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awai ali

Champion Member
May 30, 2011
1,886
53
Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
November 2011
Doc's Request.
March 2013
File Transfer...
April 2012
Med's Request
March 2014
Med's Done....
April 2014
Interview........
February 2014
Passport Req..
PPR1 and PPR2 in June with gap of 10 days .....
VISA ISSUED...
ما شاء الله ,الحمد لله......July 2014......
LANDED..........
September 2014...Living Happily in Vancouver B.C.
Doni said:
Hi everyone,

I need help from each of you (who can help me? ???).

When I send the application to CIC, I didn't have any property to put as Asset (just a car), but now I managed to buy a flat and the question is, in your opinion, would it be better to send the property documents to the VO now?

Thanks in advance? ???
you are on FSW2 you do not have to need show more proof of funds ......whatever you write that time thats ok.....do not worry......although when your medical would arrive you may show again in your new application kit.......
 

neha_arora1985

Star Member
Feb 6, 2012
66
2
Toronto, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
NOC Code......
2283
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Nov 14, 2013
AOR Received.
Dec 19, 2013
IELTS Request
Sent with an App
Did anyone receive MR yet?
 

ghatot201

Hero Member
Feb 8, 2013
357
14
Windsor, UK
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-02-2013
Doc's Request.
Sent with application
AOR Received.
PER 08-03-2013
IELTS Request
8.0 Sent with application
File Transfer...
11-12-2014
Med's Request
06-01-2014
Med's Done....
09-01-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
12-02-2014
VISA ISSUED...
17-02-2014
LANDED..........
Canada since 2011, Landed

eshotel

Star Member
Mar 20, 2009
77
1
123
AB
Category........
Visa Office......
ND
NOC Code......
6242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13 Aug 2012
AOR Received.
23 Oct 2012
IELTS Request
Already submitted with App
File Transfer...
8 Nov 2012
Med's Request
17 April 2013
Med's Done....
2 May 2013
Passport Req..
17 April'13/ Sended on 7 May 2013
VISA ISSUED...
waiting
LANDED..........
Already in Canada
neha_arora1985 said:
Hi eshotel,

The safest way is to ask your friend or relative to bring your passport from India if they are coming to Canada. You cannot post passport from India to another country because of security reasons. Write down one letter to immigration officer and state that you want to receive your passport at your Indian home address and put this letter with your passport and medical receipt and then send it to India.
I am not sure about this so please clear this point that why are you sending landing fees with your passport to India?
I think you have to pay this fees when you enter/re-enter to Canada at Canadian border.
Please verify this and also let me know.

Regards,
neha
Hi Neha, thnx for ur reply. i did called vfs regardin ds n vfs now finished their contract with indian embassy n passport so vfs is done. so as last resort u said will b a friend or relative comin here. Neha as per email i received from NDVO as medical request they specifically requested RPRF(Right of Permanent residency fee). so i already sended last week. i will be keep postin n updatin. i wish u wil get urs soon. thnx
 

p_sreenath

Hero Member
Dec 13, 2012
234
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-Apr-2013
VISA ISSUED...
22-Feb-2014
LANDED..........
Peace Bridge
Name : p_Sreenath

Local VO : Ottawa

App Sent : 24th APril 2013

Received : 29th April 2013

CC/DD Charged : 7th April 2013

PER : Waiting

Note
 

p_sreenath

Hero Member
Dec 13, 2012
234
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-Apr-2013
VISA ISSUED...
22-Feb-2014
LANDED..........
Peace Bridge
CC/DD Charged : 7th May 2013
 

thedippaar

Full Member
Oct 22, 2012
31
4
Folks,

I know everyone like me, is anxiously waiting for their next update from CIC. I hope CIC sends us MR requests soon.

Alright here is my situation, share your thoughts...

