NOTICE TO ALL APPLICANTS: THERE IS A STRIKE FOR VISA APPLICATIONS

[potential_resident]

So i logged onto the website today as I normally do and i was utterly disappointed to find the notice under temporary residence visa's being delayed due to a strike.

What does this mean for the countless immigrants who have not only spent time but also hard earned money, not to mention anxiety with regards to their applications?

When I email, I dont get a reply back. When I call, the call center is always too busy AND !!! I cant even check the status of my visitor visa status online!

I AM NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL!

"Alert – Strike Action

The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) union is currently taking strike action. PAFSO union members responsible for processing visa applications have been walking out of offices in Canada and overseas.

Posted processing times for both temporary and permanent resident visa applications do not take into account work stoppages.

Anyone applying for a visa should anticipate delays and submit their application as far in advance as possible.

Contingency plans are already in place to ensure all offices remain open and are providing at least a minimum level of service. Priority will be placed on urgent humanitarian applications.

CIC continues to closely monitor the situation."

 

[marianasanroman]

This is very frustrating, I know. Me and another girl applied for a Work Permit under the Live-in Caregiver program.. TWO MONTHS AGO. we haven't gotten an answer, and the families we're supposed to work for are getting desperate.. and there's nothing we can do about it, just wait. We have emailed, sent "special case enquiries", called the Visa Application Centre... and they just answer the same way every time "please be patient"... with this "strike" warning, its just obvious that we're not getting our visas anytime soon.

 

[potential_resident]

I know its very frustrating, it doesnt seem like the immigration minister is overly concerned about this at all either. I dont see anybody taking initiative to address these issues quickly and effectively. The sufferance is on the immigrants. I am considering Australia instead.