Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

[Morena]

 @  Spakle

I sent an email on June 19 asking the status. They replied on the 22nd stating that its in process and then got the ecas update on July 2nd stating that they started processing it on June 29th.

When did you send the application?

[melyn2223]

Mine was sent 12/31/2010
cic received it on 1/7/2011
it was forwarded to buffalo on 2/1/2011

[puzzle69]

We received a refund from the CIC today for the fee they charged us for my son's Citizenship card. As I've posted before, my son is not eligible for a citizenship card since he is adopted (we found this out after we went through the entire process of applying for one for him). Anyway, my wife received a call from the CIC on June 1st telling us that they would be refunding us the card fee. They also said that my son was reinstated as my dependant on my PR application and that our application was now in process in Buffalo.

They cut the refund check about 3 1/2 weeks after the call and we received it today (2 weeks later). We were getting concerned since the call came 5 weeks ago about getting an immediate refund and it hadn't shown up. Hopefully that means our file is indeed in process as the IO stated. There does seem to be some progress at least. Hoping to hear something else from the CIC soon.

[canuckofchicago]

Hello everyone,

I have been following this site for awhile, but I thought I should join and provide my input as well.

My wife is from Chicago and I am Canadian, we did the sponsorship application (approved) and then a PR Outland Application, which is now in the hands of the Buffalonians. Below is our timeline. Perhaps you guys can add it to your spreadsheet I have been reading about.

Application: Family - Spouse
Application mailed: April 28th, 2011
Application Rec'vd: April 29th, 2011
Sponsorship Approved via email and snail mail: May 31st, 2011
Application for PR received by Buffalo: June 6th, 2011
Sent inquiry to CIC: July 7th, 2011 for a status update

[Getson]

sparkle, I hope you're right, but since we've been "in process" since January 19th and have heard nothing since then beyond our email explaining that we sent custody paperwork with the original application.  That was in February and we heard anything since then other than that email was sent to the the people working on the file.  I'd like to at least know if that person received the email from us and that they understand that my wife does very much indeed have legal custody of her son and included a legal document from her state, which was signed by the kid's father.  Very frustrating not knowing if what we've done is even enough.

[chinook65]

sparkle, I hope you're right, but since we've been "in process" since January 19th and have heard nothing since then beyond our email explaining that we sent custody paperwork with the original application.  That was in February and we heard anything since then other than that email was sent to the the people working on the file.  I'd like to at least know if that person received the email from us and that they understand that my wife does very much indeed have legal custody of her son and included a legal document from her state, which was signed by the kid's father.  Very frustrating not knowing if what we've done is even enough.

I'm coming up on 4 months since my filing date, and not a word from Buffalo. As much as I'd like to admit that I'm not anxious, I'm so ready to get this done. If it makes anyone feel better, there are some Marchers who aren't part of the cool group and haven't gotten on the list yet.

Wishing everyone good news soon! Hang in there!

[Calgary-Bound]

I replied to Jason Kenneys office yesterday asking why Nov-Feb group is at a stand still and March apps are getting there ppr eversince the new computer system.I even pasted the spreadsheet In the email.So we will see what there answer is to this.

[SnowMoose]

Hello All!

I've been lurking for a few months but thought I should come out of the shadows to share my timeline.

Sparkle, please feel free to add to the spreadsheet.

My husband is a Canadian living in the US. We applied this year. I am one of the March applicants ;-)

Spousal Outland (Buffalo)
12/??/2010: sent FBI check
01/??/2011: received FBI check
02/25/2011: App sent to CPC-Missasauga
03/01/2011: App received
03/25/2011: Sponsor Approved, sent to Buffalo
03/31/2011: Buffalo received
  eCas says "Application Received"
04/06/2011: extra doc/IMM form received at Buffalo (I know this because of US postal Service Delivery confirmation)


This thread has been very informative and encouraging!

[mrswolfe]

We just received this email in response to our address change:

"Your file number is F0000XXXXX

Regards,

Immigration Section"

Not sure what this means, but it's something =)

[sparkle]

We just received this email in response to our address change:

"Your file number is F0000XXXXX

Regards,

Immigration Section"

Not sure what this means, but it's something =)

We can count that as your AOR

[spiritrac]

I received this email a few minutes ago from buffalo in response to email request after i sent the following

Hi I am trying to confirm if you have receive the receipt of the confirmation that the right of permanent residence fee (RPRF) have been paid .

Good Afternoon,
 
Yes, your RPRF has been paid
 
Regards
 
Immigration Section

[canuckofchicago]

Hey all,

I just received this email from the Buffalo office after inquiring about the status of application which was received on June 6th. Here is the response:

"
Your file number is Fxxxxxxxxxxxx/Bxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Madam / Sir,

Your application is in queue for review. An exact review schedule is not yet available. No further action is required by you at this time.

We thank you for your patience and for keeping your correspondence to a minimum.

Please note that you are responsible for maintaining valid status as long as you remain in Canada. If your residential or mailing address changes, you must notify our office.

For future reference, in all correspondence to our office, please refer to the applicant's full name, date of birth and file number.

Regards,

Canadian Consulate General Buffalo

Immigration Section "

Does receiving this file number represent an AOR?

[eletyl]

canuckofchicago: yes, that is AOR!  you might want to modify your post here to "X" out your F and B numbers.  just for security purposes.

[canuckofchicago]

canuckofchicago: yes, that is AOR!  you might want to modify your post here to "X" out your F and B numbers.  just for security purposes.

Thanks Eletyl. I appreciate you pointing that out. I presume the next step is receiving an "In Process" update?. It seems odd that those that receive some applicants have both their AOR and In Process on the same day, according to the spreadsheet.

I tried using the B numbers on ECAS but for some reason it doesn't recognize it. Is that because the file is not being reviewed as of yet?

[eletyl]

the immigration file (B or F) numbers should bring up the same exact info that your client ID or receipt # does.  however, it took a while for mine to work, also.