prophet3
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Posts: 86
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buf
App. Filed.......: May 25
AOR Received.: June 29
File Transfer...: July 11
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« Reply #12075 on: June 01, 2012, 10:53:40 pm » |
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I guess buffalo consulate is closed and applications are being tranfered, lol,  , |
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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 #12076 on: June 01, 2012, 10:57:34 pm » |
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I guess buffalo consulate is closed and applications are being tranfered, lol, , Yup, all the information can be found: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/us-outland-applicants-thread-t106068.0.html - links to the article on the closing. |
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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 #12077 on: June 02, 2012, 11:22:50 pm » |
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For your information, I put my car (with VIN#) on the B4A form as a 'good to follow'. When I landed, custom officer didn't ask to see the title document at all. If you haven't decided whether you're going to buy it or not, you may want to consider putting it on the 'goods to follow' list. I have a leased car in the usa that i am thinking of purchasing but haven't purchased it yet. Can i include that in the B4 form although its not technically mine yet. Also what would happen if i do mention it on the B4 form and then do not buy it. Would i have to pay a penalty for it?
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silver-2
Full Member
Posts: 44
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: CPP Ottawa
App. Filed.......: June 4, 2012
AOR Received.: July 20, 2012
File Transfer...: Aug. 1, 2012
Med's Done....: Mar. 15, 2012
Interview........: (waived)
Passport Req..: Jan. 21, 2013
VISA ISSUED...: Jan. 24, 2013
LANDED..........: Feb. 18, 2013
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« Reply #12078 on: June 03, 2012, 10:29:43 pm » |
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More dumb questions...mailed my application on Friday (May 31).
Will CIC confirm receipt? How will they do this, via email or letter? What's does "AOR" stand for?
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parker24
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Posts: 2971
Ratings: +57
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo, NY --> Los Angeles, CA
App. Filed.......: 06-03-2012
File Transfer...: 05-06-2012
Med's Done....: 16-11-2011
Passport Req..: 16-11-2012
LANDED..........: 04-01-2013
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« Reply #12079 on: June 03, 2012, 10:36:48 pm » |
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More dumb questions...mailed my application on Friday (May 31).
Will CIC confirm receipt? How will they do this, via email or letter? What's does "AOR" stand for?
If you're lucky enough you will get an AOR (Acknowledgement of receipt) otherwise, you get nothing until stage one has been approved.. which sucks! |
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silver-2
Full Member
Posts: 44
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: CPP Ottawa
App. Filed.......: June 4, 2012
AOR Received.: July 20, 2012
File Transfer...: Aug. 1, 2012
Med's Done....: Mar. 15, 2012
Interview........: (waived)
Passport Req..: Jan. 21, 2013
VISA ISSUED...: Jan. 24, 2013
LANDED..........: Feb. 18, 2013
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« Reply #12080 on: June 04, 2012, 08:53:39 am » |
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If you're lucky enough you will get an AOR (Acknowledgement of receipt) otherwise, you get nothing until stage one has been approved.. which sucks!
Thanks...I was going to guess AOR meant an "Application on Record" letter, so glad I wasn't too far off. |
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mapleleafs2011
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« Reply #12081 on: June 04, 2012, 10:00:02 am » |
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More dumb questions...mailed my application on Friday (May 31).
Will CIC confirm receipt? How will they do this, via email or letter? What's does "AOR" stand for?
Only acknowledgement I received was I myself have been approved of a sponsor and they will now evaluate my spouse. (Short answer: No) |
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alf+jlh
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Posts: 383
Ratings: +5
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: LA
App. Filed.......: Jan 6, 2012
AOR Received.: CIC-M:Feb 21, 2012
File Transfer...: Mar 21, 2012
Med's Done....: Dec 16, 2011
Interview........: N/A
Passport Req..: June 14, 2012
VISA ISSUED...: July 13, 2012
LANDED..........: July 26, 2012
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« Reply #12082 on: June 04, 2012, 10:58:56 am » |
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More dumb questions...mailed my application on Friday (May 31).
Will CIC confirm receipt? How will they do this, via email or letter? What's does "AOR" stand for?
When I spoke to an agent back in march she told me new policy was for everyone to receive AOR...I was a "lucky one" as Parker said but clearly, and not surprisingly the agent was wrong as he second half of January applicants did not get AOR. If you do get or awesome but don't stress waiting for it....  |
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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 #12083 on: June 04, 2012, 11:19:31 am » |
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For your information, I put my car (with VIN#) on the B4A form as a 'good to follow'. When I landed, custom officer didn't ask to see the title document at all. If you haven't decided whether you're going to buy it or not, you may want to consider putting it on the 'goods to follow' list.
