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PPR

JLfleur

Member
Jul 12, 2017
19
0
Category........
FSW
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
23-Sept-2016
Doc's Request.
02-March-2017
AOR Received.
28-April-2017
Passport Req..
25-July-2017
VISA ISSUED...
16-August-2017
Hi got an email that say "ready for visa". I would like to know how long does it normally take to get my passport back? I'm still connected with my current job and they need 30 days notice for resignation. And
 

angelistamaria

Hero Member
Jul 6, 2017
329
292
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Manila
App. Filed.......
22-04-2017
AOR Received.
22-04-2017
Passport Req..
28-07-2017
VISA ISSUED...
01-08-2017

JLfleur

Member
Jul 12, 2017
19
0
Category........
FSW
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
23-Sept-2016
Doc's Request.
02-March-2017
AOR Received.
28-April-2017
Passport Req..
25-July-2017
VISA ISSUED...
16-August-2017
Thank for your reply. What does IP1, IP2 and LVO mean? I'm sorry the abbreviations are still new to me.
 

angelistamaria

Hero Member
Jul 6, 2017
329
292
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Manila
App. Filed.......
22-04-2017
AOR Received.
22-04-2017
Passport Req..
28-07-2017
VISA ISSUED...
01-08-2017
LVO is my local visa office (Manila, Philippines), IP 1 and IP 2 are stages "in progress" during the background screening.
 

JLfleur

Member
Jul 12, 2017
19
0
Category........
FSW
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
23-Sept-2016
Doc's Request.
02-March-2017
AOR Received.
28-April-2017
Passport Req..
25-July-2017
VISA ISSUED...
16-August-2017
wow! i'm from PH too :) If it will only take 10 working days then I have to resign, asap
 

angelistamaria

Hero Member
Jul 6, 2017
329
292
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Manila
App. Filed.......
22-04-2017
AOR Received.
22-04-2017
Passport Req..
28-07-2017
VISA ISSUED...
01-08-2017
The advice is not to resign until you have the visa and COPR in your hand. I actually plan to stay on until the end of the year. :p Would still love to get that year-end bonus (sayang lang). I still have a good way to go before my medical expires so I would rather bulk up the settlement funds before I leave.

Did you use a representative/ agency or did you do it yourself?
 

JLfleur

Member
Jul 12, 2017
19
0
Category........
FSW
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
23-Sept-2016
Doc's Request.
02-March-2017
AOR Received.
28-April-2017
Passport Req..
25-July-2017
VISA ISSUED...
16-August-2017
I applied via agency but there is really no clear advice regarding the process, that's why I started to read forums because I was already getting anxious.

I agree with the year end bonus :)

So our decision to go to Canada would depend on our medical exam?
 

angelistamaria

Hero Member
Jul 6, 2017
329
292
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Manila
App. Filed.......
22-04-2017
AOR Received.
22-04-2017
Passport Req..
28-07-2017
VISA ISSUED...
01-08-2017
Yes, you have to land with the medical exam still applicable (1 year from the date you took the physical exam).

My husband and I worked on our application ourselves. My good friend did the same. It's doable, but very time consuming... I don't mind, though as I am a bit of a control freak (and, as we say colloquially, oc-oc...) :p

I suggest you read https://pinoystocanada.wordpress.com/ for more guidance. It's a little old (2012, I think), but I can still relate to this gentleman's blog... and it's very helpful... his daughter even guest-blogged on bringing her pet to Canada. :D
 

JLfleur

Member
Jul 12, 2017
19
0
Category........
FSW
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
23-Sept-2016
Doc's Request.
02-March-2017
AOR Received.
28-April-2017
Passport Req..
25-July-2017
VISA ISSUED...
16-August-2017
It was already too late when I realized that I can actually do it on my own. hehe

Thank you so much for the tips. God bless us :)
 

angelistamaria

Hero Member
Jul 6, 2017
329
292
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Manila
App. Filed.......
22-04-2017
AOR Received.
22-04-2017
Passport Req..
28-07-2017
VISA ISSUED...
01-08-2017
It was already too late when I realized that I can actually do it on my own. hehe

Thank you so much for the tips. God bless us :)
Means to an end, my friend. Doesn't matter how you get there as long as you do. ;) You might also want to look at prepareforcanada.com for free preparation webinars and e-books.

Good luck to us!
 

sentraj

Hero Member
Nov 16, 2016
264
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Hi got an email that say "ready for visa". I would like to know how long does it normally take to get my passport back? I'm still connected with my current job and they need 30 days notice for resignation. And
congratulations on your PPR. Please find VFS Global office near by and give them. They are working on this process for many MNCs. May I know your timeline and stream?
 

JLfleur

Member
Jul 12, 2017
19
0
Category........
FSW
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
23-Sept-2016
Doc's Request.
02-March-2017
AOR Received.
28-April-2017
Passport Req..
25-July-2017
VISA ISSUED...
16-August-2017
Hello,

Today I got an email that my application is updated with the following details

Document Status Help
Name Unique Client Identifier (UCI) Document Document # Status Expiry Date Status Updated Date Travel document Number Country of Issue
xxxxxxx xxxxxx xxxxxxxx Counterfoil T333333333 Your document is valid. 2018/xx/xx xxxxxxxx


Also, my updates are like below.
Application status A final decision has been made. Please see the final decision below. Help
Review of eligibility Your eligiblity has been reviewed. Please see the final decision below. Help
Review of medical results You passed the medical exam. Help
Review of additional documents The additional documents you provided are being reviewed. Help
Interview You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes. Help
Biometrics We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes. Help
Background check Your background check was completed. Help
Final decision Your application was approved. Check your messages below for details.

But there is no message below. Is this normal?


Thanks!
 

JLfleur

Member
Jul 12, 2017
19
0
Category........
FSW
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
23-Sept-2016
Doc's Request.
02-March-2017
AOR Received.
28-April-2017
Passport Req..
25-July-2017
VISA ISSUED...
16-August-2017
Dear Applicant/Cher(e) Client(e),

We would like to inform you that your processed passport has been dispatched from the Canada Visa Office, on 16 Aug 2017 to the Canada Visa Application Centre.
You can track the status of your application through our website mentioned below using your tracking number:
http://www.vfsglobal.ca/canada


Best Regards/Cordialement,
Canada Visa Application Centre,Manila




*** What does this mean?
 

JLfleur

Member
Jul 12, 2017
19
0
Category........
FSW
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
23-Sept-2016
Doc's Request.
02-March-2017
AOR Received.
28-April-2017
Passport Req..
25-July-2017
VISA ISSUED...
16-August-2017