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Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

SwedenCanada

Full Member
Jan 19, 2015
27
1
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-03-15
AOR Received.
17-04-15 SA
File Transfer...
13-05-15 (Sponsor Approval)
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
16-02-15
Davmeister13 said:
Just a quick question. It looks like DM to COPR received is currently about 2-3 weeks, which is fine, I'll just be staring the postie down every day, but I'm just curious as to how long it takes to get the "We will contact you about the decision via mail" line on ECAS. Or does this not happen with every DM?
We never got that. The COPR came totally randomly one day.
 

Sibby

Star Member
Oct 14, 2014
86
1
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12 Nov 2014
Doc's Request.
IMM 5406 27 Jan 2015
AOR Received.
11-02-2015
File Transfer...
12-02-2015
Med's Done....
25 Sept 2014
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
N/A
VISA ISSUED...
DM - 31 October 2015 - COPR arrived 16 December 2015
LANDED..........
18 December 2015!!!
Davmeister13 said:
Just a quick question. It looks like DM to COPR received is currently about 2-3 weeks, which is fine, I'll just be staring the postie down every day, but I'm just curious as to how long it takes to get the "We will contact you about the decision via mail" line on ECAS. Or does this not happen with every DM?
As you may have noticed, there are some like me who received DM and instead of COPR in 2-3 weeks, we received emails requesting recent passport photos, passport scan and updated info charts which means further waiting. Some however dont get these requests and receive their COPR in mail.

Hopefully you will get COPR without further requests.

Andrew... So sorry about this...i can only hope that you gets good news soon.
 

Davmeister13

Star Member
Aug 25, 2014
91
12
Category........
Visa Office......
LON
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-11-2014
AOR Received.
19-02-2015 / SA: 22-02-2015 / In Process: 16-09-2015
File Transfer...
22-03-2015
Med's Done....
18-10-2014
VISA ISSUED...
DM 14/11/2015
LANDED..........
02/12/2015
SwedenCanada said:
We never got that. The COPR came totally randomly one day.
Ah awesome. Thanks for clearing that up!
 

Beal Feirste

Full Member
Oct 21, 2015
23
2
YYC
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Nov 2014
AOR Received.
Feb 2015
Med's Done....
Mar 2015
andrew-brit said:
I just received this response to a case specific enquiry.


We regret to inform you that we cannot provide a more detailed answer or a timeline for the processing of the application. Please note, an officer is currently reviewing your application and will be in touch with you shortly regarding further information / documents that are required regarding your criminality and security checks. Please note, your application has not reached the final stages of approval.

So I guess I have a bit to go. This will likely impact the job offer I have waiting for me as they want me to start as soon as possible and expected me to get my visa in November.
Andrew just out of curiosity what was the original status on your police cert? If it was no notable trace there shouldn't be any issues. Seems they're just dragging their heels. Sorry for your troubles. I, sure you're even more frustrated now especially with it having an impact on your job offer.
I'm also curious as to whether or not the quick processing of the 2015 applicants may have something go to do with Express Entry procedure. Just a thought.
 

Yomaben

Star Member
Dec 8, 2014
97
0
London Uk
Visa Office......
London Uk
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02.02.14, resubmitted 17.06.14
AOR Received.
SA/ Approval 08.08.2014
File Transfer...
08.08.14
Med's Done....
26-03-14, re medical submitted 28-10-15
Interview........
21-05-15
VISA ISSUED...
COPR received 17.11.15
LANDED..........
TBC
Sorry about that Adrew
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
Wellll my step son went for his re-medical this morning for non accompany dependent and the results have been sent to London.. Please please god don't ask me for anything else because i will crack this time.
 

Yomaben

Star Member
Dec 8, 2014
97
0
London Uk
Visa Office......
London Uk
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02.02.14, resubmitted 17.06.14
AOR Received.
SA/ Approval 08.08.2014
File Transfer...
08.08.14
Med's Done....
26-03-14, re medical submitted 28-10-15
Interview........
21-05-15
VISA ISSUED...
COPR received 17.11.15
LANDED..........
TBC
OMG, OMG, OMG! Am over the moon, went to the post office depot today to pick up a piece of 'signed for' mail. It was my COPR :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Am still in shock, i cant just keep my eyes of the confirmation forms, Is it for real? Thank you Almighty God
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
Yomaben said:
OMG, OMG, OMG! Am over the moon, went to the post office depot today to pick up a piece of 'signed for' mail. It was my COPR :) :) :) :) :) :) :)
Am still in shock, i cant just keep my eyes of the confirmation forms, Is it for real? Thank you Almighty God


