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pepe84

Champion Member
Jan 2, 2013
1,162
131
Category........
Job Offer........
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Hi All,

It is rather unfortunate to inform you that if you have submitted your application to Quebec and you have not yet been called for an interview nor have got the final decision yet, your application will be processed according to the new rules in effect since August 1st, 2013, no matter when you submitted your application.

Please check this FAQ, specifically answer No. 1
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/informations/questions-answers.html#august

Also, please help us to send a complaint to the Minister of Immigration by using the link below, you can send the complaint in either English or French,

http://www.micc.gouv.qc.ca/fr/ministere/ecrire.html

Many thanks guys!
 

darkariez

Member
Sep 19, 2013
18
0
riyadh
Category........
Visa Office......
riyadh-online
NOC Code......
7321
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Nov. 08, 2013
IELTS Request
n/a
cuterash said:
Helpful Hints
Provincial Nominee and Quebec Skilled Worker Applications Submitted to the Buffalo Regional Program Centre

Securely staple the cost recovery cheque to the bottom front page of the application form (IMM 0008 Generic) so that it can be easily seen when the application package is opened.

Place immigration photos in an envelope and staple the envelope to the second page of the application being careful not to put a staple through the photos.

Do not use binders, page protectors, report covers, or excessive paperclips to divide the documents. If the application contains numerous supporting documents, hold them together with a rubber band.

Make sure that application forms have been signed.

A - Application package
Arrange the submitted documents in this order:

IMM 0008 Generic (Application for Permanent Residence in Canada) with fee attached
IMM 0008 Schedule 1 (Background/Declaration) for principal applicant
IMM 0008 Schedule 4 (Intent to reside declaration for Provincial Nominees)

or


IMM 0008 Schedule 5 (Intent to reside declaration for Quebec Skilled Workers)
IMM 5406 (Additional Family Information) for principal applicant
IMM 0008 Schedule 1 (Background/Declaration) for spouse and children aged 18 and over
IMM 5406 (Additional Family Information) for spouse and children aged 18 and over
Copies of bio data pages of passports for principal applicant and dependents
IMM 5476 (Use of a representative form) If a representative has been appointed
B - Supporting Documents
Representative covering letter if a representative has been appointed.
Copies of identity documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce and custody documents)
Police certificates from each country or territory where you have lived for six consecutive months or longer since reaching the age of 18.
State police certificates
National police certificates

Provincial Nominee Certificate (for Provincial Nominees)

or


Certificat de sélection du Québec, CSQ (for Quebec Skilled Workers)
To avoid having the application package returned:
Regulation 12 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations states that if certain requirements are not met, the application and all documents submitted in support of the application shall be returned to the applicant.

Be sure to submit the processing fee in the correct amount.

Complete the sections of the application regarding Membership or association with organizations, Government positions and Military service. If you had no such memberships or associations, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A" in the space provided. Do not leave these sections blank.

Show your complete personal history since age 18, leaving no time period unaccounted for when showing employment/educational history and residential history.

Provide proof of one year lawful admission to the USA, Canada, Bermuda, or St. Pierre et Miquelon. This could be in the form of an entry stamp in your passport or a status document issued at the Port of Entry or other place of admission. If an extension of the original status has been granted, the evidence required would be a document or stamp issued by the ministry responsible for immigration matters, providing an extension up to one year or beyond.

To avoid delays in processing:
Provide a detailed explanation if any of the questions in Section 9 of IMM 0008 Schedule 1 were answered "yes".

Provide detailed statement, in applicant's (or dependent's) own words, concerning any criminal charges or immigration enforcement actions against applicant or dependents.

Attach a statement with details for any out of the ordinary situations regarding marital status or dependents; such as:

separated/ estranged from spouse;
custody of children;
multiple marriages/divorces;
Clearly indicate whether dependants will be accompanying the principal applicant to Canada (anyone age 18 or over requires criminal and security screening whether they are accompanying or not).

Clearly show the principal applicant's full name, date of birth, and file number on any documents or information submitted subsequent to the original submission.

