How to call CPCM from overseas?

[jvhd]

Hi All,

I am in Thailand and need to call the CIC Processing Centre in Mississauga regarding the letter they sent me.
Does anyone know a way to call them from outside Canada as the toll-free 1-888-242-2100 doesn't work from here?

I called the Bangkok and Singapore embassies but they were no help telling me I should contact the CPCM as they still hold my file.

Please don't tell me that the only way is by postal mail.

I am sure this has been raised before but I am re-asking the question again.

Thanks in advance,
Jean

[jvhd]

Hello,

Has anyone tried using Skype or Gizmo to call 1-888 numbers?
(Mississauga toll-free 1-888-242-2100)

- sorry - this is starting to get slightly off the topic, but I am trying to looking for solutions beside flying back to Canada!

Thanks

[ariell]

Can you get someone in Canada to call for you? A friend or relative?

[jvhd]

Hi,
Well I do, but I didn't put anyone for use of a representative. I don't think that they will talk about my case to someone else than me or my wife. Do you think so? I'm installing all skype and gizmo today. I will lt you guys now.

Thanks

[jvhd]

Ok, it was a good idea, but I was unsuccessful calling the CIC Toll Free 888 number from Gizmo5. I haven't tried with Skype but I read it wasn't working as some 888 refuse to take a call from outside Canada.

I got a voice recording "Sorry, the number you have called can not be reached from your calling area".

Do you think they are going to reply by fax? (no, I'm not joking)

[jaundice_p]

Try this...I just searched it online and actually haven't tried it myself, but it seems like it might be a way around the issue.  The number is 1-613-944-4000   THen there is an option on there for Citizenship and Immigration Canada.  This is me relating what I found online, hope it works.  I'm going to try it myself this evening.  Good luck!

[jvhd]

Hi Jaundice_P,

Thanks and keep me updated about this way-around. That would be great.

Thanks alot,
Jean

[jaundice_p]

It works!