Ok guys... Was going through August thread... All are frustrated as September thread... But we have to accept the reality and fight for rights.
One of them got through the MP and some bad news
contacted my local MP. They talked to CIC and wrote back to me this:
As there is a new way of applying for permanent residency (through the Express Entry program) for your category, priority was given to the EE applications. Therefore, the applications received prior to the EE program are not being processed as quickly as expected.
I was also told that although the processing time as shown on CIC website is currently 14 months, it will be reassessed to reflect the actual processing time, which should be close to 20 months.
One of the member from August thread has got hold of a correspondent who can put a light to our case, please check below.
Sent an email to Simona Chiose [ SChiose@globeandmail.com ] explaining her plight. She wants to take up this issue in press and need enough numbers. Instead of whining on the board, let's do the best we can reaching out to CBC and Press. Simona is very responsive and she needs to know the real issue and plight of 2014 CEC applicants. Sending an email costs NOTHING. Just send her an email and the volume of the emails will give her a feel of the situation.
Hello Simona,
I trust you are doing well.
My name is ***** ***** and I am residing in *****, ON, Canada at the present moment.
I moved to Canada to study at University of ******* during Fall semester of ****. I was ** years old at that time. I studied hard, worked part time and full time as a Co-op during this period. I graduated from U of ******* in **** as a Mechanical Engineer w/ Automotive.
I was hired by ********, ON in February ****. I am currently working there as a *** ***** Project Engineer and excelling in my job.
I got married in **** **** and my wife moved here to live with me in ******* ****.
I bought a house in *****, ON in *** **** and am a proud home owner in Canada now, but still on work permit.
I have been a Canadian tax payer since ***** **** and have not been involved in any criminal activities.
I applied for my PR under the CEC as per Canadian laws in Aug 2014. The average processing time when I applied was 13 months. It has been more than 14 months now since I applied but CIC has not even completed the base level checks on my application.
CIC has been very unjust with applications such as myself and other thousands who are patiently waiting for some update from CIC. CIC call center is not providing any help also and are very rude whenever you call them. I am a very polite person and have personally had couple calls where CIC has abruptly and rudely hung up on me when asked to provide an update on my application status.
I am in a bad situation now as my work permit is about to expire in 2 months and CIC is not ready to provide any updates.
I feel very strongly that CIC has been partial with applicants such as myself who have given so much to Canadian government. CIC is giving PR to new applicants under Express Entry in under 6 months when people like me who have given so much to Canada for years are being held up for more than 14 months.
I really want to see a change and I request you for your help! I am sure that you must have received hundred of emails regarding this injustice.
I also started a petition on change.org whose link is attached below:
change.org/p/citizenship-and-immigration-canada-cic-canada-should-finish-processing-pre-jan-2015-applications-before-express-entry-apps?recruiter=358469952&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink
Please be our voice and help us!
I really look forward to hearing from you soon. I am here to provide you with any info you will need to help us.
Thank you very much in advance for your time and help.
Sincere regards,
***** *****
CEC - August 2014 applicant
All the above has been take from August 2014 Applicant thread Pg.200-204
