New Application and Fees returned by ND CHC :(

[shareit]

Hello,

I had applied under FSW back in Jan 2007 under the old rules. In the acknowledgment letter, a time line of 48-60 months was mentioned.

Now, under the new rules (fast-track processing), I fall in one of the "preferred" 38 NOCs (NOC: 0213). Having read on this forum and the CIC website that one can send a new application without needing to withdraw the older application, I sent a new application on 6th Aug 2009 without withdrawing my old application.

Today, I received a post from the ND CHC and I was overjoyed thinking that I got the AOR pretty quickly. But when I opened it, I found that my application and the application fee DD was returned to me. The cover letter read:

"This refers to your application for PR in Canada under FSW. An ack letter has already been mailed to you earlier. The letter clearly advises you taht we will request supporting documents at a later date and if you send the documents, they will be returned to you.

Until we request your supporting documents, we will not accept, respond to or attach to your file any interim correspondence.

We are returning the document send by you to us. When our office is ready to assess your file, we will send you ta complete list of required documents. You will be given 4 months time to prepare and submit the supporting documents."

The letter-head has my old file number mentioned on top of it.

Does this mean that the CHC will not accept a new application while there is an old one in queue?

I am very disappointed. I was about to register for my IELTS exam as an anticipatory measure.

Please advise what should I do:

1. Should I send out a new application hoping that THIS time the CHC would accept a new application?

2. Should I first withdraw my old application and THEN send a new one?

3. Is there a way to update my old application with the details of my job change and thus now my NOC being 0213 (in the list of 38 NOCs), with the hopes that my old file would now be processed on a priority basis?

4. Does it mean that my old application might have opened for processing?

5. Any other option/advise?

Thanks a bunch.

 

[shareit]

Apologies for the long post. I realized that only after I made the post.

 

[S.K]

If you want to apply under Fast Track, you need to send a new application to CIO NS not to CHC New Delhi. At the same time you also need to withdraw your previous application.

 

[boltz]

Yep... S.K. is correct.
I was wondering why you send the application to CHC, when you are applying under fast track - you are supposed to send to CIO, NS right?

Well, on the 2nd part, I am not sure - it looks logical to have your 1st appln withdrawn before sending 2nd appln. However, even if you choose to not withdraw, you must mention in your new application any of the previous applications that were filed!

 

[PMM]

Hi

Yep... S.K. is correct.
I was wondering why you send the application to CHC, when you are applying under fast track - you are supposed to send to CIO, NS right?

Well, on the 2nd part, I am not sure - it looks logical to have your 1st appln withdrawn before sending 2nd appln. However, even if you choose to not withdraw, you must mention in your new application any of the previous applications that were filed!

You can have 2 applications running at the same time 1 under the old system 1 under the new. But you have to withdraw one at the final processing stage.

PMM

 

[shareit]

Aah, the nemesis of a 'free counseling' consultant! But I should have done my research anyway.

Thanks a bunch guys, you are of gr8 help!

Just to re-confirm (pardon me if I act one bitten twice shy):

I would need to send the following:

1. Application Form - IMM 0008 Generic (Principal Applicant)
2. Schedule 1: Background Information - IMM 0008 Schedule 1 (Principal applicant, spouse and kids above 18 yrs)
3. Schedule 3: Economic Classes - FSW - IMM 0008 Schedule 3 (Principal applicant)
4. Additional Family Information - IMM 5406 (Principal applicant, spouse and kids above 18 yrs)
5. Photocopy of principal applicant's passport
6. 2 self-addressed labels (Can these be just printouts of my address? Or do they have to be the sticker labels which can be peeled out and pasted?)
7. DD in CAD - $1250 for a couple + 5 yr old kid (550 + 550 + 150)
8. The cover-letter - IMM 5612E

to the following address via courier:

Citizen & Immigration Canada
Federal Skilled Worker
Centralized Intake Office
196, George Street
Sydney, NS B1P 1J3
Canada.

I would not require to mention that I already have one application queued up under the old rules, correct?

Again, accept my apologies if these queries sound very basic but the idea is to take no chances and be very sure of what I am doing.

Thanks

 

[FTICS]

if you want to apply under Fast Track, you need to send a new application to CIO NS not to CHC New Delhi. At the same time you also need to withdraw your previous application.
remember that u will not get refund (fee) of ther older one nor it will work for ur new process.
u need to sent a new application fee for futher process under fast track if u wish to reapply.

 

[PMM]

Hi

if you want to apply under Fast Track, you need to send a new application to CIO NS not to CHC New Delhi. At the same time you also need to withdraw your previous application.
remember that u will not get refund (fee) of ther older one nor it will work for ur new process.
u need to sent a new application fee for futher process under fast track if u wish to reapply.

Your wrong, I suggest you read the following instructions for the Visa offices.

8) Can applicants have both a pre-C-50 FSW application and a C-50 application?

Yes, applicants may have multiple FSW applications. The applicant can choose to either maintain the first application and submit a new C-50 application with a new processing fee; or withdraw the first application and submit a C-50 application. If an applicant chooses to withdraw their pre-C-50 application before processing begins, they will receive a refund.

Missions should inform applicants that they cannot advise whether the original FSW application or the C-50 application will be a faster process. Missions should avoid recommending a particular course of action to applicants.


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2009/ob101.asp

PMM

 

[vahidvahid]

Hi PMM

Yes, you are right. he can have 2 applications at the same time one old rule one new rule.
Don't worrry my friend (shareit) you don't need to withdraw your old application when you want to submit new one under fast track system but you should send it to NS CIO.

good luck.