AINP H1B Program - CIC (sent)- Medical (sent) - Waiting for Passport request

[Retro]

Here's an approx timeline for my case,

AINP sent to CIC: 2nd March
AOR/Med recd: 18th May
Medicals Sent: 2nd June
State Police certs requested: 26th June
State Police certs mailed: 25th July

I am still waiting for my passport request from CIC. The problem is that I have to leave the U.S before my visa expires within the next 15 days. I emailed CIC if a file can be transferred and they said they don't do that on an applicant's request and take the decision on a file transfer themselves, and that the only option the applicant has is to request a withdrawal of his application and to reapply for the process in his home country.

I am not sure whether moving back home would be a good idea at this stage of the process and I am running out of options of extending my stay here in the U.S. Should I just notify the CIC office of an address change to my home country and let them decide? Would this give them a reason to refuse my application? Any help/suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[J1visa]

Keep your plan as it could be. You can still use your friends' address in the US for all contacts. If it is possible you should file form I-539 (cost only $300) for extending current status or change your status to B2. You can do online, it is quite easy. In the waiting time (3-4 months) you are legal in the US with pending status and waiting for CIC Canada.

 

[srini_72]

Folks,

Today, I received a letter from New York Consulate and they are requesting my Florida PCC and RPRF.

The following are the exact words:

"Further processing of your immigration application requires the following document or information to be submitted to our
office as soon as possible. We strongly encourage you to submit these documents in one package, whenever possible, to
the consulate general in new york. All documents have to be submitted by mail. Be sure to quote your file number on all
documents you submit to the consulate. You must advise this office immediately in writing of any change in your
civil status or family composition (i.e. marriage, divorce, birth etc) or mailing address.
(NOTE : documents not in english or french must be accompanied by certified translation)

- Original police certificates from State of Florida for yourself.

- The following fees are outstanding : Right of Permanent Resident Fee.

Please provide within 60 days from the date of this letter, the information/documentation requested above. If you fail to
submit the information and/or documents listed above withing 60 days, no reminder will be sent to you and your
application will be assessed on the basis of the information that is already on file. This may result in the refusal of your
application.

This office does not acknowledge receipt of documents. If you have complied with all instructions and undertaken
all steps, allow 90 days before requesting status of your application.

Consul General
Immigration"


srini