jamaicanincanada
Star Member
Posts: 95
Ratings: +3
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 21-04-2011
AOR Received.: 03-08-2011
File Transfer...: 24-05-2011
Med's Done....: 01-03-2011
Passport Req..: 28-10-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 10-11-2011
LANDED..........: 10-11-2011
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« Reply #7920 on: November 24, 2011, 05:50:41 pm » |
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@ ddobro2. Since you are 'In Process' hopefully that is a sign that the PPR will be coming anyday now. Yeah I know Ecas is unreliable but lets hope that in your case it isn't.
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jamaicanincanada
Star Member
Posts: 95
Ratings: +3
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 21-04-2011
AOR Received.: 03-08-2011
File Transfer...: 24-05-2011
Med's Done....: 01-03-2011
Passport Req..: 28-10-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 10-11-2011
LANDED..........: 10-11-2011
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« Reply #7921 on: November 24, 2011, 05:55:42 pm » |
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@ ddobro2. Just saw your CSQ dilemma. Just make sure you don't send it to Buffalo by Canada Post!
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doctorkb
Hero Member
Posts: 360
Ratings: +10
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo, NY, USA
NOC Code......: 
App. Filed.......: 03-JAN-2011
Doc's Request.: 12-SEP-2011 / e-mailed 20-SEP-2011
AOR Received.: 29-APR-2011
File Transfer...: 03-FEB-2011 / In Process 16-AUG-2011
Med's Done....: 29-SEP-2010
Interview........:  (waived, get it?)
Passport Req..: 24-OCT-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 11-NOV-2011
LANDED..........: 07-DEC-2011
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« Reply #7922 on: November 24, 2011, 07:41:24 pm » |
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Passport received!
COPR received!
All documents are (surprisingly!) in order, with correct entries on everything!
Our cover letter detailing height & eye colour was returned, along with one photo in the envelope we sent them in. The other photo has been attached to the COPR.
Visa valid through October 2012. It appears that they extended the medicals for an entire year (they expired in early Oct 2011, per GCMS notes).
Our relationship evidence photos were not returned (no worries -- they were duplicates... I'm just mentioning this to document for future applicants).
Also: CanadaPost took 5 days to get the XpressPost 2-Day envelope back to us. I called CanadaPost and they are sending a cheque to refund the cost of the envelope.
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Eddy070
Hero Member
Posts: 274
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
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« Reply #7923 on: November 24, 2011, 08:49:47 pm » |
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Jason Kenney Is my MP and his office wouldnt do anything for me and hes the head of immigration.So I contacted another MP here In Alberta and the lady at this office is great and has helped us so much.So I would try contacting another MP close to your area and see what they can do for you.
Thank you very much for the suggestion and we will try doing so asap |
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prophet3
Star Member
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 #7924 on: November 24, 2011, 09:08:06 pm » |
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Passport received!
COPR received!
All documents are (surprisingly!) in order, with correct entries on everything!
Our cover letter detailing height & eye colour was returned, along with one photo in the envelope we sent them in. The other photo has been attached to the COPR.
Visa valid through October 2012. It appears that they extended the medicals for an entire year (they expired in early Oct 2011, per GCMS notes).
Our relationship evidence photos were not returned (no worries -- they were duplicates... I'm just mentioning this to document for future applicants).
Also: CanadaPost took 5 days to get the XpressPost 2-Day envelope back to us. I called CanadaPost and they are sending a cheque to refund the cost of the envelope.
Congrats !!! + and thanks for helpful info. |
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Maple3
Star Member
Posts: 85
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 14-06-2011 Recieved 16-6- 2011
AOR Received.: 26-08-2011
File Transfer...: 05-08-2011
Med's Done....: 02-05-2011
Passport Req..: 19-10-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 17-11-2011
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« Reply #7925 on: November 24, 2011, 11:23:43 pm » |
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Passport received!
COPR received!
All documents are (surprisingly!) in order, with correct entries on everything!
Our cover letter detailing height & eye colour was returned, along with one photo in the envelope we sent them in. The other photo has been attached to the COPR.
Visa valid through October 2012. It appears that they extended the medicals for an entire year (they expired in early Oct 2011, per GCMS notes).
