STUCK in Mississauga (My Possible Issue)

[Masonb6888]

Hi all.

I'm one of those unlucky few who are currently stuck in Mississauga.
Timeline.. Outland, US, Common-law.
Sent: Feb.6
Received: Feb.23
AOR1: Mar.2
SA: Mar.3

At the beginning of this month I had called CIC and asked to for an update on our application since it had been a little over four months and no transfer. The woman seemed extremely concerned and told me to call back at the end of the month if I still wasn't transferred.
I called today and spoke with a woman who had me on hold for almost twenty minutes while she looked at our file. She said that she was getting a second opinion.
she said everything looks fine and they have everything they need. BUT it looks like our application has been mark for overseas processing. She asked me if I was a citizen anywhere else in the world and I told her I wasn't. Just the US. She said that shouldn't matter and that Ottawa should be the only one processing it. She said this overseas status is most likely calling confusion.

I've called the CIC now a couple of times and two of those times the agent has sent a note asking "why is this not sent to Ottawa" and both times the response was "we have everything we need, it will be sent soon."

I have ordered GCMS notes and should receive them this week.
Anyone with experience who can maybe comment on what on earth is going on?
Should I get my MP involved to help clear this confusion that's causing a delay?

Thank you,
-Mason

 

[Nina53]

Okay at least you got some info....however doesn't really give much insight, still remains unclear to me as of why they marked your app as for overseas processing. My personal opinion you definitely should try to ask your MP to interfere..in worse case he/she will just tell you - no, we cant do anything as its too early into process....
I really hope that you will get some clear info from the notes....(I ordered them some time ago as well).

 

[Janchor]

Hi all.

I'm one of those unlucky few who are currently stuck in Mississauga.
Timeline.. Outland, US, Common-law.
Sent: Feb.6
Received: Feb.23
AOR1: Mar.2
SA: Mar.3

At the beginning of this month I had called CIC and asked to for an update on our application since it had been a little over four months and no transfer. The woman seemed extremely concerned and told me to call back at the end of the month if I still wasn't transferred.
I called today and spoke with a woman who had me on hold for almost twenty minutes while she looked at our file. She said that she was getting a second opinion.
she said everything looks fine and they have everything they need. BUT it looks like our application has been mark for overseas processing. She asked me if I was a citizen anywhere else in the world and I told her I wasn't. Just the US. She said that shouldn't matter and that Ottawa should be the only one processing it. She said this overseas status is most likely calling confusion.

I've called the CIC now a couple of times and two of those times the agent has sent a note asking "why is this not sent to Ottawa" and both times the response was "we have everything we need, it will be sent soon."

I have ordered GCMS notes and should receive them this week.
Anyone with experience who can maybe comment on what on earth is going on?
Should I get my MP involved to help clear this confusion that's causing a delay?

Thank you,
-Mason

Definitely time to get your MP involved, this looks like a huge waste of time if it's not being processed at Mississauga and just waiting to be transferred.

 

[csturner92]

I hope your MP is more willing to help than mine was.

I got the worst case MP: Won't do anything because it's too early in the process. Come back at 11-12 months.

 

[CdnandTrini]

Hi all.

I'm one of those unlucky few who are currently stuck in Mississauga.
Timeline.. Outland, US, Common-law.
Sent: Feb.6
Received: Feb.23
AOR1: Mar.2
SA: Mar.3

At the beginning of this month I had called CIC and asked to for an update on our application since it had been a little over four months and no transfer. The woman seemed extremely concerned and told me to call back at the end of the month if I still wasn't transferred.
I called today and spoke with a woman who had me on hold for almost twenty minutes while she looked at our file. She said that she was getting a second opinion.
she said everything looks fine and they have everything they need. BUT it looks like our application has been mark for overseas processing. She asked me if I was a citizen anywhere else in the world and I told her I wasn't. Just the US. She said that shouldn't matter and that Ottawa should be the only one processing it. She said this overseas status is most likely calling confusion.