Immigration Cost Recovery in Buffalo
Submitting the fee:
Do not do your own rate conversion when submitting the fee. Determine the currency with which you will be paying, then submit the fee exactly as indicated on the fee schedule for that currency.

Fees must be made payable to the "Canadian Consulate General".

Fee must be submitted in Canadian or US dollars only. No other currency will be accepted.

Fees submitted in US dollars must be drawn on a US bank.

Fees submitted in Canadian dollars must be drawn on a Canadian bank.

The entire fee must be submitted in one currency; do not send part of the fee in US dollars and part in Canadian dollars.

The fee payment must be dated not more than 90 days from the date of application submission.

We will accept:
Money Orders
Postal Money Orders
Cashiers/Certified Cheques
Bank Drafts
We will NOT/NOT accept:
Cash
Personal Cheques
Credit Cards
Receipts for fees paid in Canada
Receipts for on-line payments
Fees in amounts other than those shown in the Fee Schedule
Please note: Fees are subject to change without notice; refer to the fee schedule for correct fees.

Note: All fees for family class applicants must be submitted to the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga, Ontario using the official fee receipt (IMM5401).

Refunds
Processing Fees are Non-refundable:
The Department of Citizenship and Immigration charges fees to partially recover the cost of providing some of these services to the public. Since the processing fee helps defray the cost of processing your application it cannot be refunded even if your application is unsuccessful or you withdraw your application before it has been concluded.

Right of Permanent Residence Fees are Refundable:
The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) is paid for the right to obtain permanent resident status in Canada. The fee is partial compensation for the many benefits and privileges that permanent resident status confers. This fee will be refunded for unsuccessful immigrant applications or for those who withdraw their applications or otherwise abandon immigration to Canada before the visa has been used. Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds are issued by the office that concluded your application. Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds for all Family Class applications are issued by the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.

The Canadian Consulate General issues Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds in the form of a U.S. dollar cheque, made payable to the principal applicant. There are no exceptions

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Thanks for the info sir.
 

washington.state

Star Member
Oct 29, 2010
117
7
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
pepe84 said:
Hi All,

It is rather unfortunate to inform you that if you have submitted your application to Quebec and you have not yet been called for an interview nor have got the final decision yet, your application will be processed according to the new rules in effect since August 1st, 2013, no matter when you submitted your application.

Please check this FAQ, specifically answer No. 1
http://www.immigration-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/en/informations/questions-answers.html#august

Also, please help us to send a complaint to the Minister of Immigration by using the link below, you can send the complaint in either English or French,

http://www.micc.gouv.qc.ca/fr/ministere/ecrire.html

Many thanks guys!

I keep my blue flag
hang in on the back side
only on the left side
yeah that's the flip side
 

Surrey100

Hero Member
Oct 8, 2013
350
2
Yellowknife, NT, CA
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
CIO - Sydeny
NOC Code......
6211
Job Offer........
Yes
App. Filed.......
28 September, 2016
AOR Received.
28 December, 2016
Med's Request
Upfront done on 3 October, 2017
Med's Done....
Upfront done on 3 October, 2017
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
Already in Canada
Anyone under KTH officer
 

hasiburbd

Star Member
Oct 22, 2012
114
4
Dhaka
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-10-2014
Nomination.....
18-09-2014
AOR Received.
3-3-2015
IELTS Request
done
Med's Request
17-04-2015
Med's Done....
19-04-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
19/08/2015
VISA ISSUED...
Sep-2015
LANDED..........
Oct-2015
Dear all friends,

Anyone could you please let me know after receiving application, how many days later CIC office withdraw bank draft ? My application have received 08 October 2014 by CIC through Courier but still I did not get any acknowledgement from CIC. Some one told me try to get information that you bank draft is cash out yet or not then u get response.

