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A controversial policy which would see almost 300,000 Canada visa applications returned with the advice to reapply has been halted.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada has reportedly issued a directive to its embassies around the world with the instruction to continue processing Canada visa applications as usual.

The decision to cancel the applications was announced in March as part of the federal budget. In an effort to reduce a growing backlog of applications, the Canadian government were hoping to legislate away the backlog to, according to Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, allow the Canadian immigration system to react to the changing needs of the country’s workforce.

All applications made before 2008 were reportedly to be cancelled with fees, totalling CA$130 million (£85 million), returned to the client along with the advice to reapply.

A group of disgruntled applicants had attempted to sue Mr Kenney over the decision but the case was quashed by a federal court which ruled that it could not force Mr Kenney to keep applications open.

However, an Ontario based immigration consultant has revealed that the government’s policy has since been put on hold and applications are being processed as before.

Source: http://www.visabureau.com/canada/news/28-05-2012/cancelled-canada-visa-policy-halted.aspx
 
wjd7359 said:
A controversial policy which would see almost 300,000 Canada visa applications returned with the advice to reapply has been halted.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada has reportedly issued a directive to its embassies around the world with the instruction to continue processing Canada visa applications as usual.

The decision to cancel the applications was announced in March as part of the federal budget. In an effort to reduce a growing backlog of applications, the Canadian government were hoping to legislate away the backlog to, according to Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, allow the Canadian immigration system to react to the changing needs of the country's workforce.

All applications made before 2008 were reportedly to be cancelled with fees, totalling CA$130 million (£85 million), returned to the client along with the advice to reapply.

A group of disgruntled applicants had attempted to sue Mr Kenney over the decision but the case was quashed by a federal court which ruled that it could not force Mr Kenney to keep applications open.

However, an Ontario based immigration consultant has revealed that the government's policy has since been put on hold and applications are being processed as before.

Source: http://www.visabureau.com/canada/news/28-05-2012/cancelled-canada-visa-policy-halted.aspx
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Dear Friend!
Can't believe on this! Is this really a true news?

Pls. keep on informing if something new inspiring news pop up again!

Best Regards,
SKGSSP
 
The above news is stale.

This has happped on April 27, 2012

Read it
Processing for Certain Federal Skilled Worker Backlog Applications: Budget 2012 – amended version

Issue

A number of immigration-related announcements were made in the 2012 budget on March 29, 2012. This Operational Bulletin (OB) replaces OB 400 and OB 404, and serves to clarify further the immediate implications for processing of Federal Skilled Worker applications received prior to February 27, 2008.

Background

Budget 2012 (Economic Action Plan 2012) proposes to eliminate the backlog in the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program by terminating certain applications made prior to February 27, 2008. Applicants whose application would be terminated as a result will have the fees paid to CIC returned to them. The FSW proposal to terminate certain FSW applications announced as part of the March 2012 Budget may be enacted by amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) through the Budget Implementation Act (BIA) bill. The FSW proposal will be of no legal effect until the BIA bill is enacted and comes into force. The BIA has now been introduced. However, the coming into force date, if the bill becomes law, is not yet known.

Instructions

Until the FSW proposal is enacted and comes into force, local managers are to continue with the processing of FSW applications, including FSW applications made prior to February 27, 2008, whether a selection decision has been rendered or not prior to March 29, 2012. This means that processing of all cohorts of FSW cases should continue. Established priorities for MI cases remain in effect.

Local communications and website changes that may have resulted from OB 400 and OB 404 should be discontinued.

Further messaging on next steps with respect to FSW backlog cases affected by the Budget announcement will be published as soon as they become available, including the process for how the return of fees will be implemented.
 
gspreet said:
The above news is stale.

This has happped on April 27, 2012

Read it
Processing for Certain Federal Skilled Worker Backlog Applications: Budget 2012 – amended version

Issue

A number of immigration-related announcements were made in the 2012 budget on March 29, 2012. This Operational Bulletin (OB) replaces OB 400 and OB 404, and serves to clarify further the immediate implications for processing of Federal Skilled Worker applications received prior to February 27, 2008.

