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Buffalo's processing time

4mfamily

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Sep 14, 2010
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June 26, 2010
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June 26,2010
Med's Done....
July 8, 2010
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Passport Req..
feb 28 ,2011
if my E-cas has been changed to decision made, and my passports have been delivered to Buffalo on March 4, when can i get back my passports, they still have not yet sent it.. ( just checked the tracking number of my return package)
 

ohhcanada

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Mar 9, 2011
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Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
xx-03-2009
Nomination.....
xx-11-2009
AOR Received.
04-08-2010
Med's Request
08-08-2010
Med's Done....
xx-08-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
01-03-2011
VISA ISSUED...
xx-03-2011
LANDED..........
21-07-2011
Same here, Buffalo received my passport March 7, changed my status to Decision Made on March 17, but still hasn't shipped my passport as my tracking number still doesn't show any activity. I guess it will be at least a week before they post it.


4mfamily said:
if my E-cas has been changed to decision made, and my passports have been delivered to Buffalo on March 4, when can i get back my passports, they still have not yet sent it.. ( just checked the tracking number of my return package)
 

4mfamily

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Sep 14, 2010
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Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo Office
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Aug 20, 2009
Doc's Request.
waived
Nomination.....
Feb 25, 2010
AOR Received.
June 26, 2010
Med's Request
June 26,2010
Med's Done....
July 8, 2010
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
feb 28 ,2011
oh really? it says it takes 14 business day to proceed..
ohhcanada said:
Same here, Buffalo received my passport March 7, changed my status to Decision Made on March 17, but still hasn't shipped my passport as my tracking number still doesn't show any activity. I guess it will be at least a week before they post it.
 

superboy_ec

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Mar 25, 2009
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Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Mar 1, 2010
Doc's Request.
None
Nomination.....
Nov 19, 2009
AOR Received.
July 7, 2010
IELTS Request
waived
File Transfer...
not yet and I don't think it will
Med's Request
June 24, 2010 received July 7. 2010
Med's Done....
July 20, 2010 and cardio (sept/29)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
25-Feb-2011 sent 01-Mar-2011 arrived @ F.E. 03-Mar-2011
VISA ISSUED...
15-Mar-2011
LANDED..........
02-Apr-2011
4mfamily said:
if my E-cas has been changed to decision made, and my passports have been delivered to Buffalo on March 4, when can i get back my passports, they still have not yet sent it.. ( just checked the tracking number of my return package)
Same here 4mfamily, I have checked twice today and so far nothing yet... these guys like us to be suffering..
 

sept15

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Sep 26, 2010
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I just want to let you guys know that not everytime Canada post scans the envelope. I use Canada Post Xpress a lot of time and many times I have received a package witout being scanned from the initial/discharge place.

Thanks
 

vbomb

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Aug 26, 2010
129
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Vancouver
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
1122 business management consultant
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-MAY-2010
Doc's Request.
07-SEP-2010
Nomination.....
23-MAR-2010
AOR Received.
01-SEP-2010
IELTS Request
No
File Transfer...
No
Med's Request
01-SEP-2010
Med's Done....
17-AUG-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
22-MAR-2011
VISA ISSUED...
06-APR-2011
LANDED..........
19-APR-2011
sept15 said:
I just want to let you guys know that not everytime Canada post scans the envelope. I use Canada Post Xpress a lot of time and many times I have received a package witout being scanned from the initial/discharge place.

Thanks
What's the point of having tracking?! I hate that Buffalo don't let us use commercial couriers, I'd rather pay 50 bux more and guaranteed safe and on time delivery of my package...
 

sept15

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Sep 26, 2010
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Super and 4m family - If your passports were received by March 3, I would not expect them before the end of next week. Count 15 working days since they received it (do not count the day it was received at Fort Erie)... This will come to: Your passports should be discharged by tomorrow or Friday.... You should have them next week - my best judgement.
 

