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    All cases will be treated / processed

    How come some people just don't get it? :P Not eligible = not eligible.
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    Minister Kenney Announces Immigration Levels for 2009

    The wait has finally come to an end, at least for some ... http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2008/2008-11-28.asp Read the Ministerial Instructions here for the list of priority occupations:- http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/backgrounders/2008/2008-11-28a.asp
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    Escaping from Africa.

    Out of curiosity, I went to search Wiki for genocide and found this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genocide According to the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide (CPPCG), Article 2, genocide is defined as "any of the following acts committed with...
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    Job offer

    If you are coming on a work permit, you don't need to care about points. 67 is the pass mark for those applying PR under Skilled Workers and Professionals category. For more information on work permit, read http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/index.asp.
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    The meaning of NOC code?

    The first digit of the NOC code normally designates the Skill Type. 0 Management Occupations 1 Business, Finance and Administration Occupations 2 Natural and Applied Sciences and Related Occupations 3 Health Occupations 4 Occupations in Social Science, Education, Government Service and Religion...
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    Regarding withdrawal, Please help....

    Well, according to the FAQ (http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/laws-policy/irpa-faq-how05.asp) you can get your application fee refunded if you withdraw it. Not sure about the agreement between you and your consultant. You need to check with them. Although the online status shows "In...
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    Initial Screening

    What is the above thread about? They are talking about CHC Singapore, not Buffalo. aghijan, perhaps you can check out this site: http://www.trackitt.com/canada-immigration-trackers/federal-skilled-workers/. Select "Singapore" in the Visa Office drop down list.
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    Canadian Consulate Fee

    Are you talking about the application fee? Yes, it is $550 for principal applicant. You will also need to pay for each accompanying family members. Principal applicant $550 A family member of the principal applicant who is 22 years of age or older, or is less than 22 years of age and is a...
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    Job Offer In Canada!

    The answer is no. Read the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/factor-employment.asp Are you currently working in Canada? If not, you would need to have a full-time job offer approved by HRSDC in order to claim points.
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    Change of qualifications to meet the 38 list requirements.

    It seems like the priority occupations list only tight to work experience. You will have all your education counted.
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    Change of qualifications to meet the 38 list requirements.

    Don't forget the priority occupations list may get revised from time to time. For example, engineers may be in the list this year, but not next year.
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    Please help me with my NOC.

    You should study the job duties and employment requirements and pick one that is most related to you. 0621 Retail Trade Managers: http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/NOC-CNP/app/quicksearch.aspx?lc=e&searchkey=0621 6211 Retail Trade Supervisors...
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    Should I apply now or wait?

    Read the above posts, applicants submitted on or after Feb 27, 2008 are to be processed under the new rules. Personally I would apply now just to get a queue number. At the same time, think of alternate plans (PNP, TWP, other country? :P) in case you don't qualify under the new rules. Hope for...
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    Arranged Employment

    Read this: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/factor-employment.asp Are you currently working in Canada? If not, looks like the job has to be approved by HRSDC in order to claim points and fast track your application. Anyone else can confirm this?
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    Why ILETS?

    If you have the $, why not consider Business Immigration? Alternatively, you can try Provincial Nomination Program. PNP is not assessed on the six selection factors of the Federal Skilled Workers Program, so you do not need to worry about the passing mark. Read the following links:- 1) Business...
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    Why ILETS?

    Read this:- "If your score is lower than the pass mark, you are not likely to qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. We recommend that you do not apply at this time. However, you can still apply if you believe other factors would show that you are able to establish yourself in...
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    Profile on Jason Kenney the new Immigration Minister of Canada

    Why do you think the new minister should undo the rules? What is the damage that you are talking about and why is there a need for damage control? I doubt it will be any majoy change to the proposed rule. But as Leon said, we shall see.
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    RECEIVED MY FILE NUMBER ON THE 22-10-08

    According to the title, skhzkausar said he has received the file number. I guess the "PR" part could be a typo?