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Dan_from_Surrey

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Nov 5, 2010
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Surrey BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-09-2012
Doc's Request.
Submitted with app
AOR Received.
Sponsorship approval 24-10-12
File Transfer...
24-10-12
Med's Request
Meds received 1-11-12
Med's Done....
15-08-2012 - Meds re-done 24-10-2013
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
04-06-2013 DM 04-11-13
VISA ISSUED...
11-12-2013
LANDED..........
22-11-2013!
Ok wife and sons tickets are booked for Friday arrival in YVR! Time now for a couple more good people like Gooner and Iay to get some love from CEM too! hopefully the annoucement of speeding up the process at CEM will help them along the que.

A special thanks to Iay for helping to take over the spread sheet scos started and keeping the info up to date for everyone! Thanks Iay! :)
 

bray28

Star Member
Sep 8, 2013
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Visa Office......
manila
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-09-2012
Doc's Request.
21-06-2013
File Transfer...
26-10-2012
Med's Done....
re-med 01-08-2013 remed 16-04-2014
Interview........
none
Passport Req..
March 19,2014 and IN process March 19, 2014 ppr recieved april 23,2013
VISA ISSUED...
Dm May 21,2014 visa on hand May 22,2014
LANDED..........
June 2014
is there still sept 2012 who didn't have visa still.. :(
 

Tagum-N.B.

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Jan 11, 2013
2,231
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manila
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-01-2012
AOR Received.
manila 20-03-2012 in process july1, 2013
IELTS Request
remeds request july11 remed complete july17-aug 1
VISA ISSUED...
AUGUST 31.2013
LANDED..........
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
Dan_from_Surrey said:
Tagum, earlier in the thread, you mentioned something about the immunization forms for your son, what was the deal with that? The wife has everything, but they included a blank "Immunization Record" to be signed off on by a certified person ( I am guessing a doctor or health nurse, what have you) the wife has his immunization record from his school and it lists all the shots he has had, it that good enough, or does this immunization for need to be completed as well?
it was never asked for at immigration,,,mainly just get someone to sign the paper showing what shots the child had,,,,we went all the way and paid for all the shots,,,,i don't think its necessary ,,, Canada doesn't even make children have them if parents don't want them
 

toughgirl

Star Member
Jan 17, 2012
117
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September 11, 2012
Med's Done....
August 28, 2012
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May 15, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
soon
LANDED..........
soon
Dan_from_Surrey said:
I missed this earlier, congrats Toughgirl! it is good to see more of the September names getting taking off the waiting list!
Thanks Dan! I am hoping cem would prioritize and clear out their backlogs. We know exactly how it feels.
 

toughgirl

Star Member
Jan 17, 2012
117
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September 11, 2012
Med's Done....
August 28, 2012
Passport Req..
May 15, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
soon
LANDED..........
soon
Steph C said:
Congrats to you and your daughter!
Thanks Steph! She's now nervous to travel around the globe.lol
 

Dan_from_Surrey

Hero Member
Nov 5, 2010
485
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124
Surrey BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-09-2012
Doc's Request.
Submitted with app
AOR Received.
Sponsorship approval 24-10-12
File Transfer...
24-10-12
Med's Request
Meds received 1-11-12
Med's Done....
15-08-2012 - Meds re-done 24-10-2013
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
04-06-2013 DM 04-11-13
VISA ISSUED...
11-12-2013
LANDED..........
22-11-2013!
DaveSav said:
My wife was able to get her certificate and sticker yesterday, it was very strange though. They asked for the marriage certificate, then after she showed them that (luckily she had it with her) they asked for my birth certificate and passport. I did not see any of this as requirements on their webpage.

Oh well got the sticker, have the visa, flight is booked for the 28th. NOW I HAVE TO CLEAN!
Welcome to it Dave, I am doing the same thing.^;30 in the morning here, and I am having a bleary eyed coffee, after working a night shift, and getting ready to start the day with Mr. Clean and a jug of bleach ;D
 

Dan_from_Surrey

Hero Member
Nov 5, 2010
485
23
124
Surrey BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-09-2012
Doc's Request.
Submitted with app
AOR Received.
Sponsorship approval 24-10-12
File Transfer...
24-10-12
Med's Request
Meds received 1-11-12
Med's Done....
15-08-2012 - Meds re-done 24-10-2013
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
04-06-2013 DM 04-11-13
VISA ISSUED...
11-12-2013
LANDED..........
22-11-2013!
Tagum-N.B. said:
it was never asked for at immigration,,,mainly just get someone to sign the paper showing what shots the child had,,,,we went all the way and paid for all the shots,,,,i don't think its necessary ,,, Canada doesn't even make children have them if parents don't want them
Thanks for the reply Tagum, this turned out to be no big deal, the wife took the form to the doctor who did the vaccinations, and with in ten minutes was done anyways. I think just seeing one more damned form, stuck in with the passports and everything else returned from CEM just threw us into a bit of a tail spin, with another "oh fer the love of God now what?"

Oh and for those keeping count, CEM sent back pictures, chat log samples , basically everything, except original documents (we included an original marriage certificate from Alberta - because I bought a few copies when I had them correct the first one they fubared) but just about all other supporting documents where returned.
 

Dan_from_Surrey

Hero Member
Nov 5, 2010
485
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124
Surrey BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-09-2012
Doc's Request.
Submitted with app
AOR Received.
Sponsorship approval 24-10-12
File Transfer...
24-10-12
Med's Request
Meds received 1-11-12
Med's Done....
15-08-2012 - Meds re-done 24-10-2013
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
04-06-2013 DM 04-11-13
VISA ISSUED...
11-12-2013
LANDED..........
22-11-2013!
bray28 said:
is there still sept 2012 who didn't have visa still.. :(
There is still a few names on the spread sheet, not in blue for Sept 2012, and the all of you, should be threatening your MP's with torches and pitchforks. Your 14 months (even though it would of only been 12 when you started) is about up, time to drive them nuts, remember they work for you, like CJG said earlier in the thread/ give them shit on a daily basis if need be, and if they won't budge or help, go to the opposition members riding office and bug them!
 

