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Nigerians that have applied for Federal Skilled Workers 2013 program

GENTLEANDREW

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canacit said:
Can anyone tell me where to take the islets in Lagos. Thanks


Visit British Council ,20 Thompson street,Ikoyi.That is where their office is located for further directives.Mind you,they do not write exams there.
 

phunrae

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Jun 20, 2013
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Accra
NOC Code......
2263
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App. Filed.......
27/05/2013
AOR Received.
PER 12/08/2013
Let's wait for the gazette tommorrow but I have said it times without numbers on this forum that it is only CPP-O that adheres strictly to the Ministers instructions because they seems to be the only VO without backlogs. AVo is just giving visas to 2011/12 when the one year promised for 2013 applicants has elapsed ,and we are talking of Ministers instruction and clearing of backlogs?
 

timmituyi

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May 16, 2012
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Dear All,

Please how can i make payment to WES? which of the naira mastercard is accepted.

At what point should i make the payment as i have already applied for my transcript from school. Should i make the payment now before the transcript is sent on Friday by God's Grace or wait till they send it.

And i can see on their website - international courier for $100. I would need the transcript back ASAP so should this be paid along side the processing fee which is $180?

Your utmost answer will be much appreciated for those who have used WES to evaluate their degrees in Nigeria.

Regards,
T.
 

Preferred

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timmituyi said:
Dear All,

Please how can i make payment to WES? which of the naira mastercard is accepted.

At what point should i make the payment as i have already applied for my transcript from school. Should i make the payment now before the transcript is sent on Friday by God's Grace or wait till they send it.

And i can see on their website - international courier for $100. I would need the transcript back ASAP so should this be paid along side the processing fee which is $180?

Your utmost answer will be much appreciated for those who have used WES to evaluate their degrees in Nigeria.

Regards,
T.

Pay for WES after u see the instructions tomorrow. Your school will need to include the form from WES in the transcript package. As per courier, check your inbox
 

Valentine667

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Apr 4, 2014
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Nigeria
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
London visa office
NOC Code......
2231
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
04/oct/2016
Doc's Request.
31/11/2016
Nomination.....
11/01/2017
AOR Received.
06/07/2017
IELTS Request
Na
File Transfer...
Na
Med's Request
27/07/2017
Med's Done....
11/08/2017
Interview........
Na
Passport Req..
Very soon
VISA ISSUED...
Soonest
LANDED..........
2018
timmituyi said:
Dear All,

Please how can i make payment to WES? which of the naira mastercard is accepted.

At what point should i make the payment as i have already applied for my transcript from school. Should i make the payment now before the transcript is sent on Friday by God's Grace or wait till they send it.

And i can see on their website - international courier for $100. I would need the transcript back ASAP so should this be paid along side the processing fee which is $180?

Your utmost answer will be much appreciated for those who have used WES to evaluate their degrees in Nigeria.

Regards,
T.
U can use any of the master card cos I used uba while a friend of mine use gtb. If u have d money now, wot are u wating for?.Pay your mony and wait for wot will happen next.
 

timmituyi

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May 16, 2012
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Many thanks.

I have filled and sent a sanned copy of the WES application form to the person assisting with my transcript in my school.

Thanks again.


Preferred said:
Pay for WES after u see the instructions tomorrow. Your school will need to include the form from WES in the transcript package. As per courier, check your inbox
 

Preferred

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It is interesting how the human mind works. The cup is either half full or half empty - depends on the perspective.

So my own half-full angle to the FSW 2014 scheme is:

*What if CIC establishes an online portal like Manitoba which speeds up the process?
* What if the applications are shared across visa offices to speed up the process?
*What if some of the processes that have made AVO slow have been eliminated?
* What if they have deployed more hands and higher technology?

