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USProgrammer

Champion Member
Oct 29, 2018
1,038
1,335
Texas, USA
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CIO-Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
2174
AOR Received.
01-12-2018
Passport Req..
25-03-2019
LANDED..........
24-08-2019
You can call IRCC using the 613 number for free using Google Voice. See instructions in my signature, but basically, you call global affairs via the 613 number, press 1, 1, 1 which transfers you to IRCC (the same as the 800/888 number) and then you can use options 2-1-1-0 to get to a representative via the family sponsorship phone tree (same reps; doesn't matter that you are Express Entry instead).

You may get a message that they're too busy and it says to call back later. Just keep trying or call later. It takes about 2 minutes for each try using my instructions.

They are open 7am - 7pm Ottawa time.
 

WunmiofLagos

Hero Member
Jan 8, 2019
342
420
Canada
Category........
Other
Nomination.....
19-12-2018
AOR Received.
15-01-2019
Hi @WunmiofLagos did you purchase a canadian phone number in Dingtone before calling or did you call using the default number (tied to your local number)? I tried with the default number and it didnt work.
Oh i used my dingtone assigned canadian number. Perhaps, that's how i was able to scale through.
I had a wait time of just 5minutes and the lady seemed cool. Nothing new though.
File still in queue for officer review.
 

Sumish30

Full Member
Jul 26, 2019
28
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Oh i used my dingtone assigned canadian number. Perhaps, that's how i was able to scale through.
I had a wait time of just 5minutes and the lady seemed cool. Nothing new though.
File still in queue for officer review.
I tried using dingtone but it says please check the number . Can you please tell me the correct number ? I tried +18882422100
 

SithLord

VIP Member
Aug 18, 2017
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You can call IRCC using the 613 number for free using Google Voice. See instructions in my signature, but basically, you call global affairs via the 613 number, press 1, 1, 1 which transfers you to IRCC (the same as the 800/888 number) and then you can use options 2-1-1-0 to get to a representative via the family sponsorship phone tree (same reps; doesn't matter that you are Express Entry instead).

You may get a message that they're too busy and it says to call back later. Just keep trying or call later. It takes about 2 minutes for each try using my instructions.

They are open 7am - 7pm Ottawa time.
I don't think you can call them anymore from outside Canada using google hangouts. It gets disconnected after the global affairs voice suggests to use web form for immigration enquiries and cuts the call after saying thank you for calling.

I've tried it numerous times during different time periods. It's the same. It seem they have cut this service
 

WunmiofLagos

Hero Member
Jan 8, 2019
342
420
Canada
Category........
Other
Nomination.....
19-12-2018
AOR Received.
15-01-2019
I tried using dingtone but it says please check the number . Can you please tell me the correct number ? I tried +18882422100
Yes, that's correct. +18882422100
Again, i called using my canadian number on dingtone so maybe you need to try that instead of your local number.
 

Fanadian

Hero Member
Apr 22, 2019
308
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Finally it's PPR. After a wait of 225 days.

IELTS. 21.09.2018
ECA Applied. 27.09.2018
WES Report - husband 14.11.2018
WES Report - my self 20.11.2018
EE submitted . 21.11.2018
ITA. 28.11.2018
AOR. 27.01.2019
ADR IMM 5475. 10.03.2019
MEP & BIL. 17.03.2019
Biometrics. 19.03.2019
Web form. 01.08.2019
POF affidavit. 28.08.2019
Ghost update. 03.09.2019
Ghost update. 06.09.2019
PPR. 10.09.2019

VO Ottawa
IELTS LRWS 8.5 9.0 7.0 7.0
CRS 466
NOC 6043
WES Evaluation - Masters Degree
Family of 2
Contacted IRCC over the phone about 4 times, raised about a couple of web forms. Most of the replies were generic. Contacted Mr. Goodale's office too.
Since the cut off of 6 months have been passed, it's just a matter of someone picking up your file. I think my file was picked up due to a Web form I raised on 01.08.2019 or as I submitted an affidavit for POF (Without a request) on 28.08.2019.

Before getting the ppr, I had two ghost updates. With the final one on 06.09.2019, review of additional documents changed to not applicable and status of biometrics changed to completed. Even though I have submitted biometrics in March 2019, the stays was "We have not received your fingerprints "
I wish you all a very speedy PPR. Thank you for creating such wonderful platform.
Congrats, buddy, my AOR is Jan 28th waiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiting
 

USProgrammer

Champion Member
Oct 29, 2018
1,038
1,335
Texas, USA
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CIO-Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
2174
AOR Received.
01-12-2018
Passport Req..
25-03-2019
LANDED..........
24-08-2019
I don't think you can call them anymore from outside Canada using google hangouts. It gets disconnected after the global affairs voice suggests to use web form for immigration enquiries and cuts the call after saying thank you for calling.

I've tried it numerous times during different time periods. It's the same. It seem they have cut this service
I just did it Thursday and it worked fine. 1-1-1 to get transferred. 2-1-1-0 to get to a rep once you're transferred (you can't just press the buttons as fast as possible, but those are the options once it's ready to accept the option).
 

CaCal

Hero Member
Jul 9, 2019
213
198
I just did it Thursday and it worked fine. 1-1-1 to get transferred. 2-1-1-0 to get to a rep once you're transferred (you can't just press the buttons as fast as possible, but those are the options once it's ready to accept the option).
It was working until Friday.. a friend of mine had called them. from yesterday the service has been disconnected.
 

USProgrammer

Champion Member
Oct 29, 2018
1,038
1,335
Texas, USA
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
CIO-Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
2174
AOR Received.
01-12-2018
Passport Req..
25-03-2019
LANDED..........
24-08-2019
It was working until Friday.. a friend of mine had called them. from yesterday the service has been disconnected.
That is unfortunate. If I receive further confirmation of this over the coming weeks, I'll remove it from my signature. Since I've landed and the PR cards have mailed, I don't have any further reason to contact IRCC right now.
 
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rishu12892

Star Member
Nov 17, 2014
129
42
Category........
FAM
got landing interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

after 229 days finally a good news

Here is the timeline

AOR Jan 23
MEP March 5
order notes in June 20
nothing started in notes as per notes by June 20
eligibility met by July 24
The background was not started t Aug 10, 2019
another notes order on Aug 15
first ghost update Sept 9, 2019, called CIC, everything is done as per call center agent
Got a landing interview in Toronto

thank you, please check my signature if you need to know about my application
 

capricorn7

Star Member
Aug 14, 2018
174
212
got landing interview!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

after 229 days finally a good news

Here is the timeline

AOR Jan 23
MEP March 5
order notes in June 20
nothing started in notes as per notes by June 20
eligibility met by July 24
The background was not started t Aug 10, 2019
another notes order on Aug 15
first ghost update Sept 9, 2019, called CIC, everything is done as per call center agent
Got a landing interview in Toronto

thank you, please check my signature if you need to know about my application
Congratulations and all the best !!
 
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Sindhu_gnt

Newbie
Sep 10, 2019
3
0
Thanks. Any wild guesses how long does it take for the final outcome from here ?? I know it depends from case to case but still any guesses....I filed from India...
Hi what is latest PR status, did you receive final approval, even i am waiting for my PR approval since Jan 2019