Nigerians that have applied for Federal Skilled Workers 2013 program

[GENTLEANDREW]

Thanks a lot DyDx.Your thought line is well noted and appreciated.Some of the things that might not really be appealing about that forum is that,the processes involve then and now is diffrent.They have gone way far with their files•Yes they can be part of us or vice versa
I read their discussion and felt that they have really done well.Some of them do respond to our questions but there are times that you ask questions and you do not get response.I strongly identify with that forum and know that with time and as one advance from one stage to the other,we shall be asking our seniors questions and would expect our seniors to act like seniors.

This year`s FSW is quite different; the major reason for setting up this forum.We are all naijas and are expected to work together•

 

[phunrae]

Mandie,

Dnt no ao to respond to this cos u ve nt answered my question nd i dnt want to sound angry so i ll say that it is impt to note dat pple to ask ques bcos dey re @ d verge of losin it or wants to get frustrated. I read post from other forum and see ao quesy re answad, do we use NDVO as a yardstick for processing time? A yes it mite wrk or a No dnt cos of so so so so reasn...... cld ve done d trick nt d frustration gist.
They evn make assumptions, calculations nd oda meaningful tins but wat do we see hia, anybody askin ques is eida impatient or frustrated haba! Den we mite as well nt comment or ask ques again just wait to say congrats wen pple receive MR, PPR nd odas............oh plzzzzzz lets b more helpful wiv our response

My dear friend one thing you should have by now is PATIENCE. And another advice.. Never ever compare AVO to NDVO... You will be more frustrated.

Wish you guys all the best in this journey.
*Mandie*

 

[thebaft]

Mandie,

Dnt no ao to respond to this cos u ve nt answered my question nd i dnt want to sound angry so i ll say that it is impt to note dat pple to ask ques bcos dey re @ d verge of losin it or wants to get frustrated. I read post from other forum and see ao quesy re answad, do we use NDVO as a yardstick for processing time? A yes it mite wrk or a No dnt cos of so so so so reasn...... cld ve done d trick nt d frustration gist.
They evn make assumptions, calculations nd oda meaningful tins but wat do we see hia, anybody askin ques is eida impatient or frustrated haba! Den we mite as well nt comment or ask ques again just wait to say congrats wen pple receive MR, PPR nd odas............oh plzzzzzz lets b more helpful wiv our response

phunrae,

Actually, I do not see anything wrong in the comments of our senior MI2 and MI3 applicants. I am sure they meant no harm. A few months ago, MI8 applicants were trying to figure out how CIC works. Now we are trying to figure out how AVO works. No one knows for sure, but the MI2/MI3 applicants definitely know more than us. The MI2/MI3 applicants are only sharing their waiting experiences with you... and they have found out first hand that waiting is the name of the game. I am sure that Mandie meant that you are anxious and not frustrated. I myself, am anxious about the whole process.

Apart from being anxious, I am also optimistic for the following reasons:

1. MI5 placed a pause on FSW 2012 to give the various VOs time to clear backlogs for MI2/MI3. To me, that kind of subtracts one year from our waiting time (IMHO).
2. Introduction of ECA has made it easier to verify educational qualifications
3. Introduction of eMedical facilities makes it faster to get PPRs after MRs as CIC can view your medical results more quickly.
4. Comparison of the documents checklists for MI3 and MI8, shows that the MI8 document checklist is more detailed and demanding.
5. Our Immigration minister will not be lying about the one year processing period. For me, approximate estimate of one year should range between 6 - 18 months.
6. MI8 applicants are much more fewer than MI2/MI3 applicants.

However, all this would not make sense if the AVO staff members were true disciples of Parkison, who stated that “work expands to fill the time available for its completion” and from the CIC website, the time available for completion is 27 months for AVO.

So, be patient ... don't be frustrated ... wait for your own turn... be optimistic! I know we have to wait a while for AVO to start processing our applications, but I know that we do not have to wait too long ...

 

[DyDx]

Thanks a lot DyDx.Your thought line is well noted and appreciated.Some of the things that might not really be appealing about that forum is that,the processes involve then and now is diffrent.They have gone way far with their files•Yes they can be part of us or vice versa
I read their discussion and felt that they have really done well.Some of them do respond to our questions but there are times that you ask questions and you do not get response.I strongly identify with that forum and know that with time and as one advance from one stage to the other,we shall be asking our seniors questions and would expect our seniors to act like seniors.

