kelKel
Champion Member
Posts: 1300
Ratings: +61
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 06-10-2010
AOR Received.: 17-11-2010
File Transfer...: 04-11-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 28-02-2011
LANDED..........: 03-03-2011
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« Reply #2115 on: November 26, 2010, 09:10:29 pm » |
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SaugaBoss so sorry to hear about that. That's insane. Try to be positive. The 20 months is probably the maximum time needed to finish checks. You have a clear background and you've lived in the States your entire life so hopefully it's very quick. Try to take a deep breath!
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SaugaBoss
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« Reply #2116 on: November 26, 2010, 09:27:13 pm » |
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im complaining to SIRC.... so Canada's security is relid on CSIS who doesnt even know the gender of the person who's background check they r doing WOW realllllll smart  |
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kerianne
Hero Member
Posts: 223
Ratings: +4
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo, NY
App. Filed.......: April 27, 2010
Doc's Request.: November 18, 2010
AOR Received.: August 6, 2010
File Transfer...: June 1, 2010
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: March 21, 2011
VISA ISSUED...: March 30, 2011
LANDED..........: April 29, 2011
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« Reply #2117 on: November 27, 2010, 03:44:02 pm » |
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Vervain, I'm sorry to hear that you are STILL dealing with problems with immigration, when you have already been approved! So stupid!
And Sauga, that is freaking ridiculous! I'd like to write them a letter and complain too about the whole process! This is freaking ridiculous!
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Hope and prayer is keeping me strong  Good luck to all those waiting news!! |
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pmary
Star Member
Posts: 92
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 13-01-2011
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« Reply #2118 on: November 27, 2010, 04:13:12 pm » |
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Dear Friends
I have a question .
If I a temporary residence of Canada can I apply via Buffalo Visa office ? or only US citizen can apply outlan Buffalo ?
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SaugaBoss
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« Reply #2119 on: November 27, 2010, 04:14:09 pm » |
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Dralon
Hero Member
Posts: 235
Ratings: +4
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 17-02-2010
AOR Received.: 01-06-2010
Med's Done....: 23-11-2009
Passport Req..: 28-02-2010
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« Reply #2120 on: November 27, 2010, 07:19:24 pm » |
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poor Sauga i feel your pain on my side nothing for the whole week... monday i will be back in Canada away from my sweetie and back to work and fighting immigration idiotic system
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App Sent to Mississauga: Feb 15 2010
Sponsor Approved : April 23
MICC Sent: April 29
CSQ Received: May 12
AOR Received: ~June 1st
Buffalo: in process may 26 2010
Buffalo lost the csq; lost 5 months of process time
PPR: February 28, 2010
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adetia9
Star Member
Posts: 164
Ratings: +4
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: USA Outland - Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 25-03-2010
AOR Received.: 03-05-2010
File Transfer...: 03-05-2010
Med's Done....: 30-11-2009
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 09-03-2011
LANDED..........: 04-08-2011
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« Reply #2121 on: November 28, 2010, 03:37:49 pm » |
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Still no news here.
Debating ordering the CAIPS notes or whatnot -- my only hesitation is that I've heard this can slow you down in process... anyone know?
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02-24-10 Fees paid
03-25-10 PR App sent to CPC-M
03-29-10 App received at CPC-M
05-03-10 Sponsorship Approval Letter Received
06-08-10 In process at Buffalo
03-09-11 PASSPORT REQUEST
04-08-11 Landed!!
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jmni1
Star Member
Posts: 165
Ratings: +8
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo, NY
App. Filed.......: 28-05-2010
AOR Received.: 19-08-2010
File Transfer...: 28-06-2010
Med's Done....: 19-04-2010
Interview........: 31-01-2011
Passport Req..: 31-01-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 31-01-2011
LANDED..........: 01-02-2011
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« Reply #2122 on: November 28, 2010, 08:23:51 pm » |
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Ordering CAIPS notes does not slow down ur file. They are the notes that the IO puts in the computer system about your file. Ordering them does not require holding your actual file just accessing the computer. I just ordered mine and the request is sent to Ottawa not Buffalo. So no need to worry about slowing things down. Also it only costs 5.00 to order them if you are in Canada. I have heard it take about 4 weeks to get the copy. simple 1 page form sign and include a check or money order. http://immipedia.ca/Ordering_FOSS_and_CAIPS_notes link to ordering information send to this address Citizenship and Immigration Canada Access to Information and Privacy Coordinator Narono Building 360 Laurier Avenue West, 10th Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 1L1 |
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5/28 rcvd 6/28 appr CPC-M 8/19 AOR ecas 8/30 Mail 8/23 CSQ rcv 1/31 Buffalo Interview 2/1 landed ![Lilypie First Birthday tickers](http://lb1m.lilypie.com/39EYm4.png" width="200" height="80" border="0) |
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MexiCana
Star Member
Posts: 124
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 14-04-2010
Doc's Request.: 05-10-2010
AOR Received.: 11-06-2010
File Transfer...: 17-05-2010
Med's Done....: 17-02-2010
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 18-02-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 22-02-2011
LANDED..........: 22-02-2011
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« Reply #2123 on: November 28, 2010, 11:48:51 pm » |
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Dear Friends
I have a question .
