We received the letter. Definitely not the one we have hoped for since 2007. Certainly not one we expected since 2008. How did we get here? Where do we go now?
To quote:
The NOC code that you indicate that you have work experience in corresponds to one of the occupations specified in the Minister's instructions, Unfortunately the main duties that you have listed do not indicate that you performed the actions described in the lead statement for the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the NOC and/or that you performed a substantial number of the main duties of the occupation as set out in the occupational descriptions of the NOC, including all of the essential duties. As such, your application is not eligible to be processed.
Really, What the Fuck! We didn't know our admission to Canada would depend on how well I emphasized my job duties from a position I left in September of 1999! And, I do not get a chance to provide more information because I didn't know that it was so fucking crucial to the biggest decision I've ever made in my life! Shit, we sent them over 100 pages of documents, including a copy of a letter of recommendation dated 1983! We are utterly shocked to say the least. What the hell, we have our relocation funds sitting in a Canadian bank! Our potential for employment was very good! We had 72 fucking points.
One ray of hope still keeps me optimistic. The law firm we used to counsel and review our application writes a weekly column on immigration in Canada's MetroNews. I consulted with them, and they are dealing with the same issues of applications being submitted under the guidelines prescribed at the time of application and having the new "minister's instructions" being retroactive, fucking up a lot of peoples' lives to say the least. They said that the minister's instructions include the instructions that their "decision" is not really a 'decision' and therefore not something you can file an appeal on. Bullshit. No one has challenged the rulings, and I have proposed to be the first to request a judicial review of the "decision" that is not really a 'decision'. All I want is the opportunity to give them the information they need to meet the requirements. If it takes a long judicial process to do that, I guess that is our new path.
Otherwise, we re-apply in March 2009, when I have 1 year of full-time experience in NOC code 0623-Accommodations Management. Simple enough, right. Not! Because come next March or when-fucking-ever, they can change the instructions! Cool, yea? Stay tuned. This fat lady is not singing yet! Although she has lost 20 lbs since January. I need a drink....
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
eCAS Update 6-17-09
"Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) Eligibility Review Complete"
Now, what does that mean, exactly?
When you click on the link you get a message that
" your application was received and has been reviewed and you have been mailed a letter dated June 11, 2009. Please allow for postal delays before contacting us."
Our hearts are racing now. Approved, with instructions for medicals? or...denied?
We are going out of town tomorrow, can we stand to not be able to check the mail box
for 3 days!!!!!!!!! It would be nice to get good news for J's birthday.
I do still have issues with timing in my life, but usually works out for the best.
When you click on the link you get a message that
" your application was received and has been reviewed and you have been mailed a letter dated June 11, 2009. Please allow for postal delays before contacting us."
Our hearts are racing now. Approved, with instructions for medicals? or...denied?
We are going out of town tomorrow, can we stand to not be able to check the mail box
for 3 days!!!!!!!!! It would be nice to get good news for J's birthday.
I do still have issues with timing in my life, but usually works out for the best.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
One Year and Waiting
It has been a year since our initial application was sent. And, what a year it has been.
After receiving the AOR in January, our only communication has been a response to an email inquiry regarding my change of employment. We were pleasantly surprised at their quick response on how to submit updated information. Once I figure out exactly what my job description is, we will submit it via email.
So, as those of you who have made it to the other side are well aware, we wait. We wait and while waiting we are getting healthy. We started walking, joined a nearby fitness facility, are eating better, making time for us, and J stopped smoking! This waiting has presented "what if" ideas in our head. What if we are denied? What if it is because of this reason, or that reason? What if....
Well, we are going to stay focused on what if we are asked for more information, or for medicals, or for interview. We are going to stay filled with the positives.
After receiving the AOR in January, our only communication has been a response to an email inquiry regarding my change of employment. We were pleasantly surprised at their quick response on how to submit updated information. Once I figure out exactly what my job description is, we will submit it via email.
So, as those of you who have made it to the other side are well aware, we wait. We wait and while waiting we are getting healthy. We started walking, joined a nearby fitness facility, are eating better, making time for us, and J stopped smoking! This waiting has presented "what if" ideas in our head. What if we are denied? What if it is because of this reason, or that reason? What if....
Well, we are going to stay focused on what if we are asked for more information, or for medicals, or for interview. We are going to stay filled with the positives.
Saturday, March 7, 2009
Marching on...
