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[satnak]

Hi Satnam,

I think the second option ( with all vacation time included) is better as it is more transparent regarding the whereabouts of your spouse. Moreover, it is always better to provide all informations to avoid further delays in procesing.

I don't see any harm to include your Releasing letter, though, there is no specific requirement by CIC. I think it will be good in your case as you have had one job and you can explain that you took a sabbatical to take care of your family (example:child birth). Just my suggestion.

Mitali

Thanks again Mitali.

If we opt for in second option, then do we also have to write time period when he was in INDIA otherwise  it may create confusion.

so how to mention it as in travel history we only have to include countries visited. OR can we write as below

Duration                                Country               Purpose
Dec 2001 - Feb 2003                India                 Family Visit..and so on

thus the time period he was in UK can be stated as STUDY and when he was in India as FAMILY VISIT

Please suggest.

Satnam

[mitali]

Thanks again Mitali.

If we opt for in second option, then do we also have to write time period when he was in INDIA otherwise  it may create confusion.

so how to mention it as in travel history we only have to include countries visited. OR can we write as below

Duration                                Country               Purpose
Dec 2001 - Feb 2003                India                 Family Visit..and so on

thus the time period he was in UK can be stated as STUDY and when he was in India as FAMILY VISIT

Please suggest.

Satnam

That is what I meant by "vacation time included".

Yes, please include that information.

Mitali

[sunnysport]

I got my first AOR on the 28th Sept and still my information  is not reflected in the E-CAS, any one else also facing the same, please enlighten.

Regards,

Sunnysport

[prince56k]

Update: Added latest information for myself 

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pvkks2000             6241                              30-Jul                                       13-Aug            Recd by VO
STS2canada           4131          29-July          3-Aug              5-Aug                11-Aug             Recd by VO
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Chander                                  4-Aug           24-Aug            25-Aug               9-Sept             Recd by VO
anil-india
sapnaB                  0711           23-JULY
CanadaPR90           0311           7-July
Satnak                   4131          5-Aug
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lubob                     3112          1-Aug         13-Sept
princemainal           4131                            15-Sept
pinkureenu             9212          20 July         9-Sept             11-Sept
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                                                                     (Postal/courier date)
imranmcse              0213          07-Jun                   
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Amritraj 1978          1111          21-Jun        21-Jul              30-Jul                     6-Sept       
aamir.1d                0213          22-Jun        15-Aug             16-Aug                   1-Sept         
sameerkhan             0213         25-Jun 
jamy                      4131          7-July        12-Oct             13-Oct 
Haral                      3143         28-July 
Murtazaabbasi         0213          12-July
Rammoo             0311/3131      27-July
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Shiraz                                    20-Aug
haral                 3142              28-Jul
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batang         7242            30-Jun            14-Sept             14-Sept                20-Sept   
jac.otrn        3152            30-July
smilepmendoza 0632         11-Jun             17-Jun                                        23-Sept
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mmh93                                           2-Aug                                              6th Aug
Shazzadul     2113         7-July           8-Sept
adi_ban 
classical_beat 0111       19-Jun                                                                                    Recd by VO(4-Oct)
prince56k      0213        24-Jun          1-Sept                                             09-Sept         Recd by VO
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Schhilar                                                                  15-July
13042010     3111         14-July        20-JULY               26-JULY 
US2C           0111         19-July         9-Sept               13-Sept   
Glowing heart 5225        27-July        15-Sept               23-Sept
Tukku78       0213         26-June       16-Sept                20-Sept                                   Recd by VO
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sukh420       6241         22-JULY           23-AUG                23-AUG              15-Sept
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BiancaM      0111          4-Aug                                       

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Chami          0631           15-Jun         9-July                                            29-Jul
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Aran                          16-Jun          8-Oct                  9-Oct
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VO- ACCRA

NAME           NOC          1stAOR          F/Docs Sent          F/Docs Recd        2ndAOR  Status (in process)
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cd0107      0111                              6-Oct                     9-Oct
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90 applicants in the April thread got their AOR's. The complete list is on page 283.

