Buffalo transfter file to Seattle - Please share timeline

[nurse_hope1983]

What is the best way to send passport to Seattle Visa Office. Canada Post or Fed-ex? Thanks.

[yfwing]

Recommend FedEx.

What is the best way to send passport to Seattle Visa Office. Canada Post or Fed-ex? Thanks.

[can3x8]

Did you get PPR nurse_hope

[twixsnips]

What is the best way to send passport to Seattle Visa Office. Canada Post or Fed-ex? Thanks.

I personally recommend FEDEX and if you are currently living in Canada you can also include a completed FEDEX airwaybill and return FEDEX courier envelope coz' in my case it only takes 2 weeks for us to receive the passports & VISA.  Goodluck!

[yfwing]

Hi twixsnips,

Have you already received your passport ans visa back? When did you send your passport to Seattle? Thanks

I personally recommend FEDEX and if you are currently living in Canada you can also include a completed FEDEX airwaybill and return FEDEX courier envelope coz' in my case it only takes 2 weeks for us to receive the passports & VISA.  Goodluck!

[joserivero]

I got PPR today via email from Seattle...  these are the updated timelines:

Name           Category   Ist AOR Date  Transfer Date  Process Start Medical req  Passport  req   VISA
1. Disco1004       FSW2   18-Feb-2010    05-Oct-2011                    19-Dec-2011   09-Feb-2012  01-Mar-2012
2. Titaniom89      FSW3   09-Mar-2010   05-Oct-2011                     06-Dec-2011     Awaited
3. twixsnips         FSW2   22-Feb-2010   05-Oct-2011 16-Dec-2011  19-Dec-2011   21-Apr-2012
4. Shaazdeh                   24-Dec-2009   05-Oct-2011                     30-Dec-2011   16-Feb-2012
5. NoName                    24-Dec-2009    05-Oct-2011                    30-Dec-2011   08-Feb-2012
6. mrjharrison      FSW1  10-Feb-2010    05-Oct-2011  04-Jan-2012  05-Jan-2012      Awaited
7. Naser20004     FSW2  10-Mar-2010    14-Oct-2011                     19-Dec-2011   22-Mar-2012
8. Harpreet81      FSW*  04-Mar-2010    14-Oct-2011                          Awaited       Awaited
9. Loveson          FSW2  10-Mar-2010    14-Oct-2011  13-Jan-2012   30-Mar-2012     Awaited
10.FireFlySun       FSW3  01-Mar-2010    14-Oct-2011                      03-Feb-2912     Awaited
11.readytofly       FSW3  01-Jan-2010    14-Oct-2011  31-Jan-2012       Awaited       Awaited
12.holgererichsen FSW*  01-Jan-2010    14-Oct-2011  24-Jan-2012       Awaited       Awaited   
13.eka                FSW   04-Jan-2010    14-Oct-2011   24-Jan-2012   30-Jan-2012   13-Apr-2012
14.edujrn                     26-Mar-2010    16-Oct-2011                       30-Jan-2012   04-Apr-2012  20-Apr-2012
15.Flipn0ob         FSW*  17-Mar-2010    20-Oct-2011                       04-Jan-2012     Awaited
16.Eurocan          FSW*  08-Mar-2010    20-Oct-2011                            Awaited      Awaited
17.Mitozv            FSW*  11-Mar-2010    26-Oct-2011  23-Dec-2012   20-Mar-2012     Awaited
18.joserivero       FSW1  22-Jan-2010    26-Oct-2011    5-Jan-2012     19-Jan-2012    07-May-2012
19.Elias1979       FSW1  27-Aug-2010    **-Nov-2011  02-Feb-2012   09-Mar-2012     Awaited
20.Vanmanny      FSW2  30-Mar-2010    02-Nov-2011                           Awaited       Awaited
21.Purkoni          FSW2  18-Mar-2010    02-Nov-2011  10-Jan-2012        Awaited       Awaited
22.Lzbwp            FSW3  23-Mar-2010    02-Nov-2011                      04-Jan-2012   22-Mar-2012
23.Aries              FSW     25-Mar-2010  02-Nov-2011     26-Jan-2012   30-Jan-2012     Awaited
24.jamyuge         FSW3 18-Mar-2010    08-Nov-2011   27-Jan-2012       Awaited       Awaited
25.yfwing                                          08-Nov-2011   31-Jan-2012   08-Feb-2012   20-Apr-2012
26.Fra14             FSW3  06-Oct-2010    16-Nov-2011  31-Jan-2012   31-Jan-2012   30-Mar-2012
27.chelseaFC fan  FSW* 14-Apr-2010    17-Nov-2011   13-Feb-2012   09-Mar-2012     Awaited
28.C3373555       FSW1  25-Feb-2010   17-Nov-2011   01-Feb-2012   03-Feb-2012     Awaited
29.deise             FSW*  22-Feb-2010   17-Nov-2011   04-Feb-2012   24-Feb-2012     Awaited
30.nurse_hope    FSW3  15-Feb-2010    17-Nov-2011  14-Feb-2012   01-Mar-2012     Awaited
31.babbar                                         17-Nov-2011                       20-Jan-2012
32. omooba                                                                                08-Feb-2012