:) ;) :) ;) the cup is half-full for me. Regardless of what the Gazette says...keep smiling, keep your spirits up and remember 'our thoughts attract our reality'
 

ojohn22

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Apr 4, 2012
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Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-12-2014
Doc's Request.
Police cert-20-05-2015
Nomination.....
18-02-2015
File Transfer...
04-03-2015
Med's Request
20-05-2015
Med's Done....
26-05-2015(uploaded on 24-06)
Interview........
3rd Line Update-30-06-2015
Passport Req..
10-12-2015;PP Arrived CIC-15-12-2015; return tracker activated: 31/12/2015
VISA ISSUED...
RCVD PP-05/01/16 (8:30 pm NL time) Visa Issu 17/12/2015
LANDED..........
Jan. 15. 2016 (local CIC office); PR Card recvd- about 16/02/2016
We are in the process of Applying for the skilled worker category.

Anyone in the house knows (and has ever done) how to do Certify True Copy for passport and Source Verification Request form.

This is for ECA of medical doctors degree.

The MCC only accepts CTC provided by certain embassies. Please understand that not everyone lives close to the location of the embassies and so will need to plan a trip.

If you have such experience please respond.

Thank you.
 

NwaMarie

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Apr 25, 2014
343
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Accra
NOC Code......
3211
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
3-9-2013
AOR Received.
27-11-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
7/10/2014
Med's Done....
27/10/2014
Passport Req..
8/12/2014
VISA ISSUED...
15/12/2014
Hi everyone,

I'm new here. I'm pleased to finally find a forum for FSW 2013 applicants specifically for Nigerians.
My details are as follows: NOC code : 3211
Application received by CIO on September 3,2013
PER : November 27,2013
Visa Office: Accra
Application status : In process.

From the little research I've done so far,Accra VO hasn't sent any medical request to any FSW 2013 applicant but many other visa offices have already started doing so (especially New Delhi,CPP-O,London etc). Quite a number of applicants from these countries have already started receiving their PR visas. Accra seems to be attending to 2011/2012 applicants for now. I really thought the FSW 2013 would be very fast.

Does anyone have a different view??

Thanks
 

NwaMarie

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Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
3211
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
3-9-2013
AOR Received.
27-11-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
7/10/2014
Med's Done....
27/10/2014
Passport Req..
8/12/2014
VISA ISSUED...
15/12/2014
GENTLEANDREW said:
Hi ALL,

I am starting this forum for Nigerians who have presently filed their application for the federal skilled worker scheme that opened on the 4th of May,2013.

Please,can you share your experiences;the date you filed in,if your money has been charged or not,if you have received the positive eligibility review and if your file has been transferred to Accra office and any correspondence from them.

Regards.
Kudos to you GENTLEANDREW for starting this forum.
 

NwaMarie

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Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
3211
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
3-9-2013
AOR Received.
27-11-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
7/10/2014
Med's Done....
27/10/2014
Passport Req..
8/12/2014
VISA ISSUED...
15/12/2014
kit01 said:
I strongly feel that this new stream, FSW 2014 wont affect FSW 2013 processing. This is based on the statement released by the CIC minister yesterday as highlighted below:



Preparing for the launch of "Express Entry"






New caps for Federal Skilled Worker and Federal Skilled Trades Programs, and Canadian Experience Class

April 23, 2014 — Ottawa — Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander today announced new measures in key economic immigration programs to prepare for next year's launch of Express Entry, Canada's new active recruitment model. Express Entry will lead to a faster and more flexible economic immigration system that will address Canada's economic and labour market needs.

To prepare for the launch of Express Entry in 2015, Citizenship and Immigration Canada will begin accepting applications under new caps for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC), starting May 1, 2014. These measures will ensure a steady supply of skilled workers who are settling in Canada permanently and helping to supplement the Canadian workforce in areas where there are skills shortages.

With the FSWP backlog on track for elimination this year, a new cap of 25,000 applications will provide the appropriate number of applications to support expected admissions in 2015. The list of eligible occupations – reflecting the latest labour market needs – will be more than doubled, from 24 to 50 occupations.

