Janadian
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vegreville
App. Filed.......: Jan 18 2010
File Transfer...: 02-11-2010
Med's Request: Oct 2011 -2nd Medical request
Med's Done....: October 2009
Interview........: 11-01-2011
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« Reply #390 on: October 19, 2010, 07:17:36 am » |
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I was just wondering... any of us inlanders now thinking they should have applied outland? A year ago and even when I applied AIP was being done in 6 mths. I think what happened, when a lot off people saw this they chose inland and according the CIC agents, they are swamped which is why there is a backlog and AIP in 8-9 mths. Oh... that too. Why don't they just say 9 mths on the website? I don't know of many people getting it in 8 mths recently. I was going to apply via Buffalo but then I thought about needing a US visa if they called for an interview and I chose inland because my home visa office is taking 7-15 mths. I do already have an OWP and employed full time so I guess I should not be stressing so much. I guess the fact of not seeing my mother in over 5 years is getting to me  . Pardon my rambling. I am usually not this verbose here  . How about other inland applicants here? Do you mind sharing the timeline of your home visa office if you had gone outland and do you ever have second thoughts. I know when you wake up with your partner every day... all the second thoughts fly out the window though  . Welcome Tuggie  Suenim- I can't remember a time that case processing times have been this backlogged. It is our unfortunate luck, but just as you said... Waking up to your husband or wife each morning makes it worth it everyday. Just thinking of all the moments that I would have missed with my husband makes me appreciate having him here and having applied inland. Question: Did anyone on here use a representative? If you did..did you and your rep recieve a copy of your AIP simultaniously?...or did you have to wait for your rep to contact you befor you knew anything? |
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Lilian
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« Reply #391 on: October 19, 2010, 07:47:23 am » |
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Hello,
I have a lawyer - he received my AIP and then sent it to me. I only saw online - desicion has been made, you will be contacted.
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Black-Berry
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Posts: 523
Ratings: +45
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vegreville And Nanaimo
App. Filed.......: 25/01/10
Doc's Request.: 27/07/10
File Transfer...: 20/10/10
Interview........: November 29th, 2010
LANDED..........: March 29th, 2011
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« Reply #392 on: October 19, 2010, 03:05:05 pm » |
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i know this has been asked before but i cant find the thread  . but if you are from a country that requires a visa, can you travel when you have received A.I.P. ? |
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March 31st 2010 started processing application
Going for interview on November 29th
Passed Interview
A.I.P. November 29 2010
O.W.P issued Nov 29 2010
Landed March 29, 2011
p.r. card recieved may 25th 2011 (almost 2 months!)
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adzees
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Posts: 572
Ratings: +17
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vegreville, AB & Edmonton, AB
App. Filed.......: 15-01-2010
Doc's Request.: 26-10-2010
AOR Received.: 23-03-2010
Med's Request: 26-10-2010
Med's Done....: 12-01-2010
LANDED..........: 14-07-2011
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« Reply #393 on: October 19, 2010, 03:09:53 pm » |
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i know this has been asked before but i cant find the thread . but if you are from a country that requires a visa, can you travel when you have received A.I.P. ? you can always travel as long as you have visa i guess... |
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App rec by Vegreville: 01/10
Started process: 03/10
AIP: 10/10
Decision Made: 06/11
Landed: 07/11
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Black-Berry
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Posts: 523
Ratings: +45
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vegreville And Nanaimo
App. Filed.......: 25/01/10
Doc's Request.: 27/07/10
File Transfer...: 20/10/10
Interview........: November 29th, 2010
LANDED..........: March 29th, 2011
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« Reply #394 on: October 19, 2010, 03:17:56 pm » |
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Thanks Adzees. What if your visa expires and you have AIP?. can you re-enter?. or request an extension after AIP?..
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March 31st 2010 started processing application
Going for interview on November 29th
Passed Interview
A.I.P. November 29 2010
O.W.P issued Nov 29 2010
Landed March 29, 2011
p.r. card recieved may 25th 2011 (almost 2 months!)
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MexicaTica
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« Reply #395 on: October 19, 2010, 03:30:07 pm » |
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According to CIC you should not travel until you land, even if you are at the AIP stage. Some people have done it and been allowed back in but it is a big gamble. It is an even bigger gamble if you are from a country that requires a visa. This is from the CIC intruction PDF "Leaving Canada can automatically cancel temporary resident status as a visitor, student or worker...Have no guarantee that you will be permitted to return or re-enter Canada if you leave before permanent residence is approved. This is especially true if a visitor visa is required." This is one of the downsides to applying inland.
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INLAND
Application Received: December 30, 2009.
Application started processing: March 5, 2010
Sponsor approved: October 12, 2010
AIP received: October 12, 2010
OWP received: October 15, 2010
Decision made letter: March 22, 2010
Landing: April 14!
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Black-Berry
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Posts: 523
Ratings: +45
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vegreville And Nanaimo
App. Filed.......: 25/01/10
Doc's Request.: 27/07/10
File Transfer...: 20/10/10
Interview........: November 29th, 2010
LANDED..........: March 29th, 2011
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« Reply #396 on: October 19, 2010, 03:32:25 pm » |
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According to CIC you should not travel until you land, even if you are at the AIP stage. Some people have done it and been allowed back in but it is a big gamble. It is an even bigger gamble if you are from a country that requires a visa. This is from the CIC intruction PDF "Leaving Canada can automatically cancel temporary resident status as a visitor, student or worker...Have no guarantee that you will be permitted to return or re-enter Canada if you leave before permanent residence is approved. This is especially true if a visitor visa is required." This is one of the downsides to applying inland.
yeah i know about the leaving when its ion procss. I guess i was just confused because many people say that if you have AIP or an owp, you canleave. Thanks for clarifying mexicatica!. |
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March 31st 2010 started processing application
Going for interview on November 29th
Passed Interview
A.I.P. November 29 2010
O.W.P issued Nov 29 2010
Landed March 29, 2011
p.r. card recieved may 25th 2011 (almost 2 months!)
