Canada: IEC 2012 Now Open

rusheen · 14-06-2012 10:13pm

Hi does anyone know , does the IMM1295 at the Request for payment stage have to be exactly the same word for word as the original send in .
Im not 100 % sure of the work history dates I send in on the original .

Would they dismiss my application for something so minor as dates not matching on two forms ?

Thanks

bpoleary · 14-06-2012 10:17pm

rusheen wrote: »

Hi does anyone know , does the IMM1295 at the Request for payment stage have to be exactly the same word for word as the original send in .
Im not 100 % sure of the work history dates I send in on the original .

Would they dismiss my application for something so minor as dates not matching on two forms ?

Thanks

Yeah all information that you send them by email most match what you sent them by post

rusheen · 14-06-2012 10:29pm

Oh well

yad think the agent I paid to lodge my application would have kept a copy of the documents I gave them .

Paid a what I thought was a reputable agent to do a professional job of preparing and lodging my application to avoid such mistakes .

Oh .........

sduff05 · 14-06-2012 10:41pm

When I posted my forms off I sent off an extra IMM1295 for extra employment info. I didnt email them the extra form as it says "Please send only the application form and not any of the supporting documentation."
What do you make of this? Should i have sent the 2 off?

I am so sick of having to worry about every little thing

alanmc87 · 15-06-2012 2:08am

rusheen wrote: »

Oh well

yad think the agent I paid to lodge my application would have kept a copy of the documents I gave them .

Paid a what I thought was a reputable agent to do a professional job of preparing and lodging my application to avoid such mistakes .

Oh .........

I never saved my imm1295 form either and i booked it through usit and they never said to save it. i filled the form in the best i could and sent it and told them my computer crashed and had to redo it. i have got confirmation of payment but hopefully will hear back soon with my LOI. i applied on march12th.

jenniem01 · 15-06-2012 7:49pm

sduff05 wrote: »

I paid today aswell.
Its will be nice to have someone to reference "processing speeds" with.

I got my confirmation of being passed to Phase 2 today... Fingers crossed LOI is next

sduff05 · 15-06-2012 7:54pm

jenniem01 wrote: »

I got my confirmation of being passed to Phase 2 today... Fingers crossed LOI is next

Thats great. Hope all goes smoothly for you.
Just got the email now. Passed on to Phase 2

m.j.w · 15-06-2012 11:52pm

I got passed to phase 2 aswell but I dont think my payment has went through yet as the money is not out of my account.

CatFromHue · 16-06-2012 1:40am

Just got my letter of introduction now (though it doesn't say it's a letter of introduction on it).

I got my notice of receipt of application on 23/04 but it had been delivered 3 weeks before that. On 15th May my application was sent to CIC and today 4.5 weeks later I got the approval.

I'm actually in shock! As it was taking so long and because they've officially filled their quota/stopped taking applications I was expecting not to get it. Plus there is only a week a half left in the 6 weeks you're meant to wait for CIC to get back to you.

I'm 30, well 31 tomorrow, so last week I applied for an Australian Working Holiday Visa as a back up. Then during the week I got an email from a recruitment agency about a job that I would be very suitable for! So in the space of a week I've gone from a doom and gloom situation of having few options to now having 3! LOL!

daveyf · 16-06-2012 9:47am

Just wondering if anyone has only received an electronic version of there LOI and will this all you will need to provide when arriving in Canada

NoelAPM · 16-06-2012 12:15pm

daveyf wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone has only received an electronic version of there LOI and will this all you will need to provide when arriving in Canada

Yea.... Print it! And have proof of funds, insurance ect.

NoelAPM · 16-06-2012 12:17pm

CatFromHue wrote: »

I'm 30, well 31 tomorrow, so last week I applied for an Australian Working Holiday Visa as a back up. Then during the week I got an email from a recruitment agency about a job that I would be very suitable for! So in the space of a week I've gone from a doom and gloom situation of having few options to now having 3! LOL!