Our relationship evidence photos were not returned (no worries -- they were duplicates... I'm just mentioning this to document for future applicants).
Also: CanadaPost took 5 days to get the XpressPost 2-Day envelope back to us. I called CanadaPost and they are sending a cheque to refund the cost of the envelope.
Yahh! Congrats doctorkb! Thanks for the info!  |
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Sponsoring my husband for PR.
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amaranth
Hero Member
Posts: 333
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 17.12.2010
AOR Received.: 31.3.2011
File Transfer...: 18.1.2010
Med's Done....: 30.11.2010
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 25.10.2011
VISA ISSUED...: 10.11.2011
LANDED..........: 17.11.2011
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« Reply #7926 on: November 24, 2011, 11:30:36 pm » |
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Passport received!
COPR received!
All documents are (surprisingly!) in order, with correct entries on everything!
Our cover letter detailing height & eye colour was returned, along with one photo in the envelope we sent them in. The other photo has been attached to the COPR.
Congrats!  I'm so glad you mentioned the returned photo. When I picked up my visa they gave the extra pic back to me, I asked if they needed it since the PPR email clearly asked for 2 photos, and the woman just shrugged. I've been trying not to think about it... I'm glad I'm not the only one! (Maybe this is another of CIC's "hey, let's make all kinds of changes and implement them NOW!" things...) |
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doctorkb
Hero Member
Posts: 360
Ratings: +10
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo, NY, USA
NOC Code......:
App. Filed.......: 03-JAN-2011
Doc's Request.: 12-SEP-2011 / e-mailed 20-SEP-2011
AOR Received.: 29-APR-2011
File Transfer...: 03-FEB-2011 / In Process 16-AUG-2011
Med's Done....: 29-SEP-2010
Interview........: (waived, get it?)
Passport Req..: 24-OCT-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 11-NOV-2011
LANDED..........: 07-DEC-2011
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« Reply #7927 on: November 25, 2011, 02:52:37 am » |
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Yeah, the whole two-photo thing is strange. I wonder if some offices don't use it, maybe sticking it into the visa or something.
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TryingToGetHome
Full Member
Posts: 31
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 21-03-2011
AOR Received.: 21-04-2011
File Transfer...: 05-05-2011
Med's Done....: 19-07-2011
Interview........: Waived
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« Reply #7928 on: November 25, 2011, 12:44:44 pm » |
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Has anybody "landed" at an airport? I'm in Calgary, can I go to the airport and go through that port of entry without having to drive to the border? I can't get past the automated system on the phone to talk to anyone to ask.
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Maple3
Star Member
Posts: 85
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 14-06-2011 Recieved 16-6- 2011
AOR Received.: 26-08-2011
File Transfer...: 05-08-2011
Med's Done....: 02-05-2011
Passport Req..: 19-10-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 17-11-2011
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« Reply #7929 on: November 25, 2011, 05:01:18 pm » |
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Passport & COPR recieved today  |
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Sponsoring my husband for PR.
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doctorkb
Hero Member
Posts: 360
Ratings: +10
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo, NY, USA
NOC Code......:
App. Filed.......: 03-JAN-2011
Doc's Request.: 12-SEP-2011 / e-mailed 20-SEP-2011
AOR Received.: 29-APR-2011
File Transfer...: 03-FEB-2011 / In Process 16-AUG-2011
Med's Done....: 29-SEP-2010
Interview........: (waived, get it?)
Passport Req..: 24-OCT-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 11-NOV-2011
LANDED..........: 07-DEC-2011
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« Reply #7930 on: November 25, 2011, 05:16:37 pm » |
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Has anybody "landed" at an airport? I'm in Calgary, can I go to the airport and go through that port of entry without having to drive to the border? I can't get past the automated system on the phone to talk to anyone to ask.
