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what_a_joke

Full Member
Sep 24, 2009
23
0
Guys,

Please update my information

Category........: AINP
Pre-Assessed..: No
Nomination.....: 11-26-2009
App Sent to CIC : 04-19-2010
AOR Received.: 08-06-2010
Med's Request: 08-06-2010
Med's Done....: 08-18-2010
Med's Sent....: 08-24-2010
Med's delivered: Still in transit per USPS website


thanks,
 

chigirl

Hero Member
Nov 16, 2009
418
28
Category........
Visa Office......
BUFFALO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-08-2008
Doc's Request.
11-15-2009
Nomination.....
11-23-2009
AOR Received.
07-19-2010
Med's Request
07-19-2010
Med's Done....
07-26-2010
engg said:
Guys,

I had left US a week ago,my medicals are done and sent to ottawa office.But I'm in india now.I haven't yet received RPRF request even if I do get it ,it will be sent to PO BOX address in jersey city.I"m stuck with the visa issue here,I don't understand how to proceed further.

Please suggest something.
engg;

Of late the passport requests from Buffalo have come via email - in which case you should be fine.

If not, have you arranged for a forwarding address - a friend etc who can inform you if they receive any communication from CIC? Also, you can authorize someone to receive communication on your behalf.
 

hsetin

Star Member
Jul 29, 2009
65
4
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-11-2012
AOR Received.
11-12-2012
File Transfer...
11-12-2012
Med's Done....
01-11-2012
Passport Req..
01-03-2013
I think you have to mention your height and eye color either on the back of the photo or in a separate letter.
Check the cic site for this.
iAlberta said:
will mail it...

I think I need to send in original passport, 3 photos and a return envelope.... is there anything tht i am missing? let me know seniors
 

iAlberta

Star Member
Mar 22, 2009
148
18
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, USA
NOC Code......
2172
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20/Mar/2009
Doc's Request.
16/Dec/2009
Nomination.....
11/Jan/2010
AOR Received.
01/Jun/2010
Med's Request
01/Jun/2010
Med's Done....
04/Jun/2010
Passport Req..
27/Aug/2010
Yeah, I already did that and sent my passport... lets see how many days will tht take...

hsetin said:
I think you have to mention your height and eye color either on the back of the photo or in a separate letter.
Check the cic site for this.
 

petesampras

Full Member
Mar 9, 2009
45
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14/03/2010
Nomination.....
19/11/2009
AOR Received.
07/02/2010
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
10/11/2010 to LA
Med's Request
02/07/2010
Med's Done....
14/07/2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
17/12/2010
VISA ISSUED...
06/01/2011
LANDED..........
03/07/2011
Hi iAlberta,

Could you please udpate your timing of medical done...was it in June or Apr??
 

legalcitizen

Hero Member
Jul 1, 2009
231
14
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
My medical reports reached OTTAWA, ON on Aug 19/2010.


Signed by FEATHERSTONAUGH


Waiting for PPR. Probably I may have to wait till Mid October..

I recently got my new passport. I mailed copies of the first two/last two pages. Is that good enough..or Do I have to mail whole copy.



Good luck with your processing..
 

iAlberta

Star Member
Mar 22, 2009
148
18
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, USA
NOC Code......
2172
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20/Mar/2009
Doc's Request.
16/Dec/2009
Nomination.....
11/Jan/2010
AOR Received.
01/Jun/2010
Med's Request
01/Jun/2010
Med's Done....
04/Jun/2010
Passport Req..
27/Aug/2010
please take a look at my profile info

petesampras said:
Hi iAlberta,

Could you please udpate your timing of medical done...was it in June or Apr??
 

petesampras

Full Member
Mar 9, 2009
45
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14/03/2010
Nomination.....
19/11/2009
AOR Received.
07/02/2010
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
10/11/2010 to LA
Med's Request
02/07/2010
Med's Done....
14/07/2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
17/12/2010
VISA ISSUED...
06/01/2011
LANDED..........
03/07/2011
Open Questions for the forum:

1. Is there any deadline to send the passport once the request comes from Consulate??

2. Once you received the passport with immigrant visa, any deadline to do the landing in CANADA ?

Your response will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 

canadatryingguy

Star Member
Dec 19, 2009
119
11
India
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
New Delhi
App. Filed.......
09-11-2016
AOR Received.
AOR 1 - 24-11-2016 & AOR 2 - 19-12-2016
File Transfer...
06-12-2016
Med's Done....
29-09-2016
Interview........
Not applicable
Passport Req..
14-05-2017
petesampras said:
Open Questions for the forum:

1. Is there any deadline to send the passport once the request comes from Consulate??

Answer - Yes, there is a deadline. I think it is two and half month.

