CIC strike

[mikera]

...or you could ask that in English.

i wish our application would be approved! are there many cases that applications are being refuse?

 

[dino5541]

its been 25 months since i applied for sponsor still havent gotten ppr just medical results received emailed the MP said wait 2 months for ppr and now this strike i think their gunna make us wait for another 4-5 months :'(

yours is spousal case ??

 

[mikera]

after receiving AOR how long it will take to receive my med request? and why i cant access to ecas? i have my uci and file number but i can't log-in.

 

[Margul]

I'm applying to study in Canada in the fall 2013 semester. I've just read that only the foreign offices are closed but the Canadian immigration officers are still processing visas. Is this true? Im starting school in September and I've applied June 28th with a Canadian office. Are they on strike as well or will they still be processing visas? If they are processing the visas, will it be delayed or will it be processed normally.

 

[NatashaFaizan]

yours is spousal case ??

yes and is the embassy in islamabad on strike as well

 

[dino5541]

yes and is the embassy in islamabad on strike as well

no its not people are getting corospondance from ibd and infact people who applied after us are getting ....
its us the nov /dec applicant jan/feb transfer wo are not getting anyy

you should join the CHC islamabad 2012-2013 thread and you will get the idea about thing and currnt stats


hope it helps


http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/updated-topics/-t103544.7215.html;topicseen

 

[Armank]

well expressed, pl post on reply if any

good luck

No reply yet, but I have checked the processing times on CIC website, it shows that now they're working on applications in Canada for 'June 19, 2013' where as a week before it was at June 10th. I don't think the processing offices are affected by the strike, although visa offices are badly backlogged.. according to one news source they are NOT completely shut down, work is being done but at a very slow rate!! so there's some good news and still hope for full progress.

 

[aks.asr1]

[size=20pt]LATEST UPDATE ON STRIKE: MIGHT END BY NEXT WEEK[/size]

The rotating strikes by more than 1,300 Canadian diplomats have been going for about four months, and it is beginning to hurt ordinary people, and potentially, the country's economic well-being.

This is one diplomatic spat over pay parity that we can no longer afford, and the time has come to find a resolution.

The strike began over demands by the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers, which says its members are being paid between $3,000 and $14,000 less than other federal public servants doing the same work. According to the union, addressing its demands would cost about $4.2 million a year, and the government has apparently made an offer which PAFSO has rejected.

When students can't get visas to come to Canada and study, and when tourists wanting to come to Canada and spend money are getting frustrated with long lineups to get travel documents, it is time for all to take a deep breath and think about the impact of this strike. The tourism association has warned the strike could cost the industry $280 million this year, and Canada's colleges and universities fear it will keep thousands of international students away this fall.

There are even suggestions the strike may be affecting important trade talks.

Now PAFSO has offered binding arbitration to the government and set a Tuesday deadline for it to accept.

Arbitration has a tendency to offer settlements that government institutions can't afford, but it has its place as the lesser evil in some circumstances. The diplomatic corps is not an essential service, but when many people are being affected by this strike the way they are now, the government should strongly consider accepting the offer of arbitration.

Let's end this strife now.

BY: OTTAWA CITIZEN EDITORIAL, OTTAWA CITIZEN - JULY 19, 2013

 

[suban]

[size=20pt]LATEST UPDATE ON STRIKE: MIGHT END BY NEXT WEEK[/size]

The rotating strikes by more than 1,300 Canadian diplomats have been going for about four months, and it is beginning to hurt ordinary people, and potentially, the country's economic well-being.

This is one diplomatic spat over pay parity that we can no longer afford, and the time has come to find a resolution.

The strike began over demands by the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers, which says its members are being paid between $3,000 and $14,000 less than other federal public servants doing the same work. According to the union, addressing its demands would cost about $4.2 million a year, and the government has apparently made an offer which PAFSO has rejected.

When students can't get visas to come to Canada and study, and when tourists wanting to come to Canada and spend money are getting frustrated with long lineups to get travel documents, it is time for all to take a deep breath and think about the impact of this strike. The tourism association has warned the strike could cost the industry $280 million this year, and Canada's colleges and universities fear it will keep thousands of international students away this fall.

There are even suggestions the strike may be affecting important trade talks.

Now PAFSO has offered binding arbitration to the government and set a Tuesday deadline for it to accept.

Arbitration has a tendency to offer settlements that government institutions can't afford, but it has its place as the lesser evil in some circumstances. The diplomatic corps is not an essential service, but when many people are being affected by this strike the way they are now, the government should strongly consider accepting the offer of arbitration.

Let's end this strife now.

