Yeah at least we should know the real reason behind delays..i know a person who applied for EE after my AOR and he has received his ppr and i am sitting here ..in-spite of paying same fees and also tax...
Yep.. total BS.
I remember reading a while ago someone on this forum speculating that maybe "complex" files were the reason for the delays (for example, visiting many countries before applying)... but the fact that EE is so fast proves that it is not the case. Yes, it is extremely frustrating.
I think inland applicants with jobs (regardless of the province) should be given priority for the simple reason that they are already contributing to the economy and are the "least" problematic cases, as a government you don't need to worry about what is going to happen after the landing. Will they find somewhere good to live? Will they cost the country a lot of money in social services? Will they find a job quickly?
I do not mean to be rude to outland applicants, I know we are all waiting our turn and doing our best to stay positive, but it quite simple reasoning, i think and it is jut very frustrating. =(
Honestly, I think in a way Quebec brought it on itself. After the 1991 accord to grant independence on immigration, it kind of feels Canada's response was: "Oh, you don't want to play with the rest of the country? Fine, choose your own migrants, but they go to the back of the queue."
You mention delays, my guess is that it is probably due to the increases in EE participants. During 2015 and most of 2016, EE draws were much smaller, but now around 7000 people get invitations to apply through EE every month!! Obviously not all cases are processed in Ottawa VO, but it gives you an idea of the magnitude of the EE program.
In any case, I deeply share your frustration, and honestly if there was something we could do or someone's attention we could bring this to, I would totally do it.
I sincerely hope each and everyone of you get news soon, and that things start to move along.
All the best!