bubbe2005

Hi all;

this is my case. I have passed the assessment with 70 points and will apply later this year, as i understand filing from London, UK takes 38 months (about 3 years)

My question is that I will be the PRIMARY applicant and I intend to add my spouse on the form.

IF i am granted the visa, can I go there BEFORE him and then lets say he'll join me about a week later?

Does husband and wife MUST travel together?

thanks

Andrew Miller

Hold your horses please and read sticky above about law changes. Then wait for changes to see how they will affect your case before making determination if you can apply or better not waste time. Your score at this point is irrelevant.

Or, start looking for job in Canada, get here with work permit and then apply for PR with arranged employment.

Tableland

I'm not sure, but don't write like this on your IELTS paper.

bubbe2005

thanks! i will be submitting my application form this week! =)

Andrew Miller

Why? Without knowing the rules? Do you really have nothing better to do with your hopes, money and time? Wait for rules.

Unless you have HRSDC approved job offer from Canada.

bubbe2005

oh i know the rules, i know that you shouldnt be wasting time waiting for new rules and laws to come in.

I have more than 67 points, i have all the required docs, and I have the money to pay for it. What more do you or Canada want?

Sorry but this is no waiting game for me especially it takes 4 years to process the forms.... no thanks

Better do it now before it'll be 10 years to process and before the points go up!

So, just go about your business and I'll do what I have to do

G77

You just can't tell some people can you?

Andrew Miller

You obviously don't know the rules - nobody knows them yet. The only thing we know is that all applications submitted on or after February 27, 2008 will be subject to new rules:

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/departm.../irpa-more.asp

Quote:

Those who submitted an application before February 27, 2008—the day after the federal budget, of which these changes are a part—would continue to be processed under the current system. But the backlog would stop growing and finally start coming down.

Going forward, anyone would still be able to apply, but CIC would no longer be required to process all new applications submitted on or after February 27, 2008. Applications not processed in a given year could be held for future consideration or returned with a full refund to the applicant, who would be welcome to reapply at another time.

Do you still insist you know the rules?

Clair 1

kj

nikki dreaming

nikki dreaming

Andrew, seems they think they do, never mind onwards and upwards, sure you have plenty to keep yourself busy

benjy25

Hi Andrew, do you happen to have an idea as to the time-frame for these proposed changes becoming official?

It would seem to herald somewhat better news for those of us in the backlog, do you agree? A commitment to tackling the backlog can only be a good thing, surely.

Many thanks, Ben

P.S I should add that both my GF and I are attempting to get to Canada sooner and expedite our application, regardless of any changes.

Andrew Miller

Changes will not directly affect the backlog of applications submitted prior to Feb 27 2008. There is nothing in the amendment what will clear the backlog - it won't just grow anymore, that's it.

Some in the backlog who will be lucky enough to find their occupations on high demand list may unexpectedly have their applications processed faster than anticipated, while those unlucky who's occupations won't make the cut will be left to dry.

I will be surprised (I was in the past) if we'll have Instructions and high demand list very fast as CIC doesn't need to do anything in the hurry now - once law passed it will apply to all cases submitted on and after Feb 27 2008, regardless how long it will take now to create and implement all what Minister will have power to do.

Tangram

Listen to the people who know, that's how you learn.

benjy25

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That sounds about right!! I feel sorry for those applying after Feb 08 as it seems unlikely they will ever have their cases processed, unless they find work or an alternative route in.