Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

[GOGOGO]

Maybe a better chance to hope for no snow in Buffalo in April/May than efficient/consistent updates in eCAS/communications from Buffalo?

Hi! So I got my sponsorship approval from CIC-M on March 20th and was informed our file was being transferred to Buffalo.. Well, as you know, that was over a month ago now (almost a month and a half) and we haven't received anything from Buffalo yet. How long does it usually take to get an AOR (or sign of life) from them?

Our e-cas was updated about a week ago and now says "medicals" received" but that's it. no "in process" or anything like that. I guess that is kind of a sign of life  but wouldn't mind the official "we have your app" letter

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After requesting status from Buffalo VO yesterday, I just got a reply email saying my file had been transferred to Seattle on March 28, 2012! I had never received a notice of that... Oh well. I guess you could add this to the spreadsheet? My CSQ application is in process now, they cashed the fee yesterday. On the phone today they said it could be 4-6 weeks before they send it. Also they're not sure they can send it to Seattle since my initial VO was Buffalo and it's Buffalo that is written on my sponsorship approval letter!! Another delay.  I guess this would justify my forwarding a copy of the CSQ I receive to Seattle myself...

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Also (sorry for the newbie question!), how can I add my timeline to the left margin/add a signature? The options are not available on my profile setup page...  Thanks!

[cgagnon]

Also (sorry for the newbie question!), how can I add my timeline to the left margin/add a signature? The options are not available on my profile setup page...  Thanks!

You have to get 10 posts in order for that option to unlock Keep writting!

[Rouge]

Hello
Can anyone tell me if I need pictures when I "Land"??
Thanks in advance

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Thank you cgagnon!

[cgagnon]

Thank you cgagnon!

No problem I was confused as well at the beginning!

[OhCanadiana]

Hello
Can anyone tell me if I need pictures when I "Land"??
Thanks in advance

You do not need photos - they process the PR Card request electronically based on your COPR photo

Happy landing!

[Rouge]

You do not need photos - they process the PR Card request electronically based on your COPR photo

Happy landing!

Cool! thanks

[Habsfan]

Hello everyone!

My american wife and I have finally completed and mailed the application in mid-March 2012. It's been about 7 weeks now, and still no letter confirming that they are processing our application. Anyone knows what the usual delays to get that letter are nowadays?

I'm mostly asking before we're taking a trip to the states in just a week! And we were hoping to get the letter before we leave to facilitate reentry to Canada after the trip.

To be honest we're a bit worried about the returning to Canada after our two weeks trip down there. She's been living with me in Canada for almost a year now (we had requested and received a 6-months visitor visa extension to cover this extended stay), and we're going to the states for only a couple of weeks and coming back. Most of her stuff is at her parents in the States and that's where her official address is until she can officially move here, so she doesn't have a lease at her name in the states. We'll be travelling light and by plane, but the tickets only conver the trip to the states and back, not her return to the states after her next stay (specifying this because I know the best bet is to have a two-way ticket so you have a return date). Would it be a good idea to plan the next trip to the states (in around 6 months or so) and buy the tickets now and bring the receipt with us to prove that she intends to be going back to the states before the 6 months expires? Or are we worrying for nothing here?

We'll have the CIC Application Fee receipt, Visa visitor extension to justify her current extended visit, Wedding Certificate, and Canada Post receipt for mailing the application in March, but that's pretty much all the documents we will have to convince border offiers that she is not intending to immigrate illegally. Should we expect it to be enough?

Thanks in advance for your advices and comments 

[Lasiar]

Hello All.
 I sent an email off yesterday to my MLA. giving him a bit of background on my application process and the lack of updates from the CIC or the VO dealing with our application.  He did respond back within 10 mins which I thought was great. He said he would look into my case, and see what he can do or at least find out for me. He said he would also speak the federal MP as well, as there were others inquiring also. So hears hoping for some good news or at least an update. let you all know what happens.  

