Ontario FSW Pilot

[kaka188]

Hi guys I did not receive any re-assessment. I don't know what is happening in ADVO. But seems they have alot of Backlog. Both CIC and ON. PNP. are sending me to direct my queries to ADVO.

 

[rtamimi]

Same thing for me.

My medicals expired in September 2014, and I did not receive any medicals re-assessment yet.

 

[Mohareb]

Same here, my medical expired in Jan 2015 and no news from ADVO .... I am sure that we will get these in the same days ... it looks that they handle each program together ....

Same thing for me.

My medicals expired in September 2014, and I did not receive any medicals re-assessment yet.

 

[zain92]

Photos & Video: Citizenship & Immigration demonstration


http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/photos-citizenship-immigration-demonstration

 

[Mohareb]

WAW .... it does not look like the land of DREAMS any more ....
For those of us who are already in Canada on OWP, please tell us about this county, what is your experience so far ?
after all these troubles and expecting the same in the future ( at least 7 years till you get citizenship), Does it really worth it ?
I understand that it depends on what was your situation in your home land but in general :

1- I find the job market very tough and competitive and the salaries are the same as many other countries, USA, UK, Australia and EUROPE.
2- Taxes are one of the highest in the world,
3- Real estate prices are crazy, I do not think any immigrant can buy a house easily even with mortgage rates are historically low
4- Weather is something,
5- Tightening the rules to get citizenship,
6- Huge drop in Oil prices affect the economy leading to lower growth and lower number of jobs

Your experiences are so valuable to us as it may change everything ....

Photos & Video: Citizenship & Immigration demonstration


http://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/photos-citizenship-immigration-demonstration

 

[zizu]

Hi Mohareb -

Valid questions - and answer to all of your question will be something that may not be rosy... but here is my take on this...

You've got to have a solid reason WHY you are opting to come here... I believe that is the only thing that will keep you strong when you come here and go through the phases of settling in (that you have mentioned below - and trust me you are right on the money, all of these are true)

Job markets are tough no matter which country you go to. As everyone is looking for people with some local experience (canadian experience in our case) - even if you end up in US or AUS, it'll be similar kind of situation
you can find comparable or even better paying job in US, but then you'd have to think of the health care costs in US
real state will always be a challenge if you want to live close to downtown... suburbs will still be a better choice - but then you will have to compromise on commute.
as for citizenship - I believe once you are here on PR (for a solid reason) you wouldn't find yourself too eager to run back to where you came from in first 3-4 years as you will most likely be trying to settle yourself and your family in here

so in the end - it boils down to this - WHY are you coming here, or better WHY you are leaving your country - that solid reason to come to Canada will enable you to go through the challenges of settling in -

zizu

WAW .... it does not look like the land of DREAMS any more ....
For those of us who are already in Canada on OWP, please tell us about this county, what is your experience so far ?
after all these troubles and expecting the same in the future ( at least 7 years till you get citizenship), Does it really worth it ?
I understand that it depends on what was your situation in your home land but in general :

1- I find the job market very tough and competitive and the salaries are the same as many other countries, USA, UK, Australia and EUROPE.
2- Taxes are one of the highest in the world,
3- Real estate prices are crazy, I do not think any immigrant can buy a house easily even with mortgage rates are historically low
4- Weather is something,
5- Tightening the rules to get citizenship,
6- Huge drop in Oil prices affect the economy leading to lower growth and lower number of jobs

Your experiences are so valuable to us as it may change everything ....

 

[kaka188]

Here here!
There are many reasons why we want to go. We plan for overcoming challenges, that's life anywhere you go.

Hi Mohareb -

Valid questions - and answer to all of your question will be something that may not be rosy... but here is my take on this...

You've got to have a solid reason WHY you are opting to come here... I believe that is the only thing that will keep you strong when you come here and go through the phases of settling in (that you have mentioned below - and trust me you are right on the money, all of these are true)

Job markets are tough no matter which country you go to. As everyone is looking for people with some local experience (canadian experience in our case) - even if you end up in US or AUS, it'll be similar kind of situation
you can find comparable or even better paying job in US, but then you'd have to think of the health care costs in US
real state will always be a challenge if you want to live close to downtown... suburbs will still be a better choice - but then you will have to compromise on commute.
as for citizenship - I believe once you are here on PR (for a solid reason) you wouldn't find yourself too eager to run back to where you came from in first 3-4 years as you will most likely be trying to settle yourself and your family in here

so in the end - it boils down to this - WHY are you coming here, or better WHY you are leaving your country - that solid reason to come to Canada will enable you to go through the challenges of settling in -

zizu

 

[Mohareb]

Thanks Zizu- I appreciate your feedback.

