Nigerians that have applied for Federal Skilled Workers 2013 program

[9ja4dLord]

You guys shoudnt worry, I have a strong conviction dat 2013 applicants wuld be asked for d tripple request which other VO's do ask, so it may all be over soon and besides we ain't much

Abeg, make dem update us on time jare. I don't like the idea of holding up on so many things because one doesn't know how soon the requests and travel plans will need to happen. The only thing I know right now is that I still have a minimum of at least 12 to 14 months since I have not received MR and they may give me about 60 days to do the medicals and I know my visa will expire by one year from my medicals. SO I can still have plans for about 14 months or so here.

 

[Tem]

You guys shoudnt worry, I have a strong conviction dat 2013 applicants wuld be asked for d tripple request which other VO's do ask, so it may all be over soon and besides we ain't much

So be it. IJN. Amen

 

[GENTLEANDREW]

This is a response that someone got from the minister of immigration,Canada on the 6th of June,2014 with regards to ACCRA seemingly slow process.

Quote from: solomonwise on June 13, 2014, 03:16:43 am
This is news for all applicants up to 2013.

I sent a mail to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada asking why there's a slow pace in application processing in Accra as compared to other visa offices,here is the response I got:

Dear XXXX XXXX XXXX:

This is in reply to your e-mail of June 6, 2014, addressed to Mr. Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, about application processing times in Accra.

We realize that those who have submitted their applications look forward to a decision being rendered within a reasonable waiting period after applying. We make every effort to deal with the applications we receive in the most efficient and effective way. However, the many steps involved in processing an application, coupled with the volume of applications, sometimes make it difficult to conclude cases in as timely a manner as we would like.

Maintaining the integrity of our immigration program is a priority of the Government of Canada. Individuals who want to live permanently in Canada must meet certain requirements which include medical, criminality and security clearances. These requirements exist to protect the interests and safety of Canadians. The onus rests on the applicant to prove that he or she has met the requirements for entry to Canada or that admission would not be contrary to legislative requirements.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) conducts background checks by working together with partner agencies such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Canada Border Services Agency, medical authorities and agencies of foreign governments. Background screening processes are non-discriminatory and universal in their application. Any delays or requirements that our partner agencies may require in providing input are something over which we have no control. In addition, background and medical examination results are usually valid for a 12-month period. Should background or medical clearances expire during the application process, the applicant is required to update their results.

The need for further analysis of some cases by immigration and/or visa officials can also result in further delays. In addition, incomplete applications, failure to provide additional information, complexity of a case, difficulty in communicating with an applicant(s) or accompanying or non-accompanying dependant(s), postal or courier service delays, previous dealings with Canadian immigration officials, inadmissibility issues (criminality, medical condition) can contribute to processing delays. Multiple residences and/or employment, education, business dealings, or military service in different geographical areas, can also significantly delay the background clearance process. In this situation, clearances or verifications of documents must be obtained from different issuing authorities in many jurisdictions. Because of the variables involved, it is often impossible to predict the amount of time it will take to complete an application.

CIC has finite resources to deploy throughout its extensive overseas network. Many visa offices have large caseloads that involve priority class applications and require sufficient allocations of CIC's finite resources to ensure these cases are finalized as quickly as possible. Each visa office must deal with operational environments unique both to its role in CIC's overseas program commitments and the realities of the region of the world in which they are located. This means that processing times for the same category of applications may vary within the CIC visa office network. Given the varying operational environments in different countries, comparisons between visa offices can be misleading.

Processing targets for visa offices are set within a global management plan that incorporates the capacities of all PR processing visa offices within CIC's overseas network. CIC continually reviews the configuration of its overseas network to ensure that its resources are deployed to maximize its ability to effectively serve our clients.

CIC is committed to the equitable and transparent treatment of all PR applications, regardless of the origin of those applications. However, the resourcing and target levels for some visa offices must be balanced against the requirements of other visa offices in the CIC network. Information about processing times is published and regularly updated on the CIC Website at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp.

Thank you for taking the time to write and express your concerns.

 

[B.A]

hello pple,

its June.........gestimates of when we will be contacted ;D ;D ;D.

trying to keep the room lively.

 

[Hopefulval]

Ok people,

You've all heard it from the horse's mouth. So, sit back, relax and enjoy yourselves. The one year processing deadline does not apply to AVO. We can only complain if we have more than a 2 year, 7 months wait (from the timelines given from the link in the Minister's email).

All the best everyone!

Bon chance et Bon courage!

God bless

 

[NwaMarie]

Ok people,

You've all heard it from the horses mouth. So, sit back, relax and enjoy yourselves. The one year processing deadline does not apply to AVO. We can only complain if we have more than a 2 year, 7 months wait (from the timelines given from the link in the Minister's email).

All the best everyone!

Bon chance et Bon courage!

God bless

Yes oh,we've heard it from the horse's mouth. And please don't forget to do what you can while you can. Let's use our time wisely so that we can hit the ground running when we arrive in Canada. Stay blessed.

