SPOUSE / FAMILY CLASS timeline MANILA Visa Office PHILIPPINES

[mrsh]

@redtag,

i just sent you a message po.

 

[mrsh]

guys, here's our last update for today. goodnight ;D

Please check frequently asked questions, notes and abbreviations below.
Anyone with correction or whose name is not on the list yet, feel free to message me. ;D

MANILA VISA OFFICE-SPOUSAL/CL SPONSORSHIP AS OF MAY 26, 2011


Visa received CEM- Canadian Embassy Manila CPC in Missasauga, Canada
Decision Made PPR-Passport Request AOR- Acknowledgement of Receipt
In Process DM- Decision Made MP- Member of Parliament
Interview

CPC Rec'd CPC DM CEM Rec'd AOR/PPR PPSent In Process Interview DM VISA Destination

MARCH
Eosinophil 03/21/10 06/01/10 06/09/10 06/20/10 04/???/11

JUNE
MLViill 06/03/11 07/14/11 07/23/11 08/26/10 ??/??/??
(missed email fr. Jul10;received final noticed fr. CEM Jan2011; re-med 04/26/11) Winnipeg

AUGUST
Frapii 08/24/10 09/21/10 09/28/10 10/10/10 09/28/10 02/16/11 02/16/11 03/04/11 Toronto

SEPTEMBER
NT_PH 09/18/09 11/07/09 02/22/11 (re-med request; 03/14/11 remed done)
Sweetsmile 09/04/10 11/05/10 11/17/10 12/15/10 12/30/10 04/06/11 Saskatoon
Silvercreek 09/20/10 10/20/10 10/28/10 11/17/10 02/01/11 02/10/11
P3me 09/22/10 10/20/10 11/02/10 11/12/10 12/31/10 02/14/11 02/23/11 Midland
Mrs. Vip 09/22/10 10/22/10 11/02/10 11/25/10 12/22/10 02/28/11 03/04/11
Xian2010 09/24/10 10/25/10 11/02/10 02/18/11 03/04/11 no news since then-i think visa received already
Kezzia 09/29/10 11/18/10 12/02/10 04/05/11
(contacted by CEM 04/29/11 for addtl med; med done)

OCTOBER
Lee_rockz 10/01/10 11/01/10 11/16/11 12/14/10 01/12/11 01/29/11 02/12/11
Lola_arl 10/09/10 11/23/10 12/03/10 12/30/10 03/17/11 03/18/11
Chanci 10/12/10 02/01/11 02/07/11 02/17/11 02/22/11 02/07/11 05/12/11 05/17/11 Calgary
Filipina 10/27/10 11/23/10 01/04/11 01/20/11 02/07/11 02/16/11 Winnipeg
ehs 10/28/10 12/08/10 12/28/10 01/11/11 03/19/11
Lestah2005 10/28/10 01/18/11 02/07/11 05/05/11 05/13/11
(child sponsorship)

NOVEMBER

Foreverlove 11/02/10 11/30/10 12/08/10 01/14/11 01/13/11 Saskatoon
Pinay_juliet 11/04/10 11/30/10 01/20/11 01/25/11
Prettyfritzie 11/09/10 01/24/11 02/08/11 02/10/11 05/09/11 05/13/11 BC
Monoko 11/18/10 12/15/10 12/29/10 01/17/11 02/10/11 02/18/11 02/28/11 Winnipeg
Star1384 11/22/10 12/20/10 12/20/10 01/29/11 02/10/11 03/17/11 03/18/11 Mississauga
Miss_Ian 11/23/10 01/23/11 02/02/11 02/04/11 Toronto
Vhing15 11/25/10 12/29/10 01/10/11 01/20/11
Happilymarried11/25/10 12/28/10 01/18/11 01/26/11 02/06/11 02/15/11
Ceskat'sbf 11/??/10 01/26/11 01/28/11 02/17/11 02/18/11 Winnipeg

