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Good News guys!!!!!!! I hope when we reach canada, it will still be open for our parents!!!!!!

Permanent Residency for Parents and Grandparents, Live-In Caregivers to Increase in 2014
Wednesday, 30 October 2013 Category Federal Immigration

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The Government of Canada has released some of its plans for immigration levels in 2014. Included in these plans are expected increases in the number of permanent residency visas issued to applicants through the Live-In Caregiver and Parent and Grandparent programs.

The Parent and Grandparent (PGP) sponsorship program, which is currently closed, is set to begin accepting applications again in January. In the meantime, the government has been working to quickly process backlogged applications. Its goal to admit 50,000 parents and grandparents over the past two years is set to be surpassed, and a further 20,000 are expected to be admitted in 2014. This will result in the largest number of new permanent residents through this program in nearly 20 years.

“The modernized PGP program will mean faster processing times and shorter waits,” said Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander. “It will also ensure that families have the financial means to support those they sponsor, while also protecting the interests of taxpayers.”

Meanwhile, the Live-In Caregiver Program will admit 17,500 new permanent residents next year. This represents almost double the number issued visas this year, and will be the highest number in the program’s history. The program helps qualified caregivers enter Canada to work for employers who have not found Canadians to fill their positions. After two years of work, they may apply for Canadian Permanent Residency.
 
yeah, thats good news indeed. can you share the link from where you got this news? thanks again :)
 
reyvico said:
Hi Guys,

checked my ecas today:


4.A decision has been made on your application. The office will contact you concerning this decision.

Do we have the same format for decision made?

Does it mean that they'll return my passport with visa soon or it's still subject to get declined???
Got my PPR last week and sent it last Oct 28 2013.



congrats... :)
Thanks!
 
manitoban2013 said:
It's a blessed Monday...full of good news...anyway, the sputum result of my husband is negative...thank you Lord... :)

That's great. You will get your PPR soon. ;)
 
MPNP

Hi guys this is my first post! I hope someone can help me out here

I'm from the UK, I will be applying for the IEC (working holiday visa) for a year, then looking to extend it for another year which means ill be there for 24 months in total. After working for 6 months in Manitoba; i'll be applying for the PNP and then apply for PR.

The thing is, i'm enrolled in University here in the UK. I'll be taking a 2 year break (the maximum break they'll allow me)to go to Canada on my IEC. By the time i leave the UK (next summer) I would have completed my first year but i'll have 2 years left in my course which i'm looking to complete after I receive PR. Even whilst finishing my course, i'll still be back in Winnipeg 5 months throughout the year with all my holidays.

So my question is to you guys; do you honestly think 24 months in Canada, will be enough time for me to apply for the PNP (let's say theoretically I get a job straightaway), get accepted for the PNP, then apply for PR and receive PR? Because from what I understand if I just leave England after 24 months to get back to University in time, and leave my employer (which is how i'll be eligible for the PNP to begin with) then my PR application will get cancelled?

So just to sum it up; do you think 24 months will be enough time for me to receive PR via the Manitoba PNP?

I'm truly sorry if I've confused anyone or if i put my post in the wrong place but i would SO appreciate it if someone could give me some insight here...

Thank you :)

p.s this forum is really great & should be government funded
 
kidlat said:
ECAS updated today! DECISION MADE!

ppr oct 22..oct 23 sent passport thu DHL..oct 24 received

SOOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU! CONGRATS!
 
ramcal said:
yeah, thats good news indeed. can you share the link from where you got this news? thanks again :)


Hi ramcal,

Its in canadavisa.com immigration news section. Below is the link:


http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/permanent-residency-for-parents-and-grandparents-live-in-caregivers-to-increase-in-2014.html
 
warblade25 said:
Hi ramcal,

Its in canadavisa.com immigration news section. Below is the link:


http://www.canadavisa.com/news/entry/permanent-residency-for-parents-and-grandparents-live-in-caregivers-to-increase-in-2014.html

thanks warblade :)
 
Rh3ia said:
Visa on hand.. Thank You Lord .. Thanks guys also for your help..

Congratz rh3ia!!! How many days from ppr again?? Hope mine is next... :( when are you planning to leave?
 
reyvico said:
Yes it's the same... When are you planning to leave??? I checked the airfare and it's too expensive....

hi reyvico,

we're planning to go by march coz ryt now its winter in winnipeg, by then its not too cold..
my eldest is also studying (grade 7), my auntie told me its better if he can wait till the school year ends..

i will look for tickets after the holiday season, for sure ryt now its very expensive..

how about u, when do u plan to leave?

hoping to reciv our passports with visa by dis week..

goodluck & god bless us!