MI-2 Singapore VO applicants who are stuck in RBVO pls connect here

[hope2011]

Dear MI-2 SGVO applicants who are anxiously waiting, I am sure you understand the feeling of waiting and every day hoping to see some light through the darkness, yet get nothing to cheer of.

I have stuck in RBVO stage since March, 2011, NOC 7216. I hope this thread can link us together, share our pain, our thoughts, any useful information and progress.

All the best to every one!

 

[canadal0ve]

I am also in same boat RBVO from April 2011 ,

 

[efer]

MI 2 RBVO since june 2011

 

[Probir]

Hi all,

I am also MI2 applicant.Stuck in RBVO since march,2011...
Don't know what to do...
I also made an enquiry on SGVO through e-mail last month.Didn't get any response from them...

Probir

 

[munnabd]

MI-2 also in RBVO for long time since April 2011...

Today is Tuesday...

Let's hope for the best.

Regards
MunnaBD

 

[hope2011]

Hi all,

I am also MI2 applicant.Stuck in RBVO since march,2011...
Don't know what to do...
I also made an enquiry on SGVO through e-mail last month.Didn't get any response from them...

Probir

I sent an enquiry in october 2011 and the reply is really disappointing, according to their email, now MI-3 applicants are in priority, although they share the same NOC as MI-2 applicants. To me, it has no logic at all, and it follows the "last come first serve" way, this really makes me upset.

 

[hope2011]

Here is the disturbing part from their reply:

Processing priority is now being given to Skilled Worker applications that meet new eligibility criteria in a third set of Ministerial Instructions (from July 1, 2011). Details are available on the CIC website. Because they reflect Canada's current labour market needs, Skilled Worker applications under this most recent set of instructions are put into process on a priority basis as soon as the applications are received.

But again, it seems simple logic cannot explain how VO works. BTW, anyone knows how to post table file or picture? thanks!

 

[Probir]

Hi all,

Please check this out by following link

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

 

[hope2011]

Hi all,

Please check this out by following link

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

Thanks for the info Probir!


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. -----MEANING NO QUEQUE IS NEEDED, VO CAN DECIDE WHO GOES FIRST!

A similar change would allow new regulations, once approved, to apply retrospectively to people who have already submitted an application.

SO THEY CAN SIMPLY CUT WHOEVER THEY DO NOT WANT!

 

[canadal0ve]

Hi all,

Please check this out by following link

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

CIC could not do any thing if they have visa office like Singapore .It is really surprising that what they are doing now . it seems that they just open and close our file nothing else . Actually they are the person who realize the moral lessons of Turtles and rabbit properly
;D

 

[arwen_audrey]

Here is the disturbing part from their reply:

Processing priority is now being given to Skilled Worker applications that meet new eligibility criteria in a third set of Ministerial Instructions (from July 1, 2011). Details are available on the CIC website. Because they reflect Canada's current labour market needs, Skilled Worker applications under this most recent set of instructions are put into process on a priority basis as soon as the applications are received.

But again, it seems simple logic cannot explain how VO works. BTW, anyone knows how to post table file or picture? thanks!

Hello,
When did you receive email from sg vo? If possible can u post here the full email sent to u? Thanks.

 

[hope2011]

Hello,
When did you receive email from sg vo? If possible can u post here the full email sent to u? Thanks.

In october, 2011. Below is the full content:

Dear Madam,

Thank you for contacting the Immigration Section of the High Commission of Canada in Singapore to request the status of a Skilled Worker application for permanent residence in Canada.



Changes to immigration law in 2008 allow Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) to set, through Ministerial Instructions, the number and type of applications considered for processing each year, and the order in which these applications will be processed.



No limit was placed on the number of Skilled Worker applications that could be submitted under first set of instructions (between February 27, 2008 and June 25, 2010). There was so much interest in the program that the applications received exceeded our capacity to process them within the timeframe originally predicted. Please visit the CIC website to see actual processing times for the past year.



CIC is committed to reducing processing times. With the introduction of a cap under the second set of instructions (between Jun 26, 2010 and June 30, 2011), we limited the intake of new Skilled worker applications to better match the number we can actually process within the annual levels plan approved by Canada's Parliament.



