US outland applicants' thread :)

[angipangy]

My husband got the document request email last month, but we still haven't gotten a 3rd line in Ecas. No "medical receive" line. Even though we sent in with application. Is that normal to sometimes not see that? Also, does doc request mean they are getting closer to making decision? I'm just so excited for everyone who's been getting DM lately, I'm hoping I'm coming up soon. Fingers crossed.

Hi Brewbrew85,

I am in the exact same boat. Still only 2 lines on Ecas...hopefully we both here some good news soon!

 

[ChellyCat]

Okay I finally got through with CIC, they said there's been an "additional delay" and there was a batch of us who are late, I am probably "in that group" and should receive the card by the end of this month. Hope she's right, she didn't even ask for my file or UCI number to look up my file :/

 

[rockgurl1965]

I just got my decision made on Saturday and have a question that I have seen answered before. What will I need to get my medical card and drivers license once I get to Canada. Thank you in advance.

 

[mrpotatohead]

I just got my decision made on Saturday and have a question that I have seen answered before. What will I need to get my medical card and drivers license once I get to Canada. Thank you in advance.

Your validated COPR should be enough to get you started (this may depend on the province).
You can trade your US DL for a Canadian one-- though until you get the PR Card, you may be given a paper license that can be turned into a photocard once you can show them your PR Card.

For Health Insurance, this will vary by province again, but your COPR should be enough for an initial application. Again, your PR card will likely be required at some point in the process, but your COPR should be enough to start you off.

 

[rockgurl1965]

Your validated COPR should be enough to get you started (this may depend on the province).
You can trade your US DL for a Canadian one-- though until you get the PR Card, you may be given a paper license that can be turned into a photocard once you can show them your PR Card.

For Health Insurance, this will vary by province again, but your COPR should be enough for an initial application. Again, your PR card will likely be required at some point in the process, but your COPR should be enough to start you off.

Thank you, and I love your screen name.

 

[Sunset0505]

I just got my decision made on Saturday and have a question that I have seen answered before. What will I need to get my medical card and drivers license once I get to Canada. Thank you in advance.

I would have your drivers abstract from Cali with you too....I would not volunteer it but have it just in case....

 

[cillyx5]

Anyone who landed in October get their PR card yet? I landed on Oct. 5th and still don't have it. I tried the call centre just now but they wouldn't even put me on hold due to a "high volume of calls", pfft.

ChellyCat, how long is it supposed to take to get your PR card? When you came through on your COPR, did they give you an "estimated time" to receive it in the mail?

My husband and I got DM last week. We are currently trying to be patient waiting for the COPR to arrive in the mail. In the meantime, I'm trying to keep busy by gathering info on what comes next… AB healthcare card, SIN, and all that fun stuff. If anyone has any info or experience on what comes next, please share!!

 

[ChellyCat]

ChellyCat, how long is it supposed to take to get your PR card? When you came through on your COPR, did they give you an "estimated time" to receive it in the mail?

My husband and I got DM last week. We are currently trying to be patient waiting for the COPR to arrive in the mail. In the meantime, I'm trying to keep busy by gathering info on what comes next… AB healthcare card, SIN, and all that fun stuff. If anyone has any info or experience on what comes next, please share!!

Congrats on your DM. I personally received my COPR in 6 days, went and got a SIN immediately after landing (took 5 minutes). I haven't yet applied for an Ontario health card, because apparently you must be a PR for 3 months to qualify. I've still got about a month to go.

According to the CIC website, PR card takes 71 days to arrive, and I'm at exactly that. So hopefully the agent I spoke to was correct that I'll get it by the end of the month :/

 

[gooh]

Oh wow, DM this morning!

 

[Sunset0505]

Oh wow, DM this morning!

WTG....thinking the new Government may have something to do with all the DM's!!!

 

[gooh]

Thank you I noticed that when I log into my portion of the Ecas (applicant) it shows my home address as my house in the states, but my mailing as my address in Canada. When I sent them my docs from the request I updated my address information, should it matter? As long as the COPR gets mailed to the right place

 

[ayrazar]

Congrats on your DM. I personally received my COPR in 6 days, went and got a SIN immediately after landing (took 5 minutes). I haven't yet applied for an Ontario health card, because apparently you must be a PR for 3 months to qualify. I've still got about a month to go.

According to the CIC website, PR card takes 71 days to arrive, and I'm at exactly that. So hopefully the agent I spoke to was correct that I'll get it by the end of the month :/

Apparently you can still apply in those 3 months, though eh? So it comes automatically at the 3 month point.

 

[Sunset0505]

We just got an email from LA saying they required 2 photos and they will send the COPR...Anyone have this happen?

