[PSRList] Fwd: [SAHList] Updated IMM0008 Form - March 2017

[Cathy Nguyen]

>
> Date: Thu, 23 Mar 2017 14:31:00 -0400
> Subject: Re: [SAHList] Updated IMM0008 Form - March 2017
>


> I just noticed that the document checklist IMM 5679 has also been modified
> with a new version for March 2017.
>
> I wonder if it is possible to let the Guide 6000 writers at IRCC know that
> it would be helpful for them to put the dates of their latest version  i.e.
> (03-2017) beside the link to the forms in the guide where we download them.
>
> See image for reference.
>
> [image: Inline image 1]
>
>
> This would also sponsoring groups to know immediate what version of the
> forms we should be using without having to open or download the form each
> time.
>
>
> RSTP staff, is this something you could share with IRCC? I would be happy
> to share this commentary with them myself if I knew who worked on updating
> the IMM forms and guides.
>
>
>
> *Cathy Nguyen*
> Coordonnatrice du Programme de parrainage
> Sponsorship Program Coordinator
> 1439 Ste Catherine ouest, suite 2
> Montréal, Québec
> H3G 1S6
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>
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> *Compassion et justice pour les réfugiés - Compassion and Justice for
> Refugees*
>
>
>
> On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 5:24 PM, Azaria Wolday <Awolday at northw.ca> wrote:
>
>> Dear Melisa,
>>
>>
>>
>> Thank you for the email on the generic application.
>>
>>
>>
>> Before we submit the final version of any application to IRCC we find
>> ourselves reviewing a single application twice, three times and more. This
>> is due to lack incomplete application forms, constant changes on the
>> immigration forms such as the Generic application, lack of spaces and
>> delayed allocations.
>>
>>
>>
>> In light of IRCC’s summer 2016 email, can we push for the “*six month
>> grace period*” to *be six months* *regardless how many versions of the
>> Generic application form are created within that time period*?  By doing
>> so, we can at least submit applications with 08/ 2016 generic applications
>> until May of 2017, and continue with that understanding rather freaking out
>> every time a new Generic Application Form is created.
>>
>>
>>
>> Best,
>>
>>
>>
>> Azaria
>>
>> ___________________
>>
>> *Azaria Wolday**,** M.A.** RCIC*
>>
>> *Senior Manager: Sponsorship & Settlement Programs *
>>
>> Northwood Neighbourhood Services (NNS)
>>
>> 1860 Wison Ave, Unit 400, Toronto, ON, M9M 3A7
>>
>> P: 416-748-0788 x 211 <(416)%20748-0788> | F: 416-748.0525
>> <(416)%20748-0525> |
>>
>> www.northw.ca
>>
>>
>>
>> *From:* SAH [mailto:sah-bounces at list.rstp.ca] *On Behalf Of *Melissa
>> Scott
>> *Sent:* March-21-17 4:31 PM
>> *To:* sah at list.rstp.ca
>> *Subject:* [SAHList] Updated IMM0008 Form - March 2017
>>
>>
>>
>> Dear SAH representatives,
>>
>>
>>
>> This message is to inform you, in case you were not already aware, that
>> the *Generic Application Form for Canada (IMM0008) has recently been
>> updated in March 2017 (3-2017).* The most recent version of the IMM0008
>> can be found here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/p
>> df/kits/forms/IMM0008ENU_2D.pdf.
>>
>>
>>
>> Since August 1st, 2016, a 6-month grace period will apply whenever a
>> form is updated unless otherwise communicated by IRCC*. *The 6-month
>> grace period begins when the form is changed and made publicly available.
>> Thus, since the most recent IMM008 was changed/updated this month, *the
>> grace period should last until September 2017 for the December 2016
>> (12-2016) version of the IMM008. *
>>
>>
>>
>> *We are in discussion with IRCC regarding the use of the August 2016
>> (8-2016) version and will share further details over the SAH list once it
>> is available. *
>>
>>
>>
>> Please see IRCC’s message below (from Summer 2016) for further details
>> and context on the grace period offered when a change of forms takes place:
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>>
>>
>> This is to inform you that the grace period for acceptance of outdated
>> versions of forms submitted by SAHs to CPO-W has been extended to July 31
>> st, 2016 .… A 6-month grace period will apply to all future forms
>> updates unless otherwise stated.
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>>
>>
>> If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will
>> circulate information on the August 2016 IMM0008 shortly.
>>
>>
>>
>> My best regards,
>>
>>
>>
>> Melissa
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> *Melissa Scott* | *RSTP Trainer - National*
>>
>> Refugee Sponsorship Training Program (RSTP)
>>
>> Catholic Crosscultural Services | 55 Town Centre Court, Suite 401,
>> Scarborough, ON  M1P 4X4
>>
>> Tel: 416-290-1700 ext. 405 |Toll-free: 1-877-290-1701 | Fax: 416-290-1710
>>  | mscott at rstp.ca | www.rstp.ca
>>
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