moochops
Hero Member
Posts: 223
Ratings: +6
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 09-06-2011
Doc's Request.: 06-01-2012
AOR Received.: 24-08-2011
File Transfer...: 09-08-2011
Med's Request: new request 19-12-2012
Med's Done....: 24-10-2010 / 16-01-2013
Interview........: waived
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« Reply #11685 on: May 08, 2012, 07:33:58 pm » |
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Amoss
Hero Member
Posts: 328
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: LA
App. Filed.......: 10-01-2012
AOR Received.: 10-03-2012
File Transfer...: to Buffalo 20-03-2012 -- to LA 08-05-02012
Med's Done....: 20-12-2011
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 08-08-2012
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« Reply #11686 on: May 08, 2012, 08:09:53 pm » |
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PPR yeeeeeeeeeeee
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Amoss
Hero Member
Posts: 328
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: LA
App. Filed.......: 10-01-2012
AOR Received.: 10-03-2012
File Transfer...: to Buffalo 20-03-2012 -- to LA 08-05-02012
Med's Done....: 20-12-2011
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 08-08-2012
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« Reply #11687 on: May 08, 2012, 08:11:44 pm » |
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Well the bank wouldn't accept the COPR, and the lady said my SIN number had to be on the actual card not the piece of paper. Which I have no idea why because the lady who gave me it said it could be used as a temp card until i got the real one.
I'd be super happy they wrote me back so quickly! Can't say for sure if it is a good sign, but it's a good sign it was so specific to you and not some generic reply. Means they know something about your file. How long has your file been sitting in Buffalo? I am wondering if we should write them. It's been almost 2 months and we haven't heard anything. |
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York Region
Star Member
Posts: 67
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 19-05-2011
AOR Received.: 08-08-2011
Med's Request: extended
Med's Done....: 19-04-2011
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 08-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...: 10-05-2012
LANDED..........: 10-05-2012
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« Reply #11688 on: May 08, 2012, 08:19:04 pm » |
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Yay go York Region I have a feeling you are the next:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))0 |
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York Region
Star Member
Posts: 67
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 19-05-2011
AOR Received.: 08-08-2011
Med's Request: extended
Med's Done....: 19-04-2011
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 08-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...: 10-05-2012
LANDED..........: 10-05-2012
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« Reply #11689 on: May 08, 2012, 08:25:10 pm » |
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For your information guys: 2 weeks ago e-cas updated to the line " we started processing your application March 27, 2012"---today I got my PPR  |
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bbiery
Star Member
Posts: 64
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 04-10-2011
Doc's Request.: 5-3-2012
AOR Received.: 20-12-2011
Med's Request: 08-03-2012
Med's Done....: 20-09-2011
Passport Req..: 26-04-2012/Decision Made 14-05-2012
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« Reply #11690 on: May 09, 2012, 06:44:54 am » |
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Well the bank wouldn't accept the COPR, and the lady said my SIN number had to be on the actual card not the piece of paper. Which I have no idea why because the lady who gave me it said it could be used as a temp card until i got the real one.
I setup a bank account with RBC with my temp SIN and passport only when I arrived with my work permit. |
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App received: Oct 4th
Sponsorship Approval: Dec 6th
AOR: Dec 20th
In Process: Feb 29th
Request for further documents: Feb 29th (needs common law union declaration even though it states differently in checklist)
Medical Results received: March 8
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Isometry
Hero Member
Posts: 488
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo-->Seattle
App. Filed.......: Oct 28 2011
File Transfer...: Jan 9 2012-->Feb 9 2012
Med's Done....: Sept 19 2011
Passport Req..: March 21 2012
VISA ISSUED...: April 21 2012
LANDED..........: May 17th 2012
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« Reply #11691 on: May 09, 2012, 06:59:14 am » |
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Well the bank wouldn't accept the COPR, and the lady said my SIN number had to be on the actual card not the piece of paper. Which I have no idea why because the lady who gave me it said it could be used as a temp card until i got the real one.
