***>>> January 2020 AOR <<<***

[dn3]

Hello Everyone, hope you're doing well.

I have couple of questions, appreciate your views.

For Me:-
1) I've got READY FOR VISA email last night. Next, are we just expected to drop an email to PassportSubmission@vfshelpline.com?
2) Is there a specific format that needs to be followed? Or is it something similar to "please provide instructions for two way courier service?"

For my parents:
My parents got their PPR (visitor visa) on 3rd December. The very same day we sent an email to VFS but till date we haven't heard back from them. How long does it usually take to get a reply back from VFS?
Is there anything that can be done to expedite ? We have sent out 4 chasers already on our initial email but nothing back from VFS.

Congratulations!
May I know who was your review officer (as per GCMS notes)?

 

[HosaynRaza]

PPR

Timeline
AOR: Jan 17, 2020
Visa Office: Montreal
Medical Pass: Jan 30, 2020
Biometrics Received: Feb 18, 2020
Eligibility in RR: Got to know via agent call and GCMS note that it is because job duties don't match NOC
Proactively submitted request to change NOC: June 27, 2020 (I think this wasn't considered as I was requested to submit another work reference)
ADR request: December 03, 2020 (request is for POF and new work reference letter to match NOC)
ADR submitted: December 07, 2020
ADR changed to Not Applicable: December 15, 2020
Medical Extended/Pass: December 15, 2020
Application Approved: December 15, 2020 (via agent call)
PPR: December 17, 2020
Residence: USA.

Exactly 11 months.

Thanks to everyone here for providing your insight and always sharing your stories, I've been a silent reader and learn a lot from here. Thanks, @cansha for your advice during the NOC mismatch phase.

Hello congratulations, just wondering if you're PNP-O? also can you let me know when does your COPR expires? i'm also a US resident AOR Feb 10 2020

 

[hopefulnewbie]

Hello congratulations, just wondering if you're PNP-O? also can you let me know when does your COPR expires? i'm also a US resident AOR Feb 10 2020

I'm FSW-O. I don't know when COPR expire yet, I sent my passport and waiting to receive it back.

 

[HosaynRaza]

I'm FSW-O. I don't know when COPR expire yet, I sent my passport and waiting to receive it back.

appreciate your prompt response. Would be really helpful if you update us when you receive your passports

 

[hopefulnewbie]

appreciate your prompt response. Would it be really helpful if you update us when you receive your passports

Sure!

 

[a2g]

Hello @legalfalcon

I have received an answer to my webform today stating: The security background verification is currently valid.

In a previous webform response it stated that The security background verification is in process.

Does this mean that my security is passed? Knowing that my eligibility and criminality has been passed as per my GCSM notes.

Thank you !

 

[mlcanada]

Anybody awaiting PPR with AOR date earlier than 20 Jan 20 and US resident ?
My AOR date is 13-Jan-20 , OINP candidate , Visa office - CIO Sydney

 

[Yggdrasha]

Hello Everyone, hope you're doing well.

I have couple of questions, appreciate your views.

For Me:-
1) I've got READY FOR VISA email last night. Next, are we just expected to drop an email to PassportSubmission@vfshelpline.com?
2) Is there a specific format that needs to be followed? Or is it something similar to "please provide instructions for two way courier service?"

For my parents:
My parents got their PPR (visitor visa) on 3rd December. The very same day we sent an email to VFS but till date we haven't heard back from them. How long does it usually take to get a reply back from VFS?
Is there anything that can be done to expedite ? We have sent out 4 chasers already on our initial email but nothing back from VFS.

Congratulations again buddy

If anybody can share some info about the question asked here regarding VFS passport submission will be very helpful!!

 

[timuster]

Hey guys,

I just got a request letter from the CIC stating:

"As you have resided in the USA for 6 months or more, you must provide a scanned copy of an original FBI clearance certificate."

I had already sent the FBI clearance certificate when I had applied back in January 2020 - my AOR is of January 25, 2020. I know that it has been more than 6 months since my AOR, but is it normal to get a request a second time?

 

[Socceros]

Got a GU awhile ago. AOR 21st Jan, FSW-O, VO: Ottawa, anyone else getting a GU today or its system glitch.

jan 3 rd aor several ghost updates lately i believe all glitches still waiting

 

[Snagh]

Hey guys,

I just got a request letter from the CIC stating:

"As you have resided in the USA for 6 months or more, you must provide a scanned copy of an original FBI clearance certificate."

I had already sent the FBI clearance certificate when I had applied back in January 2020 - my AOR is of January 25, 2020. I know that it has been more than 6 months since my AOR, but is it normal to get a request a second time?

Was your criminality still pending? Which VO is this? I have heard about this once before. Unfortunately, if they have requested for it, you have no option but to provide them with a new certificate. Don't worry, there's probably nothing abnormal with your application, could have been asked at the officer's discretion.

 

[timuster]

Was your criminality still pending? Which VO is this? I have heard about this once before. Unfortunately, if they have requested for it, you have no option but to provide them with a new certificate. Don't worry, there's probably nothing abnormal with your application, could have been asked at the officer's discretion.

Well yes, the only thing that showed as 'done' in the portal were the Biometrics and Medical. Everything else was shown as pending. I do not know what my VO is - how do I check?

There should be no issues uploading the PDF version of the letter that the FBI sends, right? Or do I need to scan the physical letter that I get in the mail?

 

[Snagh]

Well yes, the only thing that showed as 'done' in the portal were the Biometrics and Medical. Everything else was shown as pending. I do not know what my VO is - how do I check?

There should be no issues uploading the PDF version of the letter that the FBI sends, right? Or do I need to scan the physical letter that I get in the mail?

The PDF version has worked. But I'm not sure for if they have specifically asked for .scanned copy of an original FBI clearance certificate, you should probably do just that. You may ask legalfalcon to be sure.

You can check the VO and even the latest status of eligibility, criminality and security via a webform or by ordering GCMS notes. The portal doesn't reflect the three statuses accurately.

 

[legalfalcon]

Hello @legalfalcon

I have received an answer to my webform today stating: The security background verification is currently valid.

In a previous webform response it stated that The security background verification is in process.

Does this mean that my security is passed? Knowing that my eligibility and criminality has been passed as per my GCSM notes.

Thank you !

YEs, your security has passed. If the webform response states that the verifications are currently valid, “valid” here indicates, that the documents required for the specific stage are “legal, not expired, and accepted by IRCC,” and no further input is required by the applicant. See https://bit.ly/3p0YzBa

 

[caipsnotes]

Hello @legalfalcon

I have received an answer to my webform today stating: The security background verification is currently valid.

In a previous webform response it stated that The security background verification is in process.

Does this mean that my security is passed? Knowing that my eligibility and criminality has been passed as per my GCSM notes.

Thank you !

The security background verification is currently valid. This does mean that your security has concluded and passed. You don't need Gcms Notes again just to validate as the web form response here is good enough. All the best