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AOR JAN 2016 - let's get together

valsanail

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vinodram said:
Please could you guide on what we should expect next? I mean in status change. And how much time approx will it take till the next change?
 

JK_CAD

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valsanail said:
Please could you guide on what we should expect next? I mean in status change. And how much time approx will it take till the next change?
Every case is different and no one can predict when your status change will occur. If I remember correctly below are some but overall timeline can be anywhere between 1-6 months. In worst cases more than that.
1. They will review the documents you submitted, if they want some more documents they will contact you. It is called additional documents stage.
2. When your police certificates will be updated you will receive an email from CIC stating your application has been updated
3. Background check is the longest stage and it may take time between 1-4 months.

Generally timeline is about 6 months but I just read in some other posts that CIC updated it to 15 months. Not sure how true is that.
 

valsanail

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Nov 17, 2015
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AOR Received.
21-01-2016
Passport Req..
30-08-2016
LANDED..........
14-10-2016
JK_CAD said:
Every case is different and no one can predict when your status change will occur. If I remember correctly below are some but overall timeline can be anywhere between 1-6 months. In worst cases more than that.
1. They will review the documents you submitted, if they want some more documents they will contact you. It is called additional documents stage.
2. When your police certificates will be updated you will receive an email from CIC stating your application has been updated
3. Background check is the longest stage and it may take time between 1-4 months.

Generally timeline is about 6 months but I just read in some other posts that CIC updated it to 15 months. Not sure how true is that.
Thank you a lot. So when I can be aware whether all the documents are sufficient? After the first change?
 

Braxod

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JK_CAD said:
Every case is different and no one can predict when your status change will occur. If I remember correctly below are some but overall timeline can be anywhere between 1-6 months. In worst cases more than that.
1. They will review the documents you submitted, if they want some more documents they will contact you. It is called additional documents stage.
2. When your police certificates will be updated you will receive an email from CIC stating your application has been updated
3. Background check is the longest stage and it may take time between 1-4 months.

Generally timeline is about 6 months but I just read in some other posts that CIC updated it to 15 months. Not sure how true is that.
no offence. but there is no way EE System could take 15 months. If that becomes true then this system will be worse than old systems. i am very sure that nothing has been updated in this issue. its still 6 months or less. yes few complicated applications have taken long time due to requirement of extnsive background checks fo e.g. applicants with long list of travel histories, multiple number of work experiences etc.
 

cheire

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Jan 19, 2016
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JAN AOR SHEET
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WhmX1gbqaclZVcyen1oJnnTKeAwVcfAQEZ5WeGBrizc/edit?usp=docslist_api
 

JuliasMom

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Hi, I'm glad I found this forum. I applied through an agent cause I have to be sure that I send out the corrext papers, and the right forms regardless of my complicated marital status..

ITA Received : November 28, 2015
Submitted all requirements: January 20, 2016

Received a confirmation letter from them, is this the AOR?
 

bahadur

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04-Nov-2015 SINP EE
IELTS Request
Upfront
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Upfront
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27-Jan-2016 Med Passed
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11-March-2016
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JuliasMom said:
Hi, I'm glad I found this forum. I applied through an agent cause I have to be sure that I send out the corrext papers, and the right forms regardless of my complicated marital status..

ITA Received : November 28, 2015
Submitted all requirements: January 20, 2016

Received a confirmation letter from them, is this the AOR?
Yes it is.
 

Winry

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16-01-2016
Passport Req..
20-06-2016
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28-06-2016
My BG check just went to "In Progress", but I have that feeling that it's just that "phenomenon" that has happened to a lot of people on early stages of application review, and soon my BG check will change back to "Not needed"....
 

sachinsoman1988

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Upfront
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24-01-2016
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11-07-2016
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15-07-2016
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26-09-2016
Received the third ghost mail after AOR.
 

sachinsoman1988

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None
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AOR Received.
08-01-2016
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None
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Upfront
Med's Done....
24-01-2016
Passport Req..
11-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
15-07-2016
LANDED..........
26-09-2016
Re: What is schedule 4 and 4A?

cheire said:
Hey friends
Can anybody please tell me what is schedule 4 and 4A?
Schedule A - It is used to provide more information to CIC regarding your travel and background. They may request it based on the travel history, name etc.
Schedule 4A - Provincial Nominee's
 

Han

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08-01-2016
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20-06-2016
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28-06-2016
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29-06-2016 :)
cheire said:
JAN AOR SHEET
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1WhmX1gbqaclZVcyen1oJnnTKeAwVcfAQEZ5WeGBrizc/edit?usp=docslist_api
Good job. +1 for you. I will put it in my signature as well.
 

sachinsoman1988

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None
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None
AOR Received.
08-01-2016
IELTS Request
None
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
24-01-2016
Passport Req..
11-07-2016
VISA ISSUED...
15-07-2016
LANDED..........
26-09-2016
andy108 said:
PR CHECKLIST:

Note that this is based on a personalized checklist, so I invite other people to add their checklist items with the appropriate explanation.

