BUFFALO Transfer Files To Other Visa Office In US

[Cam1234]

Cam1234,

I was an August-2009 applicant and my file got transferred to Detroit in Oct-2011.
I waited for more than 2 years just to get some attention on my case.

So here is my guess !!

Files applied after June 2008 and before June 2010 are processed on priority and are transferred to local offices close to where applicant lives ! Mine got transferred to Detroit and my friend's got to LA.

What I do not understand it, why Buffalo still holds some !

My two cents !!!

May be completely wrong !!

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Kummy, and many many Congratulations for finally getting your visa... I agree with you, I think files are transferred to local offices close to where the applicant lives. Hopefully my turn will come, I probably have another year before getting my visa, it has now been 19 months. My application is still in Buffalo, although many after my timeline have been transferred to other VOs, I don't know what that means.

What do you think of this new trend from Detroit, they have recently been asking applicants for new verifiable references, tax records, bank statements, etc. Seems strange to me, because the request for these docs comes with the request for the applicant to go do their medicals. Why ask applicants to go spend several hundred dollars, if their applications are still pending these new documents they requested?? There is no logic to this process...

Cam

 

[Kummy29]

Detroit is actually a little unique and peculiar I would say.

They ask for a ton of documents along with medicals which would mean no sense to us, still makes sense to them. But, once they process our application they are probably the "fastest" VO, I have ever seen.

When I went in-person to Detroit office, I got a chance to meet an Immigration officer (may be the one who processed my application). He was crisp, clear and an friendly.

I would request you to be a little more patient and wait, because we have no other option !! I certainly could understand how you feel, bcos I was sailing on the same boat as you do now !

Good luck !

Let me know if you need any more information. I shall be glad to help!

- Kummy

 

[cheerup]

Good News and hope for all waiting to get the same news: I got request for passport/landing fee via email this morning... . I am happy and pray that you all get yours very soon. My case is processed by NY office. Can I go and get the passports stamped myself. Do i need an appointment to do that.

Oh yeah. Thank you all so much for all your help, comments, information, hope and above all your presence around, as that helped a lot in waiting for this process all the way through

Rehman

 

[Kummy29]

You can go in-person, no appointment is needed. take the required documentation.

Good luck and congrats !

I got my stamping last week, it was fairly a smooth process.

 

[vermas]

In my case, I sent them an e-mail, they gave me permission letter (e-mail) within 24 hours. This permission letter was sort of gate pass to be used at security.

Good News and hope for all waiting to get the same news: I got request for passport/landing fee via email this morning... . I am happy and pray that you all get yours very soon. My case is processed by NY office. Can I go and get the passports stamped myself. Do i need an appointment to do that.

Oh yeah. Thank you all so much for all your help, comments, information, hope and above all your presence around, as that helped a lot in waiting for this process all the way through

Rehman

 

[cheerup]

Thanks a lot guys.

 

[Kummy29]

On your PPR letter, it should say that you can submit your passports in-person or by mail. If it does, you can go in-person without an appointment !

 

[cheerup]

It does not say anything about in-person stamping. Does that mean there is only one option, to mail it?

 

[vermas]

Nope. Send them a mail and they will give you permission asking you to submit your PP between 0800-1030 and collect it between 1300-1430 on the same day.

It does not say anything about in-person stamping. Does that mean there is only one option, to mail it?

 

[Kummy29]

Vermas,

I see that you landed yesterday. Can I talk to you to get some ideas \ suggestions ? CUd you please PM me your number ?

 

[Desiguy79]

Hi Guys,
I received a letter from Detroit visa office last week. Had a few questions for seniors -
1. Got a letter from the canadian office Detroit. They requested the right to permanent residence fee USD 490. I have applied for me and my wife for canadian PR. My question is i have to submit just USD 490 or USD 980 ?
2. Does any one know how long it takes to get FBI clearance in the US ? If yes what is the best way to get it done ?
3. How long does it take to get the PCC from the Indian embassy at Washington DC ?
4. How should i pay the fee to the visa office by a check or by credit card ?
5. Once i receive the PCC's do i have to send them to the Detroit office address or to the address where the medicals have been requested to be sent ?

Any help will be highly appreciated.

Thanks
Desiguy79

 

[Kummy29]

Answers!

