Hi my name is kunal. we stay in Dubai. we applied for immigration for Canada in August 2008 and on 18th of december we got our file no and we have to submit our all documents on or before 18th of april,2009.
as per our lawyer our medical and visa stamping will be done within 6 to 8 months. so we are very happy to get this in very short period of time. as thery anyone who also got quick reply like us?

There was another gentleman who is going through the same system. All of You who are availing the NEW fast tracking system, should pool your resources at ONE central location on CD and start the thread and keep it going. So that we can see some continuity in that location.

Good Luck.

Freddie.

Freddie.

Living in Dubai.

Are you really keep on moving to Canada?

Situation in Dubai / ME is not as good as it was, but NA is quite bad right now.

I would be really surprised if someone moves from Dubai to NA during these times.

Hello Kunal,

Good to hear that your application on track and getting on time. I am assuming that you have applied your application for Canada from Dubai and Dubai having less processing time as compared to India consulate. I am on the same boat, planning to apply immigration for Canada from India and looking for some information from you such what your background are and in which category have you applied etc. It would be helpful if I could talk or discuss with you for same.

If possible share me your email id.

Looking forward to hearing from you.


Thanks,
Abhishek

I do not know whether to be happy or sad by the new immigration list.

Thank You the Real One for giving me this list !.

Other than 1 entry there are no other options for the IT gurus. I've learnt through my friend - 2 Cases and I personally learnt today - 1 Case, where the students had come to Canada and obtained work permit and applied for PR under the IT category. These people were freshers but obtained good industrial jobs for salaries of the range of CAD 30K to 40K PA. Their applications have been rejected and the processing fees have been refunded. The regular guys with experience are not able to find jobs but the locally updated guys are not able to obtain PR. This is leading to a CATCH 22 situation, like see dog, no stone - see stone, no dog.


I'm sad that good professionals which Canada needs are being sent back by boat to their mother land. While I'm happy the list truely reflects what Canada wants and not to get everybody off the boat and get them underemployed leading them to frustration and sometimes to suicidical tendencies.

On the other hand many a families are heading back to the mother land after being laid off and unable to find suitable jobs. I do hope some of you who are heading back should share your story in order to prepare the new immigrants for their reality.

This is further sandwiched by the new restrictions brought about the Obama government on H-1B. The economic situation is relatievely better in Canada in comparison to USA and hence it must be relief for people to hang on to jobs but the question is how long ?.

A typical Indian Dharavi Scenario in USA:

http://www.oprah.com/article/oprahshow/20090218_tows_lisa-ling/1

No running water, no heat, no restrooms only a tent !.

May be an Indian movie director will make a movie in USA with US residents called \"Millionaire to Slum Dog\" and send it Oscars 2010.

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The LIST:

Instructions on which skilled worker applications are eligible for processing
Under changes to the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, federal skilled worker applications are assessed for eligibility according to the eligibility criteria listed below. Note: This does not apply to applicants intending to live in the province of Quebec.

These criteria affect you only if you applied on or after February 27, 2008. If you applied before February 27, 2008, your application will be processed according to the rules that were in effect at that time.

Is my application eligible for processing?
In order for your application to be eligible for processing, you must either:

have an offer of arranged employment, OR
be a foreign national living legally in Canada for one year as a temporary foreign worker or an international student, OR
be a skilled worker who has at least one year of experience in one or more of the following occupations: Dated 2008 - 11 - 28
0111: Financial Managers
0213: Computer and Information Systems Managers
0311: Managers in Health Care
0631: Restaurant and Food Service Managers
0632: Accommodation Service Managers
0711: Construction Managers
1111: Financial Auditors and Accountants
2113: Geologists, Geochemists and Geophysicists
2143: Mining Engineers
2144: Geological Engineers
2145: Petroleum Engineers
3111: Specialist Physicians
3112: General Practitioners and Family Physicians
3141: Audiologists and Speech Language Pathologists
3143: Occupational Therapists
3142: Physiotherapists
3151: Head Nurses and Supervisors
3152: Registered Nurses
3215: Medical Radiation Technologists
3233: Licensed Practical Nurses
4121: University Professors
4131: College and Other Vocational Instructors
6241: Chefs
6242: Cooks
7213: Contractors and Supervisors, Pipefitting Trades
7215: Contractors and Supervisors, Carpentry Trades
7217: Contractors and Supervisors, Heavy Construction Equipment Crews
7241: Electricians (Except Industrial and Power System)
7242: Industrial Electricians
7251: Plumbers
7252: Steamfitters, Pipe fitters and Sprinkler System Installers
7265: Welders and Related Machine Operators
7312: Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanics
7371: Crane Operators
7372: Drillers and Blasters – Surface Mining, Quarrying and Construction
8221: Supervisors, Mining and Quarrying
8222: Supervisors, Oil and Gas Drilling and Service
9212: Supervisors, Petroleum, Gas and Chemical Processing and Utilities

NOTE: the occupations above are all Skill Type 0 (managerial occupations) or Skill Level A (professional occupations) or B (technical occupations and skilled trades) on the Canadian National Occupational Classification list.

If you are not sure if you should apply as a skilled worker, you can use the eligibility tool to get an idea of whether your application would be eligible for processing.

Federal skilled worker applicants who do not meet the above criteria will be informed of this and will have their processing fee refunded.

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Sunny Leone a true Canadian DESI now back in India !.

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Originally posted by kunal203

Hi my name is kunal. we stay in Dubai. we applied for immigration for Canada in August 2008 and on 18th of december we got our file no and we have to submit our all documents on or before 18th of april,2009.
as per our lawyer our medical and visa stamping will be done within 6 to 8 months. so we are very happy to get this in very short period of time. as thery anyone who also got quick reply like us?

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