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To all Members - Read Helpful Hints ..before applying to buffalo

helppp

Star Member
Jan 4, 2011
151
3
Category........
Visa Office......
london
NOC Code......
3131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-10-2011
pls every1, am new here and know nothing about PNP, can u help me to know about it,,, who can apply and how,,,, the requirements,,,, points calculating,,,, etc....

thanx all
 

Michael_2011

Star Member
Dec 30, 2011
52
1
AB
Category........
AINP
Visa Office......
Buffalo_transferred to Ottawa
NOC Code......
2145
App. Filed.......
11-11-2011
Nomination.....
22-11-2011
AOR Received.
16-03-2012
File Transfer...
CPP - Ottawa
Med's Request
16-03-2012
Med's Done....
21-03-2012 (Med recieved 15May2012)
Interview........
"In Process" status change May 5, 2013
Passport Req..
26-04-2013 , "decision made" status change 30-04-2013
VISA ISSUED...
15-05-2013
LANDED..........
21-05-2013 (at Coutts)
Re: applying for AINP

meexin said:
hi,im new here and i need help.my employer said he want to nominee me,he said im the one who process my paper,my problem is i dont know what to do.some friend told me to take the ielts exam before anything else,i visit the website for provincial nominee and says that i need a nomination cerftificate.i really dont know where to start and what application need to fill up first,where to find the application form for nominee.help me please! thank you so much.
Hi,

There are two employer driven streams, Skilled & Semi skilled worker - Employer driven streams (Link below), you might want to open up the link below and see if your employer and candidate meet the requirements....if so download all the forms and start filling them out, your employer needs to fill out some forms on their behalf and then you will have to mail the whole package to AINP, if all paperwork is as per the checklist you should receive your Provincial Nomination letter in a months time...after which you will have to fill out ur PR application and send to CIO sydney

albertacanada.com/immigration/immigrating/ainp-eds-skilled-worker-criteria

hope it helps!!
 

Amansidhu

Newbie
Apr 10, 2012
7
1
Is there any way form Punjab, India to come to any city of Canada as PR.
I am MA with English
Got 6years experiences in teaching as a IELTS
Please friends if any knowledge then let me know and how long it can take.

Thanks a lot
 

Amansidhu

Newbie
Apr 10, 2012
7
1
Is there any way form Punjab, India to come to any city of Canada as PR.
I am MA in English and have 6years experience of a IELTS

Please friends if any knowledge then let me know and how long it can take.

Thanks a lot
 

danreys

Star Member
Apr 4, 2012
107
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2133
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
August 2010
Doc's Request.
Jan. 2011
Nomination.....
Dec. 16, 2011
AOR Received.
March 22, 2012
IELTS Request
submitted
File Transfer...
May 29 2012
Med's Request
June 7 2012
Med's Done....
Aug. 16, 2013 Inprocess
Interview........
Sept. 30, 2013 remedical
Passport Req..
Oct. 23, 2013 PPR (Nov. 15 2013) PP Sent
VISA ISSUED...
Nov. 22, DM Nov. 19, 2013 visa issue Dec 2, 2013 Visa received
Hi albertagovernor thanks for the abbreviation information
 

rolipolie

Newbie
May 8, 2012
1
0
really confuse!!!

so my sister-in-law got her AINP and is now applying cic. In the schedule 4, it asked her: Amount of unencumbered transferable and available funds you have, in Canadian dollars. I was the one that showed money for the AINP. Does she have to show money now??? If so what is the minimum??? We haven't send it yet coz we don't know what to do. PLS HELP!!!!
 

koolkarmaguy

Star Member
Jan 26, 2009
98
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
2141
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02/08/2010
Nomination.....
12/29/2011
AOR Received.
June 27 2012
Med's Request
June 4 2012
Med's Done....
June 29 2012
Interview........
none. In-process on May 23, 2013.
Passport Req..
September 17 2013
Question..
My AINP nomination expires on june 26 th 2012. But CIO, NS encashed payment on 10 may 2012. My question is.. since my nomination may expire when Buffalo actually starts processing my application. Will I get rejected? Any thoughts on this will be greatly appreciated. I noticed that some people have experienced rejections before the new centrail intake application process for provincial nominees was started.

