July 01, 2011 FSW Applicants_MI 3

[saahil]

dude my dd was encashed on 7th march......
i still haven heard anything ... just waiting.. few of them
who submitted in nov got DM recently...
few who have submitted in feb got DM...
when was your dd encashed?????

 

[saahil]

chefprashi,

MED REQ 8TH FEB
med done 20 feb
ecas updated to medical recieved 7th march
rprf encashed 7th march..

we are almost in similar timelines

 

[chefprashi]

chefprashi,

MED REQ 8TH FEB
med done 20 feb
ecas updated to medical recieved 7th march
rprf encashed 7th march..

we are almost in similar timelines

when did u submit ur pp and rprf

 

[gurpresreetet]

Hi all my friends today i see " Decision Made " In my ecas status. Best of luck for all . As well as today is also my spouse birthday ( she is applicant ).

Congrats dear. best of luck for your future in canada.

 

[saahil]

27th feb... it reached them on 29th....

 

[chefprashi]

27th feb... it reached them on 29th....

any predictions abt abt our status

 

[pratik333]

Hi Guys

is it possible if DD get en- cashed before CIC receive medical reports?... I am still waiting for passport request. people say DD en-cash is the final step.

Look at my time Line----

MR,RPRF, marriage que, pcc on 9th Feb 2012
docments received by CIC - 22nd March 2012
MEdicals sent on 29th March 2012
DD is encashed - 28th March 2012

Waiting for Passport Request

No Medicals line update

Status: In process - we started processing your application on xxxxxx

 

[saahil]

cannot predict anything chefprashi.....
i hope we get the DM soon

 

[udayaradhya]

Hi Udayaradhaya....

Your and mine time line is identical. I received my medical on 5th of march too but I send it only on 30th march. Today I received Medical result received line and hopefully decision made soon.

I am getting damn scared and worried now. The 'Medicals Received' updates have never happened, and it is concerning me a lot. I am wondering if the DMP's documents reached them at all, although the online tracker of the couriers shows 'Delivered'.
Looks like the dream is getting converted into a mirage now

My RPRF DD got encashed on 11th April, but hopes are slowly taking downhill

 

[udayaradhya]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/complete-applications.asp

 

[now]

Dear fellow applicants:

Two days ago, Minister Kenny made a speech indicating that he is about to pass a law where the new point system will also be applied to older applications. In fact all the new regulations for post 2012 applicants would be applied to all applications that have already been submitted. THIS WILL CAUSE MANY APPLICATIONS TO BE DENIED.

"Today, Minister Kenney announced two additional changes that will help transform Canada's immigration system. One proposed change would help CIC ensure FSW applicants meet current labour market needs. It would allow new rules set out in Ministerial Instructions to apply to people who have already submitted an application. For example, instructions could place a priority on a specific occupation, such as doctors, and have existing applications from doctors processed first, regardless of where they are in the queue.

A similar change would allow new regulations, once approved, to apply retrospectively to people who have already submitted an application. These changes would help ensure that immigrants are chosen based on Canada's current needs and priorities."

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-04-17.asp

The time to take action if you don't want these new regulations to become approved is NOW. Pass the word around so people are aware of the changes that are about to take place. Call or write to the Minister's office to show how unfair these changes would be to us current applicants who have spent so much time and money on our applications. Only by speaking up in masses can we have an effect and maybe stop the new proposals from becoming law.


Summary: Current vs. Proposed Federal Skilled Worker Points Grid
Selection Criteria Current System Proposed System
Education 25 25
Language 24 28
Work Experience 21 15
Age 10 12
Arranged Employment 10 10
Adaptability 10 10
Total 100 100

Good luck to all,
Cam

This is a rude awakening, I feel that cam 1234 has the right idea. We need to get together and do something!!!Everyone's input is requested.

 

[rawlin4bbhh]

I found this information on this link
http://filipinojournal.com/alberta/our-columnnist/immigration-news/proposed-changes-to-the-federal-skilled-workers-fsw-program.html

I hope this will be helpful...


Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is planning to make changes to the existing FSW selection criteria points that were established in 2002.
A recent evaluation of the FSW program showed that though the existing selection criteria points based on: education, language proficiency, work experience, age, whether the applicant has arranged employment in Canada and the applicant’s overall adaptability (eg. spouse’s education, previous work or study in Canada, direct relatives in Canada) is working well ... there is room for improvement. The changes will not alter the existing six (6) selection criteria but it will change the number of points assigned to the criteria and the way points are assessed or allocated.