[nurse_hope1983]

I personally recommend FEDEX and if you are currently living in Canada you can also include a completed FEDEX airwaybill and return FEDEX courier envelope coz' in my case it only takes 2 weeks for us to receive the passports & VISA.  Goodluck!

Thank you twixsnips. Just correct me if I'm wrong that I need to register for FEDEX corporate account? Nway, we're still waiting for the request of passport.

[joserivero]

readytofly... I got your personal message, however, this forum does not allow me to reply to or send personal messages...

As you correctly point out, the email from Seattle states that they are not going to use couriers anymore so all the passports will be returned using regular USPS mail. However, they say that this policy is effective as of June 1st, 2012... do you think if we send a Fedex envelope today, we still can get it back? I checked previous posts and it seems that they used to send instructions on how to send prepaid Fedex airway bills to get the passports back... this is not the case anymore.

[wendyg79]

Just found this group which is good as I was struggling to find Seattle transfer groups .

Good to see a few people with similar timelines to me still waiting for their MR as well (although majority transferred around same time have already done meds - which is great news for them).

Hoping I will hear from Seattle in near future, especially as my bf's Canada work visa runs out next Monday so he can't work after that date

[readytofly]

Thanks for replying back.
Yeah, the email does not have any instructions for providing a fedex envelope. I think it would be best to include a plain envelope as well as a fedex one. Maybe if the processing is done before June 1st, they would use the Fedex.

readytofly... I got your personal message, however, this forum does not allow me to reply to or send personal messages...

As you correctly point out, the email from Seattle states that they are not going to use couriers anymore so all the passports will be returned using regular USPS mail. However, they say that this policy is effective as of June 1st, 2012... do you think if we send a Fedex envelope today, we still can get it back? I checked previous posts and it seems that they used to send instructions on how to send prepaid Fedex airway bills to get the passports back... this is not the case anymore.

[readytofly]

I received PPR today.
Good luck to everybody waiting for the good news.

[twixsnips]

This is part of the email msg I received from Seattle:

"YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF YOUR PASSPORTS:
 