1) it is 490 X no of persons on the application
2) It is usually 6-8 weeks
3) PCC is tricky. If you have the "Passport-Verification-date" updated, you get the PCC on the same day. If not, you will get it in several weeks.
4)Cashier's check or money Order preferred.
5) PCC has to go to Detroit office. ONLY medical results are sent to Ottawa (DMP sends it directly), you dont have to do anything about your medical results.

Hope it helps !!!!

- Kummy


Hi Guys,
I received a letter from Detroit visa office last week. Had a few questions for seniors -
1. Got a letter from the canadian office Detroit. They requested the right to permanent residence fee USD 490. I have applied for me and my wife for canadian PR. My question is i have to submit just USD 490 or USD 980 ?
2. Does any one know how long it takes to get FBI clearance in the US ? If yes what is the best way to get it done ?
3. How long does it take to get the PCC from the Indian embassy at Washington DC ?
4. How should i pay the fee to the visa office by a check or by credit card ?
5. Once i receive the PCC's do i have to send them to the Detroit office address or to the address where the medicals have been requested to be sent ?

Any help will be highly appreciated.

Thanks
Desiguy79
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[ny2canada]

I got my medical request and along with it they have requested for FBI and PCC from India.

Any idea how much time FBI is taking these days and what is the process for Indian PCC. I have 90 days to submit these docs

 

[Kummy29]

FBI takes 6-8 weeks.

Indian PCC is quite simple. Go to a passport office and fill out the misc form and pay the fees. you will get PCC on the same day!

 

[sinhasharat]