This year`s FSW is quite different; the major reason for setting up this forum.We are all naijas and are expected to work together•

Hi Bro, setting up this forum for New Applicants is spot-on, especially to help monitor and benchmark progress made in one another's application. But let me quickly say that after receipt of PER and file transfer to Accra (Accra sometimes send AOR), you join the queue for thesame process at Accra viz:... additional document request (sometimes), interview (rarely, but possible), Background/Security check (done at anytime), MR+RPRF, Passport Request (PR) and PRV+COPR collection. Although, I believe this year's applications will be processed faster.

As for seniors response to questions raised, I encourage you could send PM as well to some persons if answers are not coming on time; and you can also search on that page with key words, most times answers to thesame or similar questions will pop-out. I believe and proclaim the saying that 'The purpose of inheritance is that 2 generations do not have to work for thesame thing' ;so leverage is key. We are committed to a common goal and God will perfect our expectations; no retreat, until we succeed...... Permanent Residents of Canada.
Cheers
DyDx

 

[thebaft]

Hello all,

I came across these two data sets from CIC that might help us determine what the processing timelines for MI8 are.

The first data set shows the cases/people that CIC has processed in the past few years with emphasis on April 1 2012 - March 31 2013.
http://data.gc.ca/data/en/dataset/427337d0-7c36-4fed-8428-c6a63f8c19b3

The second data set shows the pending cases/people that CIC is yet to issue visas aka THE BACKLOG :'( :'( :'( as at April 9, 2013.
http://data.gc.ca/data/en/dataset/b6f7c54e-ef4b-4ec1-8dde-7315e97d18eb

So, as at April 9, 2013 the Accra VO has 501 pending cases (6 yet to be checked for eligibility, 392 awaiting selection decision and 103 cases awaiting results of medical and security checks etc., so a decision can be made). Note, these numbers do not include MI8 applicants and MI3 applicants with job offers that applied after April 9, 2013.

Between April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013, the Accra VO processed 639 cases (5 Pre-C-50 cases, 615 MI1 cases and 19 MI2 cases). No MI3 application processing was completed before March 31, 2013. With 250 working days in the time period (i.e. 260 working days - ~10 public holidays), we can assume that AVO processed about 2 - 3 FSW cases per working day (639 cases/250 working days).

If we apply this ratio to the backlog, we can assume that Accra VO will complete processing of backlogs by 196 working days after April 1, 2013, i.e. by December 31, 2013. However, if we include delays caused by the PAFSO strike, then we may need to add 26 weeks to the time, and this will now give us a new backlog completion date of around June 30, 2014.

Even though the Accra VO was not fully shutdown by PAFSO, I am not sure if they were processing any applications during the strike period. If they were processing cases, then the 26 weeks need not be added. Also, MI8 cases might be opened for selection decision during that this backlog clearing period.

So ... my optimistic wait continues ...

 

[phunrae]

Nothin wrg but just need constructive response lik u just did. Anxious and optimistic but most definetly not frustrated.Thanks a bunch

phunrae,

Actually, I do not see anything wrong in the comments of our senior MI2 and MI3 applicants. I am sure they meant no harm. A few months ago, MI8 applicants were trying to figure out how CIC works. Now we are trying to figure out how AVO works. No one knows for sure, but the MI2/MI3 applicants definitely know more than us. The MI2/MI3 applicants are only sharing their waiting experiences with you... and they have found out first hand that waiting is the name of the game. I am sure that Mandie meant that you are anxious and not frustrated. I myself, am anxious about the whole process.

Apart from being anxious, I am also optimistic for the following reasons:

1. MI5 placed a pause on FSW 2012 to give the various VOs time to clear backlogs for MI2/MI3. To me, that kind of subtracts one year from our waiting time (IMHO).
2. Introduction of ECA has made it easier to verify educational qualifications
3. Introduction of eMedical facilities makes it faster to get PPRs after MRs as CIC can view your medical results more quickly.
4. Comparison of the documents checklists for MI3 and MI8, shows that the MI8 document checklist is more detailed and demanding.
5. Our Immigration minister will not be lying about the one year processing period. For me, approximate estimate of one year should range between 6 - 18 months.
6. MI8 applicants are much more fewer than MI2/MI3 applicants.

However, all this would not make sense if the AVO staff members were true disciples of Parkison, who stated that “work expands to fill the time available for its completion” and from the CIC website, the time available for completion is 27 months for AVO.