Thanks,

KoolkarmaGuy
 

calgaryimmigration

Star Member
Dec 1, 2011
75
1
Thanks a lot for sharing information in this wonderful thread.. more power, well i don't know what more to say, so really thanks you all! I appreciate what you share...
 

AB#1!

Newbie
Jun 25, 2012
9
0
calgaryimmigration said:
Thanks a lot for sharing information in this wonderful thread.. more power, well i don't know what more to say, so really thanks you all! I appreciate what you share...
Information is great but Alberta PNP program broke the enthusiasm of lot of applicants from USA by cancelling and delaying the timeline of Strategic US visa category. Don't you think? Share your thoughts.
 

ashishchauhan

Newbie
Aug 25, 2012
1
0
cuterash said:
Helpful Hints
Provincial Nominee and Quebec Skilled Worker Applications Submitted to the Buffalo Regional Program Centre

Securely staple the cost recovery cheque to the bottom front page of the application form (IMM 0008 Generic) so that it can be easily seen when the application package is opened.

Place immigration photos in an envelope and staple the envelope to the second page of the application being careful not to put a staple through the photos.

Do not use binders, page protectors, report covers, or excessive paperclips to divide the documents. If the application contains numerous supporting documents, hold them together with a rubber band.

Make sure that application forms have been signed.

A - Application package
Arrange the submitted documents in this order:

IMM 0008 Generic (Application for Permanent Residence in Canada) with fee attached
IMM 0008 Schedule 1 (Background/Declaration) for principal applicant
IMM 0008 Schedule 4 (Intent to reside declaration for Provincial Nominees)

or


IMM 0008 Schedule 5 (Intent to reside declaration for Quebec Skilled Workers)
IMM 5406 (Additional Family Information) for principal applicant
IMM 0008 Schedule 1 (Background/Declaration) for spouse and children aged 18 and over
IMM 5406 (Additional Family Information) for spouse and children aged 18 and over
Copies of bio data pages of passports for principal applicant and dependents
IMM 5476 (Use of a representative form) If a representative has been appointed
B - Supporting Documents
Representative covering letter if a representative has been appointed.
Copies of identity documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce and custody documents)
Police certificates from each country or territory where you have lived for six consecutive months or longer since reaching the age of 18.
State police certificates
National police certificates

Provincial Nominee Certificate (for Provincial Nominees)

or


Certificat de sélection du Québec, CSQ (for Quebec Skilled Workers)
To avoid having the application package returned:
Regulation 12 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations states that if certain requirements are not met, the application and all documents submitted in support of the application shall be returned to the applicant.

Be sure to submit the processing fee in the correct amount.

Complete the sections of the application regarding Membership or association with organizations, Government positions and Military service. If you had no such memberships or associations, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A" in the space provided. Do not leave these sections blank.

Show your complete personal history since age 18, leaving no time period unaccounted for when showing employment/educational history and residential history.

Provide proof of one year lawful admission to the USA, Canada, Bermuda, or St. Pierre et Miquelon. This could be in the form of an entry stamp in your passport or a status document issued at the Port of Entry or other place of admission. If an extension of the original status has been granted, the evidence required would be a document or stamp issued by the ministry responsible for immigration matters, providing an extension up to one year or beyond.

To avoid delays in processing:
Provide a detailed explanation if any of the questions in Section 9 of IMM 0008 Schedule 1 were answered "yes".

Provide detailed statement, in applicant's (or dependent's) own words, concerning any criminal charges or immigration enforcement actions against applicant or dependents.

Attach a statement with details for any out of the ordinary situations regarding marital status or dependents; such as:

separated/ estranged from spouse;
custody of children;
multiple marriages/divorces;
Clearly indicate whether dependants will be accompanying the principal applicant to Canada (anyone age 18 or over requires criminal and security screening whether they are accompanying or not).

Clearly show the principal applicant's full name, date of birth, and file number on any documents or information submitted subsequent to the original submission.

