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  1. IslandAnnie

    Access to Info request taking more than 30 days

    Any one have a request for notes that has taken more than 30 days without them notifying you that it will take longer? From what I understand, they have 30 days to provide your information unless they let you know that they need an extension of that time. I ordered notes from CIC on June 6 and...
  2. IslandAnnie

    VO Processing times have been updated

    The VO processing times have been updated with end of 2012 data. Ottawa has increased from 12 to 13 months :(
  3. IslandAnnie

    US Health Saving Account

    My husband and I both have money in US Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and are aware that withdrawal of those funds (for non-medical use) will be subject to US tax and 20% withdrawal penalty. However, I think I recall hearing that after my husband's PR is approved and we are both living in...
  4. IslandAnnie

    Sponsor approval in 6 days!!!

    I am in complete shock.. My application was received in Mississauga on Friday..(yes! last Friday Nov 23) and today I received AOR and Sponsor APPROVAL letter .. an astounding 6 days! I have checked the emails about 10 times just to believe it's true...
  5. IslandAnnie

    Outland - Will Mississauga know?

    I think I need some reassurance here.... I wrote "Family - Spousal" on the outside of my envelope to Mississauga, but I did not note that the application was Outland. Will they identify as Outland from the barcodes, etc. when it is opened? or will it get into the much longer Inland sponsor...
  6. IslandAnnie

    Immigration Photos HELP - anything on the back??

    Hi all! Really need your help here.. we are doing a US Outland application and finally have everything together!! ..but I cannot find information anywhere in the Guides or Appendix B, or here on this forum, about what (if anything) should be on the back of the 4 immigration photos for my...
  7. IslandAnnie

    FBI Fingerprint current wait times?

    The FBI website says processing is taking 5-6 weeks. My husband submitted his fingerprints just over 6 weeks ago, and nothing yet...we don't see that our credit card has been charged yet, either. Anyone else done FBI fingerprint check in the past couple of months? How long did it take? Does...
  8. IslandAnnie

    Courier to Mississagua from US

    I'm sure the address shown on the Guide is only for mailed applications (as it is a box number), but I can't seem to find the physical address for a courier package. Also, does anyone have advice on what is the cheapest courier option from the US? I looked at overnight from Seattle to...
  9. IslandAnnie

    US Appendix A checklist - Non-accompanying child

    I have a question I hope someone can help me with... on the USA Appendix A document checklist (Immigrant) #8 Children, it states "If you are divorced or separated, you must include proof that you have custody of the children, that you have fulfilled all obligation in custody agreements, and that...