INLAND APPLICATIONS 2013

[seanbeck1]

We are around the same time line! Our AOR was almost the same time!

I'm in Stage 2, waiting for the final decision and 8 months has passed for me.

Keep me posted on your time line!

Yeah it looks like our timelines are very similar. That makes me feel better that Im not the only one who's been waiting for what seems like forever. Ill keep you updated on any information. Let me know if you hear anything too!

 

[MiriMinBC]

So basically everybody is useless then.

Welcome to politics. It is that way everywhere.

 

[MiriMinBC]

Well that was not welcome news. When I called yesterday, the always helpful call centre agent reminded me that they put in an inquiry on August 26th (to Vegreville) as my app has been "in process" since May 2013. Then he told me, "And they have 90 days to respond so we won't know anything until Nov 26th.". I asked if maybe I would be fortunate enough to get my AIP before they received a response and he said, "That's highly unlikely.".

Keep being awesome, CIC. You do an excellent job of doing nothing and being well paid for it. Good on you!

 

[greg10]

Really???? I can't believe we're about to reach the 14 months stage 1 processing, this is really unfair, this isn't happening :'( :'(

 

[Brazilian Canadian]

Really???? I can't believe we're about to reach the 14 months stage 1 processing, this is really unfair, this isn't happening :'( :'(

Since they stopped processing had been bad, but now it's starting to get very serious, like they're not going to process anything anymore any time soon. It's absurd the delay, even more not letting us know when we can expect our lives to go back to normal. It seems the change of offices was an excuse to make things slow...

That's because I planned my life and prepare my finances to have AIP in May... here I am 5 months later with an unnecessary financial and physiologic hardship that really affect our lives and marriage. I can imagine a lot people feel the same, and I really really wish the best for everyone here to hear good news very soon!!!

 

[silenced25]

Hi everyone,

Recently my Common-Law partner decided to split up with me. We were together for 5 1/2 years and I applied for residence with her as my sponsor on October 3 2013. I have worked here and gone to school here and this is my life. I love it here and have no interest or will to go back home. I feel like I am losing the love of my life, best friend, and place that I call home all in one big shot. I am absolutely freaking out and trying to keep myself from having disturbed thoughts but I don't know where to go from here. Is there any possible way she can still sponsor me? She does not feel comfortable going on sponsoring me as a common law because she doesn't want the legal backlash if they think we are trying to cheat the system, which I get. But I also do not feel ready to sit back and watch as my entire life here gets blown up in my face. I do not meet any of the classes on federal skills worker so that is not an option. My common-law and her mom have been famly to me for 6 years now while I have lived here and would be willing to sponsor me if it doesn't mean breaking the law. Do I have any option whatsoever? What are my options other than giving up and moving back to the US? If i lose this I fear I may mentally lose myself completely, so if any of you have any answers or suggestions whatsoever PLEASE let me know. This is the most desperate situation I have ever been in. How else can I become a canadian permanent resident?

I have graduated under an Ontario College Certificate in Media Fundamentals, went a year for journalism but did not finish, and worked 1 year as a warehouse manager at business depot. I have paid taxes and been living with my common-law and her mom since March of 2009. Please, PLEASE someone have something for me. I am mentally very damaged and can't see myself leaving here without having a major breakdown or possibly harming myself. I need something to let me know that I still have a future here in Canada. if there's any way they can specially sponsor me as something other than a common law or if we can continue this application without her facing possible legal issues. Or if my case fits under humanitarian cause. I don't know, I just cannot mentally handle or cope with going back to the US, and since the US is a first world country i feel like the compassionate cause may not be taken into consideration. I am absolutely terrified. Help.

 

[zardoz]

Hi everyone,

Recently my Common-Law partner decided to split up with me. We were together for 5 1/2 years and I applied for residence with her as my sponsor on October 3 2013. I have worked here and gone to school here and this is my life. I love it here and have no interest or will to go back home. I feel like I am losing the love of my life, best friend, and place that I call home all in one big shot. I am absolutely freaking out and trying to keep myself from having disturbed thoughts but I don't know where to go from here. Is there any possible way she can still sponsor me? She does not feel comfortable going on sponsoring me as a common law because she doesn't want the legal backlash if they think we are trying to cheat the system, which I get. But I also do not feel ready to sit back and watch as my entire life here gets blown up in my face. I do not meet any of the classes on federal skills worker so that is not an option. My common-law and her mom have been famly to me for 6 years now while I have lived here and would be willing to sponsor me if it doesn't mean breaking the law. Do I have any option whatsoever? What are my options other than giving up and moving back to the US? If i lose this I fear I may mentally lose myself completely, so if any of you have any answers or suggestions whatsoever PLEASE let me know. This is the most desperate situation I have ever been in. How else can I become a canadian permanent resident?

