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Passports to CPC Ottawa January 2018

Hopeful4Canada

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Oct 23, 2017
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Received the passport, below is my timeline

PPR: 25-April-2018
passport sent: 4-May-2018
passport received:8-May-2018
CIC account Approved: 15-May-2018
Return track activated: 15-May-2018
Passport Received: 16-May-2018
 

Sik

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Aug 5, 2018
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This question is for those who have rcvd COP:
Once they ask for PPR your additional documents status hoes back to additional documents required. Right?
Once they rcv your passport then the additional docs goes to reviewing additional docs right?
And what happens after that?
Seniirs pls share your experience.
 

Nobatia

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Aug 20, 2017
252
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United Arab Emirates
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
29-12-2017
AOR Received.
29-12-2017
Med's Done....
15-01-2018
Passport Req..
02-05-2018
VISA ISSUED...
03-06-2018
LANDED..........
13-10-2018
This question is for those who have rcvd COP:
Once they ask for PPR your additional documents status hoes back to additional documents required. Right?
Once they rcv your passport then the additional docs goes to reviewing additional docs right?
And what happens after that?
Seniirs pls share your experience.
Not necessarily. My additional document status stayed the same after receiving PPR and didn't change even after COPR.
 
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Sik

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Aug 5, 2018
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Not necessarily. My additional document status stayed the same after receiving PPR and didn't change even after COPR.
Thnx for the reply.
Just a few question, if u dont mind me telling how it happene:
For example, where and how do they inform about application approval while processing passport? I have seen ppl spelling out those steps but wonder is it mycic or ecas to look for those updates.
Will highly appreciate your answer.
 

5JandL_inGodweTrust

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Sep 29, 2013
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Hello! I'm a newbie here.

I've seen notes like "Return Track Activated" where did you get that? Does CIC sent that to you?

Thanks.

Sent passport to OTTAWA: August 17, Received at OTTAWA: August 21....nothing new yet...
 

Sik

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Aug 5, 2018
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Hello! I'm a newbie here.

I've seen notes like "Return Track Activated" where did you get that? Does CIC sent that to you?

Thanks.

Sent passport to OTTAWA: August 17, Received at OTTAWA: August 21....nothing new yet...
For inland applicants i guess 7 days is standard waiting time for counterfoil which is visa. Your case will be shown approved in final decision row.
Once u get that i think u will get n email saying return tracker activated. However, since i havent got that yet n waiting for d samr after application approval stage so cant be sure of it as well.
Those who have been through this will be able to clarify this question.
Cheers!
 

Nobatia

Hero Member
Aug 20, 2017
252
240
United Arab Emirates
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
29-12-2017
AOR Received.
29-12-2017
Med's Done....
15-01-2018
Passport Req..
02-05-2018
VISA ISSUED...
03-06-2018
LANDED..........
13-10-2018
Thnx for the reply.
Just a few question, if u dont mind me telling how it happene:
For example, where and how do they inform about application approval while processing passport? I have seen ppl spelling out those steps but wonder is it mycic or ecas to look for those updates.
Will highly appreciate your answer.
Regarding the passport submission, all communication was done through email with VFS (i choose to go through them instead of sending it through post). But they never informed me of the status whether approved or not until I actually received the actual package back with the passport stamped and the COPR letters.

In my case, IRCC updated my profile much much later, saying that the application has been completed. Other people reportedly get their profiles updated much earlier, so I guess it depends.
 
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Sik

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Regarding the passport submission, all communication was done through email with VFS (i choose to go through them instead of sending it through post). But they never informed me of the status whether approved or not until I actually received the actual package back with the passport stamped and the COPR letters.

In my case, IRCC updated my profile much much later, saying that the application has been completed. Other people reportedly get their profiles updated much earlier, so I guess it depends.
Thnx for d info.
Well, i have my application approved now as d passports r with VO. Counterfoil numbers r all shown in mycic account.
But little puzzled with the two fields in my application where it is shown to upload all my passports including all pages with marks. But i didnt see or notice it before. Now that my passports r with VO i cant do anything. Sent them a mail explaining with ni reply yet.
However, in some of d threads i read that these fields are for visa exempt countries n we dont need to worry.
Also thinking if those were mandatory then d application wouldnt get approved.
Its all so confusing at times.
Now waiting for d return tracker to get activated as that will clear all confusion.
Pls tell me that i sm going in the right direction.
 

