All those planning to apply on July 01, 2012 (all NOC's).

[dentist82]

check this.. i guess they have added this phd thing.. dus it show anywhr thth fws is all over? this link says that new stream line has been added


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/skilled.asp

[/quote http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EG7TOC.asp

bro
its temporary stop for fsw (without job offer)...they will open but dunno when all upto mr kenny...plz check the link which i posted in detail and u will get answer
hope this helps..
cheers bro!!!

 

[KHG]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EG7TOC.asp#overview

oh yessss................. the game is over forum friends ...... there are only 2 eligibility criteria..either u have a job offer or u r enrolled in phd in Canada..
buttt... i guess tht this policy will be revised may b after 6 months.. they cant continue like this for a yr..

read the guide. their updation is still in process to reflect the changes in all web pages..its quite a shock CIC can take such a horrid steps breaking ppl's heart and morale...pathetic

 

[Cool_5]

Do you think it is true. It might be the case that as there cap was reached for July 2011, and as of today they are only taking arrangement letter and PHD applications so only these two options are available.
They might update on July 1 by adding NOC in it..


What are your thoughts guys?

 

[maksal]

this page is not updated.. only the 7000 guide has been updated.. see the date at the bottom of the page.. looks like 7000 has been posted by mistake.. as date also says 29-06-2012 which is tomorrow..

eventhough it is posted by mistake ...their intention of freezing FSWI NOC category is quite clear ..though am hoping for a turnaround on this news..

 

[siddharth_pharma84]

Do you think it is true. It might be the case that as there cap was reached for July 2011, and as of today they are only taking arrangement letter and PHD applications so only these two options are available.
They might update on July 1 by adding NOC in it..


What are your thoughts guys?

Yea agree to certain extent . I think its end of road for time being , until and unless its updated upto 2nd july .

 

[Right]

Do you think it is true. It might be the case that as there cap was reached for July 2011, and as of today they are only taking arrangement letter and PHD applications so only these two options are available.
They might update on July 1 by adding NOC in it..


What are your thoughts guys?

Please forget that thought friend!!!!

 

[KHG]

wait for a yr friends............ u might be blessed with new nocs also...

 

[badalpharm]

check this.. i guess they have added this phd thing.. dus it show anywhr thth fws is all over? this link says that new stream line has been added


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/skilled.asp

[/quote http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EG7TOC.asp

What you are referring is old news.

Am I eligible?

Complete Federal Skilled Worker applications received by the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) on or after July 1, 2012, will be placed into processing if they meet the criteria in one of the two categories described below.


Important information
Application category

Choose the Category in the table below which corresponds to your situation. This chart describes the two categories available to you.

Category 1

You have an offer of arranged employment in Canada. The employment offer should:

be in writing,
be indeterminate in duration, and
meet the arranged employment described in this guide.
Category 2

You are an international student currently enrolled in a doctoral (PhD) program, delivered by a recognized post-secondary educational institution located in Canada, and:

have completed at least two years towards the completion of your PhD,
are in good academic standing, and
are not a recipient of a Government of Canada award requiring you to return to your home country to apply your knowledge and skills,
OR

you have completed a PhD program from a recognized post-secondary educational institution located in Canada no more than 12 months before your application is received by the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) and:

you have not received a Government of Canada award that requires you to return to your home country to apply your knowledge and skills; or
if you were a recipient of such an award, you have satisfied the terms/conditions of the award.


Source: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/EG7TOC.asp#factor5

 

[sarasan]

They shd've announced this big change at least 3 months ago.. We spent money and time preparing!!!

 

[bongcan]

It is very hard, I know. Minister even recognized this when he said "
He noted many already have couriered their applications and that this will mean more stress and additional costs for applicants."

The hint was dropped on POSTMEDIA newsagency (group owner of big news papers like National Post, Montreal Gazette, Vancouver Sun, Windsor Star, etc)
One of the newspaper which carried the story is

"http://www.timescolonist.com/business/Feds+putting+freeze+skilled+worker+immigrant+investor+programs/6850692/story.html"

Key Highlights:

The government is expected to issue a moratorium on new immigration applications under the popular Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Immigrant Investor Program, Postmedia News has learned.

Both programs were set to reopen to new applicants on July 1, but efforts are underway to revamp the programs by the end of the year.

The government doesn't want to process new applications until it's dealt with the existing backlogs and put in place a "just-in-time" economic immigration system, probably by January.



The moratorium is expected to be lifted once the full plan is in place.

Regarding backlog it stated:

The budget bill also will eliminate about 280,000 visa applications submitted under the Federal Skilled Worker Program before February 2008 by refunding their application fees to the tune of $130 million. The move effectively will reduce the skilled worker backlog to about 110,000.

Last year the government capped the number of applications it accepts from federal skilled workers without prearranged offers of employment at 10,000.

 

[ojooluseguno]

They shd've announced this big change at least 3 months ago.. We spent money and time preparing!!!

It is canadian way of making money.

Many have already patronized credential evaluation agencies and consultants.

All will remit taxes.

They live a secretive life. Wont hurt if this was made known three months ago.

So said....

 

[Mr.Engineer]

Mr Kenny announced temp. pause

 

[Cool_5]

Read this guys. Official pause released on CIC site -

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-06-28.asp

 

[Mr.Engineer]

have to wait next 6 months for fsw

 

[melkhatib]

omg