That's weird. I set up a joint bank account with my husband a year ago, using my US driver's license and passport, and I still haven't landed yet. |
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« Reply #11692 on: May 09, 2012, 07:46:51 am » |
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Well the bank wouldn't accept the COPR, and the lady said my SIN number had to be on the actual card not the piece of paper. Which I have no idea why because the lady who gave me it said it could be used as a temp card until i got the real one.
Go to a different branch  Sometimes they can be picky at certain branches but there's no reason why they can't do it (and, btw, proving your SIN number is optional - they are much pickier about it's privacy in Canada than even SSN's in the US - so having an actual card is absolutely not a requirement). |
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These are just some thoughts based on the information available, what I've read, and my experience. I am not an expert; if you want the facts, cic.gc.ca has a wealth of information. Good luck with your application! Hope you have a wonderful day *smile*
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GOGOGO
Hero Member
Posts: 541
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo->New York
App. Filed.......: 27-09-2011
Doc's Request.: 23-02-2012
AOR Received.: 04-01-2012 (Email from Buffalo)
File Transfer...: 02-02-2012 (Buffalo->New York: notified by email from Buffalo)
Med's Done....: 18-01-2012
Passport Req..: 11-04-2012; 23Apr: PP copy delivered at NY
VISA ISSUED...: 01-05-2012 (as per COPR); 4May: Decision Made on eCAS; 8May: COPR rcvd (Canada address)
LANDED..........: 10-05-2012; 12May: Status in eCAS disappeared; 13Jul: PR Card rcv'd
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« Reply #11693 on: May 09, 2012, 08:08:54 am » |
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Many forum members believe that medical is among the last steps of the process, and any movement is a good sign!  You're getting there!  Buffalo emailed me back today (less than 24 hours, a record!) and said they had emailed me requesting me to get the xray in february which they didnt, I would definitely know if they had because I check my email all day waiting to hear from them! So Ill get the xray tomorrow and fax it to Buffalo, do you think its a good sign they got back to me so quickly?? Maybe they'll issue my PPR when they get the meds? is that just wishful thinking? lol
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GOGOGO
Hero Member
Posts: 541
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo->New York
App. Filed.......: 27-09-2011
Doc's Request.: 23-02-2012
AOR Received.: 04-01-2012 (Email from Buffalo)
File Transfer...: 02-02-2012 (Buffalo->New York: notified by email from Buffalo)
Med's Done....: 18-01-2012
Passport Req..: 11-04-2012; 23Apr: PP copy delivered at NY
VISA ISSUED...: 01-05-2012 (as per COPR); 4May: Decision Made on eCAS; 8May: COPR rcvd (Canada address)
LANDED..........: 10-05-2012; 12May: Status in eCAS disappeared; 13Jul: PR Card rcv'd
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« Reply #11694 on: May 09, 2012, 08:18:42 am » |
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For reference, it took 2 weeks from NYC receiving my passport copy to me receiving the CORP. Here are more details.
4/23 - Copy of passport delivered at NYC by Fedex.
5/1 - COPR issued (as per the Issued date on COPR).
5/2 or 5/3 - Mailing Address on eCAS changed to from a full address to an address only contains city and country.
5/4 - eCAS Status changed from 'In Process' to 'Decision Made'.
5/8 - COPR arrived at Canadian address (regular mail).
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Ichiro
Full Member
Posts: 44
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 15-11-2010
File Transfer...: 02/12/2011
Interview........: 25/09/2011
VISA ISSUED...: 20/01/2012
LANDED..........: 06/02/2012
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« Reply #11695 on: May 09, 2012, 03:01:42 pm » |
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Yes try another branch and even another Branch. I remember when I tried opening a joint savings/chequing account with my partner who at the time was in the states on a work visa. I think I went to 4-5 different bank/branches. All of them gave different answers. It wasn't until i reached CIBC that they finally gave us the go ahead to open a joint account. Go to a different branch Sometimes they can be picky at certain branches but there's no reason why they can't do it (and, btw, proving your SIN number is optional - they are much pickier about it's privacy in Canada than even SSN's in the US - so having an actual card is absolutely not a requirement). |
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Application Filed: November 15 2010
File Transfer: February 2 2011
Interview: September 25 2011
RPRF Paid: October 4 2011
RPRF Processed/Buffalo informed: November 1 2011
Passport Req: January 20 2012
Landed: February 6 2012
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bbiery
Star Member
Posts: 64
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 04-10-2011
Doc's Request.: 5-3-2012
AOR Received.: 20-12-2011
Med's Request: 08-03-2012
Med's Done....: 20-09-2011
Passport Req..: 26-04-2012/Decision Made 14-05-2012
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« Reply #11696 on: May 09, 2012, 04:30:19 pm » |
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For reference, it took 2 weeks from NYC receiving my passport copy to me receiving the CORP. Here are more details.
