Ray of hope - FSW - 1

[EscoBlades]

Guys, I have a question and hope admins here can clarify
Every country, post this pandemic, is enduring great economic turmoil but why is that Canada continuing the immigration.
On the contrary, countries such as Aus, NZ, UK, Japan, Germany, EU have all reduced/paused immigration but why Canada still inviting people
Industries are not doing great (although Canada is slowly bringing back jobs) in Canada and there was news about few layoffs.
Is that mainly to address their population crisis or bringing skilled immigrants to address the labor needs (despite the pandemic) or improve the economy?
Could someone apprise me of the logic?
I'm at 467 and really delighted to see the FSW draws back in business but wanted to know the logic of Canada when almost every country has reduced/closed its door.

Ageing (and small) population is the key driver

 

[Timbuktu_14]

I think they are still doing the draw because even if they draw your name today, you will only be able to be in the country sometimes after April or May 2021 at the earliest, due to the the length of application process. By then it is expected a vaccine would be widely available

People might get in earlier than that. I think the process would be faster now compared to few months ago.

 

[Timbuktu_14]

Ageing (and small) population is the key driver

Exactly.

 

[Pyruvate1]

Congrats guys! I'm on 469 hoping for a miracle in the next 2 draws! Btw did not understand the tie breaking rule which is as of 9th march.

There has bern

Congratulations to everyone, it seems FSW draw is fully back now. Back to back 4200 invites and a huge 3points drop is a good sign for people with lower scores. If we see a draw of 4200 on September 30th, it's very likely for the draw to drop to high 460s but IRCC is full of wonders. They could switch back to PNP-CEC in the next draw since there's going to be 3 draws this month.

If it was this, they could aswell have done CEC today and FSW next draw. It will still be two FsW draws thia month, but it was not alternated. I am sure FSW is fully back, also with issuance of PR too

 

[abqalhamairi]

Standing at 470 with my hopes up again! I really hope they dont bring specific draws of any kind again til the end of year!

 

[harsh_makani]

Finally ITA! Thank you everyone here for the inspirational words. was waiting for a long time for this! Extremely excited!

Did you already received ITA email / portal updated?

 

[ZAtoCD]

Ageing (and small) population is the key driver

Yes, I suspect this is the case. And whoever gets drawn doesn't go in immediately. The population is actually expected to shrink over the coming decades. People die, people refuse to have children, and people move out of Canada to other countries (like the US). The immigration levels right now only offset the population decline. So, any growth would come from kids. That's why if you hear any arguments against immigration because of "unsustainable growth", you know it's nonsense. The pandemic will pass (and Canada is already doing much better), and the need for EE immigrants hasn't faded. We help keep the economy going over the long-term.

 

[Timbuktu_14]

If it was this, they could aswell have done CEC today and FSW next draw. It will still be two FsW draws thia month, but it was not alternated. I am sure FSW is fully back, also with issuance of PR too

True. Safe to say normalcy has returned. It's too early to predict anything but next draw should pipe down a bit too, perhaps 469/470.

 

[Timbuktu_14]

Yes, I suspect this is the case. And whoever gets drawn doesn't go in immediately. The population is actually expected to shrink over the coming decades. People die, people refuse to have children, and people move out of Canada to other countries (like the US). The immigration levels right now only offset the population decline. So, any growth would come from kids. That's why if you hear any arguments against immigration because of "unsustainable growth", you know it's nonsense. The pandemic will pass (and Canada is already doing much better), and the need for EE immigrants hasn't faded. We help keep the economy going over the long-term.

Well said.

 

[AstronomyNut]

Congratulations to everyone who got an ITA. Hopefully this means FSW draws will be held regularly now!

When is the next all-program draw expected? September 30th?

 

[Sharanm7]

Finally after months of wait got the ITA

 

[akmh1b]

Guys, I have a question and hope admins here can clarify
Every country, post this pandemic, is enduring great economic turmoil but why is that Canada continuing the immigration.
On the contrary, countries such as Aus, NZ, UK, Japan, Germany, EU have all reduced/paused immigration but why Canada still inviting people
Industries are not doing great (although Canada is slowly bringing back jobs) in Canada and there was news about few layoffs.
Is that mainly to address their population crisis or bringing skilled immigrants to address the labor needs (despite the pandemic) or improve the economy?
Could someone apprise me of the logic?
I'm at 467 and really delighted to see the FSW draws back in business but wanted to know the logic of Canada when almost every country has reduced/closed its door.

This what the local press is saying recently: https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/08/20/reduced-immigration-could-threaten-canadian-economic-growth-report-says.html

COViD hasn't changed the outlook govt has for immigration. They have been smart with keeping programs going and inviting those already inside Canada to avoid any public backlash.

 

[Preetam@BD]

Just a quick question guys, Now that I've got ITA, I'll be going for medical lets say 2nd October. As far as I know medical is valid for 1 year. So I'll have to land in Canada before 2nd October 2021? or the one year countdown starts from the day I pass medical?

TIA

 

[Timbuktu_14]

Just a quick question guys, Now that I've got ITA, I'll be going for medical lets say 2nd October. As far as I know medical is valid for 1 year. So I'll have to land in Canada before 2nd October 2021? or the one year countdown starts from the day I pass medical?

TIA

From the day you did the medicals.

 

[miami_beach]

Finally, the wait is over!!! I was just wondering if the upfront medical exams have resumed. Also, how to get a photo for submitting application. Any help? Thanks.