Hasib
 

zafrulbd

Hero Member
Jun 21, 2010
297
7
Bangladesh
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore now change to Manila(07-05-2015)
NOC Code......
7312
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03 -06-2013
Doc's Request.
09-04-2014
Nomination.....
30-09-2014
AOR Received.
16 April 2015
IELTS Request
23-11-2013
File Transfer...
07-05-2015
Med's Request
07-05-2015
Med's Done....
14-5-2015 Received 23 May 2015 Decision made-29.May 2015
Interview........
23-12-2013
Passport Req..
09-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
Delivery 26 August (Visa issue 27 july 2015 thanks to ALLAHA)
LANDED..........
22 October 2015
hasiburbd said:
Dear all friends,

Anyone could you please let me know after receiving application, how many days later CIC office withdraw bank draft ? My application have received 08 October 2014 by CIC through Courier but still I did not get any acknowledgement from CIC. Some one told me try to get information that you bank draft is cash out yet or not then u get response.

Hasib

Dear Hasib Vai,

Normally Before put your file number within 5 to 7 days they cash our Bank Draft. Putting file number take time 60 to 90 days depend to rush condition there. Don't worry hope you will soon get file number.
Thanks
zafrul
 

hasiburbd

Star Member
Oct 22, 2012
114
4
Dhaka
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
08-10-2014
Nomination.....
18-09-2014
AOR Received.
3-3-2015
IELTS Request
done
Med's Request
17-04-2015
Med's Done....
19-04-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
19/08/2015
VISA ISSUED...
Sep-2015
LANDED..........
Oct-2015
zafrulbd said:
Dear Hasib Vai,

Normally Before put your file number within 5 to 7 days they cash our Bank Draft. Putting file number take time 60 to 90 days depend to rush condition there. Don't worry hope you will soon get file number.
Thanks
zafrul

Thanks zafrul bhai for your response. Now we should pray for each other.
 

washington.state

Star Member
Oct 29, 2010
117
7
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
hasiburbd said:
Thanks zafrul bhai for your response. Now we should pray for each other.

I can't believe H1B stream of AINP is still bringing people in?? Are you all mullah H1B guys?
 

Akarmally

Member
Dec 27, 2014
16
0
Hi

I have some queries which is hindering my final decision. Kindly help

My documents are ready for Novascotia nominee program. plz tell me how much time the entire process will take to get PR. In how much time will i be recieving the file no. How much time we need to live in nova scotia after PR and then we can move to other place?

Kindly tell me one more thing. I have heard word of mouth that Qubec program is not have any criteria for french points now, you can apply on english points only and its fast immigration program and if you want to move to other province from Qubec, you can move after spending 3 months over there?
Plz help me in taking the right decision.

Thanks
 

ri123

Hero Member
Jan 15, 2015
401
4
hi guys

urgent help needed

My brothers just got passport request with following msg in pdf letter

This is in reference to your application for temporary residence. A decision has been made on your application. We
require your passport to finalize processing your application.

Passport requirements
• Please provide your passport or travel document, with a copy of this letter.
• There must be at least one blank page in your passport.
• Your passport must be valid for the duration of your expected length of stay in Canada.
• Please note that we cannot issue a visa beyond the expiry date on the passport.
Your passport must be received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada within 30 days from the date of this letter. Failure to do so could result in the refusal of your application. Please ensure that a copy of this letter is included with your passport.

is that means his visa got approved ?
 

zafrulbd

Hero Member
Jun 21, 2010
297
7
Bangladesh
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore now change to Manila(07-05-2015)
NOC Code......
7312
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03 -06-2013
Doc's Request.
09-04-2014
Nomination.....
30-09-2014
AOR Received.
16 April 2015
IELTS Request
23-11-2013
File Transfer...
07-05-2015
Med's Request
07-05-2015
Med's Done....
14-5-2015 Received 23 May 2015 Decision made-29.May 2015
Interview........
23-12-2013
Passport Req..
09-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
Delivery 26 August (Visa issue 27 july 2015 thanks to ALLAHA)
LANDED..........
22 October 2015
ri123 said:
hi guys

urgent help needed

My brothers just got passport request with following msg in pdf letter

This is in reference to your application for temporary residence. A decision has been made on your application. We
require your passport to finalize processing your application.

