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mypreg08

Newbie
Dec 8, 2008
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Hello, I need help from somebody familiar with "Substituted Evaluation" based in Subsection R76(3) of the "Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations". I applied for permanent residence as a skilled worker outside of Canada in 2006, before the simplified process. The Embassy processing my case asked for more information I considered was appropriate because I got a total of 65 points by the assessment criteria, and this may result in the refusal of my application. I was told I have 60 days to respond and after that my file would be taken to its final conclusion. And no additional time would be granted to provide information.

When I replied, in my letter I decided to request "Substituted Evaluation" because the total of points assessed for the selection criteria were not exact measurement of my entire qualifications to immigrate to Canada. Finally after almost two months of my response I got another letter from the Embassy. But is not an answer yet. It is just a request to update my Schedule 1: Background/Declaration, section 11 (personal history) and 15 (addresses) "before my file can be further processed". The Embassy mentions that upon receipt of the update they "will continue the processing of the application".

What Does this mean? Does anybody know if this means good news, if I'm closer to an application approval and they just need to update the Schedule 1 to complete my file? Or if they are requesting this new information before they can decide my case using "Substituted Evaluation". Does anyone had a similar experience or have asked for "Substituted Evaluation" to decide their case. By the way the letter is still signed by an Immigration Case Analyst. I don't know if this detail says something about the stage of the process.
Pleeeease heeelp!!! Thanks :)
 

Raindrop73

Full Member
Nov 29, 2008
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Dear fellow,

I just wanted to congratulate you for your brave step when you asked for this Substituted Evaluation. I totally agree that the points system in the pass-mark criteria does NOT, usually, reflect the one's adaptability or merits to successfully become a Canadian immigrant.

What I am trying to say, is..stay positive and dont worry. I expect them to ask you why you think that you are qualified well enough to succeed in Canada..and few questions alike.

I wish you the best...

Thanks
 

john5655

Hero Member
Jan 25, 2009
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mypreg08

i've discovered your post after doing a search for "substituted evaluation"

despite the size of this forum, it seems nobody has experience of achieving a positive substituted evaluation claim

can I ask that you keep us all informed of your progress please

and the best of luck with you case

regards

John