Inlandappl
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- Jul 21, 2010
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- 02.07.2010
- Med's Done....
- 21.06.2010
- LANDED..........
- 15.09.2011
anyone from quebec who applied inland?
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Hi folks!
i have a question, i'm sponsering my wife now through inland process (to CIC Vigreville), she's from visa exempt country , once she got the AIP and OWP, can she travel to another country and work there while waiting on the PR ?
thanks in advance !
cheers
i have a question, i'm sponsering my wife now through inland process (to CIC Vigreville), she's from visa exempt country , once she got the AIP and OWP, can she travel to another country and work there while waiting on the PR ?
thanks in advance !
cheers
Inlandappl
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- Jul 21, 2010
- 16
- Category........
- Visa Office......
- Vegreville
- Job Offer........
- Pre-Assessed..
- App. Filed.......
- 02.07.2010
- Med's Done....
- 21.06.2010
- LANDED..........
- 15.09.2011
it is easier for people from visa exempt countries but there is a risk that she may be denied entry if she tries to come back to canada before PR....stupid bureaucracy.....villacuba said:
Not very eventful for me, nothing yet going on. I sent off my OWP, so I'll have something to do soon!
Woohoo! Finally a landed immigrant! 
It was a very stressful day though! We arrived 10 minutes in advance at Complexe Guy-Favreau. The room where the interview would be, was dark and nobody there. At 13:00, nobody showed up. We got nervous, after a few minutes still nobody. So we started to ask at the Immigration Board for refugees (or something like that, it sounded like something from CIC), but nobody knew about it. They told us we should ask at Service Canada, because it's their room. At Service Canada, nobody knew about a meeting there. Tried the CIC call centre: all lines occupied. We asked at security staff and at the front desk/reception desk, but they didn't know anything about it. They just said that usually if there's something in that room, there's a line of 50 people and today we were the only ones asking about it. We got nervous: half an hour later still nobody there, nobody in the building new what was going on, what was planned or had a phone number for the CIC Montreal office on Saint-Antoine. So we decided to go check out the office at Saint-Antoine (2 metro stations and a bit a walking further). After all the cranky personnel at Guy-Favreau we were relieved to find a very happy and comic security guard at the reception desk that pumped up our moral. He already heared our landing officer talk about people not showing up and that she realized she forgot to inform us about the change of address. So after 2 minutes in the waiting area, a woman showed up, pretty embarrassed, because indeed: she forgot to mention on the phone I would be the only one landing, so it wouldn't be at Guy-Favreau. At least we were happy that it didn't mean that we missed my landing and that the whole procedure was cancelled.
At her desk we had a very nice talk. We started in French, then she saw I'm from the Netherlands and checked if I didn't want to do this in English and she was very surprised when we answered that my French was good enough to do this whole thing in French. She was very nice, a lot of small talk. She had to take back the work permits, but when I asked if I could keep them for 'scrapbook purposes', she disappeared for almost 5 minutes to find some (the only) stamp in the building to "void" the OWP in order for me to keep it. So nice!
We talked about my experiences, the contact with CIC about the residency calculator, how call center agents can give contradicting responses, etc. She encouraged us to always write down the ID# of the agent and the date+time of the call, and that we could always ask for a supervisor on the phone in case answers don't match. All calls are recorded, so they can always trace everything back! From what she said, I understood that CIC Montreal has a part of the national call center in their building on the first floor. She couldn't give much more information, because she was only specilized in a small area.
So I got just two basic questions: do I have any kids inside or outside Canada and did I run into problems with justice. No kids anywhere and no problems with justice, so that was fine. She already checked our address before, when she did a final check with all the details on the CoPR. Then I got a smiley "Bienvenue au Canada" with a handshake and some little book (and she said it contains information that even my wife doesn't know yet, so I really have to quiz her! Then I mentioned that so far I already won French Scrabble, so she started laughing and ended with a big "WOW!")
I think with all the chit-chat we spend about 10-15 minutes with her. She was very nice and energetic. It was great!
Then I had to rush to the airport to pick up my parents. She assured me I had plenty of time to get there, while she was bringing us back to the exit. Couldn't get the permanent SIN right away, since I missed the big meeting. They don't set up appointments with Service Canada for private landings. I'll need to wait for the PR card too (no 'biggie').
