Re: FSW 2014 Applicants Timeline- Lets Network Here.

[Yesh Raj]

please tell once after getting MR, what are the docs we have to arrange and if our vo is wvo instead of NDVO then where we have to send the docs. Please tell me details.

 

[bass2009]

"Canadian Experience" For Immigrants and Newcomers

By Mark Swartz
Monster Contributing Writer


Are you new to Canada, or thinking of immigrating here for a job? You should know that employers here might ask if you have "Canadian work experience."


This may sound like an odd question. There you are, coming from outside our country. You may have years of work experience and proper credentials from your homeland. Yet that may not be enough to convince Canadian employers of your worth.


So what is "Canadian experience" and how can you get it (or get around it)? Read on for more.


What Do Employers Mean By "Canadian Experience?"


According to Jeffrey Lee, Employment Specialist /Practicum Coordinator at CDI College in Burnaby, British Columbia, "Employers look for Canadian workplace experience so that employees are familiar with workplace culture, social cues, and expectations."


Since different cultures may have different ways of handling situations, "newcomers with 'Canadian workplace experience' are seen as being more capable of getting along with the workgroup," adds Lee. He also notes that having your professional credentials and education authenticated here is important too.


There are other aspects to Canadian experience as well. Peter Dudka, Acting Program Manager, Transition to Employment Programs at Polycultural Immigrant & Community Services in Toronto, Ontario, points out that employers favour the following:


- Fluent English or French, depending on what province you are in. This is crucial. Accent is not an issue, but clear expression of ideas and understanding local terminology are what matter


- Local certification. Not necessarily a two year diploma or a Bachelor's degree, but even the shortest course here that is relevant to the job will help you stand out from other job seekers


- Narrow specialization. Many newcomers instead offer (in resumes or during job interviews) wide experience and education, from which it is difficult to extract whether they can do that particular job or not


Dudka adds to this list "the art of selling yourself, which is foreign to many newcomers in Canada. It is related to the previous point: you need to be able to clearly highlight your strengths in one particular field."


How To Get "Canadian Experience"


No Canadian experience, no job. No job, no Canadian experience. It's a conundrum that many thousands of newcomers face each year. Fortunately there are ways to overcome this obstacle.


Jeffrey Lee, who has helped internationally-trained professionals find employment, offers advice. "Many recent immigrants can start by volunteering with various charitable organizations, offering their expertise for a variety of projects."


As well, Lee recommends attending a professional mentoring group where skilled immigrants are paired with local professional peers, to talk about how to prepare for entry into their desired occupation. One such program in B.C. is from MOSAIC. He also suggests volunteering at businesses related to your profession, if they are open to this.


Peter Dudka suggests connecting with local agencies in Canada that offer free employment assistance to immigrants. "Through our agency, for example," says Dudka, "we offer advanced English classes, work placements in Canadian companies, interview preparation courses and networking events with local employers.


If you happen to live in Quebec, you can get Canadian experience working in something called a Practice Firm. These are specially made businesses that only interact with one another. No actual money or salaries are involved. Practice Firms are training facilities that let you do specific jobs as if for real. There are 30 of these Firms in Quebec, and one in Ontario. A list of these is available at the Canadian Practice Firms Network (CPFN).


Taking A Lower Level Job To Get "Canadian Experience"


To get your start in Canada, you may want to consider taking a lower level job here than you are used to. It could be quicker for you to get initial employment that pays less. While it may be a step down, it translates into Canadian experience. The truth is that this is a common approach for a good percentage of newcomers.


However be careful not to get stuck in a menial job that is hard to move upward from. It would be smart to consult directly with one of those local newcomer agencies mentioned above. They can advise you personally based on your circumstances and needs. Meanwhile, read Monster.ca articles on Working for Less: When It's OK to Take a Pay Cut, and Should I Apply To A Job If I'm Overqualified?.



More About "Canadian Experience"



According to Jeffrey Lee, some industries such as IT (Information Technology, e.g. computing, software, telecommunications) may be less strict about where your experience is gained. Therefore this field might be easier to penetrate in Canada. At present, European-trained engineers may also have an easier time to get their credentials acknowledged than ones trained in Asia or the Middle East.


Other skilled immigrants can benefit from a program offered by the not-for-profit Allies, says Peter Dudka. Allies has created a National Mentoring Initiative in various cities across Canada. Mentoring offers a connection between a skilled immigrant and an established Canadian professional in the same or related occupation. It's a way of helping skilled newcomers integrate into the workforce faster.


Working in this great country can be marvelous. There are all sorts of challenges and rewards for immigrants.

