2006 DAMASCUS APPLICANTS

[Sep2006]

My address has also disappeared. Most probably the file is active again. Let's hope it is active for sending medical exams.

 

[wjd7359]

My address has also disappeared. Most probably the file is active again. Let's hope it is active for sending medical exams.

we all hope that

 

[samoo]

any good news ??????????????????????????????????????

 

[ihabkal]

no

 

[ihabkal]

It's all over guys
http://www.cicnews.com/2012/03/canadian-government-slashes-backlog-031472.html

 

[bijili]

BREAKING NEWS

The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.

Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing.

 

[Vitomanolo16]

Breaking News: Government to Return Pre-2008 Applications Thursday, 29 March 2012 Category Federal Immigration


The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.

This decision has been reached as part of a larger effort by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to “transition to a faster and more flexible economic immigration system”. Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing.

Stay tuned for a special edition of CIC News later tonight, which will elaborate on the announcement, its rationale, and options for returned applicants who wish to continue efforts to come to Canada.

 

[wjd7359]

wt does that mean??
no hope at all??? or is there hope for those who updated their files???
i can't believe that!! Canada screwed us!!!
my ecas status: still in process

 

[samoo]

BAD NEWS
then what will happen?
please share any update news

 

[wjd7359]

what a bad news???!!
i have been waiting for more than 6 years now & at the end i simply got the fact that my file will be returned to me, ok….. who will compensate me for spending 6 years of waiting?? who will compensate me for the lost chances that went away during this 6 years, if i knew that from the beginning i would start another immigration process in a country that respects people’s minds & feelings!! will the Canadian government compensate us??? i am seriously thinking of suing the Canadian government!! who is with me???

 

[farshad_1133]

Breaking News:

Under proposed legislation, CIC will close the files of FSW applicants who applied before February 27, 2008, and for whom an immigration officer has not made a decision based on selection criteria by March 29, 2012. This is expected to affect around 280,000 applicants, including their dependants. CIC will begin the process of returning the full amount of fees paid to the Department by these affected FSW applicants. For those who have passed the selection criteria stage – approximately 20,000 people – CIC will continue processing their applications until they are approved for entry into Canada or not.

 

[saimahuz]

Notice – Questions and answers: Changes that affect Federal Skilled Worker applications

Q1. Why do you propose removing the FSW backlog?

Canada needs to select immigrants who are ready, willing and able to fully integrate into Canada's labour market and fill gaps in our economy, particularly where we have existing skills shortages.

The large backlog of applications that has accumulated under the Federal Skilled Worker Program is impeding the responsiveness of Canada's immigration system.

Canada risks losing the global talent competition for the world's best and brightest as potential immigrants choose to take their skills to other countries with more responsive immigration systems rather than remain in the queue to have their application processed in Canada.

Economic Action Plan 2012 therefore proposes to return applications and refund fees paid by certain federal skilled worker applicants who applied under previous criteria established prior to February 27, 2008.

Removing the backlog of FSW applications will allow CIC to focus on bringing in skilled immigrants who apply under the current eligibility criteria and are more suited for shortages in Canada's economy today.

Q2. Would I be affected if CIC removes the FSW backlog?

Under the proposed changes, CIC would close Federal Skilled Worker applicants' files if they:

applied before February 27, 2008, and
have not had a decision made by an immigration officer based on selection criteria by March 29, 2012. (information on selection criteria is below)

We expect this would affect around 280,000 people including dependents.

If the proposed law is passed, CIC would begin to return the full amount of fees paid by affected FSW applicants.

Q3. Is there any reason I would not get my refund?

The proposed changes are intended to be retroactive to March 29, 2012. If an immigration officer had refused your application based on selection criteria before that date, you will not get a refund.

Q4. What does a "decision based on selection criteria" mean?

A "decision based on selection criteria" means that an immigration officer:

has assessed your FSW application against the points grid, and
has made a decision on whether or not you meet the selection criteria of the program.

Currently, the pass mark is 67 points out of a grid worth 100 points. The grid considers the person's:

ability in English and/or French
education
work experience
age
whether they have a job already arranged in Canada (arranged employment), and
how well they might adapt to living in Canada (which awards points for things like previous work or study in Canada, spouse's education and relatives in Canada).

If your application is successful, you would move to the next phase (i.e. admissibility). At that point you would be checked against health, security and criminality requirements before being allowed to enter Canada.

If you do not score at least 67 on the FSW points grid, your application would be refused and CIC would inform you of the decision.

Q5. How would I get my refund?

More details on the proposed change will be announced soon. Once the proposal is approved through Parliament, CIC will begin to return the fees.

Details will be available on the CIC website.

Q6. What options would I have if my application is removed from the backlog?

If your file is closed by CIC, you may re-apply under the current FSW criteria. If you have the skills Canada needs now, your application would likely be processed much faster – new FSW applications are processed within 6-12 months.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/notice-qa.asp

 

[wjd7359]

wt does selection criteria stage mean?
does it mean that the points are calculated?? i got my last CAIPS & it indicates that my points were calculated!!
or does it mean that ecas status becomes "decision made"??
plz answer if somebody knows?

 

[farshad_1133]

A "decision based on selection criteria" means that an immigration officer:

has assessed your FSW application against the points grid, and
has made a decision on whether or not you meet the selection criteria of the program.

Currently, the pass mark is 67 points out of a grid worth 100 points.

If your application is successful, you would move to the next phase (i.e. admissibility). At that point you would be checked against health, security and criminality requirements before being allowed to enter Canada.


in your caips report, also there is a filed "Seldec" that indicates a number, 1 means passed, and 4 means waived. it is after ur calculated points.

 

[wjd7359]

A "decision based on selection criteria" means that an immigration officer:

has assessed your FSW application against the points grid, and
has made a decision on whether or not you meet the selection criteria of the program.

Currently, the pass mark is 67 points out of a grid worth 100 points.

If your application is successful, you would move to the next phase (i.e. admissibility). At that point you would be checked against health, security and criminality requirements before being allowed to enter Canada.


in your caips report, also there is a filed "Seldec" that indicates a number, 1 means passed, and 4 means waived. it is after ur calculated points.

in my Caips report i got 76 points & SELDEC 4
can u plz explain more?