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6SigmaMBB

Star Member
Mar 11, 2009
58
9
Nomad,

Although I am personally not affected and could care less (am a Mech Engr by trade), I agree to your assessments on the "desi sweatshops" and road-side consulting firms abusing immigartion systems in US. But I still beleive that AINP is not the only option. Lets face it, there is no "substitute" to USA for smart professionals with advanced degress, right skillsets and attitude. I have had folks in my family (educated in canada with PHDs and have lived for 12 yrs!) running south of the border in a heartbeat!

There are quite a few of us here who are non IT and those thankfully not affected by the economic downturn and a more serious question in this forum is "how many of you here would really settle down in Alberta if USCIS changes their processing times on GC dramatically?".. I am sure I wont be surprised with the outcome at all..

Voluntary Disclosure: My company has facilities in Alberta and are ready to transfer me there if need be, but am still seriously considering going back to my home country in 2 yrs.

-6Sigma

nomad_musafir said:
tharkiftp said:
Sad but true, AINP no longer looks like a lucrative option. :(
AINP seemed to be the "only" option for someone like me who has no relatives in Canada, no job offer in Canada, and occupation not included in the FSW list. How many of you would have honestly considered AINP, had the US economy not tanked, CIS was not clamping down on desi sweatshops, and everybody was still getting their EB2's on their cough cough "embellished" experiences? Count your blessings that the AINP option is still available, especially in this economy. If anybody gets laid off in the meanwhile - too bad, but it's not Alberta's fault.

I understand the frustration. All I can say is be patient, keep the faith, and play the hand you've been dealt.
 

indium-sulfide-2

Star Member
Apr 5, 2009
114
5
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Dear,

Definitely it is right that US is more powerful and prosperous than Canada, especially considering the science and technology, the military, and the industry. However, remember not all the persons are living in US. Do you think her highest queen would like to immigrate to US as a worker? Coming to US is not all.

At present time, do not still wish that US would like to speed up the backlog and release the rope around your neck. Do you still think it is worthy of your life waiting for a green piece of card made of some paper and some plastic?

When a person is getting older and older, he has to find a place to make his own business, provide his spouse with a shelf, raise his own children, and return the love from his parents debited to him long time ago.

Are you still so young and still floating around in the sea like a leaf? It is time for a sprout to thrust its roots into the land and grow into a big tree, or it may miss the season and die in the winter. It is time for you to reward.
 

shyli

Star Member
Feb 11, 2009
71
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Newyork
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01/15/2009
Nomination.....
07/30/2009
File Transfer...
08/18/2009
Med's Done....
09/16/2009
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
12/17/2009
VISA ISSUED...
1/4/2010
LANDED..........
5/31/2010
Congrats Tan!


tan said:
I just received my nomination letter.
Appln Recd File # File # recd Pre? Who Nomn recd
01/14/08 653 02/11/09 Y tan Recd Nom on May 4, 2009 letter dated March 26,2009

I emailed AINP my pre Assesment back in 11/11/08

despoimmigrant and 6sigmaMBB,

Can you guys please confirm with me the date noted on on your nomination letter and the certificate expiry date?
I am wondering why it takes them 1 month to send my letter? The letter was dated March 26, 2009 but the mail is postmarked April 26, 2009. I am not trying to be picky, I am just worried because getting PCC from my Home Country might take quite a while. Is there an option of filling to Buffalo without the Home Country PCC? I can process TX and FBI PCC, however Home Country PCC might be chalengging since one source told me that I have to come in person to my Hometown.

Thanks,

Tan

Manny said:
Sorted by File # recd date... Folks, please see the pattern for file # recd date. File #s were given to pre-assessment folks ahead of new process cases (at least to the level possible). And certificates appear to be coming in that order too.

Appln Recd File # File # recd Pre? Who Nomn recd
12/15/08 517 01/09/09 Y poppyjml Recd Nom
12/17/08 52x 01/23/09 Y narsanna Recd Nom
12/17/08 53x 01/24/09 Y tang_dynasty
01/14/09 655 02/11/09 Y 6sigmaMBB
01/15/09 66x 02/11/09 Y Shyli
01/14/09 652 02/12/09 Y despoimmigrant Recd Nom
12/27/09 535 02/19/09 Y rabzee
12/22/08 54X 02/19/09 Y Gixxer750
12/30/08 588 02/20/09 Y sandar
01/14/09 589 02/20/09 Y ram_v
12/31/08 593 02/20/09 Y sirsmak
01/10/09 59x 03/13/09 Y Flori
01/22/09 696 03/19/09 Y royal148811
1/22/09 698 03/19/09 Y albertaorbust
01/20/09 721 03/19/09 Y differentquestion
01/29/09 729 03/19/09 Y bibo
1/29/09 729 3/19/09 Y bibo
02/06/09 775 03/19/09 Y Ell.Bee Colleague
02/09/09 812 03/19/09 Y Ell.Bee
2/3/09 7xx 3/19/09 Y kins4u2
02/10/09 828 03/20/09 Y sun007
01/08/09 84x 03/20/09 Y indium sulfide
02/17/09 88x 03/23/09 Y Albertadude
12/30/09 7xx 03/24/09 N Manny
01/16/09 1022 04/21/09 N JPRAVELO
1/27/09 1161 4/21/09 N alabao
1/26/09 1163 4/21/09 N babuganesh2000
1/21/09 1116 4/22/09 N virgos
1/26/09 1104 ??/??/?? N aNewHope
 

sirsmak

Star Member
Jan 19, 2009
92
1
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-10-2010 (CIC)
Med's Request
06-02-2010
Med's Done....
11-02-2010
Passport Req..
November 3rd
VISA ISSUED...
16-12-2010
LANDED..........
Landed; Feb 06, 2011
W T ..... ???
indium-sulfide-2 said:
...