I've called the CIC now a couple of times and two of those times the agent has sent a note asking "why is this not sent to Ottawa" and both times the response was "we have everything we need, it will be sent soon."

I have ordered GCMS notes and should receive them this week.
Anyone with experience who can maybe comment on what on earth is going on?
Should I get my MP involved to help clear this confusion that's causing a delay?

Thank you,
-Mason

I suggest you write a very detailed letter outlining factually what has happened. If you submitted a paper application then you would send the letter to CPC-M addressed to a "senior manager" and make sure you get proof of a signed courier slip when you send it. Alternatively if you have linked your application online then you need to upload the detailed letter via their web form with a summary explanation in the web form box. Make sure you keep a copy of the summary as well. I had to do this for an ongoing problem I had with CPC-M which was a serious error on their part.

I tried the MP route (in my case useless, many people on this forum know much more than some of the MP's staff) the helpline (multiple times and got a different answer every time - more frustration) and even the Minister's office directly (probably the most unhelpful/useless of all).

Thankfully my written letter was received and dealt with correctly (finally) by CPC-M. All of this took 5 months to resolve their mistake. And even when they corrected their hard copy file, I still had to send another correction via the web form after I linked my application online. Mercifully that was responded to fairly quickly because they could cross reference back to the written letter they had on file. This is what worked for me. You can wait for the GCMS notes if you want in case they will shed any light on the situation. If they are helpful by all means include/reference them. If they are not helpful then proceed without them. Hope this might be helpful! Or at the very least possibly encouraging.

 

[bafonso]

What was their mistake so we can inquire about it? How did you find out about it?

 

[CdnandTrini]

Here is the link to the thread below, that I started when I encountered my problem - and the ensuing frustrations it caused - in trying to get it resolved. Also the support and encouragement I received from others. All the details are discussed in there.

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/threads/application-refused-but-it-is-complete-now-what.475178/

 

[Masonb6888]

I suggest you write a very detailed letter outlining factually what has happened. If you submitted a paper application then you would send the letter to CPC-M addressed to a "senior manager" and make sure you get proof of a signed courier slip when you send it. Alternatively if you have linked your application online then you need to upload the detailed letter via their web form with a summary explanation in the web form box. Make sure you keep a copy of the summary as well. I had to do this for an ongoing problem I had with CPC-M which was a serious error on their part.

I tried the MP route (in my case useless, many people on this forum know much more than some of the MP's staff) the helpline (multiple times and got a different answer every time - more frustration) and even the Minister's office directly (probably the most unhelpful/useless of all).

Thankfully my written letter was received and dealt with correctly (finally) by CPC-M. All of this took 5 months to resolve their mistake. And even when they corrected their hard copy file, I still had to send another correction via the web form after I linked my application online. Mercifully that was responded to fairly quickly because they could cross reference back to the written letter they had on file. This is what worked for me. You can wait for the GCMS notes if you want in case they will shed any light on the situation. If they are helpful by all means include/reference them. If they are not helpful then proceed without them. Hope this might be helpful! Or at the very least possibly encouraging.

Thank you for your reply.
I still have no idea what route I'm going to take..

 

[ahsan512]

My file was received to CIC Mississauga on 22nd March 2017. Sponsorship Approval on 21st April 2017. Medical Submitted on 27th April 2017. Supplementary Travel Form submitted on 25th May 2017. PCC upfront. On ECAS it is still saying APPLICATION received. My file is still in Mississauga. Can anybody help me, why my file is still in Mississauga even everything is provided and when it will transferred to London Visa Office?

 

[Masonb6888]

My file was received to CIC Mississauga on 22nd March 2017. Sponsorship Approval on 21st April 2017. Medical Submitted on 27th April 2017. Supplementary Travel Form submitted on 25th May 2017. PCC upfront. On ECAS it is still saying APPLICATION received. My file is still in Mississauga. Can anybody help me, why my file is still in Mississauga even everything is provided and when it will transferred to London Visa Office?

