I just finished listening a press interview from the Immigration Minister. He said the following.
I certainly do not feel like his comments have applied in my application. I have contacted the Manila embassy by fax clearly stating if there were any problems or concerns with the application to please email, fax, text, or call me. This was back in September. No reply.
I also emailed the Embassy in December. I am still waiting for a reply. Totally unacceptable.
I contacted my MP in December, they did a Ministerial enquiry. Came back no problem, within normal processing time. Finally in January I had my Member of Parliment contact Manila. They came back saying we need a AOM.
I plan on writing a letter and contacting my MP in light of the recent press release. I only have 8 weeks until my wifes medical expires.
Quotes from Immigration Minister Jason Kenney. Sunday, February 13 2011
“We are going to be receiving the same number in family reunification. One of the things is that we are seeing more and more spouses, and dependent children which we call our priority family class applications coming. “…
“More and more of those people and we are obliged to process those immediately.”…
“More spouses and dependent children and we have to accommodate them.”…
“We believe, the more important priority is spouses, husbands and wives and children.”…
priority
Pronunciation:/prʌɪˈɒrɪti/
noun (plural priorities)
[mass noun]
• the fact or condition of being regarded or treated as more important than others:the safety of the country takes priority over any other matter
• [count noun] a thing that is regarded as more important than others:housework didn't figure high on her list of priorities
• British the right to proceed before other trafficriority is given to traffic already on the roundabout
oblige
Pronunciation:/əˈblʌɪdʒ/
verb
[with object and infinitive]
• make (someone) legally or morally bound to do something:doctors are obliged by law to keep patients alive while there is a chance of recovery
• [with object] do as (someone) asks or desires in order to help or please themblige me by not being sorry for yourself[no object] :tell me what you want to know and I'll see if I can oblige
• (be obliged) be indebted or grateful:if you can give me a few minutes of your time I'll be much obliged
• [with object] archaic bind (someone) by an oath, promise, or contract.
immediately
Pronunciation:/ɪˈmiːdɪətli/
adverb
• 1 at once; instantly:I rang immediately for an ambulance
• 2 without any intervening time or space:she was sitting immediately behind me
• in direct or very close relation:they would be the states most immediately affected by any such action
conjunction
chiefly British
• as soon as:let me know immediately she arrives
accommodate
fPronunciation:/əˈkɒmədeɪt/
verb
[with object]
• 1 (of a building or other area) provide lodging or sufficient space for:the cottages accommodate up to six people
• 2 fit in with the wishes or needs of:any language must accommodate new concepts
• [no object] (accommodate to) adapt to:making users accommodate to the realities of today's marketplace
important
Pronunciation:/ɪmˈpɔːt(ə)nt/
adjective
• of great significance or value:important habitats for wildlifeit is important to avoid monosyllabic answers[sentence adverb] :the speech had passion and, more important, compassion
• (of a person) having high rank or status.
• (of an artist or artistic work ) significantly original and influential.
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