NOVA SCOTIA Provincial Nominee Program January 2015

[chandru_veera]

Guys! I got nomination today. So happy! ;D

Here is my timeline

Sep. 29th applicant
aor :Oct. 6th
adr : Nov. 1st
replied : Nov. 3rd
Nomination : Nov. 10th.

Praise the LORD and hope you guys receive good news soon.

Congrats

 

[mdzakir1]

Congrats to All who are getting approvals ....

I have submitted my application to NS on 29 Nov 2015 , When can I Expect positive result like others . Seniors your input is require .

Thanks Mate ..

 

[Terik]

any new AORs today?

 

[adigautam]

Canada Outlines Significant Changes to Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for Express Entry Immigration System

The new instructions on Express Entry, which were published in the government of Canada’s official Gazette, come into force on November 19, 2016.

The significant changes to job offers are:

• A qualifying job offer is now worth 200 points if the offer is in an occupation contained in a Major Group 00 of the National Occupational Classification (senior managerial level position).
• A qualifying job offer is now worth 50 points if the offer is any other qualifying offer of arranged employment.

Previously, qualifying job offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment were worth 600 points under the CRS. As of November 19, there will be new ways of being awarded either 50 or 200 points without the need to obtain a LMIA (though points will continue to be awarded to individuals with a new or existing LMIA). The new regulations also allow the following individuals to be awarded points for a qualifying job offer:

• Individuals with a work permit issued under an international agreement, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
  
• Individuals with a work permit issued under the ‘significant benefits to Canada’ criteria, such as Intra-Company Transfers.

Invitations to Apply

Candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence will have additional time to submit a complete application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Whereas previously an ITA was valid for 60, candidates will now have 90 days to submit an application after they receive an ITA.

 

[traveler982]

Dear friends, I need help.
Namely, my application reached NS office on 10 November.
My IELTS expires on 7 February and my EE profile would become ineligible then.
Next available date for IELTS exam in my country is 21 January, but I am on business trip then and the next date is on 11 February, and two weeks for result, that means that I would be able to create my profile after that, an be with out EE profile for 20 days. In the meantime what would happen with my NS application, could they reject it for expired IELTS?

 

[chandru_veera]

Canada Outlines Significant Changes to Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) for Express Entry Immigration System

The new instructions on Express Entry, which were published in the government of Canada’s official Gazette, come into force on November 19, 2016.

The significant changes to job offers are:

• A qualifying job offer is now worth 200 points if the offer is in an occupation contained in a Major Group 00 of the National Occupational Classification (senior managerial level position).
• A qualifying job offer is now worth 50 points if the offer is any other qualifying offer of arranged employment.

Previously, qualifying job offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment were worth 600 points under the CRS. As of November 19, there will be new ways of being awarded either 50 or 200 points without the need to obtain a LMIA (though points will continue to be awarded to individuals with a new or existing LMIA). The new regulations also allow the following individuals to be awarded points for a qualifying job offer:

• Individuals with a work permit issued under an international agreement, such as the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
  
• Individuals with a work permit issued under the ‘significant benefits to Canada’ criteria, such as Intra-Company Transfers.

Invitations to Apply

Candidates who receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence will have additional time to submit a complete application to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Whereas previously an ITA was valid for 60, candidates will now have 90 days to submit an application after they receive an ITA.

What About job offer with valid LMIA???not clear??

 

[adigautam]

What About job offer with valid LMIA???not clear??

Well IRCC has enhanced the scoring system and added 2 more score points. Earlier valid LMIA Job Offers fetched you 600 points but now the below 2 criteria will help the candidate score either 200 or 50 additional points and no longer 600 points. So if

• You have a job offer in an occupation contained in a Major Group 00 of the NOC (Senior Managerial level position) -- You get 200 points and NOT 600
• You have a job offer in any other qualifying offer of arranged employment -- You get 50 points and NOT 200 or 600

Please notice, it says qualifying job offers supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment So any qualified job offer means jobs with valid LMIA.

The consequences for candidates in the pool

On November 19, IRCC may automatically implement these changes for profiles already in the Express Entry pool. In many cases, candidates may notice that the number of CRS points awarded to them has not gone up. However, candidates without a job offer in particular should note that their profile — even though it may state the same number of points as before — may become more competitive, particularly next to candidates with LMIA-based job offers who see their scores dropping by up to 550 points.

The Express Entry pool is a competitive environment, where candidates’ profiles are ranked against each other and the highest-ranked candidates are in a stronger position to receive an ITA when a draw is made. As of November 19, the value of a job offer will go down from 600 points to either 200 or 50 points (depending on the position offered).

