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[Swordwater]

Step by step method to PAY RPRF, incase it wasnt paid initially.
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· Go to the website: https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/epay/welcome.do?lang=en
· Read the instructions on each page, and click “Continue” to proceed
· You will reach Online payment page, there select the “Immigration” link, followed by “Right of Permanent Residence Fee”
· You need to put in the no. Of people you paying for in the box near Right of Permanet residence fee.
· The page will then ask you to log in and pay, click on that
· Log in and pay.
· Proceed to pay your fees by selecting “Pay” and then follow the instructions to pay with a credit card
• Once the payment process is complete, the web site will display your official receipt in PDF format. Download this pdf reciept and upload that into your cic account, transmit the pdf reciept that you just got and ensure that you compelete this process.

Payment for RPRF only is not on the table.

 

[HFL2018]

It changes to "Your application is in progress"

Thanks for this. But I think it says ‘your application is in progress...and also ‘your background check is in progress.....right from the beginning.

 

[Swordwater]

Use a GTB card. Google cic online payment. Follow the link, select Immigration, the Right of Permenent Residence Fee, then create an account, login and select quantity, then pay.

Online Payment Manage Account | View all receipts | FAQ Complete your application before paying the fees online. The payer's name will appear on the receipt. The name on the receipt does not have to be the same as the one on the application form. We accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express. Please select the required services. Citizenship Immigration Access to Information (ATI) If you have already submitted an ATI request and an officer has requested that you pay the fee, please pay the ATI fee online here. To submit a new ATI request and pay the application fee at the same time, please visit the ATIP at IRCC website.
This is so confusing, no rprf payment only. I did create an account.

 

[EE456]

Thanks for this. But I think it says ‘your application is in progress...and also ‘your background check is in progress.....right from the beginning.

I'm referring to the background section.

First it's "We are processing your background check" "your application is in progress"

Then it's "Your application is in progress. We will let you know when we start your background check" "your application is in progress"

 

[Atuli]

August 23 AOR and MEP in Sep 18.[/QUOTE

August 23 AOR and MEP in Sep 18.

my AOR 22Aug and MEP is 17Sep

 

[Swordwater]

https://eservices.cic.gc.ca/epay/order.do?category=8
I just found this link from Canada visa thread of 2017 concerning RPRF payment only, the current IRCC directory doesn't have it.
I'm going to use this one today but should I pay twice--490 each or once-x2? There are two upload placeholders on the eAPR, one for PA and another for dependent. If I pay once. I. E 980CAD, should I upload one receipt twice? I don't get it, don't know how the receipt looks.

 

[Swordwater]

Makes me all the more wonder why only the PA in our case was asked to pay the fee but not the dependent.

Hey, what is your current situation? Have you communicated with IRCC? I think you should pay for two adults if that is your case and merge the receipt with a letter of explanation and upload immediately. Don't pay for one adult when there is another adult on your application.

 

[Abdulkadir j]

THIS COURT’S JUDGMENT is that:

1. The decision is set aside and the matter referred back for redetermination by a different decision-maker in conformity with these reasons.
   
   
   
   
2. There is no question to certify.
   

 

[Yemidd]

Sharing some useful info here:

Visa Office

There has been an obsession of finding which visa office the application is at. Many threads on this forum start with explaining how to find your visa office. Let's get to the crux of it. Finding the visa office was very relevant pre- express entry. Even after the introduction of express entry in 2015, the same practice was followed which usually was for the paper based application, but that is no longer the case. Earlier all application followed the following trajectory:

Central Intake Office - Case Processing Centre - Local Visa Office

However, this has radically changed and for all express entry, all application follow the following:

1. Central Intake Office - The R10 (completeness check) is done at the Central Intake Office for all classes (FSW / PNP / CEC). Now even the criminality and medicals are done at CIO.

2. Case Processing Centre - There are 4 case processing offices of IRCC, which are as follows:

Sydney, Nova Scotia - Seals with the following:

• provincial Nominee Program (PNP) – Non-Express Entry applications
• Centralized Intake Office – Immigrant Investor Program (IIP)
  
• Centralized Intake Office – Quebec Skilled Workers (QSW)
  
• Centralized Intake Office – Start Up Business Class
• Centralized Intake Office – Self Employed (SE)
• Centralized Intake Office – Quebec Business Class (QBC)
• Centralized Intake Office – Atlantic Immigration Pilot Program

Now has started doing eligibility for EE applications in limited numbers.

Vegreville, Alberta
Deals with Specialized permanent resident application. Those following in the category of Medical needs, work permits, work permits for spouses, study permits, co-op permits. EE applications which have a downgraded category.

This is the place where you EE application will land if any of the members in the application have a medical condition. This is where determinations of refusal, monitoring etc are made.

Now has started doing eligibility for EE applications in limited numbers.

Mississauga, Ontario
Only deals with family class PR applications.
No EE applications are dealt here so far.

Ottawa, Ontario
This is the most important processing office for all EE, and it is also the Local Visa Office for in-land applicants and those applying from USA.

Local Visa Office - This is the office where you will be asked to submit your passport after your application has been approved. Usually the consulate in your home country.

These days all application after starting at CIO (where R10 is met), either start the processing of eligibility at CIO itself, or move to CPC (wither Ottawa, Sydney, or Vegreville), or are straight sent to the LVO. The trend has been to complete most of the processing between CIO and CPC. Since the applications are electronically stored, there is no movement of physical files.

