Guys, I am a silent member of this group. I've been monitoring this thread for couple of months. I just want to share my experience.
I applied under AWE last Nov 28, 2013 (dropped it in the office) and my work permit will expires in March 18 and covered by the 4 year cap.
I've been worried and anxious of not getting nomination before my work permit expires. I have my wife and son here with me in Edmonton under dependent visa.
Last January 19, I sent an update to AINP on my application due to change of workplace address (same company), salary increase, change of address for my dependants, and change of passport.
I was hoping they would open my file once there is an update. I include a letter explaining how worried and anxious I was and sent T4, Notice of Assessment and payslips from Nov 2013 - Dec 2014 as a proof that I was working continuously from the time I submit my application.
Feb 8 (sunday) I received a call from AINP, confirming that they had received the update and a short interview. Confirmatory questions were asked like, how many hours do I work, my workplace address, my usual work schedule and current mailing address and such. The Officer didn't confirm if I am getting a nomination soon. I was so excited forgot to asked of it, too. Since then, everyday I check my mailbox and email but didn't got any email or nomination until Feb 12, Got my Nomination letter in mail.
I am now relieved, after 14 months of waiting I finally got my nomination.
I am now thinking of getting all my documents ready for PNP application on CIC and filing an extension of work permit.
Guys, I just shared this to give hope to everyone especially those who applied in Nov - Dec 2013 and their status about to expire. I know they released nominations last January for those expiring last January and they released nomination first week of February for those expiring this February. But I think updating my file played a big role having my application checked. I haven't heard anyone expiring in march getting their nomination yet. being pro-active could get us have the nomination earlier, they didn't ask me for additional documents since I have sent whatever I think they would ask in case they would open my file. If they are about to open my file even without an update this month I don't know but at least I save my self a week for sending additional documents after a call from them.
Don't loose hope, it wouldn't hurt trying to update your application for any changes since you submit your file. I hope this could help or at least inspire everyone waiting for their nomination.
Note: I do not claim that updating your file would surely get you your nomination, its just how I feel. Might be applicable to you or not. Thanks.
