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So it's legal and acceptable to do this if you applied via the outside of Canada route? Is this method only done via an appointment with the Canadian border control in Buffalo?

Thank you for your reply! I guess we could drive to Buffalo, New York... but is that acceptable? We could go for the day... but would the border officers on the Canadian side be willing to do this for me?

Ok, originally my Canadian husband had sponsored me via the Damascus office with the outside of Canada route, but because of the closing of the embassy, my papers were sent to Israel. I got a letter from Israel this morning saying that my visa is ready to be finalized and they have requested my...

Wow that's crazy since I've already done two medicals because I was late in submitting my application the first time. I wanted to spend some time with my husband in Canada before submitting my application and a year had passed after doing my medical - I had no idea there was an expiry date and...

Hi rah, I did my medical in July 2011 - let's say they give me my visa in August - does that mean I have to redo the medical? Not sure how it works. Thanks

Thank you so much. :)

Thanks!! Actually, I meant that it might be faster for people from Israel as the VO doesn't need to run security checks outside of the country providing they haven't lived elsewhere. Israel has only taken on applicants from Cyprus (via Damascus) and Cyprus is a very small island so I wouldn't...

I called the CIC call center earlier in March and they told me that Israel had received my file on the 9th of March. They did not lie to me, so I'm sure the same applies to you too. My e-case doesn't say 'in process' just when they received my application for permanent residence (July 2011)

Thank you for your positive feedback - I would imagine it's much faster for people being sponsored in Israel as the security checks would take less time than people living in other countries. I have only lived in Cyprus, so I'm hoping it won't take that long as opposed to someone who has lived...

I'm guessing they will be able to see when you submitted your application and how long it took to reach the new VO. My e-case informs me that my application for permanent residence was received in July 2011. That's when they received the file, but they started processing (step 1) in September...

Thank you for sharing your experience with Tel Aviv!! That's amazing, four months... Wish I could find others who applied via Israel so I can compare processing times... you've given me hope!! Did they request your passport? Israel sent me an e-mail a couple of days ago stating that they...

I am sharing my story again because I have received news from the VO in Israel and would appreciate your thoughts on my individual case. Our sponsorship application was received in July 2011. We received a letter in September stating that my husband was eligible to sponsor me and that my...

I think it would be good to use this thread for Israel applicants. Anyone here sponsoring a spouse via Israel?

My visitor status is due to expire in just over a month. I need to apply to extend my status asap. We plan to do this online on the CIC website. However, they request proof of financial support. My husband is Canadian and works here... he is currently sponsoring me as his spouse and providing...

Such encouraging words... God bless you for uplifting others. :-)

anyone?

So you basically have the right to gain any information on your file? I wonder how reliable it is when the VO doesn't seem to update the system much?

I am wondering who is sponsoring a family member via Israel or someone who has finished the process and has something to share with other members that are waiting for their visas via the VO in Tel Aviv. I'm not sure what to expect with the processing times... so let's talk about it here. Cheers

Thank you for your feedback and sharing your own experience. I really don't think it's fair if all of this is based on luck. They need to organize the applications based on the date they were received. It's not fair that some people should have to wait longer than others. I know that the...

Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. I'm just relieved that the call center agent told me my application is in Israel. I'm hoping it's true and that I won't be told differently in the future. I was just wondering... what is an 'CAIPS' ? Thank you again and I wish you the best of luck...