Nothing truer m8. Doesn't matter who ya are, what ya do or where your from. Life will always provide a flood or a famine.

snoopmadra · 16-06-2012 1:13pm

NoelAPM wrote: »

Yea.... Print it! And have proof of funds, insurance ect.

do you have to provide insurance details at immigration?

bil · 16-06-2012 1:25pm

Anybody know if an internet statement printed out would be good enough for proof of funds?

andrewg82 · 16-06-2012 1:26pm

very sad to see so many irish have to move abroad

NoelAPM · 16-06-2012 1:34pm

snoopmadra wrote: »

NoelAPM wrote: »

Yea.... Print it! And have proof of funds, insurance ect.

do you have to provide insurance details at immigration?

No, or funds, apparently they don't ask... Apparently. Ignore the guidelines and criteria on the international experience Canada program's website. It's up to you.

But make sure an bring your LOI! That's no negotiable! ;p

ToniTuddle · 16-06-2012 2:00pm

Do not ignore the guidelines! :eek:

Good few Irish folks have been stopped and questioned plenty to make sure they have everything. You have to get a letter from your bank the week before you land in Canada. Discuss this with your bank now so they know and if they can do this. They should be able too anyway!

You have to have proof of insurance, shouldn't be hard to print that out. If you can't show proof of funds/insurance as well as your LOI then they will have no problem sending you back to Ireland! You could get lucky and they won't stop you but why bother taking that risk.

DazzlerIE · 16-06-2012 5:11pm

You don't need a letter from your bank

A statement will more than suffice

I'm going onto my third year visa in August and I've never been asked to produce anything when activating the visa except for the LoI

The Big Red Button · 16-06-2012 8:21pm

andrewg82 wrote: »

very sad to see so many irish have to move abroad

Plenty are moving because they want to, not because they have to!

ToniTuddle · 18-06-2012 9:28am

DazzlerIE wrote: »

You don't need a letter from your bank

A statement will more than suffice

That's what I meant by "letter"....... just worded it wrong :pac:

sduff05 · 18-06-2012 10:49am

bil wrote: »

Anybody know if an internet statement printed out would be good enough for proof of funds?

Anybody have an answer to the quoted question as I was hoping to visit family and friends in London before I flew out and don't want to have to rush it.

DazzlerIE · 18-06-2012 1:48pm

sduff05 wrote: »

Anybody have an answer to the quoted question as I was hoping to visit family and friends in London before I flew out and don't want to have to rush it.

I'd say it would be grand

it's all I'm going to bring when I renew my visa in August

daveyf · 18-06-2012 1:58pm

Just wondering where everyone got their insurance and how much it was? Thank you

jjbrien · 18-06-2012 3:42pm

daveyf wrote: »

Just wondering where everyone got their insurance and how much it was? Thank you

got mine from backpackertravelinsurance.ie was 165 euros for the year

Summerfly · 18-06-2012 5:23pm

Has anyone been waiting longer than the six weeks stated after being sent into the second phase of the iec visa, my six weeks are up on Wednesday, I've sent numerous emails and still no reply or info, anyone in the same boat as me???

soundofsounds · 18-06-2012 8:00pm

Hi guys,

Received my letter of intent on Friday. Here is my timeline....people may find it helpful or it may help put some of your anxieties at rest:

Sent in application - Feb 27th
Notice of Receipt - Mar 27th
Payment Request - Apr 23rd
IEC eligible, sent to CIC - May 29th
Final letter of approval/confirmation - June 14th

Quite a long process...best to try and not think about it and hopefully some day it will just appear in your email!

Best of luck everyone!

skbehan · 18-06-2012 9:06pm

Just wondering if anyone was refused a visa after their payment was received and if so why? Also, I had to print out several extra copies of page 3 from the IMM1295 form to include my last 10 years work experience but I'm not sure how I can include this on the electronic version.... Any suggestions?

sillisome fiend · 18-06-2012 9:51pm

skbehan wrote: »

Just wondering if anyone was refused a visa after their payment was received and if so why? Also, I had to print out several extra copies of page 3 from the IMM1295 form to include my last 10 years work experience but I'm not sure how I can include this on the electronic version.... Any suggestions?

