calissons
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Posts: 57
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo-->SEA
App. Filed.......: Oct 2011
Interview........: Waived
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« Reply #10635 on: March 22, 2012, 06:45:38 pm » |
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Passport requested!!! Got the email today  Sooooo happy!!! Congrats! Just noticed your medical exam must have expired. Did you get an extension for landing? (Is is possible when you're outland?--> I see very conflicting things on forums. It's all over the place. Would really appreciate some clarifying answer on this... Thanks. And congrats again.. To AWOR Moonlightprancer, congrats on PPR. I'm curious what your letter stated (send passport/passport copy) because mine (LA) noted *only* the passport could be sent. There is absolutely no consistency to any part of this process.
Isn't Moonlightprancer talking about COPR and not PPR? Because people from visa-exempt countries just send photocopies. Or maybe I misunderstood something. Kiri:It seems great... I am not sure they care about the receipt for the FBI prints though  ... I smiled about the cat's receipt  (but it's cute!) but it seems like what people send. For your phone bill and stuff, it's normal that you can't go back for ever, and they understand it. |
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aminca
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Posts: 48
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 15-11-2011
AOR Received.: No AOR; Email from Buf on 15/3 says app is "in process"; Ecas updated to "In Process since March 15th" on 19/03
File Transfer...: 17-01-2012
Med's Done....: 03-11-2011
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 20-03-2012
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« Reply #10636 on: March 22, 2012, 08:25:53 pm » |
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Are the people who are still waiting in backlog the ones who didn't send in the RPRF with the initial application? I'm just wondering why there's such a huge difference. It seems like if Buffalo has to request even one thing your file is tossed aside and not looked at until months later.
I don't mean to pry but has this thread ever looked into why some people get approved faster than others? Is there significant education, work exp, age, or something that maybe fast tracks some people over the others?
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awor
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Posts: 608
Ratings: +5
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo -> LA
App. Filed.......: 26 Aug 2011
AOR Received.: 15 Dec 2011
File Transfer...: CPC-M to Buffalo: 03 Nov 2011 Buffalo to LA: 19 Jan 2012
Med's Done....: 11 Apr 2011 Ecas shows received 5 Mar 2012
Passport Req..: 7 Mar 2012 Decision Made: 1 Apr 2012
VISA ISSUED...: 29 Mar 2012 CORP Received: 19 Apr 2012
LANDED..........: Sumas: 25 April 2012 / PR Cards Received: 4 July 2012
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« Reply #10637 on: March 22, 2012, 10:04:48 pm » |
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To AWORIsn't Moonlightprancer talking about COPR and not PPR? Because people from visa-exempt countries just send photocopies. Or maybe I misunderstood something.
Some PPRs state copies are ok, but mine from LA only gave the option of sending the passports themselves. I know what the new "rules" say, but LA didn't give me an option. |
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calissons
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Posts: 57
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo-->SEA
App. Filed.......: Oct 2011
Interview........: Waived
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« Reply #10638 on: March 22, 2012, 10:15:07 pm » |
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Some PPRs state copies are ok, but mine from LA only gave the option of sending the passports themselves. I know what the new "rules" say, but LA didn't give me an option.
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Kiri
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Posts: 329
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Ottawa
App. Filed.......: 18-05-2012 - (Unprocessed RETURN 30-8-2012) App. Refiled...: 02-01-2013
Doc's Request.: 24-01-2013
AOR Received.: 23-01-2013 Mississauga 10-05-2013 Ottawa
File Transfer...: 19-02-2013
Med's Done....: 11-05-2012
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« Reply #10639 on: March 23, 2012, 12:23:46 am » |
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Kiri:It seems great... I am not sure they care about the receipt for the FBI prints though ... I smiled about the cat's receipt (but it's cute!) but it seems like what people send. For your phone bill and stuff, it's normal that you can't go back for ever, and they understand it. Thanks for responding! Yeah, I suppose they know that is paid for, haha. Yeah, my cat is named my last name in teh states, but the vet up here have her registered with his last name. It's cute. I add that to show that I do get some form of financial support from his family so I have connections. Thanks for the input, I'm looking for all I can get. |
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Jenny parsely
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« Reply #10640 on: March 23, 2012, 05:41:52 am » |
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Friends, I am in really complicated situation here.
My husband applied for my PR application, they received application on Dec 9.
I am indian citizen and we are living in USA on H1/H4. Now my husband is going to get job in Canada in 2 weeks and he has to give 2 weeks notice at current employer. So we have total 1 month and i am expecting PPR request soon.
So I just want to know that how long it will take to receive the passport back from Buffalo office. Can you please tell me how long they will take once they will receive my passport?
