This forum is designed for people who want to immigrate to Canada and already submitted their application in 2005. Please leave your updated comments below in order to be helpful for others....
Hi I applied June of 2005 and got the File No. Nov 16, 2005, I already did 2 medicals, the last was May 2010, until now no reply from CHC, the ecas shows "in process", I applied through a consultant and ia LDN visa ofc.
thanks Comrade...i hope they can finalize my case so i can move on... Waiting for the unknown is the most nerve wrecking and difficult.... Hope your right.. R u in Canada already?
hi i applied in april 2005 outside canada from new delhi to be precise and status is still showing in process.in jan 2009 i received a letter inquiring if i would like to proceed and till now the status is still showing in process.as more than 5 years have passed please give info on when it will be done.Thanks & REGARDS
HAI i Have received my file number in June 2005 and received a letter enquiring if I would like to proceed.After giving consent for that there is no reply.Since I came under 2121 of the new list of professions.Do you think I have to reapply for getting that priority?Do I have to write IELTS again since i have appeared for IELTS in 2005.
Khadeja i did not receive document updation only letter inquiring if i would like to continue to which i replied yes. please advise urgently what to do. many thanks
hi i am rimpi. i received the file no. in feb. 2005 . i applied in dec. 2004 outside canada from new delhi. as more than 5 years have passed please give info on when it will be done.Thanks & REGARDS July 18, 2010 7:17 PM
hi i am rimpi. i received the file no. in feb. 2005 . i applied in dec. 2004 outside canada from new delhi. as more than 5 years have passed please give info on when it will be done.Thanks & REGARDS Plz reply asap
Hello I got file no. on 28 Nov 2005.I am 53 .My IELTS score is 6 for 3 band & 8.5 for listening.Will my application be considered at this age .should I take IELTS again?
I have applied for PR Canada in May 2005 n got file no in 1st Sept. 2005. when I will receive the somthing regarding updations n when I will listen the news to get my visa. Please anybody help me.
we have applied our case on august 2005...we have only reieved the letter which states that ypu want to proceed or not...5 yrs hve been already passes...how much it will take more to process our application???
It seems that All the applicants of 2003 are getting visas quick & fast. Probably they are forgetting to update this blof about their departure to Canada.
Please 2003 applicants.... Please update your status on this blog. This will help your further friends who are willing to go to Canada & have applied in 2004 will come to know what is getting processed & when....
Hello, I applied for FSW September 2005 and received my file number January 2006. Its already been 5 years of waiting. Anyone there to give me feed back on when will i expect an update from Canadian immigration. Thanks
1 APPLIED UNDER FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER CATEGORY THROUGH NOC 1211 TELEPHONE SUPERVISOR. IMMIGRATION CASE IS IN CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION SINCE MAY 2005, NOW THIS IS 2010, 65 MONTHS HAVE GONE.
IN THE MEAN TIME I CONTACT CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION FOR MY CASE ENQUIRY, THROUGH EMAIL LINK islamabad-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca THEY REPLIED AS Dear Client: In reply to your email please be informed that the file is in processing queue. We are currently processing cases received in 2003 and 2004, so please wait patiently as your file will be reviewed in due course. WHATS THAT MEAN? 2
IELTS 5.0 Listen 5.0, Reading 5.0, Writing 4.5, Speaking 5.0 First Official Language Speaking Listening Reading Writing High proficiency 4 4 4 4 Moderate proficiency 2 2 2 2 Basic proficiency 1 1 1 1 Please Note: You can score a maximum of only two points in total for basic-level proficiency. No proficiency 0 0 0 0
CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION ISLAMABAD OFFICE APPLIED IN MAY 2005
1 APPLIED UNDER FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER CATEGORY THROUGH NOC 1211 TELEPHONE SUPERVISOR. IMMIGRATION CASE IS IN CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION SINCE MAY 2005, NOW THIS IS 2010, 65 MONTHS HAVE GONE.
IN THE MEAN TIME I CONTACT CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION FOR MY CASE ENQUIRY, THROUGH EMAIL LINK islamabad-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca THEY REPLIED AS Dear Client: In reply to your email please be informed that the file is in processing queue. We are currently processing cases received in 2003 and 2004, so please wait patiently as your file will be reviewed in due course. WHATS THAT MEAN? 2
IELTS 5.0 Listen 5.0, Reading 5.0, Writing 4.5, Speaking 5.0 First Official Language Speaking Listening Reading Writing High proficiency 4 4 4 4 Moderate proficiency 2 2 2 2 Basic proficiency 1 1 1 1 Please Note: You can score a maximum of only two points in total for basic-level proficiency. No proficiency 0 0 0 0
hi i applied in april 2005 outside canada from Islamabad to be precise and status is still showing in process.in May 2009 i received a letter inquiring if i would like to proceed and till now the status is still showing in process.as more than 5 and half years (Approxmately 68 months) have passed some todays i see cic site , they write in site your case forwarded London England office. next contact London office with you please give info on when it will be done. my e.mail address farooqch31@hotmail.com
Thanks & REGARDS Please enlighten us on above issue
Hamid you submit police verification certificate? or wait letter please tell me I apply feb 2005 form CHC pak some days before see site thay write your file transfer london office my email address farooqch31@hotmail.com I wait
HI I check CIC websiete you file transfer London office. sir my question is that Police verification & Bank statment early submit and when embassy demand then submit plese help & gudie me on this issue farooq
hello I apply March 2005 from pakistan. I listen from different source, CHC reject and discurage from previous categery College Instructor Profession Please enlighten us on above issue farooq
Dear Farooq, You have heard a false information. Your turn is about to come in next few months. We are eager to hear the medical request news from your side
I apply March 2005, on this stage my file first review complete I draw CAIPSNOT I already two times draw caips notes , still blank not make summary what you advise me on this stage I wait farooq
Hi Comrade Sir, I have applied for PR in 2004 and waiting for my PR. My question is, My daughter who was 17 years at the time applying is now more than 23 but still studying thriugh distance education and is dependent upon me. will it effect my case?
Hi Comrade , I applied since March 2005 from CHC Islamabad , CIC offical web site show case transfer london England. How much time after work start London CIC embassy work on backlong cases from pakistan?
hello comrade , I'm ABHISHEK PANDEY.I'll repeat the trite question when will my mothers immigration file finally get through,she is the principal applicant and her AOR was march 17 ,2005 CHC NEW DELHI.I was a dependant then but now I'm 25 years old.I'm doing a job now will this change my status as an dependant.
Hi Dear, I being Masters in Sociology, applied CHC Islamabad,in 27th Jan 2005 for Canadian PR Visa under Skilled worker under profession of "Social Researcher"
Last year 2009 suddenly I was asked to re-consent my intrest in migration.
Now the on line status of official website shows the following "your application has been sent to England CHC on 29th October 2010,and await further contact from London office"
Will you please advise on the following;
1-as what type of check London office will perform?
2-what documents London office can ask me further?
3-when I will be asked for submission of Medical Exam and Police Clearance report and my Passport?
4-Why Islamabad CHC has not asked me for submission of Police clearance report or Medical Test, when many of the applicants have been asked so before transfer of their applications to London office? Thanks
dear Sir i applied for Immigration Canada in Feb 2005, Now its been since long, when my immigration case would be finalized? I would deeply appreciate it, if you could give me a prompt reply at your most convenient.
I applied for Canadian Immigration (for Permanent Resident) in Feb-2005, i was bachelor at that time, after 1 year I got married, i submit my wife complete documents, (Educational documents, passport, complete application form etc etc). But i did not submit processing fee of my wife. At the time of sumission of documents of my wife I mention that now in Feb-2006 my wife will not accompny me.
My question is this; My wife has 16 years of education; and when a decision will be made on my immigration File Would i be granted my spouse education number (Adaptability numbers)
or they will grant adaptability number only when my wife would accompany me
or my wife accompany or not accompany they would deafinately grant my adaptability numbers
Please guide
I would deeply appreciate it if you could give me a prompt reply at your most convenient
Thanking you in anticipation I am much worried about my these numbers
Dear Comrade I have not send my updated documents, plz guide also now if i want to send my updated documents and processing fee of my spouse, Where I would send; To Islamabad or To London Office Plz guide Aqdas
hello comrade i m a vet.i have applied my PR in august 2005 from new delhi.it have been 63 months.I got letter to continue or not, last year,which i replied yes.till now we r in process.How much time it will take to get immigration.we r listening that from backlog only 10% applications will be processed.Is it right or wrong.plz clear the query. If so then we will too late to get it. plzreply and guide
Hi comrade, when i started preparing application for canada immigration way back in Jan 2004, i was looking very young man of 34 years with all the black coloured hairs, now after seven years of long wait, i have started feeling the affect of age and easily crossed 40.my colour of hairs has started turning white. when will i get visa?
dear anu, dont worry from white colors of your hairs because "men are naughty after forty" :)
Prepare your self for challanges in a new country and a new environment. Dont lose your heart and enjoy your life in india too because india is an incredible place to live
Dear comrade, it is in this hope that i will be in a new beautiful country that I did not took any interest in the good opportunities that came in my way. I enjoyed my life more than i ould afford just keeping in mind that I should enjoy my mother lands love in a more fashioable way.had i knew that it will take more than double the expected time to reach canada, i could have planned the things in a better way, i am sure. Any how nothing can be done now and I am concentrating more now to plan the things in a better way so that i can settle in canada after reaching there as early as possible.
