Mexico

[canadiangirl78]

Security and background checks.   Unfortunately, I've started to hypothesize that they batch-process them in Mexico (since they seem to come out in bunches) so you can be lucky or have to wait a bit before a bunch of PPRs come out

Oh I see. Bummer.

[mrandmrsromero]

Security and background checks.   Unfortunately, I've started to hypothesize that they batch-process them in Mexico (since they seem to come out in bunches) so you can be lucky or have to wait a bit before a bunch of PPRs come out

Welcome to my world LOL!

[OhCanadiana]

Welcome to my world LOL!

Yup.  Back when, I looked in detail at trackit - there were no Mexicans on the forum - and they seemed to come out in batches.   Hope to hear lots of good news soon for everyone waiting    Summer always seemed to have a batch.

[canadiangirl78]

Well if someone has been waiting two months it can't be much longer!

[mrandmrsromero]

Yup.  Back when, I looked in detail at trackit - there were no Mexicans on the forum - and they seemed to come out in batches.   Hope to hear lots of good news soon for everyone waiting    Summer always seemed to have a batch.

I wonder if this means the re-med request will come in the next batch and then we're going to get stuck again.

[mc1234]

I wonder if this means the re-med request will come in the next batch and then we're going to get stuck again.

I remember seeing a new rule about the medicals being valid more than one year? I think, anyways. I wonder if it applies to your case.

[mrandmrsromero]

I remember seeing a new rule about the medicals being valid more than one year? I think, anyways. I wonder if it applies to your case.

Not likely.  The way I understand it we're a little bit outside the timeline requirements.

[OhCanadiana]

I wonder if this means the re-med request will come in the next batch and then we're going to get stuck again.

You, know, I wonder if you should do a medical exam proactively.   In fact, I think you should seriously consider it.   I'm not that familiar with your case but here's my thought process:   if your other half is in Mexico they are almost certain to ask for an updated medical, and even if the applicant isn't in Mexico they are unlikely to accept a 2 year old medical exam.   You're past the 15 months when they extend so the new Bulletin doesn't apply to your case and you don't want to enter expiration hell (one thing or another sequentially expiring).    So after everything you've been through the poking and prodding and a bit more cost is probably worth it.   Ask the Panel Physician (new name for DMP) to include your case number on the file.

[mc1234]

Yup.  Back when, I looked in detail at trackit - there were no Mexicans on the forum - and they seemed to come out in batches.   Hope to hear lots of good news soon for everyone waiting   Summer always seemed to have a batch.

Well we applied in April, I hope we dont have to go through security clearance :/ They seem to take really really long as it is, and it being Mexico.. Well, that means its going to be extra long... Hopefully not!

It's wierd though, I thought they only did those when the person was associated with the government or military, etc..Or did/has something that requires additional checks (I know thats how the Canadian Embassy in Cuba does it atleast) I wonder why they do it this way in Mexico city.

[canadiangirl78]

I walked to the mailbox in 100 degree heat and the approval letter still hasn't arrived. I'm so irritated. I called yesterday and today and they just disconnected me due to high call volume. We are going out for ice cream when we get the letter and dang it I want ice cream!!

[Nessa]

Security and background checks.   Unfortunately, I've started to hypothesize that they batch-process them in Mexico (since they seem to come out in bunches) so you can be lucky or have to wait a bit before a bunch of PPRs come out

I agree with the batch theory!  Didn´t a bunch of us get AORs and other requests from Mexico in the same week about 2 months ago?


 @ canadiangirl  lol! Don´t worry I´m sure you will get your ice cream soon!!!

[Alesinha]

Does anybody has any idea of when was the last batch??... Lol I'm desperate!!

[Americana In T.O.]

Oh my gosh they make me so mad. Whyyyyyy k wait, did you ask them if there is any way to get it if you are outside the country? Also, i know it's not direct, but do you think an uncle would work with one of the same surnames as my SO's?

They said it had to be a sibling with the same set of surnames or a parent. That was the only option they gave. So today hubby just re-did the carta de poder and sent it to his brother. Once again, we begin the beguine....

[mrandmrsromero]

You, know, I wonder if you should do a medical exam proactively.   In fact, I think you should seriously consider it.   I'm not that familiar with your case but here's my thought process:   if your other half is in Mexico they are almost certain to ask for an updated medical, and even if the applicant isn't in Mexico they are unlikely to accept a 2 year old medical exam.   You're past the 15 months when they extend so the new Bulletin doesn't apply to your case and you don't want to enter expiration hell (one thing or another sequentially expiring).    So after everything you've been through the poking and prodding and a bit more cost is probably worth it.   Ask the Panel Physician (new name for DMP) to include your case number on the file.

Thanks OhCanadiana.  Meds expired Oct 2011.  We've been debating going ahead with the re-do for months. When hubby inquired with the DMP awhile back (he is in Mexico and that's where initial exam was done), he was advised that he first had to bring in the instructions and forms from the embassy.  Then when we emailed the embassy, the response was that they "strongly advised against" doing this without first receiving the required forms and request from them.  From what I've been reading since then, this is likely a standard response so that the applicant's additional med fees are not a loss in case of denial.  My husband's concern is that if we are proactive and re-do them now, wires will somehow cross with CIC - they request it again, we pay twice, and end up with more wait time anyway.  In our case, this concern is not all that far-fetched!

Anyway, after discussing this at length over last couple of days, my husband is going to call the doctor's office again next week to see if he can just get it done with the doctor writing the case information on the standard form and then he can deliver a copy of the exam receipt to the embassy personally.  Worth a shot in my view.  Would also love to hear from anybody out there who has recently dealt with re-meds in Mexico before requested?  Would love some insight here.

[edgarsitow]

Thanks OhCanadiana.  Meds expired Oct 2011.  We've been debating going ahead with the re-do for months. When hubby inquired with the DMP awhile back (he is in Mexico and that's where initial exam was done), he was advised that he first had to bring in the instructions and forms from the embassy.  Then when we emailed the embassy, the response was that they "strongly advised against" doing this without first receiving the required forms and request from them.  From what I've been reading since then, this is likely a standard response so that the applicant's additional med fees are not a loss in case of denial.  My husband's concern is that if we are proactive and re-do them now, wires will somehow cross with CIC - they request it again, we pay twice, and end up with more wait time anyway.  In our case, this concern is not all that far-fetched!

Anyway, after discussing this at length over last couple of days, my husband is going to call the doctor's office again next week to see if he can just get it done with the doctor writing the case information on the standard form and then he can deliver a copy of the exam receipt to the embassy personally.  Worth a shot in my view.  Would also love to hear from anybody out there who has recently dealt with re-meds in Mexico before requested?  Would love some insight here.

My meds also expired and I was trying to be proactive. It didn't work. The form that they send you to re-do the medical exam has a bar code with your information on it. If you try to print a generic form, it won't have the bar code. This is what the embassy told me and why they advised me not to do it (you know, with things being "misplaced" all the time) so indeed I got the email asking me to re-do the meds and the form with my info does have a bar code. Hope this helps!