Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

[TyrusX]

Glad to see you're still around Tyrus, how are things with you?

Congrats on the advancement of your files, everyone!

Trying to graduate. Can't stand this PHD anymore

 

[beh467]

An update on the status of my application:

I received the RPRF request just moments ago. It was signed by GG06553. Incidentally I had contacted Ottawa just four days ago regarding the status of my updated reference letters . I received a response yesterday to the effect that my application had not been assessed as yet. I guess the assessment took place today and hence the request.

I had updated my reference letter twice. I would be happy to share the content with the forum in case anyone would like a template going forward.

Good luck to one and all !!. They do accept RA/TA for 2012 applicants and any documents that reached them prior to final assessment. This is my $ 0.02

Congrats!

 

[sarsanballa]

Congrats to those who have got progress on their applications. )

By the way, I just received the GCMS notes, and one good news CPP-O still accepts RA/TA work experience and five points from adaptability for two years of Ph.D. study is also given.

Hope all of us will keep hearing good news. Stay happy, people.

 

[N_O]

Congrats to those who have got progress on their applications. )

By the way, I just received the GCMS notes, and one good news CPP-O still accepts RA/TA work experience and five points from adaptability for two years of Ph.D. study is also given.

Hope all of us will keep hearing good news. Stay happy, people.

Thanks for sharing these good news!

 

[beh467]

Congrats to those who have got progress on their applications. )

By the way, I just received the GCMS notes, and one good news CPP-O still accepts RA/TA work experience and five points from adaptability for two years of Ph.D. study is also given.

Hope all of us will keep hearing good news. Stay happy, people.

This is really good news for applicants after May4. Now, everyone with one year of experience can easily pass the 67

 

[S_Govind]

Congrats!
Send me your letters and I'll add them to the file.
Thanks!

Thanks !!. Here is the body of my letter

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

This is in continuation to my earlier letter in support of the permanent residence application of Mr. XXXXX who is currently a PhD student with the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, XXXXX and is co-supervised by me and Prof.XXXXX. This letter expands on his job duties and responsibilities in this department as a Research and Teaching Assistant.
Starting September 1st 2007 till current date, XXXXX has also been working as a Graduate Research Assistant (NOC Code: 4012) in the department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry. As a graduate research assistant, he currently assists me in research activities concerning the xxxxxxxxxxx . He previously assisted me in research activities concerning xxxxxxxxxx. In the first year, 50% of his time was spent in the course work, and rest, 20 hours/week, towards the research assistantship. Since May 2008, he has been working as a full time research assistant contributing 40 hours/week. As a research assistant, his duties include:


a. Conducting literature reviews to gather information regarding previous studies on XXXXXXXX
b. Conducting laboratory experiments. Laboratory experiments herein refer to XXXXXXXX
c. Compiling and analyzing research results from the above experiment(s) for publication in scholarly articles. Specifically, post-processing of results by applying techniques such as SEM (Scanning electron Microscopy),XRD (X-ray Diffraction), ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Spectroscopy)
d. Assisting his supervisor(s) (Prof. XXXXX and Prof. XXXX) in the analysis of results from experiments
e. Assisting his supervisor(s) (Prof. XXXXX and Prof. XXXX) in the preparation of articles for scholarly publication and conference proceedings
f. Training summer research students on research methodologies
g. Assisting his supervisors with writing grant reports

The details on the work hours and the salary from the research assistantship positions are provided in the following table.

From To Term Hours Salary (Annual)
Sep 2007 Dec 2007 Fall 2007 20 / week $20,400
Jan 2008 Apr 2008 Spring 2008 20 / week $20,400
May 2008 Aug 2008 Summer 2008 40 / week $20,400
Sep 2008 Dec 2008 Fall 2008 40 / week $20,400
Jan 2009 Apr 2009 Spring 2009 40 /week $21,600
May 2009 Aug 2009 Summer 2009 40 /week $21,600
May 2010 Dec 2010 Fall 2010 40 /week $30,000
Jan 2011 Apr 2011 Spring 2011 40 /week $30,000
May 2011 Aug 2011 Summer 2011 40 /week $21,600
Sept 2011 Dec 2011 Fall 2011 40 /week $21,600
Jan 2012 Apr 2012 Spring 2012 40/week $21,600
May2012 Aug2012 Summer2012 40 /week $21,600
Sep2012 Dec 2012 Fall 2012 40 /week $21,600
Jan 2013 Apr 2013 Spring 2013 40/week $21,600


Since 1st January 2008, xxxxxx has undertaken several teaching assistantships (NOC Code: 4012). He was appointed as a TA for the following courses
(i) APS104- Introduction to Materials and Chemistry (Jan-April 2008, Jan-April 2009)
(ii) ESC202-Engineering Science Praxis (Jan-April 2008, Jan-April 2009)
(iii) CHE 332-Applied Reaction Kinetics (Sep-Dec 2011, Sep-Dec 2012)
(iv) CHE 412-Advanced Reactor Design (Jan-April 2013)

As a teaching assistant, his duties included
a. conducting tutorials and quizzes
b. supervising laboratory sessions
c. Assisting faculty members in the preparation and administration of exams; and in grading exams, term papers and laboratory reports.
d. Assisting faculty members in leading discussion groups and tutorial sections


I believe that XXXXXX is a valuable member of Canadian society, and I support his application for Permanent Resident status in Canada. If you need any additional information, I would be glad to answer your questions.

