Damascus/Spousal since Jan 2010 or late 2009

[Alchemist2929]

I hope so Lele. I am cautiously optimistic. We'll wait and see

Hi Alchemist2929,
from reading in this forum in the last few days the ecase has changed for most of the oldest member here " they added : we transfer your file to ... and they may contact you"
like you, waiting me my love, dignity3 and I ....
so do you think is it a good sign?

[lele]

I hope so Lele. I am cautiously optimistic. We'll wait and see

  thank you, 
but I am more optimistic because they didn't update mine since 13 month

[Alchemist2929]

Same for me. it was never updated, it used to show file in process since Nov 09 2010 nothing more.
Did you get your CAIPS notes ?

thank you, 
but I am more optimistic because they didn't update mine since 13 month

[lele]

Same for me. it was never updated, it used to show file in process since Nov 09 2010 nothing more.
Did you get your CAIPS notes ?

No I didn't, but it is a good idea, I will speak about it with my husband.

[samira12]

Where are you my friends?
Sohrab? Farid? arezoo

[substone]

 Damascus embassy (2010)

According to IR data, the mission had 55 full-time equivalents as follows:

16 Canada-based officers (CBOs)
39 Locally engaged staff

Visas Issued =12,081
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/damascus.asp
...
Ankara embassy (2010)

According to International Region data, the mission had 11 full-time equivalents as follows:

3 CBOs (including one migration integrity officer [MIO])
2 locally engaged program officers
6 locally engaged staff

Visas Issued =2,184

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/ankara.asp

[Ottawa_2010]

Same for me. it was never updated, it used to show file in process since Nov 09 2010 nothing more.
Did you get your CAIPS notes ?

Hi, Alchemist2929

So When was your BF date in CAIPS? How soon?

thanks

[still waiting]

Same for me. it was never updated, it used to show file in process since Nov 09 2010 nothing more.
Did you get your CAIPS notes ?

Thank you for the information you've provided! I've been contemplating ordering CAIPS for a while now; however, my preliminary search revealed various sources that claim: best service,,, etc..... Do you mind telling me which website you've used, and if it's not of a bother or intrusion how much you've paid?! Thanks.

[SBM]

I just spoke to somone from the CIC.  She informed that indeed my file has been transferred to Beirut on February 28.  It's not much but at least I know my file is there.  Hopefully we'll hear something soon

[Alchemist2929]

Hi Ottawa,
The bring forward date was on Oct 28th (60 days exactly).

Hi, Alchemist2929

So When was your BF date in CAIPS? How soon?

thanks

[Alchemist2929]

You don't need to use the service of any one. Just fill out
(1) Form5563    http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5563.asp
(2) Form 5475 (same link ) Note: Sponsored spouse should fill and sign this form and send it to the sponsor via e-mail.
(3) Pay the $5 fee and attach the payment information with 1 and 2 and send to Ottawa (address is on the forms)

Good luck

Thank you for the information you've provided! I've been contemplating ordering CAIPS for a while now; however, my preliminary search revealed various sources that claim: best service,,, etc..... Do you mind telling me which website you've used, and if it's not of a bother or intrusion how much you've paid?! Thanks.

[AliAria]

Thanks guys, then I will let the Iranian translated address be as it is. Neither do I trust the Iranian mailing service, and the Embassy does't really change the status online too. So, if the letter doesn't get there, then I don't know what the heck are we supposed to do.

[still waiting]

You don't need to use the service of any one. Just fill out
(1) Form5563    http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5563.asp
(2) Form 5475 (same link ) Note: Sponsored spouse should fill and sign this form and send it to the sponsor via e-mail.
(3) Pay the $5 fee and attach the payment information with 1 and 2 and send to Ottawa (address is on the forms)

Good luck

Thank you so much for your prompt reply! I will do so and keep you guys posted on what comes up. Good luck to everyone!

[still waiting]

You don't need to use the service of any one. Just fill out
(1) Form5563    http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5563.asp
(2) Form 5475 (same link ) Note: Sponsored spouse should fill and sign this form and send it to the sponsor via e-mail.
(3) Pay the $5 fee and attach the payment information with 1 and 2 and send to Ottawa (address is on the forms)

Good luck

Ok... So I started filling the documents and it got way confusing... Starting with the requester's reference on 5563E?! Couldn't decide whether i should go for GCMS or CAIPS since they said that after June 2010 all files outside Canada will be processed through GCMS... Another thing is the principal applicant is not the sponsor right? So if I'm the principal applicant since my husband is sponsoring me and I'm filling the form then why do I need to fill the other consent form... Maybe today is one of my "slow" days! Just seems too confusing!!!

[vivi2]

You don't need to use the service of any one. Just fill out
(1) Form5563    http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5563.asp
(2) Form 5475 (same link ) Note: Sponsored spouse should fill and sign this form and send it to the sponsor via e-mail.
(3) Pay the $5 fee and attach the payment information with 1 and 2 and send to Ottawa (address is on the forms)

Good luck

Thanks for sharing the news Alchemist
In that part that says "Basic items for starting a request", the first one is a "formal request", what is that exactly? Like writing a letter that I need CAIPS?! That's weird because I thought filling out the forms already means that I need the notes! 2 lines before that it says if you are using this form please do not accompany it with a letter! Is this the same letter they are talking about?!
Thank you.