BY: OTTAWA CITIZEN EDITORIAL, OTTAWA CITIZEN - JULY 19, 2013

if the gov does not address the issue even after such situation, we are bound to think the gov is senseless, emotionless, n heartless

 

[waitingonforever]

That would be wonderful if it does end...many of us are down in the dumps and losing faith in the Immigration process...please let it happen!!!

 

[CanadianJeepGuy]

[size=20pt]LATEST UPDATE ON STRIKE: MIGHT END BY NEXT WEEK[/size]

The rotating strikes by more than 1,300 Canadian diplomats have been going for about four months, and it is beginning to hurt ordinary people, and potentially, the country's economic well-being.

This is one diplomatic spat over pay parity that we can no longer afford, and the time has come to find a resolution.

The strike began over demands by the Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers, which says its members are being paid between $3,000 and $14,000 less than other federal public servants doing the same work. According to the union, addressing its demands would cost about $4.2 million a year, and the government has apparently made an offer which PAFSO has rejected.

When students can't get visas to come to Canada and study, and when tourists wanting to come to Canada and spend money are getting frustrated with long lineups to get travel documents, it is time for all to take a deep breath and think about the impact of this strike. The tourism association has warned the strike could cost the industry $280 million this year, and Canada's colleges and universities fear it will keep thousands of international students away this fall.

There are even suggestions the strike may be affecting important trade talks.

Now PAFSO has offered binding arbitration to the government and set a Tuesday deadline for it to accept.

Arbitration has a tendency to offer settlements that government institutions can't afford, but it has its place as the lesser evil in some circumstances. The diplomatic corps is not an essential service, but when many people are being affected by this strike the way they are now, the government should strongly consider accepting the offer of arbitration.

Let's end this strife now.

BY: OTTAWA CITIZEN EDITORIAL, OTTAWA CITIZEN - JULY 19, 2013

You have all missed the pathology of this government if you think they will accept binding arbitration. The strike will not end next week. The government will not accept binding arbitration because they know the deal they have offered PAFSO is a bad one. They will lose in binding arbitration. PAFSO knows this which is why they wish to prove the intentional maliciousness of the government by suggesting binding arbitration. If they accept they will lose and if they decline they will lose.

This government would rather lose billions they concede ground to any union no matter how small.

 

[sweetwine]

You have all missed the pathology of this government if you think they will accept binding arbitration. The strike will not end next week. The government will not accept binding arbitration because they know the deal they have offered PAFSO is a bad one. They will lose in binding arbitration. PAFSO knows this which is why they wish to prove the intentional maliciousness of the government by suggesting binding arbitration. If they accept they will lose and if they decline they will lose.

This government would rather lose billions they concede ground to any union no matter how small.

Don't u think this is a bit too insensitive to say at this point? Everybody here needs hope. People are hurting and missing their families. If there is some good news offering a glimmer of hope, please don't put it off wit your negativity. For some people its the glimmer of hope still keeping them together. At least you can wait till after tuesday to air your opinion like this. From your timeline, you are already in canada, some of us are stil wishing and hoping and praying. Pls

 

[can_4visa]

Don't u think this is a bit too insensitive to say at this point? Everybody here needs hope. People are hurting and missing their families. If there is some good news offering a glimmer of hope, please don't put it off wit your negativity. For some people its the glimmer of hope still keeping them together. At least you can wait till after tuesday to air your opinion like this. From your timeline, you are already in canada, some of us are stil wishing and hoping and praying. Pls

I totally agree with you, even small ray of hope give us strength to deal with this complex situation. It's not easy to pass single day without your loved ones. Everyone should give strength to each other by saying positive things. We all know that there are two possibilities but we need to be on optimistic side. May God give strength to everyone, it's gonna be alright.

 

[costaudjoe]

Don't u think this is a bit too insensitive to say at this point? Everybody here needs hope. People are hurting and missing their families. If there is some good news offering a glimmer of hope, please don't put it off wit your negativity. For some people its the glimmer of hope still keeping them together. At least you can wait till after tuesday to air your opinion like this. From your timeline, you are already in canada, some of us are stil wishing and hoping and praying. Pls

I am not exactly sure how it is insensitive. Canadianjeepguy's comment is a realistic (and quite accurate) portrayal of the current government. It is better to look at the situation realistically than to set yourself up only to have have your hopes dashed.

 

[can_4visa]

I am not exactly sure how it is insensitive. Canadianjeepguy's comment is a realistic (and quite accurate) portrayal of the current government. It is better to look at the situation realistically than to set yourself up only to have have your hopes dashed.

This comment is realistic but this is not the right time to say this. As the people going through immigration process is taking arbitration in a positive manner. Hopes are not high at all as there are two possibilities. Everyone over here is aware of thing that gov is not at all concerned about family class applicants.