Passport requirements
• Please provide your passport or travel document, with a copy of this letter.
• There must be at least one blank page in your passport.
• Your passport must be valid for the duration of your expected length of stay in Canada.
• Please note that we cannot issue a visa beyond the expiry date on the passport.
Your passport must be received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada within 30 days from the date of this letter. Failure to do so could result in the refusal of your application. Please ensure that a copy of this letter is included with your passport.

is that means his visa got approved ?
Congratulation !

Your processing is final now you sent your passport as soon as possible for visa stamping.
every thing is done brother.
 

takhan

Hero Member
Sep 1, 2014
353
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore Visa Office. Now Manila since December 2014
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
15-08-2014
File Transfer...
23-09-2014
Med's Request
Medical and RPRF request on 15th April 2015
Med's Done....
16th April 2015
Passport Req..
July 13, 2015.
VISA ISSUED...
24/07/2015
LANDED..........
Landed on September 30,2015. Rerceived PR card on December 10,2015.
zafrulbd said:
Congratulation !

Your processing is final now you sent your passport as soon as possible for visa stamping.
every thing is done brother.

Zafrul brother, how you paid RPRF? I sent you a private message in your inbox but you haven't replied yet.
 

jagaban

Star Member
Apr 29, 2015
62
2
Hello Guys,
I notice that on this thread you people completely ignore some peoples's post. You seem to respond only to those of you who are not new that will not help. the purpose of this forum is to help each other. Ignoring some is not fair. You also seem to over flog issue that have been treated or simply obvious. Some of you may be for lack of what to post will just quote a previous post with comment on why you did so. I didn't find your thread informative and welcoming.
This is just to bring it to your notice so you can watch out.
All the best to us all
 

moutaouakilhamid

Full Member
May 25, 2015
31
1
cuterash said:
Helpful Hints
Provincial Nominee and Quebec Skilled Worker Applications Submitted to the Buffalo Regional Program Centre

Securely staple the cost recovery cheque to the bottom front page of the application form (IMM 0008 Generic) so that it can be easily seen when the application package is opened.

Place immigration photos in an envelope and staple the envelope to the second page of the application being careful not to put a staple through the photos.

Do not use binders, page protectors, report covers, or excessive paperclips to divide the documents. If the application contains numerous supporting documents, hold them together with a rubber band.

Make sure that application forms have been signed.

A - Application package
Arrange the submitted documents in this order:

IMM 0008 Generic (Application for Permanent Residence in Canada) with fee attached
IMM 0008 Schedule 1 (Background/Declaration) for principal applicant
IMM 0008 Schedule 4 (Intent to reside declaration for Provincial Nominees)

or


IMM 0008 Schedule 5 (Intent to reside declaration for Quebec Skilled Workers)
IMM 5406 (Additional Family Information) for principal applicant
IMM 0008 Schedule 1 (Background/Declaration) for spouse and children aged 18 and over
IMM 5406 (Additional Family Information) for spouse and children aged 18 and over
Copies of bio data pages of passports for principal applicant and dependents
IMM 5476 (Use of a representative form) If a representative has been appointed
B - Supporting Documents
Representative covering letter if a representative has been appointed.
Copies of identity documents (birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce and custody documents)
Police certificates from each country or territory where you have lived for six consecutive months or longer since reaching the age of 18.
State police certificates
National police certificates

Provincial Nominee Certificate (for Provincial Nominees)

or


Certificat de sélection du Québec, CSQ (for Quebec Skilled Workers)
To avoid having the application package returned:
Regulation 12 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations states that if certain requirements are not met, the application and all documents submitted in support of the application shall be returned to the applicant.

Be sure to submit the processing fee in the correct amount.

Complete the sections of the application regarding Membership or association with organizations, Government positions and Military service. If you had no such memberships or associations, write "Not Applicable" or "N/A" in the space provided. Do not leave these sections blank.

Show your complete personal history since age 18, leaving no time period unaccounted for when showing employment/educational history and residential history.

