Hi. I've been reading the messages here and in other threads about FSW application. thanks so much for those who are sharing their inputs. Though I still have some questions about FSWP requirements:
1. Should I include my work experience that only last for 2-3 months?
the work requirement is at least one year of CONTINUOUS work. So, you should include 2-3 months of work if it is needed to fulfill the 1 year requirement. If it's not needed, you can still include it.
2. Is Social Security System ID a national identity document?
NO
3. Is it advisable to give a reason (why dependant is non-accompanying) "easier to save money when the cost of living for 1 family member is obviously lower than for 3 family members in canada"? [I will sponsor my spouse and our child under Family Class later on.]
This does not sound like a good reason because even if you do include your dependents in the application they are not required to follow you to Canada. So either way, you have a choice of who to take with you to Canada, hence, your argument doesn't really stand. And honestly, it's best to include everybody in your application even if they are not following you because sponsoring them later on takes a LONG time and more effort. Why go through immigration process twice if you can get it all done at once?
4. Is it really true that the application process starting May 4, 2013 will only take a few months? "... As recently announced, due to the actions taken over the past months, new applications under the FSWP will be processed in a few months, rather than a few years...." Please share your experience for those who have submitted their applications. Is CIC keeping their word?
Sadly, CIC is NOT keeping its words. This statement is true only for people applying through job offer. For others, the application will be processed after all the current backlog is cleared (which would no doubt take a couple years at least)!
Thanks in advance!