All AORs received in April 2015, lets connect here and share updates & timelines

[fl_pie]

congrats fl_pie...are you inside or outside Canada?

Thanks! I'm outside Canada.

 

[YamPower]

Thanks! I'm outside Canada.

Awww, this gives us so much hope!

 

[shirebikes]

Thanks! I'm outside Canada.

what was your VO?

 

[gary.bhanot]

Just got an email from CIC that my application has been updated. But i don't see anything. I applied under FSW on 21st

 

[terulinkarezinka]

Just got an email from CIC that my application has been updated. But i don't see anything. I applied under FSW on 21st

That happens every time immigration officer opens your application. It means they are working on your file even though you can't see any progress.

 

[gary.bhanot]

So, i get another email within an hour of previous update email and this time i saw they have requested the passport and biodata.

 

[Asivad Anac]

So, i get another email within an hour of previous update email and this time i saw they have requested the passport and biodata.

Congratulations!!! Sounds like a PPR! Please confirm if it is...

 

[hemanth1983]

Hi - I got my PNP in Mar 2015 and I applied in EE in Apr and I got my AOR in Apr 7 2015..
When I applied for my PNP and when I submitted my EE Application I was not married and I got married on Apr 22. My Application was locked after I submitted my application..

I could not find a way to communicate my marital status change back to CIC, On May 14th, I got a email from CIC to submit Schedule 4 & 4a forms and upload to my profile..Schedule 4 is applicable for Nominee programs and schedule 4a is for nomination acquired through Business programs..

Instead of uploading schedule 4a form, I wrote a explanation letter that it is not applicable for me and also mentioned a IMPORTANT Note that my Marital status has been changed to Married from Apr 22..I believe my additional docs were accepted...

Will there be any issue now that my application is in progress but my marital status has changed..Even though i already I notified CIC about my status change, I am not sure if that is the right way to provide update..

Can anyone advice, how to communicate my marital status change to CIC, if my mode of communication was wrong...

Below is my current status.

Application/profile status Open
Review of eligibility Review in Progress
Review of medical results Passed
Review of submitted documents Provided
Scheduling an interview Not needed at this time
A background check is needed In Progress
A final decision has been reached Not Started

 

[gary.bhanot]

This is what the email says, So seems like a PPR.

STEP 2: PASSPORT(S), PHOTOS AND BIO DATA REQUEST
Determine if you are a citizen of a country that is required to obtain a visa to visit Canada or that is
exempt from obtaining a visa to visit Canada under Section 190 of the Immigration and Refugee
Protection Regulations (IRPR). Consult the CIC webpage :
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp#exemptions
If you are required to obtain a visa:
 We require a valid passport for you and all accompanying family members. Passports must be
submitted together. Each passport must be valid at least six months have at least two blank visa
pages. If there are children included in your passport there must be two blank visa pages for them as
well. Please note that a Confirmation of Permanent Residence (IMM 5688) and visa cannot be issued
to holders of Diplomatic, Official or Military passports. You must obtain an ordinary passport.
 We require 2 Immigration size photos with the specifications listed on the following link:
(http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/3998E_tempA.pdf). Photos are required for you and for
each accompanying family member.
 Please complete the Bio Data form included at the end of this letter.
Please note that CPC-Ottawa does not send out passports outside of North America. If you or any of your
family members are residing outside North America and you are unable to send your/their passport(s) to
Canada and/or to provide a return mailing address in North America, contact us at CPC-CTDOttawa@cic.gc.ca
or by fax at 613-946-6059 so that we can make arrangements to print visas at another
office.

 

[Asivad Anac]

It sure is! Congratulations once again!

Can you share your MyCIC and ECAS timeline in detail...

 

[esantos]

Congratulations Gary!! ;D

 

[gary.bhanot]

Hey Guys, thanks.. !!

They have asked me to submit photos, but the ones i have are stamped with Nov 2014 Date. The link provided in the email doesn't say anything about the date that if it has to be 6 month old or completely new. What do you think.

As for my timelines, I had applied for my EE on 22st April and got the AOR same day. My medical was attached along with the AOR (upfront done couple of days before 22nd as far as i remember). It was updated almost in a week and the same day my background check was turned to in progress. I did not hear anything from CIC until today and ironically my ECAS and myCIC still havent changed at all. Everything is in progress and even ECAS says Application received.

 

[Conor9900]

Good for you Gary. I would get updated photos, it may not be specified in the letter but I think it is a requirement on the photo specs page of the CIC website. Can you confirm if you applied for PR from inside Canada or outside of Canada?

 

[gary.bhanot]

Yeah, i wouldnt take a risk either... I will mail everything on monday.

There were a lot of speculations about the Education section (selecting 2+ or not). I will create another thread about my experience so far and that might help others.. STay tuned guys, Its our turn now. People who applied in april should hear good news anytime now.

 

[wyueshen]

Congrats Gary. I got my AOR almost the same time (April 24). Do you mind if I ask whether you a single applicant or with family members? Did you apply inland? Thanks