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only an fyi since mostly ppl here are on h1b - who knows, they 'fast-forward' all h1b toward PR...

Guys: Check it out... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/04/09/us/politics/09immig.html?scp=7&sq=&st=nyt

Nix1: You will have to make the photocopy of the notarized bc and notarized it (again) and send. The purpose of the notarized document is to ensure the photocopy is the same as true copy/original. This way, you keep the original (the translated, notarized copy) and you can send the photocopy...

I believe, there is no explicit rules that say you have to stay in h1b status throughout CIC process. Some members here opted to go back to their countries after AOR - and once they go back, they're no longer in h1b status.. Through earlier post, some said we have to notify both Alberta and...

I think there is no rule saying 30 days or so, you just have to transfer your h1b asap. Or... change status to F1 (or any other status - tourist, etc) and expect to stay here during the CIC process... This is what I'm doing currently, and I'm waiting for my F1 approval since my h1b will expire...

Congrats Inge: So, average so far takes about ~ 2 months to get AOR from submission, if no documents are returned... If so, I should be getting mine around mid April... Good luck to all.

sent to CIC: 2/09/09 CIC received: 2/10/09 CIC returned the application: 2/17/09 for I-797s and I-94 sent back to CIC: 2/18/09 along with I-797s CIC received 2nd time: 2/19/09 check encashed: 2/25/09 NO FSW Good luck to all.

email2kale: Look at the update on the site - I believe this is a new requirement as of the updated page is 02/19/09. Previously, the state certificate is not required... I submitted both state certificate and FBI clearance for US.

All: Just want to inform you - I called BofA - they said my money orders have been cleared yesterday (2/25). I am requesting copies of the images. CIC returned my application on 2/17 -- requesting for more I-797s and I-94. I sent it back the next day. Good luck to all.

When is your H1b expires? Also, in I-797, the lower portion is the I-94... I submitted 3 pages of I-797 (with I-94 attached) and my original I-94 from my arrival in the US. One member submitted all his I-797s but still get his returned. He thought CIC overlooked the paper - another thing...

Jay007: Just a question... did you initially include your copy of I-797 and I-94 card? Because I initially included my I-797 but only the last one (valid from 9/08 - 5/09). Some other member had his I-797 expire on 4/09 and got inquired as well. Let me know. Thanks.

CIC responded via regular mail. No email. I just sent all my I-797s to them and my I-94 cards today. CIC should receive it by tomorrow. I sent my application to CIC on 2/10 and I received their response yesterday (2/17). If you haven't heard anything from them within a week or so, I...

All: CIC returned my application forms. They request more evidence that I have been lawfully admitted to USA for a period of at least one year. And they have checkbox and checked for I-94 card as well as I-797 for H1b status. My H1b was from 9/2008 to 5/2009 -- (this is my 3rd one). I...

Jay: When did you send your application to CIC? How many days until you get it return to you?

I'm still with H1b status working for same employer. I have filed paperwork 2 weeks ago to change status to F1 and start school on March 30. Hope everything goes as planned. As reporting to CIC - it doesn't say anywhere (black and white) to always update CIC other than our mailing address...

1. Ok - so, getting medical is only done if CIC ask us to do so. So, this is pretty clear. 2. As for changing status, even in the AINP letter I received, any change of employment must notify AINP and CIC - I will notify both AB and CIC once my status change to F1 is success. This is the only...

I think it's only good for Alberta provinces... It said AINP on the letter-head. AB is really getting to get IT hub for the provinces...

1. I looked at CIC site and it said, medical is valid for 12 months... Validity You can only use your examination results in your application for 12 months from when you had the examination. If you are not admitted to Canada as a permanent resident within this time, you will be required to...

Akk: I will have the same problem as you do - My H1b will expire May '09 - and I just sent all my doc to CIC 2 days ago - In the mean time, I have applied for change of status to F-1. Hope my change of status goes well, and I can wait for AOR + Medical + final process here in the US w/o having...

Just sent all AINP nomination paperworks + FBI + State Certificate + all documents to CIC. Will post timeline and all CIC inquiries if any. Good luck to all.