AOR in August 2015

[duckirha]

I am a fsw outland. 4 months since medical passed. No updates so far. Aug 28aor.

After many research on how to call cic toll free number from India i managed to call them twice today.

But even after many request to explan the sitution the agent refused to comment about status or progress of my application.

Any suggestion on how to convince or request the agent to help with progress updates.

How did you call CIC hotline from outside Canada (from India)? Can you share it, so that it will help others. Thanks

 

[gavingan]

I got another question for my fellow mates.

I am an applicant living in Canada on my PGWP. I am not sure if I need to send my passport to CPCO (Ottawa center) or just photocopies of my passport pages with amendments. The letter received from CIC is kind of confusing. Just want to confirm sending passport is only required for Outland applicants and not for Inland applicants. Please advise me if I need to send my passport.


If you require a visa to enter Canada:

You will need to submit the passport for you and for each accompanying family member. Your passport(s) must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least two blank pages. If a child is included on your passport, you must have one blank page per accompanying child.

Please note that if you are permanent residents of the U.S.A. AND holders of passports from countries which require visa to enter Canada, you are still required to submit your passport(s).

If you do not require a visa to enter Canada:

You will need to submit one photocopy of the photo page and any pages containing amendments of the passport for you and one for each accompanying family member. Please do not send your passport(s). Your passport(s) must be valid for at least 6 months.

Please note that Confirmation of Permanent Residence documents and permanent residence visas cannot be issued to holders of Diplomatic, Official or Military passports. You must have an ordinary passport.

I believe the inland people don't need to submit the passport. Only the photocopy is required.

 

[anarsoul]

I believe the inland people don't need to submit the passport. Only the photocopy is required.

Actually, it doesn't depend on whether you inland or outland. If your passport wasn't issued by visa-exempt country, you need to submit a passport.

Btw, letter is pretty clear. It says "if you require a visa" - it doesn't ask you if you have a visa or not.

 

[gavingan]

Actually, it doesn't depend on whether you inland or outland. If your passport wasn't issued by visa-exempt country, you need to submit a passport.

Btw, letter is pretty clear. It says "if you require a visa" - it doesn't ask you if you have a visa or not.

No, if you click the link in the letter, then you will find "Exceptions include U.S. citizens and foreign nationals with a valid visa."
Most inland applicants fall in the group of "foreign nationals with a valid visa".

But would like to see comments from the inland members who have finished the process...

 

[anarsoul]

No, if you click the link in the letter, then you will find "Exceptions include U.S. citizens and foreign nationals with a valid visa."
Most inland applicants fall in the group of "foreign nationals with a valid visa".

But would like to see comments from any other members.

I haven't received a PPR yet, so can you share mentioned link?

 

[gavingan]

I haven't received a PPR yet, so can you share mentioned link?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/visas.asp

 

[Phil89]

If you have a valid work permit, you can travel to the US and come back to Canada without a visitor entry visa (That's what I did anyway) so technically, you don't need to send your passport.

 

[anarsoul]

If you have a valid work permit, you can travel to the US and come back to Canada without a visitor entry visa (That's what I did anyway) so technically, you don't need to send your passport.

Open your work permit and check that it says "does not authorize reentry"
Shared link is about eTA, not about immigration visas.

 

[Phil89]

Open your work permit and check that it says "does not authorize reentry"
Shared link is about eTA, not about immigration visas.

Buddy, the fact that i went to the US and came back to Canada using ONLY my work permit with NON-exempt passport without entry visa does not tell you anything??

Before commenting anything make sure you know what you are talking about. Because It clearly says on CIC website that you can do that if you travel to the US!

Now call me rude or whatever..

 

[anarsoul]

Buddy, the fact that i went to the US and came back to Canada using ONLY my work permit with NON-exempt passport without entry visa does not tell you anything??
Before commenting anything make sure you know what you are talking about. Because It clearly says on CIC website that you can do that if you travel to the US!
Now call me rude or whatever..

IIRC you can do it if you travel only via private vehicle, and CIC site doesn't allow it explicitly. So some too strict officer can deny reentry for you. Anyway, if you feel safe to submit a photocopy in response to PPR request - feel free to do so. I'll submit a passport once I get a PPR.

 

[Phil89]

IIRC you can do it if you travel only via private vehicle, and CIC site doesn't allow it explicitly. So some too strict officer can deny reentry for you. Anyway, if you feel safe to submit a photocopy in response to PPR request - feel free to do so. I'll submit a passport once I get a PPR.

This forum is a joke... everyone is an "expert" lol

 

[gavingan]

Open your work permit and check that it says "does not authorize reentry"
Shared link is about eTA, not about immigration visas.

First, it's the link that your PPR letter asks you to check;

Second, the link is for eTA or visitor visa, not for eTA only.

 

[anarsoul]

First, it's the link that your PPR letter asks you to check;

Second, the link is for eTA or visitor visa, not for eTA only.

Right, but it doesn't ask you whether you have a work permit or a visa.

 

[Phil89]

IIRC you can do it if you travel only via private vehicle, and CIC site doesn't allow it explicitly. So some too strict officer can deny reentry for you. Anyway, if you feel safe to submit a photocopy in response to PPR request - feel free to do so. I'll submit a passport once I get a PPR.

And to prove that you lied, i just copied this from CIC website:

"I have a temporary resident visa. Can I leave Canada and come back?

Single-Entry Temporary Resident Visa

If you have a single-entry temporary resident visa, you will generally need a new visa to come back to Canada.
You can request to return to Canada on your original single-entry temporary resident visa, if:
you will only visit the U.S. or St. Pierre and Miquelon; and
you will return to Canada before the end of your approved stay in Canada.
Multiple-Entry Temporary Resident Visa

Yes, you can come back to Canada, if you have a multiple-entry temporary resident visa and it has not expired.
Expired Temporary Resident Visa

You can ask to come back to Canada on your original temporary resident visa, even if it is expired, if:
you will only visit the U.S. or St. Pierre and Miquelon, and
you will return to Canada before the end of your approved stay in Canada.
An officer will make sure you meet all the requirements before allowing you to come back to Canada. If you visit any country other than those listed above, you will need a new temporary resident visa."

Read in bold. I know you heard this from someone on this forum and threw it here. But remember, that whatever is being said here is not 100% true.

 

[anarsoul]

And to prove that you lied, i just copied this from CIC website:

You can ask to come back to Canada on your original temporary resident visa, even if it is expired, if:
you will only visit the U.S. or St. Pierre and Miquelon, and
you will return to Canada before the end of your approved stay in Canada.
An officer will make sure you meet all the requirements before allowing you to come back to Canada. If you visit any country other than those listed above, you will need a new temporary resident visa."

Read in bold. I know you heard this from someone on this forum and threw it here. But remember, that whatever is being said here is not 100% true.

Yeah, man, read in bold. You still need a visa, however expired one will work for crossing US/CA border. WP alone doesn't authorize re-entry.

Btw, your link says nothing about landing process.