Buffalo's processing time

[ae03yy]

when we are asked to submit passport and pics to have visa printed in, what else is required from buffalo?
I'm trying to prepare myself because I'll ask my friend to go in person on my behalf, thks for sharing folks!

 

[superboy_ec]

when we are asked to submit passport and pics to have visa printed in, what else is required from buffalo?
I'm trying to prepare myself because I'll ask my friend to go in person on my behalf, thks for sharing folks!

you are done, Buffalo will send you an email with what is required, just follow the instructions...

 

[mutt391]

superboy! I stickered my file number on the other side of the envelope and not where the sender/receiver information are. Will this become a problem? I entered my tracking number in canada post for the sending envelope and it says it was received in fort erie.. I just hope my passport dont get lost in transaction..

 

[ae03yy]

well I'm travelling from Ottawa for Easter and will be meeting with my friend in st catharines as I want to give her all the info. so can anyone share what thei letter says please. I know I'll receive the info in the mail too but it might arrive after my trip there.
What is Buffalo asking for exactly to get visa?

 

[sept15]

well I'm travelling from Ottawa for Easter and will be meeting with my friend in st catharines as I want to give her all the info. so can anyone share what thei letter says please. I know I'll receive the info in the mail too but it might arrive after my trip there.
What is Buffalo asking for exactly to get visa?

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 May 1, 2011. The issuance of your visa(s) is time sensitive so it is important for you to submit your passport(s) as requested.



We require two (2) recent photographs of yourself and each accompanying family member.



DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE.



FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE:



Passport requirements





Photographs, height and eye colour



Instructions for passport submission

 

[sept15]

superboy! I stickered my file number on the other side of the envelope and not where the sender/receiver information are. Will this become a problem? I entered my tracking number in canada post for the sending envelope and it says it was received in fort erie.. I just hope my passport dont get lost in transaction..

they do this on regular basis. its not only your passport going there. all is good.

 

[4mfamily]

Landed today in the border in St.Stephen, when we approached the border service of Canada, we told them our propose so we are asked to walk to the US customs, we showed our passports to the US customs and she gave me a paper back to Canada. We didn't fill in any form, it was so easy and the US customs were so nice.

Then we passed all our passports and COPR to Border service of Canada, she then input all our info into the computer and asked us to double check the info on the COPR are correct or not. Then we are asked to sign . ( i made a mistake, on the bottom of the COPR, we MUST BE CAREFUL that our signature cannot touch any part of the green boxes but I did it..), she had to print an additional paper for us to sign.. it took for a while.
but we weren't asked to show any work permit/financial proof/bank statement , also we weren't asked to resubmit any new photo, even the head sizes of our photos on COPR are bigger than the new request. We didn't remind her as I think they know the requirement very well. anyway, it was smooth except my signature.

she told me we can call the hotline to get the new SIN card number as both myself and my husband had the SIN number starting 9.. ( under work permit), she said we do not have to go to service of Canada to apply.. I wonder if I have to do it for my sons thru the hotline. anyway, we became the PR now!!!!!!!!

 

[sept15]

Landed today in the border in St.Stephen, when we approached the border service of Canada, we told them our propose so we are asked to walk to the US customs, we showed our passports to the US customs and she gave me a paper back to Canada. We didn't fill in any form, it was so easy and the US customs were so nice.

Then we passed all our passports and COPR to Border service of Canada, she then input all our info into the computer and asked us to double check the info on the COPR are correct or not. Then we are asked to sign . ( i made a mistake, on the bottom of the COPR, we MUST BE CAREFUL that our signature cannot touch any part of the green boxes but I did it..), she had to print an additional paper for us to sign.. it took for a while.
but we weren't asked to show any work permit/financial proof/bank statement , also we weren't asked to resubmit any new photo, even the head sizes of our photos on COPR are bigger than the new request. We didn't remind her as I think they know the requirement very well. anyway, it was smooth except my signature.

she told me we can call the hotline to get the new SIN card number as both myself and my husband had the SIN number starting 9.. ( under work permit), she said we do not have to go to service of Canada to apply.. I wonder if I have to do it for my sons thru the hotline. anyway, we became the PR now!!!!!!!!

Congratulations!!
We were warned not to touch the green area for the signature.

If I were you I would still made sure that photos are good - Even though you think they know the picture sizes but sometimes visualization misleads.

Congratulations again.

 

[ae03yy]

congrats 4mfamily and thanks 4 sharing the end of that story. wish you the best with the next chapter!
also thks sept15 4 ur quick reply, can't wait 4 my turn 2 come!!!

 

[mutt391]

they do this on regular basis. its not only your passport going there. all is good.

Thanks so much sept 15!! you are a boss!

 

[superboy_ec]

Landed today in the border in St.Stephen, when we approached the border service of Canada, we told them our propose so we are asked to walk to the US customs, we showed our passports to the US customs and she gave me a paper back to Canada. We didn't fill in any form, it was so easy and the US customs were so nice.

Then we passed all our passports and COPR to Border service of Canada, she then input all our info into the computer and asked us to double check the info on the COPR are correct or not. Then we are asked to sign . ( i made a mistake, on the bottom of the COPR, we MUST BE CAREFUL that our signature cannot touch any part of the green boxes but I did it..), she had to print an additional paper for us to sign.. it took for a while.
but we weren't asked to show any work permit/financial proof/bank statement , also we weren't asked to resubmit any new photo, even the head sizes of our photos on COPR are bigger than the new request. We didn't remind her as I think they know the requirement very well. anyway, it was smooth except my signature.

she told me we can call the hotline to get the new SIN card number as both myself and my husband had the SIN number starting 9.. ( under work permit), she said we do not have to go to service of Canada to apply.. I wonder if I have to do it for my sons thru the hotline. anyway, we became the PR now!!!!!!!!

Congrats !!! 4mfamily!!!

 

[mutt391]

congrats 4mfamily!

 

[winnipegmb]

Got got the PPR email! Feels great to finally have this done with, will be firing off the passport first thing tomorrow.

 

[sept15]

Got got the PPR email! Feels great to finally have this done with, will be firing off the passport first thing tomorrow.

Finally. Yay!

Happy for you.

We were in Toronto last few days hence you guys did not see me here...

Congratulations.

Let me know if you have any questions.

 

[procan]

Hello everybody!!

I am here with a good news.......
I got the ppr from Buffalo VO through email.
Please check my time line on the left.

Thay have given time till June 1, 2011 to submit the passports.

Thanks for everyone in the forum for all your support.
Now I have reached the last part of the process.

I will keep you updated.