Originally Posted by La_LuNa

yeah, Canada, great. thank you.. NOW you put my occupation on FSW list???
oh, what ever..

I've been dreaming about Canada since 2008. Watched many doors closing while my husband was hoping things will get better here in CRO..
Finally, FINALLY we decide to immigrate, and after excessive research and almost no sleep in process we find our complicated, long and expensive opportunity 'cause, really, there's no other way for us for PR...
we put in so much effort and money, we try to accept the fact, if we don't get JO, we'll have to wait years for actual landing....

and then... this!!!!
I don't even wanna go on my VO site to check up the FSW processing times, 'cause I think I might explode!!!! (I know It's less than PNP)

You know what? never mind..
this way at least we managed to discover Morden, to discover such a perfect place to live. I'm not sorry we decided on Morden, I'm just mad 'cause FSW is "cheaper" and faster

Originally Posted by dwight-van-man

BUT - just spotted the flaw in the plan... The FSW application pack needs an assessment of qualifications from an 'approved agency' or they won't process it. I never had my qualifications assessed as it wasn't needed for Manitoba pnp... And I'm guessing its not possible to get this done in a week!!

Originally Posted by christmasoompa

Takes a few weeks, but then of course everybody else will be in the same boat and only now starting to gather paperwork! Don't forget IELTS as well, that'll take at least 4 weeks usually by the time you've waited for a test slot and then got results.

Originally Posted by La_LuNa

yeah, but you know, it's possible some people already gathered all documents, including credential assessment. I planned to send my form to WES back in December, but University office was closed for holidays and later I found out IQAS assessment is enough for me (but no for immingration purposes). I like to prepare all the papers in advance, and I doubt there aren't 99 more people like me on this planet in my occupation

Originally Posted by christmasoompa

I was referring to Dwight, who suddenly qualifies and therefore presumably comes under a NOC code that hasn't been on the FSW list before.

I totally agree that those that are in occupations that have been on before may well have been gathering paperwork in anticipation, but there are many jobs on there that haven't been on before, and I think it will have taken most people in those occupations by surprise.

Originally Posted by christmasoompa

I was referring to Dwight, who suddenly qualifies and therefore presumably comes under a NOC code that hasn't been on the FSW list before.

I totally agree that those that are in occupations that have been on before may well have been gathering paperwork in anticipation, but there are many jobs on there that haven't been on before, and I think it will have taken most people in those occupations by surprise.

Originally Posted by dwight-van-man

Thanks - thats what I'm hoping!! I've got the IELTS for me & my wife aready - just we didn't need the educational certificate validation for MPNP... Being a firm believer in sods law, I pretty much expect to get a positive response back from MPNP once I've got the educational certificates validated and submitted the FSW app!! I'm just wary about the time MPNP are taking, so suddenly qualifying under FSW, it makes sense to apply here as well rather than wait for another month perhaps for MPNP and find out they say no...

Originally Posted by dwight-van-man

The waiting is driving me insane!! I'm in two minds about doing the fsw too now, but it looks like the same form and fees as would apply if we're approved through MPNP so presumably it's possible to amend the application if pnp is successful? I'm going to get my credentials assessed anyway and hopefully by the time this comes through, we might be some way forward with mpnp...

Originally Posted by La_LuNa

I'm not even done with EV yet, but I'm totally crazed when I see you people wait LOA for more then 5 months!! my VO timeline is 19 months for PNP!!! I'm gonna die, bankrupt and die all over again here 'till I get PR

but, we decided to stick with PNP.
main reason is we really wanna settle in Morden.

Originally Posted by iforti

Ur right Dwight, this waiting thing really makes us doubtfull are we going to be qualified or not for the nomination... Im going to wait till some more days and if there is no reaction from their side, probably Im considering the FSW program... Cause I dont need credential assessment, I just need to send the docs which are ready to be sent...