When a person is getting older and older, he has to find a place to make his own business, provide his spouse with a shelf, raise his own children, and return the love from his parents debited to him long time ago.

Are you still so young and still floating around in the sea like a leaf? It is time for a sprout to thrust its roots into the land and grow into a big tree, or it may miss the season and die in the winter. It is time for you to reward.
 

ChaloCanada

Hero Member
Mar 9, 2009
224
14
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY
NOC Code......
2131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-03-2009
Doc's Request.
19-11-2009
Nomination.....
23-11-2009
AOR Received.
22-06-2010
File Transfer...
19-OCT-2010 (to NY)
Med's Request
22-06-2010
Med's Done....
09-07-2010; reached 23-07-2010
Interview........
-
Passport Req..
30-12-2010, dated-15-12-2010
I strongly agree with indium-sulfide-2
 

6SigmaMBB

Star Member
Mar 11, 2009
58
9
Hahahaha....I aint sure either!..all I can do is smile and move on....


sirsmak said:
W T ..... ???
indium-sulfide-2 said:
...

When a person is getting older and older, he has to find a place to make his own business, provide his spouse with a shelf, raise his own children, and return the love from his parents debited to him long time ago.

Are you still so young and still floating around in the sea like a leaf? It is time for a sprout to thrust its roots into the land and grow into a big tree, or it may miss the season and die in the winter. It is time for you to reward.
 

maruti81

Hero Member
Mar 13, 2009
235
3
indium-sulfide-2 said:
Dear,

Definitely it is right that US is more powerful and prosperous than Canada, especially considering the science and technology, the military, and the industry. However, remember not all the persons are living in US. Do you think her highest queen would like to immigrate to US as a worker? Coming to US is not all.

At present time, do not still wish that US would like to speed up the backlog and release the rope around your neck. Do you still think it is worthy of your life waiting for a green piece of card made of some paper and some plastic?

When a person is getting older and older, he has to find a place to make his own business, provide his spouse with a shelf, raise his own children, and return the love from his parents debited to him long time ago.

Are you still so young and still floating around in the sea like a leaf? It is time for a sprout to thrust its roots into the land and grow into a big tree, or it may miss the season and die in the winter. It is time for you to reward.
I agree. Life is much more than worrying about living and working in USA.
 

Jacaranda

Hero Member
Mar 9, 2009
306
9
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I agree with Indium..

i cannot bear it anymore with these consulting companies, sucking out percentages of our daily rate... while we wait to get a green card .....some day....maybe 7 - 8 years from now.... no ways.... i would rather wait 8 months for an AINP... and six more months with CIC and get the hell out of here.... glorified bonded labour...
 

engg

Hero Member
Dec 19, 2008
285
2
Category........
Visa Office......
BUFFALO
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Med's Done....
Done:July 26 2010,Delivered:Aug 4 2010
I remember not many people used to like to go to canada a few years back because of weather and number of jobs,but now things have changed dramatically.People are willing to wait for close to 2 yrs to get pr of canada.

I myself started it in nov 08 almost 6 months for me already and still waiting to get nomination certificate.
 

Jacaranda

Hero Member
Mar 9, 2009
306
9
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
yeah I wonder why ppl complain about canadian winter.... my second winter here in the East coast was atrociously horrible...freezing snow every single week... if I can live in the East coast winter, then I know canadian winter wont be worse....
 
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Albertagoverner

Guest
Jacaranda said:
yeah I wonder why ppl complain about canadian winter.... my second winter here in the East coast was atrociously horrible...freezing snow every single week... if I can live in the East coast winter, then I know canadian winter wont be worse....
Good News! Two Certificates are being issue this Thursday, May 7
 
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Albertagoverner

Guest
indium-sulfide-2 said:
Dear governor,
So you are sure that I will get the nomination certificate very soon? I am getting all documents ready. Once I received it I will submit it to CIC, so that I do not need to renew my contract.
my file number was rounded to 84x and the real one is x836.
Best
Yes sir definitely you are getting very soon. I am not confirmed as of now that these two nominations include you or not. But you are getting. Your Home PCC even after issuance will good till 3 months so you don't have to worry about these things. What contract? Is your H1B expring?
 

indium-sulfide-2

Star Member
Apr 5, 2009
114
5
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Dear governor,
Thanks a lot. My H1b contract will expire this October, I can renew it if I want. However, after so long time of hard working, I am considering of a several- month vocation and make a plan for the future.
Best Regards
 
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Albertagoverner

Guest
indium-sulfide-2 said:
Dear governor,
Thanks a lot. My H1b contract will expire this October, I can renew it if I want. However, after so long time of hard working, I am considering of a several- month vocation and make a plan for the future.
Best Regards
Well after Nomination you have to pass the CIC process at Buffalo untill you want to go to Home Country. So It will be good to extend H1B while CIC process is going on.