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[sapanaB]

Hi,

I'm not sure this waiting game is good for my health!!!

Our application was received on 16 April in NS with Buffalo as the processing office....no confirmation of receipt or request for next stage although reading other posts it looks like it should be very soon (holding my breath!!!).

Question is this...I have a 2 year work visa which expires on 5 December 2010, if i get my docs back and confirmation of processing before then do i still need to make another temporary residence application?  I have read somewhere that the 'pending processing' status is enough for us to remain but i cannot find it again (typical!).  Does anyone know if this is correct or i was imagining things!

Oh, another one....can somebody who 'is in the know' post a list of abbreviations and their meanings if possible.

Thanks, and good luck everyone.

Yvette

Hi
My husband was in the same situation back in 2008 and so I am giving you the answer based on the rules that were applicable then. You can contact CIC on there toll free number and get a detailed answer to you queries.
In the case that you get the confirmation of processing before your work permit expires you dont need to apply for a new WP. As you can stay in Canada while waiting for the application to be processed. But you can not leave the country and reenter it on the basis of application in process status. Also while leaving the country you need to get a transit visa which allows you to travel back to your home country.
Also you can apply for the work permit even after your current WP has expired but you need to do this before 30 days of expiration.. if you apply within 90 days of expiration of your workpermit you need to provide a detailed justification for the delay and then the concerned authorities take the decision.
If you apply after 90 days of expiration of your current WP then you need to be present for a hearing at the CIC office and you need to personally explain the reasons for delay to the CIC officer.

My husband applied 45 days before his WP expired, he did not get it before the expiration date. He stayed in Canada for about 40 days after the expiration then he got a transit visa came back to India and got one from here within 6 weeks.

I hope this helps.

[sapanaB]

Congratulations to MMH93 and Den2can for their AORs.

[murtazaabbasi]

Congratulations to MMH93 and Den2can for their AORs.

Congratulations mmh93, pray for me , i have pas 63 days, but nothing know abt any status

[sameerkhan]

Congrats....MMH93

[sameerkhan]

Status of your application with Explanation


APPLICATION RECEIVED
Application Received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
We have received your application. After checking for completeness, a file has been created and the information from the application form was entered.

Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) - Eligibility Review Complete
The review at the CIO-Sydney has been completed. A letter with additional information has been mailed.

RECEIVED BY VISA OFFICE
Received by Visa Office
The application and documents have been received by the visa office.

VISA OFFICE ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Visa Office - Eligibility Review Complete
The review of the application and supporting documents has been completed at the visa office. A letter with additional information has been mailed.

WITHDRAWN
Application Withdrawn
We withdrew your application and your file has been closed.

IN PROCESS
In Process
Based on review of your complete application package, it has been determined that your application is eligible for processing.
Processing has begun.

DECISION MADE
(A decision has been made at this point.)   
Medical Results Received by CIC
We have received your medical results. We will contact you only if additional tests are needed.

Approval Status Determined
Your application will be either approved or rejected. We will inform you of the decision in writing.

Permanent Residence Status Determined
If your application is approved, we will send you your permanent resident documentation and a letter saying what we need to finalize your permanent residence.

COMPLETE
(This is the last step in the processing of your application.)   
Applicant Arrives in Canada and is Granted Permanent Residence
You will need to meet with an Immigration Officer who will verify your documents and grant you permanent residence if all is in order.

[sameerkhan]

Dear Saki according to this.. is there any more chance to reject..? as you can see that they have checked for completeness and hence it is complete so a file has been created.. what do u say..

All senior may reply plzzzz.


Status of your application   Explanation

APPLICATION RECEIVED
Application Received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
We have received your application. After checking for completeness,a file has been created and the information from the application form was entered.

[saki]

Dear Saki according to this.. is there any more chance to reject..? as you can see that they have checked for completeness and hence it is complete so a file has been created.. what do u say..

All senior may reply plzzzz.


Status of your application   Explanation

APPLICATION RECEIVED
Application Received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
We have received your application. After checking for completeness,a file has been created and the information from the application form was entered.

Maybe its true dear but then why they take further 10 weeks to just send an email ? i dont understand that maybe some senior can explain. What i said before was just the way i think.

Cheers
Saki

[sameerkhan]

Maybe its true dear but then why they take further 10 weeks to just send an email ? i dont understand that maybe some senior can explain. What i said before was just the way i think.

