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  1. localola

    Havana, Cuba

    Good Morning, Our status changed to "In Process" with the note saying that they started processing our application February 3rd,2014. This was updated on Saturday Feb 8, 2014 Almost finished? Localola
  2. localola

    Havana, Cuba

    I tried to reply to this post but some weird glich happened and it is lost, if it appears as a duplication I apologize. Don't be surprised if at the end of the interview your husband is told "the Official that makes the decisions is not working at the Embassy today, we will call you within 60...
  3. localola

    Havana, Cuba

    Hi my husband is from Holguin. And yours? What is your timeline?
  4. localola

    Medical

    It is currently taking up to 90 days to process medical results to the Havana Visa Office Localola
  5. localola

    Havana,Cuba Visa Office 2013 Applicants

    All the unlocked BlackBerry Bolds that I have brought down worked fine with a cubacel sim card
  6. localola

    Havana,Cuba Visa Office 2013 Applicants

    Cubacel has been known to block numbers that frequently send high amounts of text messages to their mobile clients, it is an "anti-spam" procedure that they do..... I was blocked as well last week, it lasts 7-10 days.... you get used to it...
  7. localola

    Havana,Cuba Visa Office 2013 Applicants

    Panlea can you add my info.... from my profile stats Thanks Localola
  8. localola

    Havana,Cuba Visa Office 2013 Applicants

    Don't translate any personal letters - it shows CIC that you can communicate in both languages :-) Loca Lola
  9. localola

    Havana, Cuba

    Don't translate your personal letters between you and your spouse, it shows CIC that you can communicate in both languages. Localola
  10. localola

    ECAS online is it working?

    Called the CIC Call Center just now, they're working on the problem. No confirmation on when it will be fixed.....
  11. localola

    *sigh* Here's yet another AOR question

    Regarding AORs being emailed....... Check your Junk mail folder, mine ended in there. Localola
  12. localola

    Spousal sponsorship

    I have a general question with regards to the wait after the Interview. Hubby had interview January 16 2014. After the interview he was asked for another police clearance of which he provided. All the relationship evidence that I provided was returned to him. After the interview he was told...
  13. localola

    Havana,Cuba Visa Office 2013 Applicants

    I applied May 3 2013 - a spreadsheet is a good idea
  14. localola

    Medical Exams - Cuba

    Hi, Hubby will need to phone and make an appointment. Medicals are done over 2 days. Cost is 405 CUCs payable in cash at Metropolitano Bank in Havana. If there is a dependent child noted in your application be prepared to do the medical for them too. Cost is 205 CUCs for 11 yr old and under...
  15. localola

    Havana,Cuba Visa Office 2013 Applicants

    Hi Galano1213 From the CIC website: "If you apply for permanent residence, you must have an immigration medical exam. Your dependants must also have a medical exam, even if they are not coming with you" In our case the son is 13, and we will have to pay 405 CUCs for the medical :( Localola
  16. localola

    Havana,Cuba Visa Office 2013 Applicants

    we are still waiting, Embassy contacted my husband in September, they require his son's medical even though he is remaining in Cuba. Localola
  17. localola

    May 2013 OUTLAND applications!! :)

    I was wondering if there are any May 2013 applicants from Cuba?
  18. localola

    Havana, Cuba

    Unfortunately there is a fee for the Medical - when your spouse contacts the Hospital to make the appointment it will be explained, the fees are paid at Banco Metropolitiano in Havana 405 CUCs Localola
  19. localola

    Havana, Cuba

    Good Morning, the Fees for the Medical are 405 CUCs for people 13 yrs and up, and 205 CUCs for children 12 years and under the Medicals are now done over 2 days (Fri/Sat) FYI, people from Holguin province are requested to phone on Fridays only to make the appt. November/December are now...
  20. localola

    Havana, Cuba

    Good Morning, You can get the translations completed at the New Life Mennonite Centre (Keele/Wilson area in Toronto) for $10/per page donation