Hello my fellow AINP hopefuls / already nominated people,
I got an acknowledgement email from AINP on April 21st of '09 with file number. The email says that the decision will be made in 8 months! Are they taking more time now because of the number of applicants? I have some questions (I am NOC 2171 candidate) -
What is your file number? Did you apply with/out pre-assessment?
1. Do we really need to stay on H1 during the assessment period? I have changed employers since the application was submitted. Economy is bad as everyone knows. I may go back to India resulting in H1 cancellation. Attorney told me that my status was locked at the time of pre-assessment. What do you feel?
Under current rules, you need to maintain H1 status until AB nomination.
3. Also what are the chances of denial by AINP? I have 5+ years of work experience in US and a MS degree. 2 more years of work experience in India. I am on H1b.
There have been only 2 "valid" reports of denial on this forum. One person wrote that he wanted to live in Toronto instead of any place in AB. Another person applied for a nomination for a job code that was determined to be different that his/her current duties. imo... with your education and experience, you should have no problems. If you really want Canadian PR, then you need to keep your H1 valid until your are nominated, at which time you may leave and request AB to transfer the case to New Delhi for CIC phase of the process.
Thanks and regards.