So, be patient ... don't be frustrated ... wait for your own turn... be optimistic! I know we have to wait a while for AVO to start processing our applications, but I know that we do not have to wait too long ...

 

[Anvaller]

Nothin wrg but just need constructive response lik u just did. Anxious and optimistic but most definetly not frustrated.Thanks a bunch

phunrae relax, it's funny that I stumbled on the exchange u are talking about back then when it happened. The guys from that thread did not scold u, I think it's unfair to think they did. They only told u to be patient that it's all about waiting, which is the absolute truth. And I also saw how u asked ur question, u asked in a way that didn't help, at least the one that I saw.

U were not specific, u only lamented just like the other guys who had been waiting for more than 2 years were lamenting, At that point, ur lamentation fell out of place bcos u just applied few months back. U should have been very very specific with ur enquiry if u want to ask them questions, not just saying "u wonder when they'd start attending to u" Do u really think u should have said that in the face of frustration from ppl that had been waiting for over 2 years? U need to bear it in mind that each and every one of them also thought (like u are thinking now) that their processing was not going be more than 1 yr to finalize and now it is over 2 years and they are still waiting. So do u think these ppl were wrong to have advised u to be patient? they are advising from their experience. If u needed a specific information, u should have been specific.

And u referenced NDVO, go and study their thread very well and see how very careful they are when they ask themselves questions and see how they rubbish each other if they think a question is out of place. I believe they can be more mean than the Nigerian thread could be. I have seen a lot of face offs on this forum, one just need to be careful and also understand the core objective of a thread when u bump into it.

My advice to u, think about been a part of pioneering a new trend, 2013 application is more like a new trend the bitter truth is that the old applicants can not be so committed to ur plight most especially if u are asking a question that doesn't conform with their own experience which they can easily tell u. Start looking more into the direction of:
1) Doing ur own research and fishing out information specific to u by urselves
2) Coming back to the forum and look at exchanging and sharing it specifically with 2013 applicants like u. Cos nobody will take u (2013 applicants) more seriously than ur own selves
3) Cross check difficult information with old applicants in case the same process still applies.

Good luck.

 

[pickabeau]

Contact Call Centre telephone number: 1-888-242‑2100

To know the status of your application by calling CIC
from outside Canada dial - 0016139444000
select
1 for English then
1 for foreign affair
2 for immigration
call is being transferred to CIC then
1 for English
2 for status
1 for PR
8 digit client id number will be asked listen the request 3 times without entering client id number
remember they might tell you we don't have access to the system, you should call them 1 more day, if they says again try it again.
tell them i have an application in progress and i want to know the client ID number.

 

[phunrae]

HmmmMmmmmmmm, u must ve also read my comment abt d scold........dint take it serios @ all, I only reacted to the frustration comment Mandie mentioned and also was referin to d 2013 forum pioneered by Isand......., evrybody cnt stat a trend we already ve abt 3 for nigerians dats y we shd make dese work esp wiv d help of d snrs, d response sounds as if we ve waitd for 3yrs so u go and wait too, some of us started way back 2011 too but only got lucky in 2013 and so patience is inevitable.

I guess I got Mandie's msg wrg so I apologise but tanxs for your comment and point taken, I will try not to lament and ask more specific questions as you have advised. THank you very much and I pray for more positive response from accra.






quote author=Anvaller link=topic=160551.msg2639121#msg2639121 date=1381742127]
phunrae relax, it's funny that I stumbled on the exchange u are talking about back then when it happened. The guys from that thread did not scold u, I think it's unfair to think they did. They only told u to be patient that it's all about waiting, which is the absolute truth. And I also saw how u asked ur question, u asked in a way that didn't help, at least the one that I saw.

U were not specific, u only lamented just like the other guys who had been waiting for more than 2 years were lamenting, At that point, ur lamentation fell out of place bcos u just applied few months back. U should have been very very specific with ur enquiry if u want to ask them questions, not just saying "u wonder when they'd start attending to u" Do u really think u should have said that in the face of frustration from ppl that had been waiting for over 2 years? U need to bear it in mind that each and every one of them also thought (like u are thinking now) that their processing was not going be more than 1 yr to finalize and now it is over 2 years and they are still waiting. So do u think these ppl were wrong to have advised u to be patient? they are advising from their experience. If u needed a specific information, u should have been specific.