Nobatia

Hero Member
Aug 20, 2017
252
240
United Arab Emirates
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2281
App. Filed.......
29-12-2017
AOR Received.
29-12-2017
Med's Done....
15-01-2018
Passport Req..
02-05-2018
VISA ISSUED...
03-06-2018
LANDED..........
13-10-2018
Thnx for d info.
Well, i have my application approved now as d passports r with VO. Counterfoil numbers r all shown in mycic account.
But little puzzled with the two fields in my application where it is shown to upload all my passports including all pages with marks. But i didnt see or notice it before. Now that my passports r with VO i cant do anything. Sent them a mail explaining with ni reply yet.
However, in some of d threads i read that these fields are for visa exempt countries n we dont need to worry.
Also thinking if those were mandatory then d application wouldnt get approved.
Its all so confusing at times.
Now waiting for d return tracker to get activated as that will clear all confusion.
Pls tell me that i sm going in the right direction.
Yeah, that is a bit strange to be approved and still have them request more documents. Could be an error or could be something else entirely. In my case I didn't get any such request like that. (I'm not from a visa exempt country either)
My suggestion if you're in doubt is to reach out to IRCC via their webform to explain the situation, or maybe try to email the VO.
Hope things work out and it's nothing to worry about. :)
 
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Sik

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Yeah, that is a bit strange to be approved and still have them request more documents. Could be an error or could be something else entirely. In my case I didn't get any such request like that. (I'm not from a visa exempt country either)
My suggestion if you're in doubt is to reach out to IRCC via their webform to explain the situation, or maybe try to email the VO.
Hope things work out and it's nothing to worry about. :)
The thing is there was no request for the digital upload but i saw those fields are open. My ppr mail didnt mention any upload and instructions specific to my country doesn't have any mention of that either.
And yes i have already sent an email on that.
 
Dec 7, 2018
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Hello everyone,

I'm adding my PR application process experience here.

Country of residence: USA
Country of citizenship: USA
Mailed application: June 18, 2018
Received: June 25, 2018
Able to link application online: Sept 24, 2018
Invitation for medical exam: Oct 4, 2018
Application sent to CPC: Oct 12, 2018
Passport requested: Dec 4, 2018
Passport sent: Dec 5, 2018
Passport received: Dec 6, 2018
CIC Account Approved: waiting
Return Tracker activated: waiting
Passport Received: waiting

I'll update my details as they progress.

This thread has been VERY helpful to me. Thank you to all the former posters in this thread. I hope my process details help some future applicant(s)!
 
Dec 7, 2018
6
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Hello everyone,

I'm adding my PR application process experience here.

Country of residence: USA
Country of citizenship: USA
Mailed application: June 18, 2018
Received: June 25, 2018
Able to link application online: Sept 24, 2018
Invitation for medical exam: Oct 4, 2018
Application sent to CPC: Oct 12, 2018
Passport requested: Dec 4, 2018
Passport sent: Dec 5, 2018
Passport received: Dec 6, 2018
CIC Account Approved: waiting
Return Tracker activated: waiting
Passport Received: waiting

I'll update my details as they progress.

This thread has been VERY helpful to me. Thank you to all the former posters in this thread. I hope my process details help some future applicant(s)!
UPDATE:

Country of residence: USA
Country of citizenship: USA
Mailed application: June 18, 2018
Received: June 25, 2018
Able to link application online: Sept 24, 2018
Invitation for medical exam: Oct 4, 2018
Application sent to CPC: Oct 12, 2018
Passport requested: Dec 4, 2018
Passport sent: Dec 5, 2018
Passport received: Dec 6, 2018
CIC Account Approved: Dec 11, 2018
Return Tracker activated: waiting
Passport Received: waiting

APPLICATION APPROVEDI!! =)
 
Dec 7, 2018
6
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UPDATE:

Country of residence: USA
Country of citizenship: USA
Mailed application: June 18, 2018
Received: June 25, 2018
Able to link application online: Sept 24, 2018
Invitation for medical exam: Oct 4, 2018
Application sent to CPC: Oct 12, 2018
Passport requested: Dec 4, 2018
Passport sent: Dec 5, 2018
Passport received: Dec 6, 2018
CIC Account Approved: Dec 11, 2018
Return Tracker activated: waiting
Passport Received: waiting

APPLICATION APPROVEDI!! =)
UPDATE #2: return tracker active!

Country of residence: USA
Country of citizenship: USA
Mailed application: June 18, 2018
Received: June 25, 2018
Able to link application online: Sept 24, 2018
Invitation for medical exam: Oct 4, 2018
Application sent to CPC: Oct 12, 2018
Passport requested: Tue Dec 4, 2018
Passport sent: Wed Dec 5, 2018
Passport received: Thu 6, 2018
CIC Account Approved: Tue Dec 11, 2018
Return Tracker activated: Fri Dec 14, 2018
Passport Received: waiting
 

MKColin

Full Member
Apr 4, 2017
46
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hi quick question, inland application, is that the whole process over after getting back the passport and COPR? I mean no need to "landed", right? And how about the PR card? Should we need to apply for that? or they will send with the COPR?