November 2011 applicants , let's connect here

[ladhar25]

hey arrowsmom...even i am waiting for ur MR !!!!!

hey manyak u did not recived ur MR still?

 

[mayankpt]

hey manyak u did not recived ur MR still?

no no i received mine , i am waiting for arrowsmom MR..actually we share same timelines!!!!

 

[ladhar25]

no no i received mine , i am waiting for arrowsmom MR..actually we share same timelines!!!!

u did ur Medical?

 

[arrowsmom]

hey arrowsmom...even i am waiting for ur MR !!!!!

thanks for praying with me mayank and shweta... hope it comes this April, it seems Manila VO is still working on MI-1 and MI-2, many of those who had medicals a few months back are also waiting for PPR

God bless us all, guys

 

[Vangelis21]

anyone from Rome's office?

 

[arrowsmom]

guys NDVO is working pretty fast..another guy (shibu) who got AOR only in March already had MR+RPRF...

 

[ladhar25]

guys NDVO is working pretty fast..another guy (shibu) who got AOR only in March already had MR+RPRF...

also update my MR and PPR status in excel sheet.

 

[mayankpt]

u did ur Medical?

hiii ladhar yes i m done with medicals sent pcc & rprf today

 

[ladhar25]

hiii ladhar yes i m done with medicals sent pcc & rprf today

why u sent PCC now ,u did not send it in early stage.
what docs u send now?
RPRF
PCC
Passport
from DMP what docs u send.?

 

[mohammad2222]

Dear Guys,

The following is Qouted from UNNI,

"I wanted to bring your attention to a news release from Minister Kenney's office yesterday:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-04-17.asp

It basically suggests that the new guidelines for FSW applicants about to be released would have a new point system, with emphasis on younger applicants, with high education credentials, and very high reading and writing skills in English. They must also be in NOCs that are in great demand, meaning they can get a job immediately...

Here is my concern, the news release states:

"change would allow new regulations, once approved, to apply retrospectively to people who have already submitted an application. "

This would mean that the new point system and its requirements would apply to all those who have submitted applications in previous years as well, in effect thousands of applications will be denied because they would not qualify. Only the few, with the above mentioned qualifications, will get through.

Today, Minister Kenney announced two additional changes that will help transform Canada's immigration system. One proposed change would help CIC ensure FSW applicants meet current labour market needs. It would allow new rules set out in Ministerial Instructions to apply to people who have already submitted an application. For example, instructions could place a priority on a specific occupation, such as doctors, and have existing applications from doctors processed first, regardless of where they are in the queue.

A similar change would allow new regulations, once approved, to apply retrospectively to people who have already submitted an application. These changes would help ensure that immigrants are chosen based on Canada's current needs and priorities.

 

[rawlin4bbhh]

I found this information on this link

http://filipinojournal.com/alberta/our-columnnist/immigration-news/proposed-changes-to-the-federal-skilled-workers-fsw-program.html

I hope this will be helpful...


Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) is planning to make changes to the existing FSW selection criteria points that were established in 2002.
A recent evaluation of the FSW program showed that though the existing selection criteria points based on: education, language proficiency, work experience, age, whether the applicant has arranged employment in Canada and the applicant's overall adaptability (eg. spouse's education, previous work or study in Canada, direct relatives in Canada) is working well ... there is room for improvement. The changes will not alter the existing six (6) selection criteria but it will change the number of points assigned to the criteria and the way points are assessed or allocated.

Listed below are the proposed changes to the existing FSW program:

1. Greater emphasis on language proficiency – CIC proposes to increase maximum points for the first official language proficiency from 16 to 20 points and at the same time introduce minimum language requirements based on occupation. CIC will consult on increasing the maximum points awarded for proficiency in language and on establishing minimum language requirements depending on the immigrant's skilllevel. For example, managers or professionals would have different requirement from trades people. Rationale: A 2005 Statistics Canada study found that the employment rates of immigrants increased relative to their English or French language proficiency. It also found that language proficiency had the biggest positive impact on the immigrant's ability to work in high-skilled professions. Language proficiency is an important factor in an immigrant's success.