I started working in Canada since Jan 2011 with WP and I submitted my PR application in Aug 2012 under FSW category -- CPP-O, NOC-0213, App received by CIC on 23-Aug; while my CC was charged on 25-Oct and PER sent on 29-Oct'12. I didn’t receive any update from them since then nor any progress seen in the GCMS notes, which I requested few weeks back. The GCMS notes showed that none of the admissibility’s checks were started and due date showed as 29th Oct 2013 for everything. I am assuming this due date could be their ETA with 1 year from PER date. (Hmmm….I always had this second thought that applying under CEC would have been better; but didn’t have that chance since I already paid out for FSW).

My current WP is expiring by Oct'13 and added to that my employer is planning to transfer me to the US.

What would happen to my PR application when I relocate to US? Do I need to update my address with CIC with new US address, will it delay my processing ? If I update US address, will it be processed at CPP-O? Or should I try to use any of my friends address in Canada?

Let me know….thanks in advance.

mysteaka,
Can you include NOC code in your tables. I suggest you to remove few col's and keep everything in one table, else a spreadsheet will be better.
 

mysteaka

Star Member
Nov 5, 2012
198
22
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-SEP-2012 / PER on 05-NOV-2012
IELTS Request
Sent with my application
rameshshah and p_sreenath, thanks for sharing your timelines!
Good luck :)

Table 1 ; APP filed - PER (sorted in the ascending order of (1) application sent, (2) received)
Name Local VO App Sent Received CC/DD Charged PER Note
rameshshah New Delhi-Aug-03- --
eshotel New DelhiAug-13- - Oct-23NOC: 6242
rhen ongsico Manila Aug-17Aug-22Oct-19Nov-08-
Thedippaar Ottawa Aug-21Aug-23Oct-25Oct-29-
gpranav New Delhi -> Santo DomingoAug-24Aug-27- Oct-31-
hithere Ottawa Aug-28Sep-05Nov-05Nov-06-
mysteaka Ottawa Aug-30Sep-04Nov-02Nov-05-
prempatel1986 New Delhi- Sep-05- Nov-06-
norieltamayo Manila - Sep-05- Nov-06-
eelmaba Ottawa Sep-11- Nov-04Nov-07-
Doni Vienna Sep-12Sep-18- Nov-15-
ds3010 Ottawa Sep-13Sep-17Nov-05- Jan-8-2013 Doc requested
(Additional Doc) Jan-16-2013Jan-21-2013 Jan-22-2013-
ainda - Sep-17- Nov-05- Dec-05 refused
Dec-10 sent an e-mail
jibinseb Ottawa Sep-18- Nov-14Nov-15-
neha_arora1985 New DelhiSep-19Sep-23Nov-18Nov-19-
vik81 Ottawa Sep-26Sep-28Nov-19Nov-19-
volors - Sep-27Oct-02Nov-2527-Nov-
shanindia2007 New DelhiOct-29Nov-06Dec-27 Jan-03-2013-
jaz0020 Ottawa - Oct-17Nov-28- Dec-03
(Sent back) Dec-04Dec-06Jan-16-2013Jan-31-2013App returned
mani_7835 Ottawa Oct-21Oct-26Dec-10- -
blok45 Vienna Oct-22Oct-29- Dec-31-
snowyz Ottawa Oct-22- Dec-26Jan-03-2013-
gfairc Kingston Oct-29Dec-03- Jan-28-2013-
suchnaju - Nov-01Nov-05- Dec-27-
shahid_iet Ottawa Nov-02Nov-05Dec-18Dec-27-
nalamj New DelhiNov-10Nov-24Jan-09-2013Jan-14-2013-
dbss Ottawa Nov-25Nov-29Jan-14-2013Jan-28-2013NOC: 2282
bsingh Ottawa -Dec-4Jan-24-2013Feb-02-2013-
saqib.ali Ottawa Dec-10Dec-10-Feb-04-2013-
amdee Ottawa Dec-10Dec-14Jan-24-2013Feb-05-2013
VIJAY10302 New DelhiDec-20Dec-24Jan-25-2013Feb-12-2013-
katyyy Ottawa -Jan-04-2013-Feb-17-2013NOC: 2282
ta2 Ottawa Feb-03-2013Feb-07-2013Feb-14-2013Feb-28-2013NOC: 5241
itsmyid - Feb-04-2013Feb-06-2013Feb-14-2013Feb-27-2013-
ghatot201 Ottawa Feb-19-2013Feb-21-2013Mar-04-2013Mar-08-2013-
yoonsics Manila Mar-01-2013Mar-05-2013Mar-11-2013Mar-13-2013NOC: 2174
rameshshah Ottawa Apr-24-2013Apr-29-2013May-07-2013--