I have graduated under an Ontario College Certificate in Media Fundamentals, went a year for journalism but did not finish, and worked 1 year as a warehouse manager at business depot. I have paid taxes and been living with my common-law and her mom since March of 2009. Please, PLEASE someone have something for me. I am mentally very damaged and can't see myself leaving here without having a major breakdown or possibly harming myself. I need something to let me know that I still have a future here in Canada. if there's any way they can specially sponsor me as something other than a common law or if we can continue this application without her facing possible legal issues. Or if my case fits under humanitarian cause. I don't know, I just cannot mentally handle or cope with going back to the US, and since the US is a first world country i feel like the compassionate cause may not be taken into consideration. I am absolutely terrified. Help.

I'm sorry to hear that this has happened. However the PR application is now invalid and you MUST inform CIC of the change in your circumstances. Failing to do so will be considered as misrepresentation and could result in you being removed from Canada and given a two year ban. At this point, your ex is not in a position to further assist you to apply for any alternative application. Could you qualify under CEC or PNP?

 

[silenced25]

I'm sorry to hear that this has happened. However the PR application is now invalid and you MUST inform CIC of the change in your circumstances. Failing to do so will be considered as misrepresentation and could result in you being removed from Canada and given a two year ban. At this point, your ex is not in a position to further assist you to apply for any alternative application. Could you qualify under CEC or PNP?

I have been here since March of 2009. I received a 1 year study permit and studied Media Fundamentals until April 2010. I then got a post-graduate work permit and worked at home depot/Staples full time until my work permit expired after about 13-14 months. I then went back to school for journalism on a study permit but did not graduate from the program. I have excellent knowledge of canadian society, I have paid my dues here contributed to the economy, planned my life here, and have a lot to offer this nation. My only downfall is that I do not have 12 months of work experience in one of the specific skilled fields. That is my only downfall. How do I go about applying under CEC? Would I even be considered? What can I do to beef up my "resume" so that I am considered under CEC? I know I am asking many questions but obviously this is hugely important and I need to figure out a way to make this work. Thank you.

 

[susana]

You don't beef up resumes, because you worked one year as a wearhouse manager you qualify for CEC, you will need to get a letter of employment to support your application, if you don't longer have a status in Canada, you might have to apply in USA.

The sponsorhip is no longer an option for you.

 

[Daizey]

I have been here since March of 2009. I received a 1 year study permit and studied Media Fundamentals until April 2010. I then got a post-graduate work permit and worked at home depot/Staples full time until my work permit expired after about 13-14 months. I then went back to school for journalism on a study permit but did not graduate from the program. I have excellent knowledge of canadian society, I have paid my dues here contributed to the economy, planned my life here, and have a lot to offer this nation. My only downfall is that I do not have 12 months of work experience in one of the specific skilled fields. That is my only downfall. How do I go about applying under CEC? Would I even be considered? What can I do to beef up my "resume" so that I am considered under CEC? I know I am asking many questions but obviously this is hugely important and I need to figure out a way to make this work. Thank you.

I'm definitely not an expert at all when it comes to immigration legalities, but I do know my cousin applied for immigration under Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations. I don't believe she was married or even living with her now husband yet, but she used it to be able to apply for immigration while still being able to reside in Canada, proving that she would suffer excessive hardship if she had to return to her home country. She is also from the US, so being a first world country didn't deter her from being able to use this consideration. Something that would definitely be worth checking into?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/handc.asp

 

[silenced25]

I'm definitely not an expert at all when it comes to immigration legalities, but I do know my cousin applied for immigration under Humanitarian and Compassionate Considerations. I don't believe she was married or even living with her now husband yet, but she used it to be able to apply for immigration while still being able to reside in Canada, proving that she would suffer excessive hardship if she had to return to her home country. She is also from the US, so being a first world country didn't deter her from being able to use this consideration. Something that would definitely be worth checking into?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/handc.asp

I guess saying warehouse manager was a bit confusing. I started as an overnight stocker/making the floors look pretty. Months after I started they grabbed me and trained me to take over the warehouse duties, I managed the warehouse but my title was not "manager" it was still overnight stocker. Me co-workers there used to tease me about being the jack of all trades as I would work overnight 10-7 then have another shift overseeing the warehouse from 8-5. (not in the same day, but a lot of the times the same week). Not sure if i got screwed on that?

As for Humanitarian, what hardship did she say she would face if returning? My hardship would be that I have been planning a future here, it's all i've wanted and all i've been looking into/waiting for. I went to school here, worked here, and made every effort to ensure my life is here. I had a rough time socially back home and when I moved here i was truly happy for the first time. I mentally cannot handle the hardship of losing my life in canada and being forced to return back to the US. I'm not sure if they consider that eligible though since I am not risk of torture or specific abuse by going back? If i knew I would have a legitimate shot I would definitely consider that route. I just don't want to put in another residence application in that category if I will most likely be laughed at and denied.

