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JJ-C

Hero Member
May 17, 2013
536
40
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jul 2011
Doc's Request.
Nov 4, 2013
Med's Request
Nov 4, 2013
Med's Done....
Sept 2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Feb 21, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
Feb 25, 2014
LANDED..........
March 6, 2014
paul2587 said:
Your case is definitely an example of how everyone's application is different. For most of us, our ECAS status was stuck in RBVO until we received med requests, and didn't change in the ECAS status line until after our PPR. For me, my status only just changed from RBVO to 'Decision Made' last week but I never had 'In Process' or 'Processing' in my ECAS at any point. And some people received med request, RPRF and PPR all at the same time! It's definitely a guessing game.
I guess it probably depends on the style of the visa officer. In my own case, my ecas changed to "we started processing your application on xx" before I got MR, RPRF amd updated document request
 

gimmered

Full Member
Nov 20, 2013
22
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo-CPP Ottawa
NOC Code......
2121
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-07-2011
Doc's Request.
12-11-2013
Med's Request
12-11-2013
Med's Done....
22-11-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
26-03-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-04-2014
LANDED..........
Most likely in August 2014
Hello everyone! I need some help and guidance from you experts here on this board.

My family (my wife as primary applicant) had submitted our application to Buffalo office under 2011 FSW. We are residing in the US on non-immigrant visa. We just heard from CIC that the initial assessment has been completed and they expect to finalize our application without a personal interview. They have asked us to submit updated IMM0008, IMM5406 and IMM5669, in addition to RPRF, PCC, FBI Clearance, Proof of Settlement Funds and Letter of Employment from current employer for the primary applicant. We have had no communication with CIC since we submitted the application and received an acknowledgement with application number.

We have a few questions as we prepare to respond to their request. Would really appreciate if you can please advise.

1. We have moved to another City within the US since our original CIC application in 2011. How do we handle that?

2. Since the original application was submitted, we now have an additional family member in the family, our 1-yr old son, that will need to be added to this application. How do we handle that?

3. My wife is the primary applicant. They have asked for Letter of employment from her current employer. The issue is, my wife changed her employer (same field and job function) some time after submitting this application. She worked at that new employer until the end of 2012. She is no longer working as she is looking after our kids. She does plan to get back in the work force some time in 2014.
- How do we address CIC's request for Letter of employment from current employer as she is no longer working?
- Also, how do we handle the change in her employer during this period?
- Will this be a problem?

4. How do we get Police clearance certificate (PCC) from India? Do we need to go to India to get this?

5. Further, they have requested certified true copies of the documents. Does anyone know how we can these scanned copies certified?

6. PCC has to be submitted in original to CPP-Ottawa. Does it have to be mailed directly by the issuing authority or can we mail it too?

7. They have given us 30 days to respond to their request. Not sure if we can gather and submit all the requested documents in that time, especially FBI clearance and PCC. How do we address that?

Thank you very much!
 

Wolvy

Hero Member
May 22, 2011
298
8
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
4152
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
6-29-2011
AOR Received.
PER: 9-1-2011, 10-4-2011 2nd AOR
Med's Request
10-28-2013 & RPRF requested, doc request 12-27-2013
Med's Done....
11-8-2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
03-19-2014
gimmered said:
Hello everyone! I need some help and guidance from you experts here on this board.

My family (my wife as primary applicant) had submitted our application to Buffalo office under 2011 FSW. We are residing in the US on non-immigrant visa. We just heard from CIC that the initial assessment has been completed and they expect to finalize our application without a personal interview. They have asked us to submit updated IMM0008, IMM5406 and IMM5669, in addition to RPRF, PCC, FBI Clearance, Proof of Settlement Funds and Letter of Employment from current employer for the primary applicant. We have had no communication with CIC since we submitted the application and received an acknowledgement with application number.

We have a few questions as we prepare to respond to their request. Would really appreciate if you can please advise.

1. We have moved to another City within the US since our original CIC application in 2011. How do we handle that?

2. Since the original application was submitted, we now have an additional family member in the family, our 1-yr old son, that will need to be added to this application. How do we handle that?

3. My wife is the primary applicant. They have asked for Letter of employment from her current employer. The issue is, my wife changed her employer (same field and job function) some time after submitting this application. She worked at that new employer until the end of 2012. She is no longer working as she is looking after our kids. She does plan to get back in the work force some time in 2014.
- How do we address CIC's request for Letter of employment from current employer as she is no longer working?
- Also, how do we handle the change in her employer during this period?
- Will this be a problem?

