FAQ

[kokice]

Applications received toward the overall cap: 5 850 of 10,000 as of December 22, 2011

Applications received per eligible occupation:
Eligible Occupation
(by National Occupational Classification [NOC] code) Number of Complete Applications Received*
0631 – Restaurant and Food Service Managers 500 (Cap reached)**
0811 – Primary Production Managers (Except Agriculture) 62
1122 – Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management 500 (Cap reached)**
1233 – Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners 197
2121 – Biologists and Related Scientists 478
2151 – Architects 281
3111 – Specialist Physicians 400
3112 – General Practitioners and Family Physicians 438
3113 – Dentists 433
3131 – Pharmacists 500 (Cap reached)**
3142 – Physiotherapists 109
3152 – Registered Nurses 500 (Cap reached)**
3215 – Medical Radiation Technologists 31
3222 – Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists 19
3233 – Licensed Practical Nurses 256
4151 – Psychologists 68
4152 – Social Workers 277
6241 – Chefs 60
6242 – Cooks 145
7215 – Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades 76
7216 – Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades 177
7241 – Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System) 76
7242 – Industrial Electricians 90
7251 – Plumbers 20
7265 – Welders and Related Machine Operators 32
7312 – Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics 33
7371 – Crane Operators 6
7372 – Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction 6
8222 – Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service 80

*The number of complete Federal Skilled Worker applications received as of December 22 2011 is approximate.

**Once the cap has been reached, we can only accept applications for this occupation from people with an existing offer of arranged employment.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, the CIO cannot review each application for completeness on the same day it arrives at the office. The numbers on this page are updated at least once a week, but these figures are meant as a guide only. There is no guarantee that an application sent in now will fall within the cap by the time it reaches the CIO. We are looking into ways to minimize the effect of this on website updates.

Hi

I have a quick question for you-are these 29 listed occupations the only ones that one should have a full year work experience before applying for permanent resident or the work experience can be related to any of the occupations listed on the National Occupational Classification (NOC)? I'm a little bit confused , so please help

 

[mycan]

Hi kokice

" Skilled workers with one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in at least one of the 29 eligible occupations (NOC) within the last ten years"

Out of last 10 years atlest you should have one year experience of that NOC to apply under that NOC.
This will get you 15 points and make you eligible under that NOC.

You will earn points for the number of years you have spent in full-time (37.5 hours per week), paid work. Minimum Work Experience Requirements You must meet the following minimum work experience requirements to be eligible to apply as a skilled worker:

 You must have at least one year of full-time, paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time employment.

 Your work experience must be in an occupation of Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B of the Canadian National Occupation. Classification (NOC). See below for instructions on determining the NOC category for your work experience.

 You must have had this experience within the last 10 years.

Determining Your NOC Category:
To determine how many points you can earn for your work experience, go to the Occupational Descriptions page on the NOC website. Follow the instructions to find the NOC category that matches your work experience.

If the initial description and list of main duties match what you did at your last job(s), you can use this experience to earn points under the selection factors when you apply as a skilled worker.

If the description does not match your work experience, then you might not have the experience you need to apply as a skilled worker. Look through the NOC list to see if another occupation matches your experience.

Check all the jobs you had in the past 10 years to see if you have at least one year of work experience in a job that will qualify you as a skilled worker.

Note: Remember that you must have work experience in an occupation in Skill type 0 or Skill level A or B and that your experience must have occurred during the 10 years before the date of application.

Experience Maximum 21 points; 1 year 15, 2 years 17, 3 years 19, and 4 years 21

For more info visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp

Hope it helped.

mycan

Hi

I have a quick question for you-are these 29 listed occupations the only ones that one should have a full year work experience before applying for permanent resident or the work experience can be related to any of the occupations listed on the National Occupational Classification (NOC)? I'm a little bit confused , so please help

 

[CANVINCHENG]

Hi guys just a quick inquiry regarding my ecas status it is "IN PROCESS" and when you tick on the hyperlink there is a phrase saying that We have received your application for permanent residence on Sep 13, 2011

What does it mean?

Does it mean my application hasn't been processed yet?

I believe if the status is "IN PROCESS" then your case has been forwarded to VO.

Can someone enlighten me.. I really would appreciate it..

Thanks

 

[kokice]

Hi kokice

" Skilled workers with one year of continuous full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in at least one of the 29 eligible occupations (NOC) within the last ten years"

Out of last 10 years atlest you should have one year experience of that NOC to apply under that NOC.
This will get you 15 points and make you eligible under that NOC.

You will earn points for the number of years you have spent in full-time (37.5 hours per week), paid work. Minimum Work Experience Requirements You must meet the following minimum work experience requirements to be eligible to apply as a skilled worker:

 You must have at least one year of full-time, paid work experience or the equivalent in part-time employment.

 Your work experience must be in an occupation of Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B of the Canadian National Occupation. Classification (NOC). See below for instructions on determining the NOC category for your work experience.

 You must have had this experience within the last 10 years.

Determining Your NOC Category:
To determine how many points you can earn for your work experience, go to the Occupational Descriptions page on the NOC website. Follow the instructions to find the NOC category that matches your work experience.

If the initial description and list of main duties match what you did at your last job(s), you can use this experience to earn points under the selection factors when you apply as a skilled worker.

If the description does not match your work experience, then you might not have the experience you need to apply as a skilled worker. Look through the NOC list to see if another occupation matches your experience.

Check all the jobs you had in the past 10 years to see if you have at least one year of work experience in a job that will qualify you as a skilled worker.