DECEMBER
Simplytin 12/02/10 02/11/11 2/28/11 5/04/11 05/07/11 05/14/11 Ontario
Nice2010 12/01/10 01/06/11 01/18/11 02/10/11 2/28/11 Ontario
Aginaya 12/02/10 01/25/11 2/28/11 Vancouver
Tin1586 12/03/10 01/07/11 01/18/11 02/03/11 02/15/11 05/11/11 Edmonton
Kulilit 12/03/10 01/10/11 01/18/11 02/04/11 02/24/11 02/26/11 03/04/11 Winnipeg
Jessabel 12/05/10 01/13/11 01/31/11 05/09/11 05/13/11 05/22/11
Yumikofang 12/07/10 01/12/11 01/25/11 02/06/11
MrsJM 12/09/10 02/07/11 05/13/11 Toronto
Ssetmike 12/10/10 01/06/11 01/18/11 01/26/11 03/14/11 (waiting for re-med request) Alberta
Rovi'sHubby 12/10/10 01/13/11 01/26/11 02/10/11 02/14/11 06/02/11 Winnipeg
JumanJix 12/10/10 02/25/11 04/14/11 Manitoba
Leelovesjenny12/13/10 01/09/11 02/15/11 Toronto
Mcarmount 12/22/10 01/21/11 01/31/11 02/11/11 02/28/11 05/04/11 05/07/11
Eeyore 12/23/10 01/ /11 03/31/11 05/07/11 05/13/11 05/21/11 Mississauga

JANUARY
Shelleypher 01/05/11 02/05/11 02/16/11 02/17/11 2/25/11 05/07/11 05/13/11 Mississauga
IamfromCEU 01/06/11 01/25/11 02/05/11 02/21/11 2/21/11 03/03/11 05/01/11 05/10/11
Pinoy me 01/06/11 01/31/11 02/24/11 3/03/11 05/01/11 05/10/11 Quebec
Victoriaglendale01/10/11 01/26/11 02/01/11 02/10/11 2/14/11 02/24/11 05/09/11 05/19/11
Mrsh 01/17/11 02/08/11 02/15/11 03/03/11 3/28/11 05/19/11 Edmonton
Cynch05 01/18/11 02/08/11 02/21/11 03/01/11 3/03/11 05/04/11 05/13/11
Ariannecat 01/20/11 03/01/11 03/01/11 03/09/11 3/24/11 BC
Msidgz 01/21/11 03/09/11 3/23/11
Bryave 01/21/11 02/17/11 03/02/11 03/18/11 3/22/11
January 01/26/11 02/28/11 03/18/11 3/28/11 Vancouver
KMAEP 01/31/11 02/28/11 2/28/11 Toronto

FEBRUARY
Micah101 02/11/11 02/28/11 04/29/11
Raniloc 02/16/11 03/16/11 04/11/11
Destino88 02/16/11 03/21/11 03/29/11
Dorisiana 02/28/11 04/04/11 05/06/11 05/06/11 Edmonton

MARCH
Littlejai 03/01/11 05/05/11 05/06/11
Kjneo 03/08/11 04/19/11 Toronto
Halord 04/15/11 04/27/11 05/24/11
Arkangel 03/11/11 04/19/11 05/03/11 Quebec
Sideangel85 03/21/11 05/03/11 05/12/11 05/26/11 Toronto
Yehlsa 03/23/11 04/29/11 05/12/11 Saskatoon

APRIL
Annie_Annie 04/04/11 05/10/11
Miga-quatchi04/05/11 05/07/11 05/12/1
Michi08 04/05/11 05/07/11
Che76 04/11/11 05/20/11 Ontario
Redtag 04/14/11 04/28/11 05/11/11 05/25/11
Mark1128 04/18/11
Baboo_2008 04/18/11 Quebec

MAY
Blestcheche05/18/11 BC

JUNE


NOTES:
Summary: Submit Visa Application --> CPC-Missasauga --> CEM --> Visa Received --> CFO Sticker --> Flight to Canada