Immigration Cost Recovery in Buffalo
Submitting the fee:
Do not do your own rate conversion when submitting the fee. Determine the currency with which you will be paying, then submit the fee exactly as indicated on the fee schedule for that currency.

Fees must be made payable to the "Canadian Consulate General".

Fee must be submitted in Canadian or US dollars only. No other currency will be accepted.

Fees submitted in US dollars must be drawn on a US bank.

Fees submitted in Canadian dollars must be drawn on a Canadian bank.

The entire fee must be submitted in one currency; do not send part of the fee in US dollars and part in Canadian dollars.

The fee payment must be dated not more than 90 days from the date of application submission.

We will accept:
Money Orders
Postal Money Orders
Cashiers/Certified Cheques
Bank Drafts
We will NOT/NOT accept:
Cash
Personal Cheques
Credit Cards
Receipts for fees paid in Canada
Receipts for on-line payments
Fees in amounts other than those shown in the Fee Schedule
Please note: Fees are subject to change without notice; refer to the fee schedule for correct fees.

Note: All fees for family class applicants must be submitted to the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga, Ontario using the official fee receipt (IMM5401).

Refunds
Processing Fees are Non-refundable:
The Department of Citizenship and Immigration charges fees to partially recover the cost of providing some of these services to the public. Since the processing fee helps defray the cost of processing your application it cannot be refunded even if your application is unsuccessful or you withdraw your application before it has been concluded.

Right of Permanent Residence Fees are Refundable:
The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) is paid for the right to obtain permanent resident status in Canada. The fee is partial compensation for the many benefits and privileges that permanent resident status confers. This fee will be refunded for unsuccessful immigrant applications or for those who withdraw their applications or otherwise abandon immigration to Canada before the visa has been used. Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds are issued by the office that concluded your application. Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds for all Family Class applications are issued by the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.

The Canadian Consulate General issues Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds in the form of a U.S. dollar cheque, made payable to the principal applicant. There are no exceptions
 

newland

Star Member
Oct 26, 2012
129
5
Toronto
Visa Office......
HongKong
NOC Code......
2131
App. Filed.......
2014-03-05
Doc's Request.
2014-06-30
Nomination.....
2014-08-25
AOR Received.
2014-09-16
IELTS Request
Submitted with Initial Application
File Transfer...
2015-02-11
Med's Request
2015-07-03
Med's Done....
2015-07-18
Interview........
NOT
Passport Req..
2015-08-31
VISA ISSUED...
2015-09-22
LANDED..........
2016-01-30
ok, thank you very much!!! :D :D :D
 

shemariahb

Newbie
Dec 23, 2012
4
0
cuterash said:
Helpful Hints
Provincial Nominee and Quebec Skilled Worker Applications Submitted to the Buffalo Regional Program Centre

Securely staple the cost recovery cheque to the bottom front page of the application form (IMM 0008 Generic) so that it can be easily seen when the application package is opened.

Place immigration photos in an envelope and staple the envelope to the second page of the application being careful not to put a staple through the photos.

Do not use binders, page protectors, report covers, or excessive paperclips to divide the documents. If the application contains numerous supporting documents, hold them together with a rubber band.

Make sure that application forms have been signed.

A - Application package
Arrange the submitted documents in this order:

IMM 0008 Generic (Application for Permanent Residence in Canada) with fee attached
IMM 0008 Schedule 1 (Background/Declaration) for principal applicant
IMM 0008 Schedule 4 (Intent to reside declaration for Provincial Nominees)

or


IMM 0008 Schedule 5 (Intent to reside declaration for Quebec Skilled Workers)
IMM 5406 (Additional Family Information) for principal applicant
IMM 0008 Schedule 1 (Background/Declaration) for spouse and children aged 18 and over
IMM 5406 (Additional Family Information) for spouse and children aged 18 and over
Copies of bio data pages of passports for principal applicant and dependents
IMM 5476 (Use of a representative form) If a representative has been appointed
B - Supporting Documents
Representative covering letter if a representative has been appointed.
Copies of identity documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce and custody documents)
Police certificates from each country or territory where you have lived for six consecutive months or longer since reaching the age of 18.
State police certificates
National police certificates

Provincial Nominee Certificate (for Provincial Nominees)

or


Certificat de sélection du Québec, CSQ (for Quebec Skilled Workers)
To avoid having the application package returned:
Regulation 12 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations states that if certain requirements are not met, the application and all documents submitted in support of the application shall be returned to the applicant.