Well I received a phone call from the MP office this afternoon. CIC told them that it was too early to ask about the status of my application and that it could take up to 18months?? I have never read that it could take that long out of the detroit/buffalo office. Has anyone else.. The MP is going to get back to them again for some more specific information, and also the person I spoke to stated alot of people have been complaining about the non information lack of updates to status on ecas or through the VO either. So disheartening to say the least if this 18month thing is true. does anyone know? thanks.

p.s I also noticed on the time line that myself and Muffy1 are the only 2 that have not received PPR.

[aminca]

We'll have the CIC Application Fee receipt, Visa visitor extension to justify her current extended visit, Wedding Certificate, and Canada Post receipt for mailing the application in March, but that's pretty much all the documents we will have to convince border offiers that she is not intending to immigrate illegally. Should we expect it to be enough?

I took all that with me plus I had my bank statement, my husband had our lease, and his letter of employment that showed he makes enough to support both of us. I had no issues. They were really nice.

I've been job hunting and I haven't heard a single thing. I'm getting a little discouraged and I've already been going crazy from lack of work. I'm worried lack of Canadian experience may be hurting me. I'm in a special field that there aren't a lot of people qualified for, and usually by now I would have heard something. Has anyone else been in this situation? Is there any hope? Should I dumb down the resume and try to get a survival job?

[Habsfan]

Well I received a phone call from the MP office this afternoon. CIC told them that it was too early to ask about the status of my application and that it could take up to 18months??

That sucks
That 18 months is for the whole process thought isn't it? I was mostly enquiring about the letter confirming that they received your application and are processing it.. if my memory is good, I think they were saying it normally takes around 5 weeks to get this letter.. hope we get it soon! And good luck on your application, hope it won't take that long!

I took all that with me plus I had my bank statement, my husband had our lease, and his letter of employment that showed he makes enough to support both of us. I had no issues. They were really nice.

Well thank you that is already a bit reassuring! I'll make sure to bring those other documents with us as well

As for the job hunting, I have no idea in what field you're looking for, but the last couple of months have been hard on the job market with all the layoffs in the Public Service and what not. Sadly the only advice I have regarding that is to keep trying.. I wish you all the luck in your research!

[muffy1]

Well I received a phone call from the MP office this afternoon. CIC told them that it was too early to ask about the status of my application and that it could take up to 18months?? I have never read that it could take that long out of the detroit/buffalo office. Has anyone else.. The MP is going to get back to them again for some more specific information, and also the person I spoke to stated alot of people have been complaining about the non information lack of updates to status on ecas or through the VO either. So disheartening to say the least if this 18month thing is true. does anyone know? thanks.

p.s I also noticed on the time line that myself and Muffy1 are the only 2 that have not received PPR.

Lasiar- I noticed that as well! We must be special I've been trying to get an update, as well, as I have not heard anything since Dec. 28th. We have an MP's office looking into it....it's been over a week since MP's office said they would look into it. Have not heard anything. I'm trying to be patient but it's so hard I just keep telling myself that someone else out there in this "PR process" needs their PPR/COPR/to be done with process more than I do and my turn will come

When I saw GOGOGO, bbiery, callisons, receiving PPR I thought I might be close lol. Oh well.

Our time will come, too, don't you worry. I'm just praying sooner than later. Keep me updated on your status and I'll do the same All the best!

[Lasiar]

Lasiar- I noticed that as well! We must be special I've been trying to get an update, as well, as I have not heard anything since Dec. 28th. We have an MP's office looking into it....it's been over a week since MP's office said they would look into it. Have not heard anything. I'm trying to be patient but it's so hard I just keep telling myself that someone else out there in this "PR process" needs their PPR/COPR/to be done with process more than I do and my turn will come

When I saw GOGOGO, bbiery, callisons, receiving PPR I thought I might be close lol. Oh well.

Our time will come, too, don't you worry. I'm just praying sooner than later. Keep me updated on your status and I'll do the same All the best!

Thanks Muffy1 I will keep u informed. I'm not sure I want to be "special" in this case.. LOL!!  But ya we gotta hang in there dont we.  Just want that request to come so badly.. as I know you do as well. Will let you know as soon as I hear something. take care.