4/23 - Copy of passport delivered at NYC by Fedex.
5/1 - COPR issued (as per the Issued date on COPR).
5/2 or 5/3 - Mailing Address on eCAS changed to from a full address to an address only contains city and country.
5/4 - eCAS Status changed from 'In Process' to 'Decision Made'.
5/8 - COPR arrived at Canadian address (regular mail).
Congrats mine arrived at fort Erie on the 26th I'm still waiting. Already spoke with my work though and have paperwork ready. Gonna be good to go back to work finally. |
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App received: Oct 4th
Sponsorship Approval: Dec 6th
AOR: Dec 20th
In Process: Feb 29th
Request for further documents: Feb 29th (needs common law union declaration even though it states differently in checklist)
Medical Results received: March 8
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Amoss
Hero Member
Posts: 328
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: LA
App. Filed.......: 10-01-2012
AOR Received.: 10-03-2012
File Transfer...: to Buffalo 20-03-2012 -- to LA 08-05-02012
Med's Done....: 20-12-2011
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 08-08-2012
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« Reply #11697 on: May 09, 2012, 07:56:48 pm » |
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Inspired by other members, I e-mailed Buffalo today as it's been nearly 2 months since our file was forwarded to them and we have yet to hear anything. In my e-mail I was very plain and simple. Basically: just that I was approved as the sponsor and file was transferred to them and here is our file number and UCI, our names, and asked about the file. This is the form letter I got back: Dear Madam / Sir,
For information about your sponsorship, please contact the Case Processing Centre (CPC) in Canada:
CPC Mississauga
P.O. Box 3000, Station A
Mississauga, ON
Canada
L5A 4N6
Fax (905) 803-7392
If you are residing in the USA, contact CPC Mississauga by fax or letter.
If you are in Canada, you can reach the Citizenship & Immigration Canada (CIC) call center at
1 888 242-2100
See also this CIC Web page:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/call.asp
I guess my mistake was mentioning my sponsorship approval? Totally threw them off? They read sponsorship and stopped reading there and just clicked option "2" of their standard form letters and sent?  |
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Isometry
Hero Member
Posts: 488
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo-->Seattle
App. Filed.......: Oct 28 2011
File Transfer...: Jan 9 2012-->Feb 9 2012
Med's Done....: Sept 19 2011
Passport Req..: March 21 2012
VISA ISSUED...: April 21 2012
LANDED..........: May 17th 2012
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« Reply #11698 on: May 09, 2012, 09:02:07 pm » |
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I went into the bank today to close my last account. I've noticed that "I'm moving out of the country and need to cancel my account" let me cut through all the "So we have this offer..." the reps are supposed to do to make you stay while cancelling my phone and internet accounts, so I led with that. Had to talk to a teller to get a couple money orders done, then a banker to get the account closed, then another teller to get the last bit withdrawn. What was cool is that by the time I walked out, basically everyone in the bank was like, "Have a safe trip! Have fun in Canada!" |
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moochops
Hero Member
Posts: 223
Ratings: +6
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 09-06-2011
Doc's Request.: 06-01-2012
AOR Received.: 24-08-2011
File Transfer...: 09-08-2011
Med's Request: new request 19-12-2012
Med's Done....: 24-10-2010 / 16-01-2013
Interview........: waived
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« Reply #11699 on: May 09, 2012, 09:02:35 pm » |
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I have a feeling you are the next:)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))0
Oh I really hope so  |
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