May 2014 CEC-PR Applications

[SimK]

I told you to be calm and patient because things would work out eventually! I hope you will be more patient from now on

Good luck

Thanks buddy!
I've been extremely worried since out careers are on stake...fear of losing our jobs. I almost started to lose it.
All of it just came out of frustration bro..nothing personal

 

[Hope1957]

No offense taken. Like I said before, I completely understand how you feel but worrying does not help you and certainly not everyone who's following this forum. The whole PR process is truly nothing but a test of patience and hope.

Good luck with your application!

Thanks buddy!
I've been extremely worried since out careers are on stake...fear of losing our jobs. I almost started to lose it.
All of it just came out of frustration bro..nothing personal

 

[cee12345]

Have you guys read this: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/new_measures_work.asp

I am not sure if BOWP is under IMP or International Mobility Program ...

any thoughts?

 

[Hope1957]

Yes, BOWP will fall under IMP.

This program allows employers to hire or bring in foreign workers without the need of a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). Exemptions from the LMIA process are available where there are reciprocal benefits for Canadians and other competitive advantages for Canada.

Examples of individuals who come to Canada under an LMIA-exempt program include: international students who have graduated from a Canadian school; persons authorized to work in Canada temporarily due to free trade agreements, such as NAFTA, International Experience Canada participants, some permanent resident (PR) applicants settling in Canada while their PR application is finalized, and spouses of highly-skilled foreign workers.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/glossary.asp#international_mobility_program

Reforms to the International Mobility Programs

Previously part of the TFWP, the IMPs will refer to those foreign workers who are not subject to an LMIA. It is in the national economic and cultural interest of Canada for foreign nationals to be able to work here through the IMPs. Exemptions to the LMIA process are based on the competitive advantages and reciprocal benefits that Canadians enjoy as a result. They exist as part of international agreements, arrangements that facilitate permanent immigration, or due to efforts to give Canada access to highly-skilled workers and international students.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada is reforming the IMPs. Specifically, CIC is:

making employers of LMIA-exempt foreign nationals more accountable by requiring them to submit their job offers directly to CIC;
introducing a robust monitoring system for employers employing workers through the IMPs on par with the enforcement improvements being made by ESDC for the TFWP. This system will be made possible by the collection of a new compliance fee of $230 per work permit, once authorities are in place. The fee will apply in cases where the work permit is employer specific and LMIA-exempt;
imposing a $100 privilege fee on holders of open work permits as soon as possible;
making changes to the rules for intra-company transferees;
improving the balance in the number of young Canadians and young people from partner countries participating in working holidays, professional exchanges and international co-op through International Experience Canada; and
conducting a thorough review of LMIA-exempt IMP streams to identify whether some streams should require an LMIA.

http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=859859&_ga=1.162117692.1259210332.1403308561

Have you guys read this: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/work/new_measures_work.asp

I am not sure if BOWP is under IMP or International Mobility Program ...

any thoughts?

 

[mycanpr14]

Kindly update the sheet with my info...

Name: mycanpr14
App Filed: 5th May
App Received by CIO: 7th May
Bank Draft encashed: 3rd June
AOR received: 16th June.

Status in ECAS: In Process (Application Received).

 

[Arwy]

First of all, thank you everyone for posting your updates and timelines. Even though I applied in the end of May, and any news for my own application will come a lot later on, it's very heartwarming to see that there is some progress every day. And I'm filled with all your joy. I can only imagine what each little step means for all of you, especially getting AOR when you need to renew your work permit. Mine ended yesterday. I had applied for a BOWP without AOR on paper. Now I keep waiting. If there is one thing that Canada has taught me, it's PATIENCE. I think I've been very impatient all my life (or previous lives?), so I was sent to Canada to learn this quality. Every day of waiting makes me better in this direction. )

Secondly, regarding LMIA, IMP and all the new terminology, confusing things are growing even more confusing. ??? : :'( I'd love to see updated guides to understand better what this all means for us and/or for those who will come to Canada after us.

My main take-away so far is it's good that we have already applied. I wish everybody all the best and I do hope that we get the documents as soon as possible. I don't like these changes, especially if they mean stricter measures, and come unannounced.

 

[troy123]

Name: troy123


Status in ECAS: In Process (Application Received)

 

[ind-it009]

Fingers crossed, guys! I know how You feel.. Hopefully they will start working a bit faster now

any more CC or bank draft charges or AOR?

 

[Arwy]

I wanted to add a couple of interesting links regarding the change of TFWP. But I cannot post them because I'm a newbie... If there is somebody who is interested and who can post them, send me a private message or something. I want this information to be shared...

I was concerned that let's say new work permit charges are available immediately, then what I should do. Whether to find a way how to send them the rest, or apply once again because my application will be rejected as I paid old fee of $155. Luckily, new fees will be effective summer 2015. So I hope at least this part is a big relief for everybody.

Have a good weekend!

 

[Kylelein]

Status: In process!

 

[Hope1957]

Awesome!! I hope there's better progress in the upcoming week.

Status: In process!

 

[Hope1957]

You must be talking about this link - http://www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/jobs/foreign_workers/reform/timeline.shtml

I wanted to add a couple of interesting links regarding the change of TFWP. But I cannot post them because I'm a newbie... If there is somebody who is interested and who can post them, send me a private message or something. I want this information to be shared...

I was concerned that let's say new work permit charges are available immediately, then what I should do. Whether to find a way how to send them the rest, or apply once again because my application will be rejected as I paid old fee of $155. Luckily, new fees will be effective summer 2015. So I hope at least this part is a big relief for everybody.

Have a good weekend!

 

[Ashra]

Niceeee...!

Cheers

Status: In process!

 

[ljiljka007]

any more CC or bank draft charges or AOR?

just few on friday, as much as we know.. nothing more this week

 

[tom_brave]

Status changed to In Progress (ApplicationReceived) on 19th June. Pls update.