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Nigerians that have applied for Federal Skilled Workers 2013 program

okeyonyea

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Oct 29, 2013
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Hello guys,

I read about the Federal Skilled Worker Program recently, i started talking with an agent, plz, is this real? How much is involved?
 

GENTLEANDREW

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Sep 13, 2012
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It is real.You do not really need an agent if you can carefully prepare your documents,fill the forms and ask people in this forum and other forums questions that is about your filling the forms.
Ask questions.
 

thebaft

Hero Member
Nov 21, 2010
343
54
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
2147
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-06-2013
AOR Received.
12-09-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with Application (IELTS Band 7.5 L:8.0 R:7.5 W:7.0 S:8.0)
File Transfer...
Received by Accra VO on 24-09-2013 (GCMS Notes)
Med's Request
02-10-2014
Med's Done....
10-10-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
23-10-2014
VISA ISSUED...
31-10-2014
LANDED..........
31-03-2015
GENTLEANDREW said:
It is real.You do not really need an agent if you can carefully prepare your documents,fill the forms and ask people in this forum and other forums questions that is about your filling the forms.
Ask questions.
However, it is advisable to read everything in this link http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/index.asp before asking questions.
 

Gofame

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Oct 16, 2013
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okeyonyea said:
Hello guys,

I read about the Federal Skilled Worker Program recently, i started talking with an agent, plz, is this real? How much is involved?
Yes it is very REAL....money involved depends on many things like family size etc...when u start the process u get to knw everything
 

GENTLEANDREW

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Citizenship and Immigration Canada Announces Immigration Plan for 2014

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On Monday, October 28, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander oversaw the tabling of the Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration. The report includes important information on the Canadian Government’s plans for immigration in 2014.

The report outlines target immigrant admissions both overall and per immigration category. It also provides further information about Canada’s gradual transition to an Expression of Interest (EOI) model of immigration in 2015. For prospective immigrants, this report helps to paint a fuller picture of what can be expected in the upcoming year.

The Overall Picture

According to the report, Canada expects to welcome between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents in 2014. This is roughly equivalent to target immigration levels over the past few years.

Immigrants arrive to Canada under one of three general categories: economic, humanitarian, and family sponsorship. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that for 2014, a full 63% of new immigrants will receive permanent residency through an economic immigration program. This means that next year, economic immigrants will make up a higher percentage of newcomers to the country than ever before.

“Securing economic growth is and will remain our Government’s top priority,” said Minister Alexander. “Canada is in a global competition for the best and brightest immigrants, and this plan is crafted with attracting the people we need for Canada to succeed.”

Why Economic Immigration?

Canada is seeking to attract workers who will succeed in the Canadian labour market and integrate smoothly into Canadian society. Economic immigration presents an opportunity for qualified foreign workers to come to Canada through a variety of programs targeting their professional backgrounds, thus benefitting both themselves and Canadian workers.

A wide variety of programs fall under the spectrum of economic immigration. These include the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, Business Immigration Programs, and Provincial Nominee Programs. Over the past year, significant changes have been made to a number of programs in this area. These include modifications to the popular Federal Skilled Worker Program, as well as the creation of new programs like the Federal Skilled Trades Program and Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa Program. All changes have been made with the goal of ensuring that today’s new arrivals are better equipped to start their lives in Canada and succeed professionally.

While economic immigrants will be drawn from all of these programs, CIC anticipates record levels of admissions from Provincial Nominee Programs and the Canadian Experience Class program.

“This immigration plan underscores the fact that Canada is willing to fight for the talented immigrants it needs,” said Attorney David Cohen. “By renewing an emphasis on economic immigration across the board, the government is putting growth and prosperity, for both immigrants and Canada as a whole, at the forefront of its immigration policy.”

Family Reunification, Refugees Remain a Priority

The planned increase in economic immigration will in no way reduce Canada’s commitment to families and individuals seeking permanent residency on humanitarian grounds.