November month also gone. in the same way 2011 year will also go away one by one and I fear Mr comrade your estimation will come out as a sweet lolly pop.
hi you said right sentence for time period, I tired from this situation because one man throw 150,000/- aganinst three years visa Dubi but I see if CHC london demand my passport . I am in UAE, so problem creat . I am applicant of March 2005. I am very confused about this system. please help on this issue hamayun
Hi Comrade! Just like to ask when will I get my visa. I applied in Manila, got my AOR in Apr 2005 & they haven't requested for medical exam yet.. Is it possible that I would get my visa on the first quarter of 2011? thanks! --AKIRA
Hi comrade I have applied since feb 2005 & have not recived any timelines yet; which I am very much concerned about can you please update what are the timelines as no medical has also been done yet. only update available in e-CAS is that my case was transfered to london on 29th September 2010 from CHC islamabad Pakistan.
Comrade sahib ji, your one prediction has been a void as you perdicted that all 2003 and few 2004 will get medicals in Dec 2010 which is now almost over.Let us see what happens in Jan Feb.
I have applied in skilled worker in August 2005, till then only improvment is that all the cases are tranferred to London,, I just want to ask one question that,, All the decisions are made at this point and shifted to the other visa office for final approval?
Dear Comrade, I am Mrs. David from Manila and I applied for FSW last March 2005 with AOR May 2005. I have not received any update yet from the embassy in the Philippines.When I can possible expect my application to be finalized? The long waiting is agonizing. Thank you.
Dear Mr Comrade, I have applied in skilled worker in August 2005 from Pakistan, till then only improvment is that all the cases are tranferred to London,, I just want to ask one question that,, All the decisions are made at this point and shifted to the other visa office for final approval? is this true? Shahid
Hello I read Indian applicant forum, they are very organize and have well informed about CHC Delhi. Pakistani applicant waits from some 2004 and all 2005 One important news share, embassies staff very capable and well trained, Government of Canada issue order all applicant process with two months they will process. Canadian economy depends on America. American economy is down so that indirect impact on immigration process. If you see previous history CHC Pakistan cases process.
Year of Applicant Cases finalize 2001 2005 2002 2006 2003 2007 2004 2008-9-10-11 (all situation you knowledge) 2005 2006 2007 2008 (new policy start)
I am March 2005 applicant and see every years CHC history.
Dear Comrade, I am tyler. My got my AOR in sept 2005 from CHC London under FSW (Sales). In July 2008 my file transfer to CHC Islamabad. Received new AOR in Jan 2009. Now again my file is transfer to CHC London in Jan 2011. I am totally confused and no idea what to do and what not to do. Should I write to CHC London? Should I withdraw my application and apply again? Kindly do reply at your earliest.
Dear Mr.Comrade my name is Ivy just want to get your insight on this, I received a letter of acknowledgement from embassy saying that they received my application July 2005 but up until now I have not received any reply from them. Any idea when will i hear from them? I recently faxed a follow letter would you think it will help?
Dear Mr.Comrade my name is Ivy just want to get your insight on this, I received a letter of acknowledgement from embassy saying that they received my application July 2005 but up until now I have not received any reply from them. Any idea when will i hear from them? I recently faxed a follow letter would you think it will help?
Does anyone have an idea please. I am a 2005 applicant with my family. We did our medicals in August 2010. Before we recieved the medicals I sent an email asking about the status of my file and the response was that background checks are ongoing. Till now we haven't received ppr. Till when do you think we need to wait. And, do you think that they are still in the stage of background checks? I am from a middle eastern country.
I'm Mr. Tan from Manila. My AOR is October 2005, Manila Office. When do you think embassy will request us for updates to our file. Would you know what month they are processing already? Do you think we will hear from them this year? Appreciate that you are taking time to respond to our inquires.
Hi Everyone CIC is making changes to the immigration system and has opened an online survey to express views, please make the most of it and express your views on how to improve the Canadian immigration system following is the link
Good day comrade. I hope your prediction that 2011 will be year we get update letters is correct. I'm also a 2005AOR applicant. I'm just wondering why there hasn't been any movement from CIC for the past 3-4 months? It seems they stopped again from sending request for updates. I still see a lot of Feb and March 2005 waiting for their request for updates. Do you think it will speed up soon?
Dear Gentlemen/Comrade I am an applicant of 14 Feb 2005 since then I have been waiting to hear some thing +tive my case has been transfered to London recently on 29th September 2010. haven't heard any thing neither medical request has been sent nor new froms are sent for re-filling as is the norm. I wonder how long would it take to process can any one shed some light on this pls. As waiting without visibility on timelines is really irritating now. Atif atifamr@hotmail.com +92-321-400 2206
HI Anyone can guide me with true information?. I have applied in Dec. 2006 but still no update.How long it will take further to get response from Canadian high commission. Of which year applicants are being processed at this time ?. Thnaks
It has been noticed that applications in Manila filed on March 2005 have not moved for a year now. Although, those applications since Feb 2005 and before have already been approved since last year. Intriguingly enough, those applications filed starting Feb 2008 and above have been moving since late last year. Although it already appears unfair, do you happen to know the rationale behind this shift of processing. Also, will it be more beneficial for us if we just pull out our old applications and file a new one. By doing so, we will no longer be affected by the old system and our applications will be expedited. Please advise. Thank you
Processing Times - Permanent Resident cases: Skilled Workers and other Economic Class categories Within 6 weeks of submitting your application, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt. This letter will include your unique file number. Your file will be placed in a queue awaiting review. Once your file has been reviewed, we will contact you to advise the results of the review and any next steps you need to take. If your address or contact information changes during processing, you must inform this office in writing. Please include your file number in all correspondence.
Processing times may vary depending on the number of new applications received and the individual complexity of each application.
Actual processing times of permanent resident applications in New Delhi for the last 12 months.
Due to the high volume of correspondence received by this office, we are not able to respond to case status enquiries sent within the processing times currently posted for finalization of 80% of cases.
Type of application - Average Processing Time Economic Class Processing Times
Federal Skilled Workers who applied on or after 28 February 2008
Time to Initial Review Time to Finalization
Within 2 months Within 10 months
Provincial Nominees
Time to Initial Review Time to Finalization
Within 1 Month Within 10 Months
Quebec Skilled Workers
Time to Initial Review Time to Finalization
Within 3 months Within 10 months
Federal Skilled Workers who applied before 28 February 2008
Time to Initial Review Time to Finalization
84 months 90 months
Currently Reviewing Applications Received Currently Finalizing Applications Received
December 2003 July 2003
Federal Investors
Time to Interview Time to Finalization
28 months 30 months
Currently Interviewing Applications Received Currently Finalizing Applications Received
May 2008 Early 2008
Entrepreneurs; Self-Employed Persons
Time to Interview Time to Finalization
74 months 75 months
Currently Interviewing Applications Received Currently Finalizing Applications Received
Is anybody who applied in 2005 from Pakistan, got good news from Canadain Immigration Office. I mean, active processing/ medical/ interview etc. Your response will help me to access our expected time.
Iam jayan from kerala India.I got my PR file number on August 2005 and i did not get my visa till now.Can you explain when i can get my visa and i am look forward to hear from you.
Respected COmrade, just need to enquire some information regarding my application for Canadian Immigration (As a skilled Worker),case was filled in 2005,later got confirmation with File No, Later received letter of aknowledgenment for the (still interested in processing file) stating the message that dont respond if wona continue, now after almost 6 years have been passed, the current online status at cic states ( file in process..sent to london england office, they will contact you shortly) , i needed to know my status and also wonna upgrade them with my information regarding my current and past job details in past years...what should be my further action ? shall i update them with the information, if yes ( on which address), hoping for a positive response...will be highly obliged...thanks
I submitted my application to the Canadian Embassy in Manila in May 2005, received my file number in July 2005. I received a letter asking if I want to proceed sometime late 2006 or early 2007 (I don't remember exactly), and I said yes. It's now 2011 and no news yet. When do you think I will receive request for updates on my data/documents from the embassy?
i applied in 2006 for immigration to canada from pakistan and last june my cases got is transferred to london when will CHC london look at our case which year
good day sir, we have applied for PR in canada AUGUST 2005 here in the phils. Received our immigration file number last NOVEMBER 2005- on the same year. Four years later at exactly NOVEMBER 2009, we received a confirmation letter stating f we still want to continue with our application. It was the last communication sent to us by CIC. To sum it all, we have been waiting for 5 years & 10 months already.By the time we received our IMMIGRATION FILE NUMBER-LETTER we are promised to wait for 42-46 months starting from the time of application. How can this be when its more than the promised time frame. I think a WORD OF HONOR has to apply on this case.
