marzmurphy

I was only quoting what a friend of mine did, I didnt think it was worth the risk, but he reckoned that by applying to renew the IEC visa, that technically he had the same implied status as the visa he was applying for until such time that a decision was reached. He knew that the visa would be refused but it buys you some time while the CIC take 3-4 months to even open the application. When I spoke with them, I was told you had implied status for what ever visa you were applying for, but please anyone...Im not direct quoting this as fact, just letting
you know if you really really wanted to take the risk.... he did and get away with it, personally I wouldn't....

iBoBBa

So its around 17-18 weeks waiting time for those who sent their app's in January? I feel for you!

Those who sent in March I think/hope it will be quicker as the wait time for my NOR was only 2 weeks, but now my payment email is a week and a half late! :<

Sarco

I think the problem here is not that there is no implied status for the IEC work permit. As far as I have read from various sources you can get implied status on an IEC work permit. The problem lies in that it is impossible to apply to renew the IEC work permit - what forms would you send in for the extension?!?!

If you apply for Permanent Residency then implied status is an option. But renewing the IEC is not.

conjonway

I do see what you are saying but I still do not believe that to be a good option. I had raised the "implied status whilst on IEC" option before here.

See specifically my post:

I called CIC, was informed that even though I'm on the IEC program I could continue to work, on implied status, if I applied for a regular TWP through the normal route, including getting an LMO.

Drawback is that they could reject my application for a TWP in just a couple of weeks, so I wouldn't have that implied status for as long as I would require.

So, sorry, yes you are right about being able to apply for it, but it would not help you for very long. Admittedly, advice from CIC can be hit or miss.

james91

Emailed high comm they said it was a incomplete welcome email sent by mistake due to a glitch.

However first line of welcome email states i have recieved my loi. Is anyone in the same positio as me where they have recieved a welcome email but no LOI

fionaelizabeth

[QUOTE=Third6;9982151]They'll post it back to whatever address you put down as your mailing address. I'm currently in Canada but put my mum's address in the UK down as the correspondence address.

I received the dreaded rejection letter this morning, reason being: IMM1295 'Application For A Work Permit Outside Canada' form has not been included in
your application package, or missing signature for CIC Declaration.

Extremely frustrating, considering I laboured over the form for weeks and swore I signed everything. So firstly, be warned, sign it and double check for necessary signatures.

Has anyone else who might have had a similar experience received the original documents back? Any estimation of how long this might take? Or would one recommend just starting a fresh application for police checks, etc?

The rejection letter I received via e-mail states nothing of returning the original documents only 'We thank you for your interest and regret that we are not able to process your application. You
may, however, restart the process and submit a new application making sure it is complete. If
you do re-apply, you will be given a new World Tracking Number and the processing time will
start over.'

thanks!

Third6

Yes they will return ALL docs to you in the next couple of days. You more than likely missed a signature on the family form (as did a whole host of people!), There is three spots to sign on the form so watch out for next time.

Make sure you download all new forms and fill them in again with a new barcode page etc. Don't just sign where you missed and send it back as that application has been rejected and the WTN number will show up as rejected straight away.

This isn't the end of the world. Don't panic!

fionaelizabeth

That's good to know.
Thanks for the quick reply and advice, it's very much appreciated.

aleppo

Hi All, basically i received my email yesterday asking for payment i have a slight problem though... My main computer crashed a couple weeks losing everything that was saved on it meaning i have lost the validated application form (IMM1295) which is needed to carry on the process. I was wondering if anyone had any advice on how to move forward with this or if anyone else had the same problem. Thanks in advance. Chris

Stephen47

Hey Guys!

I received my LOI yesterday at 1am. I am ever so pleased it's finally arrived after waiting over 3 months. It's been a long wait but I can now relax and begin to start researching accommodation, jobs, insurance etc.

In total it took me 12 weeks and 2 days, but it feels much longer.

For people who are waiting to receive their LOI, all I can say is be patient as I've been told this years application are taking a little longer than last year. Eventually you will get it but you may have to wait a bit longer.

lindzation

Congrats! You got it saturday night? Or was it friday night?

Stephen47

It was Saturday morning at 1.03am.

OctoSquiddle

Finally got my rejected forms back, time to start again!
Anyone know how many visas are left?

dan09uk

[QUOTE=fionaelizabeth;10019520] i got all my documents back, they sent them to my address in Canada. Think they took about 2 weeks. I missed the signature off saying I didn't have any children.

iBoBBa

Just over 2100

Taken from here: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca...ex.aspx?view=d