Getting your start here can be difficult, no doubt. It will make things easier if you're prepared when the interviewer asks: "Tell us about your Canadian experience."

Good one + 1 for u friend
we both on a similar timeline with same NOC

 

[pj.scorpio]

Hi..
I got mail from NDVO saying that

" In support of your application, you submitted an experience certificate dated June 27, 2014 on the letterhead of Allahabad Bank. The certificate states that since July 2011, you have been working as a bank clerks supervisor.

We have determined, through verifications conducted, that there is no such job title/designation in the bank and that you had worked as a scale 1 officer/clerk. On July 13, 2014, you were promoted as manager of Jagraon branch.

Based on the information available to me, I have reasonable grounds to believe that the experience certificate provided by you is not genuine"


Whereas I also stated the same thing ...

"
This is to certify that Mr. Pawanjot Singh Chandok S/o Narinder Singh joined bank services on 11 July 2011 as a JMG(Junior Management Grade) Scale 1 Probationary Officer (2 year probation period) and since has been rendering his services to bank as a Bank Clerks Supervisor. He plays a vital role in providing banking services to customers of the branch by supervising the clerical staff of the bank. He guides and assists the clerical staff in day to day operations and verifies the transactions executed by them. He has been hardworking, sincere and keen Learner. As a Bank Clerks Supervisor, mentioned below are some of his key responsibilities and duties performed by him in branch. "


I didn't state in my experience letter that I am a bank clerk supervisor. I says that I joined as scale 1 and have been working as a bank clerks supervisor. The designation is scale 1.


I have to give them an explanation in 30 days. What should I do now??

Please help.....

 

[GodBlessUS]

Hi..
I got mail from NDVO saying that

" In support of your application, you submitted an experience certificate dated June 27, 2014 on the letterhead of Allahabad Bank. The certificate states that since July 2011, you have been working as a bank clerks supervisor.

We have determined, through verifications conducted, that there is no such job title/designation in the bank and that you had worked as a scale 1 officer/clerk. On July 13, 2014, you were promoted as manager of Jagraon branch.

Based on the information available to me, I have reasonable grounds to believe that the experience certificate provided by you is not genuine"


Whereas I also stated the same thing ...

"
This is to certify that Mr. Pawanjot Singh Chandok S/o Narinder Singh joined bank services on 11 July 2011 as a JMG(Junior Management Grade) Scale 1 Probationary Officer (2 year probation period) and since has been rendering his services to bank as a Bank Clerks Supervisor. He plays a vital role in providing banking services to customers of the branch by supervising the clerical staff of the bank. He guides and assists the clerical staff in day to day operations and verifies the transactions executed by them. He has been hardworking, sincere and keen Learner. As a Bank Clerks Supervisor, mentioned below are some of his key responsibilities and duties performed by him in branch. "


I didn't state in my experience letter that I am a bank clerk supervisor. I says that I joined as scale 1 and have been working as a bank clerks supervisor. The designation is scale 1.


I have to give them an explanation in 30 days. What should I do now??

Please help.....

What is your time line ?

 

[pr4vj]

I would suggest you to get a letter from your manager/HR stating your positions and designations.

BTW what is your Timelines?

Hi..
I got mail from NDVO saying that

" In support of your application, you submitted an experience certificate dated June 27, 2014 on the letterhead of Allahabad Bank. The certificate states that since July 2011, you have been working as a bank clerks supervisor.

We have determined, through verifications conducted, that there is no such job title/designation in the bank and that you had worked as a scale 1 officer/clerk. On July 13, 2014, you were promoted as manager of Jagraon branch.

Based on the information available to me, I have reasonable grounds to believe that the experience certificate provided by you is not genuine"


Whereas I also stated the same thing ...

"
This is to certify that Mr. Pawanjot Singh Chandok S/o Narinder Singh joined bank services on 11 July 2011 as a JMG(Junior Management Grade) Scale 1 Probationary Officer (2 year probation period) and since has been rendering his services to bank as a Bank Clerks Supervisor. He plays a vital role in providing banking services to customers of the branch by supervising the clerical staff of the bank. He guides and assists the clerical staff in day to day operations and verifies the transactions executed by them. He has been hardworking, sincere and keen Learner. As a Bank Clerks Supervisor, mentioned below are some of his key responsibilities and duties performed by him in branch. "


I didn't state in my experience letter that I am a bank clerk supervisor. I says that I joined as scale 1 and have been working as a bank clerks supervisor. The designation is scale 1.