:) :) :) :) :) :) :) yeahhh you will be here for Christmas.
 

andrew-brit

Champion Member
Jan 16, 2014
1,651
149
Calgary, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-09-2014
Doc's Request.
15-10-2015
AOR Received.
SA: 31-10-2014 In Process: 07-09-2015
File Transfer...
31-10-2014
Med's Done....
26-08-2014 extended until 19-10-2016
Passport Req..
DM 05-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-12-2015
LANDED..........
30-12-2015
Beal Feirste said:
Andrew just out of curiosity what was the original status on your police cert? If it was no notable trace there shouldn't be any issues. Seems they're just dragging their heels. Sorry for your troubles. I, sure you're even more frustrated now especially with it having an impact on your job offer.
I'm also curious as to whether or not the quick processing of the 2015 applicants may have something go to do with Express Entry procedure. Just a thought.
I am as clean as a whistle. Nothing to report and nothing reported on the PCC. I think they are checking for crimes committed in Canada although my notes said the RCMP check came back and passed so who knows.

Meanwhile 2015 applications get approved in no time, there isn't any hold up for them huh.
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
andrew-brit said:
I am as clean as a whistle. Nothing to report and nothing reported on the PCC. I think they are checking for crimes committed in Canada although my notes said the RCMP check came back and passed so who knows.

Meanwhile 2015 applications get approved in no time, there isn't any hold up for them huh.
So sorry love, was crossing my fingers you would get Dm soon ..
 

jonnylad

Full Member
Aug 5, 2013
34
0
WOW! I receive my DM (Passport request) after only three months!

Can someone please assure me that this is real?! From looking at the spreadsheet it looks as though I'm not the only one but seriously, is this a micacle?!

Also, when I complete the 'Appendix B - Updated Information Chart' should I include my Sponsor under the 'Spouse or Partner' section? I am the Principal Applicant but myself and my Sponsor are living in the UK right now. We'll be returning to Canada together but obviously I'm the only one that is being granted PR as she is already a citizen.
 

Brit-in-Alberta

Star Member
May 22, 2015
65
1
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-07-2015
Med's Done....
18-11-2014
jonnylad said:
WOW! I receive my DM (Passport request) after only three months!

Can someone please assure me that this is real?! From looking at the spreadsheet it looks as though I'm not the only one but seriously, is this a micacle?!

Also, when I complete the 'Appendix B - Updated Information Chart' should I include my Sponsor under the 'Spouse or Partner' section? I am the Principal Applicant but myself and my Sponsor are living in the UK right now. We'll be returning to Canada together but obviously I'm the only one that is being granted PR as she is already a citizen.
Hey the spreadsheet shows that your application was received May 19th, so just a few days short of 6 months.
(Just wondering why you are counting it as 3 months?) Quite a few applications have been approved recently in 5-6 months and it seems that you were also one of the lucky ones!

Congrats!
 

jonnylad

Full Member
Aug 5, 2013
34
0
Brit-in-Alberta said:
Hey the spread sheet shows that you applied in May, so more than 3 months. Many people have been approved recently in 5-6 months and it seems that you were also one of the lucky ones!
Hey, sorry I was referring to the time my file was in London, not the entire process. Including shipping, transfer of files etc it came down to 5 months. Any idea why?

We actually decided to up and leave Canada because we were realistically looking at a year to process me in London as the PA. I'm happy, don't get me wrong, but kind of confused on why I deserve this over people waiting since last year???
 

Brit-in-Alberta

Star Member
May 22, 2015
65
1
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-07-2015
Med's Done....
18-11-2014
jonnylad said:
Hey, sorry I was referring to the time my file was in London, not the entire process. Including shipping, transfer of files etc it came down to 5 months. Any idea why?

We actually decided to up and leave Canada because we were realistically looking at a year to process me in London as the PA. I'm happy, don't get me wrong, but kind of confused on why I deserve this over people waiting since last year???
Just count it as an early christmas blessing! =) No one really knows why some applications have suddenly sped up. It's more than likely to do with the new immigration minister and them wanting to look good (Bring the average down by completing some newer apps) It could be a coincidence but this all started after Trudeau was voted in.
 

andrew-brit

Champion Member
Jan 16, 2014
1,651
149
Calgary, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-09-2014
Doc's Request.
15-10-2015
AOR Received.
SA: 31-10-2014 In Process: 07-09-2015
File Transfer...
31-10-2014
Med's Done....
26-08-2014 extended until 19-10-2016
Passport Req..
DM 05-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-12-2015
LANDED..........
30-12-2015
Jomnylad that's the way the cookie crumbles. I'm dog sitting right now but will update the spreadsheet later.