And u referenced NDVO, go and study their thread very well and see how very careful they are when they ask themselves questions and see how they rubbish each other if they think a question is out of place. I believe they can be more mean than the Nigerian thread could be. I have seen a lot of face offs on this forum, one just need to be careful and also understand the core objective of a thread when u bump into it.

My advice to u, think about been a part of pioneering a new trend, 2013 application is more like a new trend the bitter truth is that the old applicants can not be so committed to ur plight most especially if u are asking a question that doesn't conform with their own experience which they can easily tell u. Start looking more into the direction of:
1) Doing ur own research and fishing out information specific to u by urselves
2) Coming back to the forum and look at exchanging and sharing it specifically with 2013 applicants like u. Cos nobody will take u (2013 applicants) more seriously than ur own selves
3) Cross check difficult information with old applicants in case the same process still applies.

Good luck.
[/quote]

 

[Anvaller]

HmmmMmmmmmmm, u must ve also read my comment abt d scold........dint take it serios @ all, I only reacted to the frustration comment Mandie mentioned and also was referin to d 2013 forum pioneered by Isand......., evrybody cnt stat a trend we already ve abt 3 for nigerians dats y we shd make dese work esp wiv d help of d snrs, d response sounds as if we ve waitd for 3yrs so u go and wait too, some of us started way back 2011 too but only got lucky in 2013 and so patience is inevitable.

I guess I got Mandie's msg wrg so I apologise but tanxs for your comment and point taken, I will try not to lament and ask more specific questions as you have advised. THank you very much and I pray for more positive response from accra.

Ok thanks for understanding my message, I didn't actually mean starting a new thread, I meant pioneering in terms of bringing information to ur thread (this thread) which will stimulate others to do the same and also encourage traffic. The more traffic the more information flow. Everything is gonna be fine, I don't wanna raise false hope but I sincerely believe that u guys would finalize ur cases faster than us the waiting applicants because cases to be processed have grossly been reduced for 2013/2014 which means less busy VOs.

Good luck

 

[dada-karma]

Mandie,

Dnt no ao to respond to this cos u ve nt answered my question nd i dnt want to sound angry so i ll say that it is impt to note dat pple to ask ques bcos dey re @ d verge of losin it or wants to get frustrated. I read post from other forum and see ao quesy re answad, do we use NDVO as a yardstick for processing time? A yes it mite wrk or a No dnt cos of so so so so reasn...... cld ve done d trick nt d frustration gist.
They evn make assumptions, calculations nd oda meaningful tins but wat do we see hia, anybody askin ques is eida impatient or frustrated haba! Den we mite as well nt comment or ask ques again just wait to say congrats wen pple receive MR, PPR nd odas............oh plzzzzzz lets b more helpful wiv our response

Phunrae,
I must first and foremost say 'sorry' for misjudging what Mandie actually meant in her response to yours. I'm quite sure thats not what she meant.
Let me quickly tell you that those assumptions, calculations et al you see in other forums are just 'assumptions' as they sound and are.
Nobody in the forum 'except if we do have CIC staff as a member' can tell for sure how the process is gonna go this year. We have seen cases where one has been sent MR and stays for 10months without PPR and yet seen someone who got MR and in 2 weeks got PPR. It could be kinda tricky
Also, talking about NDVO and AVO. We cannot assume that the time to process the application are same. Please visit the link below for more info:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-ec.asp

Let's continue to be our brother's keepers. We shall all be favoured IJN.
All izz well!
Dada-Karma

 

[dada-karma]

HmmmMmmmmmmm, u must ve also read my comment abt d scold........dint take it serios @ all, I only reacted to the frustration comment Mandie mentioned and also was referin to d 2013 forum pioneered by Isand......., evrybody cnt stat a trend we already ve abt 3 for nigerians dats y we shd make dese work esp wiv d help of d snrs, d response sounds as if we ve waitd for 3yrs so u go and wait too, some of us started way back 2011 too but only got lucky in 2013 and so patience is inevitable.

I guess I got Mandie's msg wrg so I apologise but tanxs for your comment and point taken, I will try not to lament and ask more specific questions as you have advised. THank you very much and I pray for more positive response from accra.






quote author=Anvaller link=topic=160551.msg2639121#msg2639121 date=1381742127]
phunrae relax, it's funny that I stumbled on the exchange u are talking about back then when it happened. The guys from that thread did not scold u, I think it's unfair to think they did. They only told u to be patient that it's all about waiting, which is the absolute truth. And I also saw how u asked ur question, u asked in a way that didn't help, at least the one that I saw.