OPTION A:  Bring your passports in person
Passports can be brought to our office: 1501 4th Avenue, Suite 600, Seattle, WA 98101
Passports may be brought in on Thursdays between the hours of 8:00 am and 11:00 am. Bring this message when you come in and take a number for General Enquiries. You will be called to a window to submit your passports. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT SAME DAY SERVICE IS NOT AVAILABLE.
Your passports and visas will be ready to be picked up between 2:30 pm and 3:00 pm the FOLLOWING Thursday. If you do not come to the Consulate to pick up your passports, they will be returned to you by regular mail unless you arrange to have them returned to you using one of the premium services described below.
You must bring your passports in person. A representative may not submit passports on your behalf.
For security reasons, the Canadian Consulate General does not allow the entry of recording or transmitting devices into the immigration waiting room or interview areas. This includes all types of cameras, recorders, and cellular telephones.
OPTION B: Submit your passports by mail or courier
The security of your passports is important to us. We strongly encourage you to use United States Postal Service Express or Priority Mail (if in the USA) or Federal Express Courier Service (if in Canada). This allows you to track the delivery and return of your documents.
Our office is not liable for passports that are lost or stolen in the mail.
Send your original passports with a printout of this message.
 
RETURN OF YOUR PASSPORTS
We will return passports to addresses in the USA or Canada only. If your current mailing address is not in the USA or Canada, you must bring your passports to our office in person.
Once you have mailed your passports to us, they will be returned to you within 4 weeks  from the date we receive them.
Passports sent to us by mail will be returned to you by United States Postal Service regular mail unless you use one of the premium services described below.
Passports sent to us by mail cannot be picked up in person.
ADDRESSES IN THE USA
If your address is in the USA, the Consulate will return your passports by U.S. Postal Service First Class Mail. Please provide a pre-paid, self-addressed return envelope with the correct postage affixed. We will not use registered mail, certified mail or return postage coupons.
If First Class Mail is not acceptable, please provide a pre-paid, self-addressed United States Postal Service Express or Priority Mail envelope with the correct postage affixed. Enter a daytime telephone number on the mailing label above the recipient address. Make a note of the tracking number.
Please note: We will not return passports to US addresses using ANY commercial courier service.
 
 
ADDRESSES IN CANADA
If your address is in Canada, the Consulate will return your passports via United States Postal Service First Class Mail. Please enclose a self-addressed return envelope.   We will not use registered mail, certified mail,  postage coupons and Canadian Xpresspost envelope.
If First Class Mail is not acceptable, please provide a completed Federal Express air waybill and a return Federal Express courier envelope. You must fill in your name and address as both the sender and the recipient on the waybill. The Consulate's address must not appear on the waybill. You must enter your valid Federal Express account number in the appropriate billing information box. Charges must be billed to recipient, not to sender. Payments by cheque or credit card are not accepted. Make a note of the tracking number.
The Consulate will not be responsible for filling out courier labels or verifying shipping charges; these are the sole responsibility of the applicant.
Please note: We will not return passports to Canadian addresses using any commercial courier service other than Federal Express."

[twixsnips]

Hi twixsnips,

Have you already received your passport ans visa back? When did you send your passport to Seattle? Thanks

Yes, it was delivered to my address this afternoon.   

ship date (thru FEDEX)---Apr 23
delivery date (Seattle Office)---Apr 24
picked up  @  Seattle Office--- May 04
delivered---May 07

[yfwing]

Thanks for sharing. Congratulations!!

My passport reached Seattle Office at the same as yours. (i.e. April 24).
My online status changed to 'decision made' on May 01. But I am still unable to track my return Fedex shipment yet.

Yes, it was delivered to my address this afternoon.   

ship date (thru FEDEX)---Apr 23
delivery date (Seattle Office)---Apr 24
picked up   @   Seattle Office--- May 04
delivered---May 07

[twixsnips]

