London Visa Office

[luqi]

But the 25 months theory is not really practical, it is not related to fsw2013. lets say that it was an automated email for such inquiry so they will send it regardless of which fsw program you belong to.
and the processing time update could be an automated formula based on the number of the applications in the VO again regardless of which visa type.
LVO does not send AORs, fine, that does not mean that our files have not reached there. actually it is there.
NDVO have not yet genuinely sent MRs so NDVS process is inline with LVO due to the large amount of applications they process.

Best thing I've read is that LVO and maybe NDVO are clearing some backlogs as a window to process fsw3013. Ameen.

agree with you soundless, and the same i am shouting on this forum but tashford still says it's 25 months. :

 

[Soundless]

agree with you soundless, and the same i am shouting on this forum but tashford still says it's 25 months. :

Correct, if anyone who applied for arranged employment sent an inquiry email to LVO he would get the same reply 25 months and he would of finishing his journey in 6-8 months for instance.
Lets stay positive

 

[luqi]

Correct, if anyone who applied for arranged employment sent an inquiry email to LVO he would get the same reply 25 months and he would of finishing his journey in 6-8 months for instance.
Lets stay positive

and FSWP2013 applicant are promised that they will be processed in a year.

 

[tashford]

and FSWP2013 applicant are promised that they will be processed in a year.

I agree with you all but I fear that we are all overestimating the LVO. I keep ringing and emailing and all i get is,
'it will take an average of 25 months' which means to me we need to highlight to somebody this problem and get them to rectify it just incase we do end up waiting 2 years, which i know i don't want.

What harm can 1 email from each london visa applicant do.

This is the email i got yesterday.


Dear Mr. Ashford,



If you take a look at the processing times for Federal Skilled Worker applications by visa office you will see that 25 months is the average.



http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/skilled-fed.asp



Best regards,



SL

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I'm sure if enough of us contact him he will have todo something

 

[luqi]

I agree with you all but I fear that we are all overestimating the LVO. I keep ringing and emailing and all i get is,
'it will take an average of 25 months' which means to me we need to highlight to somebody this problem and get them to rectify it just incase we do end up waiting 2 years, which i know i don't want.

What harm can 1 email from each london visa applicant do.

This is the email i got yesterday.


Dear Mr. Ashford,



If you take a look at the processing times for Federal Skilled Worker applications by visa office you will see that 25 months is the average.



http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/skilled-fed.asp



Best regards,



SL

Case Review - Immigration | Examen des cas - Immigration
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dont create panic on the forum tashford! 25 months time is a general one. People from CPPO and bucharest got visas, they had about the same timeline on the link u've provided.

 

[tashford]

I do understand and I'm not trying to panic anyone, no one should panic anyway I'm not stating a time line linger that the one advertised I am just trying to get people to email the minister in charge just incase the LVO does take the 2 months which TBH isn't fair on us considering the pace of other visa offices.

1 email can't do any harm and we all know power is in numbers.

I apologises if if worried anyone its not my attention I am just trying to inform people of the possible problems and what can be done about it, to benefit us all.

 

[luqi]

I do understand and I'm not trying to panic anyone, no one should panic anyway I'm not stating a time line linger that the one advertised I am just trying to get people to email the minister in charge just incase the LVO does take the 2 months which TBH isn't fair on us considering the pace of other visa offices.

1 email can't do any harm and we all know power is in numbers.

I apologises if if worried anyone its not my attention I am just trying to inform people of the possible problems and what can be done about it, to benefit us all.

thats fine, i and many others have already sent an email to the minister.

 

[hila01]

dont create panic on the forum tashford! 25 months time is a general one. People from CPPO and bucharest got visas, they had about the same timeline on the link u've provided.

I believe you. The 25 months on CIC website is a general assumption and does NOT apply to fswp 2013 specifically.

 

[tashford]

how do we know this does NOT apply to 2013 applicants, where do you know this from and why haven't we been informed of this?