Processing priority is now being given to Skilled Worker applications that meet new eligibility criteria in a third set of Ministerial Instructions (from July 1, 2011). Details are available on the CIC website. Because they reflect Canada's current labour market needs, Skilled Worker applications under this most recent set of instructions are put into process on a priority basis as soon as the applications are received.



Applicants who applied under previous sets of Ministerial Instructions can anticipate longer wait times before processing of their applications begins. Those who meet the eligibility criteria of the most recent Ministerial Instructions are free to submit a new application for immediate processing. They may choose to withdraw a previous application or leave it in process. Fees will be fully refunded if the withdrawal request is received before processing begins.



The application about which you have enquired was submitted under a previous set of Ministerial Instructions. It is currently in inventory, queued for review based on its application received date. When we are ready to begin processing, we will contact you to request updated information. Until then, the only information you are required to provide to our office is:

- Change of address or contact information, including email address

- Marriage, birth, or death in the applicant's immediate family

- Request to withdraw the application and refund the application fees

- Submission of an Arranged Employment Opinion approved by Human Resources and Social Development Canada

- Change to the applicant's representation (to engage, change, or revoke a paid representative, the form IMM 5476 Use of a Representative must be completed and signed by the applicant, then sent to our office)



In all correspondence with our office, remember to quote the applicant's file number, full name and date of birth.



Responding to routine enquiries and requests for status updates takes resources away from processing applications. We thank you for your patience and for keeping your correspondence to a minimum to help us serve you better. We hope that this information will be of assistance.



Sincerely,



Immigration Section | Section d'immigration
High Commission of Canada | Haut Commissariat du Canada
Singapore | Singapour

 

[canadal0ve]

Hello,
When did you receive email from sg vo? If possible can u post here the full email sent to u? Thanks.

My one is like below :


From: "re-singapore-im-enquiry @ international.gc.ca" <re-singapore-im-enquiry @ international.gc.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 6:51
Subject: RE: E0000.... (MI2) = Permanent Residence in Canada

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Thank you for contacting the Immigration Section of the High Commission of Canada in Singapore to request the status of a Skilled Worker application for permanent residence in Canada.

Changes to immigration law in 2008 allow Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) to set, through Ministerial Instructions, the number and type of applications considered for processing each year, and the order in which these applications will be processed.

No limit was placed on the number of Skilled Worker applications that could be submitted under first set of instructions (between February 27, 2008 and June 25, 2010). There was so much interest in the program that the applications received exceeded our capacity to process them within the timeframe originally predicted. Please visit theCIC website to see actual processing times for the past year.

CIC is committed to reducing processing times. With the introduction of a cap under the second set of instructions (between Jun 26, 2010 and June 30, 2011), we limited the intake of new Skilled worker applications to better match the number we can actually process within the annual levels plan approved by Canada's Parliament.

Processing priority is now being given to Skilled Worker applications that meet new eligibility criteria in a third set of Ministerial Instructions (from July 1, 2011). Details are available on the CIC website. Because they reflect Canada's current labour market needs, Skilled Worker applications under this most recent set of instructions are put into process on a priority basis as soon as the applications are received.

Applicants who applied under previous sets of Ministerial Instructions can anticipate longer wait times before processing of their applications begins. Those who meet the eligibility criteria of the most recent Ministerial Instructions are free to submit a new application for immediate processing. They may choose to withdraw a previous application or leave it in process. Fees will be fully refunded if the withdrawal request is received before processing begins.

The application about which you have enquired was submitted under a previous set of Ministerial Instructions. It is currently in inventory, queued for review based on its application received date. When we are ready to begin processing, we will contact you to request updated information. Until then, the only information you are required to provide to our office is:

- Change of address or contact information, including email address
- Marriage, birth, or death in the applicant's immediate family
- Request to withdraw the application and refund the application fees
- Submission of an Arranged Employment Opinion approved by Human Resources and Social Development Canada
- Change to the applicant's representation (to engage, change, or revoke a paid representative, the form IMM 5476 Use of a Representative must be completed and signed by the applicant, then sent to our office)

In all correspondence with our office, remember to quote the applicant's file number, full name and date of birth.

Responding to routine enquiries and requests for status updates takes resources away from processing applications. We thank you for your patience and for keeping your correspondence to a minimum to help us serve you better. We hope that this information will be of assistance.