Sponsored person is required to attend seminar A or B prior to issuance of CFO sticker. No Reservations Required. For more info visit http://www.cfo.gov.ph/. CFO sticker is issued at CFO Offices.
A. PDOS (Pre-Departure Orientation Seminar) when sponsor is a permanent resident of Canada; you need visa to attend; conducted at CFO offices:
A.1.Commission on Filipinos Overseas Manila
Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue
Cor. South Superhighway, Manila
Tel. (632) 561-8321 ext. 104, 105, 201-204, 300-304
E-mail: cfodfa @ info.com.ph; cfomieo @ info.com.ph
A.2.CFO Cebu Extension Office
Causing Lozada Bldg, Osmena Blvd,
cor MJ Cuenco Ave, Cebu City
Tel. (032) 255-5253
B. Guidance and Counselling Seminar- when you're a spouse, common law or conjugal partner of your Canadian citizen sponsor; can attend with or without the visa; conducted at any CFO service providers:
B.1.People's Reform Initiative for Social Mobilization (PRISM)
2nd Floor Equitable PCI Bank Bldg.
2422 Taft Avenue
Malate Manila
Tel. Nos.: (632) 525-3114,(632) 525-3783,(632) 525-4314
E-mail: prism_inc06 @ yahoo.com.ph
B.2.St. Mary Euphrasia Foundation - Center for Overseas Workers (SMEF-COW)
Good Shepherd Convent
1043 Aurora Boulevard
Quezon City
Tel. (632) 913-6439
E-mail: smef_cow @ yahoo.com.ph
Continuation of B: To renew or apply for passport at Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) certificate from Seminar B is required

To avoid delay of visa processing, make sure all fees were paid, and all documents were submited.

Additional documents usually requested by the embassy:
1. AOM (Advisory on Marriage) from NSO- different from Marriage Certificate; should be submitted at CPC-Missassauga together with other required documents at Country Specific Instructions-Philippines http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/3905e.pdf
2. Divorce Petition- different from Divorce Certificate; usually requested from Filipino sponsors who are divorced based on experiences of posters in this forum. (For natural-born Canadian sponsors who are divorced, seems that they don't ask from you, but pls confirm at CEM)
3. Appendix A- or Additional Family Information; though submitted previously, they will still ask a copy; the letter usually comes with the AOR/PPR
4. Detailed statement of relationship with the EX- for sponsored person with a child from their ex. Sometimes you are required to submit: Ex's I.D, a notarized letter stating the ex allows the child to be sponsored, or other document asked by the visa officer.

To check application status (eCAS), download forms, guidelines and know more about Citizenship and Immigration Canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/index.asp

Inquiries at Canadian Embassy Manila is strictly from 8AM-10AM Monday to Thursday.

To submit PP or addt'l documents at Canadian Embassy Manila:
A. Drop-box inside CEM
B. Mail
Family Class Section
Immigration Section
Canadian Embassy, Manila
Level 6, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Ave Makati City 1200 Philippines

To know the name of your MP: http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainMPsCompleteList.aspx?Language=e

To contact DHL on your visa/passport delivery: (02)-8798888 loc 3 and (02)-8117000 (press 1)

 

[Jovy]

guys, here's our last update for today. goodnight ;D

thanks for the info here, very informative! naw alam ko na mga abbreviations, mkkarelate na ako sa mga updates ng mga k-forums

 

[MrsJM]

Mrsh,

did you go to CEM?? whats the update of your DM?

 

[mrsh]

@MrsJM

hehehe wala pa din sakin. Wait tayo tomorrow. I'm sure darating na anytime. Pumunta ako ng embassy pero di ako nakapasok, pinapa-fill up sakin yung inquiry form sa information tapos drop box daw. Di nako nag fill up kasi hindi pa nababasa ng v.o , malamang nasa atin na yung visa.basta konting tiis nalang. While waiting, nagfinal impake na ako tapos inayos na mga maiiwang gamit.
Goodnight po. And let us know kung nasa yo na.

