AOR in March 2016 >>>>> Good Luck ALL

[Fatemeh Njm]

Thanks for the info!

To be honest, it still doesn't make any sense.

1) The paragraph that you just quoted talks about TRV applications.
2) My relation to a military person was way back!
3) I don't remember mentioning his occupation anywhere. I was only asked his name and date f birth and that was it. There are thousands of other men sharing the same name and surname with him.
4) Even though CIC might think this is a risk, what's taking so long? Are they double checking and triple checking?

Oh well. I'm kind of frustrated about being left out of the 6-month bunch. I'm sorry if that sounds childish but it's not fair to be left behind!

I don't want to call the call center again and again. So there's basically not much left to do.

Sigh.

You are welcome!

1) The decision-making process is similar. They send some cases to be screened for security by CSIS.
2) ...
3) There is no trend for CIC's work ! I drew this conclusion based on my own research and experience.
4) "Security Liaison Officers (SLOs) of CSIS are posted at Canadian embassies and consulates to gather security-related intelligence from other nations. This information may be gathered from other national intelligence agencies, law enforcement services and other sources. SLOs also assess potential immigrants to Canada for security issues.

This is how BG and Security checks are made during immigration progress and embassy has no power to control their investigation time frame. This is the main factor in immigration files delay" Quoted from another thread


Don't worry, you are not alone in this. There are some 20% of applicants who are left out of 6 months bunch.

Hopefully, we will all end up with PPR.

 

[elmas]

You are welcome!

1) The decision-making process is similar. They send some cases to be screened for security by CSIS.
2) ...
3) There is no trend for CIC's work ! I drew this conclusion based on my own research and experience.
4) "Security Liaison Officers (SLOs) of CSIS are posted at Canadian embassies and consulates to gather security-related intelligence from other nations. This information may be gathered from other national intelligence agencies, law enforcement services and other sources. SLOs also assess potential immigrants to Canada for security issues.

This is how BG and Security checks are made during immigration progress and embassy has no power to control their investigation time frame. This is the main factor in immigration files delay" Quoted from another thread


Don't worry, you are not alone in this. There are some 20% of applicants who are left out of 6 months bunch.

Hopefully, we will all end up with PPR.

Thanks for the explanation Fatemeh.

Let's hope we all get it soon. Did you call CIC or order your notes?

 

[Fatemeh Njm]

Thanks for the explanation Fatemeh.

Let's hope we all get it soon. Did you call CIC or order your notes?

Yeah! I ordered my third GCMS note 20 days back. According to the second one, I passed criminality and eligibility. I have called CIC four times, sent 2 CSEs, and emailed them many times can't really remember.

All they say is "Your file is currently still under review and requires additional verifications. As a result, the assessment period will continue to be outside of our posted processing times"! the most famous generic answer

Yeah! let's keep hoping for it to come soon

 

[elmas]

Yeah! I ordered my third GCMS note 20 days back. According to the second one, I passed criminality and eligibility. I have called CIC four times, sent 2 CSEs, and emailed them many times can't really remember.

All they say is "Your file is currently still under review and requires additional verifications. As a result, the assessment period will continue to be outside of our posted processing times"! the most famous generic answer

Yeah! let's keep hoping for it to come soon

We are in very similar boats then

Somebody on this thread had mentioned if you don't get PPR within 6 months, 8th month is when you will most probably get it. Halfway through the 8th month! Let's keep our fingers crossed, my dear

 

[Fatemeh Njm]

We are in very similar boats then

Somebody on this thread had mentioned if you don't get PPR within 6 months, 8th month is when you will most probably get it. Halfway through the 8th month! Let's keep our fingers crossed, my dear

Thanks elmas! Fingers crossed. Guess 8-month is very good for both of us

Praying for sooner, though

 

[mubzali]

We are in very similar boats then

Somebody on this thread had mentioned if you don't get PPR within 6 months, 8th month is when you will most probably get it. Halfway through the 8th month! Let's keep our fingers crossed, my dear

that would have been me...lol

 

[mubzali]

74% of April AOR's have received their PPR's as of today...March AOR's have clearly slipped down the priority for CIC

 

[canadianrrk]

74% of April AOR's have received their PPR's as of today...March AOR's have clearly slipped down the priority for CIC

so as per march spread sheet how many have recvd and hw many still to go.

