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[GoHerd]

Usualy VO's like to have a PCC within 3 months. I sent one to Buffalo already. Looking at other's timeline I am assuming that I might get medical request in the next two months and it is likely that they will request new PCC. So I am just playing with trying to reduce the wait for a new one if they request it...

Rod

I read the guide. It says that PCC should not be 3 month old from the time you submitted application to CIO, not Visa office. And PCC is valid for 1 year. As long as your PCC is not expired from the day you submitted application to CIO, you will be fine. Correct me if I am wrong.

 

[xplorin82]

So have you or has anyone here known any cases where people had to provide new PCCs even though they previously provided the original PCCs with their application to the Visa Office with their application (or like in my case upon once AOR and sent to Visa office)?

I had to get PCCs for India, UK and US when I applied. It is going to take a lot of work (and time and money) to get all three of the PCCs once again.

Usualy VO's like to have a PCC within 3 months. I sent one to Buffalo already. Looking at other's timeline I am assuming that I might get medical request in the next two months and it is likely that they will request new PCC. So I am just playing with trying to reduce the wait for a new one if they request it...

Rod

 

[EmmaJ]

Congrats Bhavik, wow that was fast!!!

My address disappeared from Ecas today! Last time my that happened I recevied my MR, fingers crossed I see Medical received shortly!!

EmmaJ

 

[thebeast184]

I did not submitt to CIO. I sent it to the VO. I'm really just playing on the safe side because the FBI takes about 6 weeks plus mailing time (say two months?) so just In case I do get medicals and request for new PCC I can send them right away. I am just trying to save as much time as possible. By no means people have to do this. Its really my personal choice to be proactive rather than have to wait for them in the future. Yes its 18 dollars each time (plus mailing) but well I rather not drink 3 beers every 3 months and be ready just in case. Hahaha I can catch up with the beer drinking once medicals come

Rod

I read the guide. It says that PCC should not be 3 month old from the time you submitted application to CIO, not Visa office. And PCC is valid for 1 year. As long as your PCC is not expired from the day you submitted application to CIO, you will be fine. Correct me if I am wrong.

 

[thebeast184]

***** BREAKING NEWS******

Skilled workers and professionals: Who can apply

Skilled workers are people who are selected as permanent residents based on their ability to become economically established in Canada.

Federal skilled worker applications are assessed for eligibility according to the criteria set out below.

For your application to be eligible for processing, you must:
•include the results of your official language proficiency test, AND
• have a valid offer of arranged employment, OR
•have one year of continuous full-time paid work experience in at least one of the occupations listed here.

Work experience minimum requirements

If your application is eligible for processing, it will then be assessed against minimum requirements.

Your work experience must be:
• for at least one year, continuous, and paid (full-time or the equivalent in part-time), AND
• Skill Type 0 (managerial occupations) or Skill Level A (professional occupations) or B (technical occupations and skilled trades) on the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) list, AND
• within the last 10 years.

If you meet the above minimum requirements, your application will be processed according to the six selection factors in the skilled worker points grid , which are:
•your education
•your abilities in English and/or French, Canada's two official languages
•your work experience
•your age
•whether you have arranged employment in Canada, and
•your adaptability.

You must also show that you have enough money to support yourself and your dependants after you arrive in Canada.

Note: If you are applying under one of the 29 eligible occupations, as of July 1, 2011, a maximum of 10,000 federal skilled worker applications will be considered for processing in the following 12 months. Within the 10,000 cap, a maximum of 500 Federal Skilled Worker applications per eligible occupation will be considered for processing each year.

These limits do not apply to applications with an offer of arranged employment.

If you are not sure if you should apply as a skilled worker, you can:
•use the eligibility tool to get an idea of whether your application would be eligible for processing, then
•try a self-assessment test to see if you might earn enough points to qualify.

There are many ways to immigrate to Canada. If you don't meet the criteria to apply under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, you may qualify under another category. Learn more about your options.


NO CHANGE IN THE POINT SYSTEM.... SO NO CHANGE IN PRIORITIES! BEER TIME
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp

 

[thebeast184]

**** ALSO CHECK****

POINT SYSTEM WON'T CHANGE

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-factors.asp

Skilled workers and professionals: Who can apply—Six selection factors and pass mark

Will you qualify?

If you are eligible to apply as a skilled worker, you will be assessed on six selection factors and a point system. Learn more about each factor by clicking on it.



Selection Factor
Points

Education
Maximum 25 points

Proficiency in English and/or French
Maximum 24 points

Experience
Maximum 21 points

Age
Maximum 10 points

Arranged employment in Canada
Maximum 10 points

Adaptability
Maximum 10 points

Total
Maximum 100 points

Pass mark
67 points


You can also assess your qualifications using our skilled worker self-assessment test.

If your score is the same or higher than the pass mark, then you may qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker.

If your score is lower than the pass mark, you are not likely to qualify to immigrate to Canada as a skilled worker. We recommend that you do not apply at this time.

However, you can still apply if you believe other factors would show that you are able to establish yourself in Canada and support your dependants. Send a detailed letter with your application explaining why you think you are able to become economically established in Canada. Include any documents that support your claim.

