FSW 2014 Applicants Timeline- Lets Network Here.

[ak1]

Here is the good news.... With the grace of God I can see "In Progress" in my ECAS.

NOC- 2132
App Received- 8th May
Fee Mode - DD (Not sure when it was encashed)

Thanks God!!!!! Guru Purnima has given me great gift :-* :-* :-* :-*

Wish all the forummates good luck (Y)

Now in the PER waiting club.....

Congrats Achiever 99 !!

 

[Vikram_IDBI]

Seniors...Can anyone guide me on the birth certificate issue?

My wife and me, both, do not have Birth Certificates. What are the documents we need to furnish in place of BCs?

Thanks

 

[red9999]

Here is the good news.... With the grace of God I can see "In Progress" in my ECAS.

NOC- 2132
App Received- 8th May
Fee Mode - DD (Not sure when it was encashed)

Thanks God!!!!! Guru Purnima has given me great gift :-* :-* :-* :-*

Wish all the forummates good luck (Y)

Now in the PER waiting club.....

Congrates!

 

[Achiever 99]

Seniors...Can anyone guide me on the birth certificate issue?

My wife and me, both, do not have Birth Certificates. What are the documents we need to furnish in place of BCs?

Thanks

Dear Vikram,
If you don't have a birth certificate then there is another way to prove age... ie your 10th mark sheet.

If your 10th certificate has your birth date with your parents name on it then you can make an affidavit for the same.
CIC consider affidavit with your birth date from 10th Mark sheet.

 

[Achiever 99]

Congratulations ....enjoy

Congrats Achiever 99 !!

Congrates!

Thanks mates...

 

[ANANJAY]

Here is the good news.... With the grace of God I can see "In Progress" in my ECAS.

NOC- 2132
App Received- 8th May
Fee Mode - DD (Not sure when it was encashed)

Thanks God!!!!! Guru Purnima has given me great gift :-* :-* :-* :-*

Wish all the forummates good luck (Y)

Now in the PER waiting club.....

Cngrats mate.....

 

[cjg1987]

USEFUL TIPS FOR FUTURE APPLICANTS

1. Do your homework BEFORE applying

Applying for permanent residence is a major undertaking - it is a time consuming process and will likely occupy your life from the day to you submit your application to the end of the process. To reduce your anxiety and eliminate as many "what ifs" from popping up after you submit your application, do your research before you submit your application. The CIC guide is your #1 source of information. Anyone applying should read the Application Guide on the CIC website from top to bottom at least twice before filling out the forms. Review the documentation checklist multiple times to fully understanding of what is required before you apply.

In addition, also consider reading the Operations Manual for the CEC class, which is a great resource for understanding how officers access an application.

2. Understand the Financial Costs

Not discussed here very often is the actual financial cost of completing your application. Here's a breakdown of the actual costs of a typical application-

Initial Application Expenses:

IELTS Exam
Fingerprints (to send to embassy to obtain home country's police certificate): USA PCC
Pictures (6 for application)
Principal Application fee
XPresspost(FEDEX/UPS/ DHL etc)



If you apply using a representative, expect to add another $2,000-$5,000 to the cost.

3. Always use recent forms

Many people work on applications over a few months (filling forms well in advance). However the forms are constantly changed by the CIC (usually subtle updates), and no announcement is made when forms are updated. As such, it is important to always download and use the forms from the CIC website. You should never use forms downloaded from another website. You can usually check the version of the form which is printed at the bottom of the sheet to ensure you're submitting the most current version (compare the forms you complete to the ones on the CIC website).


4. Use professional skepticism when taking advice

This forum is an absolutely fantastic resource for anyone applying for the PR. However, there are a certain caveats that must be taken into account.

a) Using information in older threads. Again, rules are ever changing so older posts may no longer be accurate/relevant.
b) Use common sense - if it seems wrong, there's a good chance that it is.
c) Using a representative doesn't absolve you from the responsibility of understanding what you're being told. Every week there's a post referring to bad advice received from a representative that either led to a refusal, or worse, misrepresentation. Even if you use a representative, it is your application. As such, research what you're being told and be skeptical - if it sounds too good to be true, it often is.

5. Choose your NOC Code Carefully

The single most important element of this class is your NOC code, and how it matches to your reference letter. This is a PASS/FAIL class, and Visa Officers have to make a judgemental call to the best of their ability based on the information you provide. As such, the more research and the stronger your support, the easier it is for the Visa Officer - try to put yourself in their shoes to understand where there may be ambiguity. Here's some general advice:

a) Write your duties independently of the NOC database - don't copy and paste from the NOC database as this will raise flags for the Visa Officer. Be true to what you do.
b) Obtain an opinion from the HRSDC for your NOC code based on the wording of your reference letter (http://www5.hrsdc.gc.ca/noc/english/noc/2011/ContactUs.aspx)
c) Be aware of NOC code overlaps, especially if your NOC code is similar to an UNSKILLED code - compare the duties between these codes carefully and ensure you aren't stretching your duties (this is very typical for administrative type jobs).
d) Make sure your language results are sufficient for your NOC code skill level.

6. Get someone to re-read your forms before submission

Before sending your forms, get someone to read your forms independently (family member, etc.). It is very easy to make an obvious mistake (like not signing your forms) when you've been starring at them for weeks end. You'd be amazed at how the most obvious mistakes can go undetected.

7. Don't apply too early

As mention in point #5, this is a PASS/FAIL class. As such, you're either eligible or you're not. You aren't eligible if you're almost but not quite there. It is highly recommended to apply with a couple extra days after meeting the requirements to ensure that you aren't penalized for any mistakes in calculation, or any ambiguity in dates. Make sure all supporting documentation is dated appropriate, especially that your reference letter is dated AFTER you meet the required work experience period (i.e. if you're eligible on June 1, don't get your letter done before then).