 

[cillyx5]

Hey. Has anyone been through the same situation as us…

We got DM last week. Just this morning we received an email (posted below). I know the USA is a visa-exempt country so we don't have to send a passport, but are we required to re-submit passport photos?? We had submitted them with our original application in June. I think the passport photos are good for only 6months… We are probably right around 6/7 months now, so maybe that's why? Or is this just a blanket message that goes out to everyone as a reminder to send passport photos in if they weren't originally included??

Anyone who has been through this process and received this email, please help. Thank you, and good luck to all.

Final Reminder Notice

Dear xxxAPPLICANTxxx,

The processing of your application is complete. However, this letter is a reminder to submit the stated missing documentation.

Missing Document(s):
o Two Passport sized photos for you and all family members accompanying. See our specifications at www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf
Submitting Original Passports

We require a VALID passport for you and for each accompanying family member, if you are not from a visa except country or if you have not yet submitted valid passports. Passports for you and all accompanying family members must be submitted together. There must be at least one blank visa page in each passport. If there are children included in your passport there must be blank visa pages for them as well.
SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS for you and/or your dependants reside in Canada or the US
Please note that CPC-Ottawa does not send out passports outside of North America.

· Submit all documents by MAIL in a single package. Enclose the requested documents, a copy of this letter and folded self-addressed envelope in the envelope with our mailing address:

If you have a mailing address in Canada
If you have a mailing address in the US
· You must purchase two prepaid Xpresspost envelopes, one self-addressed and one addressed to our office.

· Keep a tracking number sticker from each envelope.

· Send your package by Canada Post to the following address:

URGENT MAILROOM A702
CPC – Ottawa – PR
PO Box 9780
Ottawa ON
K1G 4B9
· You must send us a self-addressed prepaid envelope from a courier that operates from Canada to the United States.

· Send your package to the following address:

URGENT MAILROOM A702
CPC – Ottawa – PR
365 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON
K1A 1L1
We do not return passports by regular mail.
Final Note

The issuance of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR – IMM 5688) cannot be delayed so it is important for you to submit the requested documents as soon as possible. An expiration date (dd/mm/yy) will be indicated on your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR – IMM 5688) and you must obtain permanent residence on or before that date. The CoPR cannot be extended. If you are not prepared to live permanently in Canada immediately after your permanent residence is granted, please consult the CIC website regarding your obligations to retain your status in Canada.

 

[Sunset0505]

Hey. Has anyone been through the same situation as us…

We got DM last week. Just this morning we received an email (posted below). I know the USA is a visa-exempt country so we don't have to send a passport, but are we required to re-submit passport photos?? We had submitted them with our original application in June. I think the passport photos are good for only 6months… We are probably right around 6/7 months now, so maybe that's why? Or is this just a blanket message that goes out to everyone as a reminder to send passport photos in if they weren't originally included??

Anyone who has been through this process and received this email, please help. Thank you, and good luck to all.

Final Reminder Notice

Dear xxxAPPLICANTxxx,

The processing of your application is complete. However, this letter is a reminder to submit the stated missing documentation.

Missing Document(s):
o Two Passport sized photos for you and all family members accompanying. See our specifications at www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/pdf/5445EB-e.pdf
Submitting Original Passports

We require a VALID passport for you and for each accompanying family member, if you are not from a visa except country or if you have not yet submitted valid passports. Passports for you and all accompanying family members must be submitted together. There must be at least one blank visa page in each passport. If there are children included in your passport there must be blank visa pages for them as well.
SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS for you and/or your dependants reside in Canada or the US
Please note that CPC-Ottawa does not send out passports outside of North America.

· Submit all documents by MAIL in a single package. Enclose the requested documents, a copy of this letter and folded self-addressed envelope in the envelope with our mailing address:

If you have a mailing address in Canada
If you have a mailing address in the US
· You must purchase two prepaid Xpresspost envelopes, one self-addressed and one addressed to our office.

· Keep a tracking number sticker from each envelope.

· Send your package by Canada Post to the following address:

URGENT MAILROOM A702
CPC – Ottawa – PR
PO Box 9780
Ottawa ON
K1G 4B9
· You must send us a self-addressed prepaid envelope from a courier that operates from Canada to the United States.

· Send your package to the following address:

URGENT MAILROOM A702
CPC – Ottawa – PR
365 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON
K1A 1L1
We do not return passports by regular mail.
Final Note

The issuance of your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR – IMM 5688) cannot be delayed so it is important for you to submit the requested documents as soon as possible. An expiration date (dd/mm/yy) will be indicated on your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (CoPR – IMM 5688) and you must obtain permanent residence on or before that date. The CoPR cannot be extended. If you are not prepared to live permanently in Canada immediately after your permanent residence is granted, please consult the CIC website regarding your obligations to retain your status in Canada.

LMAO...we just got it via email this morning....they are already on their way to LA ( for us its LA)...should be delivered by 10:30 am tomorrow...believe you me they have about 12 pictures of my hubby...and I am not kidding..So this must be the new thing!
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