jstnmlr said:OMFG, It's going to be an amazing Christmas! I picked up my phone because my wife sent me a text. I looked at my email as I normally due ready delete all the junk and BAM!
PPR!
I feel a bit of guilt for those of you who were due long before me... but we have no control so all I can say is I know how rough things can be being separated and I can't imagine having to wait as long as some. CIC needs to get their act together.
For those that love the details... It was an email
Subject: F0000****** MIL***, **** **** [mxf/pb] (file#, Full name, some code)
From: BFALOIMPA-AP @ international.gc.ca (I believe someone posted this email the other day.
Bodyear Applicant:
This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada. We are now in a position to request your passports for visa issuance.
Please submit your passport(s) within the next 30 days. The issuance of your visa(s) is time sensitive so it is important for you to submit your passport(s) as requested. Please note, though your passport(s) is/are due at our office within the next 30 days, you must check your documents upon receipt. There will be a validity date indicated, and the landing must take place on or before that date. The visas cannot be extended. If you are not prepared to live permanently in Canada immediately after landing, please consult the website regarding residency requirements in order to ensure that you retain your status in Canada.
We require two (2) recent photographs of yourself and each accompanying family member.
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE.
FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE:
Passport requirements
Photographs, height and eye colour
Instructions for passport submission
Important notice for family members
Immigration Section/Section de l'immigration
Consulate General of Canada
Consulat général du Canada
Buffalo, New York
Hearty Congrats from a June applicant!jstnmlr said:OMFG, It's going to be an amazing Christmas! I picked up my phone because my wife sent me a text. I looked at my email as I normally due ready delete all the junk and BAM!
PPR!
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Take a look at ddobro2's spreadsheet, and you'll see that the average time from app to landing is a bit less than 6 months.cantor2537 said:
Congratulations.jstnmlr said:OMFG, It's going to be an amazing Christmas! I picked up my phone because my wife sent me a text. I looked at my email as I normally due ready delete all the junk and BAM!
PPR!
I feel a bit of guilt for those of you who were due long before me... but we have no control so all I can say is I know how rough things can be being separated and I can't imagine having to wait as long as some. CIC needs to get their act together.
For those that love the details... It was an email
Subject: F0000****** MIL***, **** **** [mxf/pb] (file#, Full name, some code)
From: BFALOIMPA-AP @ international.gc.ca (I believe someone posted this email the other day.
Body
This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada. We are now in a position to request your passports for visa issuance.
Please submit your passport(s) within the next 30 days. The issuance of your visa(s) is time sensitive so it is important for you to submit your passport(s) as requested. Please note, though your passport(s) is/are due at our office within the next 30 days, you must check your documents upon receipt. There will be a validity date indicated, and the landing must take place on or before that date. The visas cannot be extended. If you are not prepared to live permanently in Canada immediately after landing, please consult the website regarding residency requirements in order to ensure that you retain your status in Canada.
We require two (2) recent photographs of yourself and each accompanying family member.
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS MESSAGE.
FOLLOW THE LINKS BELOW FOR IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE:
Passport requirements
Photographs, height and eye colour
Instructions for passport submission
Important notice for family members
Immigration Section/Section de l'immigration
Consulate General of Canada
Consulat général du Canada
Buffalo, New York
StateOfConfusion said:
AmericaninQuebec said:Oh my gosh, have you guys seen this yet? http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/bulletins/2011/ob348.asp
I just spotted another thread about it. If I read it correctly, that means those of us from visa exempt nations (they specifically list the U.S.) will no longer have to send their passport for a visa before landing! As of Dec. 1, 2011 they will only receive their COPR and can then proceed directly to the border to land!
I know I've been moaning and groaning about not having gotten my PPR yet, but I honestly would not mind waiting a couple of more weeks if that means I don't have to go through the hastle of sending my passport to get a visa put in it. I would so much rather take my COPR and CSQ, drive to the border and land right away! Of course, now with my luck I'll get PPR a couple of days before this goes into effect.
I was so looking forward to a good old fashioned visa stamp! But I'll survive without.AmericaninQuebec said:
yooper said: