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I have submitted an application as a skilled worker in London, Uk. It is currently ´in process´ (according to their website). Through reading this forum and reading other documentation on the CIC website etc - it appears that applying as a common-law or spouse is incredibly faster!
My question is, I read on the CIC site that you can withdraw your application whilst it is in the ´in process´ stage. Would anyone agree that I should withdraw my skilled worker application (they started working on it in July of this year), and submit a new application under the ´family class common-law´? 4-9 months as opposed to 16-33 months speaks for itself..
I read on another forum that you should not withdraw your application, and instead submit another one. I cannot believe that this is the case, as it seems completely unfair. If I have two applications in the process, its occupying the time of two employees, and taking that time away from another applicant?
None of us are more important than the other here and we´re all trying to come to Canada as quick as possible, so I for one am not condoning ´cheating´ my way into here.
I would appreciate any advise/experience anyone may have on this matter. I figure that even if I withdrew my application and started from scratch it would still take less time.
Thanks for your time.
[12-10-2004,22:51]
ayrton |
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(in reply to: Changing app. from skilled worker to common-law)
You CAN NOT have two applications running at the same time - its not allowed in Canadian immigration (although you can do that if you are applying for US immigration)
Just withdraw your current application and apply under the family class common-law.
You are not cheating the system by doing this. You have two options to immigrate to Canada so why shouldnt you use the option that will get you in a lot sooner.
[13-10-2004,03:19]
Anonymous |
Thanks (in reply to: Changing app. from skilled worker to common-law)
Thank you for your advice.
[13-10-2004,10:41]
ayrton |
I will be the devil's advocate for a moment (in reply to: Changing app. from skilled worker to common-law)
I have my fiance coming to Canada as a skilled worker rather than a conjugal sponsorship. A few reasons... 1) he will come on his own merits which I believe is very important for his sense of accomplishment and self worth. - Canada accepts him because he is a good candidate... not because he loves a Canadian girl.
2)There is no possible chance that I can think he stays in a relationship with me because he can gain his immigration - the relationship is unencumbered.
3)in a sponsorship situation, the Canadian takes financial responsibility for 3 years minimum. While we like to think love is forever... it is not always so. There have been several recent articles in the newspaper about CIC going after Canadians because the person that was sponsored has taken government assistance. In one case... a man cannot sponsor his new wife (with 2 children) because he owes $19,000 to CIC from his first marriage (he sponsored her too.) We often see on this forum situations where a conjugal sponsorship falls apart within 6 months...but the economic story does not end for a long time after that for the Canadian.
I almost laugh at these folks that offer $5,000 to marry a Canadian for immigration. The financial risk is huge. I am not sure who is more foolish... the hopeful immigrant or the Canadian that considers it!
I am only sharing my story to add a different light to the subject. Our situation is a little bit different because we were concerned that we might have difficulty proving the legitimacy of our relationship for a variety of reasons. (that was the advice we were given at the beginning). We are very fortunate because my fiance applies through Paris and the wait is difficult but acceptable. I don´t know what I would do if the wait was 4 years. If all goes well we will have our PR and be together by spring.
Good luck... whatever you decide.
[13-10-2004,14:12]
sharon |
Thanks (in reply to: Changing app. from skilled worker to common-law)
Thanks for sharing your story.
Your reasons for chosing the skilled worker immigration route are exactly the same as mine, and I´m sure many other people who are planning to start a new life with the love of their life in a new country, but are realists and know that things happen and dont want to end up in a messy situation.
Problem is, my fiance has a young daughter whom I am very close to and for other personal reasons I know need to think of the fastest way of getting my PR card, rather than the most sensible which is the route I first went on.
I wish you both luck with your application and hope we are all happy with our new lives.
[13-10-2004,21:44]
ayrton |
heart and brains (in reply to: Changing app. from skilled worker to common-law)
my friend, I can hear in your voice that you are a good man. I think the fact that you have taken all these issues into consideration makes me believe that the intellectual/cautious route might be nice, but not reasonable. Can you find out how far along you are in the process? Perhaps your partner´s Member of Parliament can assist. (the worst they can say is no) Are you sure your partner qualifies to sponsor you? It might become a simple issue of doing the math, holding your nose, living with the decision, and counting the minutes. please keep us posted as to what is happening.
[13-10-2004,21:58]
sharon |
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