@ Minimee
In my opinion they deal with other programs quicker to reduce a backlog. In our program there are not many applications as it is difficult to obtain work permit or certificate of qualification.
Do not worry, I will tell you when I receive PER or moving back to Europe
@ Montu
Completeness Check
1. They received couriers and do a initial documentation check for completeness and compliance of the application.
2. Check if the applications forms are all completely filled, payments are ok, all required documentation are enclosed.
3. Check if we have valid 2 year experience in the claimed NOC(a part of the trade occupations list)
4. Check the CAP has been reached for that NOC yet.
5. They accept the payments as submitted with application and that's the last stage of the completeness check.
6. If the application passes the completeness check, it's put in the queue for the Eligibility Review. If not they send the application
back stating the reason for return.
Eligibility Review
1. During the Eligibility Review, they check the following factors
Education
Work Experience- references
Language Proficiency- IELTS
Work permit with LMO / Certificate of Qualification
2. In addition to these factors, they check for the proof of funds as per the guidelines. They also do the background check for the above( they confirm the job duties comply with requirements for that particular NOC and that experience documents are satisfactory).
Positive Final Determination of Eligibility for Processing
1.If the applicant meets the criteria then his/her application will be transferred to the visa office identified by the applicant on the IMM 0008 form for a Final Selection Decision. CIO will send out an email confirming this which will indicate a Positive Final Determination of Eligibility for Processing. If the applicant fails Eligibility Review, again CIO sends and email out to confirm the reasons for the same, and that they are initiating a refund of the processing fee.
2. Once an applicant receives a Positive Final Determination of Eligibility for Processing from the CIO, applicant will be able to check the ECAS Status of their application. We can use the application number/UCI Number/Payment receipt number, all of which we can get form the email that CIO sends out, to check the ECAS status.
Negative Determination of Eligibility for Processing
If the applicant fails Eligibility Review, CIO sends and email/ mail out to confirm the reasons, and then they are initiating a refund of the processing fee.