I have to give them an explanation in 30 days. What should I do now??

Please help.....

 

[bass2009]

Dear Friends,

I want to share something about Canada Visa process….
Express Entry: So many consultancy people are saying IELTS is not required for applying for PR under Express entry …and anyone can apply for PR under Express Entry System with experience or without experience …. But my dear friends without IELTS we can’t file for PR under Express Entry for FSW or FST or CEC… and until unless you guys have a Job offer letter with valid – LMIA or PNP


LMIA( Labour Market Impact Assessment )

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/employers/lmo-basics.asp

Or

PNP (Provincial Nominee Program)

http://www.cic.gc.ca/eng…/immigrate/provincial/apply-who.asp....

INDIA: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW):

As some XYZ consultancy people are making an agreement for applying for PR by taking XXX amount as non refundable without IELTS and asking Clients to take IELTS later on …But dear friends without 6 band in General IELTS with no less than 6 band In each module, don’t approach any consultancy and don’t waste ur money …

And also Some consultancies in India are telling that they can arrange Job offer letter by taking 2-3 Lakhs ...Friends, here in Canada people are ready to pay 15000 $ - 20,000$ for LMIA ...but its not easy to do LMIA ....LMIA process is almost around 4-6 months and its some what expensive one ...so friends from India or from some other countries don't believe such type of agents ....

More over people who are in Canada are in dilemma of the procedure of the express entry which is not yet clear, where as people who stay in Canada will get more points and also they can file under separate class like CEC ... Even these profiles candidates are not getting exact info about PR under Express Entry ...So how people from India and some other Countries can believe such agents ...BE AWARE......

CEC Clients please check this

https://www.change.org/p/citizenship-and-immigration-canada…

Federal Skilled Trades :
People who are under skilled trades can apply for PR under express entry with 5 band’s of Ielts in Listening and Speaking 4 bands of Ielts in Reading and writing …

Major Information about Trades you can find here :

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/trades/apply-who.asp..

Major Groups of Trades are now accepting as skilled work experience
Skilled Trades currently eligible for the Federal Skilled Trades Program are organized under these major and minor groups of the NOC:
• Major Group 72, industrial, electrical and construction trades,
• Major Group 73, maintenance and equipment operation trades,
• Major Group 82, supervisors and technical jobs in natural resources, agriculture and related production,
• Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators,
• Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks, and
• Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers.

NOC Codes can be find here :

http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/…/Eng…/NOC/2011/OccupationIndex.aspx..

Regarding Canadian Experience Class (CEC) : Who ever having 1 year job Experience in Canada they can file under express entry … NOC codes can be like NOC (O, A, B)
Required Ielts for NOC (O and A) CLB 7 in all modules and for NOC (B) CLB 5 …

Regarding Work Permits: Some of agents in India are cheating the people by issuing the work permits without a visa.. How can be it possible? Without a Visa.. People are charging by taking 4-8 lakhs for getting a work permit..Initially they have to pay 2 lakhs for work permit and after permit they have to pay 2-6 lakhs for Visa … Can we get like this??…My dear friends work permits are not easy to do without a Valid LMIA … so dear friends please enquire first when you go through like this ..Please verify LMIA with CIC people and find proper information first ….
Protect Urself from Fraud:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/…/informati…/protection/fraud/index.asp...
Students :

Some of the XYZ consultants are doing students visa’s and asking them not to join in Colleges and do jobs like dumping by taking X amount for doing this ..Dear friends it’s a illegal to do like this …If you don’t study in DLI listed colleges people can be throwed out at any time when they caught ..So my dear friends please study legally and work legally ….

And also some consultants are telling to the students like changing of colleges after getting visa is like illegal… but my dear friends students can change college at any time if they don’t like its not a illegal..It’s a legal thing don’t need to worry for changing a college and also some of the consultancy people are making an agreements with students that not to change a college (agreement cost around 1 lakh INR )… If any consultant is saying such, students can give a complaint to CIC at any time … so don’t afraid about those consultants….

People who are facing such type of issue please contact us we can help you guys …and also we can give valuable suggestions …

Dear Friends Please share this information for all ur friends and help them to prevent fraud ..

 

[anthony24]

Call CIC and ask them the update on your file. CIC Contact Number is +16139444000. Navigate IVR with 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 3, 1 and wait for an agent to answer your questions.

Hi,

I called CIC in the 1st week of April and they have asked me to wait.

Also, they said that the good news is that my CC was charged. He said he would ask the HO to look into the matter.

Is this normal. When are the chances of me getting my PER. CC charged on 9/2/15.