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Lilian
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« Reply #397 on: October 19, 2010, 03:48:55 pm » |
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According to CIC you should not travel until you land, even if you are at the AIP stage. Some people have done it and been allowed back in but it is a big gamble. It is an even bigger gamble if you are from a country that requires a visa. This is from the CIC intruction PDF "Leaving Canada can automatically cancel temporary resident status as a visitor, student or worker...Have no guarantee that you will be permitted to return or re-enter Canada if you leave before permanent residence is approved. This is especially true if a visitor visa is required." This is one of the downsides to applying inland.
Once I asked a CIC call agent about travelling. I'm from a country that not requieres a visa. She said yes, I can travel but they are normally do not recommend because after you come back they have to make your background check and medicals one more time to make sure that nothing is happened in that time you were abroad. |
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robrod
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« Reply #398 on: October 19, 2010, 04:15:40 pm » |
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Not advisable to leave while in inland process.. don't forget the thread of the mexican woman who left to attend the funeral of her mom only to be denied of a visa to return at the embassy in Mexico City... Just like MexicaTica wrote (quoting CIC), it's in black and white for everybody to see.
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robrod
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« Reply #399 on: October 19, 2010, 04:16:10 pm » |
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Excellent news, my fellow inlanders 2010ers!!!!!!!!...
'Approach for landing' instructions.
Nice brown envelope arrived in today's mail. This one is a normal letter size one (unlike the bigger and lighter ones with AIP or OWP in them), the word Canada stamped at the back. Heavier in weight as it has 3 pages in it.
In it finally, my COPR appointment!!... For the middle of next month!...
Yiiiiipppppppppppppppppy!.
Good luck everyone!,
Rob.
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Black-Berry
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Posts: 523
Ratings: +45
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vegreville And Nanaimo
App. Filed.......: 25/01/10
Doc's Request.: 27/07/10
File Transfer...: 20/10/10
Interview........: November 29th, 2010
LANDED..........: March 29th, 2011
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« Reply #400 on: October 19, 2010, 04:18:02 pm » |
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Excellent news, my fellow inlanders 2010ers!!!!!!!!...
'Approach for landing' instructions.
Nice brown envelope arrived in today's mail. This one is a normal letter size one (unlike the bigger ones with AIP or OWP in them), also brown in color, the word Canada stamped at the back. Heavier in weight as it has 3 pages in it.
In it finally, my COPR appointment!!... For the middle of next month!...
Yiiiiipppppppppppppppppy!.
Good luck everyone!,
Rob.
CONGRATS Robrod!!. Happy to hear the good news!. |
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March 31st 2010 started processing application
Going for interview on November 29th
Passed Interview
A.I.P. November 29 2010
O.W.P issued Nov 29 2010
Landed March 29, 2011
p.r. card recieved may 25th 2011 (almost 2 months!)
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MexicaTica
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« Reply #401 on: October 19, 2010, 04:19:44 pm » |
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Glad to be able to help Black-Berry, anytime. Robrod! ahhhhhh so exciting. I am ridiculously happy for you. FELICIDADESWhat does the letter say? What day is the appointment? Enjoy your celebration with your family. Abrazos. |
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INLAND
Application Received: December 30, 2009.
Application started processing: March 5, 2010
Sponsor approved: October 12, 2010
AIP received: October 12, 2010
OWP received: October 15, 2010
Decision made letter: March 22, 2010
Landing: April 14!
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Janadian
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Posts: 231
Ratings: +6
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vegreville
App. Filed.......: Jan 18 2010
File Transfer...: 02-11-2010
Med's Request: Oct 2011 -2nd Medical request
Med's Done....: October 2009
Interview........: 11-01-2011
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« Reply #402 on: October 19, 2010, 04:46:05 pm » |
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Excellent news, my fellow inlanders 2010ers!!!!!!!!...
'Approach for landing' instructions.
Nice brown envelope arrived in today's mail. This one is a normal letter size one (unlike the bigger ones with AIP or OWP in them), also brown in color, the word Canada stamped at the back. Heavier in weight as it has 3 pages in it.
In it finally, my COPR appointment!!... For the middle of next month!...
Yiiiiipppppppppppppppppy!.
Good luck everyone!,
Rob.
Congratulations!!!!! So happy for you! |
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robrod
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« Reply #403 on: October 19, 2010, 05:32:47 pm » |
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Thx again, guys and gals!. I am posting messages mostly at the Inlanders! thread.
Best of luck, patience does it (it's not easy but it will be worth it)!!!!!!..
Rob.
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adzees
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Posts: 572
Ratings: +17
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vegreville, AB & Edmonton, AB
App. Filed.......: 15-01-2010
Doc's Request.: 26-10-2010
AOR Received.: 23-03-2010
Med's Request: 26-10-2010
Med's Done....: 12-01-2010
LANDED..........: 14-07-2011
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« Reply #404 on: October 19, 2010, 07:35:49 pm » |
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any news .. no mail for me today either..
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App rec by Vegreville: 01/10
Started process: 03/10
AIP: 10/10
Decision Made: 06/11
Landed: 07/11
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