In all honesty sir, how many more years do we have to wait in order for us to able to move on. I have a growing family. We love each other and & as much as possible, we dont want to be separated.
dear anonymous from the phils.,dated may 30,2011.we have the same status.me and my family cannot move on.we stopped buying a car,buying new appliances, my husband going abroad to augment the income,and fixing the house for good for the worry of sooner, the canadian embassy would recall us for update to canada.but,until now,the canadian embassy remains very,very silent about our long and queued application since 2005.my family and i applied in june,2005 and we received our acknowledgment from canadian embassy in july 2005.
indeed, it is agonizing to wait for the unknown.moving on is very hard as well as spending is tightly controlled with the mixed feeling of disappointment and agony that until when we would be called up.
comrades at the canadian embassy, kindly give us now the fastest time around because we're getting older, and we still want to experience in our younger years the comfort of living there with our children whom we have considered in immigrating there.
we are calling on all the heaven's doors to answer our plea.we are still here.waiting and hoping and most of all praying to be recalled the soonest possible time.....please....!!!!
i guess all of us 2005 applicants have the same situation and feeling..AGONY OF THE LONG WAIT.. i also applied for FSW last feb 2005 and received my AOR april 2005, by oct 2008 i was able to recieved another letter asking if i am still interested in my application, after that no news from the embassy, it really hard to cope up with this kind of situation, we are all left HANGING IN THE AIR and don't know what to do.
just hoping that before the end of june,2011 we will all be able to hear some good news from the embassy.
Dear Gentlemen/Comrade I am an applicant of 14 Feb 2005 since then I have been waiting to hear some thing +tive my case has been transfered to London recently on 29th September 2010. haven't heard any thing neither medical request has been sent nor new froms are sent for re-filling as is the norm. I wonder how long would it take to process can any one shed some light on this pls. As waiting without visibility on timelines is really irritating now. Any body from 2005 recived good news pls update! Atif atifamr@hotmail.com +92-321-400 2206
I guess Canada is joking with us, CIC office is treating us worse than our offices in Pakistan, imagine, we applied in 2005 but still the CIC office is saying us to wait pateintly its to early to say anything about processing time, I dont know they just dont directly say that CIC doesnt need pakistanies, its an idirect way of refusal, i too applied in july 2005, i m no longer enthusiastic for canada any more Is any or you get any update
Hello, I Applied for pr in Canada in 2005 april and not heard about my case from CHC New delhi.It is more than 6 years and still waiting.CHC has cheated and wasted my precious years.
hello we applied november 2005 and received our file no january 23, 2006 that it was started processing on that month... Whats the status of 2005 application. does this mean that we still need to wait more than a decade to finally arrive in canada as fsw...
I applied feb 2005 and i received my file number april 2005 here in the Phils., it's been 6 years, will CIC really update us this year 2011? it's been a long long wait.And it's been very unfair with the NOC classification.... I am a professional Medical Technologist I just wonder why it is not included in the NOC, is it really of no demand?
CIC has not been open with all applicants regarding the true status of the system. Inside information I received indicate that for those who applied in late 2004 to late 2007, applications will no longer be entertained. The main thrust of the embassy is on applications starting 2008 to now. It has been suggested to pull out all old applications and re-apply for a new one
Dont lose your heart friends. Although there is a delay due to a change in system but you will be treated fairly according to the system of your time. As you might know that 2004 applicants from India are receiving their medical request. the new immigration applications are limited to 10000/year due to the fact that Canada want to clear backlog first. Despite of the fact that what happened to back loggers from 2008 to June 2011, the canadian government has realized the difficulties and now the things are streamlined
Hi Comrade well come you back after long slinet, I am March 2005 CHC Islambad Applicnat, September 2010 case shifted london, How much time after CHC london start backlog applicant. Plz enlighten us on above issue
Is there any hope for 2005 applicants until 2012. We waited for long period of time, we cannot move on and sometimes had a feeling that this is already a hopeless case, please update us.
We have file our case in Dec 2005 from Pakistan and waiting for reply from CHC. Our status shows that our application has transferred to London office in September 2010 please update us.
dear comrade, we applied for PR in canada in september 2005, actually ,our relative applied for us from canada, lawyer said that our case is taking 76 months but , just tell me that in your opinion, what will be exact duration for us to wait? 6 years are completed already, and SECONDALY i read on this blog that right now 2003 cases are finalizing and with that respect its d bad news for 2005 cases, its d news of morrrrrre wait that 2005 can go in 2014, plzzzzzzz clear that??? waiting for ur reply from aleezay,pakistan
Honestly, This waiting game is killing nad discouraging.The last I heard from them was 2 years ago.I applied 2005 December.I will be 72 months in December.I wish they will finalise the cases soonest
Hi Comrade, I have applied in Dec 2005 and also received my file number on 29th December 2005.After that i got letter in which CHIC confirm from me either i am still interested or not.Now my status on the CHIC site is your application has been transferred to London on 29 September 2010.How much i need to have to wait for my case to be finalized. Waiting for your response. Nadeem Sattar
HI comrade, I applied in JAN 2007 and received file number in feb 2007 till no response for documents updation heard from embassy please tell me how much time they will take to finalise the things
hlo sir, myself sukhwinder kaur sandhu..... I applied for pr in canada in june 2005 n received file number in 2005 only. i hve submitted all my necessary documents wth police verification certificate to CHC canada. whnever i checked online satus is IN PROCESS. how much time they will take to finalise the process....
Its not your fault but its your good luck that you applied in 2004-05-06-07. In 2008, Canada has restricted its occupations list. These days it is very difficult to be eligible for Canadian Immigration
In your time there was no requirement of specific occupation and you were fortunate and eligible.
So wait for your turn. Don't worry at all. Pre 2008 applicants are very lucky.
My name is purvin, I applied for Canada in Sep, 2005. and I got my file number in November, 2005. After that, there is not any process. When I check the status of the file, it is showing in process.
Please let me know when can I get the file approved. How much time still it take, It has been already 6 years. It is enough of patience.
I applied n 2004.. Updation of case n oct 2008. After that, there is not any process. When I check the status of the file, It is showing in PROCESS. Please reply back IMMEDIATELY....
Wel =, I have contacted CIC london, repely the said that those applied before Feb 2008, should wait for 2013 by that they will deal with fast track applicatn.. so we can see any action after 2012 MJH
Today I received an email from IOM office. Contents are hereunder....Read carefully last lines
Dear Amir, Thank you for this additional information.Copying Sadia Zarif in IOM Islamabad. 2005 is a very long time ago… In order to attend a COA session you must first have been granted a Canadian visa.Along with that visa should come an invitation to attend our COA session. Our COA trainer would then travel to Lahore to deliver a pre-departure orientation session once a considerable number of people have been referred to us. As you know, because of the security situation, the Canadian High Commission is no longer processing immigration files from Pakistan, but from the UK; thus the longer delays. Let’s stay in touch in order to ensure that you do get that session once your visa has been granted. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and Ms Zarif.
well to be honest they don't need pakistanies, its strage that people has applied in 2004 but still waiting for their application to be process, dont you think its nonsense, 8 year and still CIC saying to wait patiently
There is no discrimination n Canada for people of any country. Lots and lots of people applied for Canadian immigration in past years/ Thats y a huge backlog was created. CIC is dealing with this backlog and continually struggling to finish this backlog. Be patient and wait for your turn
Hi Comrade, I am again posting my situition.Kindly reple to me.I have applied in Dec 2005 and also received my file number on 29th December 2005.After that i got letter in which CHIC confirm from me either i am still interested or not.Now my status on the CHIC site is your application has been transferred to London on 29 September 2010.How much i need to have to wait for my case to be finalized. Waiting for your response. Nadeem Sattar
I guess both pre feb 2008 applicatn must write sign a protest and consider of going to court for such long wait. its in humane for both Indian and Pakistanis
Hi Comrade , I applied for PR to Canada from CHC New Delhi & got the file no. in june ,2005 since than a long time has passed . Will anyone suggest as to when my Time will come.
Hi Comrade, It's Frank here. I applied in Dec2004,updated in 2008 after that no infromation. Could you please give some information about the current status of processing. My CIC is in Delhi.
Hi, This is kishore,i have applied for canada in April 2008 when will i get a call. Its seems that we apply in young age and go to canada in old age. It looks Govt is least bothered.
