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 #12045 on: June 01, 2012, 12:22:06 am » |
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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 #12046 on: June 01, 2012, 02:54:04 am » |
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Yeah I am kind of lost here... Maybe it's because they put a visitor record on my passport last time I crossed the border (I have quite a few Canadian stamps on my passport... and the border agents said the visitor record allowed me me to stay for 8 months in Canada - I quote: "until you're are done with PR so you don't need to leave the country while it's processing" - but I didn't need it because I am leaving Canada in less than 6 months anyway...). I just don't understand... aren't we allowed to visit our spouses while our file is being processed? what did I do wrong... I was so happy... About you moochops, I was checking the past updates, and I am sorry you have no good news either... |
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nsr
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Posts: 65
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: buffalo
App. Filed.......: 28-11-2011
AOR Received.: 8-01-2012(Mississauga) 28-03-2012 (buffalo)
File Transfer...: 26-01-2012
Med's Done....: Sept 2011
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« Reply #12047 on: June 01, 2012, 09:49:43 am » |
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Hey guys
A email from buffalo saying an initial analysis has been completed and personal interview is required. This email I got a month ago. Just curious what's included in initial analysis, I mean is everything done like background check and all just the decision on genuine relationship is pending?
Any ideas?
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krista2011
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« Reply #12048 on: June 01, 2012, 10:19:06 am » |
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Just a heads up, I sent an email to Buffalo through their website yesterday and got a response this morning, even though the email bounced yesterday when I sent it. So they must have people there tying up loose ends so to speak.
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GOGOGO
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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 #12049 on: June 01, 2012, 10:27:04 am » |
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It may be another CIC office taken over the Buffalo mailbox? Just a heads up, I sent an email to Buffalo through their website yesterday and got a response this morning, even though the email bounced yesterday when I sent it. So they must have people there tying up loose ends so to speak.
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GOGOGO
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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 #12050 on: June 01, 2012, 10:28:09 am » |
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You may want to try ordering GCMS to see if there is any clue. Hey guys
A email from buffalo saying an initial analysis has been completed and personal interview is required. This email I got a month ago. Just curious what's included in initial analysis, I mean is everything done like background check and all just the decision on genuine relationship is pending?
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GOGOGO
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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 #12051 on: June 01, 2012, 10:32:37 am » |
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Canadian immigration shouldn't need anything from the US immigration, unless... 1) you're doing flagpoling then they would expect to see a 'refused entry' note from the US side, or, 2) if you are importing the car then you have to export it from the US side first and hence document about the export. I have a quick question. At the time of landing in Canada, do we need to inform the US immigration as well and are we suppose to take any forms from the US immigration and submit it to the Canadian Immigration?
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krista2011
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« Reply #12052 on: June 01, 2012, 10:46:30 am » |
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It was from the Buffalo address and they said that our documents were being prepared and should be sent today from the Buffalo office. Just thought I'd put it out there to let people know that their passports haven't been completely forgotten about.
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Calgary-Bound
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Posts: 420
Ratings: +3
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 14/2/2011
AOR Received.: 15/3/2011
File Transfer...: 24/2/2011
Med's Done....: 27/9/2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 02/04/2012
LANDED..........: 28/04/2012
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« Reply #12053 on: June 01, 2012, 11:27:15 am » |
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Buffalo has had my passport since May 3rd and my medicals expire in two-weeks. Given that we are now able to extend our medicals and that the Buffalo office is closing, does anyone have a suggestion about how I should convey to CIC that if they don't send my passport back in the next few days that I need to extend my medicals? I've emailed CPP-Ottawa, but I doubt they will ever respond.
My experience with the medical extensionwas that I contacted my MP and she looked into it.The answer she got was that I had to have proof of being in Canada since I got my medicals done.So I had to send them copies of my work visa,bank statements,and stamps in my passport.They said if I wouldnt have been in Canada the whole time that I would have to redo the medicals. |
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In process September 7th
Medicals Recieved
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Calgary-Bound
Hero Member
Posts: 420
Ratings: +3
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 14/2/2011
AOR Received.: 15/3/2011
File Transfer...: 24/2/2011
Med's Done....: 27/9/2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 02/04/2012
LANDED..........: 28/04/2012
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« Reply #12054 on: June 01, 2012, 11:31:35 am » |
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nightmare...