Cheers
Saki

ohh its ok...

any ways what score u got in IELTS...? any suggestion or tips for IELTS, i m preparing to attempt...

[Chander]

sapana has provided good information.Cheers

[sukhi_boy]

hey saki
i didnt understand sameer khan's case if his application is received by cic on 12 april then how can they tell him that they have started wrking on his application on 10 june
and it will take 10 more weeks it means for him it will be more than 4 months to get his first AOR..kindly explain it to me.......

[sameerkhan]

hey saki
i didnt understand sameer khan's case if his application is received by cic on 12 april then how can they tell him that they have started wrking on his application on 10 june
and it will take 10 more weeks it means for him it will be more than 4 months to get his first AOR..kindly explain it to me.......

Kia kar saktay hein BHai... v r totaly depending on their mercy and can't help our selvs.....
but one thing is that, it is not necesry that they will spend all the 10weeks, i can expect the response in 4 or 6 weeks also.. many of the feloows got their 1st AOR's in 5 weeks... but many of the fellows are here who has received their 1st AOR's in 5 Months.... its all the game of LUCK...

What you people say...?

[sameerkhan]

Maybe its true dear but then why they take further 10 weeks to just send an email ? i dont understand that maybe some senior can explain. What i said before was just the way i think.

Cheers
Saki

dear All i got the ans for my own question.. the second phase for FSW immigration is...

Eligibility Review   
An officer will make an initial assessment of your application to determine whether:

your application qualifies for processing under one of the three categories described in the Ministerial Instructions
If your application is being recommended for further assessment to a Visa Office, you will be sent a letter that: ( Here WE ALL get 1st AOR Guyssssss)

notifies you of this fact and provides you with your reference number,  ( Here Reffrence Number Means FILE NUMBER )
sets out some basic instructions for contact with the Visa Office, and
instructs you to submit a copy of your application and all supporting documentation (see Visa Office specific forms) to the responsible Canadian Visa Office within 120 days (4 months)
If your application does not qualify for processing under the Ministerial Instructions you will be sent a letter that:

provides the reason why your application is not eligible for processing
confirms that a refund for the processing fee will be issued


it means there are the chances to be rejected... Ohhh GOD Help US.........

[murtazaabbasi]

dear All i got the ans for my own question.. the second phase for FSW immigration is...

Eligibility Review   
An officer will make an initial assessment of your application to determine whether:

your application qualifies for processing under one of the three categories described in the Ministerial Instructions
If your application is being recommended for further assessment to a Visa Office, you will be sent a letter that: ( Here WE ALL get 1st AOR Guyssssss)

notifies you of this fact and provides you with your reference number,
sets out some basic instructions for contact with the Visa Office, and
instructs you to submit a copy of your application and all supporting documentation (see Visa Office specific forms) to the responsible Canadian Visa Office within 120 days (4 months)
If your application does not qualify for processing under the Ministerial Instructions you will be sent a letter that:

provides the reason why your application is not eligible for processing
confirms that a refund for the processing fee will be issued


it means there are the chances to be rejected... Ohhh GOD Help US.........

Dear dont be so afraid, all happens with the order of God, we all have firm belief in this, I suggest you just wait for 3week or 4 weeks , everthing will be before you inshaullah.

[gavi]

Hey Saki,
appreciate all the help....

have one question for you or anyone who knows this,

On the initial application to CIO, i have stated 17 years of formal education, however during my masters i had the option of lateral entry for which i completed 2 semesters (out of a total of 4 sems) together and finished my masters in 1.5 years. This would total to only 16.5 years of education.

need to know if this would be an issue...

thanks

[saki]

Hey Saki,
appreciate all the help....

have one question for you or anyone who knows this,

On the initial application to CIO, i have stated 17 years of formal education, however during my masters i had the option of lateral entry for which i completed 2 semesters (out of a total of 4 sems) together and finished my masters in 1.5 years. This would total to only 16.5 years of education.

need to know if this would be an issue...

thanks

hi gavi,

what was the actually length of the course 2yrs? From your question i understand that u finished masters 2 semester earlier then whut u expected. This should not be a problem as the total course length was 2 yrs but u finished it early so u will still get the complete time. See some students fail their courses and finish their graduation in 5 yrs but it does not mean they have done 5yrs of studies, it will still count as normal 3 or 4 yrs bachelors

dont worry it wont be a problem.

Cheers
saki