Table 2 ; PER - Landing (sorted in the order as same as table 1)
Name Local VO PER 2nd AOR MR PPR1 PPR2(PP back) Landing Note
rameshshah New Delhi-Feb-02-2013Apr-22-2013Apr-22-2013--MR and PPR via an e-mail.
May-08-2013 : Medical Done
May-10-2013 : Passport sent
eshotel New DelhiOct-23-2012Nov-08-2012Apr-18-2013Apr-18-2013--received MR and PPR via an email
rhen ongsico Manila Nov-08-2012Mar-14-2013Mar-14-2013---
Thedippaar Ottawa Oct-29-2012------
gpranav New Delhi -> Santo DomingoOct-31-2012-Apr-19-2013---Application was forwarded to Santo Domingo
hithere Ottawa Nov-06-2012------
mysteaka Ottawa Nov-05-2012-----
prempatel1986 New DelhiNov-06-2012Dec-10-2012-----
norieltamayo Manila Nov-06-2012-----Mar-27-2013 2:38 am: Additional documents requested
eelmaba Ottawa Nov-07-2012------
Doni Vienna Nov-15-2012Dec-05-2012-----
ds3010 Ottawa Jan-22-2013------
ainda - - ------
jibinseb Ottawa Nov-15-2012------
neha_arora1985 New DelhiNov-19-2012Feb-23-2013-----
vik81 Ottawa Nov-19-2012------
volors - Nov-27-2012------
shanindia2007 New DelhiJan-03-2013Feb-23-2013-----
jaz0020 Ottawa Jan-31-2013------
mani_7835 Ottawa - ------
blok45 Vienna Dec-31-2012------
snowyz Ottawa Jan-03-2012------
gfairc Kingston Jan-28-2013------
suchnaju - Dec-27-2012------
shahid_iet Ottawa Dec-27-2012------
nalamj New DelhiJan-14-2013Feb-27-2013Mar-25-2013http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/september-2012-fsw-arranged-employment-applicants-join-here-t123064.0.html;msg2166063#msg2166063http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/september-2012-fsw-arranged-employment-applicants-join-here-t123064.0.html;msg2166063#msg2166063
dbss Ottawa Jan-28-2013------
bsingh Ottawa Feb-02-2013-------
saqib.ali Ottawa Feb-04-2013------
amdee Ottawa Feb-05-2013------
VIJAY10302 New DelhiFeb-12-2013Mar-02-2013-----
katyyy Ottawa - ------
ta2 Ottawa Feb-28-2013------
itsmyid Ottawa Feb-27-2013------
ghatot201 Ottawa Mar-08-2013------
yoonsics Manila Mar-13-2013------
[td][url=http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/september-2012-fsw-arranged-employment-applicants-join-here-t123064.0.html;msg2166063#msg2166063]Mar-25-2013[/td][td]-[/td][td]-[/td][td][url=http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/september-2012-fsw-arranged-employment-applicants-join-here-t123064.0.html;msg2166063#msg2166063]NDVO requested Medical, PCC and Passport. The letter is dated to 22nd march. [/td]

Table 3 ; E-CAS (sorted in the order as same as table 1)