U were not specific, u only lamented just like the other guys who had been waiting for more than 2 years were lamenting, At that point, ur lamentation fell out of place bcos u just applied few months back. U should have been very very specific with ur enquiry if u want to ask them questions, not just saying "u wonder when they'd start attending to u" Do u really think u should have said that in the face of frustration from ppl that had been waiting for over 2 years? U need to bear it in mind that each and every one of them also thought (like u are thinking now) that their processing was not going be more than 1 yr to finalize and now it is over 2 years and they are still waiting. So do u think these ppl were wrong to have advised u to be patient? they are advising from their experience. If u needed a specific information, u should have been specific.

And u referenced NDVO, go and study their thread very well and see how very careful they are when they ask themselves questions and see how they rubbish each other if they think a question is out of place. I believe they can be more mean than the Nigerian thread could be. I have seen a lot of face offs on this forum, one just need to be careful and also understand the core objective of a thread when u bump into it.

My advice to u, think about been a part of pioneering a new trend, 2013 application is more like a new trend the bitter truth is that the old applicants can not be so committed to ur plight most especially if u are asking a question that doesn't conform with their own experience which they can easily tell u. Start looking more into the direction of:
1) Doing ur own research and fishing out information specific to u by urselves
2) Coming back to the forum and look at exchanging and sharing it specifically with 2013 applicants like u. Cos nobody will take u (2013 applicants) more seriously than ur own selves
3) Cross check difficult information with old applicants in case the same process still applies.

Good luck.

Phunrae,
Nice one... Thats the spirit. I guess you now got the point in a clearer light. God'll perfect all that concerns us IJN.

@Anvaller, thanks a bunch for taking your time in shedding more light on this issue. I wish God's continuous favour, you and all yours!

@All, please lets continue to keep the faith, believe, hope and pray... In no time, we'll smile for joy.
Good luck to us all.

Dada-Karma

 

[phunrae]

Amen, tanxs

Phunrae,
I must first and foremost say 'sorry' for misjudging what Mandie actually meant in her response to yours. I'm quite sure thats not what she meant.
Let me quickly tell you that those assumptions, calculations et al you see in other forums are just 'assumptions' as they sound and are.
Nobody in the forum 'except if we do have CIC staff as a member' can tell for sure how the process is gonna go this year. We have seen cases where one has been sent MR and stays for 10months without PPR and yet seen someone who got MR and in 2 weeks got PPR. It could be kinda tricky
Also, talking about NDVO and AVO. We cannot assume that the time to process the application are same. Please visit the link below for more info:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm-ec.asp

Let's continue to be our brother's keepers. We shall all be favoured IJN.
All izz well!
Dada-Karma

 

[GENTLEANDREW]

Background & Security Checks

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
...
The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed".
...

 

[GENTLEANDREW]

What Happens Next After Submitting Your Application

The table below represents the phases of the assessment and processing.
Phase: Completeness check

Citizenship and Immigration Canada reviews your application to make sure that:

all required fields in your application forms are complete,
all required documents are submitted from Document Checklist (IMM 5612), and
the correct processing fee payment has been made

If your application is:

incomplete or;
the allowable cap limit has been reached,

your entire package (including your payment) will be returned to you with a letter explaining why it is being returned.
Phase: Eligibility Review

An officer at the CIO will make a final determination as to whether you meet all the eligibility criteria and your application is eligible for processing.

If your application is not eligible for processing, you will be sent a letter that:

explains the reason(s) why your application is not eligible for processing, and
confirms that a refund for the processing fee will be issued.

Phase: Selection and Admissibility

If your application is eligible for processing, your application will be assessed against the following requirements:

minimum requirements
selection factors
sufficient funds
admissibility (criminality, security, medical)

Note: If the initial assessment of your score for points against the selection factors is equal to or greater than the pass mark, your application will be sent by the CIO to the appropriate visa office for further processing and a final decision. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, or do not meet the pass mark against the selection factors, your application will be refused. In either case, a refund of processing fees will not be issued at this stage of the application process.


Important information
Medical requirements

All applicants must undergo a medical examination.

