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mismywife

Member
Dec 9, 2012
11
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cyrus56 said:
If you wanna simply have a clue to figure the meaning of the 16-month out, consider that it is talking about those who got their PPRs in June and July 2012 (months 6 and 7). It says that their files were sent to Damascus VO in Feb-March 2011. Those who had applied late in 2010!
We can expect that the processing time falls significantly when it comes to report the results of the late 2011 applicants. It may take 6 months from now (the report which will appear in July 2013), when most of us got our PPRs ahead.
Yes I agree with you but my case seems taking more times it's almost 10 month for me and my medical expired....
 

cyrus56

Star Member
Jan 12, 2013
152
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Ankara
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-08-2012
File Transfer...
25-10-2012
Passport Req..
09-02-2013
mismywife said:
Yes I agree with you but my case seems taking more times it's almost 10 month for me and my medical expired....
Due to the information you've provided in the spreadsheet, your approval was in Sept 20, 2012. If it's correct, your waiting time in Ankara is 4 months and a half so far. Remember that this 16-month process time just reflects what's going on in Ankara VO.
 

cyrus56

Star Member
Jan 12, 2013
152
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Ankara
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-08-2012
File Transfer...
25-10-2012
Passport Req..
09-02-2013

Toronto88

Hero Member
Sep 1, 2012
272
26
Toronto
Hi everyone

My wife's application has just been updated to In Process :)
Seems like Ankara is back on the right track

BTW I'm currently visiting my wife in Iran and I won't be reading this forum everyday if someone's status is not properly updated on the spreadsheet just send me a private message and I'll try to update it ASAP. Updates are going to be less frequent tho.
 

mamad2020

Star Member
Oct 14, 2012
109
11
Category........
Visa Office......
Ankara
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Toronto88 said:
Hi everyone

My wife's application has just been updated to In Process :)
Seems like Ankara is back on the right track

BTW I'm currently visiting my wife in Iran and I won't be reading this forum everyday if someone's status is not properly updated on the spreadsheet just send me a private message and I'll try to update it ASAP. Updates are going to be less frequent tho.
Hey!
Enjoy your visit there! There has been lots of updates and PPRs in the past week or two. Hopefully you can update them when you get back.
 

mamad2020

Star Member
Oct 14, 2012
109
11
Category........
Visa Office......
Ankara
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..

Toronto88

Hero Member
Sep 1, 2012
272
26
Toronto
mamad2020 said:
Hey!
Enjoy your visit there! There has been lots of updates and PPRs in the past week or two. Hopefully you can update them when you get back.
Thank you. :)
Cyrus and Sayo sent me the updated info and I have put them on the spreadsheet
 

cyrus56

Star Member
Jan 12, 2013
152
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Ankara
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-08-2012
File Transfer...
25-10-2012
Passport Req..
09-02-2013
Toronto88 said:
Thank you. :)
Cyrus and Sayo sent me the updated info and I have put them on the spreadsheet
Who is "m s f z" (number 16 in the spreadsheet)? Is she/he active in this forum?
 

mehdiR

Hero Member
Jan 3, 2012
383
6
canada
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
hbehmane said:
heyy Mehdi how are u bro? u haven't heard anything from Ankara vo yet?
HEY DUDE, nothing yet . I just called turkish and as u said the ticket price hike is three folded . craaaaaaazyy , the economy 's screeeeeewed in Iran.

pray 4 us
 

m s f z

Full Member
Aug 21, 2012
48
0
Category........
Visa Office......
ankara
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-11-2011
AOR Received.
19-01-2012
Med's Done....
01-11-2011
Passport Req..
19-03-2013
cyrus56 said:
Who is "m s f z" (number 16 in the spreadsheet)? Is she/he active in this forum?
hii this is me . i am here and wait for ppr . :D
 

hbehmane

Hero Member
Mar 16, 2012
554
6
123
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
Damas/Ankara
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-09-2011
AOR Received.
29-11-2011
File Transfer...
14-03-2012
Med's Request
01-09-2011
Passport Req..
04-01-2013
VISA ISSUED...
23-01-2013
LANDED..........
09-02-2013
mehdiR said:
HEY DUDE, nothing yet . I just called turkish and as u said the ticket price hike is three folded . craaaaaaazyy , the economy 's screeeeeewed in Iran.

pray 4 us
i know hey the currency fluctuates soo f.k bad in iran. i remember u already booked ur ticket for i guess April, be omide khoda ta un moghe ham karet dorost mishe.
 

cyrus56

Star Member
Jan 12, 2013
152
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Ankara
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-08-2012
File Transfer...
25-10-2012
Passport Req..
09-02-2013
m s f z said:
hii this is me . i am here and wait for ppr . :D
:) I hope you get it soon.
 

nafas

Star Member
Oct 1, 2012
56
2
goli said:
I think this week so many people will get their PPR. Lets start the week with positive attitude :D
God , this waiting game gets to me sometimes , I sure hope we get some ppr's this week , we all need that boost
 

nafas

Star Member
Oct 1, 2012
56
2
nafas said:
God , this waiting game gets to me sometimes , I sure hope we get some ppr's this week , we all need that boost
HI everyone , I found these info's ,I hope it helps, cheers
Background & Security Checks

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
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The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed".
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