Minister Alexander reassured individuals that “we will continue to drive down backlogs, reduce wait times and improve service. We will continue to reunite families. We will continue to give refuge to the worlds most vulnerable.”

The family sponsorship stream is expected to welcome 69,000 new permanent residents, accounting for over a quarter of total visa issuances. In fact, CIC anticipates that 2014 levels of parent and grandparent permanent resident visa issuances will be the highest in almost 20 years. This does not include the recent introduction of the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa program, which issues over 1,000 long-term visitor visas monthly to the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Moving Forward: the EOI System

The goals laid out in this week’s report are part of numerous efforts that have been undertaken as Canada moves towards an EOI model of immigration. Canada is expected to transition to an EOI immigration model for its economic immigration programs by 2015.

CIC News first outlined what a Canadian EOI system is likely to consist of when it was first announced earlier this year.

It is anticipated that the EOI system will provide immigrants with greater support during the application process and through their landing in Canada. It will also allow Canadian officials to select immigrants that are most likely to succeed in the country’s labour market and society.
 

GENTLEANDREW

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[b]Citizenship and Immigration Canada Announces Immigration plans for 2014[/b]
On Monday, October 28, Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander oversaw the tabling of the Annual Report to Parliament on Immigration. The report includes important information on the Canadian Government’s plans for immigration in 2014.

The report outlines target immigrant admissions both overall and per immigration category. It also provides further information about Canada’s gradual transition to an Expression of Interest (EOI) model of immigration in 2015. For prospective immigrants, this report helps to paint a fuller picture of what can be expected in the upcoming year.

The Overall Picture

According to the report, Canada expects to welcome between 240,000 and 265,000 new permanent residents in 2014. This is roughly equivalent to target immigration levels over the past few years.

Immigrants arrive to Canada under one of three general categories: economic, humanitarian, and family sponsorship. Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) announced that for 2014, a full 63% of new immigrants will receive permanent residency through an economic immigration program. This means that next year, economic immigrants will make up a higher percentage of newcomers to the country than ever before.

“Securing economic growth is and will remain our Government’s top priority,” said Minister Alexander. “Canada is in a global competition for the best and brightest immigrants, and this plan is crafted with attracting the people we need for Canada to succeed.”

Why Economic Immigration?

Canada is seeking to attract workers who will succeed in the Canadian labour market and integrate smoothly into Canadian society. Economic immigration presents an opportunity for qualified foreign workers to come to Canada through a variety of programs targeting their professional backgrounds, thus benefitting both themselves and Canadian workers.

A wide variety of programs fall under the spectrum of economic immigration. These include the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program, Canadian Experience Class, Business Immigration Programs, and Provincial Nominee Programs. Over the past year, significant changes have been made to a number of programs in this area. These include modifications to the popular Federal Skilled Worker Program, as well as the creation of new programs like the Federal Skilled Trades Program and Entrepreneur Start-Up Visa Program. All changes have been made with the goal of ensuring that today’s new arrivals are better equipped to start their lives in Canada and succeed professionally.

While economic immigrants will be drawn from all of these programs, CIC anticipates record levels of admissions from Provincial Nominee Programs and the Canadian Experience Class program.

“This immigration plan underscores the fact that Canada is willing to fight for the talented immigrants it needs,” said Attorney David Cohen. “By renewing an emphasis on economic immigration across the board, the government is putting growth and prosperity, for both immigrants and Canada as a whole, at the forefront of its immigration policy.”

Family Reunification, Refugees Remain a Priority

The planned increase in economic immigration will in no way reduce Canada’s commitment to families and individuals seeking permanent residency on humanitarian grounds.

Minister Alexander reassured individuals that “we will continue to drive down backlogs, reduce wait times and improve service. We will continue to reunite families. We will continue to give refuge to the worlds most vulnerable.”