SUGGESTION - There is no point sending emails to ask which VO your application is at, as that process is moot since the eligibility can even start at CIO. So save yourself some time and efforts and also save the human resources of IRCC and stop sending emails. Even if you know which VO your application is at, it means nothing. Most applications which are processed within weeks and get PPR, are processed at CIO, and this is a much faster way.

A few applications will see eligibility passed, and then go to not started when the application is sent to the LVO. This is because the final review is done at the LVO, and the local agent may decide to conduct additional review, or identification before the eligibility is finally set to PASSED.


Tracking your application

Unfortunately the only thing that you see is your MyCIC account. There has been a growing trend of speculation where change of status on MyCIC has been attributed to eligibility being passed, etc. The whole NA, IP IP2 is speculation and has no bearing on determining which stage your application is at. While any change of status is a good sign, but merely relying on NA and IP is not the correct way.

Most applicants will find it irrelevant, as their applications will be processed and approved within the first 3-4 months. It is those who wait for more than 4 months, where things go crazy as they keep relying on NA, IP etc, and see no movement or progress. Many other are stuck on so called IP2, and the PPR never seems to come.

So put these speculative theories to rest. As per the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, regulations and the ministeral instructions every application goes through the following stages:

R10 (Completeness check)
Medicals
Criminality
A11.2 Eligibility (The most important stage)
Security

To read more on each stage click here. While most applicants will not need to go this deep, but for those who have concerns about the application or it is taking too long should see which stage they are at. Also, the only way to determine the stage is by GCMS notes. To read more on GCMS notes, see the thread here.

ECAS (Electronic Client Application Status) -

This was the most important tool pre EE to track an application and provided much more in-depth status than what MyCIC does. However, after the IRCC moved to the Global Case Management System (AKA GCMS) applications are no longer linked to ECAS.

So there is no point going there and checking.

Letter of Explanation -
As the name suggests, the LoE is exact what it sounds like. It is not an idea for the documents and you do not have to explain each document you are submitting in your application.

The simple rules to follow for LoE -

• Should be 1-2 pages in length. If you cannot explain it in 1-2 pages, it is probably not worth it.
  
• Only use LoE to explain an issue. Eg. you could not obtain a reference letter on letterhead, could not meet PoF 6 months avg balance, seeking exemption or extension from PCC, or to explain something in your application which is not clear.
  
• IRCC Agents do read LoE, but if its too long and not to the point, it loses its importance.
• You DO NOT need an index for your documents. There are placeholders for the documents just put each document there and when it is stored on the IRCC system it is names and stored in an organized way.

THESE ARE MY VIEWS AND YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SUBSCRIBE TO THESE. IF YOU HAVE CONTRARY VIEWS, JUST OGNORE IT AND DO WHAT YOUR CONSULTANT ASKED YOU, OR WHAT YOU DEEM FIT.

Thanks for your sharing this, however I already raised CSE to know my visa office and also sent a mail to cpc Ottawa for this. I guess it will just be ignored.

 

[papan5069]

Hi,

after waiting and trying for 1 month, yesterday got connected to an agent at IRCC over phone.

She mentioned that in my case all documents are in line, everything looks fine. They have not yet assigned any visa office and the file is in Ottawa. She also said that its been .2 months and we can expect some changes and movement after November and my case is well within the time limit.

AOR: 19 Aug
Remedical request 30 Aug
Remedical done 6 sept
Medical passed 11 Sept
Background check yet to start

 

[jass_1992]

AOR- 27 Aug
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[janepham]

Just to divert our attention a bit from the long wait but when do you guys actually plan to do the soft/hard landing once getting the PPRs? I was considering Apr/May when it's not too cold, and booking my unpaid leave to stay there for a few months to observe the life and the job market.

 

[papan5069]

Just to divert our attention a bit from the long wait but when do you guys actually plan to do the soft/hard landing once getting the PPRs? I was considering Apr/May when it's not too cold, and booking my unpaid leave to stay there for a few months to observe the life and the job market.

Hi,

Im considering complete landing. Initially i thought of doing a soft landing but after my discussion with some seniors, I understood that everyone is not that lucky to get interviews in that soft landing period. And employers are now considering candidates who are physically present in Canada.

So, i changed my mind and thought of landing permanently. also, just a note that the recruitment is at peak during Jan mid to March.

 

[janepham]

Hi,

Im considering complete landing. Initially i thought of doing a soft landing but after my discussion with some seniors, I understood that everyone is not that lucky to get interviews in that soft landing period. And employers are now considering candidates who are physically present in Canada.

So, i changed my mind and thought of landing permanently. also, just a note that the recruitment is at peak during Jan mid to March.

Interesting note on the peak recruitment period - does this apply to most of the industries or only a few? And which city will you be staying, just out of curiosity? I plan to find jobs in the financial services/investment in Toronto, counting my chances haha.

 

[papan5069]

Interesting note on the peak recruitment period - does this apply to most of the industries or only a few? And which city will you be staying, just out of curiosity? I plan to find jobs in the financial services/investment in Toronto, counting my chances haha.

Regarding the recruitment period I got to know these from some seniors and from the blogs over the net. My field is electrical engg. And Im planning for british Columbia. Although it is not fixed but yes for now thats my choice. For you I think Toronto will be the best choice. However, I have very little knowledge on the financial line and hope somebody from the forum may put in their experiences.