25th Feb 2007. Yes, just two days before the cutoff date for old rules.
I had received the AOR within 6 weeks and it mentioned that it will take about 45 months for them to process my file. But since CHC ND is still processing 2003-2004 applications, I guess the wait time is going to be much longer. Mine will be one of the last few cases under the old rule.
About 2 weeks back, I sent a fresh application to CIA NS since my occupation is in the list of 38 occupations. Once I get the AOR for this application, I am going to withdraw the old one.
There are many of us in the same shoes. The problem is not that we can not withdraw our old applications and then reapply under the new rules ( A lot of us qualify under the new ministerial list)- The problem here is the money and the time again. There is no guarantee that we would be sorted within a year. I also see no reason why I should forfeit this money - for the first application (Family of 5). The letters we received were an implication that the money will not be refunded any longer from that point on. I mean this is hard earned money. As such, most of us, thank God, in my case anyway, we both have jobs here even in this stressful economy of the world today-decided to just leave it the way it is. As much as I would like to land as soon as possible and start a new life, there is hardly anything I can do to expedite the process. The biggest consolation is that we have jobs and life is still as usual where we are. So I decided to just sit it up (wait).
Keeping fingers crossed.
