Striking diplomats mean delays for processing visa applications (CBCnews)

[gulm]

I have been following this forum for long time , but wasnt active blogger and had been planning to activate my account. so here is my first post on any internet forum ever. because i was not able to find this news and related comments on this topic. how much of this effects each of us?
you dont hate the messenger if you dont like the message ... okay
i just wanted all of you to be informed about this.... to stay alert... keep following the updates about this, yourself also and keep sharing it here on this thread... ALL THE BEST TO ALL OF YOU...



Visa problems persist for international students
Striking diplomats mean delays for processing visa applications

W.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2013/09/04/nb-visa-international-students.html


Alert – Strike Action

The Professional Association of Foreign Service Officers (PAFSO) union is currently taking strike action. PAFSO union members responsible for processing visa applications have been walking out of offices in Canada and overseas without advance notice.
W.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/temp.asp


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[gulm]

how much delay is expected ? can someone answer this ?

what are their demands ? why are they on strike ?

 

[Merg]

Hi,

Can anyone tell me if the strike has effected their visa application and caused any delays, etc? I am a journalism student in Canada and I'm doing an assignment on the effect of the strike on International students. Any help would be great! Thanks!