Has the processing in Haiti suddenly slowed WAY down? - Page 2

kacy · #11 11-06-2009, 09:46 PM

I wouldn't worry - you fixed it - they won't think anything's up with that.

you can only check your spouse's address when you have the Bfile number and enter it along with your husband's info to login...

brown_girl103 · #12 11-13-2009, 09:27 AM

It seems as though things are slowing down there to me as well. I read a couple articles through immigration.ca that were posted regarding the state of CIC due to the recession and this Mckinney fellow. It seems as though there is some sort of quote system in place, which makes sense when talking about budgeting and finance and what not. However, it does not make sense that spousal sponsorship has been be reduced since last year and will be ever further reduced next year to deal with the after effects of the recession. Hmmmmm....

I was told yesterday by my husband to stop researching stuff online and reading this stuff though.... it's driving me insane... I can't help but be overly analytical of this whole fiasco we are going through though....

brown_girl103 · #13 11-13-2009, 09:27 AM

Sorry, I mean quota system..... not quote

kacy · #14 11-13-2009, 12:50 PM

usually quota system applies to skilled labour and other classes of applicants - there has always been applied to those categories to control unemployment rates etc. Spousal applicants aren't subjected to the quota system... and under the quota system - when quota has been reached they advise the remaining applicants that have submitted applications that no further approvals will be granted for the year - the applicant can decide whether or not to withdraw or wait - if i remember correctly from my research on the site.

brown_girl103 · #15 11-13-2009, 02:14 PM

Kacy....

I have read that on the website as well. But, if you think about it, it would make sense for them to set goals (not "quotas" per say) due to budgeting and allocation of funds. So, I guess if their overall goal of processing spousal applications has decreased for next year.... I guess I would kind of look at this like a quota system.

I guess you can't believe everything on the net, but I remember reading somewhere as well that once the "limit" has been reached, each visa office has to then ask for approval to Ottawa to surpass their allocated amount? I don't know... I guess it doesn't help to keep analyzing the way they do things or why, in the end, I guess we all just want our spouses here... no matter what beaurocratic hoopla we gotta endure.

kacy · #16 11-13-2009, 03:12 PM

You're probably right - there likely is an informal process internally to control populations - but I believe that doesn't apply as strictly to spouses - as the goal is to reunite spouses who are seperated. hence the agreement for you to make sure they are not a burden to society... that was my understanding - I could be wrong - but 3 months or 2 years - I'd keep waiting and the timelines are based on last year - if volume is up - then the timeline could go up - its not a guarantee. if something is discouraging I'd stay away from it - a positive attitude helps a lot through this even when things dont' go right - just remember it will all get sorted out in the end.. otherwise I think we'd all go crazy.

cathay · #17 11-13-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kacy

You're probably right - there likely is an informal process internally to control populations - but I believe that doesn't apply as strictly to spouses - as the goal is to reunite spouses who are seperated. hence the agreement for you to make sure they are not a burden to society... that was my understanding - I could be wrong - but 3 months or 2 years - I'd keep waiting and the timelines are based on last year - if volume is up - then the timeline could go up - its not a guarantee. if something is discouraging I'd stay away from it - a positive attitude helps a lot through this even when things dont' go right - just remember it will all get sorted out in the end.. otherwise I think we'd all go crazy.

If you feel it is their goal to re-unite spouses then I fear you are in for disappointment, I am a professional who commands a high level salary and we were denied for reasons that would make any lawyer laugh. Fact remains one person, and not a panel will make decisions that will affect you and your life irrevoccably, not fair, nevertheless fact.

Jess1 · #18 11-13-2009, 09:43 PM

Hi everyone,

I just saw on the CIC website that they updated the dates for the processing times.
It now says from Oct. 2008 to Sept 2009. It still says from 9 to 18 months. At least it's still the same & hasn't gotten longer! This is a hard process, just trying to be positive.

Application Processing Times: Applications Processed Outside of Canada

kacy · #19 11-13-2009, 11:08 PM

Cathay I'm very sorry for your unfortunate situation. I wish you all the best with getting things resolved. Though I don't see what being a professional with a high level salary has to do with it.... I too fall into that class as I'm sure many here do, but don't think that makes my application more valid than anyone else's.

Back to the original post - looks like from Jess1's update that the website is still maintaining the same timelines, so that's promising to know it hasn't gotten slower.

AnnaC · #20 11-13-2009, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by cathay

If you feel it is their goal to re-unite spouses then I fear you are in for disappointment, I am a professional who commands a high level salary and we were denied for reasons that would make any lawyer laugh. Fact remains one person, and not a panel will make decisions that will affect you and your life irrevoccably, not fair, nevertheless fact.

Cathay I'm very sorry that your husband was denied. It must be very disappointing after all the time not to mention the money one puts into the process and long distance relationship. Whatever you decide to do, whether it's appeal or re-apply we will be supportive here. However people that are going through the process right now do not need discouraging words during this long and difficult process.

Thanks