Applications filed through NS --> Buffalo (Filed from USA)

[sa-leth]

hello im just new here..please advice...whenever i checked my application status it says like this...

We received your application for permanent residence on January 14, 2010.

We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on March 5, 2010. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

Your application and supporting documents were received by the Buffalo office. They are pending review.

We transferred your application to the Buffalo office on March 11, 2010. The Buffalo office may contact you.


since December 2010.....is it on process?

thank you for your reply...

 

[Simp]

I guess this is the same ecas statement which most of people have after in process and waiting for the next step when they add .... we started reviewing ur application.

No choice other than wait.

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hello im just new here..please advice...whenever i checked my application status it says like this...

We received your application for permanent residence on January 14, 2010.

We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on March 5, 2010. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

Your application and supporting documents were received by the Buffalo office. They are pending review.

We transferred your application to the Buffalo office on March 11, 2010. The Buffalo office may contact you.


since December 2010.....is it on process?

thank you for your reply...

 

[moein]

Hi Sa-leth,

My application is in process from Aug 2010 (with start processing date), but nothing up to now. Join here
https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?hl=en_US&key=tma1HCOU8uJ4iyCn3cNyvPg&hl=en_US#gid=0

Thanks,
Moein

hello im just new here..please advice...whenever i checked my application status it says like this...

We received your application for permanent residence on January 14, 2010.

We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on March 5, 2010. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

Your application and supporting documents were received by the Buffalo office. They are pending review.

We transferred your application to the Buffalo office on March 11, 2010. The Buffalo office may contact you.


since December 2010.....is it on process?

thank you for your reply...

 

[sa-leth]

thanks moein..

so our papers is in process?
how should i know if my application is FSW1,2 or 3?

 

[avi_15]

Hi all


does the buffalo VO also ask for state PCC in addition to the FBI PCC's. Pls let me know if any forum member has been asked to do so

thanks
avi_15

 

[garian4u]

Hi garian4u

Thanks for posting your experience on the Initial landing. Did you use your AVR (Automatic Visa Revalidation) while coming back to US ? What type of standard set of questions US Border security folks asked could you explain. I am planning to land on June 11th in Toronto and will be back on 18th. I will be flying to Buffalo and from there will be driving to Toronto.


Thanks

No karsatjaya, I didn't use AVR as I had a valid stamped visa for the US. AVR would have been used if I had an expired visa but a valid I-797 and I-94. The standard questions that the US Border security asks are - 1. What is the purpose of your visit to Canada? 2. Do you plan to come back to the US? 3. When do you plan to come back? 4. Will you be carrying back anything from Canada? 5. Where is most of your wealth held? 6. How much money are you carrying?

Hope that helps. All the best for your landing.

 

[garian4u]

Hi garian4u,

Thanks for sharing ur landing experience and Congratulations for the new job offer
wish u smooth settlement process ahead.

All the Best
Regards
pearl2010

Thanks pearl2010.

 

[garian4u]

Hi garian4u...Thanks for sharing your experience...Could you share the safe and economic way of transferring/ carrying funds from US. I checked with BoA and they are charging 2% service fees of the amount of Travelers Cheques.

mark_immi, I believe Travellers Cheques are not used much nowadays. I checked with my local Canadian bank and there are a couple different ways to do this economically. But it also depends on the type of account that you have with BoA. If your BoA account is Savings, then once you reach Canada, the only way to do the transfer maybe through a wire transfer. Wire transfer is a bit costly as it involves charges on each bank's side, but it may not be more than $50 in total. But, if you have a checking account, then there are more options. You could still do a wire transfer. But, you could also write a check, and the amount will be transferred as a withdrawal amount. But, exchange rates will apply. There is another option. You could open an USD account with your Canadian bank and then withdraw that money from your BoA to your Canadian USD account. This way exchange rates will not apply. When the exchange rates get better you can convert. As per Investment bankers, the exchange rate is to become better in August.