To support Canada's need for skilled trades people, the FSTP cap will be increased to 5,000 applications. All 90 skilled trades designated under the program regulations will now be eligible for consideration, although sub-caps remain in order to ensure appropriate representation of occupations.

The CEC cap will be re-set at 8,000 applications, as of May 1, 2014, to cover the transition period leading up to Express Entry.

The full set of Ministerial Instructions will be available in the Canada Gazette on April 26, 2014.

Quick facts
•These are the last FSWP, FSTP and CEC applications that will be accepted under the current system before Express Entry launches in January 2015.
•Application caps ensure that the immigration programs continue to address labour market needs and that backlogs are not created.
•The latest FSWP occupation list was developed based on recent labour market data from Employment and Social Development Canada and input from the provinces and territories on regional labour market needs.
•Canada's Economic Action Plan 2014 will invest $14 million over two years and $4.7 million per year ongoing to ensure the successful implementation of Express Entry.

Quote


“With these measures in place for our key economic programs, our government is ensuring our immigration system is addressing Canada's economic and labour market needs while reducing backlogs and improving processing times. We look forward to the launch of Express Entry next January, which will be a major step forward in attracting the skilled workers we need and have them working in Canada faster.”

Chris Alexander, Canada's Citizenship and Immigration Minister


Going by these key words in bold, it is all in preparation towards express entry in January 2015. Abrams and krochak immigration law firm in Canada says it will run between may 1 2014 to Dec 31 2014. If CIC and its VOs can handle 5000 applications in a year as promised then it will be absolutely impossible to handle 25000 applications in just 8 months unless a miracle happens. What I think CIC is trying to do is to avoid pressure towards the start of the express entry by telling potential applicants to prepare well ahead of time, process their applications in readiness to feed it into the express entry in Jan 2015, hence the use of key words such as prepare as the heading of this news release and paragraph 2 and also to support expected admission in 2015 in paragraph 3. So my conclusion is dat though its FSW in a way but will change course to express entry. I think it wont even get to the VOs cos they are expected to clear all backlogs including fsw 2013 by dec 2014.
So cic will shortlist for fsw 2014 from this pool of applicant, create a portal where applicants that were successfully shortlisted meet employers, applicants get expression of interest and then move on with the formal processing to the VOs. From what I see this is going to take longer and harder for fsw 2014 going forward becos their fate will lie with employers as against the old process where the cic and to a large extent is determined by the VO. So you may b lucky to get offer and otherwise.
With this VOs now know they have to fast track and clear backlogs in readiness for this new applications that will be fed into the express entry unless cic minister and the government of Canada are only trying to be politically correct as they've always been by telling us processing year of a year without ever fulfilling it.

cheers
Your submission is on point kit01. I believe that the FSW about to kick off in May will be in tandem with the Express Entry of January 2015. I guess that the Canadian government over the years has realized that immigrants are usually not ready to contribute to the economy on arrival because they lack the certification they need to fit into their regulated professions. So I think that come Jan 2015,they'll select those who are more ready to ''hit the ground running'' first!!! On my own part,I've started my certification process so that I can work in my regulated profession as soon as possible on arrival in Canada by God's grace. I even started my certification process before applying for the 2013 FSWP. I also urge everyone in this cool forum to do so(that is for those who haven't started already). We can do it guys. Let us hit the ground running.

In God I trust. Cheers
 

thebaft

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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
Vol. 148, No. 17 — April 26, 2014

GOVERNMENT NOTICES
DEPARTMENT OF CITIZENSHIP AND IMMIGRATION
IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE PROTECTION ACT


Updated Ministerial Instructions
Notice is hereby given, under subsection 87.3(6) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (IRPA), that the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration has established the following Ministerial Instructions that, in the opinion of the Minister, will best support the attainment of the immigration goals established by the Government of Canada.

Overview
Authority for these Ministerial Instructions is derived from section 87.3 of the IRPA. Instructions are directed to officers and the Minister’s delegates who are charged with handling and/or reviewing applications for permanent or temporary visas to enter Canada.

