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« Reply #3210 on: March 17, 2011, 06:47:10 am » |
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Well, I'm here! 1 HSBC Centre! I'm the first one here. I think I took the wrong elevator... two security people told me to turn around and take another elevator to the lobby, and wait for CIC to come and get me. I'm enjoying some Timmies right now. <3 my Timmy Tims.  That much coffee and the excitement - you will be bouncing off the walls  |
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Hoping for an immigration stream for everyone with this tattoo on their thigh  I provide opinions drawn from experience - I am not a lawyer. Questions? - Check Immipedia http://immipedia.ca |
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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 #3211 on: March 17, 2011, 06:50:12 am » |
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Well, I'm here! 1 HSBC Centre! I'm the first one here. I think I took the wrong elevator... two security people told me to turn around and take another elevator to the lobby, and wait for CIC to come and get me. I'm enjoying some Timmies right now. <3 my Timmy Tims. Woooowww. You're there even before we were. Super early. I would go wait at the bottom of the escalator closer to to 7:30. Some people will just line up at 7:30 upstairs at the right side of the front desk upstairs where they sign you in and be first. |
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buffalo-toronto
Hero Member
Posts: 215
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: BUF
App. Filed.......: 03-02-2011
AOR Received.: August 2011
File Transfer...: 01-03-2011
Med's Done....: 29-01-2011
Interview........: Waived
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« Reply #3212 on: March 17, 2011, 08:39:25 am » |
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Hey Tree,
Sorry for taking so long to write back. I got it via regular mail.
I left Chicago at 3PM.... got to Buffalo at 3AM.
No offense to any New Yorkers, but this... place... sucks.
CIC chose a perfect hell for our applications to sit and rot for months at a time.
I'm running on roughly 2 hours of sleep. I'm heading to the Consulate in a little bit, hoping to be first in line.
Ugh.
Pharoh, I studied in Buffalo so I very well know what u mean. HSBC center is the only saving grace in that downtown, seems like no one has touched it since 1950s. Brings back memories of visiting HSBC center for Visitors visa, hopefully will be there soon for PPR. Good luck for today!! |
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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 #3213 on: March 17, 2011, 09:15:35 am » |
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Does anybody have a box of kleenex. Still nothing for me.  Congrats to all those who got PPRs tho... I'm starting to feel like I am the only person left from the beginning of 2010. wahh. PS. I know I've read on here before how to order CAIPS and I've put it off more than I wanted to. But I need to order ASAP and see what's going on. Does anybody have a link for the form and which number to fax it to? Thanks in advance. I am so sorry that you are still waiting. I keep checking this thread hoping to see that you have received PPR. I want to see everyone from our cohort landed before I retire from this thread. Sending speedy processing vibes your way. |
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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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janamay1967
Star Member
Posts: 74
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 17-03-2011
Nomination.....: 18-04-2011
AOR Received.: 28-04-2011
Med's Done....: 14-03-2011
Passport Req..: 16-11-2011
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« Reply #3214 on: March 17, 2011, 09:55:08 am » |
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Hi! My Canadian husband and I got married on February 19th 2011. I am American wanting to immigrate with my 2 children from a previous marriage. We just sent our application in TODAY!
No health problems
Legal custody clear
all hoops jumped though
I am so pleased to see that the processing times from Buffalo seem to be shorter than the 12 months the immigration website posts.
I teach high school and REALLY want to be able to land before the next school year begins! Is 6 months a ridiculous expectation?
I sent absolutely EVERY possible piece of documentation in and crossed every T and dotted every i!
Are there any stories about timeline that fit my situation?
Thanks!
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linalizzie
Star Member
Posts: 109
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo, NY
App. Filed.......: 30-07-2010
Doc's Request.: NA
AOR Received.: 30-08-2010
File Transfer...: 30-08-2010
Med's Request: N/A - SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION
Med's Done....: 22-02-2011 (original 18-02-2010)
Interview........: WAIVED
Passport Req..: 16-03-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 07-04-2011
LANDED..........: 15-06-2011
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« Reply #3215 on: March 17, 2011, 10:24:30 am » |
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Hi! My Canadian husband and I got married on February 19th 2011. I am American wanting to immigrate with my 2 children from a previous marriage. We just sent our application in TODAY!
No health problems
Legal custody clear
all hoops jumped though
I am so pleased to see that the processing times from Buffalo seem to be shorter than the 12 months the immigration website posts.
I teach high school and REALLY want to be able to land before the next school year begins! Is 6 months a ridiculous expectation?
I sent absolutely EVERY possible piece of documentation in and crossed every T and dotted every i!
Are there any stories about timeline that fit my situation?
Thanks!
Hey Janamay, I was married on 07-08-2009 and we submitted our application on 07-29-2010. I have a child from a previous marriage and we have no health problems. I'm in my mid-thirties. I have seen lots of people get through Buffalo in 6 months - but I'm still waiting. I got a call from the Consulate's office last week (they left a msg) and part of the msg was that they are trying to finalize my file. Did you get a notarized letter of consent from your children's father to move permanently to Canada? It's been a while since I'd gone to the website that offers the timeline - the last time I checked, it indicated most files are processed within 11 months? I don't think it would be much longer than 6 months. Lina |
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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 #3216 on: March 17, 2011, 10:55:19 am » |
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Your case seems pretty straight forward, it seems like most people are receiving their visas on a 3-7 months average. Though you should be prepared for worst case scenario. I was sure that I was going to be able to get mine within 6 months and I'm just a few weeks short of 12 months now. Though I have applied under conjugal partners because I could not meet the 1 year cohabitation period required for commonlaw because I have been attending University in the states. (which could be why there has been a delay, who knows) I am 21, my spouse is 32, we have been together for about 3 years now. Anyways. Not trying to burst your bubble, I'm sure you'll be fine. Just be aware that it could happen unfortunately. (Hope that helps!) Good luck! I am so sorry that you are still waiting. I keep checking this thread hoping to see that you have received PPR. I want to see everyone from our cohort landed before I retire from this thread.
