Buffalo's processing time

[superboy_ec]

2011/03/18   07:42   FORT ERIE   Item successfully delivered

hehe. I remember, I got the same kinda email on March 18, 2010 saying: Item successfully delivered to Buffalo.
This year on March 18, its Fort Erie.

Super, 4mfamily - Are you tracking your return envelope?

Hello Sept15 et'all

1. When I went to London Drugs to get the photos they noticed the photo specifications were different than before, now the size is 35 x 45 mm. I checked and double checked the photo specifications just to confirm I was correct, the 2 photos you sent when submitting your application stay in file and the actual 2 other photos you sent are for the PR card that is why is different now 35 x 45mm hope this helps. This is what I understand.
2. I am tracking my return envelope but nothing yet, I am not expecting it until next week though. It was received in March/3rd so far 11 working days...

[superboy_ec]

Sept: My wife and I are going to Superstore. I am leaving work today early....
   X;   But why?
Sept:  Because I am a Govt. employee PLUS I need to take some pictures.

X:    But why?
Sept:  Because Buffalo has asked us to send pictures and passports, of course.

All: We have receive it today. very glad. Thanks for all the help. I will send them TODAY as I have all ready (cover letter, labels, even height and all those).

Later,

Oh No, It looks like I missed a lot of fun here....CONGRATULATIONS SEPT15. Sorry, I have been very busy this week getting ready to go on vacation the following 2 weeks plus I have been working on call (extended shifts). VERY VERY HAPPY FOR YOU MY FRIEND....

[sept15]

don't have the record of the tracking number in system, means Buffalo has not yet sent out, it has been 10 th days after they got our passports.



I just knew that we have to send photos to apply the PR cards again? why do i hear from somebody that it will automatically send to us one month after landing?

You do not need to send the photos now but when you go for landing - if I were you, I would take 2 photos with me. Other consulates, ask for 4 photos and I believe that in that case you do not need to take any photos with you when landing. But Buffalo asks for 2 and not 4. Again, I am still researching this but this is my best guess. You do not apply for PR card, the Office will take all the information from you and send the 'stuffs' to case processing center.

Clear as mud?

[sept15]

Hello Sept15 et'all

1. When I went to London Drugs to get the photos they noticed the photo specifications were different than before, now the size is 35 x 45 mm. I checked and double checked the photo specifications just to confirm I was correct, the 2 photos you sent when submitting your application stay in file and the actual 2 other photos you sent are for the PR card that is why is different now 35 x 45mm hope this helps. This is what I understand.
2. I am tracking my return envelope but nothing yet, I am not expecting it until next week though. It was received in March/3rd so far 11 working days...

Hey Super,

1. We never sent any photos for PR card - the two photos that we sent with PPR were for Visa. They just save it? That is what we do when we applied for Temporary Residence Visa and I am sure you have done that many times? Where I am getting is - we still need to take 2 more photos when doing the landing?

[sept15]

Oh No, It looks like I missed a lot of fun here....CONGRATULATIONS SEPT15. Sorry, I have been very busy this week getting ready to go on vacation the following 2 weeks plus I have been working on call (extended shifts). VERY VERY HAPPY FOR YOU MY FRIEND....

Thanks Amigo. Good luck on your vacation. I need to book our tickets too but not sure when to expect the passports back... My 4-months vacation were approved by my employer today... and tons of work ahead.

Good luck on your vacation. Hope you did not party too much last night - St. Patricking - Greening yourself.

Gracius.

[procan]

Hi All!
I sent an email yesterday to Buffalo. I just got the usual reply few minutes back..

"Your application is in process. We are unable to provide a date when the processing of your application will be complete.
Regards,
Canadian Consulate General Buffalo
Immigration Section"

Thanks Sindbad & potsan18!
I have used direct email too. so, far no communicaton from them.
lets see.

[sept15]

Hi All!
I sent an email yesterday to Buffalo. I just got the usual reply few minutes back..

"Your application is in process. We are unable to provide a date when the processing of your application will be complete.
Regards,
Canadian Consulate General Buffalo
Immigration Section"

Procan - There are people who have received their PPR minutes/hours after this response. This is just a generic response the admin sends without knowing what the heck is going. Stay tuned and we pray you and others get theirs very soon. But my point is: DO not interpret this email response too much. Just keep waiting.

[superboy_ec]

Hey Super,

1. We never sent any photos for PR card - the two photos that we sent with PPR were for Visa. They just save it? That is what we do when we applied for Temporary Residence Visa and I am sure you have done that many times? Where I am getting is - we still need to take 2 more photos when doing the landing?

Agreed, I am planning to take two more photos each for landing, just in case...

[sept15]

Agreed, I am planning to take two more photos each for landing, just in case...

Super - One more thing I want to clarify is: The dimension of 45 x 35 mm has been there for quite a while BUT what they have changed in February 2011 is that distance between chin to crown... (this is the difference between Visa photos and PR card photos). http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5445EB.asp

Just wanted to let you & others know...

[superboy_ec]

Super - One more thing I want to clarify is: The dimension of 45 x 35 mm has been there for quite a while BUT what they have changed in February 2011 is that distance between chin to crown... (this is the difference between Visa photos and PR card photos). http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5445EB.asp

Just wanted to let you & others know...

Hmmm, not quiet sure about that... the link the provide in the PPR email is this one if you check that min/max face height are different than the one you just gave me. I went with the one they provided to me..http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/photospecs.asp

[sept15]

Hmmm, not quiet sure about that... the link the provide in the PPR email is this one if you check that min/max face height are different than the one you just gave me. I went with the one they provided to me..

You are right. The link that I just sent was NOT for Visa, Medicals, initial PR application. The link was for PR Card (photos required during landing). Confirm it from other people though - do not talk my words.

Take care and have a nice weekend.

[superboy_ec]

You are right. The link that I just sent was NOT for Visa, Medicals, initial PR application. The link was for PR Card (photos required during landing). Confirm it from other people though - do not talk my words.

Take care and have a nice weekend.

Thanks, you too

[AVPG]

Hi Guys,

Althought my application is in the family class, I am posting to this thread because I see some of you are tracking your passport back from Buffalo.

I sent my passport to Buffalo for visa on March 1st and I waiting for them to return it back to me.

Thanks

[superboy_ec]

Hi Guys,

Althought my application is in the family class, I am posting to this thread because I see some of you are tracking your passport back from Buffalo.

I sent my passport to Buffalo for visa on March 1st and I waiting for them to return it back to me.

Thanks

Thanks for this info. When did they actually arrive there, did you send them straight to Buffalo or Fort Erie.??

[AVPG]

The passport reached Buffalo on March 1st. We are in US and I sent the passport to Buffalo.