NameVOContact from CICLostRestoredStatus changedLineNote
rameshshah New DelhiAOR:Feb-02-2013
---NDVO STARTED REVIEWING ON 12 APRIL 2013-
eshotel New DelhiPER:Oct-23-2012
AOR:Nov-08-2012
Feb-04-2013Feb-20-2013noNDVO start reviewed on 27 Feb, 2013.-
rhen ongsico Manila PER:Nov-08-2012
- - - We started processing your application on March 11, 2013.-
Thedippaar Ottawa PER:Oct-29-2012
- - - Apprication received on 23 Aug-
gpranav New Delhi -> Santo DomingoPER:Oct-31-2012
Feb-06-2013Feb-18-2013no--
hithere Ottawa PER:Nov-06-2012
Feb-09-2013Feb-17-2013noApprication received on 5 Sep-
mysteaka Ottawa PER:Nov-05-2012
Feb-08-2013Feb-20-2013noApprication received on 4 Sep-
prempatel1986 New DelhiPER:Nov-06-2012
AOR:Dec-10-2012
- - noApprication received on 5 SepVerification Call:May-07-2013
norieltamayo Manila PER:Nov-06-2012
- - no--
eelmaba Ottawa PER:Nov-07-2012
- - no--
Doni Vienna PER:Nov-15-2012
AOR:Dec-05-2012
Feb-07-2013Feb-18-2013noApprication received on 18 Sep-
ds3010 Ottawa PER:Jan-22-2013
- - - Apprication received on 17 Sep-
ainda - -
- - - --
jibinseb Ottawa PER:Nov-15-2012
- - - --
neha_arora1985 New DelhiPER:Nov-19-2012
AOR:Feb-23-2013
- - - Apprication received on 24 Sep
NDVO start reviewed on 04 Mar, 2013.
-
vik81 Ottawa PER:Nov-19-2012
- - - --
volors - PER:Nov-27-2012
- - - --
shanindia2007 New DelhiPER:Jan-03-2013
AOR:Feb-23-2013
- - - Apprication received on 6 Nov-
jaz0020 Ottawa PER:Jan-31-2013
Feb-06-2013Feb-12-2013noApprication received on 17 OctInformation that CIC gave
mani_7835 Ottawa -
- - - --
blok45 Vienna PER:Dec-31-2012
- - - Apprication received on 29 Oct-
snowyz Ottawa PER:Jan-03-2012
- - - In Process-
gfairc Kingston PER:Jan-28-2013
- - - Application started processing April 3rd, 2013-
suchnaju - PER:Dec-27-2012
- - - Apprication received on 5 Nov-
shahid_iet Ottawa PER:Dec-27-2012
- - - Apprication received on 5 Nov-
nalamj New DelhiPER:Jan-14-2013
AOR:Feb-27-2013
- - - Apprication received on 24 Nov
We started processing your application on March 19, 2013.
-
dbss Ottawa PER:Jan-28-2013
Feb-07-2013Feb-10-2013noApprication received on 29 Nov-
bsingh Ottawa PER:Feb-02-2013
Feb-04-2013Feb-10-2013no--
saqib.ali Ottawa PER:Feb-04-2013
- - - --
amdee Ottawa PER:Feb-05-2013
Feb-08-2013Feb-10-2013noApprication received on 14 Dec-
VIJAY10302 New DelhiPER:Feb-12-2013
- - - --
katyyy Ottawa -
- - - --
ta2 Ottawa PER:Feb-28-2013
- - - --
itsmyid Ottawa PER:Feb-27-2013
- - - --
ghatot201 Ottawa PER:Mar-08-2013
- - - --
yoonsics Manila -
- - - --
fukirua Ottawa PER:May-18-2012
Feb-05-2013Feb-18-2013noAppricatgion ReceivedMI3/MI4http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/mi/index.asp#mi3http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/mi/index.asp#mi3
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/mi/index.asp#mi3


VO : Visa Office. For processing times, see [url=http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/perm/skilled-fed.asp]"Processing times for federal skilled worker applications" on CIC website
. CIC explained that "Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) calculates processing times from the day CIC receives an application to the day it makes a decision on the application.". More details can be shown in Help Centre on CIC.