The Instructions are consistent with the IRPA objectives as laid out in section 3 of the Act and are compliant with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The Instructions do not apply to refugees or protected persons or persons making a request on humanitarian or compassionate grounds from within Canada.

The Instructions respect all previously established accords and agreements, including the Quebec-Canada Accord, and all existing agreements with provinces and territories.

These Ministerial Instructions identify eligibility criteria for applications and requests for certain immigration categories. Applications meeting these criteria are eligible for processing under these Instructions.

These Instructions will come into force on May 1, 2014, and apply to applications received by designated Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) offices on or after May 1, 2014.

All applications received by designated CIC offices prior to May 1, 2014, shall continue to be considered for processing according to the Ministerial Instructions in place at the time of their receipt.

Any categories for which Instructions are not specifically issued shall continue to be processed in the usual manner, as per processing priorities established by the Department.

Economic Class Applications
These Instructions are intended to manage the processing of new applications received for the Federal Skilled Worker Class, Federal Skilled Trades Class, and Canadian Experience Class in order to help address key labour market pressures faced by the Canadian economy while enabling CIC to prepare for the introduction of a new application management system.

Federal Skilled Worker Class
Cap on the number of applications to be processed
A maximum of 25 500 new complete applications submitted for the Federal Skilled Worker Class, without an offer of arranged employment, will be considered for processing for the period of May 1, 2014, to April 30, 2015, unless otherwise indicated in a future Ministerial Instruction. The maximum of 25 500 new complete applications is allocated as follows:

1. A maximum of 25 000 applications will be considered for processing under an occupation list stream. Within the 25 000 cap, a maximum of 1 000 applications submitted for each eligible occupation set out below will be considered for processing; and

2. A maximum of 500 applications will be considered for processing under a PhD student/graduate stream.

For further clarity, there is no limit on the number of new applications with offers of arranged employment that will be considered for processing.

In calculating the caps, applications will be considered in order of the date they are received. Applications received on the same date will be considered for processing having regard to routine office procedures.

Instructions for processing Federal Skilled Worker Class applications
In order to be included under the caps and considered for processing, applications must be completed according to the application kit requirements in place at the time the application is received by the designated office and must meet the criteria set out below.

Complete Federal Skilled Worker applications received by the Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on or after May 1, 2014, whose applicants meet the language threshold for the Federal Skilled Worker Class as set by the Minister pursuant to subsection 74(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (IRPR), in each of the four language abilities (speaking, oral comprehension, reading, writing); (see footnote 1) that provide evidence of the applicant having at least 1 year of continuous, full-time or equivalent part-time, paid work experience acquired in the last 10 years in the primary skilled occupation as specified in the application; (see footnote 2) and that do not exceed the caps set out above, shall be placed into processing if they meet one of the following three criteria:

1. Offer of arranged employment stream: Applications submitted with a qualifying offer of arranged employment as described in subsection 82(1) and consistent with the requirements of subsection 82(2) of the IRPR.

2. Occupation list stream: Applications from skilled workers who, as per the 2011 version of the National Occupational Classification (NOC), have experience in one of the following eligible occupations and have indicated this occupation as their primary occupation in their application:

