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| by | Posted
on 19-Sep-03 04:08 AM
To those who are interested: As of today, according to CBC, immigration to Canada has become easier. One needs to achieve only 67 points to qualify for PR application. This threshold used to be 75 points. More info at www.cic.gc.ca (thought it might not have been updated yet since yesterday). |
| darshankaka | Posted
on 19-Sep-03 07:23 AM
That's true |
| GP | Posted
on 19-Sep-03 02:39 PM
Is it applicable only for the old "on hold" applicants or applicable to all new applicants" I am tired of Maoists and want to get refuge anywhere in the world that does not have little or more crisis of this F_ word "Mao..." Post more when you get positive news. GP |
| Neta_ji | Posted
on 19-Sep-03 05:02 PM
According to my experience, it is much easier to settle down and live in Canadian society than it is in the United States. Though Candians are not as rich and resourceful as the Americans, Canadians are far more social and far friendlier than Americans |
| yatree | Posted
on 19-Sep-03 09:41 PM
This may help you all: "The Minister's move to adjust the pass mark is a response to Canada's need for skilled workers. Effective immediately, all new skilled worker applicants and those currently in the system who have not yet received a selection decision, will be assessed with a pass mark of 67. (Since the implementation of IRPA and until today, the pass mark was 75.) " http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/press/03/0333-pre.html |
| pravin_pandey | Posted
on 20-Sep-03 10:03 AM
Large numbr of Indians and other H1 workers applied to migrate to Canada after they were laid of. I have heard from people who have applied for it that this has slowed down the process and it takes much longer to get the Canadian residency now. pp |
| SelfExplorer | Posted
on 21-Sep-03 05:18 AM
Hey! It's a very good news for the ones who are trying to immigrate to Canada. I still warn you - do not fall victim to immigrant consultants because there's nothing special they can do to help you. Meanwhile they'll try to make it look complex and strip you with thousands of dollars - I have been a victim. When I arrived in Canada, I found myself a joker when I told my story about paying forr consultant service - it's so simple to apply, everything is explained in detail in the application kit which you can order from New Delhi. There are many thugs in Kathmandu posing as immigrant consultants because they know how to cheat you. Beware! Never get their help. So, just follow the website instructions and the most important thing you need is patience. It takes about 18 months to 24 months to process your application. FINALLY, I HAVE TO WARN YOU - FINDING EVEN A SURVIVAL JOB IN CANADA IS VERY VERY DIFFICULT. PLEASE DO RESEARCH ABOUT IT. BEST IS TO FIND A JOB BEFORE YOU COME, THROUGH THE INTERNET. UNLESS YOU'RE PREPARED FOR THE WORST, I ADVICE YOU TO TRY US, OR SOMEWHERE ELSE... |
| kernel | Posted
on 21-Sep-03 10:01 AM
Can anyone tell me what is the process to apply for Canadian Permanent Resident. I've heard the I don't need a lawyer and I could do everything by myself. Is that true? Where can I download forms and where do I send them? Is it a good idea to apply by myself or is it a good idea to take lawyer's help? I think I'm qualified but dunno how to get started. |
| ghamandi | Posted
on 21-Sep-03 10:29 AM
Saathi kernel, Just go to website : http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/ |
| kahatimro | Posted
on 21-Sep-03 03:50 PM
Hey Guys I went to the local police station for fingerprinting and they did not have the paper to do the printing. Where can I do the finger printing. Actually I just need the paper so that I could take it to the local police stations and get it dont. Help will be highly appreciated. Thanks -KAHATIMRO |
| wacked | Posted
on 22-Sep-03 06:33 AM
Anyone knows what's the time limit for a entry in canada once you get the residency via skilled worker program. I mean like in US when you're a greencard holder you have to enter US in 6 months.is there anything like that for canada. And if there is, Is there a certain amount of time you have to be in canada? answers are appereciated. thank you |
| darshankaka | Posted
on 22-Sep-03 09:37 AM
When you get your landing paper (residency paper) the expiry date will be quoted clearly in it. You should enter Canada before that expiry date. That expiry date is exactly one year after the time you took the medical checkups. If your application process get delayed in the course, and you one year validity of the medical checkup documents is also passed, then you will be asked to go for medical checkup again. And then the expiry date of the landing paper will be exactly after the day you took the medical checkup. Once you land in Canada.. you can go out of the Country immediately as soon as you get PR Card (same as Greencard in US) then you can be away from Canada for consecutive three years, this is a big difference from earlier rule that required you to saty in Canada half of the year in each year. |
| pittal | Posted
on 24-Sep-03 01:29 AM
Darshankaka, The visa is not always valid for a year from the medical. It depends on various factors. I have met some people who got Canadian Residency 4 months after their medical but they had to enter cananda within 3 months of visa issuance. Things are changing constantly so it is safe to say that the visa issuance is done probably sooner now under new system as the immigration asks for all the documents up front. The validity of the visa is under the sole discretion of the issuing officer. One of my friend had applied from the state of Virginia and his file has been transferred to LA for Visa interview. I guess it would make sense to transfer the file to either Buffalo or to Detroit. Who knows what they are doing nowadays..?? |
| wacked | Posted
on 25-Sep-03 09:10 PM
"You must have at least one year of full-time paid work experience, or the equivalent in part-time work, in an occupation listed in the National Occupational Classification (NOC) list" I have worked on a job which is in the NOC list for over five yrs. But first couple of yrs i worked full time without any break, but after that i worked on summer and winter only for couple of more yrs. But, counting the months I have worked over four yrs on the same position. Does that mean I have 4 yrs experience or not? I would really appreciate your experienced knowledgeble answers. thank you |
| darshankaka | Posted
on 26-Sep-03 07:22 AM
Pittal, then check out if you passport is expiring soon... althogh visa expires one year time from the medical check up, but if you apssport is expiring sooner than medical expiry, then your visa will have expiry date a month before your passport expiry date. |
| chicago | Posted
on 26-Sep-03 09:15 AM
My own Experience: Since I am recently immigrated to Canada I found Canadian way is much greater, friendlier than the United States. I've been in the States for more than 7 years, after unsuccessful attempt to obtain green card for several time even by complete legal way and several time reprocessing and lost of Labor certification cause of laid off and frustrated of INS's long waiting list. I got completed Landed document for Canada as less as of 14 months since I filed. I filed the paperworks without any assistance of attorney or agency. Not only that I was so impressed from Canadian system because I was skipped for interview which I hadn't expected. When I landed in Canada I found Canada is most beautiful, friendlier, helpful than the USA. Places are so nice, cheap housing, health insurances, wow, you see all those. I don't see what Canada don't have which USA has it? You just name it, everythings are there. Just cross the boarder and few miles drive. You see all things (name, brands, companies, food etc) what you see in USA. Income is also based on living standard. High living standard cities need hig income. Low living standard city has low income. Means, if you live in NY, CA, you need high income to survive. If you live in northwest of USA such as NM, MI, SD, you can survive from low income. Same theory apply in Canada too. So per my experience, if anybody follow the instructed listed in www.cic.gc.ca website, I don't think it much difficult. The most important things to remember as follows - The complete filled up application form. - Application fee (which is very important) - Pictures (Photos) - Copies of certificates - At least 3 years of job experience for skill workers ( acceptable experience from Nepal) - Copies of passport. Also copies of spouses / family if married - That's set. Canadian Immigration will follow up the rest or will send instruction for additional information such as physical examination, finger print, Police record etc. Also can track down from website. If anybody need assistance or help on this, contact me, your queries are most welcome. Best wishes for applicants Chicago chicago_1966@excite.com |