Tips for 2016 (Future) PGP Applicants
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Yes however there is no measurable proof that shows or quantifies how important the PGP program is to attracting new immigrants. There certainly wasn't any slow down in PR apps to Canada when the PGP program went on hold for several years. And there is still no slow down with all these new restrictions and cap added.mamaburger said:
In fact immigrants can't really bring their parents with them as it stands now. First they need to get 3 years of qualifying Canadian income plus another year for the final tax return, and then there is no guarantee they will even make the cap. So it's at least 4+ years before they can even think of applying... and then a long processing time during which if either parent develops any health problems they may become ineligible. Plus at any time Canada can decide to pause or completely change up the program again... perhaps requiring a sponsor to be a citizen to sponsor like in the USA, or increasing wait times to 20 years like in Australia.
I can see the attraction of a PGP program for immigrants, but it's very risky for this to be a deciding factor for anyone as the rules can change at any time. IMO even if the PGP program got progressively more restrictive and difficult, Canada would still continue to see a very little if any measurable effect to our skilled worker immigration application rate.
I've never indicated the program should be cancelled, just saying it needs to be controlled at a reasonable level to protect taxpayers. I continue to keep an eye on the PGP program since my wife may want to sponsor her parents some day.
If the PGP requires sponsors to pay for health care, guess who would have applied for immigrating to Canada?talespin said:
Canada wants to attract skilled young people. Mostly likely these people are from a country that is relatively well run and they themselves and their family aren't doing bad in their home country either. Thus most likely their parents have access to decent health care at reasonable cost in their home country. If a potential immigrant to Canada knew her parents won't be able to reunite with her in Canada due to the prohibitive medical cost, why would she immigrate to Canada? She is not crazy, right? Staying in home country is much better choice.
Then who will come to Canada instead? those whose parents are already dead and who don't have reasonable health care solution in their home country. These people are either old or uneducated and unskilled. Why would Canada want to attract these people to immigrate to Canada?
So hey Canada, there is no free lunch in the world. There is no such thing that you can grab the people educated by other countries to contribute to your economy without paying any cost. If you want to attract good immigrants, you need to pay the price.
The automatic system told me about the balance and available credit, but the balance is the one which will be shown on mystatement for the next payment .... You will know if the available credit change right away. We talked to a Credit card agent as well ... there is no charge from CIC ... I am worried because one person here got the application received at the same time ... same courier and same signature, and got charged ... not my case :-(vitlen said:
I had the same concern before but you just have to wait and see for the charge from CIC vinabloor. The application of person you are referring to might be in the hands of another CIC personnel and yours with the other. Each person has his/her own pace or may we call it process in checking an app. The other may be fast, the other, otherwise.vinabloor said:
I know where you're coming from because that's what I felt when I was waiting for the charge. Focus your mind on other things, do something to divert your thinking.
I even rechecked my payment form for my CC info and called my CC company too to make sure but the charge only appeared the following day.
As what I've posted previously, some applicants from 2015 were charged after 20+ days that there application was received (hoping for a shorter time-frame for you as this is torture).
Hang in there! Be positive
canpuneet said:
Sorry, logged out.
Yes, use the 'new entry' tab (just utilize the A6 field or any blank field below it). You can choose your name and the date CC was charged. Admin will just update your info on the 'timeline' tab.
Great. Thats a relief. I wish i had come across this great forum. Came to know about it from a friend on Jan 2 when I still had my app with me. Read the posts relevant on getting my application on time. Hopped in my car for Toronto and made it for Jan 4, 8:40AM.dchoudh said:
Thank you! Nightmare ;-(planningtogo said:I had the same concern before but you just have to wait and see for the charge from CIC vinabloor. The application of person you are referring to might be in the hands of another CIC personnel and yours with the other. Each person has his/her own pace or may we call it process in checking an app. The other may be fast, the other, otherwise.
I know where you're coming from because that's what I felt when I was waiting for the charge. Focus your mind on other things, do something to divert your thinking.
I even rechecked my payment form for my CC info and called my CC company too to make sure but the charge only appeared the following day.
As what I've posted previously, some applicants from 2015 were charged after 20+ days that there application was received (hoping for a shorter time-frame for you as this is torture).
Hang in there! Be positive
What do you mean by "Rigged" ? Yes, I agree that the system is flawed but to give it a fraudulent undertone is totally preposterous.GideonSword said:
The article critiques the shortcomings of CIC's process (which is true to an extent) - but you sir, very conveniently misconstrued it with your coloured vision to declare it "Rigged". Sounds like the case of sour grapes by a loser.