Well seeing as you dont participate much on the Immigration forum then I guess you are oblivious to the fact that I do impart some valuable information to posters and that they appreciate my posts with no animosity.
Some other poster brought up the we pay your wages aspect and it wasnt initially me who commented on this.
As for looking like a fool I can live with that perception. I do note that on other various threads that posters have also commented on you as being a fool so I guess we have something in common then.

Yes, but if you want to discuss who pays your wages - why not continue in that thread. Why bring it up here? Seriously - why did you?

London CIC have updated the processing times for Skilled Worker Applications submitted prior to February 2008. http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca...nt.aspx?view=d

Skilled Worker applications received before February 27, 2008: 42 - 48 months

The main Citizenship and Immigration Canada website, however, is stating 58 months! http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa...killed-fed.asp

I would suggest the OP sends a case specific enquiry.

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca...nt.aspx?view=d

Im confused prior to post 15 in this thread exactly where did I bring up the issue of wages in THIS thread. Emphasis on THIS thread.
I await your response.

Post #12. It's indirect, but it's there.

Lol
I was under the assumption that a water drinker was a person who was unable to make rationale decisions or suggest ideas to upper management to improve services. The water carrier is above the water drinker and is the only one who can make decisions.

So I guess now I know that a water drinker has something to do with wages?
Thank you for clarifying that in the post relating to water drinkers/carriers.
Based on that I will now accept that I indirectly mentioned my wages in THIS thread

It doesn't matter - we've already trashed the thread. Now, lets move on.

Agreed

CIC changed the system.

It went from being purely based on points to the skills shortage list.

I was one of the last to get processed properly on the points system and those who applied under the points system have been left in limbo whilst new applications under the skills shortage system are being processed.

Some one from the same country with the same occupation and similar set of circumstances could've applied after the OP and already been processed.

If that is not being dicked around then I can see why people on this forum walk all over you.

Ah well that makes it more clearer as I dont believe that the change in the system points system/skills shortage list was evident in the thread.
So yes by changing the system then yes one might say that being dicked about is a fair comment.
BTW I dont work for CIC. We just administer part of their programmes along with about 20 other Govt departments so yes Im getting used to being walked over for flaws in the system that CBSA has no ultimate control over

Hi Here to Stay.

I'm really sorry to hear about your troubles. I'm by no means an expert, and I'd seriously urge you to speak with someone who is (this is fairly serious stuff) but my 5c worth is:

First of all - see if you can find out where in the process your application is. See if you can do anything to expedite it.

Bad news first until you actually have PR status you have no legal right to live and work in Canada (once your IEC visa expires). One of the eligibility criteria for the IEC was that you understand that it is a temporary visa for up to 1 year and that you intend to leave Canada at the end of the visa.

Unfortunately as you applied for your PR from the UK it's pretty cut and dry - when your IEC expires so will your right to work in Canada so you have to either get a new temporary work permit whilst your PR is processed or you will have to leave Canada.

You need to be VERY careful that you do not work without a valid work permit; if you do it could mean that PR application is subsequently denied (one of the criteria you agreed to as part of the process is that you will not work without authorization) and you could face deportation. In order to activate your PR visa if it is approved you'll have to go to a Port Of Entry and present a bunch of stuff to an immigration officer - if they discover you've been working in Canada without a valid work permit then I think it is fairly likely that you'd be denied re-entry (as well as a probable ban on entering Canada at all for a specified period).

I've double checked the criteria for this years IEC for you and unfortunately if you are 31 then as a Brit unfortunately you cannot apply for another IEC Visa nor can you extend your current one but there are some other options worth looking at.

On a brighter note, your current employer may be willing to try and help you get another work permit - remember they'll have to prove that there aren't any current citizens or PR who can do the job first, so keep that in mind regarding the timescales.

Your options as I understand it are -

1.) Explain the situation to your employer and see if they can sponsor you for a temporary work permit whilst your PR is being processed (do this at least 30 days before your IEC visa expires) - this will mean a LMO but as I understand it your employer pays for this. Obviously if this is declined for any reason you will have to leave Canada.

2.) Return to the UK whilst your PR is processed. Annoying but means that you are keeping your status 'legal' throughout the whole process.

3.) Consult an immigration lawyer for some advice. Seriously consider this!

4.) See if you can start a new PR application (with an offer of employment from your current employer at least 30 days before your IEC expires) from inside Canada. An immigration lawyer can probably advise you if this is possible.

5.) Apply for a visitor visa (up to 6 months in duration) to see if your PR comes through. If you do this, can you prove you have enough funds to support yourself whilst you are in Canada and (potentially) not allowed to work?

Also check things like when your passport expires and your entitlement to health coverage (as an IEC participant you will have had to take insurance for this which will expire) as you are not yet a PR I suspect you won't qualify for OHIP yet.

I really hope this doesn't sound negative and this it is of some help, I really do think you need to consult with an immigration lawyer who can explain far better than me the options you have and the implications of each choice.

Feel free to DM me with any questions.
Emma