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Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

Rinnerz

Hero Member
Apr 8, 2010
431
14
123
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-10-2010
AOR Received.
14-12-2010
File Transfer...
09-11-2010
Med's Done....
29-07-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
08-07-2011
VISA ISSUED...
07-07-2011
LANDED..........
02-08-2011
Love_Young said:
I didn't apply through Buffalo but I vote no. Let's keep Newfoundland. I love my Newfie husband. Unless of course Newfoundland was to separate and has less strict immigration rules then I am all for it. Lol. ;D
^ This!

j2m said:
just got my PPR, took 16 month 2 days, but it finally arrived this morning via e-mail! So excited! :)
Congrats! :)
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
93,310
20,712
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
j2m said:
just got my PPR, took 16 month 2 days, but it finally arrived this morning via e-mail! So excited! :)
Fantastic news!!! Congrats!!!
 

kelKel

Champion Member
Apr 8, 2010
1,296
63
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-10-2010
AOR Received.
17-11-2010
File Transfer...
04-11-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
28-02-2011
LANDED..........
03-03-2011
Quick question anyone going through Buffalo have a military history?
 

Pharoh

Hero Member
Oct 5, 2010
598
38
124
41° 59' N, 87° 54' W
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY
NOC Code......
2281
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13/11/10
Doc's Request.
WAIVED
AOR Received.
28/01/11
Med's Request
Med's Received
Med's Done....
02/10/10
Interview........
WAIVED
kelKel said:
Quick question anyone going through Buffalo have a military history?
I come from a military family, and was stationed overseas for a while when I was growing up. I didn't mention it specifically, other than listing a couple of my elementary schools, with European addresses.
 

Dralon

Hero Member
Apr 5, 2010
235
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-02-2010
AOR Received.
01-06-2010
Med's Done....
23-11-2009
Passport Req..
28-02-2010
j2m said:
just got my PPR, took 16 month 2 days, but it finally arrived this morning via e-mail! So excited! :)
wow it feel just like i am about to wait a tad more

can i know what made your case so long to be finalized ?
 

linalizzie

Star Member
Dec 26, 2010
109
1
California
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
30-07-2010
Doc's Request.
NA
AOR Received.
30-08-2010
File Transfer...
30-08-2010
Med's Request
N/A - SUBMITTED WITH APPLICATION
Med's Done....
22-02-2011 (original 18-02-2010)
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
16-03-2011
VISA ISSUED...
07-04-2011
LANDED..........
15-06-2011
Dralon, How did you find out that Buffalo lost your csq?
 

Dralon

Hero Member
Apr 5, 2010
235
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-02-2010
AOR Received.
01-06-2010
Med's Done....
23-11-2009
Passport Req..
28-02-2010
linalizzie said:
Dralon, How did you find out that Buffalo lost your csq?
I called my MP office and someone requested info out of Buffalo and was told that they were waiting for the CSQ to start the file. Something i had asked (if documents was missing) in an email to Buffalo and told me my case was in process which was impossible because they needed the csq. Without my MP i would know nothing which is frustrating
 

shish

Star Member
Sep 14, 2010
144
2
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hello FRiends.
I 'm applicant of buffalo VO
time line
Docs sent to sydney, NS : 16 feb 2010
1st AOR : 31 march 2010
Full docs sent BUffalo VO: 17th march 2010
2nd AOR : 13 th oct ( not OFFicially..........)
Till today waiting for med req.
 

j2m

Star Member
Sep 15, 2010
106
3
Category........
Visa Office......
BUFFALO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
OCT 14 2009
Doc's Request.
JAN 10 2010
AOR Received.
NOV 18 2009
File Transfer...
NOV 11 2009
Med's Request
NOV 20 2009
Med's Done....
OCT 30 2009
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
FEB 16 2011
VISA ISSUED...
FEB 17, 2011
LANDED..........
FEB 17, 2011
Dralon said:
wow it feel just like i am about to wait a tad more

can i know what made your case so long to be finalized ?
Dralon
I'm not sure. Currently waiting on CAIPS to find out why. I do know that Cic lost my Medicals once and I had to get mine and my children (who are not moving to Canada) Medicals completely redone. But even still they had alll new meds by April 2010. I know I was stuck in background checks for the last nine months. No military or political service, no criminal record, never even been arrested, lived in 2 states... Pretty boring life really.
Hang in there I am sure you are closer than you think. Yesterday I wanted to jump off a bridge and then this morning got the PPR, after buffalo emailed me and said no decision had been made 2days ago... After my ecas updated to decision made.
 