sept15

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Sep 26, 2010
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Mine was received March 18 - early morning - Friday: And I am expecting it back on the week of April 11.. But that is me. LOL
 

rubyalabar

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Sep 8, 2010
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Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo to Los Angeles
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-03-2010
Nomination.....
21-02-2010
AOR Received.
23-06-2010
IELTS Request
waived
File Transfer...
26-10-2010
Med's Request
23-06-2010
Med's Done....
26-07-2010 (Aug.6 rec'vd by Ottawa)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
16-12-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-01-2011
LANDED..........
04-02-2011
Hey guys, I know this is off topic but knowing that you've been working here in Canada for quite awhile already I thought I will ask. I have a job interview for a service oriented company located in the "warehouse/manufacturing" area of the city for an Office Assistant job... Do I need to wear a business suit or that would be considered overdressed?
 

subzbus

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My suggestion is to come a day or two before the interview and observe how do people dress around there.
 

sept15

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rubyalabar said:
Hey guys, I know this is off topic but knowing that you've been working here in Canada for quite awhile already I thought I will ask. I have a job interview for a service oriented company located in the "warehouse/manufacturing" area of the city for an Office Assistant job... Do I need to wear a business suit or that would be considered overdressed?
For an Office Assistance job, yes. There is nothing called over-dressed. You will be benfitted with that. But if you 'under-dress' (lol), that is definitely not good. So, yes, my opinion is to be dressed rather than jeans- and Ts.

Mind you, you never get points for dressing up, its just an 'expectation' and first impression is the best impression. I had a lot of interviews (over 30, perhaps).

That is my opinion.

Know about the Company.
Make sure you represent that you have the qualities they are asking for.
Lots of behavior type questions - (situational).
talk till they tell you to stop.

if you go to U of R Bookstore, they have a good book on preparing for an Interview - cannot remember its name.

Good Luck.

By the way - is this question related to : 'Buffalo Processing Time'. Winnipegmb must kick you out of his forum. lol
 

rubyalabar

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Sep 8, 2010
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Visa Office......
Buffalo to Los Angeles
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-03-2010
Nomination.....
21-02-2010
AOR Received.
23-06-2010
IELTS Request
waived
File Transfer...
26-10-2010
Med's Request
23-06-2010
Med's Done....
26-07-2010 (Aug.6 rec'vd by Ottawa)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
16-12-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-01-2011
LANDED..........
04-02-2011
He should! LOL but at least I got some good advice :) Thanks sept15!

sept15 said:
By the way - is this question related to : 'Buffalo Processing Time'. Winnipegmb must kick you out of his forum. lol
 

sept15

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rubyalabar said:
He should! LOL but at least I got some good advice :) Thanks sept15!
You are quite welcome. Like I said: You might not get any points from dressing up but you might not be very impressive if you do not dress up. Better safe than sorry.

Might be challenging since this is your first interview and challenging with lots of people - but keep your spirits high and prepare well. BSing is fine as far as it gets the job. Positive impression and trust in yourself and your abilities.
 

4mfamily

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Sep 14, 2010
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Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo Office
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Aug 20, 2009
Doc's Request.
waived
Nomination.....
Feb 25, 2010
AOR Received.
June 26, 2010
Med's Request
June 26,2010
Med's Done....
July 8, 2010
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
feb 28 ,2011
If we can get the passports back this week, we will go landing in the border on Sunday.. otherwise, it will be another week. I can't wait for this " real status", I can sign up for a free " french language courses", applying SIN cards, and purchase the RESP plans for my kids

sept15 said:
Super and 4m family - If your passports were received by March 3, I would not expect them before the end of next week. Count 15 working days since they received it (do not count the day it was received at Fort Erie)... This will come to: Your passports should be discharged by tomorrow or Friday.... You should have them next week - my best judgement.
 

sept15

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4mfamily said:
If we can get the passports back this week, we will go landing in the border on Sunday.. otherwise, it will be another week. I can't wait for this " real status", I can sign up for a free " french language courses", applying SIN cards, and purchase the RESP plans for my kids
I know & understand, 4mfamily. Look at it this way - If we have waited for 52 weeks, 1 week is nothing. I pray you get it fast.
I like RESP - My daughter already has one and she is 6 months. She will be richer than us very soon. It has 20% interest - good deal from the Govt. Good luck.