Re: Reducing Canada's immigration backlog
The new law hasn't been passed yet. It doesn't affect 'family class' applicants. It is designed to enable immigration officials to be more selective regarding what type of workers are allowed to apply for work visas so immigration can fill the job...
Do your best on the work history. The best advice i've heard on here is that if you cant remember exact dates, at least put proximities. (fall, winter etc.) But best to do the research and give accurate dates. There is a place on the forms for post-secondary education. Be honest. Lay it all...
My AOR didn't look anything like that either. The important thing isn't so much what it looks like. The letter that was sent to me is very simple. Letting me know that my application arrived at the buffalo office. That a file was created and that it was placed in a priority que and that it...
Mine took 3 weeks. I was surprised because I had read that it took much longer. I have heard others say that theirs took about 3 weeks as well.
Good luck
RGV
An "Option C" is a summary of your annual taxes from income. You have to provide immigration an Option C for the previous tax year in order to qualify to be a sponsor. As far as the "PR card," that is the Permanent Resident Card.
Once his work visa expires he will have to leave. Can he extend his work permit? If his work permit expires he can leave Canada and return as a visitor without a formal visitors visa and remain for up to 6 months at a time. However, as a visitor, he cannot legally work. If you were to decide...
I want to thank the fellow that provides this free service. I received notice of my file being transfered to the local embassy. Tracker sent an email this morning. Very very helpful!! Thanks.
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/index.asp
Your wife can sponsor you in the family class spousal sponsorship program. This can be done right here in the US. The website above will help you get started.
RGV
Postpone your trip...get the citizenship papers for you and your children...get new passports for all and fly, fly away. It just sounds like a bad time for the trip. Sorry Dad! I'm a Dad too.....he'll get over it!
Best wishes
RGV