The family sponsorship stream is expected to welcome 69,000 new permanent residents, accounting for over a quarter of total visa issuances. In fact, CIC anticipates that 2014 levels of parent and grandparent permanent resident visa issuances will be the highest in almost 20 years. This does not include the recent introduction of the Parent and Grandparent Super Visa program, which issues over 1,000 long-term visitor visas monthly to the parents and grandparents of Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Moving Forward: the EOI System

The goals laid out in this week’s report are part of numerous efforts that have been undertaken as Canada moves towards an EOI model of immigration. Canada is expected to transition to an EOI immigration model for its economic immigration programs by 2015.

CIC News first outlined what a Canadian EOI system is likely to consist of when it was first announced earlier this year.

It is anticipated that the EOI system will provide immigrants with greater support during the application process and through their landing in Canada. It will also allow Canadian officials to select immigrants that are most likely to succeed in the country’s labour market and society.
 

thebaft

Hero Member
Nov 21, 2010
343
54
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
2147
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-06-2013
AOR Received.
12-09-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with Application (IELTS Band 7.5 L:8.0 R:7.5 W:7.0 S:8.0)
File Transfer...
Received by Accra VO on 24-09-2013 (GCMS Notes)
Med's Request
02-10-2014
Med's Done....
10-10-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
23-10-2014
VISA ISSUED...
31-10-2014
LANDED..........
31-03-2015
Andrew,

Thanks for the posts. However, it would be nice to include the original web links, so we can read further. Thanks once again.
 

Living Miracle

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Aug 24, 2013
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ACCRA
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2147
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App. Filed.......
13-06-2013
File Transfer...
03-09-2013
Med's Request
09-09-2014
Med's Done....
16-09-2014
Passport Req..
12-11-2014
@gentleAndrew
Good work starting this forum. About your application,I think you just need to chill for few more weeks. That response u got from cic means your file is in queue and also according to other threads,cic is presently working on end of july applicants. It is only one applicant in august that claimed to have heard from cic. So few more weeks,u will be fine. May d good Lord bless us all. Happy waiting to us all.
 

GENTLEANDREW

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Thanks a lot living miracle for your care and concern.I truly need to be patient.I read of someone who submiited on the 5th of August and his CC has been charged.I look unto God for His hand of favour.Thanks.
 

adetoks

Full Member
Jan 12, 2009
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accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-03-2014
AOR Received.
05-05-2014
File Transfer...
07-05-2014
Med's Done....
17-09-2013
Interview........
waived
Hi everyone, new 2 dis forum. Got my PR visa dis monday. Applied in april 2011 its real guys . No interview just plenty of patience. Don't Send dem enquiries it just furthher delay ur app. D process is reallly fast judging by d vol of app. So just live ur life as if u av not applied n be surprised @ d turn of events. C u in ca
 

thebaft

Hero Member
Nov 21, 2010
343
54
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
2147
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-06-2013
AOR Received.
12-09-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with Application (IELTS Band 7.5 L:8.0 R:7.5 W:7.0 S:8.0)
File Transfer...
Received by Accra VO on 24-09-2013 (GCMS Notes)
Med's Request
02-10-2014
Med's Done....
10-10-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
23-10-2014
VISA ISSUED...
31-10-2014
LANDED..........
31-03-2015
adetoks said:
Hi everyone, new 2 dis forum. Got my PR visa dis monday. Applied in april 2011 its real guys . No interview just plenty of patience. Don't Send dem enquiries it just furthher delay ur app. D process is reallly fast judging by d vol of app. So just live ur life as if u av not applied n be surprised @ d turn of events. C u in ca
Thanks for the candid advice. When do you intend on landing?
 

GENTLEANDREW

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adetoks said:
Hi everyone, new 2 dis forum. Got my PR visa dis monday. Applied in april 2011 its real guys . No interview just plenty of patience. Don't Send dem enquiries it just furthher delay ur app. D process is reallly fast judging by d vol of app. So just live ur life as if u av not applied n be surprised @ d turn of events. C u in ca
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Thanks for your encouraging words•