Hi Mohareb -

Valid questions - and answer to all of your question will be something that may not be rosy... but here is my take on this...

You've got to have a solid reason WHY you are opting to come here... I believe that is the only thing that will keep you strong when you come here and go through the phases of settling in (that you have mentioned below - and trust me you are right on the money, all of these are true)

Job markets are tough no matter which country you go to. As everyone is looking for people with some local experience (canadian experience in our case) - even if you end up in US or AUS, it'll be similar kind of situation
you can find comparable or even better paying job in US, but then you'd have to think of the health care costs in US
real state will always be a challenge if you want to live close to downtown... suburbs will still be a better choice - but then you will have to compromise on commute.
as for citizenship - I believe once you are here on PR (for a solid reason) you wouldn't find yourself too eager to run back to where you came from in first 3-4 years as you will most likely be trying to settle yourself and your family in here

so in the end - it boils down to this - WHY are you coming here, or better WHY you are leaving your country - that solid reason to come to Canada will enable you to go through the challenges of settling in -

zizu

 

[Mohareb]

Correct- that is life anywhere you go

Here here!
There are many reasons why we want to go. We plan for overcoming challenges, that's life anywhere you go.

 

[O_Canada]

This is so frastrating ..I am wondering if my OWP expires..is it easy to get the bridge Visa ..I am afraid it will take more than 4 to 5 months? Should i stop working then ?should I resign ?how am I going to afford my 4 members family ..this is really tourchering in a different way

Hi Hadeel1234,

You can apply for extension of your OWP, before your existing OWP expires. So even if your OWP expires and you are waiting for the decision related to your OWP extension, you can still work, This period is called "Implied Status", as per my understanding you need not to resign, and you should continue working as you have legal Implied Status. Let's hope that your guys get your PR decision soon and there is an end to this long wait.

Take Care.

 

[Hadeel1234]

Hi Hadeel1234,

You can apply for extension of your OWP, before your existing OWP expires. So even if your OWP expires and you are waiting for the decision related to your OWP extension, you can still work, This period is called "Implied Status", as per my understanding you need not to resign, and you should continue working as you have legal Implied Status. Let's hope that your guys get your PR decision soon and there is an end to this long wait.

Take Care.

Thank you so much O-Canada ..that is great to know..did you het your PR approved ..hope you are sattling down and all is fine

 

[wak009]

Anyone knows what's happening in Abu Dhabi Visa Office?

I see on CIC site that the reduced the processing timeline for Provincial Nominee Applications from 19 months to 16 months. But my case is pending for the last 24 months now! They received my application in March 2013 and my application status was changed to In Process in November 2013 and they requested my medical that was done right away. The status remains "In Process" till June 2014 when one not-very-fine-morning, I received the AOR again and the status was changed back to "Application Received". Since then I sent many emails to ADVO but no timelines were given. My QA questions email was received in September 2014 and since then I am in a very long waiting situation.

I actually applied for Canadian Immigration in August 2007!

I landed in Canada on the Open Work Permit in August 2013 and my OWP will expire in July 2015. Seriously, I am now stressed, disappointed and disgusted!

 

[Hadeel1234]

Anyone knows what's happening in Abu Dhabi Visa Office?

I see on CIC site that the reduced the processing timeline for Provincial Nominee Applications from 19 months to 16 months. But my case is pending for the last 24 months now! They received my application in March 2013 and my application status was changed to In Process in November 2013 and they requested my medical that was done right away. The status remains "In Process" till June 2014 when one not-very-fine-morning, I received the AOR again and the status was changed back to "Application Received". Since then I sent many emails to ADVO but no timelines were given. My QA questions email was received in September 2014 and since then I am in a very long waiting situation.

I actually applied for Canadian Immigration in August 2007!
I landed in Canada on the Open Work Permit in August 2013 and my OWP will expire in July 2015. Seriously, I am now stressed, disappointed and disgusted!

We are all in the same boat .,guys is there anyway to make our voice heard by aithorities ..anyone has any suggestion to do that

 

[kaka188]

I don't know. I know though my case QA is over and they have the ball in their court. CIC asked me to direct my queries to them. So it seems ADVO has a good backlog to clear.

 

[islamabad786]

After the long wait of eight and half years, finally, I got passport request from LVO today.