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H & C first stage approval inquiry

mims2000

Hero Member
Sep 6, 2012
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Hello mims2000
Every case is different, like you probably know , medium processing time from H & C ground is around 34 months , in my opinion if they started processing your app its good that is mean that your app is complete and you have chance. Stay strong , what is your status? Are you in Canada now?
Hello BeaC.
When i applied for humanitarian i was on restoration. I was able to secure a work permit again after they took out the 4 years cap last dec. i was reaching my 4 years that time. I also tried to apply for express entry but my score didnt reach the quota.

Thanks for tge reply
 

Quovadis

Newbie
Aug 11, 2017
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Fees for H&C ground application is 550$ for person , if you have confirmation of pay its a number there , start for R and have 9 digits , if you give a money to lawyer and he paid ask him about Official Receipt . My experience with lawyer are horrible I never cant contact with her, hope you choice a good one
Wish you all the best
Hello BeaC,

Thanks again for your information. I'll find out those information you suggested, as it's been quite helpful.

I'm not sure if I have a good lawyer or not. He's within contact but not much advice I got from him. Besides I haven't really seen the application package he did for me and the letter he wrote for me. His law firm specialises in immigration matters in town and he suggested the H&C based on my situation when I met him, esp I have a parenting order in place. It seems the waiting period for this category is really long.
 
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dlre

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Aug 30, 2014
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Hello BeaC,

Thanks again for your information. I'll find out those information you suggested, as it's been quite helpful.

I'm not sure if I have a good lawyer or not. He's within contact but not much advice I got from him. Besides I haven't really seen the application package he did for me and the letter he wrote for me. His law firm specialises in immigration matters in town and he suggested the H&C based on my situation when I met him, esp I have a parenting order in place. It seems the waiting period for this category is really long.
You should ask your lawyer for a copy of the application. Did you even get the chance to review what was filled in the form? You could run into trouble if you signed the forms without reviewing the information (especially if false information was written)
 

Quovadis

Newbie
Aug 11, 2017
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You should ask your lawyer for a copy of the application. Did you even get the chance to review what was filled in the form? You could run into trouble if you signed the forms without reviewing the information (especially if false information was written)
Hello dire,

Thank you for the reply and reminder.
Based on your reply, I've gone through my emails with my lawyer. I don't remember whether I have reviewed the form, but I think I have signed the form when I brought them the payment. However, the lawyer has indeed communicated on missing information and documents for the form. The lawyer said he finished the submission. One thing I'm sure is, if he had written any letter for me, I haven't reviewed it at all, nor the actual package --- I guess I chose to trust them as my representative and their experience on dealing with immigration matter. My impression is that the application package was submitted last November and they can add any additional information before a decision is made. Honestly I have no idea what is going on.
 

Quovadis

Newbie
Aug 11, 2017
8
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Hello guys,

Im just wondering, would anybody have any experience of switching lawyers in the process of H&C application (or switch to another category)? I understand it may be detrimental but at the same time if the lawyer doesn't work for your best interest (perhaps for his own), there may have to be a call ...

Thank you.
 

hurricane_loop

Star Member
May 7, 2017
82
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Hi I sent my application in March 2016 still no reply is there another thread for Humanitarian Applications? Congratulations on those who got first stage. How long will the work permit be for?
Hi miranda21,
any news or any updates, have you following your application, does 1st stage take that long, I have been applied on May 12, and still nothing. any new updates about the process time?,
and if anybody advises about the CIC processing time for H&C, which says 29 months, is that including Permanent Residency application, or just H&C approval.
 

ladylin

Star Member
Oct 4, 2017
141
74
Got my 1st approval last friday. How long does it take for medical police clearance request? Thanks
Hello Mims,
how long was your process? and also i have applied for H&C since march 2017 but i have not heard anything from them. i cheched my Ecas today. i didnt even know there was anything like Ecas unless i would have been tracking it since march. On my Ecas i saw application received March 23 2017. thats all i saw. is this normal/ cos from what i see many got first stage approval in 5 to 6 months. only one line on my Ecas. whats the next line i ought to be seeing.? and please tell me all the lines you received from ecas from the first one you got till the last so i know what to expect next on my ecas. thanks
 

ladylin

Star Member
Oct 4, 2017
141
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Hi I sent my application in March 2016 still no reply is there another thread for Humanitarian Applications? Congratulations on those who got first stage. How long will the work permit be for?
hello Miranda

have u heard from them? have you gotten your first stage approval?
 

ladylin

Star Member
Oct 4, 2017
141
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My time line from H & C :

Application received: 4 April 2016
We start processing your application : 12 september 2016
First Stage Approval: 8 November 2016
Medical, Police Certificat , Fee request : 1 March
Medical Done : 21 March

Immigration Quebec contact with me at March 16 , I asked for 30 days extension , I send all requested document at 24 march, I received my CSQ at May 11.

CLENOVIA- You dont need apply for CSQ, CiC transfer your file to Quebec, transfer take beetwen 2-4 months
Miranda21- work permit after First Stage Approval take 15 weeks

You a both can check your application status by Receipt Number, when you pay for your application
Hello Beac,

i applied march 23 and still have not heard from the. is it normal? i checked ecas today it says We received your application for permanent residence march 2017 . thats all i see