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Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

belee1985

Star Member
Feb 19, 2012
107
2
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I have a little question about the B4 and B4A.

My spouse is coming Canada for a week on vacation, and will officially land before permanently moving here. He plans on coming back in December with his car and his belongings. Does he have to fill out the B4 AND the B4A, or ONLY the B4A (by checking "goods to follow" on that form)?

I would appreciate it if someone could tell me, as I am pretty confused about the whole process.

Any other requirements/advice about the car? He's coming in December with his car, but does he already have to "declare" his car on that form when landing?

Thank you so much for your help
 

podkayne8

Star Member
Jun 7, 2011
125
2
Texas
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-01-2012
AOR Received.
21-03-2012
File Transfer...
06-03-2012, Tfer to Seattle 12-04-2012
Med's Done....
09-09-2011
Passport Req..
16-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...
01-06-2012
LANDED..........
22-07-2012, PR card rec'd 21-09-2102
belee1985 said:
Got Passport Request today from Seattle. Please update the spreadsheet accordingly :)

Thanks !
Wohoo congrats! Happy to see more movement from Seattle! :D
 

krista2011

Full Member
Oct 20, 2011
23
0
You don't want the physical file, just the electronic one and if you're applying on behalf of your spouse or partner (as in they're the PA) you need them to file out the release of information form.

bbiery said:
Does anyone know which boxes you check on the GCMS form? I am a bit confused because all of the guides appear to be for people outside of Canada and I don't want this check to be intrusive on the file where it causes delays.

Section A

I checked Privacy Act, English, Email, and Yes.

Section B

I am not sure if I should check Electronic file or physical, and then after that I am not sure if I should check status of application or Permanent Residence under Immigration File in Canada or both?

I know if you check the wrong things it can delay your file, so does anyone know which boxes that I shouldn't be checking also?
 

bbiery

Star Member
Aug 7, 2011
64
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-10-2011
Doc's Request.
5-3-2012
AOR Received.
20-12-2011
Med's Request
08-03-2012
Med's Done....
20-09-2011
Passport Req..
26-04-2012/Decision Made 14-05-2012
krista2011 said:
You don't want the physical file, just the electronic one and if you're applying on behalf of your spouse or partner (as in they're the PA) you need them to file out the release of information form.
Thanks.
 

Calgary-Bound

Hero Member
Jun 9, 2011
420
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14/2/2011
AOR Received.
15/3/2011
File Transfer...
24/2/2011
Med's Done....
27/9/2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02/04/2012
LANDED..........
28/04/2012
GetUsHome said:
Well shut my mouth we just got PPR 2 seconds ago and I am crying my eyes out. We are calling everyone we know. Far freaking out we are so happy.
That is awesome news so happy for you congrats!
 

moochops

Hero Member
Aug 13, 2011
224
6
123
Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-06-2011
Doc's Request.
06-01-2012
AOR Received.
24-08-2011
File Transfer...
09-08-2011
Med's Request
new request 19-12-2012
Med's Done....
24-10-2010 / 16-01-2013
Interview........
waived
Thats great news for both of you - many congrats - though I am taking all the credit for sending the good vibes out last night hahahahaha! :p
 

canadapeach

Full Member
Apr 18, 2012
20
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-05-2011
Doc's Request.
11-10-2011
AOR Received.
15-07-2011
Med's Request
08-04-2011
Med's Done....
08-04-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
27-04-2012
VISA ISSUED...
2012-05-18
GetUsHome said:
Well shut my mouth we just got PPR 2 seconds ago and I am crying my eyes out. We are calling everyone we know. Far freaking out we are so happy.
Congratulations!!!
 

York Region

Star Member
Oct 20, 2011
65
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-05-2011
AOR Received.
08-08-2011
Med's Request
extended
Med's Done....
19-04-2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
08-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...
10-05-2012
LANDED..........
10-05-2012
GetUsHome said:
Well shut my mouth we just got PPR 2 seconds ago and I am crying my eyes out. We are calling everyone we know. Far freaking out we are so happy.
Congratulation to you ;D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
 

GOGOGO

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2012
540
13
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo->New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-09-2011
Doc's Request.
23-02-2012
AOR Received.
04-01-2012 (Email from Buffalo)
File Transfer...
02-02-2012 (Buffalo->New York: notified by email from Buffalo)
Med's Done....
18-01-2012
Passport Req..
11-04-2012; 23Apr: PP copy delivered at NY
VISA ISSUED...
01-05-2012 (as per COPR); 4May: Decision Made on eCAS; 8May: COPR rcvd (Canada address)
LANDED..........
10-05-2012; 12May: Status in eCAS disappeared; 13Jul: PR Card rcv'd
CONGRATULATIONS, GetUsHome!!! But sorry to let you know that you're only #4 of the longest wait on our spreadsheet. :p
Anyway, enjoy the sticky wing sauce on the PPR email! :p ;D

GetUsHome said:
Thanks It was a crazy long wait but so dang worth it. My Dad is over the moon.