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CanadaHoper

Member
Jul 26, 2017
11
1
Is there anybody who sent the passport to OTTAWA from USA .
please help with shipping options as I have seen bit confusion in the sending / return address process.
 

pats2177

Star Member
Dec 21, 2012
84
21
PUNE
Category........
NOC Code......
1212
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Got this reply from cic. any thoughts ? I'm in ip2 march 14 aor
"In response to your inquiry, please be informed that your file is currently under review and requires additional verifications. As a result, the assessment period may be outside of our posted processing times. "
Ohh man, I hate to say this but your application is sent for Additional Security Screening and that takes a hell lot of time to finalize. The terms that they use when applications are sent to additional security screening are: 'Additional Verification', 'Assessment period may be outside of our processing times'. This normally happens if there is a red flag on your initial security screening if you have travelled to any war torn countries like Iran, Iraq, Syria, etc. or if you are a national / current resident of such countries. I wish you good luck, hope your security screening is finalized soon!
 

Anford

Hero Member
Oct 3, 2016
417
172
Vancouver, BC
Visa Office......
Vancouver, BC
Ohh man, I hate to say this but your application is sent for Additional Security Screening and that takes a hell lot of time to finalize. The terms that they use when applications are sent to additional security screening are: 'Additional Verification', 'Assessment period may be outside of our processing times'. This normally happens if there is a red flag on your initial security screening if you have travelled to any war torn countries like Iran, Iraq, Syria, etc. or if you are a national / current resident of such countries. I wish you good luck, hope your security screening is finalized soon!
Do you think Israel is one of those countries? I visited Israel for vacation for about 4 days and it's in my travel history and my application is also super slow... Thank you!
 

Omidahomie

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2016
280
37
NOC Code......
0122
App. Filed.......
September 4th, 2016
Nomination.....
CRS of 496
AOR Received.
22-03-2017
IELTS Request
Overall score of 8
Hi guys, I contacted CIC couple days ago and they got back to me saying the following :

Your file is currently under review and requires additional verifications. As a result, the assessment period will be outside of our posted processing times.

"Unfortunately at this time we are not able to determine when your application will be finalized, but our office will contact you as soon as all verifications are completed, or if any additional information or documents are required.

We appreciate your patience and ask that you keep correspondence with our office to a minimum. In order to process requests efficiently, we will not be responding to duplicate requests."

So this means I am under security clearance and basically screwed right ?
 

reify

Star Member
Nov 2, 2016
133
50
Hi guys, I contacted CIC couple days ago and they got back to me saying the following :

Your file is currently under review and requires additional verifications. As a result, the assessment period will be outside of our posted processing times.

"Unfortunately at this time we are not able to determine when your application will be finalized, but our office will contact you as soon as all verifications are completed, or if any additional information or documents are required.

We appreciate your patience and ask that you keep correspondence with our office to a minimum. In order to process requests efficiently, we will not be responding to duplicate requests."

So this means I am under security clearance and basically screwed right ?
From the trend and wordings, yes it looks like screening. But do not loose heart, CIC is unpredictable and things can happen faster too. Keep your hopes intact and high.
 
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karthik506

Hero Member
Apr 5, 2016
670
76
Canada
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4011 & 4012
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
07-05-2017
AOR Received.
07-05-2017
CIC 6 months timeline for EE is going to finish in few days... What should I do if I dont receive PRR mail within 6 months....
 

BaNana82

Star Member
Jun 29, 2017
86
44
Nairobi
Category........
Visa Office......
Nairobi
App. Filed.......
14-10-2016
AOR Received.
23-03-2017
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
06-06-2017
Med's Done....
24-06-2017
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
01-11-2017
Hi guys, I contacted CIC couple days ago and they got back to me saying the following :

Your file is currently under review and requires additional verifications. As a result, the assessment period will be outside of our posted processing times.

"Unfortunately at this time we are not able to determine when your application will be finalized, but our office will contact you as soon as all verifications are completed, or if any additional information or documents are required.

We appreciate your patience and ask that you keep correspondence with our office to a minimum. In order to process requests efficiently, we will not be responding to duplicate requests."

So this means I am under security clearance and basically screwed right ?
How did you contact CIC?
 

MarcAnthony

Star Member
Dec 20, 2015
152
35
Thanks for your response. I did last week. They said the security check is not completed yet!
Sorry to hear, hopefully you get a positive response soon. Do you have an extensive travel or a citizen of a "high-potential" country or even travelled to one of those?
 

Surena

Star Member
Jun 12, 2017
156
10
Sorry to hear, hopefully you get a positive response soon. Do you have an extensive travel or a citizen of a "high-potential" country or even travelled to one of those?
I traveled to one of those coutries. I also have a citizenship of one of those countries! How long is it gonna take the security check?
 

MarcAnthony

Star Member
Dec 20, 2015
152
35
I traveled to one of those coutries. I also have a citizenship of one of those countries! How long is it gonna take the security check?
oh ok, not too sure, but I see a few people saying that they're experiencing long security screening periods if they've travelled or are from one of those countries.
 

Maryz

Hero Member
May 11, 2017
397
59
LANDED..........
10-02-2019
Still waiting and no updates :( last gcsm said MI2 reveiw required and A11.2 review required by case analyst on may 23rd and last response from CPC Ottawa on august 11th they said my application is in the queue waiting for officer review. I'm stressed as lawyers said that as my CRS decreased (due to a mistake when claiming education points ) from 444 to 430 so 11 points under min required it should already be rejected so upset if they are going to reject after 165 days :(

I already opened a new profile and got a new invitation so dont know if i should already submit a new application as everything is ready or should i hope to have miracle happening