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MARCH 2017 *OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLICANT*

kcward7

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May 4, 2017
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Why is Ottawa getting so slammed?
I don't know that they are, it's just me speculating. Large number of applications, they took on additional processing workload (like European applications, which they do), ended up being too much workload, etc - something like that. An influx of people applying at once with the easier, faster new application package etc etc. Could be a possibility.
 
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kcward7

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From my understanding Ottawa processes some applications that normally would go to London if certain criteria are met, because LVO has been so back logged dealing with Pakistani applications. In my GCMS notes I can read "this application qualifies for in-Canada processing under OB570" and that it will be sent to Ottawa after receipt of IMM5669, which I uploaded to my online account Feb 21st.
We were told the same and got London anyway. We're an outland Irish application and my husband has lived in Canada for years and got LVO, not Ottawa as expected, which was a bit of a bummer, but what can you do. Our Northern Irish friends got Ottawa. Who knows.
 

Nina53

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Mar 15, 2017
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App. Filed.......
March 2017
January applicant here with application still in Mississauga as well.
Last communcations were request for PCC and Schedule A Feb 20th, which I sent the day after, and Medical exam which was done Feb 28th, updated as passed March 3rd.
Ordered GCMS notes which I received 3 weeks ago. Application in Mississauga registry, and doesn't look like they've done much with it.
Application supposed to go to Ottawa, but I have no clue as to what´s happening...
Really weird....I guess you called them many times and you didnt get a clear answer though.
 

FrostiRose

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Jan 20, 2017
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Gothenburg, Sweden
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Mississauga
App. Filed.......
16-01-2017
Doc's Request.
20-02-2017
AOR Received.
11-02-2017
Med's Request
16-02-2017
Med's Done....
28-02-2017
Passport Req..
01-02-2018
Interesting, why would your file go to Ottawa? London processes Swedish apps no?
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions/london.asp
We are Irish applicants and we got London
From my understanding, Ottawa processes some applications that normally would go to London if certain criteria are met, because London has been so back logged dealing with Pakistani applications. In my GCMS notes I can read "this application qualifies for in-Canada processing under OB570" and that it will be sent to Ottawa after receipt of IMM5669, which I uploaded to my online account Feb 21st.
 

kcward7

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May 4, 2017
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From my understanding, Ottawa processes some applications that normally would go to London if certain criteria are met, because London has been so back logged dealing with Pakistani applications. In my GCMS notes I can read "this application qualifies for in-Canada processing under OB570" and that it will be sent to Ottawa after receipt of IMM5669, which I uploaded to my online account Feb 21st.
Yeah, I wonder what those criteria are though. Our lawyers were certain ours would go to Ottawa and were quite surprised when it didn't. Maybe because he's already here in Canada with me and we're not separated right now? that's all I can think of. I really don't know.
 

maha89

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Apr 14, 2017
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hello everyone, i'm trying to validate the form schedule A , a window is opens saying that it was validated succesfully but on top it is written in the small box validated : NO means that the form is not validated !! i don't know why help please ::
 

Belgiandank

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Apr 4, 2017
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Manila
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Manila
App. Filed.......
05/23/2017
Doc's Request.
6/27/2017
AOR Received.
06/19/2017
File Transfer...
7/13/2017
Med's Request
6/28/2017
Med's Done....
7/3/2017
Passport Req..
01/08/2018
VISA ISSUED...
01/10/2018
hello everyone, i'm trying to validate the form schedule A , a window is opens saying that it was validated succesfully but on top it is written in the small box validated : NO means that the form is not validated !! i don't know why help please ::
I have been having the same issue..not sure if it is ok for us to upload or send the form when it still says No even though it has been validated.
 
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parmida

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Jun 21, 2017
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Thanks.
Application received : March 23
Start processing : April 6
Sponser Approval : April 13
Medical Request : April13
Medical Done : April 17
Medical Sent : April 19
Medical Passed : April 20
PCC : Upfront
Apparently they had sent us a correspondence to send the Schedule A form June 8 which we never received. After a lot of trying to report many technical issues, we understood they had difficulties and system glitches. We sent our Schedule A form May 19. Till today no updates or news. Then suddenly a message from CPC to inform us about our file movement to Ankara visa office.
I have been a month ahead of you,I got DM on ECAS on june 6th and the pass request 3 days later.from Ankara VO,Hopefully you will hear good news soon!
 
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shiiinjiiim

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May 26, 2017
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Canada
Let us know your timeline if you are unable to update the sheet, you could also request for access to the sheet!
Thanks. That's my timeline :
Visa Office : Ankara
Application sent : 03/21/2017
Application received : 03/23/2017
AOR 1 : 04/07/2017
Application linked successfully
Sponsorship Approval : 04/13/2017
Aor 2or the third line : 06/21/2017
ECAS Permanent Residence Application Statust "InProcess" : 06/17/2017
Medical Status : Passed
Medical Exam Done : 04/17/2017
Medical Exam Passed : 04/20/2017
Additional documents requested? Schedule A
PCC : Upfront
Citizen sponsoring spouse from Iran (Outland). No dependents.

Is that enough? I've got this info only.
I alos anat to send a request for access to the sheet. I donno how I can do that.
 
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