2. Once you received the passport with immigrant visa, any deadline to do the landing in CANADA ?

Answer - Yes, immigrant visa is valid for 1 year. Hence, it is expected that landing formalities should be completed before deadline.

Your response will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks
 

petesampras

Full Member
Mar 9, 2009
45
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
2132
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14/03/2010
Nomination.....
19/11/2009
AOR Received.
07/02/2010
IELTS Request
N/A
File Transfer...
10/11/2010 to LA
Med's Request
02/07/2010
Med's Done....
14/07/2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
17/12/2010
VISA ISSUED...
06/01/2011
LANDED..........
03/07/2011
Thanks canadatryingguy for your response.
 

NewHome_Alberta

Star Member
Jun 29, 2009
113
3
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Manny said:
Don't panic, it has gone by registered mail so it's safe. Can take up to seven-to-eight days for transit, so give it some time. You should follow up later this week with DMP to see if they received confirmation of delivery.
Thanks for the reply. I will wait untill end of this week to follow up.
 

NewHome_Alberta

Star Member
Jun 29, 2009
113
3
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
petesampras said:
HomeAlberta,

I will advise sending a fax to Ottawa office asking an update on the medical receipt..
I will wait till end of this week then I will send a fax to Ottawa office.
 

vbomb

Star Member
Aug 26, 2010
129
3
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
WOOHOO I got the AOR...went home after a long day of work and saw the white envelope in the mail!

woo I'm super stoked. Gonna go do medicals soon :)

Only took 4 months lol

Thanks for all the info here guys. Here is my timescale

Nominated: March 25, 2010
PR application reached CIC: May 10, 2010
AOR: August 30
Med request: August 30
 

Chucky

Member
Aug 2, 2010
17
0
Whats AOR in the timelines that you guys have? I have not received my nomination yet and hence the question.

And just so you guys know I really appreciate your assistance on this site. I have had to call Alberta for most of the questions and for the rest you guys have been very helpful. As we all draw closer to crossing over I wish you all the best and your help has been very much appreciated....each one of you...really.
 

Manny

Hero Member
Dec 31, 2008
360
35
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, US
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Dec 30, 2008
Doc's Request.
Nov 25, 2009
Nomination.....
Dec 07, 2009 CIC App. Filed.: Mar 15, 2010
AOR Received.
Jul 06, 2010
Med's Request
Jul 06, 2010
Med's Done....
Jul 15, 2010 File transferred: Nov 10, 2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Dec 15, 2010
VISA ISSUED...
Dec 23, 2010
LANDED..........
Apr 07, 2011
Ok, wanted to post a compendium of acronyms for a while::: The stages I mention below are my own making. The periods in between these steps are where you'll be animated suspense waiting for the respective stage's end result!

Stage 1 - nomination, ends with getting nomination certificate [this stage no longer applicable with the suspension of H1B nominations :( ]
PNP = Provincial Nomination Program (General Canadian term as many or most provinces have this program)
AINP = Alberta Immigrant Nomination Program (this is Alberta's PNP)

Stage 2, application, to "CIC", results in AOR, Medicals request
CIC = Citizenship and Immigration Canada (Canadian equivalent of INS/USCIS)
PR = Permanent Resident (/Residency)
AOR = Acknowledgment of Receipt (by CIC that they recd your application for PR. This will give you a B- - - - number called the Immigration file number. The letter will NOT have the acronym or the fully expanded form! Dunno why the acronym is so popular though .. Duh!!)
eCAS = CIC's online status checking application. You'd use the B- - - - number to check status. https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/?app=ecas&lang=en CAS stands for Client Application Status (Double Duh! :D)

Stage 3, Request for passport, ends in payment of "RPRF" & eventually receipt of Canadian PR visa stamped in your passport
PPR = Passport Request
RPRF = Right of Permanent Residence Fee [this is the fee you pay after the original CIC application fee. RPRF is for getting the PR visa stamped and is refundable. This is requested by CIC when they are ready to stamp the PR visa!)
COPR = Certificate of Permanent Residency (is issued with the visa and is proof of your PR status)

Best of luck to all!

Chucky said:
Whats AOR in the timelines that you guys have? I have not received my nomination yet and hence the question.

And just so you guys know I really appreciate your assistance on this site. I have had to call Alberta for most of the questions and for the rest you guys have been very helpful. As we all draw closer to crossing over I wish you all the best and your help has been very much appreciated....each one of you...really.