scobut
Newbie
Posts: 7
Ratings: +0
|
 |
« on: August 26, 2009, 08:17:11 pm » |
|
Hello,
I've searched the forum and read all the responses I can find and I'm still confused about paying fees.
I live in Canada, my spouse lives in the US. Can I pay the fees online? (all the fees at once?)
If so, which option do I choose? There is "Family Class" and there is "Spouse and Common Law Partner In Canada Class". I would assume that since she lives in the US that makes us applying from outside Canada? Or is it because I'm sending the application in from within Canada that it's within Canada?
If I can't pay them all online, do I send some to Buffalo or what? I don't know why this is so confusing...
Thanks for any help, it's really appreciated.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
mitamata
Hero Member
Posts: 740
Ratings: +9
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vienna
App. Filed.......: 16-02-2009
AOR Received.: 27-03-2009
Med's Done....: 03-12-2008
Passport Req..: 29-04-2009
VISA ISSUED...: 06-05-2009
LANDED..........: 27-07-2009
|
|
« Reply #1 on: August 27, 2009, 12:55:07 am » |
|
Yes, you can pay the fees online. Preferably all at once to avoid delays later. As for which class you're applying in: the 'In Canada' class is commonly refered to as an inland application. In that case, the application is sent to Vegreville and then usually transfered to a local CIC office. All the processing is done in Canada. It's meant for people who are already in Canada. I'm assuming you're doing an outland process and will be sending your application to Mississauga, where it will then be transfered to Buffalo. If that is the case, choose to pay the fees under "Family Class".Not that it matters that much though, the amounts are the same and even if you make a mistake, it should still be fine  You should pay at least the first two fees now ($75 and $475). The Right of Permanent Residence Fee can be paid later - Buffalo will contact your wife when they're close to issuing a visa and ask her to pay it. She'll pay it and send the receipt to Buffalo and Mississauga. But, again, that means a delay - if you pay the fees upfront, then Buffalo doesn't have to pause the processing to wait for you to pay the last fee and thus can finish up sooner. I hope that clears up some confusion  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Applying outland - Vienna Feb 16th - application received at CPC-M Mar 3rd - decision made at CPC-M Mar 27th - received AOR, dated Mar 23rd Apr 29th - PPR received via email May 12th - Passport with visa received Landed Jul 27th in Vancouver |
|
|
scobut
Newbie
Posts: 7
Ratings: +0
|
|
« Reply #2 on: August 27, 2009, 08:07:31 am » |
|
Ok, awesome. Thanks for the quick response, I really appreciate it.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
rnbacchus
Full Member
Posts: 47
Ratings: +0
|
|
« Reply #3 on: September 29, 2009, 11:30:35 pm » |
|
I have a question as well:
I (Canadian citizen) am sponsoring my husband (US citizen) using the outland application. This means our entire application first goes to Mississauga, ON and is then sent to Buffalo, NY once I am approved as a sponsor, correct? So when the online payment service asks where we will be sending our application, should we be selecting Mississauga since that's where the application goes first? There's also an option to choose Buffalo, NY so we just want to be sure.
Thank you!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Sponsoring US Husband (Outland)
Application Received: Oct 13, 09
Sponsorship Approval: Oct 29, 09
PR Application In Process: Nov 19, 09
Passport Requested and Mailed: Jan 29, 10
Passport with Visa Received: Feb 12, 10
Landed in BC: Feb 14, 10
|
|
|
mitamata
Hero Member
Posts: 740
Ratings: +9
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vienna
App. Filed.......: 16-02-2009
AOR Received.: 27-03-2009
Med's Done....: 03-12-2008
Passport Req..: 29-04-2009
VISA ISSUED...: 06-05-2009
LANDED..........: 27-07-2009
|
|
« Reply #4 on: September 30, 2009, 12:46:12 am » |
|
rnbacchus, you are sending your application to Mississauga, so that is the one you choose.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Applying outland - Vienna Feb 16th - application received at CPC-M Mar 3rd - decision made at CPC-M Mar 27th - received AOR, dated Mar 23rd Apr 29th - PPR received via email May 12th - Passport with visa received Landed Jul 27th in Vancouver |
|
|
toby
Champion Member
Posts: 1616
Ratings: +83
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Hong Kong
App. Filed.......: November 2009
Med's Done....: October 2009 and 15 April 2011
Interview........: 4 April 2011
Passport Req..: 4 April 2011
VISA ISSUED...: 7 July 2011
LANDED..........: 15 July 2011
|
|
« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2009, 09:16:19 am » |
|
I have heard that paying fees online doesn't always work. You pay, but don't get a receipt, and so must pay again, and ask for a refund -- which takes months to come.
So, order the receipt IMM xxx from Immigration, and pay at a Canadian bank.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Nov 09 Application to Mississauga
Nov 09 Approved; sent to Hong Kong.
Interview April 4, 2011 (so slow!!). Passed.