Regards
Anthony

 

[vsai]

friends... this is to inform you that my 4th line updated as "Interview scheduled on May 25, 2015"

really excited to face the interview.. with this we can say that an interview can be called at any stage.. All the best to everyone... Good luck

ECAS status:
1-- Application received on Aug 1, 2014
2-- Started processing on Jan 20, 2015
3-- Medicals Results receieved on Feb 11, 2015
4-- Interview scheduled on May 25, 2015

 

[mk9212]

friends... this is to inform you that my 4th line updated as "Interview scheduled on May 25, 2015"

really excited to face the interview.. with this we can say that an interview can be called at any stage.. All the best to everyone... Good luck

ECAS status:
1-- Application received on Aug 1, 2014
2-- Started processing on Jan 20, 2015
3-- Medicals Results receieved on Feb 11, 2015
4-- Interview scheduled on May 25, 2015

Reason bhind interview?

 

[auto_art]

friends... this is to inform you that my 4th line updated as "Interview scheduled on May 25, 2015"

really excited to face the interview.. with this we can say that an interview can be called at any stage.. All the best to everyone... Good luck

ECAS status:
1-- Application received on Aug 1, 2014
2-- Started processing on Jan 20, 2015
3-- Medicals Results receieved on Feb 11, 2015
4-- Interview scheduled on May 25, 2015

OMG this is really gonna give many of us a tough time... :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

4th line after medicals rcvd..

 

[auto_art]

Vsai

anything exception u would like to recall with ur case.?


this might also may be by mistake as many among us got fake PPR, DM after SL, DM before MR e.t.c. isin't? have u rcvd letter.?

 

[neel-here]

Modi went to Canada and said he'll change from "Scam India" to "Skill India"
Scr****d our skills royally ('federallly')

Hi..
I got mail from NDVO saying that

" In support of your application, you submitted an experience certificate dated June 27, 2014 on the letterhead of Allahabad Bank. The certificate states that since July 2011, you have been working as a bank clerks supervisor.

We have determined, through verifications conducted, that there is no such job title/designation in the bank and that you had worked as a scale 1 officer/clerk. On July 13, 2014, you were promoted as manager of Jagraon branch.

Based on the information available to me, I have reasonable grounds to believe that the experience certificate provided by you is not genuine"


Whereas I also stated the same thing ...

"
This is to certify that Mr. Pawanjot Singh Chandok S/o Narinder Singh joined bank services on 11 July 2011 as a JMG(Junior Management Grade) Scale 1 Probationary Officer (2 year probation period) and since has been rendering his services to bank as a Bank Clerks Supervisor. He plays a vital role in providing banking services to customers of the branch by supervising the clerical staff of the bank. He guides and assists the clerical staff in day to day operations and verifies the transactions executed by them. He has been hardworking, sincere and keen Learner. As a Bank Clerks Supervisor, mentioned below are some of his key responsibilities and duties performed by him in branch. "


I didn't state in my experience letter that I am a bank clerk supervisor. I says that I joined as scale 1 and have been working as a bank clerks supervisor. The designation is scale 1.


I have to give them an explanation in 30 days. What should I do now??

Please help.....

 

[pr4vj]

I think after transferring many application NDVO has more time to scrutinise in detail these days.. Earlier more applications were selected with much questions.. Bit tensed..

OMG this is really gonna give many of us a tough time... :-\ :-\ :-\ :-\

4th line after medicals rcvd..

 

[vsai]

Vsai

anything exception u would like to recall with ur case.?


this might also may be by mistake as many among us got fake PPR, DM after SL, DM before MR e.t.c. isin't? have u rcvd letter.?

Friends ,,, dont worry guys i have receieved a valid Interview letter asking me to bring oringinal passports.. i have explored many contacts and senior Immigration consultants.. they all said after RPRF fee deducted and medicals cleared if any one is called for an Interview then 90% its assumed that its a random pick to show as part of their audit process..

Also along with Medical proof submission he has asked me to send our Marriage photographs/Post marriage photos so we are thinking he wants to see us in person physically .. Thats all rest all are ok as I have a Valid 6 yrs of IT exp with IBM and all our HRS and Managers are alerted and no one has contacted this so far... So keep faith in God we are preparing for interview and will definetly come oyt with flying colours...

All the best to everyone... Learning experience for all our forum members.. Good luck guys...

 

[Coolguy31]

Consultant forwarded PPR mail this morning

VO- NDVO
DM - 20th March
PPR - 16th Apr

Thanks friends for all the support!

Congrats and all the best for the future