Ooh! (Since some people ask this question sometimes...) She also mentioned during the interview: it's impossible to travel and get back into Canada WITHOUT the PR card. If you do need to travel, you'll need to request a special visa at the local Canadian embassy or consulate for PR's without PR card. Even visa exempt citizens MUST have this visa, otherwise immigration will most likely deny entry. The CoPR is needed for the visa, but cannot just show that at the border: it doesn't allow re-entry without the visa.
Apart from that: keep the CoPR in a locker until at least 65 years old: you need it to get your Canadian pension!
So I hope everyone else will get a great landing agent, just like me.
If you want to know what's going on with your file, you could order the FOSS notes. Read here for more info: http://immipedia.ca/Ordering_FOSS_and_CAIPS_notes
It was a very stressful day though! We arrived 10 minutes in advance at Complexe Guy-Favreau. The room where the interview would be, was dark and nobody there. At 13:00, nobody showed up. We got nervous, after a few minutes still nobody. So we started to ask at the Immigration Board for refugees (or something like that, it sounded like something from CIC), but nobody knew about it. They told us we should ask at Service Canada, because it's their room. At Service Canada, nobody knew about a meeting there. Tried the CIC call centre: all lines occupied. We asked at security staff and at the front desk/reception desk, but they didn't know anything about it. They just said that usually if there's something in that room, there's a line of 50 people and today we were the only ones asking about it. We got nervous: half an hour later still nobody there, nobody in the building new what was going on, what was planned or had a phone number for the CIC Montreal office on Saint-Antoine. So we decided to go check out the office at Saint-Antoine (2 metro stations and a bit a walking further). After all the cranky personnel at Guy-Favreau we were relieved to find a very happy and comic security guard at the reception desk that pumped up our moral. He already heared our landing officer talk about people not showing up and that she realized she forgot to inform us about the change of address. So after 2 minutes in the waiting area, a woman showed up, pretty embarrassed, because indeed: she forgot to mention on the phone I would be the only one landing, so it wouldn't be at Guy-Favreau. At least we were happy that it didn't mean that we missed my landing and that the whole procedure was cancelled.
At her desk we had a very nice talk. We started in French, then she saw I'm from the Netherlands and checked if I didn't want to do this in English and she was very surprised when we answered that my French was good enough to do this whole thing in French. She was very nice, a lot of small talk. She had to take back the work permits, but when I asked if I could keep them for 'scrapbook purposes', she disappeared for almost 5 minutes to find some (the only) stamp in the building to "void" the OWP in order for me to keep it. So nice!
We talked about my experiences, the contact with CIC about the residency calculator, how call center agents can give contradicting responses, etc. She encouraged us to always write down the ID# of the agent and the date+time of the call, and that we could always ask for a supervisor on the phone in case answers don't match. All calls are recorded, so they can always trace everything back! From what she said, I understood that CIC Montreal has a part of the national call center in their building on the first floor. She couldn't give much more information, because she was only specilized in a small area.
So I got just two basic questions: do I have any kids inside or outside Canada and did I run into problems with justice. No kids anywhere and no problems with justice, so that was fine. She already checked our address before, when she did a final check with all the details on the CoPR. Then I got a smiley "Bienvenue au Canada" with a handshake and some little book (and she said it contains information that even my wife doesn't know yet, so I really have to quiz her!
Then I mentioned that so far I already won French Scrabble, so she started laughing and ended with a big "WOW!")I think with all the chit-chat we spend about 10-15 minutes with her. She was very nice and energetic. It was great!
Then I had to rush to the airport to pick up my parents. She assured me I had plenty of time to get there, while she was bringing us back to the exit. Couldn't get the permanent SIN right away, since I missed the big meeting. They don't set up appointments with Service Canada for private landings. I'll need to wait for the PR card too (no 'biggie').
Ooh! (Since some people ask this question sometimes...) She also mentioned during the interview: it's impossible to travel and get back into Canada WITHOUT the PR card. If you do need to travel, you'll need to request a special visa at the local Canadian embassy or consulate for PR's without PR card. Even visa exempt citizens MUST have this visa, otherwise immigration will most likely deny entry. The CoPR is needed for the visa, but cannot just show that at the border: it doesn't allow re-entry without the visa.
Apart from that: keep the CoPR in a locker until at least 65 years old: you need it to get your Canadian pension!
So I hope everyone else will get a great landing agent, just like me.