I had extra work too so included a second IMM1295 form with just extra work filled out and explained why in the email. Wanted to send exactly the same details electronically. Not sure if I should have but its what I done.

Also since I done that I got a email saying I was eligible and sent to CIC so hopefully it was ok!

cybrandian · 19-06-2012 4:31am

Hey,

I arrived in Canada on January 5th 2012, so am I right in saying that my visa expires on the 4th January 2013?

I am going home for Christmas, and am looking at flying back on the 4th. Will I be able to activate my 2nd year visa then, or do I need to wait until the 5th?

Thanks.

Martyn1989 · 19-06-2012 1:16pm

My visa finally came through at ridiculous o clock last night, very happy the wait is over.

Summerfly · 19-06-2012 1:45pm

Congratulations Martyn1989, just wondering how long you waited from being sent through to second phase to getting your visa, I'm waiting six weeks now.

Kel81 · 19-06-2012 2:38pm

I finally got my LOI today after a 4 month wait!

Timeline
Application sent on 14th feb
Note of receipt 13th March
Payment request 17th April
Sent to Cic 23rd April
Medical form recieved 12th may
Medical completed 16th may
Medical recieved at embassy 25th may
LOI 19th of June

My girlfriend is still waiting on hers. We sent the off at the same time. So one down one to go.

Martyn1989 · 19-06-2012 2:46pm

Summerfly wrote: »

Congratulations Martyn1989, just wondering how long you waited from being sent through to second phase to getting your visa, I'm waiting six weeks now.

Thanks, got my college results aswell today, its all falling into place

I had issues with my payment (the guy in my bank typed my WTN number wrong and I didn't cop the mistake), Ive been in the system since late Jan. I managed to explain what happened in an email and they finally linked up my payment.

I was passed through to 2nd phase on the 4th of June and got it today (19th of June). Try not to worry they dont seem to deal with applications in any understandable order and good luck.

OneColdHand · 20-06-2012 2:03pm

Quick question:

So I just paid the E105 online. Just did a basic bank transfer, as opposed to an International bank transfer. I didn't get any 'Inward Payment Advice,' or 'Payment Advice,' which is what is supposed to be attached to the confirmation email I'm about to send. Just wondering what anyone has done in this situation? Should I just send the email and explain that I've sent it, or do they require something from the bank?

sillisome fiend · 20-06-2012 2:38pm

OneColdHand wrote: »

Quick question:

So I just paid the E105 online. Just did a basic bank transfer, as opposed to an International bank transfer. I didn't get any 'Inward Payment Advice,' or 'Payment Advice,' which is what is supposed to be attached to the confirmation email I'm about to send. Just wondering what anyone has done in this situation? Should I just send the email and explain that I've sent it, or do they require something from the bank?

My friend paid online and sent a screenshot of the bank transfer with the email. He's been passed onto the next stage so I assume that worked!

Mrs. Doyle · 20-06-2012 9:48pm

OneColdHand wrote: »

Quick question:

So I just paid the E105 online. Just did a basic bank transfer, as opposed to an International bank transfer. I didn't get any 'Inward Payment Advice,' or 'Payment Advice,' which is what is supposed to be attached to the confirmation email I'm about to send. Just wondering what anyone has done in this situation? Should I just send the email and explain that I've sent it, or do they require something from the bank?

My son had dreadful problems after he paid his €105 through AIB online banking. When they emailed requesting details of the payment we sent an e-mail with a screenshot of the payment and all the details that we could possibly provide of the payment. Even this did not work. The Embassy also say in their request for the details that you may need to get your bank to send them an e-mail of the details.

We contacted the AIB Call Centre and they confirmed that they would put through a request to check out the payment and that this would take 5 days before they would get back to us. Sure enough on the 5th day AIB called back to say that there were a lot of problems with the Embassy not processing the permits even though the payments were received. They sent an e-mail and that evening the Embassy came back to confirm receipt and sent the application on to the next stage.