What a difference a month can make! It's March already. I must say, that my previous post has to be one of my favorites. Getting our Acknowledgment of Receipt of our application has been a blessing, and a curse. In just one day, I was able to memorize our file number. Now, I find myself checking our status on-line on a daily basis.
So every day I checked our status, I got a bit of hope and a moment to dream of something better coming down the road. The past few months have been a huge emotional roller coaster for both of us. I was laid off from my job at a company and hotel that I absolutely loved. The worst part about it was how it was all handled, with lies and deceit. It was the most painful thing I've ever experienced in my professional life. For J, her mom had a mini-stroke and thanks to this country's wonderful immigration laws, she could not go home to visit her mom without risking loosing everything she has here. Our stress levels for the month of February had to be over the top for sure. But, we made it thru.
J's mom is doing just fine, and has actually inspired J to become more conscientious of her eating habits, as well as mine. We joined a gym that's 3 blocks away from the house so we are both getting 'fit'. Just when we had accepted my unemployed status, and made our budget with unemployment insurance funds, I got a job! And a promotion to boot! (an added +, it is on the list!)
Our gay, bi-national couples will understand when I say we have revised and updated our Plans B, C, D, E, and if necessary F. To think that being a Canadian resident would eliminate all those contingency plans is mind boggling. As permanent residence, we can be a legal couple and have a secure family, we can both work, we can both travel and come home, and so much more. With my new job, we are committed to it for at least 1 year. J's employment, of course, is contingent upon approval, again.
Spring is just around the corner. We hope to get good news with further instructions for our journey north. That good news will drown any crappy news we get on this side of the border.
(I just previewed this post and see that the continuity is whacked, forgive me. New goal, less OCD)
So every day I checked our status, I got a bit of hope and a moment to dream of something better coming down the road. The past few months have been a huge emotional roller coaster for both of us. I was laid off from my job at a company and hotel that I absolutely loved. The worst part about it was how it was all handled, with lies and deceit. It was the most painful thing I've ever experienced in my professional life. For J, her mom had a mini-stroke and thanks to this country's wonderful immigration laws, she could not go home to visit her mom without risking loosing everything she has here. Our stress levels for the month of February had to be over the top for sure. But, we made it thru.
J's mom is doing just fine, and has actually inspired J to become more conscientious of her eating habits, as well as mine. We joined a gym that's 3 blocks away from the house so we are both getting 'fit'. Just when we had accepted my unemployed status, and made our budget with unemployment insurance funds, I got a job! And a promotion to boot! (an added +, it is on the list!)
Our gay, bi-national couples will understand when I say we have revised and updated our Plans B, C, D, E, and if necessary F. To think that being a Canadian resident would eliminate all those contingency plans is mind boggling. As permanent residence, we can be a legal couple and have a secure family, we can both work, we can both travel and come home, and so much more. With my new job, we are committed to it for at least 1 year. J's employment, of course, is contingent upon approval, again.
Spring is just around the corner. We hope to get good news with further instructions for our journey north. That good news will drown any crappy news we get on this side of the border.
(I just previewed this post and see that the continuity is whacked, forgive me. New goal, less OCD)
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Changes for everyone
While I'm still composing my own posts for the coming weeks, I wanted to share with our blog family, the return of one of our favorite bloggers.
She has posted a wonderful message today.
Enjoy: www.terigblog.blogspot.com
She has posted a wonderful message today.
Enjoy: www.terigblog.blogspot.com
Monday, January 12, 2009
New Year with changes
Happy New Year everyone!
No news on the PR application, we're still waiting on AOR.
We can only hope that since our application had all necessary documentation (and I'm talking about over 100 pages of documents) that the AOR will come with instructions for medicals, etc...
We are making some changes to our blog. Due to some unwanted interest and postings, we are going to make the site private. Seems in order to do so, I have to invite folks to read it.
And, in order to make sure everyone who is following our journey stays informed, I need your address. Please take a moment to shoot us an email at the address on our profile. Promise, you'll only get an invitation to read the blog.
T
No news on the PR application, we're still waiting on AOR.
We can only hope that since our application had all necessary documentation (and I'm talking about over 100 pages of documents) that the AOR will come with instructions for medicals, etc...
We are making some changes to our blog. Due to some unwanted interest and postings, we are going to make the site private. Seems in order to do so, I have to invite folks to read it.
And, in order to make sure everyone who is following our journey stays informed, I need your address. Please take a moment to shoot us an email at the address on our profile. Promise, you'll only get an invitation to read the blog.
T
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