0013 Senior managers — financial, communications and other business services
0015 Senior managers — trade, broadcasting and other services, n.e.c.
0111 Financial managers
0112 Human resources managers
0113 Purchasing managers
0121 Insurance, real estate and financial brokerage managers
0311 Managers in health care
0711 Construction managers
0712 Home building and renovation managers
0811 Managers in natural resources production and fishing
0911 Manufacturing managers
1111 Financial auditors and accountants
1112 Financial and investment analysts
1113 Securities agents, investment dealers and brokers
1114 Other financial officers
1123 Professional occupations in advertising, marketing and public relations
1212 Supervisors, finance and insurance office workers
1224 Property administrators
2113 Geoscientists and oceanographers
2131 Civil engineers
2132 Mechanical engineers
2133 Electrical and electronics engineers
2145 Petroleum engineers
2171 Information systems analysts and consultants
2172 Database analysts and data administrators
2173 Software engineers and designers
2174 Computer programmers and interactive media developers
2232 Mechanical engineering technologists and technicians
2234 Construction estimators
2241 Electrical and electronics engineering technologists and technicians
2243 Industrial instrument technicians and mechanics
2263 Inspectors in public and environmental health and occupational health and safety
2281 Computer network technicians
3011 Nursing co-ordinators and supervisors
3012 Registered nurses and registered psychiatric nurses
3111 Specialist physicians
3112 General practitioners and family physicians
3132 Dietitians and nutritionists
3141 Audiologists and speech-language pathologists
3142 Physiotherapists
3143 Occupational therapists
3214 Respiratory therapists, clinical perfusionists and cardiopulmonary technologists
3215 Medical radiation technologists
3216 Medical sonographers
3233 Licensed practical nurses
3234 Paramedical occupations
4011 University professors and lecturers
4151 Psychologists
4214 Early childhood educators and assistants
5125 Translators, terminologists and interpreters
3. PhD student/graduate stream

i. Applications from international students who are currently enrolled in a PhD program delivered by a provincially or territorially recognized private or public post-secondary educational institution located in Canada, who have completed at least two years towards their PhD, who are in good academic standing, and who are not recipients of a Government of Canada award requiring them to return to their home country to apply their knowledge and skills; (see footnote 3) or

ii. Applications from foreign nationals who have completed a PhD program from a provincially or territorially recognized private or public post-secondary educational institution located in Canada no more than 12 months prior to the date their application is received by the Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Applicants must not have received a Government of Canada award that required them to return to their home country to apply their knowledge and skills; or if they were a recipient of such an award, they must have satisfied the terms of the award. (see footnote 4)

In all cases, applicants meeting the criteria set out in Ministerial Instructions are still subject to the Federal Skilled Worker Class requirements and all other applicable requirements of the IRPA.

Federal Skilled Trades Class
Cap and sub-caps on the number of applications to be processed
A maximum of 5 000 new applications submitted for the Federal Skilled Trades Class will be considered for processing for the period of May 1, 2014, to April 30, 2015, unless otherwise indicated in a future Ministerial Instruction. Within the 5 000 cap, a maximum of 100 applications submitted for each of the 90 eligible skilled trade occupations will be considered for processing. For further clarity, caps apply irrespective of whether an application is made with a qualifying offer of employment or a certificate of qualification from a provincial or territorial apprenticeship authority.

In calculating the caps, applications will be considered in order of the date they are received. Applications received on the same date will be considered for processing having regard to routine office procedures.

Instructions for processing Federal Skilled Trades Class applications
In order to be included under the caps and considered for processing, applications must be completed according to the application kit requirements in place at the time the application is received by the designated office and must meet the criteria set out below.

Complete applications from skilled tradespersons received by the Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on or after May 1, 2014, whose applicants meet the language threshold for the Federal Skilled Trades Class as set by the Minister pursuant to subsection 74(1) of the IRPR, in each of the four language abilities (speaking, oral comprehension, reading, writing), (see footnote 5) and that do not exceed the identified caps, shall be placed into processing if they,

as per the 2011 version of the NOC, provide evidence of having at least two years (24 months) of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience, acquired in the last five years, in one of the 90 eligible skilled trade occupations (see footnote 6) listed in the NOC major groups and minor groups set out below:
Major Group 72, industrial, electrical and construction trades;
Major Group 73, maintenance and equipment operation trades;
Major Group 82, supervisors and technical occupations in natural resources, agriculture and related production;
Major Group 92, processing, manufacturing and utilities supervisors and central control operators;
Minor Group 632, chefs and cooks; and
Minor Group 633, butchers and bakers.
In all cases, applicants meeting the criteria set out in Ministerial Instructions are still subject to the Federal Skilled Trades Class requirements and all other applicable requirements of the IRPA.