Applicants still awaiting CC or 1st AOR

NAME                NOC          Recd by CIO      CC/DD Charged       1stAOR 
 
rubyat               1111           13-APR               24-May            Application returned               
Priyankaa           0213           23-APR               30-July
Raufatif                               21-Apr                21-July
Shandi77            4131           23-APR
cuccoo0                              26-APR                     
sam                  4131           26-APR               26-JULY
spate109                                                     26th July
rnaaz                4131           26-APR                                    Application returned (Wrong forms)
Azenieta            4121           27-Apr                                     9-Oct
GlowingHeart     5225            27-APR                                     27-July       
jac.otrn            3152             27-Apr                                    30-July               
cool7470                              27-Apr                29 Jul
Kummi95         4131             27-Apr                                       29-Sept
surinderjit          0213           28-APR                                      1-Oct                   
reddeerrebel      4131            28-APR                     
Ovais_pk                                                      5-Aug
discreet           0111            29-APR                     
ron2canada      1111            29-APR                                       26-Aug                     
sb                                     29-APR 
seema1979       0213            29 APR
hotheart007     3142            29-APR               19-JULY
gggone            0213            29-Apr                28-July
sunny6sport     0213            30-Apr                                        29-Sept
canlove           0213            30-APR 
Rajesharavind                      30-Apr                                       29-Sept
parry1901       0111                                                              28-Jun
cool_wonderful 0213             30-Apr                                       28-Sept
sworker           0111                                                             28-Jun
coolchefs        6241                                                              24 Jun
classicalbeat    0111            7-Apr                                         19-Jun
Tilakk             0111             30-Apr                                       10-Aug

[chimmm]

Hi,
I mailed my application to the CIO Nova Scotia the end of March and my application was recieved on April 6th, 2010. I am still waiting for my AOR.... its been almost 7 months and I am now worried when I can get my file number.

My consultant contacted to the CIO and they said CIO has stopped all the applications to be processed for now due tue processing procedure chaging and they dont know when they will start processing again...

Is there anyway to check my status?

Thank you.

Chimmm

[mitali]

Hi April Applicants,

The following link is a PERFECT example of "HOW" CIC is trying to weed out applicants based on the IELTS score. Even though the candidate has qualified with 68 points for Immigration , he has been been asked to get HIGHER score in IELTS within a time period. This perfectly applies to candidates who are trying to overcome the barrier of 67 points with low IELTS score. In other words, if your NOC requires you to have HIGH apptitude for all the modules of IELTS,and your score does not reflect the same, then VO will ask you to retake the test despite your initial eligibility.

If there are such candidates on this thread then I would suggest them to retake the IELTS. If your 120d period is going to be over in the near future, then send the docs (IMPORTANT) and retake the test. In case you do get a request for HIGHER score then you will be able to send it right away without delaying your processing. You can send the improved scores till the time your application has not begun processing at your VO.

Clear indication for the NOC not in the current Ministerial List.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/ielts-reading-and-listening-part-multiple-question-answer-confussion-t55741.0.html

Mitali

[mitali]

Hi,
I mailed my application to the CIO Nova Scotia the end of March and my application was recieved on April 6th, 2010. I am still waiting for my AOR.... its been almost 7 months and I am now worried when I can get my file number.

My consultant contacted to the CIO and they said CIO has stopped all the applications to be processed for now due tue processing procedure chaging and they dont know when they will start processing again...

Is there anyway to check my status?

Thank you.

Chimmm

Hi Chimmm,

I think you have waited for too long. Are you able to check yourself that your application was received on 6th April? Not many people have faith in Consultants, as you will find reading many posts on this forum by applicants about Con consultants.

You can call the CIO to inquire about the status of your application. The procedure to do so is on pg 82 of this thread. You may not be successful the first time, but be patient and try repeatedly.

I just found the following link. You may want to contact the people who are in same condition as yours and discuss strategies.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/six-months-after-cio-has-received-applicationbut-still-no-newspls-help-t55124.0.html

Mitali

[chimmm]

Hi Mitali,

Thank you so much for your advise.
I phoned to them but all the lines are busy, so I will try calling them tomorrow.

I cheked on Canada Post website and the CIO recieved my documents on April 6th.
I was wondering  my case is not normal processing time and I now know something is going on.

In case im not successful at the first time, is that mean they will contact me anyways?
All I can do for now is wait patiently..

I will update once I figure it out.

Thank you.

Chimmm

[mitali]

Hi Chimmm,

Just forgot to add to my last post. Has your credit card or Demand draft been encashed already?