4. How do we get Police clearance certificate (PCC) from India? Do we need to go to India to get this?

5. Further, they have requested certified true copies of the documents. Does anyone know how we can these scanned copies certified?

6. PCC has to be submitted in original to CPP-Ottawa. Does it have to be mailed directly by the issuing authority or can we mail it too?

7. They have given us 30 days to respond to their request. Not sure if we can gather and submit all the requested documents in that time, especially FBI clearance and PCC. How do we address that?

Thank you very much!
Congrats on the progress on your application

Moving isn't an issue, you will just update your address with CIC. However, your son you'll need to add to your application and pay the appropriate fees. Also note that your POF will have to reflect the change in the # of family members. This is for changing address http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/change-address.asp
Contact Ottawa directly to inform them of your son. Inform them that your wife isn't working right now, this won't be a problem in my opinion, maybe a more senior member could respond to this. With regards to PCC maybe another member can help you, possibly you could get it from the Indian Embassy here in USA. You mail the PCC to Ottawa once received. You won't receive the FBI check back in 30 days, but just inform them that you have applied for it and are waiting for it. I'm sure they are aware of long wait for FBI check.
 

Ashutoshpathak

Full Member
Jun 8, 2011
33
2
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2121
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-08-2011
Doc's Request.
16-11-2013
AOR Received.
04-11-2011
IELTS Request
Submitted with PR application
File Transfer...
July 2012
Med's Request
20-11-2013
Med's Done....
26-11-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
05-12-13
VISA ISSUED...
07-12-2013
LANDED..........
23 Dec 2013
alwayspositive said:
It appears those who were transferred to Port of Spain got medical and passport requests lumped together.
I just got an email from Ottawa regarding the medical and RPRF. It seems like wait is about to come to an end.
My application timeline is
Application recieved by VO- 22 August 2011
FSW 1- NOC 2121
Docs Requested- 16 Nov 2013
Medical and RPRF request- 20 Nov 2013

I pray for each and every one that they will get their application processed soon

Thanks again

Ashutosh
 

usaca

Star Member
Jul 28, 2013
122
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo to CPP Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
June 21, 2011
Doc's Request.
October 9, 2013
Med's Request
October 9, 2013
Med's Done....
October 15, 2013
Passport Req..
October 28, 2013 Passport sent on November 06,2013
VISA ISSUED...
October 25, 2013 Received on November 22, 2013
LANDED..........
Soon
It's really great to see we all are getting some good news every single day. This forum is in festive mood now. :D :D :D
Could anyone please tell me what is the duration of visa you got?
Is that one year or less than that?
 

com2canada

Hero Member
Jun 23, 2010
352
50
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-OTTAWA
NOC Code......
2121
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-11-2010
Doc's Request.
19-09-2013; Submitted on 04-10-2013
AOR Received.
25-02-2011
File Transfer...
To CPP-Ottawa 07-07-2012
Med's Request
+ RPRF Request, 10-07-2013
Med's Done....
11-08-2013; sent via eMed 22-08-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
09-10-2013, Decision Made. Passport sent 10-10-2013
VISA ISSUED...
09-10-2013. Passport received 25-10-2013
LANDED..........
18-11-2013
gimmered said:
Hello everyone! I need some help and guidance from you experts here on this board.

My family (my wife as primary applicant) had submitted our application to Buffalo office under 2011 FSW. We are residing in the US on non-immigrant visa. We just heard from CIC that the initial assessment has been completed and they expect to finalize our application without a personal interview. They have asked us to submit updated IMM0008, IMM5406 and IMM5669, in addition to RPRF, PCC, FBI Clearance, Proof of Settlement Funds and Letter of Employment from current employer for the primary applicant. We have had no communication with CIC since we submitted the application and received an acknowledgement with application number.

We have a few questions as we prepare to respond to their request. Would really appreciate if you can please advise.

1. We have moved to another City within the US since our original CIC application in 2011. How do we handle that?

2. Since the original application was submitted, we now have an additional family member in the family, our 1-yr old son, that will need to be added to this application. How do we handle that?

3. My wife is the primary applicant. They have asked for Letter of employment from her current employer. The issue is, my wife changed her employer (same field and job function) some time after submitting this application. She worked at that new employer until the end of 2012. She is no longer working as she is looking after our kids. She does plan to get back in the work force some time in 2014.
- How do we address CIC's request for Letter of employment from current employer as she is no longer working?
- Also, how do we handle the change in her employer during this period?
- Will this be a problem?

4. How do we get Police clearance certificate (PCC) from India? Do we need to go to India to get this?

5. Further, they have requested certified true copies of the documents. Does anyone know how we can these scanned copies certified?