Canadian Experience Class
Cap and sub-caps on the number of applications to be processed
A maximum of 8 000 new complete applications submitted for the Canadian Experience Class will be considered for processing for the period of May 1, 2014, to April 30, 2015, unless otherwise indicated in a future Ministerial Instruction. Within the 8 000 cap, a maximum of 200 complete applications submitted for each occupation at Skill Level B as per the 2011 version of the NOC will be considered for processing, except in the six occupations specified below. CIC will not consider for processing Canadian Experience Class applications for which the applicant claims work experience in one or more of the ineligible occupations set out below in support of their application, unless the applicant claims qualifying (see footnote 7) work experience in other NOC Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B occupations.

Ineligible NOC occupations:

1221 — Administrative officers
1241 — Administrative assistants
1311 — Accounting technicians and bookkeepers
6211 — Retail sales supervisors
6311 — Food service supervisors
6322 — Cooks
Once an application is placed into processing, an officer may refuse an application if the officer determines that the applicant has work experience in one or more of the six ineligible occupations listed above and the officer is not satisfied that the applicant has the required qualifying work experience in other NOC Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B occupations.

In all cases, applications placed into processing are still subject to the requirements of the Canadian Experience Class and all other applicable requirements under the IRPA.

For further clarity, there is no sub-cap on the number of new applications submitted at NOC Skill Type 0 or Skill Level A. However, these occupations are subject to the overall cap of 8 000 complete applications.

In calculating the caps, applications will be considered in order of the date they are received. Applications received on the same date will be considered for processing having regard to routine office procedures.

Instructions for processing Canadian Experience Class applications
In order to be included under the caps and considered for processing, applications must be completed according to the application kit requirements in place at the time the application is received by the Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and must meet the criteria set out below.

Complete Canadian Experience Class applications received by the Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia, on or after May 1, 2014, whose applicants meet the language threshold for the Canadian Experience Class as set by the Minister pursuant to subsection 74(1) of the IRPR, in each of the four language abilities (speaking, reading, writing, oral comprehension), (see footnote 8 ) that do not exceed the caps set out above and are not claiming work experience in one or more of the six ineligible occupations listed above in support of their application, shall be placed into processing.

In all cases, applicants meeting the criteria set out in Ministerial Instructions are still subject to the Canadian Experience Class requirements and all other applicable requirements of the IRPA.

Federal Immigrant Investor Class
The pause on the receipt of new applications in this class is renewed and will remain in place until further notice.

Federal Entrepreneur Class
The pause on the receipt of new applications in this class is renewed and will remain in place until further notice.

No humanitarian and compassionate requests to overcome requirements of Ministerial Instructions
Requests made on the basis of humanitarian and compassionate grounds from outside Canada that accompany any permanent resident application affected by Ministerial Instructions but not identified for processing under the Instructions will not be processed.

Retention/Disposition
Applicants whose applications do not meet the criteria described above shall be informed that their application does not qualify for processing and shall have their processing fee returned.

[17-1-o]

Footnotes:

