VictorPapa said:
YES, at the moment I think CIO is sending XEP for Inland applications and direct EP for Outland applications! We can see CIO is trying to keep their 8 weeks time frame. If they finish one application within 8 weeks then they send direct EP (OUtland) and if they don't finish application within 8 weeks then they send XEP to say "Hey, we didn't forget you! We will finish your application soon!!!" and this situation happens for many of Inland applications.
I think this is a very good decision CIC made to expedite Outland applicants because when you are already inside Canada and you are living there, receiving PR is not a big deal at all because it is only a change of status and you already living there and have your rules in Canada's economy but for Outland applicants it will be a new life with a lot of new opportunities so I think CIC is trying to help outland applicants enter Canada sooner to improve their economy but Inland applicants already have their rules in Canada's economy and with new PR situation there won't be any improvement for Canada at all! ;D
What do you think?
Its actually much more stressful than waiting in your own country. As Anatalia said many are tied to one employer and the same position with that employer. My BF couldn't take a promotion if he wanted one without going through a big hassle of getting a new WP and letting PNP know.
Making any changes could slow down the process even more. Also for many people time is important if they are getting close to 4 years of being here on a WP then they may not be able to apply for an extension after that 4 years and if their nomination is based on their employment and can no longer work they can loose their nomination and thus be refused PR
Also any kind of travel outside of Canada while you are waiting for PR is not advisable. My BF is very home sick and would like to go home for a visit but can't because he is an inland applicant.
In land applicants are trapped while they wait (Trapped with their employer, trapped in Canada) and have the constant stress of not knowing if they will even get their next WP and be able to work while they wait. As well for some knowing if they don't get a WP that their entire PR application could be refused. Also the fear that if for some reason PR is not approved then it means that they have spent years away from their family in a job they didn't want to stay in for nothing.
Sometimes its very hard for my BF to feel settled because there is the fear that something won't go right. If he doesn't get PR by mid February then he needs to get another WP. Based on current rules he should be able to get a BOWP but we can't count on them not changing rules again. And just having to apply for another WP is stressful.
At least while you are at home in your own country you aren't dealing with the stresses of having to constantly get new work permits (my BF is on his 3rd already) in order to be able to work. You don't have to miss your family and friends. You can just live your life knowing all you have to do is wait and eventually it will happen and when it does you can start your life here freely.