 

[Amazingsho]

Hi everyone,

Recently my Common-Law partner decided to split up with me. We were together for 5 1/2 years and I applied for residence with her as my sponsor on October 3 2013. I have worked here and gone to school here and this is my life. I love it here and have no interest or will to go back home. I feel like I am losing the love of my life, best friend, and place that I call home all in one big shot. I am absolutely freaking out and trying to keep myself from having disturbed thoughts but I don't know where to go from here. Is there any possible way she can still sponsor me? She does not feel comfortable going on sponsoring me as a common law because she doesn't want the legal backlash if they think we are trying to cheat the system, which I get. But I also do not feel ready to sit back and watch as my entire life here gets blown up in my face. I do not meet any of the classes on federal skills worker so that is not an option. My common-law and her mom have been famly to me for 6 years now while I have lived here and would be willing to sponsor me if it doesn't mean breaking the law. Do I have any option whatsoever? What are my options other than giving up and moving back to the US? If i lose this I fear I may mentally lose myself completely, so if any of you have any answers or suggestions whatsoever PLEASE let me know. This is the most desperate situation I have ever been in. How else can I become a canadian permanent resident?

I have graduated under an Ontario College Certificate in Media Fundamentals, went a year for journalism but did not finish, and worked 1 year as a warehouse manager at business depot. I have paid taxes and been living with my common-law and her mom since March of 2009. Please, PLEASE someone have something for me. I am mentally very damaged and can't see myself leaving here without having a major breakdown or possibly harming myself. I need something to let me know that I still have a future here in Canada. if there's any way they can specially sponsor me as something other than a common law or if we can continue this application without her facing possible legal issues. Or if my case fits under humanitarian cause. I don't know, I just cannot mentally handle or cope with going back to the US, and since the US is a first world country i feel like the compassionate cause may not be taken into consideration. I am absolutely terrified. Help.

First of all, you need to face the fact that life is LONG and full of adventure. We all have our own plan and goals. Once the plan is not going to the direction, we do get lost. However it doesnt mean life ends here, opportunity you dont see at this moment doesnt mean it never exist.

I was in US for many years, did my school, worked and made bunch of friends. But at the end I needed to leave them all at once because of visa issue. I went back to the place which I meant to leave forever with lost mind but found a better career, met my wife and here I am now in Canada. Isnt it amazing ? Ive never even thought about this!

It is definitely unwise to hurt yourself or anyone around just because you cant stay in the place you like. It would only make rest of life in misery and more importantly ruin the opportunity to explore a better future ! Canada is great but its definitely not worth to throw away EVERYTHING else!

There are many other doors open for you, even some of them may be pricy but they do exist. However whichever way you find is best for you, I only hope you to always look forward and do your best to make a enjoyable life.

 

[Daizey]

I guess saying warehouse manager was a bit confusing. I started as an overnight stocker/making the floors look pretty. Months after I started they grabbed me and trained me to take over the warehouse duties, I managed the warehouse but my title was not "manager" it was still overnight stocker. Me co-workers there used to tease me about being the jack of all trades as I would work overnight 10-7 then have another shift overseeing the warehouse from 8-5. (not in the same day, but a lot of the times the same week). Not sure if i got screwed on that?

As for Humanitarian, what hardship did she say she would face if returning? My hardship would be that I have been planning a future here, it's all i've wanted and all i've been looking into/waiting for. I went to school here, worked here, and made every effort to ensure my life is here. I had a rough time socially back home and when I moved here i was truly happy for the first time. I mentally cannot handle the hardship of losing my life in canada and being forced to return back to the US. I'm not sure if they consider that eligible though since I am not risk of torture or specific abuse by going back? If i knew I would have a legitimate shot I would definitely consider that route. I just don't want to put in another residence application in that category if I will most likely be laughed at and denied.

I think she mainly listed her hardship would be that she didn't have a job or anywhere to live if she were forced to go back to the US. I don't think it specifically has to be anything as bad as abuse or torture. Again, I'm not entirely sure of the situation, and I'm by no means an expert.

I know your whole world is turned upside down right now, but the best thing to do is try to look at the situation with a clear mind. My advice? If I were you, I'd try to find a legal representative that would give you a free consultation, just to figure out your options. I know our immigration lawyer gave us a free consultation and then we only had to pay if we decided to use him for the whole process. Check around, it might be the best way to figure out what your options are, instead of fishing around for what to do online. You'll get through this, whatever may happen.

 

[ACS]

So we are 4 days away from being 15 months on the ACTUAL processing times....because CLEARLY math isn't their strong point...neither is processing apparently....*sigh*

 

[Jamesdavid3]

15 months.... something really has to change now.