Note: Remember that you must have work experience in an occupation in Skill type 0 or Skill level A or B and that your experience must have occurred during the 10 years before the date of application.

Experience Maximum 21 points; 1 year 15, 2 years 17, 3 years 19, and 4 years 21

For more info visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who-instructions.asp

Hope it helped.

mycan

Dear mycan

Thank you so much for your help. My question exactly was-for example if I have experience as a logistics coordinator and my partner has one year experience as a truck driver are we gonna be eligible for applying for PR because these occupations are given on the NOC list but are not included in the listed 29 eligible occupations for skilled workers?

Thank you again

 

[spicey]

Hi,

I applied on 8th August 2011. I also got the file number few week before. But till date didn't get PER or NER. So I send mail to CIO few days before. Today I got message from him Your file is still pending final review and decision by our office. You will be contacted in due course. So what does it means. Is there PER is completed or not?

Noc: 0631

You ought to have received your PER,if you are an FSW1 applicant but from their reply,i can deduce that you are an FSW2 applicant and if yes,it means they want to verify your Arraigned Employment Offer letter before communicating their decision to you.

Just hang on buddy,you would soon receive your PER.

Always,

Spicey

 

[mycan]

NO.
You can not under Federal Skilled Worker catagory.
It should be in list of 29 NOCs.
I do not know it is possible under Provincial Nominee Programme.
Only seniors can help.

mycan

Dear mycan

Thank you so much for your help. My question exactly was-for example if I have experience as a logistics coordinator and my partner has one year experience as a truck driver are we gonna be eligible for applying for PR because these occupations are given on the NOC list but are not included in the listed 29 eligible occupations for skilled workers?

Thank you again

 

[mycan]

Hi CANVINCHENG,

Once visa office receives your file, they do the document checks and then start processing.
Then only you will see "In Process" in your ecase.
this stage many/may not get 2nd AOR.

For better understanding of whole process go thru this thread

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t36571.0.html

&

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/a-master-thread-of-some-of-my-posts-here-t40175.0.html

mycan

Hi guys just a quick inquiry regarding my ecas status it is "IN PROCESS" and when you tick on the hyperlink there is a phrase saying that We have received your application for permanent residence on Sep 13, 2011

What does it mean?

Does it mean my application hasn't been processed yet?

I believe if the status is "IN PROCESS" then your case has been forwarded to VO.

Can someone enlighten me.. I really would appreciate it..

Thanks

 

[CANVINCHENG]

Hi CANVINCHENG,

Once visa office receives your file, they do the document checks and then start processing.
Then only you will see "In Process" in your ecase.
this stage many/may not get 2nd AOR.

For better understanding of whole process go thru this thread

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/-t36571.0.html

&

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/a-master-thread-of-some-of-my-posts-here-t40175.0.html

mycan

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Qualitative Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Hi mycan,

The above is frim the link you gave me, can you clarify as you mentioned that 2nd AOR comes after it has been transferred to VO. The statement above says background check - 2nd AOR - In Process

Its quite strange that the process im getting is different from every applicant.. I dont know, but maybe because it vary from VO to VO

Thanks

 

[mycan]

Hi CANVINCHENG,

The main process is exactly as per this process flow.
Background Checks are done based on the documents you provide.
This is part of in process only.
The process varies slightly from VO to VO and applicants and the data provided.
If you send complete documents in one go along with application you save time.
London VO will not send 2nd AOR most of the times.
Don't worry you are on right track.

mycan

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Qualitative Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Hi mycan,

The above is frim the link you gave me, can you clarify as you mentioned that 2nd AOR comes after it has been transferred to VO. The statement above says background check - 2nd AOR - In Process

Its quite strange that the process im getting is different from every applicant.. I dont know, but maybe because it vary from VO to VO

Thanks

 

[CANVINCHENG]

Hi CANVINCHENG,

The main process is exactly as per this process flow.
Background Checks are done based on the documents you provide.
This is part of in process only.
The process varies slightly from VO to VO and applicants and the data provided.
If you send complete documents in one go along with application you save time.
London VO will not send 2nd AOR most of the times.
Don't worry you are on right track.

mycan

Thanks... My VO is london..

I hope i am

 

[melkhatib]

Dear All,

Please advice me as my application returned back by CIO on 28th/November/2011 as my address is in UK till now I do not receive my application so please any one has an experience with this matter advice me with the time.

Best regards.

 

[loolo]

Max you get your application back in 2 months.

Loolo

 

[funty]

Hello all,

Please I need information and advice concerning proof of funds. I am the principal applicant but my spouse has more money in the account than me. Can we use my spouse's bank details for proof of funds, since we bear thesame surname and there is proof that we are married, or is it better to transfer from my spouse's account to mine to present as POF?

 

[nazarwaheed]

Hello all,

Please I need information and advice concerning proof of funds. I am the principal applicant but my spouse has more money in the account than me. Can we use my spouse's bank details for proof of funds, since we bear thesame surname and there is proof that we are married, or is it better to transfer from my spouse's account to mine to present as POF?

You may use your bank account or your spouse's or both. That will all be fine

 

[NKKD Hortons]

Hello all,

Please I need information and advice concerning proof of funds. I am the principal applicant but my spouse has more money in the account than me. Can we use my spouse's bank details for proof of funds, since we bear thesame surname and there is proof that we are married, or is it better to transfer from my spouse's account to mine to present as POF?

Yes , you can show your spouse's account balance too along with yours. You do not have to transfer it to your account. I have done the same and we got our PER.