JGM613

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Apr 13, 2013
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Manila
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-04-2013
AOR Received.
03-05-2013
File Transfer...
15-05-2013
Passport Req..
30-10-2013 ... In Process 12-03-2014...Decision Made 14-03-2014 as per ECAS
VISA ISSUED...
14-03-2014
LANDED..........
02-04=2014
Dan_from_Surrey said:
Looking like Friday next week :)
AWESOME!! And so begins a new chapter!!!
 

Dan_from_Surrey

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Nov 5, 2010
485
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124
Surrey BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-09-2012
Doc's Request.
Submitted with app
AOR Received.
Sponsorship approval 24-10-12
File Transfer...
24-10-12
Med's Request
Meds received 1-11-12
Med's Done....
15-08-2012 - Meds re-done 24-10-2013
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
04-06-2013 DM 04-11-13
VISA ISSUED...
11-12-2013
LANDED..........
22-11-2013!
JGM613 said:
AWESOME!! And so begins a new chapter!!!
Just out burning a hole in the MasterCard right now, had to take a break for a coffee, getting new pillows (guess where my mind is :) ) Christmas tree and lights and other assorted goodies.

Those who are still stuck in process, you have no idea what a sense of reliefe it will be when you finally get this damned process over with.
 

JGM613

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Apr 13, 2013
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Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-04-2013
AOR Received.
03-05-2013
File Transfer...
15-05-2013
Passport Req..
30-10-2013 ... In Process 12-03-2014...Decision Made 14-03-2014 as per ECAS
VISA ISSUED...
14-03-2014
LANDED..........
02-04=2014
Dan_from_Surrey said:
Just out burning a hole in the MasterCard right now, had to take a break for a coffee, getting new pillows (guess where my mind is :) ) Christmas tree and lights and other assorted goodies.

Those who are still stuck in process, you have no idea what a sense of reliefe it will be when you finally get this damned process over with.
Happy Shopping! Our stress is off for the time being...taking my pension....end of the month...new chapter starting here too...I'll go and wait with her...and if we happen to get her passport with enough time to spare...we'll take off and connect with another Surrey pal in Cambodia and Thailand for our anniversary :eek:)

My HOPE is that our worse case scenario is that she doesn't get her visa until March when her meds expire.....and winters mostly over with and done here!
 

Dan_from_Surrey

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Nov 5, 2010
485
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124
Surrey BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-09-2012
Doc's Request.
Submitted with app
AOR Received.
Sponsorship approval 24-10-12
File Transfer...
24-10-12
Med's Request
Meds received 1-11-12
Med's Done....
15-08-2012 - Meds re-done 24-10-2013
Interview........
NA
Passport Req..
04-06-2013 DM 04-11-13
VISA ISSUED...
11-12-2013
LANDED..........
22-11-2013!
JGM613 said:
Happy Shopping! Our stress is off for the time being...taking my pension....end of the month...new chapter starting here too...I'll go and wait with her...and if we happen to get her passport with enough time to spare...we'll take off and connect with another Surrey pal in Cambodia and Thailand for our anniversary :eek:)

My HOPE is that our worse case scenario is that she doesn't get her visa until March when her meds expire.....and winters mostly over with and done here!
Well let's hope with CEM expediting more visas in the wake of the disasters over there, you guys are back together before March!
 

JGM613

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Apr 13, 2013
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Job Offer........
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App. Filed.......
19-04-2013
AOR Received.
03-05-2013
File Transfer...
15-05-2013
Passport Req..
30-10-2013 ... In Process 12-03-2014...Decision Made 14-03-2014 as per ECAS
VISA ISSUED...
14-03-2014
LANDED..........
02-04=2014
Dan_from_Surrey said:
Well let's hope with CEM expediting more visas in the wake of the disasters over there, you guys are back together before March!
I'm heading down in early December to wait it out with her Dan...Ill see her in a few weeks...
 

Tagum-N.B.

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Jan 11, 2013
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App. Filed.......
11-01-2012
AOR Received.
manila 20-03-2012 in process july1, 2013
IELTS Request
remeds request july11 remed complete july17-aug 1
VISA ISSUED...
AUGUST 31.2013
LANDED..........
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
Iay said:
Yes Steph, it has been pretty good in the Tagalog thread too.
Well, March and April applicants have been getting DMs, and I feel kinda left out :D

Still happy CEM is keeping up with this pace tho.

PS:

I got my 2nd set of notes, it states that they received the re-med results last Oct 30th and is "PASSED".
I dunno what else they are waiting for to give us that DM.
Also, I saw an assignment due date of Nov 30/13, do you guys think this will be the bring forward date of our app? ??? ???
yes that is probably45 days from remed request
 

Tagum-N.B.

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Jan 11, 2013
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App. Filed.......
11-01-2012
AOR Received.
manila 20-03-2012 in process july1, 2013
IELTS Request
remeds request july11 remed complete july17-aug 1
VISA ISSUED...
AUGUST 31.2013
LANDED..........
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
Iay said:
I know I'm overthinking, but for you guys who ordered the notes more than once, did your group name ever changed?

I just became paranoid when the word "straightforward" was gone on the 2nd set. ??? ??? ???
The group name was changed from FC- PRI - 3A Straightforward to 1-390XLCU.
mine changed 3 times from bad to good to bad