 

[miga-quatchi]

guys, here's our last update for today. goodnight ;D

correction lng po...
CPC-M DM plng po ako.. no update pa sa CEM recv... hopefully very very soon

 

[mrsh]

Thanks miga. Goodnight.

 

[sideangel85]

hay buti ka pa may feedback na from CEM, ako wala padin..

Hi kjneo!..twice nag reply ang embassy saken,yung unang dumating is yung email dated May 16, then next na natanggap ko is yung letter na dated May 12...kaya feeling ko yung May 16 ang additional requirements..kaya kanina lng naipasa ko na sa LBC..wait mo na lng sayo malapit narin yan!...

 

[MrsJM]

@ MrsJM

hehehe wala pa din sakin. Wait tayo tomorrow. I'm sure darating na anytime. Pumunta ako ng embassy pero di ako nakapasok, pinapa-fill up sakin yung inquiry form sa information tapos drop box daw. Di nako nag fill up kasi hindi pa nababasa ng v.o , malamang nasa atin na yung visa.basta konting tiis nalang. While waiting, nagfinal impake na ako tapos inayos na mga maiiwang gamit.
Goodnight po. And let us know kung nasa yo na.

SO if pupunta ako ng makati hindi rin ako maeentertain?? i plan to go in Makati next week.. kahit na malayo ako..kasi im getting desperate! hahaha its been 2 weeks na since DM po ako till now i havent recieve anything yet.. i already packed some of my things but i plan to put it back sa closets ko.. hahay! my hubby plan to come over sana this coming May 30 kaya lang wla pa ang visa so postpone muna... i hope Visa na tayu sis..

 

[mrsh]

@MrsJM

Today 1week since DM ako.

Medyo nairita ako sa dalawang lalaki sa information sa cem. Ayaw akong papasukin. 1.wala daw akong appointment, 2. Di daw ma entertain ng tanong kasi within processing time pa daw ako. Basta nakakairita sila kasi everytime na my sasabihin ako my rebuttal agad sila. Sabi ko, tapos na processing ko kc sabi ng eCAS DM na at kokontakin ako ng embassy. Saka sabi ko my ibang nakakuha ng tracking number sa loob ng cem after 2-3days na DM. Tapos tinanong sakin saan ko daw nalaman na DM ako. Sabi ko sa eCAS. Tapos sabi ba naman, naku mam di kayo i-entertain kasi milyong milyon po ang mga aplikante, hindi lang kayo. Parang sabi ko naman exaggerated naman po yang milyong milyon.
I don't have patience na makipagtalo. Saka naisip ko, i-wait ko nalang kasi eto na yun eh, as in zero point five of a millimeter makakalipad nako to live with my handsome hubby forever.

 

[mrsh]

@MrsJM

Based on my experience sa 3times na pabalik balik ako ng CEM, my naglalaro sa isip ko. Na kapag pumunta ka dun mag inquire, sabihin mo you need a copy of Appendix A or whatever form baka papasukin kapa. Kasi kung sasabihin mo to inquire about your status or tracking number of your visa, parang mahirap.ahahhaha. Kung anu-ano tuloy naisip ko. LOL.

 

[MrsJM]

@ MrsJM

Based on my experience sa 3times na pabalik balik ako ng CEM, my naglalaro sa isip ko. Na kapag pumunta ka dun mag inquire, sabihin mo you need a copy of Appendix A or whatever form baka papasukin kapa. Kasi kung sasabihin mo to inquire about your status or tracking number of your visa, parang mahirap.ahahhaha. Kung anu-ano tuloy naisip ko. LOL.

hahaha.. uu nga at least we are DM na worry free na... nung tumawag sa akin May 17 (tuesday), sabi nya my visa has been issued! soo at least there is an assurance!!! Di natin maiwasan ma inip no??? soo close yet it is still far.. hahahahaha

 

[chanci]

@ MrsJM

Based on my experience sa 3times na pabalik balik ako ng CEM, my naglalaro sa isip ko. Na kapag pumunta ka dun mag inquire, sabihin mo you need a copy of Appendix A or whatever form baka papasukin kapa. Kasi kung sasabihin mo to inquire about your status or tracking number of your visa, parang mahirap.ahahhaha. Kung anu-ano tuloy naisip ko. LOL.