15 April 2011 New medical done.
7 July 2011 COPR received.
15 July 2011 landed in Vancouver. At last.
|
|
|
mitamata
Hero Member
Posts: 740
Ratings: +9
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Vienna
App. Filed.......: 16-02-2009
AOR Received.: 27-03-2009
Med's Done....: 03-12-2008
Passport Req..: 29-04-2009
VISA ISSUED...: 06-05-2009
LANDED..........: 27-07-2009
|
|
« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2009, 01:16:02 pm » |
|
You know, I don't think I ever heard of that happening toby. Though I guess it's possible. We paid online just fine though, as do most people.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Applying outland - Vienna Feb 16th - application received at CPC-M Mar 3rd - decision made at CPC-M Mar 27th - received AOR, dated Mar 23rd Apr 29th - PPR received via email May 12th - Passport with visa received Landed Jul 27th in Vancouver |
|
|
toby
Champion Member
Posts: 1616
Ratings: +83
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Hong Kong
App. Filed.......: November 2009
Med's Done....: October 2009 and 15 April 2011
Interview........: 4 April 2011
Passport Req..: 4 April 2011
VISA ISSUED...: 7 July 2011
LANDED..........: 15 July 2011
|
|
« Reply #7 on: September 30, 2009, 09:33:56 pm » |
|
I heard it from an immigration lawyer, Mitimata. Maybe only one try in 100's failed, but it was enough for him.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Nov 09 Application to Mississauga
Nov 09 Approved; sent to Hong Kong.
Interview April 4, 2011 (so slow!!). Passed.
15 April 2011 New medical done.
7 July 2011 COPR received.
15 July 2011 landed in Vancouver. At last.
|
|
|
|
Boncuk
|
|
« Reply #8 on: September 30, 2009, 10:07:18 pm » |
|
No I have hardly ever heard that.. Better to pay it online the pdf also gets sent to your email.. i dont see how you could not get a receipt I think that lawyer is perhaps a little old school. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Sponsor approval: March 30, 2009
Application sent to Cairo, Egypt: March 30, 2009
AOR Received : May 28, 2009
Passport requested: June 22, 2009
Passport received with Visa!: August 6, 2009
Landed in Toronto: Sept 14, 2009
|
|
|
nyssa
Hero Member
Posts: 971
Ratings: +41
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo, USA
App. Filed.......: 30-07-2010
AOR Received.: 22-09-10
Med's Done....: 09-01-2010
Interview........: WAIVED
Passport Req..: 06-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 06-11-2010
LANDED..........: 06-01-2011
|
|
« Reply #9 on: November 24, 2009, 10:35:30 pm » |
|
Has anyone noticed this guide though on CIC? (Buffalo specifically). http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/E33048.PDFIt seems misleading... I know that my husband and I have to combine our applications (sponsor, applicant + country specific) but why does this one suggest that the PR applicant needs to send their portion to the Buffalo processing centre?? Strange. I must be missing something there entirely. Also, I apologize if this has been brought up a million times and I feel like it has... I'm not sure if there's been a clear answer. I'm the PR applicant living in the US. Can I pay the fees online with my US bank account (my debit card is a Visa)? It would be a lot easier for us, my husband is less conservative with his money sometimes ;-) |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Stay optimistic! True love will always prevail.
Married: 24-10-2009
Medical: 09-01-2010
Application Sent: 30-07-10
Application Received: 03-08-10
Sponsorship Approval: 01-09-10
In Process: 14-09-10
AOR: 22-09-10
PPR: 06-10-10
Landing: 06-01-11
|
|
|
nyssa
Hero Member
Posts: 971
Ratings: +41
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo, USA
App. Filed.......: 30-07-2010
AOR Received.: 22-09-10
Med's Done....: 09-01-2010
Interview........: WAIVED
Passport Req..: 06-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 06-11-2010
LANDED..........: 06-01-2011
|
|
« Reply #10 on: November 24, 2009, 10:39:19 pm » |
|
...wow, disregard my link post!! Don't I feel silly! I didn't even notice the giant bold letters clearly stating "Sponsorship of parents, grandparents, adopted children and other relatives". Hmm, clearly I'm not capable of researching Immigration issues when I'm sleep deprived. All the best! =]
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Stay optimistic! True love will always prevail.
Married: 24-10-2009
Medical: 09-01-2010
Application Sent: 30-07-10
Application Received: 03-08-10
Sponsorship Approval: 01-09-10
In Process: 14-09-10
AOR: 22-09-10
PPR: 06-10-10
Landing: 06-01-11
|
|
|
Intertwined
Newbie
Posts: 5
Ratings: +0
|
|
« Reply #11 on: November 24, 2009, 10:45:33 pm » |
|
Sorry if this is a dumb question but can I pay the fees online with an International VISA Debit Card (its's debit card not a credit card)??
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Swede
Hero Member
Posts: 458
Ratings: +9
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: London, England
App. Filed.......: 2009-10-27
File Transfer...: 2009-11-12
Med's Done....: 2009-08-11
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 2010-01-22
VISA ISSUED...: 2010-01-20
LANDED..........: 2010-03-05
|
|
« Reply #12 on: November 24, 2009, 10:58:12 pm » |
|
Sorry if this is a dumb question but can I pay the fees online with an International VISA Debit Card (its's debit card not a credit card)??
It should be ok. You will get a receipt after just a few minutes, so you'll know if it works or not soon enough. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Office: London, UK
2009-08-11: Medical done
2009-10-20: Payment made
2009-10-27: Application arrived at CPC-M
2009-11-12: Decision made, letter sent
2009-11-16: Letter received
2009-12-08: In process
2010-01-22: PPR in e-mail
2010-02-16: Passport
|
|
|
|
Suin
|
|
« Reply #13 on: November 24, 2009, 11:11:48 pm » |
|
it doesn't matter debit or credit - they accept them both. for our application we used debit and it worked just fine.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
it's just my own opinion influenced by my own experience.
|
|
|
|
Immigration Forum