I am 2005 applicant from pakistan have an update i don't know weather it is good or bad however i have recived an offer from CIC to shift my case to provinsial nominee programm of Ontario as this will expedite the case decreasing backlog's Atif 03214002206 atifamr@hotmail.com
Respected comrade, I am puneet from Punjab, india, My file no. comes in feb.2005 and send the required documents as and when requested. I sent mail to embassy in nov.2011 and as per there reply, they donot need persons applied before 2008 and they have enough capacity of required labour so they told they have stopped our cases processing atleast till 2012 and after 2012,according to requirement, they will update us. But sir, at the time of application, the processing time was around 60 months and now its increased 93 months for india cases. why the embassy is doing so as it is their duty to cover our cases with in time frame admitted at that time. But as if they will continue increasing the time, what will be our future. Every one who applied before 2008, sacrificing their opportunities one or the other ways to get in line of PR to canada. But can u update, when can our wait be over in near future. As in one paper it printed that all cases before 2008 have been canceled by embassy. is it true?
LEAVE to think about CANADA, after 6 or 7 years returning of application due to BACKLOG ................... What a planning of CIC? Great planning.................\
..returning our applications after 7 long years of waiting????...it goes to show how INSENSITIVE your office in dealing with serious matters...I have high respect in your good office & yet this is how we reciprocated?...tsk...tsk...tsk...Many years have passed ...blood,tears & sacrifice we endured longing for a single reply and this is what we are getting???? Your office should have informed us earlier < better yet ..3 years ago> so that we could have moved on. And refrain from telling us false promises..Anyway LIFE IS NOT PERMANENT...will never know what lies ahead...GOOD LUCK CIC...I HOPE CANADA WILL FOREVER REMAIN A DEVELOPED COUNTRY.
what a system of this country , that called Canada. which is named as country of opportunities. but actually this is a country which wasted all our opportunities. as they cancelled all the cases applied before 2008 giving the reasons of huge backlog. can they give us our backlog of years which we wasted for this country. what a shame for their system. can we fight for this unjustice ,can anybody tell me
The Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.
Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing.
The Announcement
This statement has been issued as part of the larger Federal Budget for 2012, which was released on 29 March. The budget includes information for reducing national deficit and creating more fiscally efficient government infrastructure, an integral part of which is tied to immigration policy and processing times. As part of this plan, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), is expected to reduce its operating costs by $179 million over the next three years.
The budget mentions that “Canada risks losing the global talent competition for the world's best and brightest as potential immigrants choose to take their skills to other countries with more responsive immigration systems rather than remain in the queue to have their applications process in Canada”.
With this in mind, the decision was reached to not only return the approximately 300,000 applications, but to focus on creating a system that would streamline processing and “reduce duplication and overlap” in the overall structure.
Government Rationale
The applications being returned are currently only from the FSW program. No additional plans have yet been announced to address backlogs in other immigration categories.
CIC hopes that reducing application numbers will allow it to streamline its programs in a way that will eliminate overhead costs currently incurred by dealing with the backlog. For instance, some visa offices devote significant amounts of time and money to processing pre-2008 applications. With these out of the way, visa officers will be free to devote time and energy to processing applications that have a higher likelihood of approval under current government standards.
The decision is also part of a larger effort by CIC to “transition to a faster and more flexible economic immigration system”. This new system will be aimed at more accurately addressing Canadian labour market needs as well as better serving those applicants still in line to be processed. Currently, Canada is facing severe labour shortages, specifically in Western provinces where skilled tradespeople are in great demand.
So rest assured ...that applications before 2008 will be returned...what about those applications whose occupations are still included in the 29 Occupation List? will they be also returned?
Hi ! Please I need ur Help , we applied in august ,2005 and its 2012 going on and still no reply has come from the embassy , please tell me how long more it will take , i hope u help me with ur answer !! Thank U
hi sir , my parents applied in aug. 2005 in skilled worker for permanent resident visa (family) and i search everyday for these immigration works , but i'm still worried plz could u tell me how long it will take ? plz help me please Sir Thank u
Hi I applied June of 2005 and got the File No. Nov 16, 2005, I already did 2 medicals, the last was May 2010, until now no reply from CHC, the ecas shows "in process", I applied through a consultant and ia LDN visa ofc.
ReplyDeleteDont worry,
ReplyDeleteThe process is expedited and your case will be finalized soon
thanks Comrade...i hope they can finalize my case so i can move on...
ReplyDeleteWaiting for the unknown is the most nerve wrecking and difficult....
Hope your right..
R u in Canada already?
Yes,
ReplyDeleteaiting for unknown is difficult but there is a positive development and the way is less foggy after 26 june 2010.
hi
ReplyDeletei applied in april 2005 outside canada from new delhi to be precise and status is still showing in process.in jan 2009 i received a letter inquiring if i would like to proceed and till now the status is still showing in process.as more than 5 years have passed please give info on when it will be done.Thanks & REGARDS
Dont you received document updation from CHC yet?
ReplyDelete@Anonymous
HAI i Have received my file number in June 2005 and received a letter enquiring if I would like to proceed.After giving consent for that there is no reply.Since I came under 2121 of the new list of professions.Do you think I have to reapply for getting that priority?Do I have to write IELTS again since i have appeared for IELTS in 2005.
ReplyDeleteKhadeja i did not receive document updation only letter inquiring if i would like to continue to which i replied yes.
ReplyDeleteplease advise urgently what to do.
many thanks
hi
ReplyDeletei am rimpi. i received the file no. in feb. 2005 . i applied in dec. 2004 outside canada from new delhi. as more than 5 years have passed please give info on when it will be done.Thanks & REGARDS
July 18, 2010 7:17 PM
hi
ReplyDeletei am rimpi. i received the file no. in feb. 2005 . i applied in dec. 2004 outside canada from new delhi. as more than 5 years have passed please give info on when it will be done.Thanks & REGARDS Plz reply asap
Anyone knows what the year currently being processed for FSW category? I applied July 2005 - it's been 5years.
ReplyDeleteHello I got file no. on 28 Nov 2005.I am 53 .My IELTS score is 6 for 3 band & 8.5 for listening.Will my application be considered at this age .should I take IELTS again?
ReplyDeleteHello
ReplyDeleteI have applied for PR Canada in May 2005 n got file no in 1st Sept. 2005. when I will receive the somthing regarding updations n when I will listen the news to get my visa. Please anybody help me.
Dear holly and others,
ReplyDeleteyour turn will come in 2011 so relax and wait for your turn
Dear rampi,
ReplyDelete2011 is your year
I appleid for FSW March 2005 and got my file number May 2005. When can I expect an update letter from the embassy?
ReplyDeletehi,i received my file no in June 2005,its been 5 years.when can i expect an update letter.
ReplyDeletewe have applied our case on august 2005...we have only reieved the letter which states that ypu want to proceed or not...5 yrs hve been already passes...how much it will take more to process our application???
ReplyDeleteDear Anonymous,
ReplyDelete2011 is definately your year of immigration
Relax all 2005 applicants,
ReplyDelete2011 will be a good year for you people which will finish your long long wait of canadian immigration
Hi All,
ReplyDeleteIt seems that All the applicants of 2003 are getting visas quick & fast. Probably they are forgetting to update this blof about their departure to Canada.
Please 2003 applicants.... Please update your status on this blog. This will help your further friends who are willing to go to Canada & have applied in 2004 will come to know what is getting processed & when....
Thanks & Best Regards
Virendra
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI applied for FSW September 2005 and received my file number January 2006. Its already been 5 years of waiting. Anyone there to give me feed back on when will i expect an update from Canadian immigration. Thanks
1
ReplyDeleteAPPLIED UNDER FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER CATEGORY THROUGH NOC 1211 TELEPHONE SUPERVISOR.
IMMIGRATION CASE IS IN CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION SINCE MAY 2005,
NOW THIS IS 2010, 65 MONTHS HAVE GONE.
IN THE MEAN TIME I CONTACT CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION FOR MY CASE ENQUIRY, THROUGH EMAIL LINK islamabad-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
THEY REPLIED AS
Dear Client:
In reply to your email please be informed that the file is in processing queue. We are currently processing cases received in 2003 and 2004, so please wait patiently as your file will be reviewed in due course. WHATS THAT MEAN?
2
IELTS
5.0
Listen 5.0, Reading 5.0, Writing 4.5, Speaking 5.0
First Official Language Speaking Listening Reading Writing
High proficiency 4 4 4 4
Moderate proficiency 2 2 2
2
Basic proficiency 1 1 1 1
Please Note: You can score a maximum of only two points in total for basic-level proficiency.
No proficiency 0 0 0 0
LISTENING 2 POINTS
READING 2 POINTS
WRITING 1 POINT
SPEAKING 2 POINTS
SO I THINK THE POINTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IS 7 INTEAD OF 5.
ARE YOU AGREE WITH THAT,
Please mention your CHC @ sep 2005 applicant
ReplyDeleteI disagree, you are scoring 5 points only
ReplyDeleteDear
ReplyDeleteI apply march2005, now i see cic site, they wire your file forward london office
hamayun
CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION ISLAMABAD OFFICE
ReplyDeleteAPPLIED IN MAY 2005
1
APPLIED UNDER FEDERAL SKILLED WORKER CATEGORY THROUGH NOC 1211 TELEPHONE SUPERVISOR.
