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I think this is bad mojo for everyone who's still waiting for their PR to come out, but I thought I should update the data. My wife did her First Landing yesterday. Everything went well, despite the lengthy process. Be strong and good luck to all those who are still waiting for their...

Yes. There's no need for you to leave and re-enter Canada anymore, AS LONG AS: you have a valid Visa in Canada. This appears to be a new development that my wife discovered after the Visa Office in Singapore handed her PR Visa. She went all the way to Singapore from Toronto (she went on a...

Hey all, Just looking through a friend's COPR, and I have a question: Under Medical Details, there's a note that says "Surveillance code: 11". Does anyone know what that code translate to?

Just a heads up; contrary to what I've been told… apparently you can do your "First Landing" if you're already in Canada without needing to leaving Canada and re-entering, as long as you have a valid temporary resident status. You can contact CIC's Call Centre at 1-888-242-2100. This is good...

I think it's safe to say we completed our journey. Wife is in Singapore, and just had her passport returned. ALONG WITH HER PR VISA. :) BTW, our ECAS status is still showing "In Process", despite sending the VO a new medical (no remark regarding receiving a new medical at all), and a bunch of...

So, wife just got her passport back with her visa stamped. Just have to do her first landing. Flying back to Toronto on the 10th. We can finally live a normal life! Thanks everyone!

My wife is in Singapore, on her way to the Visa Office as we speak, to deliver her passport + remaining required document. I hope everything else will be smooth sailing!

Superb! Thanks, uccemebug!

11 months-ish. Most of the people I know who applied around the same time as I did, took about 9 months. That 21 months is the worst case scenario. I can't say Singapore is slow. They probably have a lot of applications from SEA in general. I guess SEA is becoming "less desirable" to live these...

Don't quote me on this: When applying for a study-permit, you must mention that you have a previous history (refusal for TRV). It won't likely be an issue; but it will definitely show honesty on your part. It would also help if you follow every requirements for a study-permit (such as getting...

Are you Indonesian residing in Canada? If your wife is in Indonesia, then your case will be handled by Singapore through an Outland process. Unless she's with you here in Toronto (she can be, under a temporary visa/TRV, this is what we call dual-intent), then you will be applying Inland. If I'm...

Does anyone know how fast Singapore return passports if you choose to deliver them in-person? They said they need 3 business days; but has that been accurate?

Based on my wild assumption; the main attribute that could cause an application to failed (returned/rejected/refused) is probably poor preparation. Secondly, the whole marriage by convenience/cultural issues thing. But I'm willing to bet that poor preparation would probably be the highest...

Sorry to hear about the lack of updates. I've been through that. But I must say… that's a DAUNTING package you sent to the CIC! They might just be super impressed seeing the package you sent them and just approve your application without further investigation! Or so we hope! ;). That's...

I'm sorry to hear your daughter's condition. Anyway, from what I understand, and I could be WRONG (I'm new to this too!): The time you're required to submit your passport to be stamped with the PR Visa, and the time you're required to do your First Landing are two different timelines. You can...

Good suggestion. I will! I'll glue my phone to myself.

Hey all, After the long wait, we're finally at the end stage of the waiting game! Singapore VO has requested my wife's passport! As happy as I can get; I'm a tad bit concern since a friend of ours raised a good point. I wouldn't be able to accompany my wife for her First Landing; due to...

Cheers! Also: Is it possible for her to request my presence to help her go through the process of first landing?

This is so cool! We were both in the Singapore thread, same VO, and we're landing roughly the same time, too! Actually, all my questions are the same! ;). So, congratulations to us all are in order ;P. While we're at it; I do have one other question to add. I've read on this forum, that...

ECAS is by no means a reliable communication tool/channel for applicants. BUT GENERALLY, it means they've taken a look at your file and you should expect a message from them in the next couple of days (Email/Postal).