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Are we sure the Bot updates in a timely manner? I see Blaine dates have moved to beyond Jan 2025 (earlier it was Dec 2024). I dont see any updates on the handle though

I understand it can be in different airports. But it seems that the US side of the interview can happen only when you are flying to the US, but we dont have any plans to fly in the forthcoming future. We typically drive down to Seattle and cross land border, thats why we need Nexus. So...

I am in the same boat. Would prefer to do it in Blaine, but it says booked up till Dec 31st. Let me know what you find out

Now the appointments at Blaine says its full through Dec 31, 2024, but again no option to chose a date beyond that. Has anyone tried reserving at the Nexus Enrolment Center in Blaine? Any tricks on when I should look to register? Or is it just better to do it in airport in Vancouver?

Same here. I am trying to schedule in Blaine, but it doesnt show the option to Book appointment. Just says that its full through Nov 30. Does it mean we can book appointments only x months into the future?

Thanks. Ours got conditionally approved yesterday. We live in the greater Vancouver area. For interviews, I am looking for guidance - YVR or Blaine center? Where are appointments quicker

Hello, we are family of 4 , applied in August 2023. It says "Pending Review" still . Whats the typical timeline from application to conditional approval?

Hello, we got the invitation to apply for parents PR. Is there any considerations (advantage / disadvantage) in having spouse as a co-signer ? Trying to take a simplified option.

Hello, I am applying for visitor visa for my mother on the IRCC portal. There is a section that asks for mother's parents (my grandparents). My grandmother doesnt have a last name / surname. What is the convention, what should be entered in that field in such cases?

Congratulations ! - Where do you track this status? I am checking on BLS website : and it just says Processing at Consulate General. Mine was in person submission at Vancouver BLS on 14 April

Nice, congratulations. I hope to submit mine next week. What was your experience at BLS Surrey? Did you have to go early morning and wait in a line? I am midway between Surrey and Vancouver. Wondering which is a better option for walk-in.

Aah ok. I check on the BLS and the status says "In Transit from Consulate General to BLS Centre ". Hoping to get this soon

Question on surrender certificate. Status shows "Surrender Certificate Printed" - its been this status since ~4 days. Any idea how long it takes to get the surrender certificate in mail? Does the status change to "surrender certificate mailed"? Its with CGI Vancouver, and I live in burnaby...

Couple of questions: 1. Can anyone share how long did the surrender passport process take with CGI Vancouver? 2. Do we get back the passport with a "surrender" stamp of some sort, or is it a certificate?

I called BLS. They said if you come in person, you have to stand in line from 6 am :rolleyes: .They suggested Purolator pickup drop off instead. I opted for that. Its like 158$ for 2 applications, but I guess saves me 3-4 hours of waiting in a line. Hope things workout. They asked me to send...