eligibility for FSW

[perlperl]

He Guys,

I applied for canadian Green card under FSW. I am currently on H1-B visa in USA.

Application sent to Sydney, canada: May 29th, 2009
Application received by cic: Not sure as I used USPS
Draft Cleared: June 29, 2009

I am software Engg and have 4 1/2 years experience. On the from IMM 0008 (Schedule 3) the NOC I wrote was 2173.

I was just doing some research on cic website and I found that "Software Engineer" is not listed in the cic website
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp#list

Am I really eligible for FSW category ??

I know the draft is cleared but why is S/W Engineer not listed in that website.

Thanks a lot!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[perlperl]

Guys, please help. Looks like I have messed up the application. The NOC code 2173 doesn't exists in 38 list.
I am not sure why the draft is cleared.

It looks like either I am not eligible or I have written a wrong code.

Your input is highly appreciated.

Thanks!!

 

[PMM]

Hi

Guys, please help. Looks like I have messed up the application. The NOC code 2173 doesn't exists in 38 list.
I am not sure why the draft is cleared.

It looks like either I am not eligible or I have written a wrong code.

Your input is highly appreciated.

Thanks!!

It is not eligible, they cash the draft and after a refusal will send you a refund.,

PMM

 

[perlperl]

Ohhhhhh...man....I was so excited that draft got cleared.....but that was just momentarily now .
I should have done some research
I am so dumb

Being a "Software Engineer" in US then what code should I have written ??

 

[juanda78]

If your duties and designation match 2173 Software Engineers, that is your Noc Code. A lot of people try to fit their profession to one from the list but they eventually get rejected too. You can still try to find a job offer. Good luck!

Regards.

 

[AkkDivz]

Check out 2171, 2173, 2174 for software professionals. Depending upon your duties, you are likely to fit into one of those. If you hold a mgmt position, 0213 is the NOC category (which is the only one of the above mentioned which exists in the ministerial list of 38 occupations).

 

[reachmenow]

Hi perlperl,

The only option for a software engineer to be able to immigrate to canada is to be a manager or provide a proof of doing managerial tasks as his key duties.

In ur case if you can get a reference letter from current employer or proviude sufficient proof of this :manager part , u can reapply again.
u have no other option but to choose '0213' - computer and information system managers.

The only exception is if someone has studied in canada/worked in canada (stayed in canada for a minimum of 1 year)

In your case i think your application is headed for rejection , if u can . provide a proof of work experience as per the duties of NOC -0213 ,then start preparing for another application.

I hope this helps.

 

[Leon]

Do you qualify for the AB H1B program?

Many people try to fit their job duties to another NOC to qualify. Sometimes it works.

If you can get a job offer from Canada, you could also qualify for FSW category 2.

 

[perlperl]

how long it takes to get the refund? my draft was cleared on june 29th

 

[rocky272727]

how long it takes to get the refund? my draft was cleared on june 29th

CIO, say 4-8 weeks.

 

[perlperl]

I just don't understand 1 thing, why do they en-cash the draft even thought the application is rejected.

I guess I might be the first one in this forum who knows that draft is cashed in advance and a rejections is on its way
all because of my lack of research.

anyways, thanks for all your help. my dream of canadian PR is over.

1 more thing, when should I expect to receive official rejection letter. couple of weeks??

 

[rocky272727]

I just don't understand 1 thing, why do they en-cash the draft even thought the application is rejected.

I guess I might be the first one in this forum who knows that draft is cashed in advance and a rejections is on its way
all because of my lack of research.

anyways, thanks for all your help. my dream of canadian PR is over.

Hi,

I would suggest you search for 0213 NOC and if it matches your, its worth the try.

 

[Leon]

They cash the draft first, then they decide if you are approved. The cost of lending them money for a few weeks you can look at as a fee for your pre-processing, that is to tell you that you don't qualify.

Besides, why is your dream over? There are other ways to qualify.

 

[perlperl]

Am I eligible for any other category ?