IMMIGRATION CASE IS IN CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION SINCE MAY 2005,
NOW THIS IS 2010, 65 MONTHS HAVE GONE.
IN THE MEAN TIME I CONTACT CANADIAN HIGH COMMISSION FOR MY CASE ENQUIRY, THROUGH EMAIL LINK islamabad-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
THEY REPLIED AS
Dear Client:
In reply to your email please be informed that the file is in processing queue. We are currently processing cases received in 2003 and 2004, so please wait patiently as your file will be reviewed in due course. WHATS THAT MEAN?
2
IELTS
5.0
Listen 5.0, Reading 5.0, Writing 4.5, Speaking 5.0
First Official Language Speaking Listening Reading Writing
High proficiency 4 4 4 4
Moderate proficiency 2 2 2
2
Basic proficiency 1 1 1 1
Please Note: You can score a maximum of only two points in total for basic-level proficiency.
No proficiency 0 0 0 0
LISTENING 2 POINTS
READING 2 POINTS
WRITING 1 POINT
SPEAKING 2 POINTS
SO I THINK THE POINTS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE IS 7 INTEAD OF 5.
ARE YOU AGREE WITH THAT,
hi
ReplyDeletei applied in april 2005 outside canada from Islamabad to be precise and status is still showing in process.in May 2009 i received a letter inquiring if i would like to proceed and till now the status is still showing in process.as more than 5 and half years (Approxmately 68 months) have passed some todays i see cic site , they write in site your case forwarded London England office. next contact London office with you
please give info on when it will be done.
my e.mail address farooqch31@hotmail.com
Thanks & REGARDS
Please enlighten us on above issue
plese help and gudied me on this issue
\farooq Gilani
I applied in Feb 2005 from CHC Pakistan. When my case will be 100% finalized? Thanks
ReplyDeleteHamid you submit police verification certificate?
ReplyDeleteor
wait letter please tell me
I apply feb 2005 form CHC pak
some days before see site thay write your file transfer london office
my email address
farooqch31@hotmail.com
I wait
Dear Farooq,
ReplyDeleteYour file has been transferred to CHC london and you will hear about document updation very soon. i perdict it in early 2011
Dear Hamid,
ReplyDeleteWhat about your file status? Is it transferred to CHC London
Dear Farooq Gilani,
ReplyDeletePlease check your file status on CIC website and let us informed
HI
ReplyDeleteI check CIC websiete you file transfer London office.
sir my question is that
Police verification & Bank statment early submit and when embassy demand then submit
plese help & gudie me on this issue
farooq
You have to submit them when being asked by CHC
ReplyDeletehello
ReplyDeleteI apply March 2005 from pakistan. I listen from different source, CHC reject and discurage from previous categery College Instructor Profession
Please enlighten us on above issue
farooq
Dear Farooq,
ReplyDeleteYou have heard a false information. Your turn is about to come in next few months. We are eager to hear the medical request news from your side
Hi Comrade
ReplyDeleteI apply March 2005, on this stage my file first review complete
I draw CAIPSNOT
I already two times draw caips notes , still blank not make summary
what you advise me on this stage
I wait
farooq
Hi Comrade Sir, I have applied for PR in 2004 and waiting for my PR. My question is, My daughter who was 17 years at the time applying is now more than 23 but still studying thriugh distance education and is dependent upon me. will it effect my case?
ReplyDeletefarookh
nO IT WILL NOT EFFECT YOUR CASE
ReplyDeleteHi Comrade , I applied since March 2005 from CHC Islamabad , CIC offical web site show case transfer london England.
ReplyDeleteHow much time after work start London CIC embassy work on backlong cases from pakistan?
hello comrade ,
ReplyDeleteI'm ABHISHEK PANDEY.I'll repeat the trite question when will my mothers immigration file finally get through,she is the principal applicant and her AOR was march 17 ,2005 CHC NEW DELHI.I was a dependant then but now I'm 25 years old.I'm doing a job now will this change my status as an dependant.
Hi Dear,
ReplyDeleteI being Masters in Sociology, applied CHC Islamabad,in 27th Jan 2005 for Canadian PR Visa under Skilled worker under profession of "Social Researcher"
Last year 2009 suddenly I was asked to re-consent my intrest in migration.
Now the on line status of official website shows the following "your application has been sent to England CHC on 29th October 2010,and await further contact from London office"
Will you please advise on the following;
1-as what type of check London office will perform?
2-what documents London office can ask me further?
3-when I will be asked for submission of Medical Exam and Police Clearance report and my Passport?
4-Why Islamabad CHC has not asked me for submission of Police clearance report or Medical Test, when many of the applicants have been asked so before transfer of their applications to London office?
Thanks
M Lingrial
dear Sir i applied for Immigration Canada in Feb 2005, Now its been since long, when my immigration case would be finalized?
ReplyDeleteI would deeply appreciate it, if you could give me a prompt reply at your most convenient.
Thanking you in anticipation
Aqdas
Dear Sir
ReplyDeleteI applied for Canadian Immigration (for Permanent Resident) in Feb-2005, i was bachelor at that time, after 1 year I got married, i submit my wife complete documents, (Educational documents, passport, complete application form etc etc). But i did not submit processing fee of my wife. At the time of sumission of documents of my wife I mention that now in Feb-2006 my wife will not accompny me.
My question is this; My wife has 16 years of education; and when a decision will be made on my immigration File
Would i be granted my spouse education number (Adaptability numbers)
or they will grant adaptability number only when my wife would accompany me
or
my wife accompany or not accompany they would deafinately grant my adaptability numbers
Please guide
I would deeply appreciate it if you could give me a prompt reply at your most convenient
Thanking you in anticipation
I am much worried about my these numbers
Amir Shahzad
Dear Aamir Shahzad,
ReplyDeleteYou will get numbers of your spouse if you have mentioned her in your application. Have you send updated documents?
Dear Aqdas,
ReplyDeleteHave you send your updated documents to CHC?
Dear M Lingrial,
ReplyDeleteHave you updated your documents to CHC Islamabad?
Dear Comrade I have not send my updated documents, plz guide also now if i want to send my updated documents and processing fee of my spouse, Where I would send; To Islamabad or To London Office
ReplyDeletePlz guide
Aqdas
hello comrade
ReplyDeletei m a vet.i have applied my PR in august 2005 from new delhi.it have been 63 months.I got letter to continue or not, last year,which i replied yes.till now we r in process.How much time it will take to get immigration.we r listening that from backlog only 10% applications will be processed.Is it right or wrong.plz clear the query. If so then we will too late to get it. plzreply and guide
Hi comrade, when i started preparing application for canada immigration way back in Jan 2004, i was looking very young man of 34 years with all the black coloured hairs, now after seven years of long wait, i have started feeling the affect of age and easily crossed 40.my colour of hairs has started turning white. when will i get visa?
ReplyDeletedear anu,
ReplyDeletedont worry from white colors of your hairs because "men are naughty after forty" :)
Prepare your self for challanges in a new country and a new environment. Dont lose your heart and enjoy your life in india too because india is an incredible place to live
Dear Aqdas,
ReplyDeletehave u received a document update request from chc
Dear comrade, it is in this hope that i will be in a new beautiful country that I did not took any interest in the good opportunities that came in my way. I enjoyed my life more than i ould afford just keeping in mind that I should enjoy my mother lands love in a more fashioable way.had i knew that it will take more than double the expected time to reach canada, i could have planned the things in a better way, i am sure. Any how nothing can be done now and I am concentrating more now to plan the things in a better way so that i can settle in canada after reaching there as early as possible.
ReplyDeleteRegards
November month also gone. in the same way 2011 year will also go away one by one and I fear Mr comrade your estimation will come out as a sweet lolly pop.
ReplyDeletehi
ReplyDeleteyou said right sentence for time period, I tired from this situation because one man throw 150,000/- aganinst three years visa Dubi
but I see if CHC london demand my passport .
I am in UAE, so problem creat .
I am applicant of March 2005.
I am very confused about this system.
please help on this issue
hamayun
Hi Comrade! Just like to ask when will I get my visa. I applied in Manila, got my AOR in Apr 2005 & they haven't requested for medical exam yet.. Is it possible that I would get my visa on the first quarter of 2011? thanks! --AKIRA
ReplyDeleteHi comrade I have applied since feb 2005 & have not recived any timelines yet; which I am very much concerned about can you please update what are the timelines as no medical has also been done yet.
ReplyDeleteonly update available in e-CAS is that my case was transfered to london on 29th September 2010 from CHC islamabad Pakistan.
DEAR COMRADE, PL TELL WHEN WILL I GET PR. I APPLIED IN JULY 2004 FROM INDIA.
