september 2011 applicants please join this thread.

[jadeja]

hello

following may help members to know the stage in which they are:



Status of your application Explanation
APPLICATION RECEIVED
Application Received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
We have received your application. After checking for completeness, a file has been created and the information from the application form was entered.

Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) - Eligibility Review Complete
The review at the CIO-Sydney has been completed. A letter with additional information has been mailed.

RECEIVED BY VISA OFFICE
Received by Visa Office
The application and documents have been received by the visa office.

VISA OFFICE ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Visa Office - Eligibility Review Complete
The review of the application and supporting documents has been completed at the visa office. A letter with additional information has been mailed.

WITHDRAWN (not applicable for sweet forum members)
Application Withdrawn
We withdrew your application and your file has been closed.

IN PROCESS
In Process
Based on review of your complete application package, it has been determined that your application is eligible for processing.
Processing has begun.

DECISION MADE
(A decision has been made at this point.) Medical Results Received by CIC
We have received your medical results. We will contact you only if additional tests are needed.

Approval Status Determined
Your application will be either approved or rejected. We will inform you of the decision in writing.

Permanent Residence Status Determined
If your application is approved, we will send you your permanent resident documentation and a letter saying what we need to finalize your permanent residence.

COMPLETE
(This is the last step in the processing of your application.) Applicant Arrives in Canada and is Granted Permanent Residence
You will need to meet with an Immigration Officer who will verify your documents and grant you permanent residence if all is in order.

 

[jadeja]

Eligible Occupation (listed by NOC code) Number of Complete Applications Received (out of 500)
2011-07-01 1 month ago 1 week ago Most recent
0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers 330
0811 Primary Production Managers (except Agriculture) 28
1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management500
1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners 68
2121 Biologists and Related Scientists 218
2151 Architects 120
3111 Specialist Physicians 172
3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians 179
3113 Dentists 220
3131 Pharmacists 402
3142 Physiotherapists 44
3152 Registered Nurses 500
3215 Medical Radiation Technologists 16
3222 Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists 14
3233 Licensed Practical Nurses 83
4151 Psychologists 26
4152 Social Workers 115
6241 Chefs 26
6242 Cooks 61
7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades 36
7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades 69
7241 Electricians (except Industrial and Power System) 36
7242 Industrial Electricians 32
7251 Plumbers 6
7265 Welders and Related Machine Operators 15
7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics 14
7371 Crane Operators 3
7372 Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction 4
8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service 36
TOTAL ]3373 [/b

 

[farrukh ahmad]

If number of applications received showing CIC website is consists of only those applications which have received PER then why 500 applicants of NOC 1122 have not received PER till 20 of August because CIC announced cap of 1122 on 20 of August. On the other hand no body of 1122 received PER in August.

 

[jadeja]

hello
GETTING CANADIAN CITIZENSHIP BECAME HARDER

In order to qualify for Canadian citizenship, Canadian Permanent Residents must have lived in Canada for at least three years (1,095 days) in the past four years before applying. Applicants must be able to pass a multiple choice exam to determine their knowledge of Canadian history, values, institutions, symbols, and proficiency in one of Canada’s two official languages – English or French. However, these multiple choice exams do not properly assess an applicant’s listening and speaking skills.

If an applicant fails a written test, or if concerns arise regarding an applicant’s language abilities following interactions with CIC staff members, an interview with a citizenship judge is scheduled. This can be problematic as there can be a substantial delay between taking the test and seeing a citizenship judge. Furthermore, it is at the discretion of the citizenship judge to determine whether an applicant has a sufficient level of language proficiency.

CIC wants to require future applicants to demonstrate their language proficiency by providing objective evidence, such as proof of post-secondary education completed in English or French or sufficient results of a third party test, such as the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). CIC’s proposed change would not increase the level of language proficiency required, but rather how applicants prove their language ability. These changes would only be applicable to applicants ages 18-54.

 

[mehr45]

Dear Jadeja or every other friends

In June 2011, they sent back my documents and say that the cap has been reached (NOC 2121). Of course I applied again in Sepember and waiting for results. But, does this mean that the completeness check about my application was ok? Does completeness chech happens before cap story?
Thanks

 

[amir82]

mehr45, y wud they check application for completeness if they know that it has to be rejected for sure because Cap has reached.

