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Does anybody know what is happening in the Canadian Embassy in Vienna? My application notification said "timeline of 12 months" and it´s been 18 months now without any reply. My lawyer mentioned that it has been clear for some time that all applications will be employment-driven, which really frustrates me, since nobody mentioned this as a condition at any time. It seems unfair to all of us who meet all the requirements and are well above the passmark. I feel very disappointed since I have been ignored without any particular reason. Does anybody have similar experience? Have you found any solution to this, besides waiting? Thanks
[07-02-2008,15:03]
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Maja |
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(in reply to: application processing times)
CIC website clearly indicates that processing times are historic and they cannot predict future wait times. they also say that waits are impacted by various factors - complexity of the application etc.
it also says that priorities are always given to family class applications, business class and those with arranged employment. Skilled worker applications fill in the balance of the quota.
you are right, more applications are employment driven. Canada has jobs waiting to be filled and the wrong skills are arriving everyday to fill them. At the same time our new arrivals (according to DC) are complaining they can´t find appropriate work.
So, yes, you have the passmark but Canada has in now way changed the terms under which they will accept your application. It is only a matter of waiting - as frustrating as that might be. Be grateful you are not dealing with an embassy where the wait is 60 months or more.
[07-02-2008,15:11]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: application processing times)
Sharon,
Your statement is more than correct.
Though just a little correction, not only according to DC (assuming DC means me) but also corroborated by many many reliable and factual reports, statistics. It is not any superficial matter that can be debated just from personal point of view anymore.
[07-02-2008,15:25]
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Departed_Canadian |
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yes DC but there is such a thing as balanced reporting. we can present fact to manipulate any conclusion that we want - and you know it. Politicians do it all the time.
rarely is anything as black and white as you suggest. If you could retreat just a little from the far end of the bleak doom and gloom I might find it easier not to comment.
[07-02-2008,15:51]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: application processing times)
Balanced reporting.
I do acknowledge what you said; we or anyone can present any report or "hard evidence" to manipulate public opinion.
I also admit here that even statistics (for which I´m not getting bad name here) can be well manipualted; particularly to the general people who aren´t aware of it. I also don´t accept any statistics if I see serious problem in data collection, methods used, and above all interpretation. I would also ask you or who do not agree with me to appoach in that way. That could be more constructive way of discussion avoiding personal clash. An example; in 2006, BBC conducted a survey about who consider themselves as the most happy citizens on the earth? Guess what? Based on the survey, they concluded; Bangladesh.
Though, for the sake of balanced reporting truth or facts can´t be manipulated just to maintain neutrality.
In this regard, I would be more than happy to retreat from my current stance if you or anyone with similar belief can just show me any reliable neumerical data/stat showing that the professionals coming into Canada are really the skills Canada need. Not any generalized report like 3000 job creations or AB needs 100,000 wrokers over the next some years.
[07-02-2008,16:20]
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Departed_Canadian |
(in reply to: application processing times)
to be honest, I don´t have the time or interest to amass data beyond supplying the odd news clipping (as I have done today) etc. Debating this subject solves nothing - there is always one more study or one more anecdotal piece of evidence. It never ends and debating for sport is really of no interest to me. I would prefer to spend what little time I have on this subject helping people here with pragmatic questions and pointing them (the best way I can) towards meeting their goals - a successful life in Canada.
[07-02-2008,16:41]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: application processing times)
Well said.
It is just common sense that before taking part in discussion and debate, some time dedication is needed for study. If can´t give time to read/study, then no need to discuss.
If I were you, I would also follow the later part for what you deserve respect from me and many others. Try to help them with their immigration process related problems.
[07-02-2008,16:53]
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Departed_Canadian |
(in reply to: application processing times)
your poorly veiled dismissive attitude is unbelievably arrogant.
You seem to have the notion that you are the only genuinely informed individual on this forum and all comments are anecdotal unless they are linked to a research paper or website.
Again, I ask... why are you here? You are in Florida managing your happy little life so why hang around here. You have kissed Canada good bye and you are determined to have very little positive to say - how could you possibly have something good to say - it might suggest you have some responsibility in your own Canadian failure.
[07-02-2008,17:18]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: application processing times)
:)
So you can´t continue in the modest mode anymore and have to show the real face?
That´s why I was feeling very surprized...Not anymore though. Personal attack is always the last resource.
Regardless what you say or I say, facts remain the same.
[07-02-2008,17:25]
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Departed_Canadian |
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you may bury your personal attacks in your rhetoric, but they are still there - modest or otherwise. They are never your last resort - they are your opening volley.
again, having a pissing contest with facts helps who?
[07-02-2008,17:48]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: application processing times)
´I also don?t accept any statistics if I see serious problem in data collection, methods used, and above all interpretation´ - this statement is coming from the same person that presents reports from the Fraser Institute?
[07-02-2008,18:08]
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Sharon |
(in reply to: application processing times)
No need to comment though;
Helps who?
Who wants to know or who wants to discuss (not the blind ones though), that´s why I never start any new thread out of my own like "35.5% immigrants in poverty". I only take part where this matter comes into the debate.
Just a friendly advice; you also need to first make up your mind. Shouldn´t change the basic stand.
Just on January 7th you agreed with me about his issue, here is your wiritings:
"It is not helping anyone and quite honestly (even if it sounds crass) if Canada is not gaining anything in this immigration scenario, there is no purpose to do it.
There is also no purpose is encouraging people to come with skills we have in over supply and it just so happens that they are at the top of the pile. It is not ethical. Don?t lead people to believe they will automatically have work because they achieved 67 points."
That was basically my whole point. That day even you asked my advice about how to reform this and I suggested some of my own you agreed that day, "I agree with you 100%".
Anyway, that may be another Sharon.
Be in peace.
[07-02-2008,18:10]
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Departed_Canadian |