If you do contact AIB and they agree to send the e-mail ask for you to be included as a c.c. on the mail as we noticed an error in the address and this would have caused further problems. It would appear that some people lost their permits because of the non-processing of the payments.

My advice to anyone would be to contact AIB as soon as you make the payment and ask them to send an e-mail to the Embassy on your behalf. They will probably take the 5 days to do this.

OneColdHand · 20-06-2012 10:41pm

sillisome fiend wrote: »

My friend paid online and sent a screenshot of the bank transfer with the email. He's been passed onto the next stage so I assume that worked!

Mrs. Doyle wrote: »

My son had dreadful problems after he paid his €105 through AIB online banking. When they emailed requesting details of the payment we sent an e-mail with a screenshot of the payment and all the details that we could possibly provide of the payment. Even this did not work. The Embassy also say in their request for the details that you may need to get your bank to send them an e-mail of the details.

We contacted the AIB Call Centre and they confirmed that they would put through a request to check out the payment and that this would take 5 days before they would get back to us. Sure enough on the 5th day AIB called back to say that there were a lot of problems with the Embassy not processing the permits even though the payments were received. They sent an e-mail and that evening the Embassy came back to confirm receipt and sent the application on to the next stage.

If you do contact AIB and they agree to send the e-mail ask for you to be included as a c.c. on the mail as we noticed an error in the address and this would have caused further problems. It would appear that some people lost their permits because of the non-processing of the payments.

My advice to anyone would be to contact AIB as soon as you make the payment and ask them to send an e-mail to the Embassy on your behalf. They will probably take the 5 days to do this.

2 very different answers!!! Oh well, thanks for the answers, I'll figure it out!

Panthro · 21-06-2012 12:18pm

Went into my local AIB and paid in the 105 yo yos.
Asked for a receipt, she gave me back the part of the lodgement slip you usually get.
Will that do as a proof of payment? I can't see why it wouldn't, its got the information on it.

skreepers · 21-06-2012 12:18pm

Well back when I sent unvalidated I assumed I hadn't a chance but after sending my validated IMM1295 in a separate envelope days later it all turns out to have worked well..

My timeline:

Sent application: 27th April
Notice of receipt: 3rd May
Payment requested: 22nd May
Payment made: 25th May
IEC eligible sent to CIC: 5th June
LOI received: 21st June

So about 7 weeks overall which seems better than most so I can't complain.

Also just to make sure can someone confirm that the final email is titled 'do not reply' and it's the form IMM5665 and it says your application for work permit has been approved?? Thanks and I'm pretty happy and relieved at the moment!

JCJames · 22-06-2012 4:20am

Update:

- IEC 2012 Application Delivered (UPS tracking): 29th March
- 1st Email: notice of receipt 22nd April
- 2nd Email: payment request 27th April / Paid April 30th
- 3rd Email "Phase 2" May 9th
- Letter of Introduction June 21st

Total of 12 weeks processing from arrival of application to full confirmation.

NOTE!

Between May 9th and June 21st I received an email, twice over this period, saying that my IMM1295 did not arrive via email. If this happens to you I suggest trying to email it to this address instead of hitting reply.

ldn.iec@international.gc.ca.

This is also the email you can get in touch with if no one has contacted you within the 6 week Phase 2 period.

Good luck all. It's taken so long to do this, and already I'm thinking about applying for 2013 come December!

JCJames · 22-06-2012 4:23am

Summerfly wrote: »

Has anyone been waiting longer than the six weeks stated after being sent into the second phase of the iec visa, my six weeks are up on Wednesday, I've sent numerous emails and still no reply or info, anyone in the same boat as me???

Hey Summerfly,

just incase you haven't had an answer yet, I just received my letter today. It took 6 weeks and 1 day, so I would try not to fret. Even though I know that is almost impossible! Good luck.

oh PS. I don't think they even -look- at your query emails until the 6 weeks is over. I tried that and got no reply whatsoever.

