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itunuoba

Newbie
Jun 8, 2017
4
0
Hello everyone. I'm getting worried. I'm Express entry candidate and passport was requested oon June 1st. I sent it June 2 and CIC ottawa received it June 5th.
Today is July 7th and I've not heard anything back since.
Is there a number in the Ottawa office i can call to find out what's going on.
Its been over a month since they received my passport
 

Ola88

Full Member
Jul 19, 2017
41
9
Hello everyone. I'm getting worried. I'm Express entry candidate and passport was requested oon June 1st. I sent it June 2 and CIC ottawa received it June 5th.
Today is July 7th and I've not heard anything back since.
Is there a number in the Ottawa office i can call to find out what's going on.
Its been over a month since they received my passport
Hello! I am in the same boat.. My status changed to approved and its been 20 days now.. Return tracker not activated
 

itunuoba

Newbie
Jun 8, 2017
4
0
Hi.
I Finally got my passport back. Here is my timeline to encourage someone
Jan 23th 2017 - ITA
Feb 24th 2017 - Application submitted
June 1st 2017 - PPR
June 2nd 2017 -passport sent
June 5th 2017 - passport delivered to Ottawa
July 7th 2017 - case approved
July 7th 2017 - tracker activated (FedEx)
July 10th 2017- i received my passport.

It was over a month before my status changed to approved. I didn't even have any number to call, i almost lost my mind. Trust me, the waiting period can be nerve wrecking. But hold on still yours will through.
Good luck everyone.
 

Maangat

Full Member
Mar 27, 2016
36
1
Canada
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
2nd Feb 2016
AOR Received.
11 may 2017
Med's Done....
2nd Feb 2016
I sent my passport to cic - 16 sep
Delivered - 19 sep
Cic received - 21 sep
Application status changed to approved - 21 sep
Called agent about status inquiry - 23 sep
She said cic received your passport and two weeks processing .

Waiting and tracker did not activate yet .
 

Hary123

Star Member
Sep 19, 2017
182
139
I sent my passport to cic - 16 sep
Delivered - 19 sep
Cic received - 21 sep
Application status changed to approved - 21 sep
Called agent about status inquiry - 23 sep
She said cic received your passport and two weeks processing .

Waiting and tracker did not activate yet .
How do you come to know your passport has been received by CIC..?
 

ninja87

Newbie
Apr 19, 2017
5
1
Hi All.. Im an Indian Citizen working at Saudi Arabia. Recently I had received Passport request from Abu Dhabi Embassy. My passport was delivered on September 27. I'm still waiting for an update. There are no updates against my Express entry Application. I had sent an email requesting for confirmation fpr receiving passport and for checking processing time. So far I have not received any communication.

What is the average processing time at Abu Dhabi embassy? Can I assume confirmation on visa If we receive passport request?

Please advise.
 

Hary123

Star Member
Sep 19, 2017
182
139
Hi All.. Im an Indian Citizen working at Saudi Arabia. Recently I had received Passport request from Abu Dhabi Embassy. My passport was delivered on September 27. I'm still waiting for an update. There are no updates against my Express entry Application. I had sent an email requesting for confirmation fpr receiving passport and for checking processing time. So far I have not received any communication.

What is the average processing time at Abu Dhabi embassy? Can I assume confirmation on visa If we receive passport request?

Please advise.
Usually 2-3 weeks to get back your passport in Canada.
 
Oct 25, 2017
11
1
Hello! I'm in Canada right now and I just sent my passport to Ottawa Case Processing for Visa stamping (TRV- Tourist).

Do you have any idea how long does it take to get your passport back? I sent it this October 19th, Thursday. They received it Monday, October 23rd.

My flight is this Tuesday October 31st. Should I rebook my flight? or can I get a travel document from my embassy and use that as to travel back to my home country? and just wait there for my passport? Thank you so much!

Timeline:
Oct-4- Sent the Application
Oct-19-Passport request and I sent right away my passport
Oct 23- Ottawa CP received my passport

OCT 31 is my flight....
 

Hary123

Star Member
Sep 19, 2017
182
139
Hello! I'm in Canada right now and I just sent my passport to Ottawa Case Processing for Visa stamping (TRV- Tourist).

Do you have any idea how long does it take to get your passport back? I sent it this October 19th, Thursday. They received it Monday, October 23rd.

My flight is this Tuesday October 31st. Should I rebook my flight? or can I get a travel document from my embassy and use that as to travel back to my home country? and just wait there for my passport? Thank you so much!

Timeline:
Oct-4- Sent the Application
Oct-19-Passport request and I sent right away my passport
Oct 23- Ottawa CP received my passport

OCT 31 is my flight....
Avg time right now it is taking 2-3 weeks. You can contact customer service and explain your situation. I would suggest to modify your travel plans unfortunately.
 
Oct 25, 2017
11
1
Do you know the number of the costumer service? I sent them an email yesterday. I attached my mother's medical certificate and my plane ticket to prove that it is urgent by still no response.
 
Oct 25, 2017
11
1
Can I leave Canada and just wait for my passport in my home country? I am thinking of using a travel document. I can apply for that and It can be issued the same day from my country's consulate.
 

Hary123

Star Member
Sep 19, 2017
182
139
I dont know
Can I leave Canada and just wait for my passport in my home country? I am thinking of using a travel document. I can apply for that and It can be issued the same day from my country's consulate.
if you can travel without passport. I know if you have PR and you dont have PR card you can apply from home country. I would suggest call customer service they are open 8am-4 pm EST.
 
Oct 25, 2017
11
1
Thank you so much.. I've been calling them and emailed them and I just cant get hold of them.
I dont know

if you can travel without passport. I know if you have PR and you dont have PR card you can apply from home country. I would suggest call customer service they are open 8am-4 pm EST.
 

Hary123

Star Member
Sep 19, 2017
182
139
Thank you so much.. I've been calling them and emailed them and I just cant get hold of them.
Lastly I would also suggest you to email in a meaningful way to get sooner reply. I taught this info might be useful.


For general information, please visit our website<http://www.cic.gc.ca/>.

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