Name           Category Ist  AOR Date     Transfer Date  Process Start     Medical req     Passport  req            VISA
1. NiceMaple                  28-Sep-2011   28-Nov-2011   28-Nov-2011   14-Dec-2011    16-Feb-2012      12-Mar-2012
2. Disco1004        FSW2  18-Feb-2010    05-Oct-2011                       19-Dec-2011     09-Feb-2012     01-Mar-2012
3. Titaniom89       FSW3  09-Mar-2010    05-Oct-2011                       06-Dec-2011        Awaited
4. twixsnips         FSW2   22-Feb-2010    05-Oct-2011   16-Dec-2011  19-Dec-2011     21-Apr-2012     07-May-2012
5. Shaazdeh                  24-Dec-2009    05-Oct-2011                       30-Dec-2011     16-Feb-2012     08-Mar-2012
6. NoName                    24-Dec-2009    05-Oct-2011                       30-Dec-2011     08-Feb-2012
7. mrjharrison       FSW1  10-Feb-2010    05-Oct-2011   04-Jan-2012   15-Jan-2012         Awaited
8. Naser20004      FSW2  10-Mar-2010    14-Oct-2011                       19-Dec-2011     25-Mar-2012
9. Harpreet81       FSW*  04-Mar-2010    14-Oct-2011                          Awaited            Awaited
10.Loveson          FSW2  10-Mar-2010    14-Oct-2011   13-Jan-2012   30-Mar-2012         Awaited
11.FireFlySun       FSW3  01-Mar-2010    14-Oct-2011                       03-Feb-2912         Awaited
12.readytofly       FSW3  01-Jan-2010    14-Oct-2011    31-Jan-2012      Awaited         07-May-2012
13.holgererichsen FSW*  01-Jan-2010    14-Oct-2011    24-Jan-2012      Awaited            Awaited   
14.eka               FSW    04-Jan-2010    14-Oct-2011    24-Jan-2012   30-Jan-2012      13-Apr-2012
15.karna125                                       14-Oct-2011   06-Dec-2011   13-Dec-2011     27-Apr-2012
16.edujrn                     26-Mar-2010    16-Oct-2011                        30-Jan-2012      04-Apr-2012        20-Apr-2012
17.Flipn0ob         FSW*  17-Mar-2010    20-Oct-2011                        04-Jan-2012        Awaited
18.Eurocan         FSW*  08-Mar-2010    20-Oct-2011                           Awaited           Awaited
19.Mitozv           FSW*  11-Mar-2010    26-Oct-2011   23-Dec-2012   20-Mar-2012        Awaited
20.joserivero       FSW1  22-Jan-2010    26-Oct-2011                        19-Jan-2012      07-May-2012
21.Elias1979       FSW1  27-Aug-2010    **-Nov-2011   02-Feb-2012   09-Mar-2012        Awaited
22.Vanmanny      FSW2  30-Mar-2010    02-Nov-2011                           Awaited           Awaited
23.Purkoni          FSW3  18-Mar-2010    02-Nov-2011   10-Jan-2012    14-Feb-2012        Awaited
24.Lzbwp           FSW3  23-Mar-2010    02-Nov-2011                         04-Jan-2012     22-Mar-2012
25.Aries             FSW    25-Mar-2010    02-Nov-2011   26-Jan-2012     30-Jan-2012        Awaited
26.jamyuge        FSW3    18-Mar-2010    08-Nov-2011   27-Jan-2012        Awaited           Awaited
27.yfwing                                           08-Nov-2011   31-Jan-2012     08-Feb-2012     20-Apr-2012
28.Fra14            FSW3   06-Oct-2010     16-Nov-2011   31-Jan-2012     31-Jan-2012     30-Mar-2012       26-Apr-2012
29.chelseaFC fan FSW*   14-Apr-2010     17-Nov-2011   13-Feb-2012     09-Mar-2012       Awaited
30.C3373555      FSW1  25-Feb-2010    17-Nov-2011   01-Feb-2012     03-Feb-2012       Awaited
31.deise            FSW*  22-Feb-2010    17-Nov-2011   04-Feb-2012     24-Feb-2012       Awaited
32.nurse_hope   FSW3  15-Feb-2010     17-Nov-2011   14-Feb-2012     01-Mar-2012       Awaited
33.babbar                                         17-Nov-2011                         20-Jan-2012     18-Apr-2012
34.omooba                                                                                   08-Feb-2012
35.Matt2010                21-Jun-2010     26-Jan-2012                            Awaited           Awaited