FSW 2014 Applicants Timeline- Lets Network Here.

[future_canadian]

A couple of important questions that I did not ask so far as I was waiting for the CC to get charged first.
Before questions, a declaration.
In my case, I put my wife as a primary applicant. She is CA with 8+ years of work exp. NOC 1112
Since she is primary applicant, I added entry for her in tracking sheet. I now see why some forum members would think I am a gal. I am not.
I am into IT with 13+ years experience. The only reason I put my wife as primary applicant was she was getting support from her
current organization for role specific letters. Both of us have been with our current org for 5+ years. In my case, my current employer
would never have given me role letter. Also, I am expecting promotion this year (level) so I didn't wanted to scare my boss or org.
Hence I decided to let my wife be primary appplicant.


Now, the questions; Seniors - please help me

1. My wife(primary appliant) had her name spelled wrong on her BC. Surprizingly the 10th passing spelled her name right. and then 12 passing was again wrong.
After that, all her degree certificates, passport, pan card, org letter and all other documents, have no problems with name spelling.

With BC and 12 passing certificate having her first name spelled wrong, will it affect PER ?
Note: I did not attach any affidavit to clarify this. As you are already charged you are probably fine.

2. While filling up travel details, for one of my trip to US for 5 months and 20+ days approx, I just rounded that to say 6 months on the form.
Now, I know what I have invited more. I think 6 months or more need to provide PCC. God, I did know this quite well then. Can I clarify this
to the local VO when my file reaches that stage (insha-allah) and avoid getting into the process of securing PCC from US?
No issues in getting that, but why the added step, when technically I was not there for 6 months or more at a stretch? If the local VO asks for a PCC from the USA, just get one. It is easier and raises fewer questions than for you to say you were rounding up the time on your travel form and you were not actually there for 6 months. That raises suspicion.

3. For India PCC for both of us, I heard people say - it does not take more than 30 odd days, depending on city. I dont feel I should yet
start the local PCC process. I can wait for my PER and advice from local VO when they ask for it. Does any senior feel otherwise if I should
start the process for local PCC and secure it anyway in the meantime?


The next 2 questions should really be asked after securing PER, but I would still ask them now anyway.

4. When we do get through all the stages and the time comes to fly, I would like my wife to keep her job in India. I know, now that I have put her
as primary applicant she would have to accompany me atleast for the first time. The question is:
a) Does she have to stay their with me for long? how long? Is it only for the time we get the PR card, and then she can return?
I would like her to keep her job in India intially for a period of say 1 year. During that time, I would like to stay back in Canada,
find job in my field, go through the struggle period alone (with less family stakes) and then when I am a bit settled, call my wife
and my son to accompany me. All applicants who receive PR MUST land within the designated time period. That means you and your wife and son must all land prior to the deadline. Your wife must be in the first group that lands, i.e. none of you can land before her but you don't all have to land with her at first. Even if all you do is land and then return to India temporarily, you will have to fly your wife and son to Canada to complete the landing prior to the deadline. After that it is fine for your wife to return to India, but if a PR does not stay in Canada for at least a minimum amount of time they will lose PR. I think the requirement is 3 out of every 5 years, but you should do the research to confirm it yourself. As long as you make sure your wife moves to Canada before she loses her PR it should be fine if she does not live there with you immediately.

5. My CC got charged, great. However for the next charge whenever that is in the stages (guess PR fees) - I will have to give a new DD or submit
another fee payment form for CC, right? The reason I am asking is, my card is going to expire by May 2015. I hope they dont assume the same card
can be used for the next charge. Also I am not sure if by May 15 this charge would become due. I really want to know if I have flexibiity to choose
my next payment mode when that is due. Do I have that flexibility? Yes when they ask you for RPRF you will fill out a new form of payment, no problem.

Sorry for all questions at once.

 

[future_canadian]

REGARDING DEMAND DRAFT

I am going to pay by demand draft. I know it is to be made in the favour of "RECEIVER GENERAL OF CANADA". But can anyone tell me if there is any more information required like payable at ? Is there something like that. Can India banks like Yes Band,HDFC issue in Candaian Dollars ?

It must be drawn on a Canadian bank.

 

[shaarav]

Re: PRINCIPAL OF DUAL INTENT

GOOD NEWS -

Many might recognize me. I am sorry to be away since a month from this forum.

As you know, I had applied for Student visa after FSW application and many said it will get rejected because of the below obstacles :

1) Already a masters degree holder and still going for PGDM
2) Already applied for immigration through FSW.

But my strong SOP helped me get a student visa today
I will be flying to Toronto within a month for a 8 months course, and by the time I complete it, I am expecting my FSW PR to be on its final stage.

As you are aware, I rejected UK work visa with this plan to come to India and apply for canada.
I am feeling so happy to see the 1st dream to be true.

FSW applied on 13th May under NOC 2132 (Mechanical guy) 8)


I wish everyone to get their PRs and pray for me too.
I will continue to co-ordinate and be in touch on this Forum from Toronto, and get the latest insights for all.

Yours Sincerely,
JANGO !! 8)

Congrats Jango.. cool mechanical guy 8) 8)

 

[Jaxon911]

[size=10pt] The complete process is explained in the below link:

The only thing that happens before start of completeness check is date stamping by the mail room clerk, which is not explained here. That happens the very day courier delivers. But this does not include checking for completeness, there is a separate queue for 'completeness check'

Every thing moves in queues and bundles. There is a queue for mail room stamping done the very same day when packets arrive. Then they go in another queue for 'completeness check' and will stay in queue for a LONG time until the date for their 'application received' is being evaluated for completeness check. Once this is completed in goes in queue for 'eligibility review' and waits its turn in this new queue for an even LONGER time. However please note in between these two queues there is another step right after the completeness check is deemed okay, fee payment. Fee is sent for processing. And if one then fails the eligibility review post fee payment then fee is refunded. This is the last point when fee is returned. Please read the process, it's all shared there.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/fsw-2014-applicants-timeline-lets-network-here-t199004.40905.html

Yes there are a few teams that do these things. Mail room stamping is done by Mike and others. First level of completeness check is probably done by junior staff, while the eligibility review happens by a relatively more tenured team I would hope.