User ID Category. App. Filed. File Transf Tranf TO Medical PPR
from Buffalo VO
SRIUSA FSW1 29-Apr-2010 16-Nov-2011 Detroit Awaited Awaited
Janaki FSW2 25-Jan-2010 26-Oct-2011 Detroit Awaited Awaited
LEONL FSW2 10-FEB-2010 05-Oct-2011 Detroit 25-Oct-2011 Awaited
Moein FSW3 15-FEB-2010 05-Oct-2011 Detroit 07-Nov-2011 Awaited
Lanied FSW1 09-Dec-2009 26-Oct-2011 Detroit Awaited Awaited
Burcu FSW2 06-May-2010 05-OCT-2011 Detroit 15-OCT-2011 14-Nov-2011
Adamisheren FSEW3 15-Feb-2010 04-Nov-2011 Detroit 26-Nov-2011 Awaited
Sushma123 FSW1 16-Feb-2010 11-Oct-2011 Detroit 10-Nov-2011 Awaited
kummy29 FSW1 07-Aug-2009 05-Oct-2011 Detroit Received Awaited
sportsboy FSW* **-Apr-2010 *** Detroit 29-Sep-2011 11-Nov-2011
boost FSW3 15-Feb-2010 05-Oct-2011 Detroit 04-Nov-2011 Awaited
New Hope FSW1 09-Apr-2010 26-Oct-2011 Detroit Awaited Awaited
Srjak FSW* 19-May-2010 08-Nov-2011 Detroit Awaited Awaited
Jstar FSW3 ** ** **** 11-May-2010 New York 19-Sep-2011 03-Nov-2011
Kool_dude1980 FSW* **-Nov-2009 20-Jul-2010 New York 27-Jun-2011 Awaited
Kurt0206 FSW3 15-Sep-2009 14-July-2011 New York 16-Sep-2011 Awaited
Spatel09 FSW1 22-Jul-2010 24-Aug-2011 New York Awaited Awaited
gauravbt FSW3 12-FEB-2010 05-OCT-2011 New York 08-Dec-2011 Awaited
Balu_0427 FSW3 18-Feb-2010 05-Oct-2011 New York 21-Nov-2011 Awaited
AspirantCanada FSW1 26-Feb-2010 05-Oct-2011 New York 07-Nov-2011 Awaited
Arasha FSW1 02-Feb-2010 05-Oct-2011 New York 09-Dec-2011 Awaited
tshabanah FSW3 ** ** ** 13-Oct-2011 New York 11 Nov 2011 Awaited
vermas FSW3 22-Feb-2010 13-Oct-2011 New York Awaited Awaited
RJ007 FSW1 10-Mar-2010 13-Oct-2011 New York 04-Nov-2011 Awaited
Larxace FSW1 02-Mar-2010 14-Oct-2011 New York Awaited
Room3 FSW1 05-May-2010 19-Oct-2011 New York 11-Nov-2011 Awaited
Eliza.W FSW* 06-Mar-2010 19-Oct-2011 New York Awaited Awaited
Krae FSW* 15-Mar-2010 26-Oct-2011 New York Awaited Awaited
Scb2012 FSW* 18-Mar-2010 03-Nov-2011 New York Awaited Awaited
Willbethere FSW* 26-Mar-2010 03-Nov-2011 New York Awaited Awaited
Disco1004 FSW2 18-Feb-2010 05-Oct-2011 Seattle 19-Dec-2011 09-Feb-2012
Titaniom89 FSW3 09-Mar-2010 05-Oct-2011 Seattle 06-Dec-2011 Awaited
twixsnips FSW2 05-May-2010 05-Oct-2011 Seattle 19-Dec-2011 Awaited
Shaazdeh 24-Dec-2009 05-Oct-2011 Seattle 30-Dec-2011 Awaited
NoName 24-Dec-2009 05-Oct-2011 Seattle 30-Dec-2011 08-Feb-2012
Naser20004 FSW2 10-Mar-2010 14-Oct-2011 Seattle 19-Dec-2011 Awaited
Harpreet81 FSW* 04-Mar-2010 14-Oct-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
Loveson FSW2 10MAR-2010 14-Oct-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
FireFlySun FSW3 01-Mar-2010 14-Oct-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
readytofly FSW3 01-01-2010 14-Oct-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
holgererichsen FSW* 01-01-2010 14-Oct-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
eka FSW 04-Jan-2010 14-Oct-2011 Seattle 30-Jan-2012 Awaited
Flipn0ob FSW* 17-Mar-2010 20-Oct-2011 Seattle 04-Jan-2012 Awaited
Eurocan FSW* 08-Mar-2010 20-Oct-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
Mitozv FSW* 11-Mar-2010 26-Oct-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
joserivero FSW1 22-Jan-2010 26-Oct-2011 Seattle 19-Jan-2012 Awaited
Elias1979 FSW1 27-Aug-2010 **-Nov-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
Vanmanny FSW2 30-Mar-2010 02-Nov-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
Purkoni FSW2 18-Mar-2010 02-Nov-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
Lzbwp FSW3 23-Mar-2010 02-Nov-2011 Seattle 04-Jan-2012 Awaited
Aries FSW 25-Mar-2010 02-Nov-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
jamyuge FSW3 18-Mar-2010 08-Nov-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
chelseaFC fan FSW* 14-Apr-2010 16-Nov-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
Fra14 FSW3 06-Oct-2010 16-Nov-2011 Seattle 31Jan2012 Awaited
C3373555 FSW1 25-Feb-2010 17-Nov-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
Deise FSW* 22-Feb-2010 17-Nov-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
nurse_hope1983 15-Feb-2010 17-Nov-2011 Seattle Awaited Awaited
adnatahir FSW1 21-Mar-2010 23-Oct-2011 Los Angeles Awaited Awaited
Jibgeo FSW1 24-Apr-2010 02-Nov-2011 Los Angeles Awaited Awaited
Bonny FSW1 28-May-2010 08-Nov-2011 Los Angeles Awaited Awaited
erikvirgo FSW1 20-Feb-2010 05-Oct-2011 Los Angeles 22-Nov-2011 Awaited
skFSW FSW3 12-Mar-2010 14-Oct-2011 Los Angeles 02-Dec-2011 Awaited
Banny FSW1 05-Feb-2010 05 OCT 2011 Los Angeles 23-Nov-2011 30 Dec 2011
spartan FSW2 29-Jan-2010 14-Oct-2011 Los Angeles 29-Nov-2011 Awaited
SF2005 FSW1 20-Jan-2010 28-Sep-2011 Los Angeles Awaited Awaited
John.smith1779 FSW 15-Jun-2010 Waiting Awaited Awaited
wznzu FSW1 19-Jan-2010 14-Oct-2011 Los Angeles 6-Dec-2011 Awaited
sinhasharat FSW1 04-Feb-2010 10-April 2012 Los Angeles Awaited Awaited

Updated my record... moein if you can check header is correct..