changed Processing time for Federal skilled worker (including RNs)

hi everyone,

i need a verification or atleast enlightenment for this one. a canadian consultancy firm (if thats what its really called) has emailed me and inform me that the processing time for an application as permanent resident in canada under the federal skilled workers category (registered nurses included in the list) has changed from 5-6 years in the old system to 6-12 months in the current system. according to them this was a reference from the annnouncement of immigration minister kenny. here's a portion of the email:

on november 28, 2008, the canadian immigration minister mr. kenney announced immigration levels for 2009; issued instructions on processing federal skilled workers.

"we expect new federal skilled worker applicants, to receive a decision within 6 -12 months compared with up to six years under the old system," said minister kenney.

i've been inquiring about how to immigrate in canada the past months and i came across this news.

i hope somebody knows about this or can atleast tell me how to verify this news before i decide to pass my application.thanks everyone. god bless you.

[Silverdragon102, BSN]

There has been some changes with Canadian immigration and I don't fully understand it but I think if you are classed in the Federal skilled workers list you PR is processed faster than previously as long as you meet criteria

[fmog]

Thanks silverdragon102. Atleast i know that the consultant is not just making it up to convince me to sign in for their service. I am just so eager now to join my mother in canada. But i might look for some more ways to validate. thanks.

[sasi]

Hey fmog,

Yes it is true and some PR have already started being processed 5 weeks (used to be several years) after reception of the application... to read about people who are going through that go to [

[fmog]

hi sasi..thanks so much..i actually joined another forum last night about immigration.and ive also confirmed it from there. But this ones super sure.:yeah:you also applied?

[sasi]

fmog,

No, I havent' applied yet. I'm still in nursing school with no experience so it will be tougher for me but other than educational requirements I'm all set. I'm thinking of applying through Quebec as graduating will be enough for me to fulfill theire requirements (french is my first language). I'm planning on applying summer of next year.

[fmog]

oh ok. Good for you then. I might send my application together with the fees late this month or probably next month.Still gathering some funds.

[nursemich]

Hi where will you send you application? Can you also give me some infos how to apply as a skilled migrant?

Thank you

[fmog]

hi you can check their website for detailed instructions. www.cic.gc.ca

[atzrn]

hi you can check their website for detailed instructions. www.cic.gc.ca

hi FMOG,

Have you applied already ? any update? Im also interested to go this way... hope we can exchange experience.... thanks a lot

[fmog]

hi atzrn,

nope havent applied yet.weve found a problem in one of our supporting document in the family and were trying to resolve it before we apply.but i have a friend who has already applied.she passed her inital application last november and received her acknowledgement of receipt 3 weeks after.january this year a full aplication was requested from them and they were given 120 days to complete the supporting documents.please nothe that proof of funds are required.depending on the number of your immediate family members who will accompany you to canada.hpe this helps.

[atzrn]

FMOG,

sorry to know bout your problem re documents... anyway, GOOD LUCK!