Provide proof of one year lawful admission to the USA, Canada, Bermuda, or St. Pierre et Miquelon. This could be in the form of an entry stamp in your passport or a status document issued at the Port of Entry or other place of admission. If an extension of the original status has been granted, the evidence required would be a document or stamp issued by the ministry responsible for immigration matters, providing an extension up to one year or beyond.

To avoid delays in processing:
Provide a detailed explanation if any of the questions in Section 9 of IMM 0008 Schedule 1 were answered "yes".

Provide detailed statement, in applicant's (or dependent's) own words, concerning any criminal charges or immigration enforcement actions against applicant or dependents.

Attach a statement with details for any out of the ordinary situations regarding marital status or dependents; such as:

separated/ estranged from spouse;
custody of children;
multiple marriages/divorces;
Clearly indicate whether dependants will be accompanying the principal applicant to Canada (anyone age 18 or over requires criminal and security screening whether they are accompanying or not).

Clearly show the principal applicant's full name, date of birth, and file number on any documents or information submitted subsequent to the original submission.

Immigration Cost Recovery in Buffalo
Submitting the fee:
Do not do your own rate conversion when submitting the fee. Determine the currency with which you will be paying, then submit the fee exactly as indicated on the fee schedule for that currency.

Fees must be made payable to the "Canadian Consulate General".

Fee must be submitted in Canadian or US dollars only. No other currency will be accepted.

Fees submitted in US dollars must be drawn on a US bank.

Fees submitted in Canadian dollars must be drawn on a Canadian bank.

The entire fee must be submitted in one currency; do not send part of the fee in US dollars and part in Canadian dollars.

The fee payment must be dated not more than 90 days from the date of application submission.

We will accept:
Money Orders
Postal Money Orders
Cashiers/Certified Cheques
Bank Drafts
We will NOT/NOT accept:
Cash
Personal Cheques
Credit Cards
Receipts for fees paid in Canada
Receipts for on-line payments
Fees in amounts other than those shown in the Fee Schedule
Please note: Fees are subject to change without notice; refer to the fee schedule for correct fees.

Note: All fees for family class applicants must be submitted to the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga, Ontario using the official fee receipt (IMM5401).

Refunds
Processing Fees are Non-refundable:
The Department of Citizenship and Immigration charges fees to partially recover the cost of providing some of these services to the public. Since the processing fee helps defray the cost of processing your application it cannot be refunded even if your application is unsuccessful or you withdraw your application before it has been concluded.

Right of Permanent Residence Fees are Refundable:
The Right of Permanent Residence Fee (RPRF) is paid for the right to obtain permanent resident status in Canada. The fee is partial compensation for the many benefits and privileges that permanent resident status confers. This fee will be refunded for unsuccessful immigrant applications or for those who withdraw their applications or otherwise abandon immigration to Canada before the visa has been used. Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds are issued by the office that concluded your application. Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds for all Family Class applications are issued by the Case Processing Centre in Mississauga, Ontario.

The Canadian Consulate General issues Right of Permanent Residence Fee refunds in the form of a U.S. dollar cheque, made payable to the principal applicant. There are no exceptions
 

zafrulbd

Hero Member
Jun 21, 2010
297
7
Bangladesh
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore now change to Manila(07-05-2015)
NOC Code......
7312
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03 -06-2013
Doc's Request.
09-04-2014
Nomination.....
30-09-2014
AOR Received.
16 April 2015
IELTS Request
23-11-2013
File Transfer...
07-05-2015
Med's Request
07-05-2015
Med's Done....
14-5-2015 Received 23 May 2015 Decision made-29.May 2015
Interview........
23-12-2013
Passport Req..
09-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
Delivery 26 August (Visa issue 27 july 2015 thanks to ALLAHA)
LANDED..........
22 October 2015
takhan said:
Zafrul brother, how you paid RPRF? I sent you a private message in your inbox but you haven't replied yet.
I already reply your PM but too late because i was out of city. i paid RPRF Bank draft by SCB Bank Gulshan -1 branch but if you want you can do it via credit card.