kayan
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« Reply #4500 on: July 06, 2011, 08:03:27 am » |
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@ avon
I would also strongly advise to refrain from the words "moving to Canada" since you are not legally allowed to do that yet, and it will be to the discretion of the border guard you get whether to allow you in the country or not. Some are nice, others are not so much. I would also make sure I am able to show proof of ties to the US (rental agreements, bank statements, employment contracts, etc). Having said that, my husband has had a much easier time entering Canada since submitting the application, but he always just comes to visit and has a return ticket.
We have driven from Toronto to Vancouver once, and Toronto to Montana twice, always going through the US. It is much faster and much cheaper than going through Canada. We have always crossed the border at Detroit/Windsor. At least back then (4-5 years ago), it was very fast and hassle free.
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kayan
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« Reply #4501 on: July 06, 2011, 08:20:32 am » |
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@ avon, I guess you will be coming from California...Then, I would suggest to cross the border to BC. That way, in case you get denied entry, you don't have as long to drive back (sorry, I feel like a party pooper  ). My husband used to come visit me a lot in Vancouver from Seattle and always used the truck crossing at Blaine. Much much faster than Peace Arch. |
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Stumpedmom
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Posts: 541
Ratings: +13
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 22/03/2011 Receivd CPC-M
AOR Received.: 16/06/2011
File Transfer...: 06/05/2011 Received in Buffalo, 06/2011 to Los Angeles
Med's Done....: 12/10/2010
Interview........: waived...obviously cuz we got the PPR
Passport Req..: 16/8/2011
VISA ISSUED...: 24/8/2011 in our hands 8/29/2011
LANDED..........: 3/9/2011
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« Reply #4502 on: July 06, 2011, 08:33:35 am » |
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Getting my car across? Exactly what paperwork do I need to do before going across the border with it. Do I need the title or will a copy of it suffice as my wife has the title with her? Anything else from the DMV here in California.
"Well, since you're not "moving" (if you are, you'll likely be denied entry as you don't yet have PR) to Canada, and you're just visiting, I suspect registration and proof of insurance is sufficient. You'll have to take the car back to the US when you land and do the export/import procedure then."http://www.riv.ca/ImportingAVehicle.aspxI also called them and the gentleman I spoke to was extremely helpful on the phone!!!
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awor
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Posts: 608
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo -> LA
App. Filed.......: 26 Aug 2011
AOR Received.: 15 Dec 2011
File Transfer...: CPC-M to Buffalo: 03 Nov 2011 Buffalo to LA: 19 Jan 2012
Med's Done....: 11 Apr 2011 Ecas shows received 5 Mar 2012
Passport Req..: 7 Mar 2012 Decision Made: 1 Apr 2012
VISA ISSUED...: 29 Mar 2012 CORP Received: 19 Apr 2012
LANDED..........: Sumas: 25 April 2012 / PR Cards Received: 4 July 2012
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« Reply #4503 on: July 06, 2011, 10:11:01 am » |
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avon, this site it quite helpful in figuring out the "visiting while PR is in process" - http://www.us2canada.com/In particular, http://www.us2canada.com/visitor_record.htmlIf they think you're moving with no ties to take you back to the US, before PR is granted, you WILL NOT get through. You have to play the game. Have your spouse with you and have them do the talking. |
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mmshock
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Posts: 153
Ratings: +2
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 29-03-2011
File Transfer...: 02-05-2011
Med's Done....: 11-02-2011
Passport Req..: 30-08-2011
LANDED..........: 08-09-2011
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« Reply #4504 on: July 06, 2011, 12:41:05 pm » |
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I posted this in my March thread as they all seem to have luck getting in touch with Buffalo but it went unanswered. Can anyone help?
I still cant even get a reply from my inquiry to change my address and I'm leaving my island exactly a week from today. I've now sent my fourth just this Monday morning (been trying since the end of May)..... I know they have received them as I get the auto response every time.... any pointers?
I am the principal applicant, all I have is my husbands Client ID from his sponsorship letter. I have included tons of information in each e-mail............... please help!
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Rinnerz
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Posts: 436
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 12-10-2010
AOR Received.: 14-12-2010
File Transfer...: 09-11-2010
Med's Done....: 29-07-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 08-07-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 07-07-2011
LANDED..........: 02-08-2011
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« Reply #4505 on: July 06, 2011, 01:03:34 pm » |
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I posted this in my March thread as they all seem to have luck getting in touch with Buffalo but it went unanswered. Can anyone help?
I still cant even get a reply from my inquiry to change my address and I'm leaving my island exactly a week from today. I've now sent my fourth just this Monday morning (been trying since the end of May)..... I know they have received them as I get the auto response every time.... any pointers?
I am the principal applicant, all I have is my husbands Client ID from his sponsorship letter. I have included tons of information in each e-mail............... please help!
The problem is it is Buffalo's policy NOT to reply to these standard "just updating my address/info" inquiries. They read your email/fax/letter, update your file, and move on. The OTHER problem is that it seems you don't have your Buffalo file number yet anyway, so it's even less likely that they will get back to you or confirm any updates -- if they were even able to update anything without a file number from you in the first place. Here is their official page about updating info on your file with them. Note where they list the info they'd need you to include with the update, and also where they state this: "In order to best use our resources, we will not send confirmation that we have received your documents and updated your file. If you would like confirmation of receipt, you can send your documents by registered mail. Once we receive your documents, we will update your file. You will not be contacted until it is necessary." |
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Jeff
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 06-12-2010
AOR Received.: 10-03-2011
File Transfer...: 13-01-2011
Med's Done....: 10-09-2010
Passport Req..: 01-08-2011
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« Reply #4506 on: July 06, 2011, 01:07:38 pm » |
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Rinnerz are you still sitting with no info at all? (like no updates) |
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PPR received August 1st! Landing August 16th!
