Hi Saif,
In summary the article says that most probably the in-demand NOC list to be introduced after 1st July 2011 will remain the same as the list of 2010. The 1000 cap for each NOC will be renewed and 1000 applications will be accepted under each NOC.
It also says that although CIC is going to implement some changes in their pointing system in future, this system will not change in the short run. So we should expect for 2011,the same pointing system as 2010. They suggest putting a new pointing system into practice needs 12-18 months to be finalized.
The article reiterates that abovementioned facts are all implied during a meeting attened by CIC officials and immigration consultants' representatives. An official statement is yet to be released by CIC .
As for Damascus slow operation for post June 26 applications, it says that CIC blames it on the transfer of Damascus officers to other cities (Beirut, Warsaw and Ottawa) due to the current unrest in Syria. They are hopeful that processing the applications in Damascus will gather pace following a solution to the crisis in Syria and the return of immigration officers to Damascus. (Is there any news that the unrest has let up????)
Katy
