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Amitsmeet Looking at the figures over the past few years I would say that Canada has done a fantastic job of processing an amazing number of applications. It seems to me that there is no hold for any group, but that the newer job categories are treated as more of a priority since those are the...

Dbag, Isn't that what we are already doing with the Freedom of Information letter? You only need one query. Swamping them with requests merely slows them down. All answers would be the same. In 20 days from the mail strike we should know any and all policy directives to and from New Delhi from...

Response time for Freedom of Information Act is 20 days.

Hi again, I guess I should change it to "to or from the New Delhi Visa Office" Any other ideas? Cheque is ready, envelope is ready, form is / or can be ready.

I am making a request under the Freedom of Information Act. Please note that since I can't complete the form electronically I have downloaded it and filled it out by hand. (My handwriting is awful). This is what I have asked for: "Copies of Any memo or directives sent to the New Delhi Visa...

Amitsmeet, I have no defence other than I voted for the other guys. LOL

Hi again, If you agree that just one request is all that is needed, may I suggest that we concentrate on the wording so that everyone agrees of what exactly we want to ask? Then once someone agrees to submit the request we should soon have some answers. The form is pathetically simple so the...

I wonder if my problem is because the site cannot use iMac's text edit. Any ideas from you I.T. wiz people?

Lulob, I think that this is a great idea, but do you really need more than one request? They will all say the same thing and all you are looking for is one answer. I went to the site to download the form, but it says that the form cannot be downloaded. I'm not sure why - too much traffic...

Totally off topic, unrelated to this site and apologies up front for even having the audacity to post this, but hey, it might just bring a tear to your eye, hope to your heart and a desire to continue your quest. Sorry again for interrupting the thread but I think you will like this...

Dreamfromafar: Sorry that you so clearly missed my point and took offence. Of course evil exists everywhere. I was trying to make the point that the idea that the Canadian government was taking additional applications just to have access to fees temporarily was a conspiracy theory too far. So I...

Usmantanvirbutt, Balderdash! It's is a patently silly argument. You think Canada needs your refundable $800? You are implying also that the Canadian government is corrupt. It's not, it has one of the most highly respected civil services in the world. Try a little bit of trust in your...

Jassi_Cool How was Niagara? Did you take the Maid of the Mist? Glad you are settling in so well.

Classical_Beat. I think you're O.K. The 1111 and 0111 codes are no longer listed as they are not required occupations now, however people who were already approved by Nova Scotia are supposed to continue to be processed. That's my understanding anyway.

It has been suggested that Canada is encouraging applications for the money. Get real! Canada is a rich country and the application fees are refundable. The amount received in this manner is a drop in the bucket. We spent $1 billion on the G8 and G20 summits. We are spending a fortune bombing...

Just a thought, but the more you keep pestering the visa office for updates, the less time they will have to process your files. I understand that there will be new rules on July1st. Why not wait and see what new horrors they have in store?

Jassi-Cool, Welcome to Canada. I'm so proud that our immigration staff gave you such a warm welcome. You will love Niagara. Please use this blog to dispel some of the negative perceptions. I wish you and your family every success and happiness.

Let's give the Canadian government just a little bit of slack here. This vast country is mostly uninhabitable. Before immigrants can settle we need roads, schools, hospitals and housing. We take in thousands of immigrants per year, many on humanitarian grounds. The system often appears clumsy...

"Gatewaytocanada.com" is a private Philippine immigration consultancy. I see nothing much on their site of value and their repeating the Delhi delay letter does nothing to explain it. There are as many opinions as applicants and my advice would be to read only credible government sites and stop...

gasheforpeace, Sorry, The times are based on the date of the receipt of a complete package at the visa office. You can see all of the timeframes on the government website.