2. More points based on age – CIC proposes to increase maximum points for age from 10 to 12 points. Maximum points will be awarded until age 35, with a gradual decrease of points until age 49. No age points will be awarded after age 50. Rationale: Research shows that immigrants who arrive between the ages of 20 to 30 have been found to have the greatest positive economic impact on the receiving country. In contrast, immigrants aged 45 years and older experience unemployment rates almost double those aged 25 to 34 years old. Younger immigrants are more likely to adapt more quickly to their new environment and provide greater positive contribution to the economy. Approximately 27% of FSW immigrants who arrived between 2000 and 2006 were over the age of 40 and Canada wants to attract younger immigrants.

3. Reduce years of education required – CIC proposes to reduce the number of years of education required to claim points for trade or non-university post secondary education. This change will improve eligibility of skilled trade persons, technicians and apprentices who have valid post secondary education but not the required number of years of study. Rationale: Canada is facing shortages of workers in certain skilled trades.

Immigrants can help address this need. Skilled trades people currently make up less than 3% of all FSW applicants. CIC wants to help qualified trades people immigrate to Canada. Education points are now based on the university degree or trade diploma (ie. post secondary education) and the number of years of education completed. The required years of education is intended to help ensure the quality of the credential. However, years of education required reflects the Canadian educational system and fails to take into account the differences with respect to the immigrant's home country school system.

4. Reduce points based on work experience – CIC proposes to decrease the maximum points awarded to work experience from 21 to 15 points. It is also proposed to increase the range of years within which points are allotted. This means that applicants need to have more work experience in order to get awarded maximum points. The points previously allotted to work experience will be reallocated to age and language proficiency selection criteria. Rationale: Research shows that the FSW program places more weight on foreign work experience compared to other countries.

Study shows that foreign work experience is a weak predictor of success in the Canadian labour market. Currently, an applicant is awarded 21 points for only 4 years of work experience. The overall weight of foreign work experience in the selection criteria will be reduced to more accurately reflect its true value.

5. More rigorous rules on Arranged Employment Offers – CIC proposes more strict regulatory provisions and definitions to enforce tighter front-end assessment of the potential employer and the job being offered. Provisions are also proposed to increase the Visa Officer's authority to assess the validity/genuineness of the job offer and the applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job being offered. The changes could also require employers to sign a document confirming their commitment to hire the immigrant and restrictions or penalties to the employers, if they do not fulfill their written commitment. Rationale: Arranged Employment Offer awards the applicant a total of 15 points in the FSW selection criteria (ie. 10 points for arranged employment and 5 points for adaptability) and waives the requirement for settlement funds. Due to these advantages, this selection criterion has been susceptible to exploitation of persons attempting to immigrate with a fraudulent job offer. Employers sometimes provide bogus job offers for a fee to recruiting agencies that in turn victimizes unknowing would be immigrants.

Summary: Current vs. Proposed Federal Skilled Worker Points Grid
Selection Criteria Current System Proposed System
Education 25 25
Language 24 28
Work Experience 21 15
Age 10 12
Arranged Employment 10 10
Adaptability 10 10
Total 100 100
The above listed changes are just proposals at this time. CIC is meeting with various groups to solicit comments and input with regards to the proposed changes. Results of the consultations and final changes to the FSW program will be announced in the future.

In the meantime, I encourage all eligible FSW applicants to submit their applications as soon as possible before any proposed changes take effect. Good luck to you all.

 

[arrowsmom]

i sure hope that we will get the visa before this new rule gets implemented...MR pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...come to our doorsteps soon

 

[ladhar25]

i sure hope that we will get the visa before this new rule gets implemented...MR pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee...come to our doorsteps soon

also update my MR and PPR status in excel sheet.

 

[masaad]

Dear all,

I al ready submitted my application in October and the case accessed on december .my Ielts expired before the accessment so they screned all the documentation except the IELTS .they to to undertaken once again.
so they returned the application and to be resumbitted with the new and updated IELTS.

My question:will they procced with my application immiediatly or shall i wait for next year as long as the cap is reached?

Note:they did not asdk me for other updated documentation.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

 

[sherine1972]

Dear all,

I al ready submitted my application in October and the case accessed on december .my Ielts expired before the accessment so they screned all the documentation except the IELTS .they to to undertaken once again.
so they returned the application and to be resumbitted with the new and updated IELTS.

My question:will they procced with my application immiediatly or shall i wait for next year as long as the cap is reached?

Note:they did not asdk me for other updated documentation.

I am looking forward to hearing from you.

Hi friend,
I think as long as the cap reached I think u should submit ur application in the new cap as once ur applicetion is returned its out of the queue, by the way what is ur NOC and visa office?