Be sure to submit the processing fee in the correct amount.

Complete the sections of the application regarding Membership or association with organizations, Government positions and Military service. If you had no such memberships or associations, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A" in the space provided. Do not leave these sections blank.

Show your complete personal history since age 18, leaving no time period unaccounted for when showing employment/educational history and residential history.

Provide proof of one year lawful admission to the USA, Canada, Bermuda, or St. Pierre et Miquelon. This could be in the form of an entry stamp in your passport or a status document issued at the Port of Entry or other place of admission. If an extension of the original status has been granted, the evidence required would be a document or stamp issued by the ministry responsible for immigration matters, providing an extension up to one year or beyond.

To avoid delays in processing:
Provide a detailed explanation if any of the questions in Section 9 of IMM 0008 Schedule 1 were answered "yes".

Provide detailed statement, in applicant's (or dependent's) own words, concerning any criminal charges or immigration enforcement actions against applicant or dependents.

Attach a statement with details for any out of the ordinary situations regarding marital status or dependents; such as:

separated/ estranged from spouse;
custody of children;
multiple marriages/divorces;
Clearly indicate whether dependants will be accompanying the principal applicant to Canada (anyone age 18 or over requires criminal and security screening whether they are accompanying or not).

Clearly show the principal applicant's full name, date of birth, and file number on any documents or information submitted subsequent to the original submission.

Immigration Cost Recovery in Buffalo
Submitting the fee:
Do not do your own rate conversion when submitting the fee. Determine the currency with which you will be paying, then submit the fee exactly as indicated on the fee schedule for that currency.

Fees must be made payable to the "Canadian Consulate General".

Fee must be submitted in Canadian or US dollars only. No other currency will be accepted.

Fees submitted in US dollars must be drawn on a US bank.

Fees submitted in Canadian dollars must be drawn on a Canadian bank.

The entire fee must be submitted in one currency; do not send part of the fee in US dollars and part in Canadian dollars.

The fee payment must be dated not more than 90 days from the date of application submission.

We will accept:
Money Orders
Postal Money Orders
Cashiers/Certified Cheques
Bank Drafts
We will NOT/NOT accept:
Cash
Personal Cheques
Credit Cards
Receipts for fees paid in Canada
Receipts for on-line payments
Fees in amounts other than those shown in the Fee Schedule
Please note: Fees are subject to change without notice; refer to the fee schedule for correct fees.

Note: All fees for family class applicants must be submitted to the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga, Ontario using the official fee receipt (IMM5401).

Refunds
Processing Fees are Non-refundable:
The Department of Citizenship and Immigration charges fees to partially recover the cost of providing some of these services to the public. Since the processing fee helps defray the cost of processing your application it cannot be refunded even if your application is unsuccessful or you withdraw your application before it has been concluded.

Right of Permanent Residence Fees are Refundable:
The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) is paid for the right to obtain permanent resident status in Canada. The fee is partial compensation for the many benefits and privileges that permanent resident status confers. This fee will be refunded for unsuccessful immigrant applications or for those who withdraw their applications or otherwise abandon immigration to Canada before the visa has been used. Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds are issued by the office that concluded your application. Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds for all Family Class applications are issued by the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.

The Canadian Consulate General issues Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds in the form of a U.S. dollar cheque, made payable to the principal applicant. There are no exceptions
Sorry but what is Buffalo? Thanks
 

vikas lohian

Newbie
Aug 30, 2012
3
0
hlo mam
my self is vikas and i applied in jan 2012 nd recived leter on 30 may 12 confermation letter and i hv not recieve LOA YET.....PLZ HELP ME