Hey. Yeah I'm in a similar mess. Check out my signature and post your timeline and issue there.
Still hoping someone on the forums can tell me something

 

[cmajeau]

It seems that this is happening to almost every US citizen who applied in the new year. That can't be a coincidence can it?

 

[Nina53]

It seems that this is happening to almost every US citizen who applied in the new year. That can't be a coincidence can it?

I am not a US applicant, but fully agree that this is unusual trend indeed.

 

[jeff198901]

It seems that this is happening to almost every US citizen who applied in the new year. That can't be a coincidence can it?

I don't think every American applicant. I think mine was only sent back to Mississauga to get approved for eligibility

 

[majesty]

Hi all.

I'm one of those unlucky few who are currently stuck in Mississauga.
Timeline.. Outland, US, Common-law.
Sent: Feb.6
Received: Feb.23
AOR1: Mar.2
SA: Mar.3

At the beginning of this month I had called CIC and asked to for an update on our application since it had been a little over four months and no transfer. The woman seemed extremely concerned and told me to call back at the end of the month if I still wasn't transferred.
I called today and spoke with a woman who had me on hold for almost twenty minutes while she looked at our file. She said that she was getting a second opinion.
she said everything looks fine and they have everything they need. BUT it looks like our application has been mark for overseas processing. She asked me if I was a citizen anywhere else in the world and I told her I wasn't. Just the US. She said that shouldn't matter and that Ottawa should be the only one processing it. She said this overseas status is most likely calling confusion.

I've called the CIC now a couple of times and two of those times the agent has sent a note asking "why is this not sent to Ottawa" and both times the response was "we have everything we need, it will be sent soon."

I have ordered GCMS notes and should receive them this week.
Anyone with experience who can maybe comment on what on earth is going on?
Should I get my MP involved to help clear this confusion that's causing a delay?

Thank you,
-Mason

I didn't have the same problem as you. However, when I ordered my notes, I discovered that my app was stalled in processing at the VO because in multiple pages at the beginning of March, it stated that RCMP fingerprints were requested. However, no request was ever emailed to us. I sent the VO an email stating this and in 5 days, they sent a letter requesting the RCMP fingerprint certificate.

Had I not sent the email. I am sure our app would be stuck much like yours. I have lost faith that in the competency of IO's who process our apps, so I will keep ordering notes and being proactive as you are being to try and keep the process moving forward. I also think these problems are arising because they are trying to do new things with the processing of apps like starting reviews in Canada first but then there is no set procedure to make the transition smooth at the VO. Maybe what comes with it are mistakes such as yours and mine with apps not being transferred properly or reviews not being followed up with.

I am also going to contact my MP tomorrow to talk to them about our app.. In my opinion, if I were you, I would go to the MP .... it can't hurt and might even help.

I hope you can resolve your problem as soon as possible. I feel for you and those who are at the mercy of human error and/or incompetency involved in this process.

Good luck!

 

[Masonb6888]

I didn't have the same problem as you. However, when I ordered my notes, I discovered that my app was stalled in processing at the VO because in multiple pages at the beginning of March, it stated that RCMP fingerprints were requested. However, no request was ever emailed to us. I sent the VO an email stating this and in 5 days, they sent a letter requesting the RCMP fingerprint certificate.

Had I not sent the email. I am sure our app would be stuck much like yours. I have lost faith that in the competency of IO's who process our apps, so I will keep ordering notes and being proactive as you are being to try and keep the process moving forward. I am also going to contact my MP tomorrow to talk to them about our app.. In my opinion, if I were you, I would go to the MP .... it can't hurt and might even help.

I hope you can resolve your problem as soon as possible. I feel for you and those who are at the mercy of human error and/or incompetency involved in this process.

Good luck!

Thank you. I should be getting some notes this week that I ordered almost a month ago.
Did you email Mississauga? Or Ottawa?
Apparently Mississauga doesn't have an email. I was told to physically write them s letter.
Which I might do...
I'm going to call my MP tomorrow and discuss the issues with him/ his office.
This isn't normal.