 

[luqi]

how do we know this does NOT apply to 2013 applicants, where do you know this from and why haven't we been informed of this?

posted several times here by hila01 and others let me paste again

Guys, do u think few months processing time as stated by the Minister mean 25 months as indicated on CIC website for processing applications in London?


Here is the link: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2012/2012-12-19.asp


News Release — An Immigration System that Works for Canada


New Federal Skilled Worker Program to accept applications beginning May 4, 2013
Ottawa, December 19, 2012 — The new selection system for the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) will take effect on May 4, 2013 at which time the program will re-open for applications, Citizenship, Immigration, and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced today.

“The government's number one priority remains jobs, economic growth, and long-term prosperity,” said Minister Kenney. “The new Federal Skilled Worker Program criteria will ensure Canada is selecting the skilled immigrants our economy needs, who are the most likely to succeed and fully realize their potential in Canada.”

The improvements to the FSWP points grid are based on a large body of research which has consistently shown that language proficiency and youth are two of the most important factors in the economic success of immigrants.

The final changes to the FSWP selection criteria include:

Minimum official language thresholds and increased points for official language proficiency, making language the most important factor in the selection process;
Increased emphasis on younger immigrants, who are more likely to acquire valuable Canadian experience, are better positioned to adapt to changing labour market conditions, and who will spend a greater number of years contributing to Canada's economy;
Introduction of the Educational Credential Assessment (ECA), so that education points awarded reflect the foreign credential's true value in Canada;
Changes to the arranged employment process, allowing employers to hire applicants quickly, if there is a demonstrated need in the Canadian labour market; and
Additional adaptability points for spousal language ability and Canadian work experience.
“For too long, too many immigrants to Canada have experienced underemployement and unemployment, and this has been detrimental to these newcomers and to the Canadian economy,” said Minister Kenney. “Our transformational changes to the FSWP will help ensure that skilled newcomers are able to contribute their skills fully to the economy as soon as possible. This is good for newcomers, good for the economy, and good for all Canadians.”

There are two new steps to the new selection system. First, applicants will have to demonstrate that they meet the minimum language threshold, which is level 7 of the Canadian Language Benchmark assessment system. Applicants will be able to get a language assessment from existing agencies designated by the Minister and listed on the CIC website.

Second, applicants will have their education credentials assessed prior to arriving in Canada. A list of assessment organizations designated by the Minister will be made available early in the New Year. The assessment of foreign educational credentials will provide prospective newcomers with a more realistic understanding of how their credentials compare to education standards in Canada. It will also give them the opportunity to upgrade their education prior to coming to Canada if they choose.

It is important to note that these changes will not apply to people who have applied to the FSWP prior to May 4, 2013 with a qualifying arranged job offer or under the Ph.D. stream.

As recently announced, due to the actions taken over the past months, new applications under the FSWP will be processed in a few months, rather than a few years. In order to ensure fast processing times and to avoid backlogs, the new FSWP will accept a fixed number of applications each year.

In the medium term, the Government is also moving forward to develop and implement an Expression of Interest (EOI) model, which will provide employers with access to a pool of skilled workers.

if you point out the backlog thing, then NDVO also have a large amount of files, and applicants are receiving MR.

 

[tashford]

well let hope they stick to this. A few months personally I'm doubtful and emailing the minister is the best thing todo right now.

 

[tashford]

Does any body know what the system changes to from 'in process' on the website?

 

[luqi]

Does any body know what the system changes to from 'in process' on the website?

currently your "in process" status will be having only one line, i.e. "we have received your application on ---/----/--------" when they start processing and you receive request for medicals, there will be second line added "we have started processing your application on ----/-----/---------"

 

[hila01]

how do we know this does NOT apply to 2013 applicants, where do you know this from and why haven't we been informed of this?
[/quote


Here is proof from the Minister's statement:


"As recently announced, due to the actions taken over the past months, new applications under the FSWP will be processed in a few months, rather than a few years".

 

[Soundless]

Paris VO processing time for example is 16 months and they issue visa in what? average 7 months? So compare that to LVO
16-7 Paris
25-11 London

very simple