You and your family members, whether they will be accompanying you or not, must undergo and pass a medical examination. To pass the medical examination you or your family members must not have a condition that:

is a danger to public health or safety, or
would cause excessive demand on health or social services in Canada.

Examples of “excessive demand” include ongoing hospitalization or institutional care for a physical or mental illness.

Important information. You must inform us immediately of any change in your marital status or your family composition (e.g. marriage, common-law relationship, separation, divorce, birth of a child, adoption of a child, death, etc). Any family member who has not been examined before you become a permanent resident can never be sponsored by you in the future.

Instructions
Information on medical instructions will be provided to you. When you receive your assessment notice you will also receive medical forms for yourself (and any accompanying dependants if applicable), instructions and how to access a list of doctors in your area who are authorized to conduct immigration medical examinations (see below). You are not required to have a medical examination before you submit your application forms.

Exam validity
The medical examination results are valid for 12 months from the date of the first medical examination. If the processing of your application for permanent residence is not completed during this time, you will have to undergo another complete medical examination.

Authorized doctors
Only certain designated doctors can do the medical examination. You must see a physician on Canada’s list of Panel Physicians. Note that the physician is only responsible for conducting a medical examination; he or she cannot give you any advice on the immigration process.
Factors that can facilitate processing

There are certain things you can do to help ensure that your application is processed as fast as possible:

make sure that all the documentation and information requested are provided with your application
advise the visa office, where you submitted your application, of any change to your contact information. This includes:
mailing address
telephone number
facsimile number (fax)
e-mail address

Factors that may delay processing

The following factors may delay the processing of your application:

unclear photocopies of documents
contact information that is unclear, illegible, incorrect or blocked by your internet server
documents not accompanied by a certified English or French translation
information and documents provided required independent verification
a medical condition that may require additional tests or consultations
a criminal or security problem
family situations such as impending divorce, or custody or maintenance issues, or completion of a legal adoption
consultation is required with other offices in Canada and abroad

H&C considerations

The Ministerial Instructions do not permit the consideration of humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) requests for exemption from immigration legislation, unless the applicant meets the requirements for processing under one of the two categories identified in the Federal Skilled Worker class.

This means that requests for exemptions on H&C grounds should only be submitted after it has been determined that your application qualifies for processing under the ministerial instructions.

Note: Requests in other classes will continue to be processed at Visa Offices.

Permanent resident status

If your application is successful, you and your family members will receive permanent resident visas. You will become permanent residents of Canada when you move to Canada within the validity of your visa(s). Some conditions will apply:

You will remain a permanent resident until you become a Canadian citizen, as long as you spend at least two years of each five year period in Canada.
You may leave and re-enter Canada as often as you wish.

Rights

As permanent residents, you and your family members will have the right to:

live, study and work in Canada for as long as you remain permanent residents
access most social benefits accorded to Canadian citizens (see Limitations).
apply for Canadian citizenship, and if granted, apply for a Canadian passport once you have been a legal permanent resident for three of the four previous years.

Limitations

There are a few limitations on permanent residents:

You cannot vote in certain elections.
You may be ineligible for certain jobs requiring high-level security clearances.
If you or any of your family members commit a serious crime, you or your family members may be stripped of permanent resident status and deported from Canada.

Obligations

As permanent residents, you will also have the same legal obligations as Canadians, such as paying taxes and respecting all federal, provincial, and municipal laws.
The Permanent Resident Card

All new permanent residents will be issued a card as part of the process. Cards will be mailed to your home address soon after you become a permanent resident. For more information on the Permanent Resident Card, visit our website.
Checking application status online

You can check the status of your application online once you receive your file number by doing the following:

Go to the CIC website;
Select Check application status;
Follow the instructions provided.

Protecting your information

Your personal information is:

only available to Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) and Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) employees who need to see it in order to provide the services to you, and
not disclosed to anyone else except as permitted under the provisions of the Privacy Act.

For more information. You can obtain additional information on the protection of your data by visiting the Help Centre on our website.
How to contact CIC
Within Canada

CIC Call Centre:

1 888 242-2100 (toll-free)

Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., your local time

If you are deaf, deafened or hard of hearing, or you have a speech impediment and use a text telephone, you can access the TTY service from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. your local time by calling: 1-888-576-8502 (in Canada only).
Outside Canada

Contact a visa office at a Canadian:

Embassy,
High Commission or
Consulate

Consult the local phone pages or the CIC website for addresses, phone numbers and website address