son64
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What is up BBB,
I got a prematch offer from a program that sponsors only J 1 visa. I have only 6 days to decide weather to take it or not. I would have taken the offer right away had it not been for my doublt regarding the ease with which an IMG who is a permanent resident of Canada can get the "Statement of need" from Health Canada. I contacted the lady in Ottawa who is in charge of writing the 'statement of need' and she said they have a cap/maximum limit as to how much 'statements of need' they can wirte each year. This maximium limit however was not reached for the last 3 years.
My question now, do you know some body who is a permanent resident of canada and is doing his/her resdiency on a J 1 visa??
I am afraid that after I sign the contract and withdraw from the match, the Health Canada might not write me the "Statement of need" for my J1 visa and I will end up floating in the air.
BTW, I have secured 16 interviews, 8 of them sponsoring H1 visa and the rest 8 sponsor only J 1 visa. So, do you advise me turn down the offer, go for the match keeping my chance of matching in a program who sponsors H 1 visa??
This dilemma is killing me.
Any one with any kind of input is welcomed here.
Thanks.
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| azirikani
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dear son64
could you please explain what is the meaning " This maximium limit however was not reached for the last 3 years"
I have a friend permanent resident of canada,she is now in usa for interview as soon as possible I try to ask her,she is completely informed.
GOOD LUCK .
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| bbb
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?? Sorry, not one for me to answer
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bbb - trying to combine common sense and humour into realistic answers, but not going to guess on anyone's chances of getting into a position....
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| son64
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azirikani,
There is a maximum limit of number of "statements of need" the Health canada can write each year. For the last three years, this number was larger than the number of people who applied for the "statement of need". For example, if the Health Canada decides to limit the number of "statements of need" to be issued to 100 per year; for the last three years, the number of people who appllied for the "statement of need" was less than 100. In other words, the supply surpasses the demand which is a good thing.
Can you please ask your friend and elaborate that for me or if possible, can you get me in touch with her. You or your friend can email me at redenggo@yahoo.com.
Thank you and thanks BBB too.
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| son64
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Hey,
I just got a second prematch offer. Sad, it is from a program that sponsors only J 1 visa.
azirikanni, please reply soon.
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| son64
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The second program is telling me they will consider J 2 visa on case by case basis. What is this J 2 visa?? I never heard of it.
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| azirikani
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dear son 64
this is a site that I was recommended:www.hs-sc.gc.ca or www.hs_sc.gc.ca.
good luck.
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| son64
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dear azirikani,
Neither the webaddres nor the link is working. Can you tell me what that web page is about so that I can google it??
Thanks.
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| son64
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The following erro page appears whenever I try that link: Bad Gateway The following error occurred: [code=DNS_HOST_NOT_FOUND] The host name was not found during the DNS lookup. Contact your system administrator if the problem is not found by retrying the URL.
Please contact the administrator.
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| azirikani
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sorry,it is www. hc.... instead of hs.it is exactly about,statment of the need in canada/j-1 vissa program.
I hope that it does work for you.
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| Cordmd
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To get the statement of need you need to have passed the mccee exam - I spoke with Lewis- at the offices of MCC - and they WILL NOT give the SON without the MCC. If you have passed that it also depends on the province you're in - each is different - perhaps if you give me a few details I can tell you more or you can PM me. I'm in the same boat - only I'm a year away yet - so did some research.
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| son64
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Cordmd,
Thank you so much!!
I know that I have to write and pass the MCCEE in order to get the statement of need. I have scheduled the MCCEE for january 12 2006.
Can you please elaborate me??
You can also email me @ redenggo@yahoo.com
Thank you.
Edited by son64 on 12/16/05 - 09:24 AM
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