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FEBRUARY 2015 OUTLAND

JennaJ

Full Member
Mar 18, 2015
39
0
Toronto, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-02-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
30-12-2014
Re: FEBRUARY 2015 OUTLANDi

rhcohen2014 said:
i know someone from Phils who had no issue extending their visa and waiting for pr approval in canada. there are many many many applicants who successfully do this.
I am frm Phils too and I'm here in Toronto also with visitor permit. Same situation like INta Hayati.
 

ChellyCat

Hero Member
Jan 8, 2015
274
14
Mississauga, ON
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-Feb-2015
Doc's Request.
30-July-2015 (Proof of sponsor's Canadian residence)
AOR Received.
06-April-2015
Med's Done....
27-April-2015
Passport Req..
IP: August 6. DM: Sept 26
VISA ISSUED...
25-Sept-2015
LANDED..........
05-Oct-2015
Since we're on the subject... I submitted my visitor extension application on Feb 2 and am still waiting for an answer. The funny part is, CIC sent me an email a couple weeks back "updating" me that my application had no new updates. THANKS, CIC, I had nooo idea :p

I'm pretty nervous about it, as I accidentally overstayed the visa by one day. I hope that doesn't count against me. I submitted a statutory declaration of common-law union and provided a letter explaining I submitted my PR app. So fingers crossed for approval. I don't even want to think about it getting rejected; I have virtually no life back in the States to return to.
 

np231

Star Member
Feb 9, 2015
51
2
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-02-2015
AOR Received.
15-04-2015
File Transfer...
13-05-2015 (In Process: 10-09-2015)
Med's Request
11-01-2016 (Remed)
Med's Done....
13-01-2015 (Remed done: 12Jan2016)
Passport Req..
15-02-2016
So IMM 0008 was updated in February 2015.

I sent my application on 26Feb2015, delivered on 27Feb2015.

I checked on 25Feb2015, form wasnt updated.

When was the form actually updated? Anyone in the same situation?
 

JennaJ

Full Member
Mar 18, 2015
39
0
Toronto, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-02-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
30-12-2014
:(ChellyCat said:
Since we're on the subject... I submitted my visitor extension application on Feb 2 and am still waiting for an answer. The funny part is, CIC sent me an email a couple weeks back "updating" me that my application had no new updates. THANKS, CIC, I had nooo idea :p

I'm pretty nervous about it, as I accidentally overstayed the visa by one day. I hope that doesn't count against me. I submitted a statutory declaration of common-law union and provided a letter explaining I submitted my PR app. So fingers crossed for approval. I don't even want to think about it getting rejected; I have virtually no life back in the States to return to.
Wow really?
Hope you get an answer soon. Pls update us abt it. I will expire in August so I'm little bit anxious :(
 

desirecanada

Star Member
Nov 29, 2010
66
1
intA HAYATI said:
Wanna ask a question pls...
My visitor permit expires on September, is there a chance that I can extend it? My consultant told me there's no assurance I can extend it or else I've to go back to Phils and wait for my PR there :(

We submitted our application feb 13..

Thx
Hi intA HAYATI,

Could you please elaborate as how to apply for visitor visa .I am a PR planning to marry in April.

So request for your help and guidance.Will be really good if you can reply.

If you do not have any issue, Can I please call you. I am sending you an email in your inbox with my number.

Thanks a lot for your help .....
 

Lamja

Star Member
Feb 21, 2015
157
1
Macedonia
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-02-2015
AOR Received.
14-04-2015
File Transfer...
28-04-2015 (SA)
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
14-02-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
05-08-2015
VISA ISSUED...
10-08-2015 | TOTAL: 164 Days |
LANDED..........
08-09-2015
np231 said:
So IMM 0008 was updated in February 2015.

I sent my application on 26Feb2015, delivered on 27Feb2015.

I checked on 25Feb2015, form wasnt updated.

When was the form actually updated? Anyone in the same situation?
am in same situation like you, dont know if they accept old imm od they goign to send back full app, and we need to send again with new imm 0008 :(
 

d_j_heckford

Hero Member
Feb 16, 2015
300
8
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-03-2015
Doc's Request.
13-10-2015
AOR Received.
17-04-2015
File Transfer...
07-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
19-02-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Exempt Decision Made: 26-11-15
VISA ISSUED...
03-12-2015
Lamja said:
am in same situation like you, dont know if they accept old imm od they goign to send back full app, and we need to send again with new imm 0008 :(
Aye its 50/50 they send you a email asking for updated form. I hear there is virtually no difference between the updated form from the older form either. Maybe different font? I managed to catch it in time myself and mine went out March 3. If they aren't accepting older form there is gonna be a lot of files kept to the side sending out emails for updated forms.
 

cbellyoung

Star Member
Jan 4, 2015
103
3
123
London, UK
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-02-2015
AOR Received.
30-04-2015
Med's Done....
20-01-2015
VISA ISSUED...
29-10-2015
LANDED..........
29-01-2016
Hi fellow February people!