Regards
Amir

 

[amir82]

any sep applicant has recieved any information regarding BD or Credit card encashed yet ? so far not one has recieved PER i think ? its more then 2 months now and BD expiry is just approaching.

 

[jadeja]

Dear Jadeja or every other friends

In June 2011, they sent back my documents and say that the cap has been reached (NOC 2121). Of course I applied again in Sepember and waiting for results. But, does this mean that the completeness check about my application was ok? Does completeness chech happens before cap story?
Thanks

No it doesn't mean the the completeness check was done, it might even happened that they didn't even opened ur file. Wait for them to open ur file this time . check for the draft enchashment that u sent alongwith ur applicaiton. Draft encashment of $550, indicates completeness check and their satisfaction.
Plz remember one thing, after CIO completeness check, it will be the turn of Visa Office, to look into ur documents. and once visa office get satisfied u will be sent medicals and then at last visa.
So, long wait ahead, be regular to ur office and work overthere and tell the managers to answer about you, when the verification call reaches them. verification can be done by personal visit to ur workplace or a telephonic enquiry can be done.

I would be happy to help u and others on this forum.

Thanks

 

[jadeja]

hello

On an average New Delhi Visa Office takes 10-12 months for finalising the cases. time calculated from the day application reached CIO, nova scotia.

When the rules got changed last year in july 2010, CIO took four monthsto encash the draft or to charge the applicants $550.
so, keep patience and be regular to workplace.

 

[jadeja]

If number of applications received showing CIC website is consists of only those applications which have received PER then why 500 applicants of NOC 1122 have not received PER till 20 of August because CIC announced cap of 1122 on 20 of August. On the other hand no body of 1122 received PER in August.

It just gives the figures about the application reached them and it doesn't mean that all those applicants are going to receive PER, many even receive NER and few receive their application back due to lack of certain documents like birth certificate.

it takes time for them to send applicants PER via mail or through regular post if the applicant has not mentioned his or her email ID.

Majority of the applicants last year received PER ater 4 months. so, wait dear for ur turn.

 

[jadeja]

hello

what all I write is something which I got to know through my one and a half year experience. I am not a consultant so u are not bound to follow what I write, I may just assist u .

 

[roposh]

Dear All,
Below is the response of CIC to one of the forum member who applied 2 years ago;

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is in response to your enquiry.

Unfortunately, it will take longer to process Federal Skilled Worker applications submitted under the first set of instructions (between February 27, 2008 and June 25, 2010) than originally projected.

During this time, the department received applications for more than 425,000 people, and 144,000 of these have not yet received a decision.

This number represents more than twice the number of projected admissions under the Federal Skilled Worker program in 2011, so many of these applicants will have to wait two years or more to be processed. Because they reflect Canada's current labour market needs, applications under the most recent set of ministerial instructions are processed on a priority basis.

Our office sends immigration decisions and information requests by post or by email to the mailing and email addresses provided in the application. Therefore, it is important that our office be notified immediately of any change of address and contact details.

We thank you for your patience and for keeping your correspondence to a minimum.

Yours sincerely,

Client Service Unit (ASV)

Immigration and Medical Services Division | Direction de l'immigration et des services médicaux
Canadian High Commission | Haut-commissariat du Canada
38 Grosvenor Street
London, W1K 4AA | Londres, W1K 4AA
United Kingdom | Royaume-Uni

After reading this letter it is clear that we, who applied after June 2010, are lucky as our case will process faster than those who applied between Feb 2008 to June 2010.
SO in some way or other we are LUCKY isnt it?

regards
Roposh

 

[nikhil_miral]

Dear All,
Below is the response of CIC to one of the forum member who applied 2 years ago;

Dear Sir/Madam,

This is in response to your enquiry.

Unfortunately, it will take longer to process Federal Skilled Worker applications submitted under the first set of instructions (between February 27, 2008 and June 25, 2010) than originally projected.

During this time, the department received applications for more than 425,000 people, and 144,000 of these have not yet received a decision.

