garian4u
Hero Member
Posts: 517
Ratings: +30
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo, NY
NOC Code......: 0213
Pre-Assessed..: Yes
App. Filed.......: 28-09-2009
Doc's Request.: 30-11-2009
AOR Received.: 29-03-2010
Med's Request: 30-06-2010
Med's Done....: 19-07-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 30-09-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 19-10-2010
LANDED..........: 16-05-2011
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« Reply #555 on: February 26, 2010, 01:32:18 pm » |
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Pasi, where are you? What is the update on your case? Did you at least get an AOR from Buffalo?
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Local Visa Office: Buffalo
Docs received by local visa office: 10-02-2010
2nd AOR: 29-03-2010
Medical & RPRF request: 30-06-2010
Medical Received by Ottawa: 3-08-2010
PPR: 30-09-2010
PR (In-person Buffalo): 19-10-2010
Landed (BC Border): 16-05-201
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ELAR
Hero Member
Posts: 211
Ratings: +6
Category........: FSW2
Visa Office......: Buffalo
Job Offer........: Yes
App. Filed.......: 13-11-2009
Doc's Request.: 18-01-2010
AOR Received.: April 28, 2010
File Transfer...: In process at Buffalo: Aug 17, 2010
Med's Request: Oct 27, 2010
Med's Done....: Nov 4, 2010
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: May 24, 2011
VISA ISSUED...: May 26, 2011
LANDED..........: May 26, 2011
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« Reply #556 on: February 26, 2010, 01:34:39 pm » |
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The most useful indicator for us "Buffalo applicants" is the time taken to start processing an application from the date of receipt in Buffalo which is typically 12 months from the date of receipt for almost all applicants.
His case is an additional Buffalo case proves that they take one year at this visa office to start processing the application.
After they start the processing, there will be no standard indicator for us to use it as a measure because once an application is in process, the time taken to finalize it will differ from applicant to the other because in this point, it depends on the case itself how complicated it is (background, security, lack of documents, IELTS......and so on). Therefore some people might get their visas within 2 or 3 months after the processing starts, and others might wait longer and longer...
Hi Professional1, so let me get this straight. Buffalo will take around 1 year from the 2nd AOR just for begin processing the case?  So I guess that all documents will be expired til then. So, Is it likely that Buffalo might ask for the IELTS, PCCs and everything again? |
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garian4u
Hero Member
Posts: 517
Ratings: +30
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo, NY
NOC Code......: 0213
Pre-Assessed..: Yes
App. Filed.......: 28-09-2009
Doc's Request.: 30-11-2009
AOR Received.: 29-03-2010
Med's Request: 30-06-2010
Med's Done....: 19-07-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 30-09-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 19-10-2010
LANDED..........: 16-05-2011
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« Reply #557 on: February 26, 2010, 01:44:52 pm » |
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Forget it Pasi. I missed a few posts ( I don't know why). Checked just now to see that you got your AOR on 25th Feb. Congrats!!! So, you can send your India PCC now.
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Local Visa Office: Buffalo
Docs received by local visa office: 10-02-2010
2nd AOR: 29-03-2010
Medical & RPRF request: 30-06-2010
Medical Received by Ottawa: 3-08-2010
PPR: 30-09-2010
PR (In-person Buffalo): 19-10-2010
Landed (BC Border): 16-05-201
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professional 1
Champion Member
Posts: 1476
Ratings: +64
LANDED..........: 2010
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« Reply #558 on: February 26, 2010, 04:45:54 pm » |
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Hi Professional1, so let me get this straight. Buffalo will take around 1 year from the 2nd AOR just for begin processing the case? So I guess that all documents will be expired til then. So, Is it likely that Buffalo might ask for the IELTS, PCCs and everything again? Your Documents are "locked-in" Since the date of receipt of your application at the CIO department, so do not worry, you will not be asked to submit new police clearance or IELTS test results if they were valid at the application date of receipt at the CIO. |
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MarkCan
Hero Member
Posts: 460
Ratings: +26
VISA ISSUED...: 2010
LANDED..........: April/May 2011
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« Reply #559 on: February 26, 2010, 06:03:55 pm » |
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MarkCan, Any idea that what basis is being used to transfer the cases? Is it based on if you are located in a city which is in the satellite consulate location OR some other criteria OR just plain random?
