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pepe84

Champion Member
Jan 2, 2013
1,162
131
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
At rainbow bridge office, just the closing balance is fine. I am sure of this because this is what I showed when I did my landing at exactly this port of entry.


ganukumar said:
Guys i need help....

I am foing for landing tomorrow at rainbow bridge. I am carrying bank statements which shows minimum amount for a family. Will IO check bank statements only or Will they ask us to open the bank account details in front of them in the computer to show balance.
 

Saph

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2014
235
7
blackrock said:
Hi Guys

There is great news to share, I got Passport request, ( Don't worry about CIC working on Sat, I received last night), The title of email is ready for Visa. and its really strange email was in french. I checked and translated on google translator. They advised me to send passport via Canada Post.

Can you guys advise me what is best way to send Passport, I need to send another document with Passport.
My wife is back home, any idea to send her passport to embassy back home.
Congratulations,
I hope I get mine soon
 

enamul

Full Member
Apr 12, 2012
37
3
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottowa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-11-2014
Doc's Request.
27-04-2015
Nomination.....
(PER) 09-02-2015
Med's Request
27-04-2015
Med's Done....
01-05-2015
Passport Req..
12-06-2015
Hi blackrock,

Since my spouse is also back home, I wanted to find the answer to your question as well. The fastest option is what pepe suggested- send both together. Another way could be to request visa office to arrange the visa to be stamped in the nearest office back home. Here's a forum post that discussed this issue:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/how-to-send-passport-for-pr-stamping-from-outside-of-canada-to-cic-t162710.0.html

blackrock said:
Pepe do u know any one on this forum who's spouse was in back home to get visa stamped?
 

blackrock

Star Member
May 22, 2012
198
6
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2014
Doc's Request.
03-02-2015 ( Scanned Copy of new passport)
AOR Received.
PER 23-10-14
IELTS Request
Sent With Application
Med's Request
07-11-2014
Med's Done....
20-11-2014
Passport Req..
13-02-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-03-2015
LANDED..........
20-03-2015
enamul said:
Hi blackrock,

Since my spouse is also back home, I wanted to find the answer to your question as well. The fastest option is what pepe suggested- send both together. Another way could be to request visa office to arrange the visa to be stamped in the nearest office back home. Here's a forum post that discussed this issue:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/how-to-send-passport-for-pr-stamping-from-outside-of-canada-to-cic-t162710.0.html

Hi thanks enamel,I feel passport is not allowed to send via courier. That's why best option to get it stamped from back home.
 

blackrock

Star Member
May 22, 2012
198
6
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2014
Doc's Request.
03-02-2015 ( Scanned Copy of new passport)
AOR Received.
PER 23-10-14
IELTS Request
Sent With Application
Med's Request
07-11-2014
Med's Done....
20-11-2014
Passport Req..
13-02-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-03-2015
LANDED..........
20-03-2015
Saph said:
Congratulations,
I hope I get mine soon
I hope Saph you will get your passport request soon, beat of luck,
 

aysuda

Member
Jul 2, 2013
17
1
Hello everyone,

Is there anybody here, who has recently landed as PR and received PR card?

According to the CIC website it should take 26 calendar days, means less than a month. I would be really thankful if you could share your own experience.

Thanks,
 

mirzathegr8

Star Member
Jul 26, 2013
102
8
Quebec
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 3, 2014
Doc's Request.
September 10, 2014
IELTS Request
with application
Med's Request
September 11, 2014
Med's Done....
October 23, 2014
Passport Req..
January 8, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
January 21, 2015
LANDED..........
February 2, 2015
formal_verification said:
Dear Seniors,

I have received PER on 14 January and today I have received additional document request.
Actually, I live in Montreal and I put ontario as intended province. So officer asked to show the
intention that I will not stay in Quebec.

In my application, I have included my intention to stay outside of quebec, by one letter by myself,
letter from my current supervisor stating that he intends to leave quebec because of the scope of
his research in companies in Toronto and he mentioned most of his graduated students are working in Toronto.

I think they ignored my these documents. Now my situation is I am close to graduation, i.e., I am writing my thesis
and hope for the defence in MAY or June.

I need seniors advice please, Following is the email:

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I am writing you this letter to express a concern regarding your application for permanent residence in Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker Class.

As per Regulation 75(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, the Federal Skilled Worker Class is prescribed as a class of persons who may become permanent residents on the basis of their ability to economically establish themselves and who intend to reside in a province other than the Province of Quebec. Although you indicated on your application form that you intend to reside in Toronto, Ontario, you currently live in Montreal, Quebec. I am concerned that you do not intend to live in a province other than the Province of Quebec.

Therefore, please submit information and/or documentation that would allay this concern within 30 days from the date of this letter. Documents could include a lease or job offers/acceptance outside of the province of Quebec. Please ensure that you quote the file number indicated at the top of this letter on any information you submit. If you do not to respond with additional information and/or documentation, or if your submission does not allay this concern, your application may be refused.

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I have exactly the same case, I showed that few evidence. Lease agreement in Ontario, I don't speak French. I have applied for Jobs in Ontario and my family (my brother and my mother) lives in Ontario.
 

cantaloupe

Star Member
Jul 25, 2014
157
35
Ontario
If your ecas shows "in process" it means your application has been deemed eligible for processing (no refund of processing fee is possible after this point). The next step is the "in detail" review by CIO and once you pass that step, you will receive the "PER email" and your file will be transferred to a visa office for processing/decision.

ojohn22 said:
Hello Guys,

Please I need clarification on the specific meaning of the 'in process' status on ecas.