8 Prepare for the unexpected

Always prepare a plan B and plan C:

Prepare in case your application is returned and you will need to reapply.
Prepare in case your application takes longer than "normal" to process
Prepare in case your application is rejected, and you need another path to permanent residence.

One can always hope that you never need to utilise another other than Plan A, but having other plans prepared or set in motion will help ease anxiety and give you ready alternatives in case things don't go your way.

9. Don't send too many inquiries

The CIC offices are understaffed and deal with a lot of applications. The CIC openly states that multiple queries can delay your application, and I think this is reasonable to assume given that you're interacting with humans, not robots. Don't pester them with repeated emails, as you wouldn't want an officer to be vindictive and "go-slow" your application (no evidence that they actually do this, but use common sense). Only contact them as requested.

10. Understand that processing times are individualistic

Waiting is stressful - everyone here knows it. To reduce stress and anxiety, try to get a full/big picture understanding of processing times. Key things to keep in mind:

a) Applications differ between individuals. The complexity in assessment between applications means different processing paths internally within the CIC. They have staff at different levels of seniority that assess application, and can internally defer applications to more senior staff when necessary. The times posted on the websites are averages, but actual processing times are heavily skewed. There is a wide range of processing times, so don't expect to be an average.

b) Criminality is usually the single most variable processing step - this is entirely based on things you cannot control (barring including your police certificates with your initial application). Depending on your background, travel history, name (common names reduce reliances on name databases), this can take months or even years to be completed. This is also a responsibility of CSIS (not CIC), so understand that they cannot control your criminality check.

c) Processing steps are changing very rapidly. As such, your timeline will very likely be different from another person, even if you applied within the same month.

To get an appreciation of where you are, relative to other people (which is the best you can do), use the following resource:

a) Look at the application threads - Google Docs spreadsheets or tables, which make it easier to see at a glance.


Bonne chance!

 

[imani007]

File received by CIC on May 8th. NOC 1111.
CC charged yesterday.
Thanks to everybody on this forum for sharing your information and thus allowing to know where you stand more or less

Congrats..all the best for the future

 

[ANANJAY]

Hi,

Please suggest whether I can submit my wife's birth certificate without her name on it? Originally it was issued without her name.

Thanks,

Your wife can add her name in her birth certificate... She has to visit municipal corporation/municipal council for addition her name in her birth certificate... This process will take 10-15 days depend upon country to country....
If you can't wait for 10-15 days you can submit secondary school certificate if it has
Applicant name
Dob
Parents name

And/or affidavit from her parents side as a proof of her birth...

 

[ANANJAY]

Seniors...Can anyone guide me on the birth certificate issue?

My wife and me, both, do not have Birth Certificates. What are the documents we need to furnish in place of BCs?

Thanks

you can submit secondary school certificate if it has
Applicant name
Dob
Parents name

And/or affidavit from parents side as a proof of her birth.

 

[ashif_eee]

Your wife can add her name in her birth certificate... She has to visit municipal corporation/municipal council for addition her name in her birth certificate... This process will take 10-15 days depend upon country to country....
If you can't wait for 10-15 days you can submit secondary school certificate if it has
Applicant name
Dob
Parents name

And/or affidavit from her parents side as a proof of her birth...

+1 for ur assistance .

 

[ashif_eee]

Here is the good news.... With the grace of God I can see "In Progress" in my ECAS.

NOC- 2132
App Received- 8th May
Fee Mode - DD (Not sure when it was encashed)

Thanks God!!!!! Guru Purnima has given me great gift :-* :-* :-* :-*

Wish all the forummates good luck (Y)

Now in the PER waiting club.....

Congrats Achiever 99....

 

[Vikram_IDBI]

you can submit secondary school certificate if it has
Applicant name
Dob
Parents name

And/or affidavit from parents side as a proof of her birth.

THANKS ANANJAY!!

 

[Vikram_IDBI]

Dear Vikram,
If you don't have a birth certificate then there is another way to prove age... ie your 10th mark sheet.

If your 10th certificate has your birth date with your parents name on it then you can make an affidavit for the same.
CIC consider affidavit with your birth date from 10th Mark sheet.

THANKS ACHIEVER 99...

 

[pandu123]

Hi All,

What is the right order of sending application form.

1. check list
2. bar code pages 5 and 6 from generic application and then pages 1,2 ,3, 4
3. next form as per check list and so on.

Or do we need to place bar code pages on top of the document check list IMM5612.

It would be great if you can also clarify below questions

1. Can we use paper clips ?
2. I have put the photos in a small cover and tagged (using paper clip) it to Fee Payment Form. Please correct me if I did wrong
3. Shall i tag (using same paper clip) my DD along with photos and Fee Payment Form ?
4. I have printed all the documents on a normal A4 size white paper. But when I was checking on some other blogs, i have seen people advising to take printouts on Bond Paper. Is it required ??
5. My employed didn't give me reference letter with roles and responsibilities, but instead he gave me my salary break u on letter head. So i got reference letters from my supervisor and another manager who sits next to me. I have taken their business cards as well. So Salary break up on company letter head, two reference letters, along with their business cards. Is it fine ?? or do I have to get any other details
6. My Date of Birth is embedded in a single certificate which has Community, Nativity, Place of birth and Date of Birth. It has my DOB and Father name but I don't see my mother name on it. Is it fine ?

Can someone please clarify

Thanks..