My understanding is that this process of sending applications to different visa offices in the U.S. is random. Imagine Buffalo immigration officers spending time sorting out applicants based on their location in the States. Nah, that ain't likely a possibility. Mark |
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anjay
Star Member
Posts: 51
Ratings: +2
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo
NOC Code......: 1111
Pre-Assessed..: Yes
App. Filed.......: 02-07-2009 at CIO
Doc's Request.: 18-09-2009 by Buffalo
AOR Received.: 18-09-2009 first AOR from CIO
IELTS Request: 18-09-2009 by Buffalo
File Transfer...: 20-05-2010 to Los Angeles
Med's Request: 05-07-2010 my lawyer received by mail, but delayed due to wife is pregnant
Med's Done....: 11-04-2011 sent after new baby has been added
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 05-05-2011 3wks after sending medicals
VISA ISSUED...: 05-10-2011 done inperson, same day pick-up
LANDED..........: 19-10-2011 via Lewiston Bridge by land
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« Reply #560 on: February 26, 2010, 06:04:58 pm » |
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Guys, I have an update. Today I received the AOR mail from Buffalo with the new file number.
Pasi, in your profile, it says that local visa office got your docs on 2-25? Mine was submitted on 1-18. I still don't have my AOR. Hopefully yours is a sign that Buffalo is moving faster now. I hope to see mine soon. |
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MarkCan
Hero Member
Posts: 460
Ratings: +26
VISA ISSUED...: 2010
LANDED..........: April/May 2011
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« Reply #561 on: February 26, 2010, 06:07:23 pm » |
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Any progress for cases filed in Jan /Feb 2009 to CIC Buffalo ?
The progress I am seeing in most cases in 2009 are those who have employment in Canada or are nominated by the provinces. However, if you have received the AOR from Buffalo by early 2009, you should see some movement in your case soon. I believe once movement starts, it is only a matter of a few months before the case will be decided. Unless of course, the applicant has a complicated case. Mark |
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garian4u
Hero Member
Posts: 517
Ratings: +30
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo, NY
NOC Code......: 0213
Pre-Assessed..: Yes
App. Filed.......: 28-09-2009
Doc's Request.: 30-11-2009
AOR Received.: 29-03-2010
Med's Request: 30-06-2010
Med's Done....: 19-07-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 30-09-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 19-10-2010
LANDED..........: 16-05-2011
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« Reply #562 on: February 26, 2010, 06:10:54 pm » |
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Pasi, in your profile, it says that local visa office got your docs on 2-25? Mine was submitted on 1-18. I still don't have my AOR. Hopefully yours is a sign that Buffalo is moving faster now. I hope to see mine soon.
anjay, I guess, Pasi's documents were received by Buffalo CIC on 11th Jan 2010 and he got AOR on 25th Feb 2010. Going by that statistic, you should get your AOR next week. Do keep us posted, as mine was received by Buffalo on 10th Feb, so I am around 3 weeks away from you |
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Local Visa Office: Buffalo
Docs received by local visa office: 10-02-2010
2nd AOR: 29-03-2010
Medical & RPRF request: 30-06-2010
Medical Received by Ottawa: 3-08-2010
PPR: 30-09-2010
PR (In-person Buffalo): 19-10-2010
Landed (BC Border): 16-05-201
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anjay
Star Member
Posts: 51
Ratings: +2
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo
NOC Code......: 1111
Pre-Assessed..: Yes
App. Filed.......: 02-07-2009 at CIO
Doc's Request.: 18-09-2009 by Buffalo
AOR Received.: 18-09-2009 first AOR from CIO
IELTS Request: 18-09-2009 by Buffalo
File Transfer...: 20-05-2010 to Los Angeles
Med's Request: 05-07-2010 my lawyer received by mail, but delayed due to wife is pregnant
Med's Done....: 11-04-2011 sent after new baby has been added
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 05-05-2011 3wks after sending medicals
VISA ISSUED...: 05-10-2011 done inperson, same day pick-up
LANDED..........: 19-10-2011 via Lewiston Bridge by land
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« Reply #563 on: February 26, 2010, 07:19:18 pm » |
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anjay, I guess, Pasi's documents were received by Buffalo CIC on 11th Jan 2010 and he got AOR on 25th Feb 2010. Going by that statistic, you should get your AOR next week. Do keep us posted, as mine was received by Buffalo on 10th Feb, so I am around 3 weeks away from you
duh...LOL, i got a bit confused with all the posts! yeah you're right he's a week ahead of me, cross our fingers that we'll get ours soon, I'll keep you posted...yours is one of those i'm watching coz i know our timelines are close, i'll be adding pasi's to my watch as well... |
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Pasi
Hero Member
Posts: 602
Ratings: +16
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 23-09-2009
Doc's Request.: 20-11-2009
Nomination.....: 11-01-2010
AOR Received.: 25-02-2010
File Transfer...: 20-04-2010
Med's Request: 12-05-2010
Med's Done....: 20-05-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 30-06-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 15-07-2010
LANDED..........: 13-08-2010
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« Reply #564 on: February 27, 2010, 07:02:09 am » |
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Congratulation and best of luck with the rest of the process.