I opened the FSW submitted to CIO Sydney link under the status line.

It seems TO ME that the table is a Step-wise (Step 1, 2, 3....) list of the stages the Application has passed or will pass through.
If so, it will mean that the Visa Office has received our application package and has completed eligibility review. Now they have placed it 'in process'. Then the next thing will likely be Medicals, as per the steps?.
 

perfection_88

Star Member
Dec 20, 2014
80
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Mid Oct. 2014
Med's Request
Late March'15
Med's Done....
Mid April'15
Passport Req..
07-01-2016
formal_verification said:
Dear Seniors,

I have received PER on 14 January and today I have received additional document request.
Actually, I live in Montreal and I put ontario as intended province. So officer asked to show the
intention that I will not stay in Quebec.

In my application, I have included my intention to stay outside of quebec, by one letter by myself,
letter from my current supervisor stating that he intends to leave quebec because of the scope of
his research in companies in Toronto and he mentioned most of his graduated students are working in Toronto.

I think they ignored my these documents. Now my situation is I am close to graduation, i.e., I am writing my thesis
and hope for the defence in MAY or June.

I need seniors advice please, Following is the email:

------------------
I am writing you this letter to express a concern regarding your application for permanent residence in Canada under the Federal Skilled Worker Class.

As per Regulation 75(1) of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations, the Federal Skilled Worker Class is prescribed as a class of persons who may become permanent residents on the basis of their ability to economically establish themselves and who intend to reside in a province other than the Province of Quebec. Although you indicated on your application form that you intend to reside in Toronto, Ontario, you currently live in Montreal, Quebec. I am concerned that you do not intend to live in a province other than the Province of Quebec.

Therefore, please submit information and/or documentation that would allay this concern within 30 days from the date of this letter. Documents could include a lease or job offers/acceptance outside of the province of Quebec. Please ensure that you quote the file number indicated at the top of this letter on any information you submit. If you do not to respond with additional information and/or documentation, or if your submission does not allay this concern, your application may be refused.

------------------
formal_verification: Did they ask for any other documents/information such as PCC?
 

formal_verification

Star Member
Nov 25, 2014
185
14
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-10-2014
Nomination.....
PER: 14-01-2015
Med's Request
01-04-2015
Med's Done....
05-04-2015 (Updated on ECAS 01 May 2015)
Interview........
Decision Made (June 12, 2015)
Passport Req..
June 13, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
June 17, 2015
LANDED..........
June 27, 2015
perfection_88 said:
formal_verification: Did they ask for any other documents/information such as PCC?
No they did not ask me anything else.
 

PhD Applicant FSW

Star Member
Oct 16, 2014
117
6
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-11-2014
Doc's Request.
24-04-2015, 05-05-2015
Nomination.....
09-02-2015
AOR Received.
22-01-2015
IELTS Request
Sent with Application; RPRF: 05-05-2015
Med's Request
05-05-2015
Med's Done....
12-05-2015; Uploaded: 21-05-2015
Interview........
Third Line 02-06-2015; Decision Made: 22-06-2015
Passport Req..
29-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
08-07-2015 Received: 09-07-2015
LANDED..........
10-07-2015
Hi Guys, I am following up this question and was wondering if they ask us additional documents such as experience letter and more documentation regarding bank statements after they issue PER (I received PER Email recently). Although i haven't sent police clearance certificate along with application which is the last document before medical i guess. Please clarify.

Thanks!

cantaloupe said:
If your ecas shows "in process" it means your application has been deemed eligible for processing (no refund of processing fee is possible after this point). The next step is the "in detail" review by CIO and once you pass that step, you will receive the "PER email" and your file will be transferred to a visa office for processing/decision.
 

PhD Applicant FSW

Star Member
Oct 16, 2014
117
6
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-11-2014
Doc's Request.
24-04-2015, 05-05-2015
Nomination.....
09-02-2015
AOR Received.
22-01-2015
IELTS Request
Sent with Application; RPRF: 05-05-2015
Med's Request
05-05-2015
Med's Done....
12-05-2015; Uploaded: 21-05-2015
Interview........
Third Line 02-06-2015; Decision Made: 22-06-2015
Passport Req..
29-06-2015
VISA ISSUED...
08-07-2015 Received: 09-07-2015
LANDED..........
10-07-2015
Can anyone tell me when is the best time to order GCMS from CIC as i have applied on Nov 18, 2014 and received my PER on Feb 9 2015. Would it affect my processing time if i order GCMS anytime?

Thanks.
 

sebastianderp

Star Member
Aug 4, 2014
108
13
Toronto, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-09-2014
Nomination.....
07-01-2015
IELTS Request
sent with application
Med's Request
23-02-2015
Med's Done....
03-03-2015
Passport Req..
13-05-2015 (DM 15-05-2015)
VISA ISSUED...
20-05-2015 (Passport back on 28-05-2015)
LANDED..........
31-05-2015
PhD Applicant FSW said:
Can anyone tell me when is the best time to order GCMS from CIC as i have applied on Nov 18, 2014 and received my PER on Feb 9 2015. Would it affect my processing time if i order GCMS anytime?

Thanks.
You may order the GCMS note anytime now, it definitely won't affect your processing time.
Please refer to previous posts for the steps to order GCMS notes.

-derp