I submitted my application for family sponsorship on 16th Feb! I tracked it and it arrived in Mississauga 5 days later.

I haven't heard anything yet and the CIC website can't find my details in the "check status" area. I'm hoping that they start processing my form soon!

Does anyone know how long it takes for a response? Anyone had any response yet? I've been told that London Visa Office processing times are actually a bit quicker than stated on the website - around 8 months - so I'm hoping I get some good news in October!
 

rhcohen2014

VIP Member
Apr 6, 2014
4,935
185
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 17, 2014
Doc's Request.
April 11, 2014
AOR Received.
May 8, 2014
File Transfer...
May 9, 2014
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
Nov 15, 2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
July 15, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
July 25, 2014/ received August 1, 2014
LANDED..........
August 29, 2014
cbellyoung said:
Hi fellow February people!

I submitted my application for family sponsorship on 16th Feb! I tracked it and it arrived in Mississauga 5 days later.

I haven't heard anything yet and the CIC website can't find my details in the "check status" area. I'm hoping that they start processing my form soon!

Does anyone know how long it takes for a response? Anyone had any response yet? I've been told that London Visa Office processing times are actually a bit quicker than stated on the website - around 8 months - so I'm hoping I get some good news in October!
it's currently taking 65ish days for the first stage to be complete. you will not hear anything until they start processing the sponsor's file in 65ish days. More than likely, you will not be able to sign into the ECAS system until AFTER sponsor approval (SA) has been given. Receipt numbers do not work to sign in, only UCI and file numbers do, which most people don't get until sponsor approval.
 

DanSlh

Champion Member
Dec 24, 2014
1,279
81
123
Brazil
Category........
Visa Office......
Sao Paulo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-03-2015
AOR Received.
17-04-2015
File Transfer...
07-05-2015 AOR2............: 15-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
19-02-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
22-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
25-06-2015
LANDED..........
02-07-2015
I have a simple question: the time indicated by cic website is for both, AoR and sa or just for AoR?
And how long, usually it takes between AoR and sa?
One more thing: since I'm going throught Quebec, I'll receive a sa or just AoR and the letter requesting for csq?
I'm a little confused.
 

sohaib1

Champion Member
Jan 28, 2015
1,688
285
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-02-2015
Doc's Request.
13-10-2015 (Urdu Nikah Nama)
AOR Received.
02-04-2015
File Transfer...
20-04-2015
Med's Done....
PreDone 20-01-2015
Passport Req..
11-11-2015
VISA ISSUED...
03-12-2015
LANDED..........
10-12-2015
so what dates are they working on currently now
 

DanSlh

Champion Member
Dec 24, 2014
1,279
81
123
Brazil
Category........
Visa Office......
Sao Paulo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-03-2015
AOR Received.
17-04-2015
File Transfer...
07-05-2015 AOR2............: 15-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
19-02-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
22-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
25-06-2015
LANDED..........
02-07-2015
sohaib1 said:
so what dates are they working on currently now
Mid january.
 

sohaib1

Champion Member
Jan 28, 2015
1,688
285
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-02-2015
Doc's Request.
13-10-2015 (Urdu Nikah Nama)
AOR Received.
02-04-2015
File Transfer...
20-04-2015
Med's Done....
PreDone 20-01-2015
Passport Req..
11-11-2015
VISA ISSUED...
03-12-2015
LANDED..........
10-12-2015
i hope we get ours soon
 

MrsMcLaughlin

Hero Member
Oct 24, 2014
211
10
Hi Everyone! Our application was received in Mississauga on February 23rd but we realized after we sent it that our IM008 is outdated and the one we submitted was somehow the June 2014 version. So I have a strong feeling that the package will be returned and we will have to resubmit, since technically it has now been updated twice since then :-[ I compared the two forms and the only difference seems to be that they removed one question asking about a preferred visa office, but I don't think that will matter to CIC. So now all we can do is wait!
 

DanSlh

Champion Member
Dec 24, 2014
1,279
81
123
Brazil
Category........
Visa Office......
Sao Paulo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-03-2015
AOR Received.
17-04-2015
File Transfer...
07-05-2015 AOR2............: 15-05-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
19-02-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
22-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
25-06-2015
LANDED..........
02-07-2015
MrsMcLaughlin said:
Hi Everyone! Our application was received in Mississauga on February 23rd but we realized after we sent it that our IM008 is outdated and the one we submitted was somehow the June 2014 version. So I have a strong feeling that the package will be returned and we will have to resubmit, since technically it has now been updated twice since then :-[ I compared the two forms and the only difference seems to be that they removed one question asking about a preferred visa office, but I don't think that will matter to CIC. So now all we can do is wait!
Wait and see.
CIC can only ask the updated form.
You never know.