Background

Budget 2012 (Economic Action Plan 2012) proposes to eliminate the backlog in the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program by terminating certain applications made prior to February 27, 2008. Applicants whose application would be terminated as a result will have the fees paid to CIC returned to them. The FSW proposal to terminate certain FSW applications announced as part of the March 2012 Budget may be enacted by amendments to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA) through the Budget Implementation Act (BIA) bill. The FSW proposal will be of no legal effect until the BIA bill is enacted and comes into force. The BIA has now been introduced. However, the coming into force date, if the bill becomes law, is not yet known.

Instructions

Until the FSW proposal is enacted and comes into force, local managers are to continue with the processing of FSW applications, including FSW applications made prior to February 27, 2008, whether a selection decision has been rendered or not prior to March 29, 2012. This means that processing of all cohorts of FSW cases should continue. Established priorities for MI cases remain in effect.

Local communications and website changes that may have resulted from OB 400 and OB 404 should be discontinued.

Further messaging on next steps with respect to FSW backlog cases affected by the Budget announcement will be published as soon as they become available, including the process for how the return of fees will be implemented.
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Thanks for the info.!
Seems nothing has been changed in our favour. The danger is still looming!

BR
SKGSSP
 
WORLD WIDE PROTESTS FROM 1ST TO 4TH JUNE2012

IN INDIA PROTEST RALLY AND CANDLE MARCH ON 4TH JUNE 2012
AT JANTAR MANTAR, NEW DELHI
TIME 5:00 PM TO 7:30 PM
 
plz keep sending good news to keep morale high .wish n pray tht they dont pass this stupid bill of injustice .can they tell us how they will RETURN OUR PRECIOUS 8 YEARS . this is height off injustice by the country like CANADA , may ALLAHA help us all ameen :(
 
dhnenan said:
WORLD WIDE PROTESTS FROM 1ST TO 4TH JUNE2012

IN INDIA PROTEST RALLY AND CANDLE MARCH ON 4TH JUNE 2012
AT JANTAR MANTAR, NEW DELHI
TIME 5:00 PM TO 7:30 PM
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Friends!
Nice to hear that! Pls. let us keep it up, wherever whatever we can do.

BR
SKGSSP
 
Applicants furious at change in Canada's immigration law
Some lines are reproduced from the article
"Furious at a change in immigration law that cancels applications filed before 2008 in an effort to reduce backlog, the 43-year-old says he will go without food until Monday in a desperate effort to get the attention of Immigration Minister Jason Kenney.
Mr. Sun was among several dozen protesters who gathered outside Hong Kong’s Exchange Square on Friday, shouting slogans and delivering two letters of protest to diplomats who came down from their 14th-floor offices to meet them."

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/applicants-furious-at-change-in-canadas-immigration-law/article4226070/
 
WORLD WIDE PROTESTS FROM 1ST TO 4TH JUNE2012

IN INDIA PROTEST RALLY AND CANDLE MARCH ON 4TH JUNE 2012
AT JANTAR MANTAR, NEW DELHI
TIME 5:00 PM TO 7:30 PM
MEMORANDUM TO CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION WILL ALSO BE SUBMITTED
 
dhnenan said:
WORLD WIDE PROTESTS FROM 1ST TO 4TH JUNE2012

IN INDIA PROTEST RALLY AND CANDLE MARCH ON 4TH JUNE 2012
AT JANTAR MANTAR, NEW DELHI
TIME 5:00 PM TO 7:30 PM
MEMORANDUM TO CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION WILL ALSO BE SUBMITTED
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Dear Friends!
Any updates? What is happening? Shall we still hope or it is over????
Pls. keep updating!

Wishing all of us the best,

SKGSSP
 
Good News for before feb 2008
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1211698--ottawa-loses-legal-battle-over-immigration-backlog
 
raju9211 said:
Good News for before feb 2008
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1211698--ottawa-loses-legal-battle-over-immigration-backlog
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Thanks Dear Friend for inspiring news!
Pls. keep it up.

Wishing all of of all the best!

SKGSSP.
 
really good news. thanks dear
saleem
 
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