Civic, I am curious, are you from the US? If you are, then you have been living under a rock. Immigrants in the US are treated quite badly and seen in quite a negative light, only because the MAJORITY of immigrants in the US are not even there legally, they hopped a fence, crossed the river, laid in a false trunk and crossed via land, whatever or however they got there, it wasn't through the legal and proper channels and for that, many many MANY immigrants are highly frowned upon.civic said:One big difference between US and Canada is US usually keeps their promises to the people in immigration queues, 1 year, 5 year, 10 year, doesn't matter they will all be called, if qualified. Canada doesn't. Recent actions by CIC have shown how Canada can easily break its promises. Attitude towards immigrants is more negative here in Canada. The conservatives has ruined almost every good images left in CIC department. We hope to see changes from the other Canadian governments in future.
AGGGHHHH, the Plethora is back .... lmao!Ponga said:Bravo! Well done indeed!
That was a plethora of information!
Being an American I can concur with everything you said about THAT, broken archaic system!
civic said:One big difference between US and Canada is US usually keeps their promises to the people in immigration queues, 1 year, 5 year, 10 year, doesn't matter they will all be called, if qualified. Canada doesn't. Recent actions by CIC have shown how Canada can easily break its promises. Attitude towards immigrants is more negative here in Canada. The conservatives has ruined almost every good images left in CIC department. We hope to see changes from the other Canadian governments in future.
I would 100% support the petition to adopt the sibling sponsorship in lieu of parents/grandparents sponsorship.Avadava said:I got an idea for a petition! CIC should give you the choice of who you want to sponsor. Either parents and grandparents or siblings. You can have one, but not both.
I agree it needs to be done in a positive energy, you are right about that.Ponga said:With all due respect (truly), if you don't like the system...why did you submit an Inland application?
Perhaps a shift of energy from negative to positive would be a good thing to consider. Be grateful for the opportunity and endure the `pain' of the process...the process that you chose.
When I applied, I knew the pitfalls for an Inland application, but even with the sudden stoppage in movement, the times are still faster than when I applied, so...I'm VERY grateful for that.
It is never a "right" for anyone to immigrate to any country in the world for any reason (not just Canada)... it is a "privilege" extended by that country. Immigration is a controlled process that is subject to many rules and regulations in order to protect it's citizens. Even more so for wealthy countries that offer benefits and services that are not available elsewhere, all paid for by tax-payers.automaton82 said:But that doesn't mean we should just accept lethargic and inefficient government bureaucracy. It's not an 'opportunity' for me to have my wife immigrate to Canada; it's a right.
When CIC spends more time on applications from particular countries, it is not because they are discriminating or just don't like people from that country. It is based on historical data of cases of fraud and security issues. If there have been more such instances from a particular country, then it is expected processing times from that country will be significantly higher to protect all Canadians.DivineIntervention said:5. Acting as a barrier in reunification of families; &
6. Other discriminatory practices.
Please also look at the discriminatory practices towards Inland applicants vs Outland. No right to appeal, longer wait times that are purposefully made longer as part of policy, and at the end when they receive the COPR, the Outland applicant can immediately go and get a SIN card while an Inland applicant with the same COPR has to wait another 2 months for their actual PR card to arrive in the mail (this particular discrimination is really bizarre and pointless. If someone needs a SIN at that point, let them get it).DivineIntervention said:I'm preparing to file a complaint against CIC with Canadian Human Rights Commission & if need be then even approach the International Human Rights Commission.
I believe that Canadian Immigration Departments & Systems;
1. Must be investigated for their unreasonable delays in processing times;
2. Must be investigated for obstructing applicant's right to travel (early passport seizures in the name of processing-without disclosure of acts);
3. For refusing to be transparent/ responsive during "processing times";
4. Reasons for Inadequate supply of manpower to support influx/intake of applications;
5. Acting as a barrier in reunification of families; &
6. Other discriminatory practices.
My purpose for this is not to spread hatred but to invite transparency in the system. This is an effort to put things in place rather than giving up. It's an effort to put a stop to being bullied by the government systems. I'm alone today but am sure that in days & years to come will be joined by millions.
Now THERE's a positive innovation for Immigration to look at.screech339 said:The siblings will be able to contribute to Canada's economy and support the social system. This route makes a lot more economic sense over parents/grandparents. Parents/grandparents are nothing more than free babysitters and a strain on Canada health care.
As Alurra did, I'm calling BS on this. While it depends to a large extent on what part of the US you're talking about (the Northest and larger cities being more inclusive and open-minded, the West and South and more rural areas/small towns being less so). Heck, Arizona has tried VERY hard to legislate being brown into a crime worthy of police attention. I'm from Oklahoma, and while there are some truly wonderful and well-educated people there, there are also many who add their voices to the cries of "Dey-took-our jobs!" and "If'n you cain't speek the Anglish, go backta where ya came from!"civic said:One big difference between US and Canada is US usually keeps their promises to the people in immigration queues, 1 year, 5 year, 10 year, doesn't matter they will all be called, if qualified. Canada doesn't. Recent actions by CIC have shown how Canada can easily break its promises. Attitude towards immigrants is more negative here in Canada. The conservatives has ruined almost every good images left in CIC department. We hope to see changes from the other Canadian governments in future.