Spunge · 22-06-2012 9:18am

I was going to just go straight to canada but now i think i might go to thailand for a few weeks , travel around then fly to Toronto. Seeing as its cheap and all, except for the flights. Do you guys think this is a good idea. It means ill only have like 3000 as opposed to 6000 euro if i went straight to canada. Is that enough to tide me over before i get a job ?

OneColdHand · 22-06-2012 2:06pm

Spunge wrote: »

I was going to just go straight to canada but now i think i might go to thailand for a few weeks , travel around then fly to Toronto. Seeing as its cheap and all, except for the flights. Do you guys think this is a good idea. It means ill only have like 3000 as opposed to 6000 euro if i went straight to canada. Is that enough to tide me over before i get a job ?

It sort of depends on how you will be set up once you get to TO. If you know someone who's sofa you can sleep on while you get a job, you'll probably be fine.

But be aware if you are looking to rent a place once you get here, you'll probably have to pay 2 months rent up front, and rent is expensive here. That could easily eat half your fund.

Spunge · 22-06-2012 2:26pm

OneColdHand wrote: »

It sort of depends on how you will be set up once you get to TO. If you know someone who's sofa you can sleep on while you get a job, you'll probably be fine.

But be aware if you are looking to rent a place once you get here, you'll probably have to pay 2 months rent up front, and rent is expensive here. That could easily eat half your fund.

Oh snap. thats a doozie. Add to that the hostel fees as well at first.

creativedrinker · 22-06-2012 3:54pm

Would any one know if it's too late to apply, I'm hoping to move over around October... I was looking up on this site to get one, does anyone know if this is a legit site
http://www.migrationexpert.ca/work_temporary_visa/temporary_work_visa_canadian/

Or is there any other sites that are recommended?

Thanks

Agro Head · 22-06-2012 4:46pm

creativedrinker wrote: »

Would any one know if it's too late to apply, I'm hoping to move over around October... I was looking up on this site to get one, does anyone know if this is a legit site
http://www.migrationexpert.ca/work_temporary_visa/temporary_work_visa_canadian/

Or is there any other sites that are recommended?

Thanks

I doubt you'll get one but apply yourself and see rather than using an agent. At least that way you won't be stung for agent fees when your visa application is turned down.

OneColdHand · 22-06-2012 5:27pm

creativedrinker wrote: »

Would any one know if it's too late to apply, I'm hoping to move over around October... I was looking up on this site to get one, does anyone know if this is a legit site
http://www.migrationexpert.ca/work_temporary_visa/temporary_work_visa_canadian/

Or is there any other sites that are recommended?

Thanks

IEC visas are sold out now. They will open for applications again in December/January.

ToniTuddle · 22-06-2012 5:51pm

Panthro wrote: »

Went into my local AIB and paid in the 105 yo yos.
Asked for a receipt, she gave me back the part of the lodgement slip you usually get.
Will that do as a proof of payment? I can't see why it wouldn't, its got the information on it.

Yeah that will do fine. Me and my mate were the same and just scanned in that wee stub. He's been given his LOI while I'm still waiting!

Feicin annoying though as through this whole process I've been the one getting the emails first-the Notice of Receipt, payment request, moved onto 2nd stage email........ Kinda bit worried that I didn't get the LOI first :eek: Hope there is just some delay and I'll get it anyday now

jjbrien · 22-06-2012 9:46pm

finally

mine was Posted 30 march
royal mail confirmed they recived it 4 April
Email saying it was received: 22 April
Payment Email: 30 April
Second Phase: 15 May
LOI: June 21

im over in Toronto if anyone needs help advise or just want to meet for a drink

Panthro · 23-06-2012 7:19pm

So I have to forward on my IMM1295,
One problem.
I forgot to save an electronic copy. I do have a hardcopy, can I scan in it and sent it as an attachment in the email does anyone know?

Canada: IEC 2012 Now Open

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