Principal applicant

If you are married or living with a common-law partner, either you or your spouse can apply as the principal applicant. Use the self-assessment test to help you determine which person is likely to earn the most points. That person should apply as the principal applicant. The other person would be considered as a dependant in the application.

Note: A common-law partner is a person who has lived with you in a conjugal relationship for at least one year. Common-law partner refers to both opposite-sex and same-sex couples.

 

[xplorin82]

Thank you. That makes sense.

I read the guide. It says that PCC should not be 3 month old from the time you submitted application to CIO, not Visa office. And PCC is valid for 1 year. As long as your PCC is not expired from the day you submitted application to CIO, you will be fine. Correct me if I am wrong.

 

[xplorin82]

Sure.
Mine's just a lot more work. Although the US PCC took the longest, both UK and India required a few documents to be attested and then their fees and courier fees. It is a considerable amount of time and effort and I was just trying to make sure what the chances were that I'd need to do it again.

I did not submitt to CIO. I sent it to the VO. I'm really just playing on the safe side because the FBI takes about 6 weeks plus mailing time (say two months?) so just In case I do get medicals and request for new PCC I can send them right away. I am just trying to save as much time as possible. By no means people have to do this. Its really my personal choice to be proactive rather than have to wait for them in the future. Yes its 18 dollars each time (plus mailing) but well I rather not drink 3 beers every 3 months and be ready just in case. Hahaha I can catch up with the beer drinking once medicals come

Rod

 

[thebeast184]

In my case I only need Venezuela and the US. Since Venezuela takes a week (yet you have to stand a full day in line on the heat) I will not apply for the one of Venezuela unless requested. I can afford a week while I get my medical appointment.

Rod

Sure.
Mine's just a lot more work. Although the US PCC took the longest, both UK and India required a few documents to be attested and then their fees and courier fees. It is a considerable amount of time and effort and I was just trying to make sure what the chances were that I'd need to do it again.

 

[architect_100]

I think General IELTS is a must as some applicants applied with academic ielts and were asked to submete general IELTS.
Good luck for him

thanks Engy for your reply
By the way, did you have the medical line added to your E-cas status and how long did it take from finishing the medicals?
Thanks

 

[string11]

folks will the amount be refunded if i withdraw the previous application in the CIO stage?

 

[xplorin82]

Well, I hope we wouldn't need PCCs again and so in that case you wouldn't need to stand in a line all day.

I was in Venezuela last month! It was so awesome. : ) Now I miss the cachapas and chicha and many more things.. : )

In my case I only need Venezuela and the US. Since Venezuela takes a week (yet you have to stand a full day in line on the heat) I will not apply for the one of Venezuela unless requested. I can afford a week while I get my medical appointment.

Rod

 

[thebeast184]

Indeed its a great country ;D. To bad the economy is terrible and that personal security is an issue :-\

Well, I hope we wouldn't need PCCs again and so in that case you wouldn't need to stand in a line all day.

I was in Venezuela last month! It was so awesome. : ) Now I miss the cachapas and chicha and many more things.. : )

 

[leodr]

What is the correct address for sending documents such as PCC to Buffalo VO? Thanks.

 

[Vivis]

Eligibility criteria for federal skilled worker applications as of July 1, 2011

Under changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, federal skilled worker applications are assessed for eligibility according to the criteria listed below. Note: This does not apply to applicants intending to live in the province of Quebec.

These criteria affect you only if you applied on or after July 1, 2011. If your application was received before July 1, 2011, it will be processed according to the rules that were in effect at that time.

Note: If you are applying under one of the 29 eligible occupations, as of July 1, 2011, a maximum of 10,000 Federal Skilled Worker applications will be considered for processing in the following 12 months. Within the 10,000 cap, a maximum of 500 federal skilled worker applications per eligible occupation will be considered for processing each year.

These limits do not apply to applications with an offer of arranged employment.

Is my application eligible for processing?

For your application to be eligible for processing, you must include the results of your official language proficiency test, and either:

have a valid offer of arranged employment, OR
be a skilled worker who has had one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in at least one of the following eligible occupations within the last ten years:
0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers
0811 Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture)
1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management
1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners
2121 Biologists and Related Scientists
2151 Architects
3111 Specialist Physicians
3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians
3113 Dentists
3131 Pharmacists
3142 Physiotherapists
3152 Registered Nurses
3215 Medical Radiation Technologists
3222 Dental Hygienists & Dental Therapists
3233 Licensed Practical Nurses
4151 Psychologists
4152 Social Workers
6241 Chefs
6242 Cooks
7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades
7241 Electricians (Except Industrial & Power System)
7242 Industrial Electricians
7251 Plumbers
7265 Welders & Related Machine Operators
7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7371 Crane Operators
7372 Drillers & Blasters - Surface Mining, Quarrying & Construction
8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
NOTE: the occupations above are all Skill Type 0 (managerial occupations) or Skill Level A (professional occupations) or B (technical occupations and skilled trades) on the Canadian National Occupational Classification list.

If you are not sure if you should apply as a skilled worker, you can use the eligibility tool to get an idea of whether your application would be eligible for processing.

If you apply and do not meet the above criteria, you will be informed of this and your processing fee will be refunded.