I asked that a while ago, and apparently it can't be done. The loophole you could exploit is you book a ticket to the US, clear US customs, then "change your mind" about going. You would then need to be escorted to the Int'l arrivals (since you've had access to the duty free shops) where you could then land. We had thought about doing this, but the risk of security flags being added to my wife's travel records was not worth the extra $100 (and day of travel) that it took to fly to the US and back. She has a round-trip flight booked from Edmonton to LAX for about $379 in early December. Only 12 hours of travel time. There is apparently an option that you could schedule a landing interview at your local CIC. The last I heard about that, however, was that the earliest interview dates for most locations were several months away. |
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QCSunshine
Hero Member
Posts: 405
Ratings: +11
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 05-10-2010
Med's Done....: 11-06-2010
Passport Req..: 04-05-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 17-05-2011
LANDED..........: 24-05-2011
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« Reply #7931 on: November 25, 2011, 10:48:39 pm » |
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The document in question was my CSQ, sigh, which they claimed they did not have.
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In any case, I'm going to send them my CSQ by mail, fax, email, and will deploy a flock of carrier pigeons to drop them on everyone's desk during lunch hour. Even the janitor will get his own copy. Fine, I'm kidding.
That stinks! Because I wasn't sure the MICC would forward it (since I had heard stories of there being a point of disconnect somewhere along the way where MICC claims to send it and Buffalo claims to never get it) So....I also sent a copy by mail, fax, and email to try my best to make sure one of them got there. Of course, despite my request for confirmation, Buffalo never let me know they got it, but eventually one day I got PPR. Good luck! The unknowing about the CSQ arrival (and the lost CSQs) sure can be frustrating! |
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jacobsdennis
Full Member
Posts: 47
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 20-12-2010
AOR Received.: 19-01-2011
File Transfer...: 07-03-2011
Interview........: 07-12-2011
Passport Req..: 07-12-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 07-12-2011
LANDED..........: 07-12-2011
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« Reply #7932 on: November 26, 2011, 12:14:48 pm » |
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Hi everyone! As December 7 quickly approaches for our interview in Buffalo, we're getting more and more nervous everyday...Haha! Just wondering if anyone knows the interview success rate from Buffalo. Also, anyone know what the chances would be of them actually granting the visa that same day? We've got our fingers crossed and hope it all happens on that same day. We just want all of this to go away...LOL!
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AmericaninQuebec
Hero Member
Posts: 525
Ratings: +7
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 28-02-2011
Interview........: waived
Passport Req..: 05-12-2011
VISA ISSUED...: 15-12-2011
LANDED..........: 11-01-2012
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« Reply #7933 on: November 26, 2011, 12:31:17 pm » |
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Got a real email response from someone at Buffalo yesterday!!! They did misspell my last name, which is disconcerting, but the immigration officer claims my file is in queue for review by an immigration officer, that they're apparently still waiting on my meds but that a follow up to Immigration Medical Services was sent by Buffalo last week.
It came from a proper email address and not the one they list on the website (or that I wrote to). Fingers crossed they're being honest and not just blowing me off. I figure I'll wait a week or so and then try contacting again to make sure my meds were received and see if they'll give me another update.
Anyway, just wanted to share because I'm happy to feel like a live person has actually looked at my stuff recently. Hope everyone is having a good Thanksgiving weekend.
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nhl1011
Star Member
Posts: 103
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Buffalo
App. Filed.......: 19-05-2011
Doc's Request.: N/A
AOR Received.: 03-08-2011
File Transfer...: 27-06-2011
Med's Request: N/A
Med's Done....: N/A
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« Reply #7934 on: November 26, 2011, 12:37:19 pm » |
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Hi everyone! As December 7 quickly approaches for our interview in Buffalo, we're getting more and more nervous everyday...Haha! Just wondering if anyone knows the interview success rate from Buffalo. Also, anyone know what the chances would be of them actually granting the visa that same day? We've got our fingers crossed and hope it all happens on that same day. We just want all of this to go away...LOL!
I suggest you order notes first,and tell agent that you have interview on coming dec 7th, if she can help to process faster,or you can even try to bring MP in this matter. Because getting notes before interview may worth a lot more than you think. You will know the reason why they ask for an interview,rather than just ask for a ppr. Be prepared always better than do nth. Sometimes you never know what is gonna happen, nobody can give a definite answer. There is nothing to lose for trying, but help your interview a lot. Good luck! |
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App filed: May 19th-2011
Sponsor approved: June 27th-2011
Buffalo received app: July 11th-2011
App in process: march 29th-2012
AOR: August 3rd-2011
Med Received: Oct 5th-2011
PPR: N/A
Interview: N/A
Visa Iuused: N/A
Landing: N/A
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