Checklist:

Employment Records (required)

"You must provide proof of each of your current and previous work experiences.

Your evidence should include a reference letter from your employer and previous pay stubs, where available.

The reference letter is an official document printed on company letterhead and must include your name, the company's contact information (address, telephone number and e-mail address), the signature of your immediate supervisor or personnel officer at the company and a business card of the person signing the letter. The letter should indicate all positions held while employed at the company and must include the following details: job title, duties/responsibilities, job status (if current job), the dates you worked for the company, the number of work hours per week and your annual salary plus benefits.

You must scan all documents for this work experience and save them as one file. (Each work experience requires a separate file.)"

Police Certificates (Multiple) (required)

"You must provide a police certificate for every country, region or territory, other than Canada, in which you lived for 6 months or more. A police certificateOpens a new window is a copy of your criminal record, or a declaration of the absence of any criminal record.

Police certificates are different in each country and territory and may be called police clearance certificates, good conduct certificates, judicial record extracts, etc. They are issued by police authorities or government departments and used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) to determine a person's admissibility to enter Canada.

Certain countries will not issue a police certificate, or provide the certificate directly to you. If this applies to you please provide a letter of explanation in lieu of a police certificate.

You will be advised if you are required to obtain a police certificate for Canada."

Proof of Means of Financial Support (required)

"If you are applying for permanent residence in Canada, you must provide an official letter issued by your financial institution indicating your financial profile.

Your financial profile includes a listing of all your bank (chequing and savings) and investment accounts. The official letter must be printed on the letterhead of the financial institution and must include your name, the contact information of the financial institution (address, telephone number and e-mail address), the account numbers, dates of when each account was opened and the balance of each account over the previous 6 months.

You must scan all proof of funds documents and save them as one file."

Education Diplomas/Degrees (required)

"You must provide proof that you completed your post‑secondary education, such as a diploma and/or degree.

Examples of post‑secondary education are:

trade/apprenticeship
training completed in a specific trade, such as carpentry or auto mechanics
non-university certificate/diploma
training in a profession that requires formal education but not at the university level (for example, dental technician or engineering technician)
a Bachelor's degree
an academic degree awarded by a college or university to those who completed an undergraduate curriculum; also called a baccalaureate. (e.g., a Bachelor of Arts, Science or Education)
a Master's degree
an academic degree awarded by a graduate school of a college or university (You must have completed a Bachelor's degree before a Master's degree can be earned.)
A Ph.D. (A Ph.D. is the highest university degree usually based on at least three years of graduate studies and a thesis. Normally, you must have completed a Master's degree before a PhD can be earned.)"

Proof of Medical Exam (required)


"You require a medical exam.

Instructions on how to get an upfront medical exam are available at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/medical/medexams-temp.asp Opens a new window

In order to submit your online application, you will need to upload either the information printout sheet, or the IMM 1017B Upfront Medical Report form. Your doctor will give you one of these documents when you complete your medical exam."

Digital Photo (required)

"Dimensions:

The final frame size of the photo must be at least 35 mm x 45 mm (1 3/8" x 1 ¾").
The photographs must show the full front view of the head, with the face in the middle of the photograph, and include the top of the shoulders.
The size of the head, from chin to crown, must be between 31 mm (1 ¼") and 36 mm (1 7/16").
Digital dimensions are often expressed in pixels or DPI (dots per inch). The physical dimensions in pixels must be at least 420 x 540.

Quality/Resolution:

If an existing photo is being scanned, the minimum resolution must be 600 pixels per inch.

File Format:

The file may be submitted in JPEG or JPEG2000 format.

File Size:

The final size of the image should be ideally 240 kB (kilobytes), but not less than 60 kB.

Colour:

The image must be in color (24 bits per pixel) in sRGB colour space which is the common output for most digital cameras."

Passports/Travel Documents (Multiple) (required)

"You must provide a clear, legible copy of your valid passport.

Include a copy of the page that shows your birth date, country of origin, etc. any pages with stamps, visas or markings. If you are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, a citizen of Denmark living in Greenland, or a citizen of France living in St. Pierre and Miquelon, you are not required to present a passport. You may present an identity document. Your identity document must show proof of status or citizenship as well as photo identification. Your identity document must include your name, photo, date of birth, document number, and the issue and expiry dates. This document must be issued by your country of citizenship or permanent residence. You must ensure that the identity document you present provides proof of status or citizenship and photo identification. If not, you must scan all necessary identity documents and save them under one identity document file."


Birth Certificate (usually required)

If you dont have such, certain replacement documents can be used.

Marriage certificate (if married)


If other members can extend - please do!
If you are applying directly under FSW. I dont think you need birth certificate and marriage certificate. Your passport bio page verifies that information.