File transfer/ passport queries

[AP]

Hi,

I would appreciate any comments/ feedbacks on the following queries:

1) Let's say the file gets transferred from Buffalo to any other consulate like Detroit,NY etc. do we not contact Buffalo anymore for anything?

2)If the file gets transferred to a local office does the doctor send medical reports to the local office or any other?

3) Is there a passport validity requirement at the time of getting the visa stamped(for e.g. If my passport is expiring in nov and I get a passport request in Nov beginning can I go and get it stamped on the passport or is it like the passport should have atleast a validity of 6 months/ 1 year before getting the PR visa stamped)?

Thanks & Regards,

AP

[PMM]

Hi

Hi,

I would appreciate any comments/ feedbacks on the following queries:

1) Let's say the file gets transferred from Buffalo to any other consulate like Detroit,NY etc. do we not contact Buffalo anymore for anything?

No, you contact the office that has the file

2)If the file gets transferred to a local office does the doctor send medical reports to the local office or any other?

No, the DMP sends the medical report to the Regional Medical Office, which in the case of US applications is Ottawa

3) Is there a passport validity requirement at the time of getting the visa stamped(for e.g. If my passport is expiring in nov and I get a passport request in Nov beginning can I go and get it stamped on the passport or is it like the passport should have atleast a validity of 6 months/ 1 year before getting the PR visa stamped)?

The PR visa (COPR) will be valid for 1 year after the date of the medical or the expiry of the passport, whichever comes first.  So if you were asked to submit your passport in October and it was only valid to November 15, the COPR would only be valid for entry to 15 Nov.

Thanks & Regards,

AP

PMM

[wandaka]

since august 2007 i had filed my application to buffalo in december they sent me a letter with a # B.... i sent my application complete exemple funds letter, background check  (FBI), letter from my employer etc...

but i did medical exam received in february 2008  in april 2008 they sent me a letter telling like my file has been  transfer to detroit for processing but i m still waiting.

now can somebody help me to understand what going on????
my first language is french but i did the ielts  score band 5.5 its that a problem??

i filed for me and my family thats mean husband and 3 kids i would like to know how long its take to be done completely

wandaka


appreciate your help

[AP]

PMM,

Thank you for the prompt responses to my queries.

Wandaka,

I understand that your medicals are done and you are waiting for further response. It seems it cud take almost 6 months after medicals to get a passport request. Sometimes it is faster too like in a month or two. Since they have sent you a letter stating that the file is transferred to Detroit it is a good news. Usually the files are sent to these local consulates to speed up things. From the dates you have mentioned looks like you will hear something by June end or July.

Regards,

AP

[wandaka]

ANY OTHER COMMENT