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Government of Canada consults on immigrant skilled worker program
Ottawa, February 17, 2011 — Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is proposing changes to the Federal Skilled Worker Program to help Canada select immigrants who have the best chance of integrating and making a better contribution to the Canadian economy. CIC will be consulting with stakeholders and the public on the proposed changes beginning today.

The consultations follow the release of an evaluation of the program, which found that skilled workers are faring far better in Canada than their predecessors, thanks to their stronger language skills and arranged employment. The evaluation does show, however, that there is room for improvement.

“To stay competitive globally, we have to make sure the skilled immigrants we choose are the ones that we need, and the most likely to succeed when they get here,” said Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism. “Research points to some key changes that will help us meet those goals.”

The input received through the consultations process will be taken into account in the development of new regulations. The proposed changes could place more emphasis on youth and language ability, and are expected to increase the number of skilled tradespeople.

CIC will consult on:

requiring federal skilled workers to have a minimum level of language proficiency;
making the program more accessible to skilled tradespeople, technicians and apprentices;
placing greater emphasis on younger immigrants who will adapt more easily and be active members of the work force for a longer time frame;
redirecting points from work experience to other factors that better contribute to success in the Canadian work force; and
reducing the potential for fraudulent job offers.
The current Federal Skilled Worker Program was introduced in June 2002 with the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act. The program is based on an objective and transparent points system, which considers factors such as language skills, age and education in the selection of immigrants. The system aims to be more effective at selecting those who will succeed economically.
For further information (media only), please contact:

Alykhan Velshi
Minister’s Office
Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Media Relations
Communications Branch
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
613-952-1650
CIC-Media-Relations@cic.gc.ca
 
Hello friends,
My E-cas status has changed from In process to "Received by VO" .
Please update my details in the spreadsheet.
PCC was included with application.
File no started with B057

Thank you

Mahbub
 
Dr.Hasib said:
Ahh, someone has brought back "SoMeOnE-SoMeWhErE".....where were you?
it usually takes 3-7 working days to get their reply.
Hope you will get your PER soon.

regards,
Dr.Hasib

hahaha.....was SoMeWhErE....

just have been really busy at work.....havent heard from CIO and my application reached CIO on 14th October....am really concerned.....
 
Hope i get PER soon. In case they reject my appication would i be refunded the money ?
 
leodr said:
Hope i get PER soon. In case they reject my appication would i be refunded the money ?

The fees you paid is certainly refundable and IMO it might take a few months/several weeks.
 
Cay_sha said:
this is great info for me. Thank you and how do you know that?
Hi, Cay_sha, look here
http://forum.chemodan.ua/index.php?showtopic=46516&st=440

Cheers
 
PNPvsFSW said:
Does anyone have any info regarding the processing time of previous AEO/TWP applicants?

Many thanks!

Yes, look at the following spreadsheet
https://spreadsheets.google.com/ccc?hl=en&key=tz43u6W2K5-WXcXCi0JUfLw&hl=en#gid=0

These are the timelines for May 2010 applicant. The line No.7 is what you are asking for.
 
Jalna said:
Hooray~ It has been NOVEMBER time! :D
My PER unexpectedly arrived at the end of this week~Thank God!
The number starts with E00 and my status is application received.
Thanks so much for updating such a detailed spreadsheet every day.
Enjoy weekend~

Congrats Jalna :)

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.
 
Shalom1 said:
Encouragement for Pardis & Smiler.
Jalna is just 2 working days before you. I am very sure your PERs will be coming next week.
I know that next week is like next year when you are waiting for your PER.
So, get the party ready for next week.
Best wishes

Shalom
Hey Shalom,
It was good at the end of working day someone got "PER" ...you know as I have a consultant and think if even I have passed all checks by CIO I would get PER with delay ....I will try to make myself busy at work ....the story of me and Canada isn’t just about this PER ....My husband applied before June 2010 and he got his 1st file number but sadly he couldn’t get enough score in IELTS ...anyway I couldn’t believe I lost my chance for CANADA so I decided to apply myself ....maybe all these made me feel damn worried now .....
Best Luck
 
Hi all,

I just recevied email from VO SIGAPORE with new file number so it's called 2nd AOR or just received by VO?


Pls suggest me~
 
victory.. can u pls share the contents of the email???

Victory said:
Hi all,

I just recevied email from VO SIGAPORE with new file number so it's called 2nd AOR or just received by VO?


Pls suggest me~
 
kolhapuri said:
I do not know what your VO is but for London, (My VO) this is the link for updating info.


Thanks a lot, friend! :)
My visa office is London as well.
Best regards
Raheel
 
Victory said:
Hi all,
I just recevied email from VO SIGAPORE with new file number so it's called 2nd AOR or just received by VO?
Pls suggest me~

Congrats :) Happy you, they send an email :).. ND VO is sending very ordinary postal mails for their applicants ??? :'( which might take as long as 15 days to reach us :o

Thanks,

Indira Prabhakaran.
 
Hello same boat colleagues :)

My e-cas status has just changed from In process to Recieved by visa office

Hopefully cairo visa office will be resuming work and our applications will be in hand for process as soon as we are willing to see our PR :)

As Dr.Alex mentioned : I am wishing my beloved country best of the best with all things to come up :)

Regards
 
Victory said:
..I just recevied email from VO SIGAPORE with new file number so it's called 2nd AOR or just received by VO?..

Congratulations Victory. Are you a resident of Singapore? The reason I am asking is because I am and I got mine through regular mail. Also could you share its contents. Mine was different from the one Manila VO had sent - its at Page 942.