Recent content by chala

You can apply online from the CIC website.

It's positive for sure. Congratulations

it's positive. Applicants are not refused without an interview or further follow up. Congratulations.

I recall not receiving any SA letter at first. When I enquired to Ottawa I found out they had sent me an email notification, but had my email address entered incorrectly, so I never did receive the approval. So give them a call and perhaps they can confirm your SA.

Thanks. Well I have to say that I have not been too bored during the wait. I have been busy meeting new friends and family members and perusing my hobbies and interests (gardening, fishing, etc). We done a fair bit of traveling around Atlantic Canada and been back to the U.S a few times. On...

COPR arrived today finally after 20 months processing time.

COPR arrived today finally after 20 months processing time.

Other applicants have done this, with a note explaining the FBI clearance is to follow. This seems to be OK with CIC.

I can identify with your frustration, but there is really nothing much you can really do , except keep sending emails of concern. If you look at my timeline you will see that I have one of the longest wait time ever for an Outland US applicant. I actually received passport request in October of...

That seems to be the norm for US applicants, if so required, as they extended mine for a year last January as well.

My ECAS was changed to "decision made " when I checked Saturday. :D

I am already in Canada as a visitor and even though my application is Outland, I am planning to process landing at the nearest CIC office. Ottawa will arrange the appointment for you with your local CIC office.

Ecas changed to "decision made " when I checked Saturday

I received a request from LA VO for updated photos because, they said, my original ones had expired. And they would not release COPR without the updates. So maybe they date your photos when they receive your application.

It took me 14 weeks to get an updated FBI clearance. Really slow lately.