Mrsh..

Wait ka till 28th sa Visa mo.. at least DM ka na..so konti na lang finish line ka na....I guess, kung ano nakalagay na processing time sa E-cas mo yun yung date issued of your visa...konting konti na lang..alam ko medyo nakakaloka coz I have been there..natabunan nung nag kasakit ako..hehe kaya eto inaayos ko naman mga dadalin ko at yung proper turn over sa work ko....2 weeks ako nakaleave ngayon since nung na confine ako..marami na rin ako nagawa..

Make a checklist ng mga gagawin nyo and pilian nyo na ang mga dadalin nyo para di kayo magrush..for sure visa na yan... para lang di masyado mainip...haay I know the feeling nakakapraning but in the end makakahinga naman kayo ng super luwag at mapaptawag kayo agad sa asawa nyo..ako ginising ko pa sya..hehe with my one hand na nakadextrose...hehe..very memorable ang pagtanggap ko ng Visa ko..Bday ng Asawa ko at unang araw ko na naconfine hehe...

La lang just want to cheer you up guys....kasi alam ko nakakaloka at nakakpraning talaga..nakakadagdag ng stress...hehe..nakakatuwa mrsh yung table na ginagawa mo..malaki matutulong nun sa lahat..nakaktuwa pag marami ng red at mga DM....thank u for ur efforts....

 

[chanci]

share ko lang po..

May 5, nagpunta ako sa RCBC Tower sa Embassy nagbakasakali..kasalukuyang naloloka na ko kakaantay ng Mr. DM sa E-cas ko..I was there morning. nag white lie ako .. pibakita ko yung papel na pinadala ng embassy when the time they requested my passport... sabi ko I'll just check the status of my application coz I'll be needing my passport for business trip this end of the month...pinaakyat naman ako sa itaas and the guard even assisted me hangaang sa loob..mahigpit sa loob iwan mo sa locker ang cellphone mo, perfume, etc..bag lang dala mo... then the guard gave me form to indicate the necessary details and my concerns... then when my turn I gave the form sa girl and she check my status...nanlambot ako nung sinabi nya na Feb 7 pa lang application received ako and the 9 months will start counting from date they received my application ( Feb-Nov 2011) sabi ko my medical dated Aug 4..sabi nya ok lang daw kung hindi pa tapos process papel ko ipapaulit ang medical ko...and If i need my passport daw pwede ko pull out..I said NO...priority ko yung application ko..hehe..then she even told me na di ibig sabihin na kinuha passport ko ay visa na after...so ayun bumaba ako luhaan..hehe...

May 12- DEcsion Made na ako..haayy super luwag sa Pakiramdam...

They started processing my papers May 9 accdg sa E-cas...May 12 DM ako then date issue visa ko ay May 9...

so yun lang po..wag kayo mawalan ng pag-as..kasi ako nung nagpunta ay nawalan ng pag-asa then after 4 days pala ay gagalawin na nila papel ko..hehe..pinakaba at pinalungkot pa nila ako...

Canadian Embassy naman priority nila ang spouse so on track talaga sila ang maganda process nila...kaya paggising nyo di nyo malayan andyan na Visa nyo... Stay happy guys....

Mr. DHL is on your way na.....

 

[chanci]

hahaha.. uu nga at least we are DM na worry free na... nung tumawag sa akin May 17 (tuesday), sabi nya my visa has been issued! soo at least there is an assurance!!! Di natin maiwasan ma inip no??? soo close yet it is still far.. hahahahaha

MrsJM,

malay mo po tom andyan na kasi if May 17 tom pang 10th day... Good luck...nakalagay naman sa labas ng package ay URGENT kaya im sure madadala na nila...na try mo na po mag inquire sa DHL?