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Goal7354 said:Hi Folks,
I sent my completed documents via Aramax on 01 Aug 2011 from Dubai, and delivered to KRSZWDA Citizenship on 4th Aug 2011.
Category - FSW1
NOC Code - 1122
Visa Office - Abu Dhabi
IELTS - Included
PCC - Included
I need your advise on my following queries at this time -
1) I see that 336 applications (under NOC 1122) have already been received as on Aug 4 - I would like to know does this number suggests the no. of applications received at their office OR the total number of application duly secreend and OKed by them ? I guess in the later case, does CIC would have informed all these 336 applicants already that their application is received and under process with them ?
I believe, this number suggests 'Number of complete applications' received by CIC (that means doc checklist for these docs is fine). In the forum, there is another viewpoint as well that for these many apps CC/BD has been charged and CIC has received more than 336 apps (may be cap is already full) for which they have to start processing and include in the count. So, still it is not clear what exactly the numbers represent.
2) Since I made fees payment through Bank draft, wherein the bank already debited the money from my account at the time of issuing the draft, how would I know as & when CIC enchases that amount ?
You have to call the customer care of your bank (after 3-4 weeks) to know the status. they can check if the DD was en-cashed by Bank's Canadian counterpart and then let you know the status.
3) what are the next steps for me - when do I get to hear from CIC (on file number or otherwise) ? Do I receive an email or postal letter ?
You will receive an email (PER/NER) from CIC if you have mentioned your email ID while filling the app. it will take 2-3 months.
4) With the new processing process, how long is the wait time these days to hear from CIC, the first time ? Days? Weeks? Months? Years ? ;D
2-3 months
Since I am new to this forum, request you to update the spreadsheet.
I am really hoping that my application makes it to the cap. Good luck to everyone too !!!