Well, if for some reason CIC (CIO) determines that you have not qualified for immigration,then they will send you an email (provided you have included your email in your application for future correspondence) with the reasons of disqualification. Sometimes the emails from CIO are  recognised as SPAM, so please also check your SPAM box for their email.

Mitali

Hi Mitali,

Thank you so much for your advise.
I phoned to them but all the lines are busy, so I will try calling them tomorrow.

I cheked on Canada Post website and the CIO recieved my documents on April 6th.
I was wondering  my case is not normal processing time and I now know something is going on.

In case im not successful at the first time, is that mean they will contact me anyways?
All I can do for now is wait patiently..

I will update once I figure it out.

Thank you.

Chimmm

[sameerkhan]

Hello All...

Finally i sent my full documents to LONDON VO yesterday (19th Oct 2010). Thankyou ALMIGHTY ALLAH, broaden evry bottle neck cam in my ways of preperation....

you all have played a great role.. Speciallllyyyyyyyy MITALI.... and .... SAKI... !

Thank you Guys..


Regards:
Sameer

[MoatazEissa]

Hi April Applicants,

The following link is a PERFECT example of "HOW" CIC is trying to weed out applicants based on the IELTS score. Even though the candidate has qualified with 68 points for Immigration , he has been been asked to get HIGHER score in IELTS within a time period. This perfectly applies to candidates who are trying to overcome the barrier of 67 points with low IELTS score. In other words, if your NOC requires you to have HIGH apptitude for all the modules of IELTS,and your score does not reflect the same, then VO will ask you to retake the test despite your initial eligibility.

If there are such candidates on this thread then I would suggest them to retake the IELTS. If your 120d period is going to be over in the near future, then send the docs (IMPORTANT) and retake the test. In case you do get a request for HIGHER score then you will be able to send it right away without delaying your processing. You can send the improved scores till the time your application has not begun processing at your VO.

Clear indication for the NOC not in the current Ministerial List.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/ielts-reading-and-listening-part-multiple-question-answer-confussion-t55741.0.html

Mitali

Hi Mitali,
Nice to see your helpful posts back again 
I think it is really inconsistent and unclear Criteria, totally at the discreation of the immigration officer.
Which NOC needs high score ? can we get any more specific details from any source ? 
My scores are L:7.5  S:7  R:6.5  W:6 , my NOC is 1111
now started to get worry, Also IELTS is very stressful test wih a very long waiting for the nearest available exam date.
Shall i go for it again or my score can let me sail through ?

Thanks,
Moataz

[saki]

Hi Mitali,
Nice to see your helpful posts back again 
I think it is really inconsistent and unclear Criteria, totally at the discreation of the immigration officer.
Which NOC needs high score ? can we get any more specific details from any source ? 
My scores are L:7.5  S:7  R:6.5  W:6 , my NOC is 1111
now started to get worry, Also IELTS is very stressful test wih a very long waiting for the nearest available exam date.
Shall i go for it again or my score can let me sail through ?

Thanks,
Moataz

Hi Moataz,

You dont need to re-sit IELTS your score is really good i dont think visa officer will doubt your english proficiency. Visa officer are concerned for those applicants who have scored 4, 4.5 and 5 in 2 sections or more because that really shows that persons english level is not good enough.

Cheers
S @ ki

[MoatazEissa]

Thanks Saki 

[smfaisal28]

Dear All
Can anyone please help me . I got reply from Call center agent yesteday that my application is retuned on 19th Aug 2010 due to some missing documents, I am June 23rd Applicant, Can anyone please help me out , Can i re-apply again or there are no chances to apply now, I have also been a given a Client ID # previous when I talked to Agent , I have not received my packet yet......... please help

Thanks
Faisal

[saki]

Dear All
Can anyone please help me . I got reply from Call center agent yesteday that my application is retuned on 19th Aug 2010 due to some missing documents, I am June 23rd Applicant, Can anyone please help me out , Can i re-apply again or there are no chances to apply now, I have also been a given a Client ID # previous when I talked to Agent , I have not received my packet yet......... please help

Thanks
Faisal

Hi Faisal,

First of all sorry to hear that, its very unlikely that they would have given you a second chance to apply. You will need to re-apply again under the new rules if your NOC is still in the list.

Cheers
Saki