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Quebec Skilled Worker Federal Stage (After CSQ)

Kyle_Steve

Star Member
May 7, 2016
58
2
I got my CSQ in April, 2016 and I applied with CIC for PR in February, 2017. My application was received in February, 2017 and I received AOR in March, 2017 then my application went into processing in April, 2017 according to my ECAS portal.

I did an upfront medical which expired in December, 2017.

Well, in January, 2018 I was again contacted by CIC for re-medical, PCCs, updated Schedule A and Travel History after January, 2017 till date. That I re-submitted to CIC. In February, 2018, CIC sent me pre-arrival information and the very next day they asked for Schedule A and Travel History pre-January, 2017 (which I had already submitted to them). Since then its a complete silence and my 14-month timeline has started (its the 14th). Then I contacted London Visa Office and they said

"Background checks are currently ongoing on your file. This can, on occasion, be a lengthy process. We will further process the application when favourable results have been received. Unfortunately we are not in a position to expedite them or give you a time frame for completion at this time.
Please rest assured that, once this step has been completed, we will be in touch with any updates or further requests. We appreciate your patience during this process."

My GCkey and ECAS both shows that background checks are in process. I am a bit worried now, is it not unusual they everything is done and still background is in process. Can someone suggest, what to do with this situation except waiting?
 

AliChraim

Star Member
Apr 24, 2016
162
96
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Montreal
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-11-2016
AOR Received.
19-02-2017
Med's Request
28-03-2017
Med's Done....
04-04-2017
Anybody knows if Lacolle immigration office is open 24h?
I'm planning to go there tomorrow and trying to figure out the best time. I will be with 2 kids.
Thanks!
Yes it's open 24/7. Try to go either early in the morning or late at night to avoid traffic.
 

Schehrazade

Hero Member
Feb 2, 2016
528
245
Category........
Visa Office......
London
App. Filed.......
18/01/2017
Doc's Request.
03-03-2017
Nomination.....
Csq received 21-12-2016
AOR Received.
23-03-2017
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
22-03-2017
Interview........
21-12-2016 for CSQ
I will post the question again, are the inland applicants required to provide updated police certificate from their home country if the first one passed one year ?
Generally not but they may ask if they see a need. It really depends on your file and your visa officer. If he sees a need he will ask for new PCC.
 
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OET

Newbie
Feb 12, 2018
3
1
Finally! After waiting for one long month ,we received the passports with the Canadian visa stamped in them issued from ACCRA, GHANA. We are planning to do the landing this month. I have a daughter that is studying in Montreal . And right now, she can't return back to our home country because she is entitled to end-of-term courses. My question is : is it possible that she can do the landing after us from inside Canada through the US border even though if she obtained her visa from outside Canada? Will she need a US visa? If yes, how long will take to be issued and whats the procedure? I will be really thankful if anyone would share his experiences with me.

Thanks.
 
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pratik@patel007

Full Member
Feb 22, 2018
20
1
Finally! After waiting for one long month ,we received the passports with the Canadian visa stamped in them issued from ACCRA, GHANA. We are planning to do the landing this month. I have a daughter that is studying in Montreal . And right now, she can't return back to our home country because she is entitled to end-of-term courses. My question is : is it possible that she can do the landing after us from inside Canada through the US border even though if she obtained her visa from outside Canada? Will she need a US visa? If yes, how long will take to be issued and whats the procedure? I will be really thankful if anyone would share his experiences with me.

Thanks.
Congratulations buddy... Can u pls tell us your timeline....
 

ics6600

Star Member
Jan 14, 2015
96
39
Montreal
Category........
QSW
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
Jan 24 , 2017
AOR Received.
March 5 , 2017
Med's Request
25-07-2017
Med's Done....
05-08-2017
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
20-03-2018
LANDED..........
28-03-2018
I wonder how long does the background check takes. it changed into BGIP as of march 7th
 

sunnymks

Champion Member
Mar 24, 2012
1,289
334
I went to the border and did the flag polling thing today, it was quick and the border guys were very friendly. You just need to tell the US border security that you wish to become a pr and they will give you a piece of paper, so you could turn right back to the Canadian side, and after stating your intention, you will be waiting inside the room and it takes around 20 minutes in total, Good luck guys, I guess I am finally graduated from this PR thing.
Lot of Congrats
 

ics6600

Star Member
Jan 14, 2015
96
39
Montreal
Category........
QSW
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
Jan 24 , 2017
AOR Received.
March 5 , 2017
Med's Request
25-07-2017
Med's Done....
05-08-2017
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
20-03-2018
LANDED..........
28-03-2018

favbless

Hero Member
Oct 21, 2013
507
146
Visa Office......
Montreal
App. Filed.......
17-12-2013
Nomination.....
October 2016
AOR Received.
4-5-2014
IELTS Request
sent with application
File Transfer...
soon in JN
Med's Request
soon in JN
Med's Done....
soon in JN
Interview........
Waived in JN
Passport Req..
soon in JN
VISA ISSUED...
2018 hallelujah
LANDED..........
2018 Amen
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yesh

Full Member
Mar 6, 2018
29
0
I know nothing about Express Entry, but if you get a closed work permit and you get laid off, you will be able to stay in Canada legally and look for another job. Just don't leave the country at that point, because if you don't have the job that goes with the work permit anymore, they may refuse re-entry on that work permit.
@mriekje Thank you
 

Keyjoe23

Hero Member
Jul 31, 2015
501
122
Hi all,

I know I have been asking this question frequently but I'm being a little bit worried.

My application for the PR arrived to Sydney in mid December 2017 and yet there is no AOR. People who submitted their applications in December received AOR already..

Should I give them a call?