Footnote 1
Meeting the language threshold is evidenced by the inclusion in the application of a test from a designated language testing organization. A designated language testing organization is an organization designated pursuant to subsection 74(3) of the IRPR. Test results must be less than two years old on the date on which the application is received by the Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Footnote 2
A skilled occupation is one that is listed in skill type 0 (managerial occupations) or skill level A (professional occupations) or B (technical occupations and skilled trades) in the 2011 version of the Canadian National Occupational Classification (NOC) matrix. Work experience will reflect the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the NOC, including the performance of a substantial number of the main duties and all of the essential duties described.
Footnote 3
Applicants are required to include, in their application package, a letter of attestation from the recognized provincial or territorial post-secondary education institution where they are pursuing their PhD. The letter shall contain the following attestations:
• That the applicant is currently enrolled in a PhD program and has completed at least two years towards obtaining the PhD; and
• That the applicant is deemed in good academic standing to the satisfaction of the institution.
The letter of attestation must be completed using the template included in the application kit, and signed by the Dean of Graduate Studies (or their delegate).
Applicants will also be required to declare that they are not a recipient of a Government of Canada award requiring them to return to their home country to apply their knowledge and skills, by completing the appropriate section in Schedule 3.
Footnote 4
Applicants are required to include, in their application package, official transcripts supplied by the recognized provincial or territorial post-secondary education institution where they completed their PhD, showing the awarding of a PhD. Applicants will also be required to declare, by completing the appropriate section in Schedule 3, that they were not a recipient of a Government of Canada award requiring them to return to their home country to apply their knowledge and skills; or if they were a recipient of such an award, they will be required to declare that they have satisfied the terms of the award, by completing the appropriate section in Schedule 3.
Footnote 5
Meeting the language threshold is evidenced by the inclusion in the application of a test from a designated language testing organization. A designated language testing organization is an organization designated pursuant to subsection 74(3) of the IRPR. Test results must be less than two years old on the date on which the application is received by the Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Footnote 6
Applicants must have two years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid work experience in one of the eligible occupations and not combined partial year experience in multiple occupations.
Footnote 7
Qualifying work experience is 12 months of authorized full-time, or the equivalent in part-time, paid Canadian skilled work experience in one or more NOC Skill Type 0, or Skill Level A or B occupations within the 36 months preceding the date on which the application is received. Any period of employment during which the applicant was engaged in full-time study or any periods of self-employment will not be included in calculating the period of qualifying work experience.
Footnote 8
Meeting the language threshold is evidenced by the inclusion in the application of a test from a designated language testing organization. A designated language testing organization is an organization designated pursuant to subsection 74(3) of the IRPR. Test results must be less than two years old on the date on which the application is received by the Centralized Intake Office in Sydney, Nova Scotia.


Source:
http://gazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2014/2014-04-26/html/notice-avis-eng.php#d107_a
 

thebaft

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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
NwaMarie,

Welcome to the club! Your view is the same as mine.

NwaMarie said:
Hi everyone,

I'm new here. I'm pleased to finally find a forum for FSW 2013 applicants specifically for Nigerians.
My details are as follows: NOC code : 3211
Application received by CIO on September 3,2013
PER : November 27,2013
Visa Office: Accra
Application status : In process.

From the little research I've done so far,Accra VO hasn't sent any medical request to any FSW 2013 applicant but many other visa offices have already started doing so (especially New Delhi,CPP-O,London etc). Quite a number of applicants from these countries have already started receiving their PR visas. Accra seems to be attending to 2011/2012 applicants for now. I really thought the FSW 2013 would be very fast.

Does anyone have a different view??

Thanks
 

Gofame

Hero Member
Oct 16, 2013
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NwaMarie said:
Hi everyone,

I'm new here. I'm pleased to finally find a forum for FSW 2013 applicants specifically for Nigerians.
My details are as follows: NOC code : 3211
Application received by CIO on September 3,2013
PER : November 27,2013
Visa Office: Accra
Application status : In process.

From the little research I've done so far,Accra VO hasn't sent any medical request to any FSW 2013 applicant but many other visa offices have already started doing so (especially New Delhi,CPP-O,London etc). Quite a number of applicants from these countries have already started receiving their PR visas. Accra seems to be attending to 2011/2012 applicants for now. I really thought the FSW 2013 would be very fast.

Does anyone have a different view??

Thanks
Welcome on board NwaMarie, I sent you a PM(Personal Message)
 

NwaMarie

Hero Member
Apr 25, 2014
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Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
NOC Code......
3211
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
3-9-2013
AOR Received.
27-11-2013
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
7/10/2014
Med's Done....
27/10/2014
Passport Req..
8/12/2014
VISA ISSUED...
15/12/2014
Gofame said:
Welcome on board NwaMarie, I sent you a PM(Personal Message)
Hi Gofame,I just replied your PM. :)