ReplyDeleteTHANKS
Comrade sahib ji, your one prediction has been a void as you perdicted that all 2003 and few 2004 will get medicals in Dec 2010 which is now almost over.Let us see what happens in Jan Feb.
ReplyDeleteRegards
I have applied in skilled worker in August 2005, till then only improvment is that all the cases are tranferred to London,, I just want to ask one question that,, All the decisions are made at this point and shifted to the other visa office for final approval?
ReplyDeleteDear Comrade,
ReplyDeleteI am Mrs. David from Manila and I applied for FSW last March 2005 with AOR May 2005. I have not received any update yet from the embassy in the Philippines.When I can possible expect my application to be finalized? The long waiting is agonizing. Thank you.
Dear Ms David:
ReplyDeleteYou may expect in late 2011
Dear Mr Comrade, I have applied in skilled worker in August 2005 from Pakistan, till then only improvment is that all the cases are tranferred to London,, I just want to ask one question that,, All the decisions are made at this point and shifted to the other visa office for final approval? is this true? Shahid
ReplyDeleteHello
ReplyDeleteI read Indian applicant forum, they are very organize and have well informed about CHC Delhi.
Pakistani applicant waits from some 2004 and all 2005
One important news share, embassies staff very capable and well trained, Government of Canada issue order all applicant process with two months they will process.
Canadian economy depends on America. American economy is down so that indirect impact on immigration process.
If you see previous history CHC Pakistan cases process.
Year of Applicant Cases finalize
2001 2005
2002 2006
2003 2007
2004 2008-9-10-11 (all situation you knowledge)
2005
2006
2007
2008 (new policy start)
I am March 2005 applicant and see every years CHC history.
Hamayun 0333-5319071
Dear Comrade,
ReplyDeleteI am tyler. My got my AOR in sept 2005 from CHC London under FSW (Sales). In July 2008 my file transfer to CHC Islamabad. Received new AOR in Jan 2009. Now again my file is transfer to CHC London in Jan 2011. I am totally confused and no idea what to do and what not to do. Should I write to CHC London? Should I withdraw my application and apply again? Kindly do reply at your earliest.
best regards.
Dear Mr.Comrade my name is Ivy just want to get your insight on this, I received a letter of acknowledgement from embassy saying that they received my application July 2005 but up until now I have not received any reply from them. Any idea when will i hear from them? I recently faxed a follow letter would you think it will help?
ReplyDeleteDear Mr.Comrade my name is Ivy just want to get your insight on this, I received a letter of acknowledgement from embassy saying that they received my application July 2005 but up until now I have not received any reply from them. Any idea when will i hear from them? I recently faxed a follow letter would you think it will help?
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have an idea please. I am a 2005 applicant with my family. We did our medicals in August 2010. Before we recieved the medicals I sent an email asking about the status of my file and the response was that background checks are ongoing. Till now we haven't received ppr. Till when do you think we need to wait. And, do you think that they are still in the stage of background checks? I am from a middle eastern country.
ReplyDeleteDear Mr. Comrade,
ReplyDeleteI'm Mr. Tan from Manila. My AOR is October 2005, Manila Office. When do you think embassy will request us for updates to our file. Would you know what month they are processing already? Do you think we will hear from them this year?
Appreciate that you are taking time to respond to our inquires.
Hi Everyone CIC is making changes to the immigration system and has opened an online survey to express views, please make the most of it and express your views on how to improve the Canadian immigration system following is the link
ReplyDeletehttp://cic.sondages-surveys.ca/s/fswp-ptqf/?l=en
The above link http://cic.sondages-surveys.ca/s/fswp-ptqf/?l=en
ReplyDeleteis only applicable for those who are already in Canada.
Good day comrade. I hope your prediction that 2011 will be year we get update letters is correct. I'm also a 2005AOR applicant. I'm just wondering why there hasn't been any movement from CIC for the past 3-4 months? It seems they stopped again from sending request for updates. I still see a lot of Feb and March 2005 waiting for their request for updates. Do you think it will speed up soon?
ReplyDeleteDear comrade, why you are absence from this thread and not replying to our posts? we are loosing interest in this thread with your continous absence.
ReplyDeleteAA
ReplyDeleteDear Gentlemen/Comrade
I am an applicant of 14 Feb 2005 since then I have been waiting to hear some thing +tive my case has been transfered to London recently on 29th September 2010. haven't heard any thing neither medical request has been sent nor new froms are sent for re-filling as is the norm.
I wonder how long would it take to process can any one shed some light on this pls.
As waiting without visibility on timelines is really irritating now.
Atif
atifamr@hotmail.com
+92-321-400 2206
HI
ReplyDeleteAnyone can guide me with true information?.
I have applied in Dec. 2006 but still no update.How long it will take further to get response from Canadian high commission.
Of which year applicants are being processed at this time ?.
Thnaks
Dear Mr. Comrade,
ReplyDeleteIt has been noticed that applications in Manila filed on March 2005 have not moved for a year now. Although, those applications since Feb 2005 and before have already been approved since last year. Intriguingly enough, those applications filed starting Feb 2008 and above have been moving since late last year. Although it already appears unfair, do you happen to know the rationale behind this shift of processing. Also, will it be more beneficial for us if we just pull out our old applications and file a new one. By doing so, we will no longer be affected by the old system and our applications will be expedited. Please advise. Thank you
HI ,
ReplyDeleteI Have appllied from new delhi in oct 2005, but not here any news from them Can anybody tell how long it take?
Processing Times - Permanent Resident cases: Skilled Workers and other Economic Class categories
ReplyDeleteWithin 6 weeks of submitting your application, you will receive an Acknowledgement of Receipt. This letter will include your unique file number. Your file will be placed in a queue awaiting review. Once your file has been reviewed, we will contact you to advise the results of the review and any next steps you need to take. If your address or contact information changes during processing, you must inform this office in writing. Please include your file number in all correspondence.
Processing times may vary depending on the number of new applications received and the individual complexity of each application.
Actual processing times of permanent resident applications in New Delhi for the last 12 months.
Due to the high volume of correspondence received by this office, we are not able to respond to case status enquiries sent within the processing times currently posted for finalization of 80% of cases.
Type of application - Average Processing Time
Economic Class Processing Times
Federal Skilled Workers who applied on or after 28 February 2008
Time to Initial Review
Time to Finalization
Within 2 months
Within 10 months
Provincial Nominees
Time to Initial Review
Time to Finalization
Within 1 Month
Within 10 Months
Quebec Skilled Workers
Time to Initial Review
Time to Finalization
Within 3 months
Within 10 months
Federal Skilled Workers who applied before 28 February 2008
Time to Initial Review
Time to Finalization
84 months
90 months
Currently Reviewing Applications Received
Currently Finalizing Applications Received
December 2003
July 2003
Federal Investors
Time to Interview
Time to Finalization
28 months
30 months
Currently Interviewing Applications Received
Currently Finalizing Applications Received
May 2008
Early 2008
Entrepreneurs; Self-Employed Persons
Time to Interview
Time to Finalization
74 months
75 months
Currently Interviewing Applications Received
Currently Finalizing Applications Received
October 2003
May 2003
Status at New Delhi Office
Obaid
ReplyDeleteHI ,
I got my AOR in Nov. 2005 from Islamabad, but not here any news from them Can anybody tell how long it take?
AOS
hi dear future canadians,
ReplyDeleteIs anybody who applied in 2005 from Pakistan, got good news from Canadain Immigration Office. I mean, active processing/ medical/ interview etc. Your response will help me to access our expected time.
Hoping for quick response.
SUH
Iam jayan from kerala India.I got my PR file number on August 2005 and i did not get my visa till now.Can you explain when i can get my visa and i am look forward to hear from you.
ReplyDeleteRespected COmrade, just need to enquire some information regarding my application for Canadian Immigration (As a skilled Worker),case was filled in 2005,later got confirmation with File No, Later received letter of aknowledgenment for the (still interested in processing file) stating the message that dont respond if wona continue, now after almost 6 years have been passed, the current online status at cic states ( file in process..sent to london england office, they will contact you shortly) , i needed to know my status and also wonna upgrade them with my information regarding my current and past job details in past years...what should be my further action ? shall i update them with the information, if yes ( on which address), hoping for a positive response...will be highly obliged...thanks
ReplyDeleteDear Comrade,
ReplyDeleteI submitted my application to the Canadian Embassy in Manila in May 2005, received my file number in July 2005. I received a letter asking if I want to proceed sometime late 2006 or early 2007 (I don't remember exactly), and I said yes. It's now 2011 and no news yet. When do you think I will receive request for updates on my data/documents from the embassy?
i applied in 2006 for immigration to canada from pakistan and last june my cases got is transferred to london when will CHC london look at our case which year
ReplyDeletegood day sir,
ReplyDeletewe have applied for PR in canada AUGUST 2005 here in the phils. Received our immigration file number last NOVEMBER 2005- on the same year. Four years later at exactly NOVEMBER 2009, we received a confirmation letter stating f we still want to continue with our application. It was the last communication sent to us by CIC. To sum it all, we have been waiting for 5 years & 10 months already.By the time we received our IMMIGRATION FILE NUMBER-LETTER we are promised to wait for 42-46 months starting from the time of application. How can this be when its more than the promised time frame. I think a WORD OF HONOR has to apply on this case.