Cheers
NwaMarie

 

[Abeke]

Ok people,

You've all heard it from the horse's mouth. So, sit back, relax and enjoy yourselves. The one year processing deadline does not apply to AVO. We can only complain if we have more than a 2 year, 7 months wait (from the timelines given from the link in the Minister's email).

All the best everyone!

Bon chance et Bon courage!

God bless

Well said Hopefulval. But I wish I can increase the number of my family, but don't want to take that risk because pregnant women cant do Xray and that will delay one's process. Anyway, still keeping the hope alive, All shall be concluded before end of this year by God's Grace.

Any idea on how much Medicals do cost? At least lets prepare psychologically and financially

 

[shinemaster]

This is a response that someone got from the minister of immigration,Canada on the 6th of June,2014 with regards to ACCRA seemingly slow process.

Quote from: solomonwise on June 13, 2014, 03:16:43 am
This is news for all applicants up to 2013.

I sent a mail to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada asking why there's a slow pace in application processing in Accra as compared to other visa offices,here is the response I got:

Dear XXXX XXXX XXXX:

This is in reply to your e-mail of June 6, 2014, addressed to Mr. Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, about application processing times in Accra.

We realize that those who have submitted their applications look forward to a decision being rendered within a reasonable waiting period after applying. We make every effort to deal with the applications we receive in the most efficient and effective way. However, the many steps involved in processing an application, coupled with the volume of applications, sometimes make it difficult to conclude cases in as timely a manner as we would like.

Maintaining the integrity of our immigration program is a priority of the Government of Canada. Individuals who want to live permanently in Canada must meet certain requirements which include medical, criminality and security clearances. These requirements exist to protect the interests and safety of Canadians. The onus rests on the applicant to prove that he or she has met the requirements for entry to Canada or that admission would not be contrary to legislative requirements.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) conducts background checks by working together with partner agencies such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Canada Border Services Agency, medical authorities and agencies of foreign governments. Background screening processes are non-discriminatory and universal in their application. Any delays or requirements that our partner agencies may require in providing input are something over which we have no control. In addition, background and medical examination results are usually valid for a 12-month period. Should background or medical clearances expire during the application process, the applicant is required to update their results.

The need for further analysis of some cases by immigration and/or visa officials can also result in further delays. In addition, incomplete applications, failure to provide additional information, complexity of a case, difficulty in communicating with an applicant(s) or accompanying or non-accompanying dependant(s), postal or courier service delays, previous dealings with Canadian immigration officials, inadmissibility issues (criminality, medical condition) can contribute to processing delays. Multiple residences and/or employment, education, business dealings, or military service in different geographical areas, can also significantly delay the background clearance process. In this situation, clearances or verifications of documents must be obtained from different issuing authorities in many jurisdictions. Because of the variables involved, it is often impossible to predict the amount of time it will take to complete an application.

CIC has finite resources to deploy throughout its extensive overseas network. Many visa offices have large caseloads that involve priority class applications and require sufficient allocations of CIC's finite resources to ensure these cases are finalized as quickly as possible. Each visa office must deal with operational environments unique both to its role in CIC's overseas program commitments and the realities of the region of the world in which they are located. This means that processing times for the same category of applications may vary within the CIC visa office network. Given the varying operational environments in different countries, comparisons between visa offices can be misleading.

Processing targets for visa offices are set within a global management plan that incorporates the capacities of all PR processing visa offices within CIC's overseas network. CIC continually reviews the configuration of its overseas network to ensure that its resources are deployed to maximize its ability to effectively serve our clients.

CIC is committed to the equitable and transparent treatment of all PR applications, regardless of the origin of those applications. However, the resourcing and target levels for some visa offices must be balanced against the requirements of other visa offices in the CIC network. Information about processing times is published and regularly updated on the CIC Website at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp.

Thank you for taking the time to write and express your concerns.

In my opinion, this has not explained why Accra in particular has a very slow process. We should plan for tomorrow pretending we haven't applied for PER. Most guyz that have landed would tell you to use your time to save save and save cos Canada is not a bed of roses as we all presume it to be. But it would be easy for all of us by his grace.

 

[Amyyy]

This is a response that someone got from the minister of immigration,Canada on the 6th of June,2014 with regards to ACCRA seemingly slow process.

Quote from: solomonwise on June 13, 2014, 03:16:43 am
This is news for all applicants up to 2013.

I sent a mail to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Canada asking why there's a slow pace in application processing in Accra as compared to other visa offices,here is the response I got:

Dear XXXX XXXX XXXX:

This is in reply to your e-mail of June 6, 2014, addressed to Mr. Chris Alexander, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, about application processing times in Accra.

We realize that those who have submitted their applications look forward to a decision being rendered within a reasonable waiting period after applying. We make every effort to deal with the applications we receive in the most efficient and effective way. However, the many steps involved in processing an application, coupled with the volume of applications, sometimes make it difficult to conclude cases in as timely a manner as we would like.

Maintaining the integrity of our immigration program is a priority of the Government of Canada. Individuals who want to live permanently in Canada must meet certain requirements which include medical, criminality and security clearances. These requirements exist to protect the interests and safety of Canadians. The onus rests on the applicant to prove that he or she has met the requirements for entry to Canada or that admission would not be contrary to legislative requirements.