Listed below are the proposed changes to the existing FSW program:

1. Greater emphasis on language proficiency – CIC proposes to increase maximum points for the first official language proficiency from 16 to 20 points and at the same time introduce minimum language requirements based on occupation. CIC will consult on increasing the maximum points awarded for proficiency in language and on establishing minimum language requirements depending on the immigrant’s skilllevel. For example, managers or professionals would have different requirement from trades people. Rationale: A 2005 Statistics Canada study found that the employment rates of immigrants increased relative to their English or French language proficiency. It also found that language proficiency had the biggest positive impact on the immigrant’s ability to work in high-skilled professions. Language proficiency is an important factor in an immigrant’s success.

2. More points based on age – CIC proposes to increase maximum points for age from 10 to 12 points. Maximum points will be awarded until age 35, with a gradual decrease of points until age 49. No age points will be awarded after age 50. Rationale: Research shows that immigrants who arrive between the ages of 20 to 30 have been found to have the greatest positive economic impact on the receiving country. In contrast, immigrants aged 45 years and older experience unemployment rates almost double those aged 25 to 34 years old. Younger immigrants are more likely to adapt more quickly to their new environment and provide greater positive contribution to the economy. Approximately 27% of FSW immigrants who arrived between 2000 and 2006 were over the age of 40 and Canada wants to attract younger immigrants.

3. Reduce years of education required – CIC proposes to reduce the number of years of education required to claim points for trade or non-university post secondary education. This change will improve eligibility of skilled trade persons, technicians and apprentices who have valid post secondary education but not the required number of years of study. Rationale: Canada is facing shortages of workers in certain skilled trades.

Immigrants can help address this need. Skilled trades people currently make up less than 3% of all FSW applicants. CIC wants to help qualified trades people immigrate to Canada. Education points are now based on the university degree or trade diploma (ie. post secondary education) and the number of years of education completed. The required years of education is intended to help ensure the quality of the credential. However, years of education required reflects the Canadian educational system and fails to take into account the differences with respect to the immigrant’s home country school system.

4. Reduce points based on work experience – CIC proposes to decrease the maximum points awarded to work experience from 21 to 15 points. It is also proposed to increase the range of years within which points are allotted. This means that applicants need to have more work experience in order to get awarded maximum points. The points previously allotted to work experience will be reallocated to age and language proficiency selection criteria. Rationale: Research shows that the FSW program places more weight on foreign work experience compared to other countries.

Study shows that foreign work experience is a weak predictor of success in the Canadian labour market. Currently, an applicant is awarded 21 points for only 4 years of work experience. The overall weight of foreign work experience in the selection criteria will be reduced to more accurately reflect its true value.

5. More rigorous rules on Arranged Employment Offers – CIC proposes more strict regulatory provisions and definitions to enforce tighter front-end assessment of the potential employer and the job being offered. Provisions are also proposed to increase the Visa Officer’s authority to assess the validity/genuineness of the job offer and the applicant’s qualifications and ability to perform the job being offered. The changes could also require employers to sign a document confirming their commitment to hire the immigrant and restrictions or penalties to the employers, if they do not fulfill their written commitment. Rationale: Arranged Employment Offer awards the applicant a total of 15 points in the FSW selection criteria (ie. 10 points for arranged employment and 5 points for adaptability) and waives the requirement for settlement funds. Due to these advantages, this selection criterion has been susceptible to exploitation of persons attempting to immigrate with a fraudulent job offer. Employers sometimes provide bogus job offers for a fee to recruiting agencies that in turn victimizes unknowing would be immigrants.

Summary: Current vs. Proposed Federal Skilled Worker Points Grid
Selection Criteria Current System Proposed System
Education 25 25
Language 24 28
Work Experience 21 15
Age 10 12
Arranged Employment 10 10
Adaptability 10 10
Total 100 100
The above listed changes are just proposals at this time. CIC is meeting with various groups to solicit comments and input with regards to the proposed changes. Results of the consultations and final changes to the FSW program will be announced in the future.

In the meantime, I encourage all eligible FSW applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible before any proposed changes take effect. Good luck to you all.

 

[luckymystery]

once approved ...???? & to approve a bill & regulation.. Canada also need to work hard & get the auth. from all territories. So I think proposals do come but its a long way to go for new system to implement.

I wish & hope that we will get our Visas till then..

I agree with you. It states once approved. Means the bill will be discussed in Parliament and then approved. and once approved will be effective on already submitted applications. So my guess is it'll be approved after July-2012 and by then MI-3 applicants would already have the visa. My personal opinion.

 

[rawlin4bbhh]

I found some other piece of information on Qorax thread & they are saying that the CIC is already working on this pattern but behind the curtain that is the reason that some of the applications are getting Medicals request very quickly & others are on hold..

Now I am also worried, as I haven't got the medicals yet.. I have another month to wait & look for my category..

I agree with you. It states once approved. Means the bill will be discussed in Parliament and then approved. and once approved will be effective on already submitted applications. So my guess is it'll be approved after July-2012 and by then MI-3 applicants would already have the visa. My personal opinion.

 

[saahil]

Sidestep,

Have sent you a PM.... please reply