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Hi,
Need your expert advice. I am doing ‘short landing’ in Toronto. I am carrying some basic stuff which you would carry for a two week holiday and I will be staying with my family there.

1) Do I need to have a ‘List of accompanying items’? If yes, do I need to include the jewellery like engagement ring which I am wearing?

2) We won’t be shipping anything later. Do I still need to fill out ‘List of goods to follow’?

3) Can the officer refuse to put the stamp because I am here for short time with a plan to return after few months?

Thanks in advance.
congrats on your COPR.
1. Fill everything you can on the form. Its better to play safe than go through immigration troubles on your first day in a country you want to call home.
2. You don't need to fill the list of goods to follow part if you are sure nothing will be sent to you later.
3. The officer will still sign the form. They don't expect everyone to come in and stay. What's important is that you do your landing before your medical expires.

I hope his helps. I wish you a safe journey whenever you travel.
 
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Hi guys
Recently I called up CIC 1 week back and the recorded message said :
Review of eligibility : We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements
Review of medical result : You passed the medical exam
Review of additional documents : "Nothing was said on the recorded message " (They asked for RPRF fees as additional document last month which i paid 2 weeks back , but noting for the moment )
Background check : We are processing your background check . We will send you message if we need more information.

Can some clarify the above ?
Appreciate your help .

Regards
Gary
 
Hi mamiojo ...That looks positive...Hope you will get your PPR soon...

Can someone guide me on how to order for GCMS notes? Is it necessary that we should be having somebody in Canada to reference the GCMS Notes?
Thanks!
 
Hi guys,

So, just received the Ready for Visa email. Strange enough, my CIC profile and application had my email ID on it. But my sibling had ordered GCMS notes for me. The Ready for Visa email was sent to my sibling's email ID.

Timeline:
AOR: Dec 21, 2017
MEP: Jan 09, 2018
IP1: Jan 09, 2018
NA2: Jan 11, 2018
IP2: Feb 27, 2018
GCMS notes ordered: May 03, 2018
Ghost Update: May 07, 2018
PPR: May 08, 2018
VO: Ottawa
Stream: FSW-O

Thanks to all the members of the forum for your guidance, encouragement and support. Without you all, this wait would have been terrible to deal with. Will keep you guys posted about post-PPR timelines as well.

Cheers, and good luck to everyone!
Sweet! Congrats! :cool:
 
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Hi guys
Recently I called up CIC 1 week back and the recorded message said :
Review of eligibility : We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements
Review of medical result : You passed the medical exam
Review of additional documents : "Nothing was said on the recorded message " (They asked for RPRF fees as additional document last month which i paid 2 weeks back , but noting for the moment )
Background check : We are processing your background check . We will send you message if we need more information.

Can some clarify the above ?
Appreciate your help .

Regards
Gary

Hey.. i guess rprf fees is not considered as ADR. Also its IP2 stage. Im sailing in the same boat. You just gotta be patient n wait for PPR. Gcms will give a clearer idea. I asked my counselor if i ahould order one she told me to wait. But this waiting is really getting on my nervea.
 
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Hey.. i guess rprf fees is not considered as ADR. Also its IP2 stage. Im sailing in the same boat. You just gotta be patient n wait for PPR. Gcms will give a clearer idea. I asked my counselor if i ahould order one she told me to wait. But this waiting is really getting on my nervea.
Hey
Can you share your timeline please ?What is your NDVO?
 
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Hey
Can you share your timeline please ?What is your NDVO?

I don't know my exact timeline. But my AOR is 14th dec, medical was passed in mid Jan along with ADR. I submitted my ADR (FBI doc) on feb 12th. Since then, the status has been the same 'Still reviewing'.
 
So yesterday I received my GCMS notes. Today my boss received an email from immigration asking whether the employment letter I provided is legit and if I still work for the company. Sharing with you:

From: xxxx [mailto:xxxxx@cic.gc.ca]
Sent: May 8, 2018 12:07 PM
To: 'xxxxx'
Subject: Immigration Validation/Verification Process: Employment Reference Letter for Ms. xxxx



Good day,


I am an immigration officer employed with Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). This e-mail is being sent to you, as per the above stated individual, Ms. xxxxxx, documentary submissions to our department in support of her application. The applicant, xxxxxx, has submitted an employment reference letter from [company name and date]. The letter has been signed by you, where you are stated as holding the position of Director (see attached).


As part of our validation and verification process, I would request that you indicate whether the attached reference letter in question is in fact authentic and whether the information contained within is accurate as it pertains to the employment of the applicant. In addition, please respond to the following questions in order to provide further clarification regarding the employment of the applicant:


-Does the position held by the applicant (my job title) involve any work related travel? If so, please identify any travel that occurred “outside” of Canada for a duration of a week or more;

-Is the applicant, Ms. xxxxx, still employed with your company? If not, please indicate when the last day of employment for the applicant was and the reason for the applicant no longer being employed with you;

-What was the location of the applicants employment? Is the location that which is stated on the reference letter in question (company's address)?


Your cooperation in this validation and verification process would be greatly appreciated. Should you require any additional information or clarification, please contact me via the information indicated below.


Thank you for your time and assistance in this matter.


Sincerely,


xxxxxxxxxx

Immigration Officer, Domestic Network
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada / Government of Canada
xxxxxx@cic.gc.ca / Tel: 647-xxx-xxxx

Agent d'immigration, Réseau National
Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
xxxxxx@cic.gc.ca / Tél.: 647-xxx-xxxx

Hi,

Thanks for sharing this ! I did not know they contact the employer and confirm these things.

I just wanted to know how frequent is this? I mean is it something like 8/10 people get this confirmation email? In this case, I have to tell my employer in advance so that she keeps an eye out for this email.

Thanks in advance !