Tiggilicious

Hero Member
Jun 1, 2010
206
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-02-2011
AOR Received.
28-06-2011
File Transfer...
01-03-2011
Med's Request
31-07-2011
Med's Done....
14-01-2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
08-08-2011
VISA ISSUED...
30-08-2011
kelKel said:
Quick question anyone going through Buffalo have a military history?
My spouse left the USAF a couple of years ago - but were still waiting for the sponsorship part to be approved before it goes to Buffalo
 

j2m

Star Member
Sep 15, 2010
106
3
Category........
Visa Office......
BUFFALO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
OCT 14 2009
Doc's Request.
JAN 10 2010
AOR Received.
NOV 18 2009
File Transfer...
NOV 11 2009
Med's Request
NOV 20 2009
Med's Done....
OCT 30 2009
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
FEB 16 2011
VISA ISSUED...
FEB 17, 2011
LANDED..........
FEB 17, 2011
On my way to Buffalo from Calgary. Flying into Hamilton, renting a car, driving to Buffalo and staying the night. Planning on submitting my passport in person tomorrow morning then landing at Lewiston. If anyone else is there tomorrow morning say hi, I'll be the one reading the book Primal Leadership. After I land I will give a full update with all the details.
 

kelKel

Champion Member
Apr 8, 2010
1,296
63
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-10-2010
AOR Received.
17-11-2010
File Transfer...
04-11-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
28-02-2011
LANDED..........
03-03-2011
Tiggilicious said:
My spouse left the USAF a couple of years ago - but were still waiting for the sponsorship part to be approved before it goes to Buffalo
Thanks. Just trying to get an idea if the military will cause delay with longer security checks. Can't seem to find anyone in the same situation. Another way to torture myself :)
 

KenShali

Full Member
Jan 16, 2011
47
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-01-2011
File Transfer...
09-02-2011 Resubmit App.: 02-03-2011
Med's Done....
15-12-2010 & 15-3-2012
Interview........
02-05-2012
Passport Req..
9-10-2012
VISA ISSUED...
not yet
LANDED..........
not yet
j2m said:
On my way to Buffalo from Calgary. Flying into Hamilton, renting a car, driving to Buffalo and staying the night. Planning on submitting my passport in person tomorrow morning then landing at Lewiston. If anyone else is there tomorrow morning say hi, I'll be the one reading the book Primal Leadership. After I land I will give a full update with all the details.
Congrats to you!!!
 

Dralon

Hero Member
Apr 5, 2010
235
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-02-2010
AOR Received.
01-06-2010
Med's Done....
23-11-2009
Passport Req..
28-02-2010
j2m said:
Yesterday I wanted to jump off a bridge and then this morning got the PPR, after buffalo emailed me and said no decision had been made 2days ago... After my ecas updated to decision made.
You know i just think they send that to everyone because they just do not want to really look into the files. Like i mentionned i asked them if they were missing anything specifically the CSQ, they tell me my case is in process just to learn that they do not have it and the case never started... so you know they are liars
 

sparkle

Hero Member
Feb 16, 2010
375
14
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I was thinking of starting a spreadsheet for all the Buffalo people who are a part of this thread. This way we know our progress, and can track accordingly. Just like we do in our respective monthly threads ! I have been trying to find out some details and format of the way files are processed in buffalo, and I guess the best way to track it is with the help of maintaining a spreadsheet then !

Here are my details, I would really appreciate if the people who have their file submitted to reply with the details so that we can update the spreadsheet as we move on !

I've made the spreadsheet with the help of a friend on my December thread who is doing a fabulous job in keeping a track of our progress !


NAME APPLICATION SENT TO MISSISSAUGA SPONSOR APPROVAL/ FILE TRANSFER IN PROCESS AOR PPR LANDED
Sparkle 29-Dec-10 25-Jan-10