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Mrs. Just Tiis said:
Yeah. I guess they've released OWP's regardless if the applicant passed the requirements for 1st stage approval, that way he/she can find a job and not be a burden to Employment Insurance by staying unemployed or be not forced to stay as a live-in caregiver....

So the update of 17-18 mos processing time on the website still holds.

You're right Mrs. Just Tiis.....having the OWP doesnt mean you're approved in principle. The moment they received your application, they will issue the owp....I do hope that theres no hidden agenda behind this pilot project! and i think this only applies to those 2011 applicants or shall i say LiCs whos OWP is approved lesser than 17-18months.
 
Shelleonn said:
paging trisha berry11 and depressgirl is the letter for approval of first stage in the same envelope of owp or its mailed separately?im just curios thanks


yes it was send seperately... owp(dec 2) then the letter (dec 5)
sorry for late reply
 
EbonyIvory said:
Hi Shelleonn
No doubt on your first stage approval. :D
My application for PR is forwarded to an officer to assess.
Pls wish me luck. :)

goodluck... how did you know that???im just curious ;) thanks
 
thanks teacherker my ecas still in process but i called cic hotline its confirm my wp is approved and mail already. Why is not yet updated or change bec im from quebec and we need to apply CSQ another application before getting PR.
 
EbonyIvory said:
Im guessing if CIC issued OWPs to those who are currently implied stauts or whose WP for LIC is about to expire.
Let check it. I am Aug 2010 applicant, and I didn't receive OWP yet.
I am not working now, but my WP valid till May 2012.
May, June, July, Aug, Sept 2010 applicant, who didn't receive OWP write please
 
Kalinka said:
Let check it. I am Aug 2010 applicant, and I didn't receive OWP yet.
I am not working now, but my WP valid till May 2012.
May, June, July, Aug, Sept 2010 applicant, who didn't receive OWP write please

I guess that too...I'm June, 2010 applicant, and my WP will expire next year in August. I didn't get OWP yet :(
 
Everybody is getting their work permit faster , great, but what is their agenda.
I hope it doesn't mean that they will be taking a lot longer for pr for our families ??

And what about that the government cut the quota for caregivers for pr and so many of my
friends want to work in canada but can not find job cause i hear over and over that government really want to shut down the lcp.???
 
Kalinka said:
Let check it. I am Aug 2010 applicant, and I didn't receive OWP yet.
I am not working now, but my WP valid till May 2012.
May, June, July, Aug, Sept 2010 applicant, who didn't receive OWP write please

I am a June 2010 applicant-married
I still have valid a work permit until Sept 2012
My work permit was approved on Dec 4 (after 17 mos and 10 days: within the current processing time of 1st stage approval)
My Ecas has't been updated until today (meaning no 1st stage approval yet ???)

Still waiting for the mail...
 
Mrs. Just Tiis said:
I am a June 2010 applicant-married
I still have valid a work permit until Sept 2012
My work permit was approved on Dec 4 (after 17 mos and 10 days: within the current processing time of 1st stage approval)
My Ecas has't been updated until today (meaning no 1st stage approval yet ???)

Still waiting for the mail...
Thank you for your answer. So it is means OWP not depends from valid Work Permit.
Just :o :'( :-X :-X
 
Any news today?
More OWP please
 
Shelleonn said:
paging trisha berry11 and depressgirl is the letter for approval of first stage in the same envelope of owp or its mailed separately?im just curios thanks



Hi shelleon! Owp and confirmation letter arrived in separate envelope and as for me, separate days...
 
Kalinka said:
Let check it. I am Aug 2010 applicant, and I didn't receive OWP yet.
I am not working now, but my WP valid till May 2012.
May, June, July, Aug, Sept 2010 applicant, who didn't receive OWP write please

Hi Kalinka, Im July 2010 applicant and my work permit was extended till Sept 2012, and still waiting for my OWP. I talked to CIC agent and told me to wait till March 2012.
 
My two friends just got their OWP today n the mail.. oct and nov 2010 applicants...its really happening!!!
 
cryingmom said:
I guess that too...I'm June, 2010 applicant, and my WP will expire next year in August. I didn't get OWP yet :(
I am DECEMBER 2010 applicant and my work permit will expire January 25, 2012..
 
kablas99 said:
ANOTHER unrealistic happening to CIC, a friend called last monday , dec 5 about her new work permit that she applied 4 months ago was received , we're happy to know that, but just tonight dec 7, she called me again letting me know that she receive another work permit and it is OPEN WORK PERMIT...What is happening to CIC? :o :o :o PLEASE LET US KNOW WHAT IS HAPPENING OUT THERE...give us reasons why it is like this..HOW ABOUT THOSE WHO'VE BEEN WAITING FOR ALONG LONG TIME DOESN'T HAVE PLACE IN YOUR TABLE....
..u know wat u can do??u can go to your nearest MP and they can help you because the people here in the forum dont have access with the visa officers..peace out