AOR by email?

[kalew2010]

Had anyone else received an AOR (or at least we think it is) by email?
This is what the email said

Dear Applicant:

This is to advise you that your application for permanent residence has been received at the Regional Programme Centre (RPC) and that a file has been created for you. Your file number appears above. Quote this number when corresponding with our office.

Click here for additional information.

Immigration Regional Program Center
3000 HSBC Center, Buffalo, NY 14203
e-mail: buffalo-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca

Will we receive a physical letter that indicates the date it began processing? Or is this separate from AOR? I thought that maybe the AOR was an indication your file is being processed...can someone please confirm?

Thanks!

 

[sbwv09]

That's the email I got, and I've yet to get an AOR in snail mail... in spite of the fact that I was notified of transfer to another office by snail mail.. so maybe that's all we're going to get? I don't know, but it's good to know I'm not the only one

 

[kalew2010]

It's not on ecas yet....tried the file number they provided - no info, the client # from when it was transferred to Buff and the receipt number and these only have "Decision Made" under sponsorship and no other info on the PR. Should I be worried that it isn't online yet? I'm curious as to the day it became in process. Creating a file is the same as "In Process" right? Or is that another update I will have to wait on?

Thanks for the reassurance sbvw09!

 

[minna]

It's not on ecas yet....tried the file number they provided - no info, the client # from when it was transferred to Buff and the receipt number and these only have "Decision Made" under sponsorship and no other info on the PR. Should I be worried that it isn't online yet? I'm curious as to the day it became in process. Creating a file is the same as "In Process" right? Or is that another update I will have to wait on?

Thanks for the reassurance sbvw09!

some IOs don't update ecas, so don't base anything off of what may or may not appear there.

and yes, I believe creating a file means "in process" - it means they've opened your application and acknowledged it.

 

[AllisonVSC]

Should I be worried that it isn't online yet?

Nope. Just be happy you're on to the next waiting period! Congrats.

 

[joecreosta]

u have to give it one week before u get ur ecas

 

[SaugaBoss]

i got a letter in mail and similar email when asked for update...

 

[sbwv09]

Your ecas may change later.. mine took a week to reflect what was said in the email

 

[kalew2010]

Phew, ok....Thanks all!!