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    H1-Alberta PNP-nominations NOV'09 and later+PCC, FBI,CIC application discussion!

    Here's Visa Office Specific Instructions for Buffalo (Checklist): http://www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLish/pdf/kits/guides/E37048.pdf
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    H1-Alberta PNP-nominations NOV'09 and later+PCC, FBI,CIC application discussion!

    Re: Birth Certificate Visa Office Specific Instructions for Buffalo: http://www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLish/pdf/kits/guides/E37048.pdf You'll find it in page 3 of the instruction: 2. IDENTITY AND CIVIL STATUS DOCUMENTS • Birth, marriage, final divorce, annulment or separation certificates for you and...
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    ONLY - Who submitted CIC-AINP(SRS-U.S. Visa Holder Category) application

    You do not have to include State PCCs in your initial aplication to Buffalo. According to CIC website, "Applicants should provide a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) certificate with fingerprints. State certificates may also be requested. The Visa Office will advise you if state...
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    H1-Alberta PNP-nominations NOV'09 and later+PCC, FBI,CIC application discussion!

    Hi Manny, I'm hoping to collect all PCCs in 2 months. FBI clearance takes 8-10 weeks (according to FBI website) and international ones sometimes take even longer. State PCCs are usually fast (I received California PCC in 4 days. But state PCCs are not required in initial CIC application.). I...
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    H1-Alberta PNP-nominations NOV'09 and later+PCC, FBI,CIC application discussion!

    No, California PCC does not require passport. If you live in California, all you need to bring to Live Scan office is Request Form, photo ID, and fee (about $50 total). You'll find more information here (including the Request Form): http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/visaimmigration.php (But again...
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    H1-Alberta PNP-nominations NOV'09 and later+PCC, FBI,CIC application discussion!

    I'm applying through immigration lawyer and the law firm wants to send state PCC to Buffalo along with my application. But as you said, state PCC is not required in the initial CIC application to buffalo. (But state PCCs are usually fast. I actually got it in 4 days. So there was no problem for...
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    H1-Alberta PNP-nominations NOV'09 and later+PCC, FBI,CIC application discussion!

    I'm also planning to send my application to Baffalo in Jan. (when I collect all PCCs) Here's my PCC timeline: 11/30/09 Applied for Japanese Police Certificate (I don't think I need this because I didn't stay in Japan for 6 months, but since this takes 2-3 months, I applied anyway.) 12/1/09...
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    H1-Alberta PNP-nominations NOV'09 and later+PCC, FBI,CIC application discussion!

    Re: For H1-Alberta PNP - nominations NOV'09 and later + Senior members for inputs! The fees have been changed. Now this fee is US$510. Immigration Fee Schedule U.S. Dollars: http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/washington/imm/fees_frais_usd.aspx
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    H1-Alberta PNP-nominations NOV'09 and later+PCC, FBI,CIC application discussion!

    Re: For H1-Alberta PNP - nominations NOV'09 and later + Senior members for inputs! Once you submit your PCCs, you do not need to worry about their expiration dates. CIC says "The certificate must have been issued no more than three months before you submit your application." So you can submit...
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    Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (H1B Holders) CIC Process

    I posted a message regarding this just yesterday. (Actually you can find it in the previous page on this thread.) Anyway, here's the link to the post...
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    Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (H1B Holders) CIC Process

    Here are links to "Statistical information: Applications processed at Canadian visa offices" Skilled worker applications received before Feb 27, 2008: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/international/02a-skilled-fed.asp Skilled worker applications received after Feb 27, 2008...
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    H1B - Alberta PNP File Number / Certificate Timeline

    Yes, it is safe to submit your CIC application to Baffalo without degree certificates and proof of funds. You don't need to submit degree certificates to CIC because AINP has already checked your employment/educational background. And proof of funds is not necessary at the time of application...
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    H1B - Alberta PNP File Number / Certificate Timeline

    Visa Office Specific Instructions for Baffalo: http://www.cic.gc.ca/EnGLish/pdf/kits/guides/E37048.pdf The website lists all the documents you need to collect for the process. Good Luck!
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    Alberta Immigrant Nominee Program (H1B Holders) CIC Process

    Congrats, bibo! Here's the link for "Statistical information: Applications processed at Canadian visa offices": http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/times/international/04-provincial.asp So, it takes about 6-10 months for Baffalo.
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    H1B - Alberta PNP File Number / Certificate Timeline

    Yes, FBI PCC is enough according to CIC instruction. The CIC website says "State certificates may also be requested. The Visa Office will advise you if state certificates are required in your case." But my immigration lawyer wants to submit both State PCC and FBI PCC with my application. It...
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    H1B - Alberta PNP File Number / Certificate Timeline

    This is the link for California PCC: http://ag.ca.gov/fingerprints/visaimmigration.php I did electronic submission (Live Scan). It took only 5-10 min to take fingerprints at Live Scan site. I paid $18 for Live Scan and $32 for record clearance (total $50).
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    H1B - Alberta PNP File Number / Certificate Timeline

    They are valid for 3 months. I had requested California PCC a week ago, and I received the result last Friday (So it took only 4 days). Now I'm waiting for FBI clearance result, but I don't know how long it will take. I have seen someone in this forum who received his/her result in 3 weeks or...
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    H1B - Alberta PNP File Number / Certificate Timeline

    Here's the instruction for FBI Identification Record Request (Fingerprinting): http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/fprequest.htm Fingerprint Form: http://www.fbi.gov/hq/cjisd/pdf/fpcardb.pdf I submitted the form to FBI along with my cover letter and payment form last week (My fingerprints were taken...