At every step the officer makes certain records in their case file for the applicant in their computerized application. One can also order notes that they have taken for your case in that application, but that is only needed in exceptional cases. Not recommended to make requests for those notes just for fun. It is a systematic process, albeit a detailed and time taking one.

Well, that clear it all up! You certainly have done your research well! My app for 2171 reached CIO on 23rd June, how would your best guess rate chances for it falling within 1000 quota?

Thanks!

 

[tknova]

Hello,

My application reached its destination on 14th of July. I am applying under the NOC (civil engineer - 2131).

Can you help me to understand what will be the next step. I am checking my credit card statement every days since but I have heard somewhere that, it might take up to 60 days before they charge my card (if they ever do)

Anyone can share ideas about the procedure now?

1) if my credit card is charged, does it mean that i am in the game? Or what does it mean?
2) if it is never charged, am i out? when should i lose hope totally?

Thanks a lot..any idea shared is hugely appreciated

Thanks

http://www.fsw2014.info/fsw2014/2014/07/13/the-stages-of-an-application/

 

[prash42]

Thank you very much Pipis Husband, for your reply. To be clear, he said not to include this in the Supplementary Info (Travel) form, but under "Addresses" in the Schedule A Form - is that correct?

Also, I live in Qatar and travel to India several times a year, sometimes just for the weekend to see my parents. In each such instance, he said I should show my Qatar address, followed by my India address, and again my Qatar address to show that I returned from the trip. So this will be a very very long list. I can do it, but is it really what CIC wants? The form instruction is "list all addresses where you have LIVED... in the past 10 years". But I'm just visiting my parents briefly, not living there!

Yes, he is correct. The duration of the trip/time spent also.

Hello forum members - Regarding travel information in the forms, I am getting confusing advice from my immigration lawyer (reputed firm), so please share your experience. He said travel to home country (India) needs to be disclosed under "Addresses" in the Schedule A Background Declaration Form. Would greatly appreciate any views / experiences / advice.

 

[ind_2173]

CC Charged

Application received - 9th May
By - Stephenson
NOC -2174

Few things noteworthy about my app -

1. I sent additional documents which were received by Mike on May 24th. I forgot to fill my name in native language in my original app.

2. I used Employee Provident Fund as POF

3. I got a reference letter from my manager on the company letter head.

4. For the reference letter of my previous company I had used the NOC description from 2173 and 2174 merged the ones which are applicable to me and used the sentences as is. No change.

 

[Goku]

Bro in point 4. Just a little more to add. If PA does it landing first and then come back to India without PR card he cannot enter Canada again. If he wishes to Canada again then he has apply for Travel Document or can enter Canada through US-Canada land border. Just to plan landing your Single entry visa will have expiry date exactly one from your medical is done. So you will have enough time to land. Amendment has been made in Citizenship rules. need to stay in Canada 1460 days (4 out of 6 year) to get eligible to apply for citizenship. Bill C-24 got passed in parliament recently. This rules will get in action within 1 year.

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?crtr.sj1D=&crtr.mnthndVl=12&mthd=advSrch&crtr.dpt1D=6664&nid=832259&crtr.lc1D=&crtr.tp1D=930&crtr.yrStrtVl=2014&crtr.kw=&crtr.dyStrtVl=1&crtr.aud1D=&crtr.mnthStrtVl=1&crtr.page=2&crtr.yrndVl=2014&crtr.dyndVl=31

 

[MacFar]

Oh, those sticker type labels? Thanks...

Kind of silly question.. What kind of envelope did you guys use? ( color, transparency, how fancy, etc)

No envelope is requested. Only labels!

 

[zstream]

Well, that clear it all up! You certainly have done your research well! My app for 2171 reached CIO on 23rd June, how would your best guess rate chances for it falling within 1000 quota?

Thanks!

According to spreadsheet your in the cap.

 

[Goku]

CC Charged

Application received - 9th May
By - Stephenson
NOC -2174

Few things noteworthy about my app -

1. I sent additional documents which were received by Mike on May 24th. I forgot to fill my name in native language in my original app.

2. I used Employee Provident Fund as POF

3. I got a reference letter from my manager on the company letter head.

4. For the reference letter of my previous company I had used the NOC description from 2173 and 2174 merged the ones which are applicable to me and used the sentences as is. No change.

Congrats.

 

[k_b]

So guys finally today i lost my patience after a long long while

Called +1-613-944-4000 and followed instructions to get to the call center executive. He politely refused to provide me UCI mentioning that you will have to contact NS center for the same.

 

[zstream]

CC Charged

Application received - 9th May
By - Stephenson
NOC -2174

Few things noteworthy about my app -

1. I sent additional documents which were received by Mike on May 24th. I forgot to fill my name in native language in my original app.

2. I used Employee Provident Fund as POF

3. I got a reference letter from my manager on the company letter head.

4. For the reference letter of my previous company I had used the NOC description from 2173 and 2174 merged the ones which are applicable to me and used the sentences as is. No change.

Congrats. Your very bold to use the NOC sentence as is. ;D

 

[mszafar]

Hi everyone

Finally sent my application today. feeling relaxed now. I have updated spreadsheet.

Goodluck to everyone.

 

[Goku]

Hi everyone

Finally sent my application today. feeling relaxed now. I have updated spreadsheet.

Goodluck to everyone.

Good Luck