I got my PPR a month ago, sent photocopies of my passport (right away a month ago too), and now (while I was thinking I'd receive my COPR any day in the mail now), I've just received an email from the VO requesting a criminal check from Canada to continue the processing of my application...(I am currently visiting in Canada - but visa exempt)... so I guess I am not done...
... I have never heard of this from anyone that I can remember since ive been on this sight.I was In Canada for a yearand a half before I got my PPR.I was hear on a work visa expired a couple months after I moved hear,then I stayed for 6months and then I drove to the border and they gave me a visitor visa for the rest of my time.They gave me the runaround for about a year and five months but never heard that one. |
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avocadosandcheese
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Posts: 108
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo/Ottawa/LA???
App. Filed.......: Jan-05-2012
AOR Received.: Never.
File Transfer...: March-28-2012...supposedly
Med's Done....: August-15-2011
Passport Req..: June-27-2012
VISA ISSUED...: July-5-2012
LANDED..........: July-25-2012
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« Reply #12055 on: June 01, 2012, 11:37:16 am » |
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nightmare...
I got my PPR a month ago, sent photocopies of my passport (right away a month ago too), and now (while I was thinking I'd receive my COPR any day in the mail now), I've just received an email from the VO requesting a criminal check from Canada to continue the processing of my application...(I am currently visiting in Canada - but visa exempt)... so I guess I am not done...
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I am sooo sorry! My heart goes out to you! I don't understand this. Why can't they do the check themselves? Don't they have access to their own systems? I am so sorry!! Let us know if you hear more of a reason! |
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mapleleafs2011
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« Reply #12056 on: June 01, 2012, 11:59:49 am » |
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Oh, Ambber29  I'm sorry to hear that. Did they provide any info on when they are rescheduling it for? Hopefully very soon ... If you order your CAIPS/GCMS notes, you can see notes indicating what triggered the interview. It may be worth exploring if you can submit any info to address their concerns. Good luck! I hope this gets sorted out quickly. ETA: just saw the letter BTW, there's someone over on the newer US forum - link at http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/us-outland-applicants-thread-t106068.0.html;msg1498649#msg1498649 - who also has an interview scheduled. You may want to head over and compare notes with AW2011 and share info given all the changes. How come you didn't do your interview in Seattle to begin with  I believe there's an option where you can request the interview to take place. |
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« Reply #12057 on: June 01, 2012, 12:38:30 pm » |
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How come you didn't do your interview in Seattle to begin with I believe there's an option where you can request the interview to take place. The interview was conducted by whichever VO was processing your file. They explicitly stated they couldn't promise it would be the closest one Hopefully it will be rescheduled for them in Seattle, though  |
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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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« Reply #12058 on: June 01, 2012, 12:41:57 pm » |
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Hey guys
A email from buffalo saying an initial analysis has been completed and personal interview is required. This email I got a month ago. Just curious what's included in initial analysis, I mean is everything done like background check and all just the decision on genuine relationship is pending?
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I second GOGOGO's suggestion to get your CAIPS/GCMS notes. The background check and security check usually aren't finalized until the very end. The interview is either means you were randomly selected for a QA check or that they have questions on your eligibility (often genuine relationship but could be something else). The notes in your CAIPS/GCMS notes should give you a more detailed sense of the purpose of your interview. The link to get CAIPS/GCMS notes is available at http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/index.php?action=post;quote=1492187;topic=106068.0;num_replies=111;sesc=4a0d80b73b59cabd3da9cb18e23b3f5e |
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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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« Reply #12059 on: June 01, 2012, 12:45:17 pm » |
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My experience with the medical extensionwas that I contacted my MP and she looked into it.The answer she got was that I had to have proof of being in Canada since I got my medicals done.So I had to send them copies of my work visa,bank statements,and stamps in my passport.They said if I wouldnt have been in Canada the whole time that I would have to redo the medicals.
There's also a new Bulletin indicating that visa officers can now request an 12 month extension if the application processing is ready for approval witin 15 months of the original medical exam and the only thing stopping the application from final approved and PPR is the expiration of your medical results (or ability to reasonably land within the initial year-long validity). I posted the bulletin over at http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/medical-exam-validity-extension-for-additional-12-months-new-cic-bulletin-t106229.15.html. Someone already reported using it to request that the VO request the extension (after they requested a new medical exam) and they agreed to do so  |
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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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