Sincerely,

XXXXX

 

[S_Govind]

congrats man!

Thank you !

 

[S_Govind]

Congrats!

Thanks !

 

[N_O]

Thanks !!. Here is the body of my letter

Great, thanks!
Btw, could you please share the old one also?

 

[S_Govind]

Great, thanks!
Btw, could you please share the old one also?

Here is my letter that was not accepted by SL.....

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN

This is to inform you that Mr.XXXXXX is currently a PhD student with the Department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry, xxxxxx. Details on his academic history and work experience with the department are as follows:

1. XXXXX joined his Master of Applied Science (M.A.Sc) program in Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry at XXXXX, in September 2007. He worked under my supervision in the area ofXXXXXX. He successfully completed his M.A.Sc in September 2009.

2. XXXX joined the Doctor of Philosophy Program in May 2010 . His research focuses on the biologically mediated recovery of valuable base metals from low grade ore's and tailings.

3. In the first year of his study, XXXX was supported by the XXXXX fellowship of $30,000. From his second year onwards, he is supported by an xxxxgrant which pays him $21,600 annually.

4. Starting September 1st 2008 till current date, xxxxx has also been working as a Graduate Research Assistant (NOC Code: 4012) in the department of Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry. In the first year, 50% of his time was spent in the course work, and rest, 20 hours/week, towards the research assistantship. Since May 2008, he has been working as a fulltime research assistant contributing 40 hours/week. As a research assistant, his duties include conducting literature reviews, conducting laboratory and computational experiments, and analyzing research results for publication in scholarly articles. The details on the work hours and the annual salary for XXXXX are provided below.





From To Term Hours Salary (Annual)
Sep 2007 Dec 2007 Fall 2007 20 / week $20,400
Jan 2008 Apr 2008 Spring 2008 20 / week $20,400
May 2008 Aug 2008 Summer 2008 40 / week $20,400
Sep 2008 Dec 2008 Fall 2008 40 / week $20,400
Jan 2009 Apr 2009 Spring 2009 40 /week $21,600
May 2009 Aug 2009 Summer 2009 40 /week $21,600
May 2010 Dec 2010 Fall 2010 40 /week $30,000
Jan 2011 Apr 2011 Spring 2011 40 /week $30,000
May 2011 Aug 2011 Summer 2011 40 /week $21,600
Sept 2011 Dec 2011 Fall 2011 40 /week $21,600
Jan 2012 Apr 2012 Spring 2012 40/week $21,600

5. Since 1st January 2008, XXXXX has undertaken several teaching assistantship positions (NOC Code: 4122). As a teaching assistant, his duties included conducting tutorials and quizzes; supervising laboratory sessions; assisting in the preparation and administration of exams; and in grading exams, term papers and laboratory reports. The details on the work hours and the salary from the teaching assistantship positions are provided in the following table.

From To Term Total hours Salary
Jan 2008 Apr 2008 Spring 2009 40 $1511.2
Jan 2008 Apr 2008 Spring 2009 30 $1133.4
Jan 2009 Apr 2009 Spring 2009 40 $1511.2
Jan 2009 Apr 2009 Spring 2009 30 $1133.4
Sept 2011 Dec 2011 Fall 2011 90 $3710.7

6. XXXXX has excellent communication skills in English and has a definite talent for research, which is being realized in valuable data and interpretations. His written work is both clear and concise.

I believe that xxxxx is a valuable member of Canadian society, and I support his application for Permanent Resident status in Canada. If you need any additional information, I would be glad to answer your questions.

 

[NeverGiveUp]

Congrats to those who have got progress on their applications. )

By the way, I just received the GCMS notes, and one good news CPP-O still accepts RA/TA work experience and five points from adaptability for two years of Ph.D. study is also given.

Hope all of us will keep hearing good news. Stay happy, people.

Wow! That's a very good news for many people in this forum who rely only on RA/TA and adaptability points from two years of PhD study.

Thanks for sharing...

 

[NeverGiveUp]

An update on the status of my application:

I received the RPRF request just moments ago. It was signed by GG06553. Incidentally I had contacted Ottawa just four days ago regarding the status of my updated reference letters . I received a response yesterday to the effect that my application had not been assessed as yet. I guess the assessment took place today and hence the request.

I had updated my reference letter twice. I would be happy to share the content with the forum in case anyone would like a template going forward.

Good luck to one and all !!. They do accept RA/TA for 2012 applicants and any documents that reached them prior to final assessment. This is my $ 0.02

Congratulations man, you deserve it
Thanks for all your helpful comments and suggestions...

 

[ASG]

Trying to graduate. Can't stand this PHD anymore

I know your pain...The last months felt like they were draaaaaaaaaaagging....But you'll get there!

 

[S_Govind]

Congratulations man, you deserve it
Thanks for all your helpful comments and suggestions...

Thanks !. As they say 'Difficult things take a long time, impossible things a bit longer'. I am half way there I suppose...

 

[NeverGiveUp]

Thanks !. As they say 'Difficult things take a long time, impossible things a bit longer'. I am half way there I suppose...

True that. Hope you'll get your MR and PPR soon.

Hope everything's fine with Kazi, long time no news from him...