 

[elmas]

that would have been me...lol

Yes

 

[elmas]

74% of April AOR's have received their PPR's as of today...March AOR's have clearly slipped down the priority for CIC

And then will come May and so on. Will it take us like a year, do you suppose?

Your statistics had given me hope, actually, since this is my 8th month but as you've seen it's time for April AORers. I'm very impatient here!!

 

[mubzali]

And then will come May and so on. Will it take us like a year, do you suppose?

Your statistics had given me hope, actually, since this is my 8th month but as you've seen it's time for April AORers. I'm very impatient here!!

i'm still backing my statistics and analysis to come through, although i'll admit...the closer it gets, the more frustrated it gets. i'm approaching the 7 month mark in 3 days and i'm really hoping things come through soon; a lot is riding on the timing of this much awaited PPR since I will be transferring offices globally at my work place, but even that takes time and transferring to the new office before January is what works best for them...so many variables out of my control makes me edgy. really hope it does not take a year!

 

[mubzali]

so as per march spread sheet how many have recvd and hw many still to go.

236 Total Applications, 170 PPR's received to date - that's 72% AOR's which have received PPR's. Pretty sure this has gone over 80% since a lot of people don't post here all the time and might have already received their PPR's but haven't been updated in the spreadsheet.

FSW Outland (87 Applications, 56 PPR's, - which is about 64%)

 

[mian mian]

Hi guys
I am going to complete my 8 month after few days but still no any response.
I think cic is not final left over cases in this year because after December 15 cic mostly staff on vacation to till 15 jan.
They celebrat Christmas /new year/ winter vacations.
After 13 JAN 2017 MY MEDICAL GOING TO EXPIRE.

 

[elmas]

236 Total Applications, 170 PPR's received to date - that's 72% AOR's which have received PPR's. Pretty sure this has gone over 80% since a lot of people don't post here all the time and might have already received their PPR's but haven't been updated in the spreadsheet.

FSW Outland (87 Applications, 56 PPR's, - which is about 64%)

What surprises me is that there are no PPRs in this group for a while. It's not even coming as drops. We're completely dry!

When do your medicals expire? Mine expire in late January. How long before they expire are applicants asked to renew them? Do you have any idea? Or do immigration officers take your expiry date into account and quicken your process?

Such a big mystery!

 

[HInland]

Landed!

I know the wait is excruciating and I feel for those who still waiting, but keep the hope up, prepare yourself for your new life here, prepare your resume, understand the job marketing, find rent options, build your Canadian network, be with your family and friends that are not coming (you will miss them), and more important check your spam box. This sounds cliche but is actually very important.

Also I want to share my landing experience and timeline;
09/23/16 - Passport sent to Ottawa
10/11/16 - Received passport back
10/13/16 - Landed

I drove to the US and entered as a tourist, spent the day shopping and had dinner at The Cheese Cake Factory because they don't have a Canadian branch
At the end of the day I crossed the Queenston Lewiston Bridge, it was a pretty quiet night, only one car in front of me on the Canadian side.
While crossing I told the border officer that I was landing, he asked how much we have spent at the US (was less then $200 in total) then he pointed where I should park and the way to their office.

Entered the office find few people working on their computers, a small group talking to one of the officers at the counter and no one waiting. They asked for my passport, and COPR letter, sent me to the bench, and after a few minutes one officer called me back. He asked those standard questions about crimes and etc. Then sent me to my seat again. Then he called me back and said; When you sign those papers you will be a resident of Canada. Are you ready? I signed the papers and all officers that were around clapped and cheered for me. It was very cool, really good vibe, I was really glad for the attention they spent.
In total it passed less than 50 min and I was driving back to Toronto with a feeling of mission accomplished. After 3.5 years as temporary I am finally resident of Canada!

That's it guys, I will be around and try to help with my experience and ideas, good luck to you all!