Nominee Programs to discontinue in 2013?!

[idoit]

Hi all,
I was informed that Nominee Programs are going to be discontinued in early 2013. Can someone confirm this or shed some light on when exactly this might happen?
This is so saddening as immigrant authorities are really changing rules for worse.
Happy holidays by the way.

 

[duiusa]

Hi all,
I was informed that Nominee Programs are going to be discontinued in early 2013. Can someone confirm this or shed some light on when exactly this might happen?
This is so saddening as immigrant authorities are really changing rules for worse.
Happy holidays by the way.

Where did u read that?

 

[gn53914]

Who 'informed' you ? Seeing the new 2013 CEC rule and other initiatives to invite more immigrants I strongly doubt any discontinuation on PNP front.

 

[idoit]

I was searching for it and couldn't find anything about it and therefore opened this thread, but as for your questions:

The International Student Advisor at my university informed me and he was certain that this will happen, but as for time he wasn't sure. He said, it might even take place on Jan 1, 2013!!!
Well, I don't know but if this happens, I'm screwed! The immigration authorities should either inform the public about such changes in advance and make it clear. I was one of students who were affected in 2010 when rules changed 'overnight' and in a week I became ineligible to apply for PR!!! I honestly hope this won't happen now that I want to apply for NSNP.

Any one else knowing about this from a more legit source?

 

[gn53914]

There will be many who would get screwed. This is one of the major reason why International students prefer Canada over United states. Jan 1 is not far now when new CIC immigration rules are being introduced but with all that I followed there has been a strong urge to support more immigrants by flexible laws. I can see no logical reason why PNP would be changed..let's wait and watch though!

 

[umairfarooqch]

well... i think its a false news.....

bcoz i received an email from PNP... that this year's quota is over.... i'll receive my application no in the end of Jan,2013...

also they have increase the no of nominations....

http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNPNEW.html

so chill....

 

[idoit]

so chill....

Thanks Umair. I hope you are right! Honestly, I doubt piece of information is right and I told the advisor too but he was certain that this WILL happen!!!!!

Mind sharing what letter from PNP mentioned exactly (obviously omitting your personal stuff you don't want to share).
Thanks

 

[duiusa]

well... i think its a false news.....

bcoz i received an email from PNP... that this year's quota is over.... i'll receive my application no in the end of Jan,2013...

also they have increase the no of nominations....

http://www.ontarioimmigration.ca/en/pnp/OI_PNPNEW.html

so chill....

if you don't mind can you explain lil bit more in detail Quota thing...

 

[idoit]

Sidenote: Quoting from a friend of mine:

Well, it seems PNPs differ from each other. I live in Nova Scotia and the following might be relevant to my fellow NSns (hahaha cool abbreviation, eh? ):

The new Canadian Experience Class in the Federal Immigration Program is the reason PNP is being phased out, albeit up to each province's discretion. So NS is going with that, as they told us. Nothing yet is official thus you can't find anything on their website. Yet.
So better to be in Ontario that NS eh?

 

[badalpharm]

I guess following table of target nomination may help

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/notices/notice-levels2013.asp

 

[ronaldoyaronaldo]

Sidenote: Quoting from a friend of mine:

Well, it seems PNPs differ from each other. I live in Nova Scotia and the following might be relevant to my fellow NSns (hahaha cool abbreviation, eh? ):

The new Canadian Experience Class in the Federal Immigration Program is the reason PNP is being phased out, albeit up to each province's discretion. So NS is going with that, as they told us. Nothing yet is official thus you can't find anything on their website. Yet.
So better to be in Ontario that NS eh?

It is official my friend

The International Graduate stream will be closing on March 28, 2013. The Nova Scotia Office of Immigration will be accepting applications until March 28, 2013. If you are an international graduate and plan to apply by March 28, 2013, you must ensure that your application is complete, with language test results (if applicable) and a full time, permanent job offer from a Nova Scotia employer with you whom you have been employed for at least three consecutive months at the time of your application. After March 28, 2013, international graduates interested in gaining permanent residence status in Canada are encouraged to apply through the federal Canada Experience Class. Click here for more information http://www.novascotiaimmigration.com/cec

You may also send requests for more information on the Canada Experience Class directly to the Nova Scotia Office of Immigration at CEC@gov.ns.ca

The Agri-Food Sector pilot is closed as of February 15, 2013. Individuals are encouraged to apply through the federal Self-Employed category. Click here for more information
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/business/self-employed/index.asp


As of March 1, 2013, the Non-dependent Child of a Nova Scotia Nominee stream is closed. Individuals are encouraged to review the information on this website pertaining to other Nova Scotia Nominee Program streams, and to consider applying under other streams if they meet the program criteria. Individuals should also consider applying to one of the various federal immigration programs. Click here for more information http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/index-can.asp



http://novascotiaimmigration.ca/immigrants/immigrating-to-ns