If you don't write special instructions on the envelope, it will go the regular way: in line in the mailroom and it can take upto 3 months to even OPEN the envelope. Next time if you send updates, write on your envelope: "PLEASE ADD TO FILE ASAP". In the cover letter clearly state your client ID#.irbob said:
If you want to know what's going on with your file, you could order the FOSS notes. Read here for more info: http://immipedia.ca/Ordering_FOSS_and_CAIPS_notes
Jurjen thanks for the reply...I wish I knew about the 3 months to add something to a file as I had to send police clearance letters for two countries, when I asked about it the first time the call centre agent didn't give any useful information...today I sent the second one and the agent said to write to open immediately "time sensative" on the document. Luckily, the first document was a solemn affirmation and I happen to have a second copy which I will be placing in the mail tomorrow that says to open immediately as well.
I must say, this has been one of the most frustrating experiences I have ever gone through. I am from the US, 26 years old, no health problems, no criminal record, no children. I have been in Canada legally for nearly 2.5 years...if I had known better I would have applied through Buffalo 14 months ago. The CIC is a joke, their agents don't know anything...today I was on hold for 40 minutes before an agent picked up, even though they told me it would be a 7 minute waiting time.
UGH...well I hope they do open my information immediately and this will come to a close soon. I am both a student and employed full-time but I would love to pay QC tuition fees instead of international fees! Sorry for the venting today was just very frustrating.
I must say, this has been one of the most frustrating experiences I have ever gone through. I am from the US, 26 years old, no health problems, no criminal record, no children. I have been in Canada legally for nearly 2.5 years...if I had known better I would have applied through Buffalo 14 months ago. The CIC is a joke, their agents don't know anything...today I was on hold for 40 minutes before an agent picked up, even though they told me it would be a 7 minute waiting time.
UGH...well I hope they do open my information immediately and this will come to a close soon. I am both a student and employed full-time but I would love to pay QC tuition fees instead of international fees! Sorry for the venting today was just very frustrating.
Inlandappl
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- Jul 21, 2010
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- Job Offer........
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- 02.07.2010
- Med's Done....
- 21.06.2010
- LANDED..........
- 15.09.2011
not only call centre agents don't know much about anything, they don't have access to real time information. imagine they told me that i had to wait another 4 months for my landing interview and 10 minutes later....yes..... 10 minutes later , after i finished talking with them on the phone i received the landing interview letter by mail.....where it was written, as a nice reminder, that if i didn't show up at the appointment my file would be closed......and they send this very "important" letter with a 59 cents stamp (not trackable) and the call centre agents didnt know about the letter. imagine if canada post had lost the letter(and it happens) ??......Good luck with everything!Teriskier said:
It's been a long time since I've posted much of anything due to me not really getting much of anything. I applied for an open work permit and have yet to get anything back just yet. I have not heard anything from CIC about my polic certificate nor an interview letter yet. It's been..2 months since I sent it off. I suppose I'm just getting a little ancy. Dont they also look into police reports for RCMP? I hear that also takes some time too.
Hi everyone,
I applied Inland for my spouse to stay with me, and i have a concern. She came her with a temporary visa for one year and im wondering if she can go to her country for few weeks and return to canada without having any issue with customs or if she has to stay her during the whole process.
Thank you for your answers
I applied Inland for my spouse to stay with me, and i have a concern. She came her with a temporary visa for one year and im wondering if she can go to her country for few weeks and return to canada without having any issue with customs or if she has to stay her during the whole process.
Thank you for your answers
If her current visa is multi-entry, she shouldn't have any problems getting back.
If not: she'll need to request a new visa. Keep in mind: visa applications are easily rejected, the embassies don't care if you're waiting for PR or not, they're treating you like a tourist. In case the visa is denied, it could cancel your PR application as well. Therefore, it's recommended that she stays in the country for as long as possible, prolonging her stay directly at CIC until a decision has been made.
If not: she'll need to request a new visa. Keep in mind: visa applications are easily rejected, the embassies don't care if you're waiting for PR or not, they're treating you like a tourist. In case the visa is denied, it could cancel your PR application as well. Therefore, it's recommended that she stays in the country for as long as possible, prolonging her stay directly at CIC until a decision has been made.
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Hello! I'm also residing in Montreal Quebec. I was wondering how long should I get the landing interview schedule , since I got the DM last feb 14 and they ask for the PR payment and photo requirements which I send immediately but after that its been 2 weeks never heard from them or not a letter for my schedule of landing interview. Is it really that long time to wait? ??? thank youFoofy said:
