Response from my MP's Office

[Cindy1]

Posted in the Dec 2010 thread as well.

My girl friend has previously worked at an MP's office, and she recently suggested that I go to my local MP's office and see if they could provide me with an update.  She said not to call, or email, but to go in person.   

I took the day off work on Monday, to visit my local MP's office.   I expected when I went there, there would be a line up of people, and I'd be sitting around all day.   Not the case. I got there and was seen immediately.   I explained my case and they asked me to fill out a standard form, to contact CIC on my behalf and inquiry about my file.

They explained that a large majority of their district is made of up recent immigrants, and 80% of their work in the MP's office is dealing with CIC.   I was shocked, but also glad because I figured they have experience.

They told me to give them three days and they would call me with an update.

The MP's office called me today and told me that there are still outstanding things to be reviewed, security clearance and the notarized letters about my husband's son (regarding inability to obtain his medical, although he is not accompanying).   Our file is set to be reviewed July 12!!!

The CAIPS notes that I had requested over two months ago and a Bring Forward date of September, so knowing that someone will review our file on in four days, July 12 is fantastic news.

I would encourage anyone to contact their local MP office.   I don't believe they can move your application any sooner, but we would of NEVER got this information from calling the Call Centre, Ecas, or emailing Buffalo.  It was very simple process, and we finally got some news.

July 12, I hope, pray, beg that the VO has some mercy on our case and I can give you all a good news update.

[Mrs. Turan]

Yes I agree wholeheartedly. It is nice to get a response and immediate answers about something regarding your case. I have never been able to get any real help from phoning, e-mailing or waiting from CIC or any info regarding my appeal. And it seems to be no trouble for them, it just makes me wonder who they have working at the government agencies. I mean, I been at it two years, I can't help but feel a little bitter that if it wasn't for my local MP I'd probably be crazy by now.

[sthomas]

Posted in the Dec 2010 thread as well.

My girl friend has previously worked at an MP's office, and she recently suggested that I go to my local MP's office and see if they could provide me with an update.  She said not to call, or email, but to go in person.   

I took the day off work on Monday, to visit my local MP's office.   I expected when I went there, there would be a line up of people, and I'd be sitting around all day.   Not the case. I got there and was seen immediately.   I explained my case and they asked me to fill out a standard form, to contact CIC on my behalf and inquiry about my file.

They explained that a large majority of their district is made of up recent immigrants, and 80% of their work in the MP's office is dealing with CIC.   I was shocked, but also glad because I figured they have experience.

They told me to give them three days and they would call me with an update.

The MP's office called me today and told me that there are still outstanding things to be reviewed, security clearance and the notarized letters about my husband's son (regarding inability to obtain his medical, although he is not accompanying).   Our file is set to be reviewed July 12!!!

The CAIPS notes that I had requested over two months ago and a Bring Forward date of September, so knowing that someone will review our file on in four days, July 12 is fantastic news.

I would encourage anyone to contact their local MP office.   I don't believe they can move your application any sooner, but we would of NEVER got this information from calling the Call Centre, Ecas, or emailing Buffalo.  It was very simple process, and we finally got some news.

July 12, I hope, pray, beg that the VO has some mercy on our case and I can give you all a good news update.

Yaay, that is good news and thank you for sharing. Good luck on your application.

I have a question though, based on other threads, they said MPs won't entertain you if you are still within timeline. You are very lucky, you just filed your application last April. So from which province are you, if you do not mind?

[Romain]

What can we do when we are living in the US during the application ?
It is difficult for us complete our relocation back to canada before my wife's application process completes.

Is there a MP for Canadian living abroad ?
Can we go through the local consulate ?

Can i just go to Vancouver an just visit our future MP even if we do not have an address in Canada yet ?

[regine]

Is there a MP for Canadian living abroad ?

MP stands for Member of Parliament, the person you elect in your federal electoral district. There are no federal electoral districts (ridings) outside of the country, so no, there is no MP for people living abroad.

Can i just go to Vancouver an just visit our future MP even if we do not have an address in Canada yet ?

I'm assuming they'd make you show some sort of documentation proving that you do in fact live in their riding.