Express Entry - e-APR submitted in December 2016

[saikris12]

Hi,
I submitted my e-APR yesterday. Please add my details in the sheet

Name : saikris12
e-APR/AOR : 10 DEC
PNP OUTLAND STREAM
INDIA
Number of applicants : 1

 

[Iman.G]

Hi,
I submitted my e-APR yesterday. Please add my details in the sheet

Name : saikris12
e-APR/AOR : 10 DEC
PNP OUTLAND STREAM
INDIA

Welcome to the group and good luck with speedy PPR!

 

[hitesh0414]

Update my details: I am from India, FSW outland

 

[Iman.G]

Update my details: I am from India, FSW outland

Thank you for providing details. Spreadsheet updated.

 

[gantisunil86]

Hello All,

I have received Nomination, with all my documents ready to be uploaded once the draw comes.

Any specific Whats Group please add me +919987161718

Thanks!

 

[mashamasha]

Dear volodyalysak and mashamasha,

Welcome to the group and good luck with your PPR process.

Spreadsheet updated.

Thank you! Got my medicals changed to "passed" today. Fingers crossed!

 

[hitesh0414]

Thank you! Got my medicals changed to "passed" today. Fingers crossed!

Congrats man... but don't say they are going through applications on Saturdays too.

 

[mashamasha]

Congrats man... but don't say they are going through applications on Saturdays too.

Haha that I don't know... But I got an email on Saturday night my time (GMT +5).

 

[Iman.G]

Haha that I don't know... But I got an email on Saturday night my time (GMT +5).

Congrats! Hope the rest of your application's process goes as quick as meds.

 

[teewhy709]

Hi Guys,
How can I determine which Visa Office is working on my Application?

Thanks

 

[Iman.G]

Hi Guys,
How can I determine which Visa Office is working on my Application?

Thanks

Hi teewhy709,

According to some answers to this question, we can find the VO working on our application most certainly from GCMS Notes, however, the following link gives some ideas about what VO could potentially work on your application:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/apply-where.asp

 

[siddharthbala]

I finished my application and put it in processing on 10th December.

According to a consultant I was speaking with, she said that typically, barring any request for further documentations, one should expect to plan sending in the passport for stamping around the first - second week of March. Anyone know if the timeline sounds about right?

I'm excited and at the same time relieved - I've had to wade through so much documentation that my scanner (which I bought just for this occasion) has been my best friend for the past 30 odd days. I also get to put this out of my mind for the next few days, outside of just checking on the status of things. Now I can just do mind exercises, look up minor logistical stuff like:

* Doing research into banks in Canada
* Figuring out buying a car
* Actively looking for jobs and networking
* Figuring out telephone connections
* Looking into PR process for potential spouse and the timelines involved.

The planning never ends! ;D

Also, is there any specific WhatsApp group for us folks?

 

[rusticdud]

yes it would be nice to have a whatsapp group specific to december 2016 AOR only.

 

[johnjkjk]

According to a consultant I was speaking with, she said that typically, barring any request for further documentations, one should expect to plan sending in the passport for stamping around the first - second week of March. Anyone know if the timeline sounds about right?

Depending on how straight forward your application is (i.e. documents meeting specifications exactly, clear medical history, no complications that required an LoE etc and minimal international travel), it's possible that your application could be processed within a month- some November applicants have already received copr.

* Doing research into banks in Canada
See http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/updated-topics/-t431130.0.html;topicseen
* Figuring out buying a car
Insurance is apparently quite steep and you may well not need a vehicle.
* Actively looking for jobs and networking
What's you field?
* Figuring out telephone connections
* Looking into PR process for potential spouse and the timelines involved.

Since you don't mention it, presumably you have accommodation sorted? That for me is the biggest worry.

 

[siddharthbala]

Depending on how straight forward your application is (i.e. documents meeting specifications exactly, clear medical history, no complications that required an LoE etc and minimal international travel), it's possible that your application could be processed within a month- some November applicants have already received copr.

* Doing research into banks in Canada
See http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/updated-topics/-t431130.0.html;topicseen
* Figuring out buying a car
Insurance is apparently quite steep and you may well not need a vehicle.
* Actively looking for jobs and networking
What's you field?
* Figuring out telephone connections
* Looking into PR process for potential spouse and the timelines involved.

Since you don't mention it, presumably you have accommodation sorted? That for me is the biggest worry.

Since we're opening up a discussion about this, thought I'd also put my observations and data gathered so far, so as to incite further discussion from other folks and save everyone's time.

Regarding banks:

I've seen those threads.

General consensus seems to be quite mixed. Most people seem to recommend ScotiaBank or RBC (with a few dissenters saying that typically these are immigrants with a poor level of services, but overall things seem to get done.

TD, apparently, has been generally slammed by most, citing hidden charges for a lot of things, though their extended working hours appear to be one good point.

HSBC,well, "they can get stuffed" has been the general consensus.

Outside of that, there's also been the occasional mention of other banks like CIBC, President's Choice, etc. but they've been few and far between.

However, in the course of these threads, the few observations I've made that folks have been unanimous about are:
a) Very, very few of people making their landing were asked to show their Proof of Funds
b) Almost all suggest just making the bank account when in Canada rather than go the "presetup" in the countries of origin. I happened to visit a local bank here in Mumbai (Kotak), which apparently partners with ScotiaBank for their StartRight accounts. Even though I made it clear on the outset that I was just gathering information, the folks at Kotak were adamant that they wouldn't lift a finger unless I chose to get an NRE account with them first (despite me mentioning that I had previously banked with Kotak for about two years and held a high opinion of them). The hard-sell game was strong.

On Figuring out buying a car

I agree - insurance and first time car purchase is likely to be adversely affected the first time around. Definitely not looking to buy a brand new car, though - most likely will be choosing a second-hand car for the first few years before swapping out. Primarily looking at it from the point of mobility within the country, as well as possibility of doing Uber as a part-time job, if possible to cover some amount of living expenses while also familiarizing myself with the city I choose to set up shop in, do a little bit of socializing and cultural immersion. It has its pros and cons, but it's been something I've been thinking of for a while now, based on some of the discussions going on in Canadian Uber Driver boards, my own discussions with the Uber drivers in my local company.

Actively looking for jobs and networking:

I'm an animator and by the looks of it, the market is pretty saturated. However, I do receive royalties for my previous work in the field which are in USD and would be enough to cover some degree of my expenses, thus rendering it not too much of an issue, but I might have start from a junior position and work my way up in the field if I need to build up "Canadian" work experience - again, this isn't an issue as it was one of the things I mentally accepted when starting off on this; that I might have to return to my roots to build something stronger.

However, that having been said - I'm also keeping options for some other career options as a backup, i.e. the Uber Driver thing mentioned above, etc. as backup options that also serve a valued purpose.