PER : Positive Eligibility Review - An email which shows your file number and so on. It will be sent from CIO if your application passes the initial eligibility review. See the other thread titled "What is PER", a senior's website or this pic for more details.

AOR : Acknowledgment of Receipt - An email which informs that your full documents have been received by visa office and has been put in queue for processing. Sometimes this is called "2nd AOR" or "Waiting letter" ; In this case, "1st AOR" means "PER". See the other thread titled "what is 2nd AOR" for more details.
You can also see the 2nd AOR from Vienna Visa Office (Thanks Doni!)

MR : Medical Request - An email (or a regular mail) that requests you to take medical exams. It might be included in the Initial Assessment. Manila Office seems send MR together with 2nd AOR. (Tanks rhen ongsico for the information!)

PPR : Passport Request or Confirmation of Permanent Residence - An email (or a regular mail) that requests you to send VO your passport. If you are a citizen of the countries or territories listed in CIC website, you probably receive a "Passport Request". If you are from the visitor visa exemptions country, you maybe receive a "Confirmation of Permanent Residence" instead of the passport request and then you can go landing directly and immediately.

Links : What happen after PER? - Helpful information by seniors though it's little old.
 

mysteaka

Star Member
Nov 5, 2012
198
22
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-SEP-2012 / PER on 05-NOV-2012
IELTS Request
Sent with my application
Hi friends,

CIC updated the processing times for FSW. (They said "Last quarterly update: April 24, 2013" but actually, it was updated today...)
Unfortunately, processing times of many office increased 1-2 months. Vienna's is same as before. Ottawa's decreased but I don't know are those true.
Fingers crossed for us!

Quote from Processing times for federal skilled worker applications :

The tables below indicate application processing times at Canadian visa offices. The times are based on how long it took to process 80 percent of all cases between April 1, 2012 to March 31, 2013.Processing times are subject to change and are based on a complete application package.

On or after June 26, 2010 applications;
Office previous current
Manila – Philippines : 14 months->14 months
New Delhi – India : 14 months->16 months
Kingston – Jamaica : - -> -
Santo Domingo – Dominican Republic : - -> -
Singapore – Singapore : 22 months->24 months
Vienna – Austria : 14 months->14 months
Ottawa - Canada : 15 months->13 months


* (-) indicates that not enough data are available. Kingston office doesn't have finalized 10 or more cases in the past 12 months.
* If it has been longer than the time shown above since you applied and your visa office has not contacted you, you may wish to contact the visa office that is processing your application by e-mail, letter or fax. The Call Centre does not have information about applications processed outside Canada.
 

mysteaka

Star Member
Nov 5, 2012
198
22
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-SEP-2012 / PER on 05-NOV-2012
IELTS Request
Sent with my application
thedippaar said:
Folks,

I know everyone like me, is anxiously waiting for their next update from CIC. I hope CIC sends us MR requests soon.

Alright here is my situation, share your thoughts...

I started working in Canada since Jan 2011 with WP and I submitted my PR application in Aug 2012 under FSW category -- CPP-O, NOC-0213, App received by CIC on 23-Aug; while my CC was charged on 25-Oct and PER sent on 29-Oct'12. I didn't receive any update from them since then nor any progress seen in the GCMS notes, which I requested few weeks back. The GCMS notes showed that none of the admissibility's checks were started and due date showed as 29th Oct 2013 for everything. I am assuming this due date could be their ETA with 1 year from PER date. (Hmmm....I always had this second thought that applying under CEC would have been better; but didn't have that chance since I already paid out for FSW).

My current WP is expiring by Oct'13 and added to that my employer is planning to transfer me to the US.

What would happen to my PR application when I relocate to US? Do I need to update my address with CIC with new US address, will it delay my processing ? If I update US address, will it be processed at CPP-O? Or should I try to use any of my friends address in Canada?

Let me know....thanks in advance.
Hi,

Just in my opinion, you need to update your address with new US address.
You may send CPP-O a letter written by your employer/boss. The letter will explain that you will relocate to US as an employee of your current company, and you still have the arranged employment.
I think your relocation won't affect your process/processing times because your employer is a Canadian company. However, you will need your friend's address in order to receive your PR card.

