hi guys,
I think I have (un)expected new year's good news to share.
"Expected" because I have been waiting for it for some time---but paradoxically and simultaneously "unexpected" because I did not see any update here on the forum and have made myself believe that I might have to wait a bit more (until February for instance) for any update from CIC.
In short, I actually got an update today (a message silently arrived in the inbox at 7:51am) -- I was indeed checking my status on eCAS last night, but back then, there was no update. :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* :-* I believe it can be classified as what we call here the PPR. But I am from visa-exempt country. This is a bit different from what I perceived here recently from fellow PR-applicants such as Vinc360: I am requested to submit photocopies of passport as well as 2 recent photos (which, well, I really hoped they ask me, as I find my look hideous in those earlier photos that I submitted).
i just checked eCAS: status has been updated to the long-awaited "Decision Made"!!! It has taken exactly 365 days since they received my application. eCAS shows they received it on Jan 6, and today is Jan 5 (including Feb 29 last year, it's exactly 365 days afterward)
But myCIC statuses remain the same:
Application/profile status Open
Review of eligibility Review in Progress
Review of medical results Passed
Review of submitted documents [blank]
Scheduling an interview Not needed at this time
A background check is needed In Progress
Final decision Not Started
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The content of the email I received is as follows:
The processing of your application for permanent residence in Canada is almost complete. You must complete the following steps within 30 days in order for our office to issue your Confirmation of Permanent Residence and, if applicable, permanent residence visa. If for any reason you are not able to meet this deadline, please inform us immediately by email to: [a cic email address] with details concerning your situation.
STEP 1: UPDATE YOUR APPLICATION
If any of the following conditions apply, you must inform us immediately via email [a cic email address].
· Marriage or common-law union, divorce, annulment, legal separation;
· Death of the sponsor, the principal applicant or any accompanying family member;
· Birth or adoption of a child, including grandchildren born to dependent children;
· You, the principal applicant, or any of your family members have been charged or convicted of a criminal offence.
STEP 2: DETERMINE IF YOU NEED TO SUBMIT YOUR PASSPORT(S)
· Determine if you are holder of passport(s) from countries whose citizens need a visa or an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to travel to Canada, by checking this website:
[a link]
· If you are holder of passport(s) from countries whose citizens need a visa to travel to Canada, you will need to submit the passport for you and for each accompanying family member. Your passport(s) should be valid for at least 6 months and have at least two blank pages. If a child is included on your passport, you must have one blank page per accompanying child. Please note that you STILL need to submit the passport even if:
o You have a valid Canadian temporary residence visa.
o You are a permanent resident of the U.S.A AND holder of passport from countries whose citizens need a visa to travel to Canada.
· If you are holder of passport(s) from countries whose citizens need an eTA to travel to Canada or a holder of passport(s) from the United States, you will need to submit one photocopy of the photo page and any pages containing amendments of the passport for you and for each accompanying family member. Please do not send your original passport(s). Your passport(s) should be valid for at least 6 months.
Please note that these instructions apply to passport holders from Mexico as well, who, as of December 1, 2016 , do not require a visa to enter Canada.
***Please note that Confirmation of Permanent Residence and permanent residence visas cannot be issued to holders of Diplomatic, Official or Military passports. You must have an ordinary passport.***
STEP 3: PREPARE YOUR DOCUMENTS
1. Passport(s) OR photocopy(ies) of passport(s), as explained in Step 2.
2. Two (2) photos of yourself and of each accompanying family member. See our specifications at [a link]
3. One pre-paid return envelope so that we can return your passport(s) and Confirmation of Permanent Residence documents. See Step 4 for instructions regarding the return envelope.
4. The completed and signed Annex A listing your current mailing address.
STEP 4: SUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS
· If you do not have a mailing address in Canada or the U.S.A, or if you are unable to submit the required documentation for you or your accompanying family members to the addresses below, please send an email to us at CPC-CTD-Ottawa@cic.gc.ca so that we can send you instructions for submitting your documents to a visa office which is the most convenient for you. Please note that our office will not return passports to an address outside North America.
· If you have a mailing address in Canada:
- The pre-paid Xpresspost envelope must be from Canada Post. Please note that we will not return documents to a Canadian address via any other courier.
- Submit all documents by mail in a single package and send to the following address:
CPC – Ottawa – PR
PO Box 9780
Ottawa ON K1G 4B9
DO NOT FILL OUT THE ADDRESS SECTION ON YOUR CANADA POST RETURN ENVELOPE.
· If you have a mailing address in the U.S.A.:
- The Self-Addressed pre-paid envelope should be arranged with a courier that delivers between Canada and the U.S.A.
- Submit all documents by mail in a single package and send to the following address:
CPC – Ottawa – PR
365 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON K1A 1L1
COMPLETE ANNEX A FOUND AT THE END OF THIS DOCUMENT AND SUBMIT IT WITH YOUR DOCUMENTS.
Regards,
Case Processing Centre – Ottawa
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so, it seems my VO finally becomes Ottawa (I have always believed it's still Sydney).
and the attached Annex A:
TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH YOUR DOCUMENTS
I agree that the permanent resident visa will be affixed to my passport and dependents’ passports, if applicable.
My Permanent Resident visa and/or confirmation of permanent residence will be mailed to the below Canadian or US address.
VEUILLEZ REMPLIR ET SOUMETTRE AVEC VOS DOCUMENTS.
Je consens à ce que le visa de résident permanent soit joint à mon passeport et à ceux des personnes à ma charge, s’il y a lieu.
Mon visa de résident permanent et/ou ma Confirmation de résidence permanente seront envoyés à l’adresse Canadienne ou Américaine suivante :
Name
Nom
Address
Addresse
Suite / Apt #
City
Ville
Province / State
Postal / Zip Code Code Postal
Telephone No.
No de téléphone
Signature:
Date:
Please note that an incorrect mailing address could result in your passport(s) being lost. Do not forget your apartment number and postal code. Our office accepts no responsibility for documents lost in the mail. We do not return passports by regular mail.
