Originally Posted by manitobain

hey Dammy, I know I find it rather frustrating too, especially as they promised faster processing via online. And I do hope, him saying this is a bit "making sure" measurement...so nobody can hold it against them if it takes bit longer. It's an average anyway...as the assessment passes basically through 3 assessment officers (2 reviewing and the boss signing it off in the end), it depends on how many files are piled up on each desk and how efficient they are working on them and how much vacation time they take?

Originally Posted by manitobain

just wanted to give a bit info further regarding timelines:
I talked to Markus a few days ago, he is saying PNP applications can take now everywhere from 3 to 6 months...due to workload (this when I tried to point out that there were a few I know waiting on nomination)

We also discussed scenario of having family in other provinces - general feeling I got: you will only have a very tiny chance and only if all other circumstances talk in your favor..maybe and only maybe there is a chance.
He made me also aware of the fact that there is now a number of students having studied in Canada in other provinces, who are now looking for post study work in MB and then applying to PNP. Not a high chance either to receive PNP with that scenario, I have been told...or at least not right after 6 month of work.

MPNP is aware of the fact, that MB is one of the easier provinces to immigrate, so a lot of getting PR through MPNP and then moving to another province has been happening...so the above scenarios are the most "fragile" ones and as long as there are so many other candidates with more solid evidence of staying...they will chose to not nominate.

Originally Posted by manitobain

hey Dammy, I know I find it rather frustrating too, especially as they promised faster processing via online. And I do hope, him saying this is a bit "making sure" measurement...so nobody can hold it against them if it takes bit longer. It's an average anyway...as the assessment passes basically through 3 assessment officers (2 reviewing and the boss signing it off in the end), it depends on how many files are piled up on each desk and how efficient they are working on them and how much vacation time they take?

Originally Posted by New_Start

Oh my... it means i may have to wait another 3 months! May I suggest that the applicants pay the FedEx fee in advance and save some of the snail mail delivery time?

Originally Posted by hurricane74

Good afternoon all, I have a quick question, I've applied for a EV and I'm waiting to hear back. I'm planning to be in Manitoba at the beginning of sept for a couple of weeks. I've contacted a few employers to see if they would be willing to see me as part of the EV and the feedback has been ok.
My question is could I undertake my planned EV research and then pass this info onto the manitoba immigration? assuming I don't hear about the EV before I want to leave. Or can I contact immigration when I arrive in Manitoba and explain what I'm doing?

Thanks

Originally Posted by Mayoress

@ Seniors, pls when can I send my letter of request for EV? I'm planning to go for the EV in October. I av a military personnel spouse, shld I state that in my letter?

Originally Posted by Daisy101

hurricane 74: Can you inform me how you approached employers to see you as part of EV. What approach did you use

Originally Posted by Mayoress

Hello evryone. I'm a newbie on dis forum. I've read thru d 85-page thread on EV and av really being so much encouraged to take the bold step. With d wonderful comments, suggestions and feedback frm seniors who av gone to d province on EV, i now dream Manitoba evryday.
@ all u're really doing a good job.
Our own dear pilot on this journey- Manitobian, I say a big thank you for ur time to attend to every question

Originally Posted by manitobain

Hi hurricane74,
if your trip is planned and booked, I'd say wait until about 3 weeks before leaving and then send a very polite message, explaining that for x reason you booked the flight (cheaper flights than booking last minutes...) early and that you plan to do a vacation in Manitoba (!) anyway, but had hoped to be able to combine the 2...if it would be possible for them to look at your file and telling you if you could be granted the EV and an interview during your stay. Chance to take...but nothing really to loose?

Btw, make your MB visit as long as possible and your Ont visit as short as possible. Even if you do not get the ok in time, it will look good if you can tell them you visited already MB and therefore know more about it. Every visit in another province on the other hand will be questioned and could be hold against you.

Originally Posted by Mayoress

@ Dammy, Daquinex and Believing I hail all of una o (JUST SAYING HELLO TO THE TRIO COS WE'RE FRM THESAME COUNTRY). Will pm u guys when am elligible.

Originally Posted by Mayoress

@ Seniors, pls when can I send my letter of request for EV? I'm planning to go for the EV in October. I av a military personnel spouse, shld I state that in my letter?