Sincerely,

Immigration Section | Section d'immigration
High Commission of Canada | Haut Commissariat du Canada
Singapore | Singapour
Facsimile | Télécopieur : (65) 6854-5874
E-mail Address | Adresse courriel : Singapore-im-enquiry @ international.gc.ca
Website | Site Web : www.cic.gc.ca | www.singapore.gc.ca
Street Address | Adresse de rue: One George Street, #11-01, Singapore 049145
Mailing Address | Adresse d'expédition : P.O. Box 845, Robinson Road, Singapore 901645

 

[hope2011]

CIC could not do any thing if they have visa office like Singapore .It is really surprising that what they are doing now . it seems that they just open and close our file nothing else . Actually they are the person who realize the moral lessons of Turtles and rabbit properly
;D

SGVO has a huge backlog. In all these years, SGVO received a large amount of applicants, yet the visa target is not given accordingly, hence applicants suffer. For example, Beijing VO, they have finished almost all 626 and 71 applicants.

 

[hope2011]

My one is like below :


From: "re-singapore-im-enquiry @ international.gc.ca" <re-singapore-im-enquiry @ international.gc.ca>
Sent: Wednesday, 18 January 2012, 6:51
Subject: RE: E0000.... (MI2) = Permanent Residence in Canada

Dear Sir/ Madam,

Thank you for contacting the Immigration Section of the High Commission of Canada in Singapore to request the status of a Skilled Worker application for permanent residence in Canada.

Changes to immigration law in 2008 allow Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) to set, through Ministerial Instructions, the number and type of applications considered for processing each year, and the order in which these applications will be processed.

No limit was placed on the number of Skilled Worker applications that could be submitted under first set of instructions (between February 27, 2008 and June 25, 2010). There was so much interest in the program that the applications received exceeded our capacity to process them within the timeframe originally predicted. Please visit theCIC website to see actual processing times for the past year.

CIC is committed to reducing processing times. With the introduction of a cap under the second set of instructions (between Jun 26, 2010 and June 30, 2011), we limited the intake of new Skilled worker applications to better match the number we can actually process within the annual levels plan approved by Canada's Parliament.

Processing priority is now being given to Skilled Worker applications that meet new eligibility criteria in a third set of Ministerial Instructions (from July 1, 2011). Details are available on the CIC website. Because they reflect Canada's current labour market needs, Skilled Worker applications under this most recent set of instructions are put into process on a priority basis as soon as the applications are received.

Applicants who applied under previous sets of Ministerial Instructions can anticipate longer wait times before processing of their applications begins. Those who meet the eligibility criteria of the most recent Ministerial Instructions are free to submit a new application for immediate processing. They may choose to withdraw a previous application or leave it in process. Fees will be fully refunded if the withdrawal request is received before processing begins.

The application about which you have enquired was submitted under a previous set of Ministerial Instructions. It is currently in inventory, queued for review based on its application received date. When we are ready to begin processing, we will contact you to request updated information. Until then, the only information you are required to provide to our office is:

- Change of address or contact information, including email address
- Marriage, birth, or death in the applicant's immediate family
- Request to withdraw the application and refund the application fees
- Submission of an Arranged Employment Opinion approved by Human Resources and Social Development Canada
- Change to the applicant's representation (to engage, change, or revoke a paid representative, the form IMM 5476 Use of a Representative must be completed and signed by the applicant, then sent to our office)

In all correspondence with our office, remember to quote the applicant's file number, full name and date of birth.

Responding to routine enquiries and requests for status updates takes resources away from processing applications. We thank you for your patience and for keeping your correspondence to a minimum to help us serve you better. We hope that this information will be of assistance.

Sincerely,

Immigration Section | Section d'immigration
High Commission of Canada | Haut Commissariat du Canada
Singapore | Singapour
Facsimile | Télécopieur : (65) 6854-5874
E-mail Address | Adresse courriel : Singapore-im-enquiry @ international.gc.ca
Website | Site Web : www.cic.gc.ca | www.singapore.gc.ca
Street Address | Adresse de rue: One George Street, #11-01, Singapore 049145
Mailing Address | Adresse d'expédition : P.O. Box 845, Robinson Road, Singapore 901645

This is the standard reply from SGVO. So far it seems the same answer for enquiry regarding processing issues.