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  1. fibud

    Is complaining about the visa officer a good idea?

    I would recommend writing both your experiences with the IO to the Program Manager in Accura: Mr. Mark Giralt. As it has been almost a year since the interview took plave, it would be wise to also briefly discuss the concerns you had about the inappropriate behaviour - ie. were uncertain how...
  2. fibud

    Thread for applications sent JANUARY 2010

    hello all, just thought i would share some info. about the CSQ for those applying through QC: I called MICC today as it has been 20 business days since i submitted my partner's CSQ application and found out that they did issue it on April 9, 2010 but had entered the wrong postal code in their...
  3. fibud

    Thread for Febuary applications

    hello all, just thought i would share some info. about the CSQ: I called MICC today as it has been 20 business days since i submitted my partner's CSQ application and found out that they did issue it on April 9, 2010 but had entered the wrong postal code in their system. Thankfully they send a...
  4. fibud

    What does "have been lawfully admitted to Canada" mean?

    You are ok to submit through Buffalo as you are currently on a valid legal student visa for a period of 1 year. However if the PR is not issued by Septemeber 2010 you may have to leave the country - although you can still apply to extend or change your status.
  5. fibud

    Q about statutory declaration

    letters from friends and/or family should be originals and signed by the person but they do not require a notary's signature. i know statutory declaration makes you think otherwise - but i know several applicants, including myself who just submitted signed letters from 3-5 friends/family - no...
  6. fibud

    Thread for Febuary applications

    compuadnet & Dralon I dropped off our MICC forms on March 22, 2010 - 22 days ago - and no CSQ yet! They have charged the $250 about 2 weeks ago.......I live in Montreal and its taking longer than I thought that's forsure! I also recommend that you fax or send a copy of your CSQ to the federal...
  7. fibud

    police clearance not received yet? please help

    send what you have - and include proof of the Mexcian PC requests (copy of prints or courier tracking number) or simply state that it was applied for on DATE and that you will forward them upon receiving them!
  8. fibud

    questions from your experience

    Hello Sandra, You are applying outland forsure, but the first step will be to submit the CPC-M in Ontario. This is the first step where you will approved as a sponsor. Then the application will be forwarded to the Federal visa office in Pretoria. Option C print out is not a requirement for...
  9. fibud

    Quebec spouse applicant FBI clearance

    Beshoo is right - you can submit to CPC-M without police certificates as CPC-M is focused on the sponsor not the sponsored person - just note that you will need them before Buffalo can compltete the processing of your file. you can simply state that PCs are "to follow" and if you have any proof...
  10. fibud

    Thread for applications sent JANUARY 2010

    Congrats usagi! I hope this means we will receive the CSQ before the week is through! fingers crossed for everyone to have speedy processing times :D
  11. fibud

    Common Law Application Question

    you can put everything together after your application forms as proof of your relationship (letters, rental agreements, phone bills, joint bank accounts, etc. etc.)
  12. fibud

    Question on Sponsorship Application

    the Option C has more detailed breakdown of earnings compared to NOA so I would call CRA to request the Option C print out!
  13. fibud

    Receipt IMM 5401

    if you are paying your application fee for the first submission then yes, you have no Client ID number to include, and the information requested should be your sponsor's info.
  14. fibud

    Address Labels

    that depends on what your spouse indicated on her forms as the mailing address. double check what you have indicated on her IMM0008 Generic form (#14)
  15. fibud

    E-CAS Update using e-CAS Tracker

    what information are you providing when completing the information? You have to go to the following site: https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/?app=ecas&lang=en once you agree to the conditions, for Identification Type you can use the Receipt number from the application fee you submitted online...
  16. fibud

    Thread for Febuary applications

    Victory! You are correct, RCMP police checks in Canada you are not to obtain unless the visa office specifically requests it. They do their own check, and will only request it if there criminals with the same name as you.
  17. fibud

    Thread for applications sent JANUARY 2010

    Re: Objection Hi Jaybee, Not sure which form you mean, or if you mean all the forms....can you clarify? If you mean the Declaration of Common-law Union, complete a new form with your common-law partner as this form is to be signed in front of a public notary! The remaining forms, assuming...
  18. fibud

    common-law partners to married status

    I would write a cover letter to explain that since the time of your application, you have married your spouse. Include a copy (or certified copy depending on the visa office requirements) of your marriage certificate and any pictures you have from the wedding/reception. I also recommend having...
  19. fibud

    a quick question

    NY is usually about 15 working days - it should not take more than 30 working days for the passport to be returned - it will most likely be about 15 days, even less seeing as you provided a courier envelope!
  20. fibud

    Address Labels

    hi richtea, yes, this means that you should include 8 labels with the address you wish to receive communication from (do not stick them anywhere, they will be for the immigration office to use when sending back correspondence about your case). check your application forms for which address you...