Regarding CEC, as you know, if you apply under CEC then you can wait outside of Canada. If you feel some risks (your employer will be change to US company etc), CEC is better as you said. You can apply CEC without withdrawing FSW application, although the fee is not inexpensive.

I was surprised when I read your post that explained your due date.
Amazing that they mention that your process wasn't started yet but everything will be finished before next November. I hope the due date will be realized.

Good luck for everything!

thedippaar said:
mysteaka,
Can you include NOC code in your tables. I suggest you to remove few col's and keep everything in one table, else a spreadsheet will be better.
Thanks, I'll try :)
* I'm afraid but I don't have enough time this week... if my work delay plz forgive me ><
 

canadahelper

Full Member
May 13, 2013
23
1
I think for FSW the work permit should be valid both at the time of application and at the time of receipt of PR. I would suggest if your employer is a canadian employer , you should try for a Bridging open work permit hoping that the Pr will be processed before October 2014. The next best option is for a CEC application which is independent of the work permit status and the employer.
 

thedippaar

Full Member
Oct 22, 2012
31
4
Thanks canadahelper ,
I think for BOWP, we dont need a letter from Employer. And, to maintain status at the time of receipt of PR, if I apply for BOWP online within 4months of current WP expiry, can I travel out of Canada to US and return back without visa on BOWP? Or should I get VISA stamping done for entry back to Canada?


Thanks mysteaka
 

Jitu1011

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2011
418
24
Toronto, ON
Category........
Visa Office......
NEW DELHI
NOC Code......
6216
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-05-2012
Doc's Request.
Reached Sydney 18-05-2012/ PER 4 June 2012
AOR Received.
20-JUNE-2012
IELTS Request
7.5 (Sent with application)
File Transfer...
20-June-2012
Med's Request
14-AUG-2012
Med's Done....
25-AUG-2012/ Medical Line updated on Ecas 7Oct2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
14-AUG-2012
VISA ISSUED...
31st- Oct - 2012
LANDED..........
15th Nov 2012
eshotel said:
Hi Neha, thnx for ur reply. i did called vfs regardin ds n vfs now finished their contract with indian embassy n passport so vfs is done. so as last resort u said will b a friend or relative comin here. Neha as per email i received from NDVO as medical request they specifically requested RPRF(Right of Permanent residency fee). so i already sended last week. i will be keep postin n updatin. i wish u wil get urs soon. thnx
Eshotel,

You dont need to send any letter explaining why you are sending passport from abroad and why you need it to be mailed to your local address. Embassy always asked for Indian mailing address along with RPRF & Passport request and they will certainly send it to your Indian mailing address only.
Lot of applicants sent and brought passport through friends and relative (they need to carry authority letter from you to carry your passport) including me.

I hope this will help
 

Jitu1011

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2011
418
24
Toronto, ON
Category........
Visa Office......
NEW DELHI
NOC Code......
6216
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-05-2012
Doc's Request.
Reached Sydney 18-05-2012/ PER 4 June 2012
AOR Received.
20-JUNE-2012
IELTS Request
7.5 (Sent with application)
File Transfer...
20-June-2012
Med's Request
14-AUG-2012
Med's Done....
25-AUG-2012/ Medical Line updated on Ecas 7Oct2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
14-AUG-2012
VISA ISSUED...
31st- Oct - 2012
LANDED..........
15th Nov 2012
thedippaar said:
Thanks canadahelper ,
I think for BOWP, we dont need a letter from Employer. And, to maintain status at the time of receipt of PR, if I apply for BOWP online within 4months of current WP expiry, can I travel out of Canada to US and return back without visa on BOWP? Or should I get VISA stamping done for entry back to Canada?


Thanks mysteaka
If you hold a valid permit (Study/WP) you dont need VISA to travel between US and Canada. I myself did it many times.