Thanks
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gypsy494
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Posts: 114
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 05-11-2011
AOR Received.: 08-11-2011
File Transfer...: 24-01-2012
Med's Done....: 12-10-2011
Interview........: WAIVED
Passport Req..: 21-03-2012
VISA ISSUED...: 23-04-2012
LANDED..........: 24-04-2012
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« Reply #10641 on: March 23, 2012, 08:40:52 am » |
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astegenga CONGRATS!!!!!!!!!
Jenny parsely It varies but I think a month.
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To love is to share life together
to build special plans just for two
then smile with pride
as one by one, dreams all come true.
At Last
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astegenga
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Posts: 21
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo / New York
App. Filed.......: 07-09-2011
AOR Received.: 09-01-2012
File Transfer...: 23-02-2012
Med's Done....: 01-04-2011
Passport Req..: 22-03-2012
VISA ISSUED...: 
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« Reply #10642 on: March 23, 2012, 10:38:32 am » |
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Congrats!Just noticed your medical exam must have expired. Did you get an extension for landing? (Is is possible when you're outland?--> I see very conflicting things on forums. It's all over the place. Would really appreciate some clarifying answer on this...
Thanks. And congrats again..
Yeah I was worried about this too. Because my husband and I were originally going to apply before getting married (as common law), my medicals and FBI clearance was done last spring. We decided to wait until we were married but it did put both the medicals and the FBI clearance as expiring at some point in the application process. Luckily the visa office didn't seem to mind. I wouldn't recommend this but it worked for me. I think there is very little consistency in general and it probably depends on the person looking at your file and what the rest of your application looks like. |
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astegenga
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Posts: 21
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo / New York
App. Filed.......: 07-09-2011
AOR Received.: 09-01-2012
File Transfer...: 23-02-2012
Med's Done....: 01-04-2011
Passport Req..: 22-03-2012
VISA ISSUED...:
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« Reply #10643 on: March 23, 2012, 10:52:18 am » |
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To add to the PPR discussion, this is what my PPR from the New York office says: If you and/or your dependent(s) hold a passport from a visa exempt country, this office will NOT require your/their passport(s) to finalize this case. Only submit the passport(s) for those persons who require a visa for Canada. For all others, submit a clear photocopy of every page in their valid passports. And here is the list of visa exempt countries: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp#exemptionsThe US is one of them so I believe this means I can send photocopies of the pages of my passport. |
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Rouge
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Posts: 95
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo ---> NY Visa office 29/2/2012
File Transfer...: NY Visa office 29/2/2012
Passport Req..: 19-03-2012
VISA ISSUED...: 29-03-2012
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« Reply #10644 on: March 23, 2012, 10:56:01 am » |
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To add to the PPR discussion, this is what my PPR from the New York office says: If you and/or your dependent(s) hold a passport from a visa exempt country, this office will NOT require your/their passport(s) to finalize this case. Only submit the passport(s) for those persons who require a visa for Canada. For all others, submit a clear photocopy of every page in their valid passports. And here is the list of visa exempt countries: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp#exemptionsThe US is one of them so I believe this means I can send photocopies of the pages of my passport. Yeah I received a letter with same indications, so I just mailed photo copies of ALL pages in my passport including cover. |
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calissons
Star Member
Posts: 57
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo-->SEA
App. Filed.......: Oct 2011
Interview........: Waived
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« Reply #10645 on: March 23, 2012, 11:03:57 am » |
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Thanks for sharing.
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York Region
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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 #10646 on: March 23, 2012, 11:59:11 am » |
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Lets count how many people from May 2011 still waiting:) i am number 1
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Moonlightprancer
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Posts: 33
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo Outland application
App. Filed.......: O7-11-2011
AOR Received.: 21-12-2011
File Transfer...: 19-01-2012 to Seattle
Med's Done....: 15-08-2011
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 16-03-2012
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« Reply #10647 on: March 23, 2012, 12:04:40 pm » |
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My request was the same. They also did not ask for photos like some people have had to do. I guess it all depends on country of origin and IO.
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moochops
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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 #10648 on: March 23, 2012, 12:07:46 pm » |
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kitchloo
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Posts: 68
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
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« Reply #10649 on: March 23, 2012, 12:31:45 pm » |
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Lets count how many people from May 2011 still waiting:) i am number 1
2 here. Maybe we should start our own thread. Misery loves company. lol |
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Married Dec. 2010
Application sent May 5/11
Approved as sponsor July 11/11
Application in process Oct. 11/11
RPRF Oct. 17/11. Interview waived.
PPR April 27/12
COPR June 5/12
Landed in Sarnia June 21/12
PR card Aug. 13/12
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