IRCC’s year-end Express Entry report for 2015, released earlier this year, showed that of the 31,063 ITAs issued last year, 14,465 (46.6%) of those were issued to candidates who had a job offer supported by a LMIA. Consequently, the effect of the most recent changes to the CRS could sigificantly change the make-up of the pool and the rate of candidates with a job offer who go on to receive an ITA. Although candidates with a job offer will continue to be awarded a significant number of points (50 or 200, depending on the position), candidates without a job offer may see their chances of success improving.

 

[adigautam]

Dear friends, I need help.
Namely, my application reached NS office on 10 November.
My IELTS expires on 7 February and my EE profile would become ineligible then.
Next available date for IELTS exam in my country is 21 January, but I am on business trip then and the next date is on 11 February, and two weeks for result, that means that I would be able to create my profile after that, an be with out EE profile for 20 days. In the meantime what would happen with my NS application, could they reject it for expired IELTS?

Though NSOI is going slow again, but considering the fact that they are processing mid-Oct 2015 candidates, you should expect to hear from them by Dec mid to Dec end. Once you have the ITA, IELTS validity no longer matters; so my advise will be to keep fingers crossed, be prepared with all the necessary documents the Case Officer might ask (based on the responses we have been getting from fellow members) and submit them as soon as you receive AOR. Try avoiding any delay or need of Case Officer asking for any additional document. This way you can ensure timely nomination and ITA before end of Jan.

On 2nd thought, you can also opt to book the 11 Feb IELTS slot, just in case NSOI is too damn slow and you still don't have nomination/ITA by mid-Feb.

 

[drajpoot]

Dear friends, I need help.
Namely, my application reached NS office on 10 November.
My IELTS expires on 7 February and my EE profile would become ineligible then.
Next available date for IELTS exam in my country is 21 January, but I am on business trip then and the next date is on 11 February, and two weeks for result, that means that I would be able to create my profile after that, an be with out EE profile for 20 days. In the meantime what would happen with my NS application, could they reject it for expired IELTS?

You must be fine with your IELTS, As far I see your case you must get nomination before end of December and then may be you are good to submit your PR application in January. So make sure you have everything ready such as PCC and medical in January cause u must need to submit your PR application before 7th February, the day you will submit your PR application your IELTS must be valid.

For safe side I will also recommend you to book your IELTS just in case if NSOI takes more time to process your application.

regards
D

 

[traveler982]

Thank you my friends for your kind words and support.
I would definitely book the test for 11 February.
But let's say hipotetic, in case that they would decide to nominate me in that period when my profile is ineligible what would be the scenario then?
Where would they add those 600 points? Would the NS office wait for me to take IELTS?

 

[SDKD]

Guys! I got nomination today. So happy! ;D

Here is my timeline

Sep. 29th applicant
aor :Oct. 6th
adr : Nov. 1st
replied : Nov. 3rd
Nomination : Nov. 10th.


Praise the LORD and hope you guys receive good news soon.

Congrats!!!

 

[mamijuri]

Guys! I got nomination today. So happy! ;D

Here is my timeline

Sep. 29th applicant
aor :Oct. 6th
adr : Nov. 1st
replied : Nov. 3rd
Nomination : Nov. 10th.

Praise the LORD and hope you guys receive good news soon.

Congratulations! Did this all happen this year only? 2016?

 

[mehtab007]

***** URGENT QUERY ******


Hello seniors and all,

I recently saw a shocking post on the PNP section of this forum, where CIC rejected PR of someone with "Sask. Nomination" citing that the current job duties do not match to that of NOC.

I'm wondering if this could happen to any of us? It is very worrying that when we spend an year or more waiting for the NS nomination, put all our hopes and IF then CIC rejects it at later stage.. then it will be brutal! I wonder didn't the Sask. immigration office double check all the details before verifying?

Any one has any idea as to how well the NS Immigration office verifies all the details before handing out nomination? What is the approval rate for NS PNP nomination holders of getting PR?

Any inputs from all of you regarding this matter is appreciated.

 

[SDKD]

***** URGENT QUERY ******


Hello seniors and all,

I recently saw a shocking post on the PNP section of this forum, where CIC rejected PR of someone with "Sask. Nomination" citing that the current job duties do not match to that of NOC.

I'm wondering if this could happen to any of us? It is very worrying that when we spend an year or more waiting for the NS nomination, put all our hopes and IF then CIC rejects it at later stage.. then it will be brutal! I wonder didn't the Sask. immigration office double check all the details before verifying?

Any one has any idea as to how well the NS Immigration office verifies all the details before handing out nomination? What is the approval rate for NS PNP nomination holders of getting PR?

Any inputs from all of you regarding this matter is appreciated.

 

[mehtab007]

Link:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/awarded-600-points-by-saskatchewan-but-later-rejected-by-cic-t460942.0.html;msg5572759#msg5572759