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Rinnerz
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Posts: 436
Ratings: +13
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 12-10-2010
AOR Received.: 14-12-2010
File Transfer...: 09-11-2010
Med's Done....: 29-07-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 08-07-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 07-07-2011
LANDED..........: 02-08-2011
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« Reply #4507 on: July 06, 2011, 01:16:49 pm » |
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Rinnerz are you still sitting with no info at all? (like no updates) Yep. Nada. My last "update", if you could call it that, was in my post yesterday. |
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avon
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Posts: 47
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: Dec. 1 2010
AOR Received.: March 2 2011
File Transfer...: Jan. 5 2011
Med's Request: received on IA Apr 6, 2011
Med's Done....: Sept 10, 2010
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: July 6, 2011
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« Reply #4508 on: July 06, 2011, 02:23:55 pm » |
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Dear Applicant:
This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada. We are now in a position to request your passports for visa issuance.
Please submit your passport(s) before date......
I just got my PPR, and am so happy that I don't have to make up something to try to go see my family. I wish everyone the very best of luck, and here is hoping that Buffalo continues to pick up. Thank you all for the support through this time.
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IA- April 6th, 2011, interview waived, and no additional documents required.
Email June 3rd, 2011 - "Have requested background information from other government office(s). Unfortunately, we can not provide a date when processing is complete"
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melyn2223
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« Reply #4509 on: July 06, 2011, 02:27:37 pm » |
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Congrats Avon
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spiritrac
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Posts: 273
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo/Port of Spain
App. Filed.......: 16-12-2010
AOR Received.: 06-04-2011
File Transfer...: 26-01-2011
Med's Done....: 12-09-2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 29-7-2011 Buffalo/ waiting on POS
VISA ISSUED...: Buffalo 8/31 POS TBD
LANDED..........: Sept 4,2011 POS Waiting
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« Reply #4510 on: July 06, 2011, 02:44:03 pm » |
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Congrats Avon..
Jeff and Rinnerz we may be next I am waiting confirmation that they received payment of RPRF I sent them the copy and also sent a general and case specific enquiry
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puzzle69
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Posts: 70
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 23-02-2011
AOR Received.: 07-04-2011
File Transfer...: 24-03-2011
Med's Request: 01-06-2011
Med's Done....: 11-05-2011
Passport Req..: 11-07-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 18-07-2011
LANDED..........: 25-10-2011
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« Reply #4511 on: July 06, 2011, 03:10:54 pm » |
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Great news Avon!!! Congratulations !  |
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mossee
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Posts: 58
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Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 09-03-2011
File Transfer...: 07-04-2011
Med's Done....: 17-02-2011
Passport Req..: 08-06-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 30-06-2011
LANDED..........: 13-07-2011
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« Reply #4512 on: July 06, 2011, 03:22:24 pm » |
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Hi all, just an update, we just picked up our visa/copr from UPS. Just have to get things organized to land now.
Does anyone know what to do in regards to goods to follow, as we do not have a place for put all his furniture at this time so we would only like to bring up a few things, like TV, electronics etc. Like is there a certain time that we have to bring up the rest of his furniture.
And I would like to thank everyone for their wonderful support and help throughout this entire process, it would of been a lot harder not being able to relate to anyone. Wishing Buffalo speeds things up for all that are still waiting.
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App. sent: Mar.5, 2011
Recvd. by CPC: Mar.9, 2011
Sponsor App.: April 7, 2011
Sponsor App. letter received: April 15, 2011
Buffalo: April 14, 2011
PPR: June 8
Visa issued: June 30
Landed: July 13, 2011
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Tiggilicious
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Posts: 207
Ratings: +4
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 01-02-2011
AOR Received.: 28-06-2011
File Transfer...: 01-03-2011
Med's Request: 31-07-2011
Med's Done....: 14-01-2011
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 08-08-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 30-08-2011
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« Reply #4513 on: July 06, 2011, 04:35:43 pm » |
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Congrats Avon!!! Glad to see a December member get their PPR!
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USA -> Canada, Outland, Common-Law (Florida to Nova Scotia!!!)
Feb 01 2011 App Rcv'd at CIC-M
July 14 2011 In-process (ecas)
Aug 09 2011 Passport Request!
Aug 30 2011 Visa issued
Oct 6 2001 LANDED!!!
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ocu_canadian
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Posts: 97
Ratings: +3
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 17/01/2011
Doc's Request.: none needed
AOR Received.: 29/05/2011
File Transfer...: 08/02/2011
Med's Done....: 16/11/2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 11/07/11
VISA ISSUED...: 12/07/11
LANDED..........: 12/07/11
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« Reply #4514 on: July 06, 2011, 07:50:21 pm » |
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Congratulations to both who received PPR's today. One couple was waiting since December and the other from March that is great for them . I am so happy for both that they are done and wish them the best. However after seeing PPR's issued 2 months after my wife applied is really testing my patience. My wife's application is extremely straight forward and should be done by now but I guess they skipped straight over the month of January? I am really having a hard time with this. However, like I said very happy for those who are done and I do mean that. My frustrations and anger lay with Buffalo |
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