If I a temporary residence of Canada can I apply via Buffalo Visa office ? or only US citizen can apply outlan Buffalo ?
Yes, if you meet the requirements. You can apply via Buffalo if you have been lawfully admitted to Canada or the United States for a period of at least one year. That means you need to have been in Canada for a minimum of one year at the time of your application and you need to have been been admitted on a visa that was at least one year in duration. That is what is meant by "lawfully admitted for a period of at least one year." |
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App filed: April 14, 2010
Sponsorship approved: May 17, 2010
In Process (Buffalo): June 11, 2010
Additional document requested: October 5, 2010
e-CAS = "Decision made" February 8, 2011
PPR: February 18
Visa issued and landed: February 22
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USA2BCCANADA
Star Member
Posts: 62
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 12-07-2010
AOR Received.: 01-09-2010
Med's Done....: 01-05-2010
Interview........: WAIVED
Passport Req..: 21-9-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 1-10-2010
LANDED..........: 30-11-2010
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« Reply #2124 on: November 29, 2010, 09:23:43 am » |
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Well, I'm off to start my journey towards the border today and will land tomorrow early afternoon. I'll let you all know how it goes once we get internet up in the new house. Thank you all for advice and understanding through this crazy time in all of our lives.
I hope everyone has a great week!
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From date application filed until Visa issued was 81 days!!!
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scylla
VIP Member
Posts: 9167
Ratings: +215
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 28-05-2010
AOR Received.: 19-08-2010
File Transfer...: 28-06-2010
Passport Req..: 01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 05-10-2010
LANDED..........: 05-10-2010
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« Reply #2125 on: November 29, 2010, 09:32:14 am » |
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pmary -
If you apply via Buffalo - there's always a chance that you may be called for an interview. If you are, this interview will take place in the US. Do you hold a passport from a country that allows you to enter the US without a visa? Or would you require a visa to visit the US? If you require a visa, then I would recommend against going through Buffalo. A few people on this board were unable to attend their Buffalo interviews (because the US would not grant them a visit visa) and they had to abandon their applications and start complete from scratch as a result. Canada will not move your interview to a different country.
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amnarb
Member
Posts: 16
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 10-09-2010
AOR Received.: dated: 18-10-2010
Med's Done....: 30-08-2010
Passport Req..: 08-11-2010
VISA ISSUED...: issued: 08-11-2010: received 29-11-2010
LANDED..........: 01-12-2010
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« Reply #2126 on: November 29, 2010, 12:23:21 pm » |
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received my visa from Fort Erie in the mail today!, Probably going to go land on Wednesday!
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Meds done: 8-30-10
App sent: 9-8-10
App received: 9-10-10
Sponsor approval: 10-06-10
In Process at Buffalo: 10-18-10
AOR received: 11-4-10; dated 10-18-10
PPR: 11-9-10
Visa Received: 11-29-10
Landed: 12-1-2010
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SaugaBoss
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« Reply #2127 on: November 29, 2010, 12:57:41 pm » |
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does anyone remember what the percentages were for Buffalo processing times?
like 30% is 4 months...what was the rest
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scylla
VIP Member
Posts: 9167
Ratings: +215
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 28-05-2010
AOR Received.: 19-08-2010
File Transfer...: 28-06-2010
Passport Req..: 01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...: 05-10-2010
LANDED..........: 05-10-2010
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« Reply #2128 on: November 29, 2010, 01:07:34 pm » |
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I thought it used to be:
30% - 4 months
50% - 6 months
80% - 10 months
But I could certainly be mistaken...
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AllisonVSC
Champion Member
Posts: 1460
Ratings: +58
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo - Conjugal Partner
App. Filed.......: 11-08-2009
Interview........: waived
VISA ISSUED...: 04-11-2009
LANDED..........: 04-11-2009
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« Reply #2129 on: November 29, 2010, 01:11:14 pm » |
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quoted from Kerianne...
Still waiting to get the letter to see exactly what it reads. I'm a littler erked at my "friends" right now too.
Since high school as anybody knows, you lose a lot of contact with people and close friends don't become so close anymore. I lost a couple of close friends when I moved to Canada, and it sucks because the people that would probably provide the best letters of declaration for me don't even talk to me anymore barely. So after posting a thread on facebook asking for letters and statements and having only a few people reply is VERY irritating. I'm not very close with my family, and the ones that I am already added stuff into my initial application. I am stressing out because I feel like I'm not going to have enough to prove the IO otherwise. I hope that he/she will. I am thinking about including this in my letter to the IO dicussing that I have a very small circle of friends and family, and hopefully that will be enough?
Kerianne, I suggest you follow up in a more personal way with your friends regarding those letters of declaration. I'm not sure how you put it on facebook but if it was just in your status it could very well be the case that they assume someone else will come through for you.
When I asked my family members they were very concerned about not knowing what to write and add to that it was a government document so I think they were a bit intimidated. But when I explained the purpose and how important it was given the conjugal class we applied in they understood and were (some still reluctantly) willing to help.
Maybe if you called those one or two close friends you lost when you moved to Canada (a) they would be glad to hear from you and (b) would be willing to write one given that you are required to provide more evidence in order to get your application approved.
What other evidences have you come up with, by the way?
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