Samething here. |
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Medicals Recieved
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oreidapennsyltucky
Star Member
Posts: 59
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: Sept. 13, 2011
AOR Received.: Nov. 23, 2011
Med's Done....: June 14, 2011
Passport Req..: May 1, 2012
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« Reply #12084 on: June 04, 2012, 11:38:12 am » |
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Just an update on my file for anyone who is in a similar situation:
I emailed Buffalo since they have had my PP since May 3 and my medicals come up on a year on June 14. I received a generic response that indicated my file had probably been transfered to Detroit. I emailed Detroit and received another generic response, this time that said they only respond to emergency inquiries.
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OhCanadiana
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« Reply #12085 on: June 04, 2012, 11:42:59 am » |
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I have a leased car in the usa that i am thinking of purchasing but haven't purchased it yet. Can i include that in the B4 form although its not technically mine yet. Also what would happen if i do mention it on the B4 form and then do not buy it. Would i have to pay a penalty for it?
While there is no penalty if you include items on the B4 and then change your mind and don't end up importing them, the issue is that you must have owned, used, and possessed the items on your B4. In fact, the B4 (which you'll need to sign) states right above the signature box: "Settler (Tariff item No. 9807.00.00) I hereby declare that I have read and qualify for the provisions of tariff item No. 9807.00.00 and that: 1.I am entering Canada with the intention of establishing, for the first time, a permanent residence for a period in excess of 12 months and I arrived in Canada on __________________ . 2.With the exception of wedding gifts, bride's trousseau, alcoholic beverages and tobacco products described in the Tariff Item No. 9807.00.00 Exemption Order, all
household and personal effects imported or to be imported by me under this
tariff item have actually been owned, possessed, and used abroad by me prior to
the date of my arrival in Canada. 3.All goods imported are my personal or household property and they will not be used in Canada for any commercial purpose. 4.If any item is sold or otherwise disposed of in Canada within 12 months of the date of its importation, I will notify a CBSA Office of such fact and pay all duties owing at the time. Source: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/b4-eng.pdf |
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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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kitchloo
Star Member
Posts: 68
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
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« Reply #12086 on: June 04, 2012, 11:55:31 am » |
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Just an update on my file for anyone who is in a similar situation:
I emailed Buffalo since they have had my PP since May 3 and my medicals come up on a year on June 14. I received a generic response that indicated my file had probably been transfered to Detroit. I emailed Detroit and received another generic response, this time that said they only respond to emergency inquiries.
Oh great. We are in the same boat. Those who have sent their passports to Buffalo recently, please update us and let us know when you get them back. So now our passports are being held hostage and my husband can't travel or look for work till he gets his back. Lovely. |
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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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Lasiar
Hero Member
Posts: 225
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo/Detroit
App. Filed.......: 09-09-2011
Doc's Request.: 02-22-2012
AOR Received.: 12-09-2011
File Transfer...: 11-15-2011
Med's Request: medical extension 07-06-12 request sent by VO
Med's Done....: 13-06-2011
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 16-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...: COPR 16-08-12
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« Reply #12087 on: June 04, 2012, 12:14:38 pm » |
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Oh great. We are in the same boat. Those who have sent their passports to Buffalo recently, please update us and let us know when you get them back.
So now our passports are being held hostage and my husband can't travel or look for work till he gets his back. Lovely.
Hey guys, my husbands PP has been in Detroit since May 22/12.. with a landing date of June 13/12. we have emailed and got the generic response as well.. We still have not received anything back from Detroit... Very frustrating and nerve racking to say the least. |
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All of life is a journey; which paths we take, what we look back on, and what we look forward to is up to us. We determine our destination, what kind of road we will take to get there, and how happy we are when we get there.
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oreidapennsyltucky
Star Member
Posts: 59
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: Sept. 13, 2011
AOR Received.: Nov. 23, 2011
Med's Done....: June 14, 2011
Passport Req..: May 1, 2012
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« Reply #12088 on: June 04, 2012, 12:18:18 pm » |
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Hey guys, my husbands PP has been in Detroit since May 22/12.. with a landing date of June 13/12. we have emailed and got the generic response as well.. We still have not received anything back from Detroit... Very frustrating and nerve racking to say the least.
They gave you a landing date before they sent your COPR? I really wish I had sent copies of my PP rather than the actual document. If they're going to take months to process my COPR, I'd like to at least be able to visit my husband. This has turned into a nightmare.  |
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parker24
Champion Member
Posts: 2971
Ratings: +57
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo, NY --> Los Angeles, CA
App. Filed.......: 06-03-2012
File Transfer...: 05-06-2012
Med's Done....: 16-11-2011
Passport Req..: 16-11-2012
LANDED..........: 04-01-2013
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« Reply #12089 on: June 04, 2012, 12:18:44 pm » |
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Hey guys, my husbands PP has been in Detroit since May 22/12.. with a landing date of June 13/12. we have emailed and got the generic response as well.. We still have not received anything back from Detroit... Very frustrating and nerve racking to say the least.
I would call CIC and see what they tell you. |
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