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Hello All!!

Im new here and just found this thread. COngrats to those who have everything all ready to be with their spouses.. Hurray!!!!
My current status....
Application received in Missisaga June 13th
Sponsorship approved August 3rd (received it in the mail one week later, but letter was dated 08/3, same as it says on ecas)
Working on App since August 11th according to ecas.

How do you guys put all that info on the left under your name? also how do you get that super cool countdown at the bottom of your posts!!??

I am processingin Caracas office and in July processing times changed to 22 months :'( I feel like crying!!! but glad to have lots of info to read here to keep me busy and hopeful ! 8)
 
Hi and welcome to the forum.
For the info on the left got to the bar at the top of the page , choose profile and on the left hand side you wil see a menu choose Forum Profile Information, scroll down and you can add you information there.

The countdown like mine if you click on mine it will take you t the page where you can make your own, good luck with your application! ;D
 
Ask members of the New Delhi thread that have experience with this already.
manisohal said:
i have sent my Passport to Delhi VO, Can anyone tell me how will i get my passport back? through courier or through normal post or registered post??
 
Thanks MandyUk!! Looks like I got it!! I hope we all get good news soon!!!
 
mimina82 said:
Thanks MandyUk!! Looks like I got it!! I hope we all get good news soon!!!

Welcome to the forum ;D
 
I applied for my wife
Application send to Mississauga on 5 may 2011
Application received on 10 may 2011
Letter send on 13 june 2011
Received on 20 june 2011 & get client No

then i check my status online they show

DECISION MODE
Application received on 8 may 2011
Started processing application on 9 june 2011
Letter send on 12 june 2011 to Islamabad
APPLICATION received by ISLAMABAD on 29 june 2011
We received ACKNOWLEDGE LETTER on 22 june 2011 & get client No from MISSISSAUGA

but now i check my status online they are showing

IN PROCESS
We started processing your application on July 5, 2011.
what does that mean? Can we get applicant no? now what will be the next step? please help me & reply.
 
We got back from Vienna this morning.. My husband got his visa put in and its dated September 13 :) its still surreal to us, lol

woohooo, good luck to all those still waiting :)
 
glak1234 said:
We got back from Vienna this morning.. My husband got his visa put in and its dated September 13 :) its still surreal to us, lol

woohooo, good luck to all those still waiting :)

congratulations! ;D
 
Congrats glak1234! Cases like yours gives hope to us waiting on the processing time to not be fixed as per published :D.... 4 months vs 9 months for vienna was really fast!! Can you share how you submitted your apps?
 
ddobro2 said:
Ask members of the New Delhi thread that have experience with this already.

Thanks ddobro2 ..it worked got a lot of info there :)
 
glak1234 said:
We got back from Vienna this morning.. My husband got his visa put in and its dated September 13 :) its still surreal to us, lol

woohooo, good luck to all those still waiting :)


COngrats!!! That is amazing!! Its amazing to see that it took 4 months instead of 9!!! hurray!!!! ;D
lets hope all of us have as much luck as you guys!! Enjoy!!!!!!!! 8)
 
Thanks guys! :) we are so happy that its all over, now we just need to land :)

The longest part was waiting for sponsorship approval.. We got our PPR just a few days after our AOR

Good luck to all of you!
 
Hi All,

Just got an email from Citizenship & Immigration Canada. It says what I already knew, that my app was received on June 14, but the address is now listed as Buffalo, so does that mean my app has finally made it to Buffalo?

************************************************
Dear XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX,

This confirms that your application for permanent residence in Canada has been received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on 2011/06/14.

When should I contact CIC?
You must notify CIC of any changes to your application. Examples of changes include:
• Changes in your personal circumstances, such as birth or adoption of a child, a marriage or a divorce
• Change of contact information (e-mail, mailing address, telephone number)
• Appointment or change of immigration representative or designated individual
• Decision to withdraw your application
To notify CIC of changes to your application, select the office stated below, and follow the directions for “Case Specific Enquiry.”

When will CIC contact me?
CIC will contact you if we require additional information, documents, or an interview. For general guidance on what to expect, you can visit .....and consult the “What happens next” section of the instruction guide associated with the application form you used.

How do I check the status of my application?
You may use either the Unique Client Identifier (UCI) or Application Number above to check the status of your application on the CIC website.

How long will it take to process my application?
Processing times vary. You can consult the processing times for reference at:
Please be aware that answering e-mails takes time away from processing applications. For this reason, unless your application has exceeded normal processing times, please limit your correspondence to notifying us of changes in your application.

Consulate General of Canada
Visa Section
3000 HSBC Center
Buffalo, New York
14203-2884, USA
 
glak1234 said:
We got back from Vienna this morning.. My husband got his visa put in and its dated September 13 :) its still surreal to us, lol

woohooo, good luck to all those still waiting :)

WOW.. fantastic... Congrats!!! :)