In all honesty sir, how many more years do we have to wait in order for us to able to move on. I have a growing family. We love each other and & as much as possible, we dont want to be separated.
Frankly good sir, we -all- cannot move on....
thank you & God Bless
dear anonymous from the phils.,dated may 30,2011.we have the same status.me and my family cannot move on.we stopped buying a car,buying new appliances, my husband going abroad to augment the income,and fixing the house for good for the worry of sooner, the canadian embassy would recall us for update to canada.but,until now,the canadian embassy remains very,very silent about our long and queued application since 2005.my family and i applied in june,2005 and we received our acknowledgment from canadian embassy in july 2005.
ReplyDeleteindeed, it is agonizing to wait for the unknown.moving on is very hard as well as spending is tightly controlled with the mixed feeling of disappointment and agony that until when we would be called up.
comrades at the canadian embassy, kindly give us now the fastest time around because we're getting older, and we still want to experience in our younger years the comfort of living there with our children whom we have considered in immigrating there.
we are calling on all the heaven's doors to answer our plea.we are still here.waiting and hoping and most of all praying to be recalled the soonest possible time.....please....!!!!
i guess all of us 2005 applicants have the same situation and feeling..AGONY OF THE LONG WAIT..
ReplyDeletei also applied for FSW last feb 2005 and received my AOR april 2005, by oct 2008 i was able to recieved another letter asking if i am still interested in my application, after that no news from the embassy, it really hard to cope up with this kind of situation, we are all left HANGING IN THE AIR and don't know what to do.
just hoping that before the end of june,2011 we will all be able to hear some good news from the embassy.
hi this is bunny here...we have applied our visa in 2005 month of august...when our case will be finalized???
ReplyDeleteDear Gentlemen/Comrade
ReplyDeleteI am an applicant of 14 Feb 2005 since then I have been waiting to hear some thing +tive my case has been transfered to London recently on 29th September 2010. haven't heard any thing neither medical request has been sent nor new froms are sent for re-filling as is the norm.
I wonder how long would it take to process can any one shed some light on this pls.
As waiting without visibility on timelines is really irritating now.
Any body from 2005 recived good news pls update!
Atif
atifamr@hotmail.com
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Please let me know the status of June,2005
ReplyDeleteI guess Canada is joking with us, CIC office is treating us worse than our offices in Pakistan, imagine, we applied in 2005 but still the CIC office is saying us to wait pateintly its to early to say anything about processing time,
ReplyDeleteI dont know they just dont directly say that CIC doesnt need pakistanies, its an idirect way of refusal, i too applied in july 2005, i m no longer enthusiastic for canada any more
Is any or you get any update
Dear Comrade..
ReplyDeleteHello. im Mario from Phillipines.. I applied in february 2005 and i got my file no. April 2005. please advice me. thank you! more power!
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI Applied for pr in Canada in 2005 april and not heard about my case from CHC New delhi.It is more than 6 years and still waiting.CHC has cheated and wasted my precious years.
hello we applied november 2005 and received our file no january 23, 2006 that it was started processing on that month... Whats the status of 2005 application. does this mean that we still need to wait more than a decade to finally arrive in canada as fsw...
ReplyDeletecases of 2004-2005 are going to start shortly and are likely to be cleared by next year
ReplyDelete2005 cases documnets verification start now,
ReplyDeleteARE YOU SURE THAT THE CASES OF 2005 ARE GOING TO BE CLEARED BY NEXT YEAR?
ReplyDeletehow can you say that anonymous..?
ReplyDeleteI applied feb 2005 and i received my file number april 2005 here in the Phils., it's been 6 years, will CIC really update us this year 2011? it's been a long long wait.And it's been very unfair with the NOC classification.... I am a professional Medical Technologist I just wonder why it is not included in the NOC, is it really of no demand?
ReplyDeletecomrade appears to be hibernating.....zzzzz
ReplyDeleteTo everyone,
ReplyDeleteCIC has not been open with all applicants regarding the true status of the system. Inside information I received indicate that for those who applied in late 2004 to late 2007, applications will no longer be entertained. The main thrust of the embassy is on applications starting 2008 to now. It has been suggested to pull out all old applications and re-apply for a new one
Dont lose your heart friends. Although there is a delay due to a change in system but you will be treated fairly according to the system of your time. As you might know that 2004 applicants from India are receiving their medical request. the new immigration applications are limited to 10000/year due to the fact that Canada want to clear backlog first. Despite of the fact that what happened to back loggers from 2008 to June 2011, the canadian government has realized the difficulties and now the things are streamlined
ReplyDeleteHi Comrade
ReplyDeletewell come you back after long slinet,
I am March 2005 CHC Islambad Applicnat, September 2010 case shifted london, How much time after CHC london start backlog applicant.
Plz enlighten us on above issue
wellcome back comrade.
ReplyDeleteYOu seem to be quite right as I have heard that 2005 Pak casses are also in OPEN status now previously they were flagged.
Hope they will be finalised in 2011.
Do keep yur presence in this form as we all miss u a lot :)
Dear,
ReplyDeleteAs your case has been shifted to london so it will be more expedited. As per my opinion CHC london will finalized your application in sep 2012
sir
ReplyDeleteIS THERE ANY HOPE FOR FEB;2005 CASES IN NEAR FUTURE
I have heard that old cases may have to wait till 2016
ReplyDeletehi comrade ,
ReplyDeleteIs there any hope for 2005 applicants until 2012. We waited for long period of time, we cannot move on and sometimes had a feeling that this is already a hopeless case, please update us.
anonymous
Hi Comrade,
ReplyDeleteWe have file our case in Dec 2005 from Pakistan and waiting for reply from CHC. Our status shows that our application has transferred to London office in September 2010 please update us.
dear comrade,
ReplyDeletewe applied for PR in canada in september 2005, actually ,our relative applied for us from canada, lawyer said that our case is taking 76 months but , just tell me that in your opinion, what will be exact duration for us to wait? 6 years are completed already, and SECONDALY i read on this blog that right now 2003 cases are finalizing and with that respect its d bad news for 2005 cases, its d news of morrrrrre wait that 2005 can go in 2014, plzzzzzzz clear that??? waiting for ur reply
from aleezay,pakistan
hi comrade
ReplyDeletei apply in jan 2005 in skilled federal category , can u tell me in which year i hope to get any response from CHC office.
Honestly,
ReplyDeleteThis waiting game is killing nad discouraging.The last I heard from them was 2 years ago.I applied 2005 December.I will be 72 months in December.I wish they will finalise the cases soonest
well i applied in June 2005, but from an email got the clue that till 2013 we should not keep hope
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Hi Comrade,
ReplyDeleteI have applied in Dec 2005 and also received my file number on 29th December 2005.After that i got letter in which CHIC confirm from me either i am still interested or not.Now my status on the CHIC site is your application has been transferred to London on 29 September 2010.How much i need to have to wait for my case to be finalized.
Waiting for your response.
Nadeem Sattar
HI comrade,
ReplyDeleteI applied in JAN 2007 and received file number in feb 2007 till no response for documents updation heard from embassy please tell me how much time they will take to finalise the things
Please mention your CHC
ReplyDeletehlo sir, myself sukhwinder kaur sandhu.....
ReplyDeleteI applied for pr in canada in june 2005 n received file number in 2005 only. i hve submitted all my necessary documents wth police verification certificate to CHC canada. whnever i checked online satus is IN PROCESS. how much time they will take to finalise the process....
THANKS & REGARDS
dear comrade,
ReplyDeleteI have something to ask you. You only need to answer YES or NO.
IS IT OUR FAULT THAT WE HAVE APPLIED FOR PR IN CANADA IN YEARS 2004, 2005, 2006 AND 2007?? KINDLY REPLY....by d way...Happy Innocence Day!
sincerely,
2004,20005,2006 and 2007
Its not your fault but its your good luck that you applied in 2004-05-06-07. In 2008, Canada has restricted its occupations list. These days it is very difficult to be eligible for Canadian Immigration
ReplyDeleteIn your time there was no requirement of specific occupation and you were fortunate and eligible.
So wait for your turn. Don't worry at all. Pre 2008 applicants are very lucky.
Hi !
ReplyDeleteMy name is purvin, I applied for Canada in Sep, 2005. and I got my file number in November, 2005. After that, there is not any process. When I check the status of the file, it is showing in process.
Please let me know when can I get the file approved. How much time still it take, It has been already 6 years. It is enough of patience.
Please reply back immediately.
As per my perdication, this year will be decesive year for your case
ReplyDeleteI applied n 2004..
