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medabor

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Hi guys

Which option is better for landing, border port of entry or cic office ? with appreciation
 

nov1061

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Mar 25, 2012
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medabor said:
Hi guys

Which option is better for landing, border port of entry or cic office ? with appreciation
Hi,
a would say the border landing is the fastest way. Landing in CIC office is taking longer (need to fix an appointment) but is convenient (no traveling) and also very good if some amendment is needed (it can be done immediately). Otherwise the amendment process takes more than 6 months.
 

medabor

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nov1061 said:
Hi,
a would say the border landing is the fastest way. Landing in CIC office is taking longer (need to fix an appointment) but is convenient (no traveling) and also very good if some amendment is needed (it can be done immediately). Otherwise the amendment process takes more than 6 months.
Thank you very much for your answer :)

I am going to Edmonton tomorrow so do you think i should phone CIC and ask if i can get an appointment there ? or should i wait for their call ? tnx again
 

nov1061

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medabor said:
Thank you very much for your answer :)

I am going to Edmonton tomorrow so do you think i should phone CIC and ask if i can get an appointment there ? or should i wait for their call ? tnx again
You can try to call. Usually it takes long time till you get someone on the phone so be patient. You may be lucky and get the appointment as you need. Landing in the CIC office requires 2 photos while landing at the point of entry doesn't.
 

ali_manu

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May 16, 2011
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Hi everybody

I am preparing to do the landing process. will you please let me know if there is a useful forum for landing details? Any useful link is much appreciated.

Also will u give me a forum specific for PR cards processing time?

Thank you
 

gopr

Hero Member
Mar 25, 2014
524
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Vancouver
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
28-03-2014
AOR Received.
15-04-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
17-10-2014
Passport Req..
25-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2014
LANDED..........
23-12-2014
I got my passport back today after chasing canadapost & help from my local post office. I landed at Peace Arch Provincial park (BC) at 3 PM PST. All is well, it was a smooth process. The officer was nice and he gave me a canadian flag too :)

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year :)

Good luck to everyone waiting for passports :)
 

shiv.jad

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Nov 20, 2014
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Hi,

I have sent my passport for stamping to CPC ottawa Laurier avenue address instead of PO box address. Its my mistake. I got confused with the replies provided by canadian immegration ottawa over the email and actual instructions. Can anybody tell me what will happen to my passport will they redirect it to right address? I already e-mailed them stating my mistake but no reply yet.
 

medabor

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gopr said:
I got my passport back today after chasing canadapost & help from my local post office. I landed at Peace Arch Provincial park (BC) at 3 PM PST. All is well, it was a smooth process. The officer was nice and he gave me a canadian flag too :)

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year :)

Good luck to everyone waiting for passports :)
Conrats buds :) can you plz share more details ? all the documents you took with you ? did you need cash for something ? ... thank you
 

Cand_Knr

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May 8, 2014
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Cand_knr PP sent to CIC on 19NOV14 [Requested for Photograph - Photograph received by CIC 12 Dec]

Any one any idea when I will get my Passport back, still really pissed off.....
 

gopr

Hero Member
Mar 25, 2014
524
73
Vancouver
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
28-03-2014
AOR Received.
15-04-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
17-10-2014
Passport Req..
25-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2014
LANDED..........
23-12-2014
wat is the laurier ave address u sent to? from wat i kno there are many cic offices in laurier ave.

shiv.jad said:
Hi,

I have sent my passport for stamping to CPC ottawa Laurier avenue address instead of PO box address. Its my mistake. I got confused with the replies provided by canadian immegration ottawa over the email and actual instructions. Can anybody tell me what will happen to my passport will they redirect it to right address? I already e-mailed them stating my mistake but no reply yet.
 

gopr

Hero Member
Mar 25, 2014
524
73
Vancouver
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
28-03-2014
AOR Received.
15-04-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
17-10-2014
Passport Req..
25-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2014
LANDED..........
23-12-2014
Thanks :) Sure, I took my employer transfer letter (that has my new address in bc & i moved frm qc) and my bills.

The officer asked my address which i gave my new one and he wrote it down in COPR(his copy). He didn't ask any proof but I had the bills to be on safe side.

you might want to take ur provincial id or driver's license too, passport,copr n address proof. Carry some usd for I-94 (~10$) if u hv a b1/b2 visitor visa and i had around 100$ in my wallet which is usual, but I didnt have to pay anywhere.
It is an easy process, good luck :)

medabor said:
Conrats buds :) can you plz share more details ? all the documents you took with you ? did you need cash for something ? ... thank you
 

gopr

Hero Member
Mar 25, 2014
524
73
Vancouver
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
28-03-2014
AOR Received.
15-04-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
17-10-2014
Passport Req..
25-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2014
LANDED..........
23-12-2014
Did u email CIC n ask? probably u can, they replied to my email after 3 days abt my copr.

Cand_Knr said:
Cand_knr PP sent to CIC on 19NOV14 [Requested for Photograph - Photograph received by CIC 12 Dec]

Any one any idea when I will get my Passport back, still really pissed off.....
 

Cand_Knr

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May 8, 2014
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Thanks Gopr, Will I send now email I will get in 3 days right. Are there any holidays for CIC officers. If so when will they come to work.
 

gopr

Hero Member
Mar 25, 2014
524
73
Vancouver
Category........
CEC
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2171
App. Filed.......
28-03-2014
AOR Received.
15-04-2014
IELTS Request
Sent with application
Med's Request
16-10-2014
Med's Done....
17-10-2014
Passport Req..
25-11-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-12-2014
LANDED..........
23-12-2014
It depends, they might reply in a day or 3 or sometimes they take longer. They are closed during christmas (25 & 26), nye(1st jan) and probably 2nd jan, not sure.

Good Luck!
Cand_Knr said:
Thanks Gopr, Will I send now email I will get in 3 days right. Are there any holidays for CIC officers. If so when will they come to work.
 
Dec 18, 2014
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No one replied to my first post .. Thats fine ..
I understand my situation was weird and different .. But I see everyone helping each other here makes me happy ... :-* ;D :D :) 8) :p

This is like a great team work ...........

I emailed CIC asking whats going on with my PR and CORP...
They have my passport since Nov 6th. My status moved back to IN PROCESS from DECISION MADE.

They replied to me ........

Its in the queue for visa printing. Due to the unusually high number of printing requests being received by our printing officer in the last few weeks, we are currently experiencing abnormally long delays for applications finalization.

So be patience ... Merry Xmas and happy holidays ...
:-* 8) ;D :D :) ;)