This number represents more than twice the number of projected admissions under the Federal Skilled Worker program in 2011, so many of these applicants will have to wait two years or more to be processed. Because they reflect Canada's current labour market needs, applications under the most recent set of ministerial instructions are processed on a priority basis.

Our office sends immigration decisions and information requests by post or by email to the mailing and email addresses provided in the application. Therefore, it is important that our office be notified immediately of any change of address and contact details.

We thank you for your patience and for keeping your correspondence to a minimum.

Yours sincerely,

Client Service Unit (ASV)

Immigration and Medical Services Division | Direction de l'immigration et des services médicaux
Canadian High Commission | Haut-commissariat du Canada
38 Grosvenor Street
London, W1K 4AA | Londres, W1K 4AA
United Kingdom | Royaume-Uni

After reading this letter it is clear that we, who applied after June 2010, are lucky as our case will process faster than those who applied between Feb 2008 to June 2010.
SO in some way or other we are LUCKY isnt it?

regards
Roposh

absolutely right !!!
Even though we are late but we are lucky.. If every checkpoint goes positive .....

Nikhil

 

[Sajeels]

Hello guys, please comment on the below update by CIC on their website....

Total complete applications received since July 1, 2011

On July 1, 2011, the eligibility criteria for Federal Skilled Worker applicants changed.

Between July 1, 2011, and June 30, 2012, a maximum of 10,000 complete Federal Skilled Worker applications will be considered for processing. Within the 10,000 cap, a maximum of 500 Federal Skilled Worker applications per eligible occupation will be considered for processing within this same time frame.

Starting November 5, 2011, CIC will accept a total of 1,000 applications from international students who have completed at least two years of study towards a PhD and or who graduated from a Canadian PhD program in the 12 months before the date their application is received by CIC. Find out more about eligibility for this category or see the number of applications received to date on this site.

These limits do not apply to applications with an offer of arranged employment (job offer).

Applications received toward the overall cap: 2,983 of 10,000 as of October 31, 2011

Applications received per eligible occupation:

Eligible Occupation
(by National Occupational Classification [NOC] code) Number of Complete Applications Received*
0631 Restaurant and Food Service Managers 330
0811 Primary Production Managers (except Agriculture) 28
1122 Professional Occupations in Business Services to Management 500
1233 Insurance Adjusters and Claims Examiners 68
2121 Biologists and Related Scientists 218
2151 Architects 120
3111 Specialist Physicians 172
3112 General Practitioners and Family Physicians 179
3113 Dentists 220
3131 Pharmacists 402
3142 Physiotherapists 44
3152 Registered Nurses 500
3215 Medical Radiation Technologists 16
3222 Dental Hygienists and Dental Therapists 14
3233 Licensed Practical Nurses 83
4151 Psychologists 26
4152 Social Workers 115
6241 Chefs 26
6242 Cooks 61
7215 Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades 36
7216 Contractors and Supervisors, Mechanic Trades 69
7241 Electricians (except Industrial and Power System) 36
7242 Industrial Electricians 32
7251 Plumbers 6
7265 Welders and Related Machine Operators 15
7312 Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics 14
7371 Crane Operators 3
7372 Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction 4
8222 Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service 36
*The number of complete Federal Skilled Worker applications received as of October 31, 2011 is approximate.

**Once the cap has been reached, we can only accept applications for this occupation from people with an existing offer of arranged employment.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, the CIO cannot review each application for completeness on the same day it arrives at the office. The numbers on this page are updated at least once a week, but these figures are meant as a guide only. There is no guarantee that an application sent in now will fall within the cap by the time it reaches the CIO. We are looking into ways to minimize the effect of this on website updates.

Applications received from PhD applicants:

Applications received toward the overall cap: 0 of 1,000 as of November 5, 2011

 

[gurpresreetet]

hi everybody. does anybody know what is mean by application received from PhD applicants:3600 of 1000 means? [/b] is this a new category. my application under FSW 2121 reached cic on 7 september. no news yet. does anybody from september applicants has written an enquiry email to cic office or anybody having their dd encashedplz reply. thanks