Thank you Professional 1. |
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Pasi
Hero Member
Posts: 602
Ratings: +16
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 23-09-2009
Doc's Request.: 20-11-2009
Nomination.....: 11-01-2010
AOR Received.: 25-02-2010
File Transfer...: 20-04-2010
Med's Request: 12-05-2010
Med's Done....: 20-05-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 30-06-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 15-07-2010
LANDED..........: 13-08-2010
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« Reply #565 on: February 27, 2010, 07:03:42 am » |
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Congrats Pasi!!!!!, one step more. I'm just waiting for mine as your app got almost 2 weeks before mine, I think my AOR will come in a couple of weeks more.....hopefully.
good luck and keep posting!!!!
Thanks ELAR. My best wishes for you to get your AOR soon. |
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Pasi
Hero Member
Posts: 602
Ratings: +16
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 23-09-2009
Doc's Request.: 20-11-2009
Nomination.....: 11-01-2010
AOR Received.: 25-02-2010
File Transfer...: 20-04-2010
Med's Request: 12-05-2010
Med's Done....: 20-05-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 30-06-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 15-07-2010
LANDED..........: 13-08-2010
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« Reply #566 on: February 27, 2010, 07:05:33 am » |
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Forget it Pasi. I missed a few posts ( I don't know why). Checked just now to see that you got your AOR on 25th Feb. Congrats!!! So, you can send your India PCC now.
Hi Garian4u, Thanks for your wishes. yes I will be sending my Indian PCC with the new file number. |
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Pasi
Hero Member
Posts: 602
Ratings: +16
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 23-09-2009
Doc's Request.: 20-11-2009
Nomination.....: 11-01-2010
AOR Received.: 25-02-2010
File Transfer...: 20-04-2010
Med's Request: 12-05-2010
Med's Done....: 20-05-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 30-06-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 15-07-2010
LANDED..........: 13-08-2010
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« Reply #567 on: February 27, 2010, 07:08:05 am » |
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anjay, I guess, Pasi's documents were received by Buffalo CIC on 11th Jan 2010 and he got AOR on 25th Feb 2010. Going by that statistic, you should get your AOR next week. Do keep us posted, as mine was received by Buffalo on 10th Feb, so I am around 3 weeks away from you
Anjay, whatever Garian4u has said is true. He keeps track of my dates better than me ..  |
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Pasi
Hero Member
Posts: 602
Ratings: +16
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo
NOC Code......: 0213
App. Filed.......: 23-09-2009
Doc's Request.: 20-11-2009
Nomination.....: 11-01-2010
AOR Received.: 25-02-2010
File Transfer...: 20-04-2010
Med's Request: 12-05-2010
Med's Done....: 20-05-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 30-06-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 15-07-2010
LANDED..........: 13-08-2010
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« Reply #568 on: February 27, 2010, 07:10:59 am » |
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Garian4u, I am still in India. My US visa is under processing. I am expecting to be back in US by April.
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mpapdp.1984
Hero Member
Posts: 272
Ratings: +6
Category........: FSW1
Visa Office......: Buffalo
NOC Code......: 4121
Pre-Assessed..: Yes
App. Filed.......: 13-11-2008
AOR Received.: 18-03-2009
File Transfer...: 27-10-2009
Med's Request: 16-04-2010
Med's Done....: 29-04-2010 (Reached Ottawa May 4 2010)
Interview........: waived
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« Reply #569 on: March 01, 2010, 12:39:25 pm » |
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Your Documents are "locked-in" Since the date of receipt of your application at the CIO department, so do not worry, you will not be asked to submit new police clearance or IELTS test results if they were valid at the application date of receipt at the CIO.
Sorry for responding to this post late BUT My FBI PCC was over a year old when they started processing my case and they told me to submit a new FBI letter. So I'm not sure how they look at time sensitive documents during the processing. |
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