August 2011 applicants lets get the waiting game started :)

[mosa786]

My wife's adress never appeared, even when ecas updated to ''In Process'' however, today morning it updated with the adress of my lawyer? ??? How would that be possible? How would they put my lawyer's adress for her mailing adress?

 

[mapledreams]

@ Kuku:

Yup it did, but still says "Application Received"

 

[easykiwi]

Could someone clarify my situation if possible?

Actually, my processing time is 32 months! However, I was accepted from CPC-M on the 3rd of November, I never had a AOR from my visa office (Nairobi) so on the 5th of December, I wrote an email to them, asking if they had received my file. My Ecas updated to ''In Process''. On the 20th December they answered my email like that;

Good afternoon,



FILE NUMBER: FXXXXXXXXX NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX



The file has been reviewed. A document request letter was sent to the client on 19-Dec-2011.



Regards,


However, since the 19-Dec-2011 my wife still did not receive any letter it's been almost 3 weeks as of now. Is this normal? Anyone already faced such a situation?

Also, what would that mean? PPR? ???

Best regards,

Mosa.

Hi Mosa,

I suspect they need an extra document from you, but they must be getting close to making a decision. My PPR came by email attachment, the email itself said please refer to attached and, the attachment said to send passport, etc back.

Also, I don't know what the postal service is like in Nairobi but December is often a slow period in many other places with Christmas / New year celebrations. If your wife doesn't receive anything by the end of the week perhaps email the Visa Office.

 

[easykiwi]

My wife's adress never appeared, even when ecas updated to ''In Process'' however, today morning it updated with the adress of my lawyer? ??? How would that be possible? How would they put my lawyer's adress for her mailing adress?

Hmmm, perhaps check with lawyer that your wife's letter has not been received there. It may be that somehow they've noted the lawyer as being able to act as a representative and therefore have their contact details noted. I recommend contacting the VO in this case as I am sure you would prefer contact by letter goes direct.

 

[easykiwi]

Quick update from me. ECAS was updated to 'Decision made' Saturday night NZ time (so probably Friday for a lot of you), I had posted my passport copies 21 dec, and arrived 28 December. Hope I get the 'decision latter' back this week.

Got all my supporting documents from the application back in the post on 4 Jan with a copy of the PPR letter.

Hope to be landing next month!

Good luck all!

 

[mosa786]

Quick update from me. ECAS was updated to 'Decision made' Saturday night NZ time (so probably Friday for a lot of you), I had posted my passport copies 21 dec, and arrived 28 December. Hope I get the 'decision latter' back this week.

Got all my supporting documents from the application back in the post on 4 Jan with a copy of the PPR letter.

Hope to be landing next month!

Good luck all!

Thank you Easykiwi!! By the way congrats for getting decision made on your ecas!! wish you best of luck! ;D

 

[newdelhi2011]

Quick update from me. ECAS was updated to 'Decision made' Saturday night NZ time (so probably Friday for a lot of you), I had posted my passport copies 21 dec, and arrived 28 December. Hope I get the 'decision latter' back this week.

Got all my supporting documents from the application back in the post on 4 Jan with a copy of the PPR letter.

Hope to be landing next month!

Good luck all!

Congratulations.... Seems like August is moving pretty fast.
Does anyone besides essex have an access to spreadsheet......we need to get it update before we loose all these entries.

 

[newdelhi2011]

Could someone clarify my situation if possible?

Actually, my processing time is 32 months! However, I was accepted from CPC-M on the 3rd of November, I never had a AOR from my visa office (Nairobi) so on the 5th of December, I wrote an email to them, asking if they had received my file. My Ecas updated to ''In Process''. On the 20th December they answered my email like that;

Good afternoon,



FILE NUMBER: FXXXXXXXXX NAME: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX



The file has been reviewed. A document request letter was sent to the client on 19-Dec-2011.



Regards,


However, since the 19-Dec-2011 my wife still did not receive any letter it's been almost 3 weeks as of now. Is this normal? Anyone already faced such a situation?

Also, what would that mean? PPR? ???

Best regards,

Mosa.

You should expect their letter depending on the letter service in that part of world. As easykiwi said, dec is always the rush season for mail and they are always on low manpower due to holidays so expect some delays. Also, if you have a representative, mail will be sent it to him.

 

[ayad]

been awhile since ive been on any updates any news for people plz let me know thx

 

[lesley]

hi everyone

Hope you all had a great new year eve's celebration.

I just got back from canada from my first landing. Gonna spend the next 6 months tidying up stuff before moving permanently. i havent received my PR card but hubby will be bringing it back when he comes back for summer hols once it arrives. i did received my SIN card within 10 days. my health card will take another 3 months to be eligible but hubby has made the changes to his to add me. couldnt do a driver's license ot bcid card till i get my pr card.

Just for info, scotiabank, bmo and rbc offers new immigrant accounts if any of you are interested. Scotia had a full package including cc (non secured will be 500 limit only), mortgage and car loans. I went with TD as hubby banks there but they did not have a new immigrant package so i had to secure my credits with funds.

job banks on cic would give a general view of what type of work is available at every province and its requirements. A lot of educational institutions also provides short terms courses to help you get the canadian education at reasonable prices. I havent had the chance to go to any new immigrants help centres but i read they offer a whole lot of services.

To all that have not received their visas, take the oppoturnity to save more money back home. Canada cost of living can be expensive unless you are from developed nations and the exchange rate is at par. You will need the extra money to get re-certified or re-educate yourself too. But if you dont mind doing survival jobs although you are a profesional while waiting to get re-certified, you'll get by but maybe not on a single income especially if you have children.

Wish you all the best!

Hi Ryffa_Q

Would you mind to sharing with us what were the questions the customs ask when you landed in Canada?

Thanks
Lesley

 

[easykiwi]

Yay! COPR received!

 

[vengat83]

Congrats easykiwi

 

[mosa786]

Congrats Easywiki!!! So happy for you!! ;D

 

[essex0227]

Congrats easykiwi
Sorry i've not been on lately guys been busy and finally told my family we were moving, got better response then i thought.
I've tried to update the sheet but its being a bit of a pain and keeps logging out so if there is something on the sheet i havent done please tell me.
Congrats to all the guys who have heard and i have fingers crossed for those who havent yet

 

[easykiwi]

Thanks guys, I'm thrilled, and pleased to have such an anxiety ridden experience nearly over.

My continuing best wishes to everyone, especially those of you still waiting for answers; I hope you hear some (positive) information soon!