I can't comment on whether it is received or not but as far as calling from out of the country it doesn't seem to work any way I tried. Direct phone call, Skype, using a VPN showing I am in Canada, some how their system recognizes this stuff and won't let the call thru. I have heard on here that you can try to do a party call with a person in Canada from your location then try to call and add IRCC to the conversation. That way you would be able to speak to them from outside Canada. Worth a try. Otherwise add a person in Canada as your representative, have them call IRCC and ask your Q's for you.