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) conducts background checks by working together with partner agencies such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Canadian Security Intelligence Service, the Canada Border Services Agency, medical authorities and agencies of foreign governments. Background screening processes are non-discriminatory and universal in their application. Any delays or requirements that our partner agencies may require in providing input are something over which we have no control. In addition, background and medical examination results are usually valid for a 12-month period. Should background or medical clearances expire during the application process, the applicant is required to update their results.

The need for further analysis of some cases by immigration and/or visa officials can also result in further delays. In addition, incomplete applications, failure to provide additional information, complexity of a case, difficulty in communicating with an applicant(s) or accompanying or non-accompanying dependant(s), postal or courier service delays, previous dealings with Canadian immigration officials, inadmissibility issues (criminality, medical condition) can contribute to processing delays. Multiple residences and/or employment, education, business dealings, or military service in different geographical areas, can also significantly delay the background clearance process. In this situation, clearances or verifications of documents must be obtained from different issuing authorities in many jurisdictions. Because of the variables involved, it is often impossible to predict the amount of time it will take to complete an application.

CIC has finite resources to deploy throughout its extensive overseas network. Many visa offices have large caseloads that involve priority class applications and require sufficient allocations of CIC's finite resources to ensure these cases are finalized as quickly as possible. Each visa office must deal with operational environments unique both to its role in CIC's overseas program commitments and the realities of the region of the world in which they are located. This means that processing times for the same category of applications may vary within the CIC visa office network. Given the varying operational environments in different countries, comparisons between visa offices can be misleading.

Processing targets for visa offices are set within a global management plan that incorporates the capacities of all PR processing visa offices within CIC's overseas network. CIC continually reviews the configuration of its overseas network to ensure that its resources are deployed to maximize its ability to effectively serve our clients.

CIC is committed to the equitable and transparent treatment of all PR applications, regardless of the origin of those applications. However, the resourcing and target levels for some visa offices must be balanced against the requirements of other visa offices in the CIC network. Information about processing times is published and regularly updated on the CIC Website at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/index.asp.

Thank you for taking the time to write and express your concerns.

. Oyiboo ppl sha!!! Very smart and at the same time cunny. This long epistle did not clearly state why AVO is slow in processing applications unlike other VOs. It s kinda contradicting. He first said it depends on the number of applications submitted, also talked about group of ppl doing one of two investigations,talked about d time table. If u read well u ll see that he did not categorically state that it would take 2yeArs 7 months (lol). What if they decide to clear all their backlog today???? He is simply trying to tell us that AVO work at their own pace. He s saying you have to be ready at all times incase u r asked to provide one update or Anoda. I still believe we (2013 app) ll be sorted out this yr.

 

[Gofame]

. Oyiboo ppl sha!!! Very smart and at the same time cunny. This long epistle did not clearly state why AVO is slow in processing applications unlike other VOs. It s kinda contradicting. He first said it depends on the number of applications submitted, also talked about group of ppl doing one of two investigations,talked about d time table. If u read well u ll see that he did not categorically state that it would take 2yeArs 7 months (lol). What if they decide to clear all their backlog today???? He is simply trying to tell us that AVO work at their own pace. He s saying you have to be ready at all times incase u r asked to provide one update or Anoda. I still believe we (2013 app) ll be sorted out this yr.

Amen o....God help us

 

[coolK]

Well said Hopefulval. But I wish I can increase the number of my family, but don't want to take that risk because pregnant women cant do Xray and that will delay one's process. Anyway, still keeping the hope alive, All shall be concluded before end of this year by God's Grace.

Any idea on how much Medicals do cost? At least lets prepare psychologically and financially

@ Abeke I once called one of the Certified contact on CIC site based in abuja and she said it's 30k eack. And for the increase in family number it is well cos I am looking forward to adding one.

 

[coolK]

. Oyiboo ppl sha!!! Very smart and at the same time cunny. This long epistle did not clearly state why AVO is slow in processing applications unlike other VOs. It s kinda contradicting. He first said it depends on the number of applications submitted, also talked about group of ppl doing one of two investigations,talked about d time table. If u read well u ll see that he did not categorically state that it would take 2yeArs 7 months (lol). What if they decide to clear all their backlog today???? He is simply trying to tell us that AVO work at their own pace. He s saying you have to be ready at all times incase u r asked to provide one update or Anoda. I still believe we (2013 app) ll be sorted out this yr.

@amyyy agreeing with u but I think we can't wait for that long(2years 7 month) cos after 2011 we are next and if u look at it, most of the 2011 applicants on this forum on MR and PPR. So what else will AVO be left with?

 

[maskuraid]

Hullo people, been a while i've written but trust me i've been reading. Our good news is coming, till then stay buzzing...

 

[9ja4dLord]

Happy fathers' day to you all

 

[Floxzy]

Hullo people, been a while i've written but trust me i've been reading. Our good news is coming, till then stay buzzing...

Maskuraid long time no see abi na no hear. You just appeared like a Masquerade indeed. Hope you are cool over there? Our time is near. Waiting patiently for the golden email.