ReplyDeleteUpdation of case n oct 2008.
After that, there is not any process. When I check the status of the file, It is showing in PROCESS.
Please reply back IMMEDIATELY....
Wel =, I have contacted CIC london, repely the said that those applied before Feb 2008, should wait for 2013 by that they will deal with fast track applicatn.. so we can see any action after 2012
ReplyDeleteMJH
Today I received an email from IOM office. Contents are hereunder....Read carefully last lines
ReplyDeleteDear Amir, Thank you for this additional information.Copying Sadia Zarif in IOM Islamabad. 2005 is a very long time ago… In order to attend a COA session you must first have been granted a Canadian visa.Along with that visa should come an invitation to attend our COA session. Our COA trainer would then travel to Lahore to deliver a pre-departure orientation session once a considerable number of people have been referred to us. As you know, because of the security situation, the Canadian High Commission is no longer processing immigration files from Pakistan, but from the UK; thus the longer delays. Let’s stay in touch in order to ensure that you do get that session once your visa has been granted. In the meantime, if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact me and Ms Zarif.
Please remain patient. May 2012 be the year that delivers that long-awaited visa! Happy New year to you and your family. Louise Bélanger From: Amir Chaudhry [mailto:amirch07@gmail.com]
Sent: Sunday, January 01, 2012 9:06 PM
To: BELANGER Louise
well to be honest they don't need pakistanies, its strage that people has applied in 2004 but still waiting for their application to be process, dont you think its nonsense, 8 year and still CIC saying to wait patiently
ReplyDeleteThere is no discrimination n Canada for people of any country. Lots and lots of people applied for Canadian immigration in past years/ Thats y a huge backlog was created. CIC is dealing with this backlog and continually struggling to finish this backlog.
ReplyDeleteBe patient and wait for your turn
Hi Comrade,
ReplyDeleteI am again posting my situition.Kindly reple to me.I have applied in Dec 2005 and also received my file number on 29th December 2005.After that i got letter in which CHIC confirm from me either i am still interested or not.Now my status on the CHIC site is your application has been transferred to London on 29 September 2010.How much i need to have to wait for my case to be finalized.
Waiting for your response.
Nadeem Sattar
hi comrade,
ReplyDeletei have applied for PR from CHC Delhi injuly 2005...still awaiting the outcome in 7th year now.
Will they process 2005 applications at least this year ?
Amit
I guess both pre feb 2008 applicatn must write sign a protest and consider of going to court for such long wait. its in humane for both Indian and Pakistanis
ReplyDeleteHi Comrade , I applied for PR to Canada from CHC New Delhi & got the file no. in june ,2005 since than a long time has passed . Will anyone suggest as to when my Time will come.
ReplyDeleteAny guess for time to finalize for 2005 cases from CHC , New Delhi .File No issued in 2005
ReplyDeleteAny guess for time taken for 2005 applicant from CHC New Delhi
ReplyDeleteI applied n 2004..
ReplyDeleteUpdation of case n oct 2008.
After that, there is not any process. When I check the status of the file, It is showing in PROCESS.
Hi Comrade,
ReplyDeleteMy FSW application was sent to Manila in Feb 2005. I would just like to ask if there is a big chance that I will get updates early this year.
Hoping for your immediate response.
Thank you so much!
Hi Comrade,
ReplyDeleteIt's Frank here. I applied in Dec2004,updated in 2008 after that no infromation. Could you please give some information about the current status of processing. My CIC is in Delhi.
Thanks in advance.
NOW IT WILL TAKE NINE YEARS FROM THE DATE OF APPLYING.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rajneesh. So Can I expect some movement in 2013?
ReplyDeleteFrank
Hi, This is kishore,i have applied for canada in April 2008 when will i get a call. Its seems that we apply in young age and go to canada in old age.
ReplyDeleteIt looks Govt is least bothered.
I applied in Feb 2005, until now there is no update, why is it so long....7 years is a long wait.When will they update me?
ReplyDeleteFr,StaCruz,Manila,Philippines
Dear Comrade,
ReplyDeleteI apply in August 2005 from New Delhi. Please let me know when I will get the visa.
Regards,
Satinder Kaur
Hi All
ReplyDeleteI am 2005 applicant from pakistan have an update i don't know weather it is good or bad however i have recived an offer from CIC to shift my case to provinsial nominee programm of Ontario as this will expedite the case decreasing backlog's
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ALL HOPES ARE DASHED TO EARTH.THE END.
ReplyDeleteRespected comrade,
ReplyDeleteI am puneet from Punjab, india, My file no. comes in feb.2005 and send the required documents as and when requested. I sent mail to embassy in nov.2011 and as per there reply, they donot need persons applied before 2008 and they have enough capacity of required labour so they told they have stopped our cases processing atleast till 2012 and after 2012,according to requirement, they will update us.
But sir, at the time of application, the processing time was around 60 months and now its increased 93 months for india cases. why the embassy is doing so as it is their duty to cover our cases with in time frame admitted at that time. But as if they will continue increasing the time, what will be our future. Every one who applied before 2008, sacrificing their opportunities one or the other ways to get in line of PR to canada. But can u update, when can our wait be over in near future. As in one paper it printed that all cases before 2008 have been canceled by embassy. is it true?
Please update
LEAVE to think about CANADA, after 6 or 7 years returning of application due to BACKLOG ................... What a planning of CIC? Great planning.................\
ReplyDelete..returning our applications after 7 long years of waiting????...it goes to show how INSENSITIVE your office in dealing with serious matters...I have high respect in your good office & yet this is how we reciprocated?...tsk...tsk...tsk...Many years have passed ...blood,tears & sacrifice we endured longing for a single reply and this is what we are getting???? Your office should have informed us earlier < better yet ..3 years ago> so that we could have moved on. And refrain from telling us false promises..Anyway LIFE IS NOT PERMANENT...will never know what lies ahead...GOOD LUCK CIC...I HOPE CANADA WILL FOREVER REMAIN A DEVELOPED COUNTRY.
ReplyDeleteWhat about 7 wasted years? ,,can it be refunded?
ReplyDeletewhat a system of this country , that called Canada. which is named as country of opportunities. but actually this is a country which wasted all our opportunities.
ReplyDeleteas they cancelled all the cases applied before 2008 giving the reasons of huge backlog.
can they give us our backlog of years which we wasted for this country. what a shame for their system.
can we fight for this unjustice ,can anybody tell me
BREAKING NEWS
ReplyDeleteThe Government of Canada announced on 29 March 2012 a plan to reduce the backlog of Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) applications by returning all applications and government fees submitted prior to 27 February 2008. This will amount to a total of almost 300,000 returned applications, as well as approximately $130 million in refunded government processing fees.
Approximately 160,000 FSW applications, submitted after 28 February 2008, will remain in queue for processing.
The Announcement
This statement has been issued as part of the larger Federal Budget for 2012, which was released on 29 March. The budget includes information for reducing national deficit and creating more fiscally efficient government infrastructure, an integral part of which is tied to immigration policy and processing times. As part of this plan, Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), is expected to reduce its operating costs by $179 million over the next three years.
The budget mentions that “Canada risks losing the global talent competition for the world's best and brightest as potential immigrants choose to take their skills to other countries with more responsive immigration systems rather than remain in the queue to have their applications process in Canada”.
With this in mind, the decision was reached to not only return the approximately 300,000 applications, but to focus on creating a system that would streamline processing and “reduce duplication and overlap” in the overall structure.
Government Rationale
The applications being returned are currently only from the FSW program. No additional plans have yet been announced to address backlogs in other immigration categories.
CIC hopes that reducing application numbers will allow it to streamline its programs in a way that will eliminate overhead costs currently incurred by dealing with the backlog. For instance, some visa offices devote significant amounts of time and money to processing pre-2008 applications. With these out of the way, visa officers will be free to devote time and energy to processing applications that have a higher likelihood of approval under current government standards.
The decision is also part of a larger effort by CIC to “transition to a faster and more flexible economic immigration system”. This new system will be aimed at more accurately addressing Canadian labour market needs as well as better serving those applicants still in line to be processed. Currently, Canada is facing severe labour shortages, specifically in Western provinces where skilled tradespeople are in great demand.
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So rest assured ...that applications before 2008 will be returned...what about those applications whose occupations are still included in the 29 Occupation List? will they be also returned?
ReplyDeleteIs the blog still on????????
ReplyDeleteHi ! Please I need ur Help , we applied in august ,2005 and its 2012 going on and still no reply has come from the embassy , please tell me how long more it will take , i hope u help me with ur answer !!
ReplyDeleteThank U
hi sir ,
ReplyDeletemy parents applied in aug. 2005 in skilled worker for permanent resident visa (family) and i search everyday for these immigration works , but i'm still worried plz could u tell me how long it will take ? plz help me please Sir
Thank u
Applied in feb 2005 skilled worker being Science Teacher Whether there is hope to get the turn
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