 

[karsatjaya]

No karsatjaya, I didn't use AVR as I had a valid stamped visa for the US. AVR would have been used if I had an expired visa but a valid I-797 and I-94. The standard questions that the US Border security asks are - 1. What is the purpose of your visit to Canada? 2. Do you plan to come back to the US? 3. When do you plan to come back? 4. Will you be carrying back anything from Canada? 5. Where is most of your wealth held? 6. How much money are you carrying?

Hope that helps. All the best for your landing.

Thanks garian4u for the updates and for the best wishes. Will keep you posted my experience once I am back from Canada.

Thanks

 

[smallduck]

mark_immi, I believe Travellers Cheques are not used much nowadays. I checked with my local Canadian bank and there are a couple different ways to do this economically. But it also depends on the type of account that you have with BoA. If your BoA account is Savings, then once you reach Canada, the only way to do the transfer maybe through a wire transfer. Wire transfer is a bit costly as it involves charges on each bank's side, but it may not be more than $50 in total. But, if you have a checking account, then there are more options. You could still do a wire transfer. But, you could also write a check, and the amount will be transferred as a withdrawal amount. But, exchange rates will apply. There is another option. You could open an USD account with your Canadian bank and then withdraw that money from your BoA to your Canadian USD account. This way exchange rates will not apply. When the exchange rates get better you can convert. As per Investment bankers, the exchange rate is to become better in August.

Thanks Garian4u, it's a good idea not to convert all USD to CAD... The exchange rate is ridiculous right now. I would prefer bringing cash across the border to traveler checks or wire transfer.

SD

 

[mark_immi]

Thanks Garian4u...I think carrying a check and depositing in a USD account is a safe bet considering the exchange rates

mark_immi, I believe Travellers Cheques are not used much nowadays. I checked with my local Canadian bank and there are a couple different ways to do this economically. But it also depends on the type of account that you have with BoA. If your BoA account is Savings, then once you reach Canada, the only way to do the transfer maybe through a wire transfer. Wire transfer is a bit costly as it involves charges on each bank's side, but it may not be more than $50 in total. But, if you have a checking account, then there are more options. You could still do a wire transfer. But, you could also write a check, and the amount will be transferred as a withdrawal amount. But, exchange rates will apply. There is another option. You could open an USD account with your Canadian bank and then withdraw that money from your BoA to your Canadian USD account. This way exchange rates will not apply. When the exchange rates get better you can convert. As per Investment bankers, the exchange rate is to become better in August.

 

[mark_immi]

Smallduck, i think u don't want to bring cash...considering the excitement you will be having when you land and your love for Canadian chicks...you might end spending it all on some chicks in the night club (hangover 3 )....if u get a check... at least u will be calm and in a balanced state of mind by the time it gets cleared

but again if you are going to party anyway don't forget to call me

Thanks Garian4u, it's a good idea not to convert all USD to CAD... The exchange rate is ridiculous right now. I would prefer bringing cash across the border to traveler checks or wire transfer.

SD

 

[Cytric]

Congrats on proceeding onto the next step. I almost have the same timeline as you do. I received my second AOR on Oct. 28th 2010. My status is still "Rec. by VO"

ekaramad

hey ekaramad,

Thanks buddy. It sounds like something progress. The status is being changed to In Process but the inside details still remains the same. I hope they wouldn't take another 7 months fro next update. Good luck to you too.
Thanks


CyTric

 

[mark_immi]

Hi guys,

I am planning to land on July 1st. A friend of mine was sent back to US customs(luckily he was driving by his own car) to fill out some form as he was carrying funds more than 10K. I don't remember anyone mentioning this in their landing experience. I checked with Greyhound and they told they won't stop at US Customs - Will stop directly at Canadian customs. Can anyone suggest how to complete this requirement. Is there any other way by mailing a form or online.

Thanks

 

[smallduck]

Hi guys,

I am planning to land on July 1st. A friend of mine was sent back to US customs(luckily he was driving by his own car) to fill out some form as he was carrying funds more than 10K. I don't remember anyone mentioning this in their landing experience. I checked with Greyhound and they told they won't stop at US Customs - Will stop directly at Canadian customs. Can anyone suggest how to complete this requirement. Is there any other way by mailing a form or online.

Thanks

If you bring $9999, it shouldn't be a problems...