6. PCC has to be submitted in original to CPP-Ottawa. Does it have to be mailed directly by the issuing authority or can we mail it too?

7. They have given us 30 days to respond to their request. Not sure if we can gather and submit all the requested documents in that time, especially FBI clearance and PCC. How do we address that?

Thank you very much!
What category did she apply in? FSW(?)?, Job offer? Provincial Nominee?
 

com2canada

Hero Member
Jun 23, 2010
352
50
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-OTTAWA
NOC Code......
2121
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-11-2010
Doc's Request.
19-09-2013; Submitted on 04-10-2013
AOR Received.
25-02-2011
File Transfer...
To CPP-Ottawa 07-07-2012
Med's Request
+ RPRF Request, 10-07-2013
Med's Done....
11-08-2013; sent via eMed 22-08-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
09-10-2013, Decision Made. Passport sent 10-10-2013
VISA ISSUED...
09-10-2013. Passport received 25-10-2013
LANDED..........
18-11-2013
E-cas is now "complete". PR is sealed. Hoping for the best and wishing everyone waiting very good luck :) :) :)
 

Worth2wait

Star Member
Nov 30, 2012
69
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
June 2011
AOR Received.
August 2011
Med's Request
September 2013
Med's Done....
September 2013
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
In Canada
com2canada said:
E-cas is now "complete". PR is sealed. Hoping for the best and wishing everyone waiting very good luck :) :) :)
Congratulations!!! Wishing you all the best!
 

Worth2wait

Star Member
Nov 30, 2012
69
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
June 2011
AOR Received.
August 2011
Med's Request
September 2013
Med's Done....
September 2013
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
In Canada
Has anyone who had medicals done in September received PPR? Just wondering how much longer we would have to wait
 

canadasw

Newbie
Nov 21, 2013
3
1
Hi, I am new here. I got my CoPR yesterday. I am in canada on study permit but I do have a job offer. But on my CoPR, in the category, SW1 is written. I have some questions: 1. PoF: How much money do I need to show? If my parents transfer some money into my account, how do I tell immigration that my parents have sent the money to me?

2. as on my CoPR, it says SW1, do I still need to get a latest employment letter?


Any help will be appreciated.


Thanks a lot.
 

gimmered

Full Member
Nov 20, 2013
22
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo-CPP Ottawa
NOC Code......
2121
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-07-2011
Doc's Request.
12-11-2013
Med's Request
12-11-2013
Med's Done....
22-11-2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
26-03-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-04-2014
LANDED..........
Most likely in August 2014
com2canada said:
What category did she apply in? FSW(?)?, Job offer? Provincial Nominee?
FSW1, 2121, No job offer, no provincial nominee.
 

bahar855

Hero Member
Feb 22, 2011
285
5
ottawa
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
7242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21 Feb 2011, transferred to Ottawa in July 2012
AOR Received.
29 March 2011
IELTS Request
sent with Docs
Med's Request
July 15 ,2013 Doc requests: Sep 25,2013
Med's Done....
July 17,2013
Passport Req..
Jan 30, 2014
Worth2wait said:
Has anyone who had medicals done in September received PPR? Just wondering how much longer we would have to wait
look at my timeline ! I have done my medical in July 2013. Still waiting:((((
 

shinbukan

Star Member
Jul 12, 2013
124
2
London, ON
bahar855 said:
look at my timeline ! I have done my medical in July 2013. Still waiting:((((
Hello Bahar,

Have you applied for GCMS recently?
Ehsan got his PPR pretty fast after his medical exams, almost a month later!
I did my medical late October and am waiting to get PPR.
Don't know how long it would take, though. I have seen people getting PPR within 2 months from medical exams, but there are cases like you, who are still waiting to get PPR.
It's just a matter of time and we would finally get it.
 

alwayspositive

Hero Member
Aug 18, 2013
458
57
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo to Ottawa
NOC Code......
2121
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
6/2011
Doc's Request.
7/2013
AOR Received.
8/2011
Med's Request
10/2013
Med's Done....
10/2013 In process: 1/2014 Additional Doc Request: 2/2014
Passport Req..
2/14
VISA ISSUED...
2/14
LANDED..........
5/2014 ( in Canada since 2009)
Ashutoshpathak said:
I just got an email from Ottawa regarding the medical and RPRF. It seems like wait is about to come to an end.
My application timeline is
Application recieved by VO- 22 August 2011
FSW 1- NOC 2121
Docs Requested- 16 Nov 2013
Medical and RPRF request- 20 Nov 2013

I pray for each and every one that they will get their application processed soon

Thanks again

Ashutosh
Congrats Ashu! we hope for PPR soon.