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  1. GeoCanadian

    Transferring citizenship application file to another province

    Thanks for the detailed update! That's great info for others contemplating the file transfer request.
  2. GeoCanadian

    How to change address after giving citizenship test

    Hi there - you can change the address electronically, online. Here, follow this link and it will walk you through the process step by step: https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/security.do
  3. GeoCanadian

    Cancelling a PR card renewal application if Citizenship is granted first

    Hi keesio - how long did it take for your wife's PR card renewal application to be processed? Thanks...
  4. GeoCanadian

    April 2018 - Citizenship Applicant

    Greetings from Vancouver Island! I'd love to share tracking info. Please add me to the tracker id: GeoCanadian Location: Nanaimo, BC App.Type: Family of 3 Physical Presence Days: 1748 App Sent: August 07, 2018 App Recd: August 13, 2018 AOR: In Process: Test Invite: Test date: Decision Made...
  5. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Thanks, hamed! To your question: yes, I did include my family in my application from the very beginning. Having said that, you can add your spouse at any time during the application process as long as you can present proof of marriage. Also, it does not matter where your spouse resides. You, as...
  6. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Thanks N_O! You remember correctly that my wife and one of my sons were stuck in our home country due to the strike that was going on. I did investigate the possibility of them sending me their passports, then me submitting all the passports to Ottawa, after which I would send them their...
  7. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Greetings all! Our family's journey to Canadian permanent residence ended yesterday at one of the Alberta-Montana border crossing, in a truly Canadian weather conditions of -33 freezing cold. :) It took us exactly one year eight months and one week between the time I sent my application to the...
  8. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Finally submitted our passports to CPP-Ottawa! Has anyone received passports back recently (last month or so)? If so, I'd appreciate if you can let me know how long it took for them to send your passports back to you... Thanks and cheers!
  9. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Thanks Anjuki, for your reply. What I am trying to find out here is whether it is legal/permissible to submit the passports of those family members that are not in Canada to CPP-Ottawa. And, yes, they would need their passports to travel to Canada, but they would get them back with the PR visas...
  10. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Greetings all! Has anyone submitted their passports to CPP Ottawa together with the passports of their family members that were not in Canada at that time? Do you remember anyone mentioning anything like this in the forum? I am desperately looking for a possible precedence to my situation...
  11. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Thanks my friend - very helpful info! And thanks for congratulations too! All the best to all! I won't be sending in the passports till mid September then until my family is back to Canada. Will update you about the the visa and the landing procedures in a month or two. Cheers...
  12. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Greetings all! Just got a passport request few minutes ago (pls. update my info in the spreadsheet). It is signed by RK6165. :P ;D BTW, is there anyone that has gone through visa issuance recently - last couple of months? How long does it take for them to return passports from the day they...
  13. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Congrats! they are on fire today! i got it too - few minutes ago... :)
  14. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Need your help, guys! I just checked eCAS status and it says "Decision Made". Few days ago I got an email that said my application was approved (see below). Yet, I do not have passport request yet. Has this happened to anyone that the eCAS status showed decision made yet passport request arrived...
  15. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    This is what I wrote and they were kind enough to reply, albeit two weeks later and too late for me :) : "Dear Sir/Madam, It has been over 16 months since I filed my application under the FSW PhD stream. CIC website states that processing time for FSW application at CPP-Ottawa is 13 month...
  16. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Good news! I have not received passport request yet, but I received the following email in reply to my inquiry on the status of my application: "Dear Applicant, Your application was approved. You should receive instructions for a visa issuance soon. Regards, Case Processing Pilot - Ottawa |...
  17. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Silly me! :) That's why they collected $5... Thanks for explanation Aidina... I stand corrected - we did meds on May 24th and the files were electronically submitted May 28th (as per our Dr's receptionist).
  18. GeoCanadian

    Applicant from PhD program after 5 Nov, 2011 connect here to get status

    Hi guys, Just a brief recap/update on my timeline: App filed: Mar 28, 2012 PER: Apr 05, 2012 Request for documents (proof of funds): Apr 08, 2013 POF sent to CIC (via express mail): Apr 23, 2013 Med's request: May 10, 2013 RPRF pmt request: May 10, 2013 RPRF paid: May 17, 2013 eMedical sent...
  19. GeoCanadian

    All Georgians (KARTVELEBI SAKARTVELO TBILISI KARTVELI), let's help each other

    Hi there, Yes, both scripts seem to share similar characteristics. They are all very curvy in appearance. Check out Thai fonts too. They give out the same vibe. On another note - what program have you applied under? What stage are you at right now? Any connection with Georgia? Cheers...