Sending speedy processing vibes your way.
Thanks that's so sweet of you! You just made my day. I've just filled out my CAIPS and am sending it off today as soon as I can get to a fax machine. Happy St. Patrick's Day! Don't forget to wear green! *Cyber pinch* if you forgot to wear green  Cheers! |
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Hope and prayer is keeping me strong Good luck to all those waiting news!! |
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scylla
VIP Member
Posts: 9200
Ratings: +216
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 #3217 on: March 17, 2011, 12:02:22 pm » |
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I teach high school and REALLY want to be able to land before the next school year begins! Have you investigated the teaching certification requirements for the province you plan to live in? In some/most provinces, you must have Canadian teaching certification to teach in a regular high school. |
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chess101
Star Member
Posts: 103
Ratings: +2
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 18-08-10
AOR Received.: 07-10-10
File Transfer...: 10-09-10
Med's Request: Done Before
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: Sept 07
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« Reply #3218 on: March 17, 2011, 02:31:29 pm » |
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Any news from Buffalo today? Any PPRs? Maybe next week |
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sparkle
Hero Member
Posts: 336
Ratings: +14
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: BUFFALO
App. Filed.......: 23-12-2010
AOR Received.: 27-04-2011
File Transfer...: 25-01-2011
Med's Done....: 25-09-2010
Passport Req..: 06-08-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 16-08-2011
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« Reply #3219 on: March 17, 2011, 02:34:44 pm » |
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No PPR's but couple of people from December thread got their AOR ! Im still waiting for the AOR....  |
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chess101
Star Member
Posts: 103
Ratings: +2
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 18-08-10
AOR Received.: 07-10-10
File Transfer...: 10-09-10
Med's Request: Done Before
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: Sept 07
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« Reply #3220 on: March 17, 2011, 02:39:04 pm » |
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No PPR's but couple of people from December thread got their AOR ! Im still waiting for the AOR.... It'll come, they're usually quick with that part, it's the waiting after that sucks, ours came on a friday! |
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chess101
Star Member
Posts: 103
Ratings: +2
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 18-08-10
AOR Received.: 07-10-10
File Transfer...: 10-09-10
Med's Request: Done Before
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: Sept 07
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« Reply #3221 on: March 17, 2011, 02:43:56 pm » |
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Well, I'm here! 1 HSBC Centre! I'm the first one here. I think I took the wrong elevator... two security people told me to turn around and take another elevator to the lobby, and wait for CIC to come and get me. I'm enjoying some Timmies right now. <3 my Timmy Tims. Pharoh, I'm so excited for you! Do they have roll up the rim over there? I've already won 2 free coffees here lol. I wonder how far it would to drive to Buffalo from the northwest? |
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janamay1967
Star Member
Posts: 74
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 17-03-2011
Nomination.....: 18-04-2011
AOR Received.: 28-04-2011
Med's Done....: 14-03-2011
Passport Req..: 16-11-2011
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« Reply #3222 on: March 17, 2011, 06:22:40 pm » |
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Hey Lina! Thanks for the feedback. I am lucky. I have full legal custody of my children and was able to send the divorce decree to prove it. I am hoping that will be enough! We will be living in Calgary and I will be able to apply for teaching jobs as soon as I am legal. I don't want to be without work for very long!
I am amazed at how complicated this crazy process is! It would be easier for him to move to Texas and get a green card in the U.S.! He has a much better job which is why we are moving this direction! I am so frustrated!
I'm sure we will know eachother well by the end!
Thanks,
Jana
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JustandDaph
Star Member
Posts: 104
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 21-03-2011
AOR Received.: 20-04-2011
Med's Done....: 10-02-2011
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« Reply #3223 on: March 17, 2011, 07:05:57 pm » |
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Hi Everyone! I finally finished my husbands paperwork and entire package today and was able to mail it out today as well. Postal Office says it should get to Mississauga next Monday! Hopefully it'll be a smooth process for us. He's an American citizen and I was born and raised in Toronto. I've double and triple checked everything so hopefully there are no issues and the only letters we will receive are the GOOD ones We're crossing our fingers and toes that it'll only take a couple of months but we will see! How big/small was your application?? Ours was about 3 inches thick  |
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Met my husband Nov 2008 playing Video Games online.
Married November 6, 2010
Mailed out Outland application March 17, 2011
"In Process" - May 5 and Aug 19, 2011 (which one is accurate?!)
Meds Rec'd - Aug 22, 2011
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quakingaspen
Hero Member
Posts: 542
Ratings: +17
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 01.12.10
AOR Received.: 07.03.11
File Transfer...: 11.01.11
Med's Done....: 16.11.10
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 12.04.11
LANDED..........: 02.05.11
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hehe I must ask. Which game did you meet your husband in? I met mine playing World of Warcraft.  |
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