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TyrusX

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19-01-2012
Doc's Request.
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AOR Received.
First: -03-2012
IELTS Request
sent with application
asbereth said:
I'm wondering if we should probably start ordering our CAIPS forms, just to have rough idea of the timeline for the BF'D. Is anybody aware if we need to get our AOR's first before ordering CAIPS? I'm starting to get worry now as to whether my corrected forms have safely reached Buffalo, since I sent it based on the application number rather than the file number :(

Guys! IT IS TO EARLY. Be patient. I still believe we should get an AOR in at most 4 for weeks, I'm just prepared to take much longer.
 

GeoCanadian

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Mar 28, 2012
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Nanaimo, BC, Canada
Visa Office......
Ottawa, Canada
NOC Code......
4011
App. Filed.......
28-03-2012
Doc's Request.
08-04-2013
AOR Received.
PER receieved on 05-APR-2012
IELTS Request
sent with application (band 8.5)
File Transfer...
Transferred from Buffelo to Ottawa
Med's Request
10-05-2013
Med's Done....
24-05-2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
26-08-2013
VISA ISSUED...
Nov. 19, 2013
LANDED..........
December 6, 2013
TyrusX said:
Guys! IT IS TO EARLY. Be patient. I still believe we should get an AOR in at most 4 for weeks, I'm just prepared to take much longer.

;D ;D ;D yes, of course! deep down i know you are right, but talking about it helps me to bear the wait... :-X
 

websphereguy

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Mar 28, 2012
356
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Singapore
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
App. Filed.......
17 Jan 2014
Doc's Request.
send altogether during filing
Nomination.....
17 Apr 2014
Med's Request
23 Jun 2014
Med's Done....
02 Oct 2014
Interview........
none
Passport Req..
08 Apr 2015
VISA ISSUED...
27 Apr 2015
LANDED..........
02 May 2015
GeoCanadian said:
Here is a faster way to order CAIPS - http://www.caipsnotes.com/ . I am not sure, though, how much use this will be before we actually get AORs.
GeoCanadian, mine got returned simply because my letter from the Faculty of Grad Studies did not state have the statement "in good standing". At that time when I asked for the letter told them my requirements, FGS said it was not something that they are familiar with and the asked me to substantiate it with transcript that had the words "good standing".

Unfortunately CIC returned it because "good standing" had to be in the FGS letter. I was really pissed and showed them my rejection letter for them so they can see it for themselves. Now they are ok to include it. Oh well, I'm hoping to get the letter soonest so that my app be send off soon.
 

asbereth

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Feb 17, 2012
866
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Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-02-2012<br>PR Fee Charged: 05-03-2012<br>PER Received..: 21-03-2012
Doc's Request.
26-02-2013<br>In process.....: 21-03-2013
Med's Request
22-03-2013
Med's Done....
26-03-2013 <br>Med's Received: 15-04-2013 <br>Decision Made: 15-04-2013
Passport Req..
16-04-2013
VISA ISSUED...
29-04-2013 <br>COPR ISSUED..: 15-05-2013<br>VISA RECEIVED: 16-05-2013
LANDED..........
16-05-2013
websphereguy said:
GeoCanadian, mine got returned simply because my letter from the Faculty of Grad Studies did not state have the statement "in good standing". At that time when I asked for the letter told them my requirements, FGS said it was not something that they are familiar with and the asked me to substantiate it with transcript that had the words "good standing".

Unfortunately CIC returned it because "good standing" had to be in the FGS letter. I was really pissed and showed them my rejection letter for them so they can see it for themselves. Now they are ok to include it. Oh well, I'm hoping to get the letter soonest so that my app be send off soon.
websphereguy, I'm sorry that your application got returned. Just send it back to them as soon as you get them back. As per our experience, applicants that initially had their applications returned received their PER really fast when they resent their applications (could be because the CIO had already been familiar with the application already). Regarding the 'good academic standing', it did seem to me that it was not something that most schools would put on the letter by default. I had to specifically ask for it the first time I requested the letter (kind of half-pushing it). Anyway, when did you get your application back?
 

anjuku

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Mar 6, 2012
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Buffalo (now transferred to Ottawa)
NOC Code......
4011 and 4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-04-2012
Doc's Request.
16-05-2013
Nomination.....
25-04-2012 (PER)
IELTS Request
SENT WITH APPLICATION (OVERALL BAND SCORE 8.5)
Med's Request
17-05-2013
Med's Done....
23-05-2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
04-06-2013; Passports sent in on 22-06- 2013; Passports received by ottawa on 25-06-2013
VISA ISSUED...
visas received on July 9, 2013
LANDED..........
July 10, 2013
hey guys,
once you send in your application and the CIO receives it, do you get any e-mail confirmation?...i noticed there is a column in the tracker saying application received by CIO date XXXX....i`m sending mine in today!..wish me luck ;D
 

AST

Star Member
Feb 21, 2012
105
1
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Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
4122
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 9, 2012
Doc's Request.
Jan 29, 2013
Nomination.....
PER: April 10, 2012
Med's Request
Feb 21, 2013
Med's Done....
Feb 26, 2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
May 10, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
May 31, 2013
LANDED..........
June 27, 2013
anjuku said:
hey guys,
once you send in your application and the CIO receives it, do you get any e-mail confirmation?...i noticed there is a column in the tracker saying application received by CIO date XXXX....i`m sending mine in today!..wish me luck ;D
You can track it from Canada Post website if u send by ExpressPost. Otherwise, u have to wait till CIC update ur ECAS, but have to wait for some more days. You can check ECAS using ur UCI (client ID) which can be seen on ur study permit.

Wishing u Good luck :)
 

anjuku

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Mar 6, 2012
408
45
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo (now transferred to Ottawa)
NOC Code......
4011 and 4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-04-2012
Doc's Request.
16-05-2013
Nomination.....
25-04-2012 (PER)
IELTS Request
SENT WITH APPLICATION (OVERALL BAND SCORE 8.5)
Med's Request
17-05-2013
Med's Done....
23-05-2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
04-06-2013; Passports sent in on 22-06- 2013; Passports received by ottawa on 25-06-2013
VISA ISSUED...
visas received on July 9, 2013
LANDED..........
July 10, 2013
AST said:
You can track it from Canada Post website if u send by ExpressPost. Otherwise, u have to wait till CIC update ur ECAS, but have to wait for some more days. You can check ECAS using ur UCI (client ID) which can be seen on ur study permit.

Wishing u Good luck :)
thanks AST!
 

cdhbamboo

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Feb 19, 2012
67
3
Hi guys.
I received my Police Certificate recently. Now shall I send it to Buffalo Visa office now? (I had PER already). Or I should simply wait for AOR?

Thanks for your any suggestion.
 

websphereguy

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Mar 28, 2012
356
17
Singapore
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2173
App. Filed.......
17 Jan 2014
Doc's Request.
send altogether during filing
Nomination.....
17 Apr 2014
Med's Request
23 Jun 2014
Med's Done....
02 Oct 2014
Interview........
none
Passport Req..
08 Apr 2015
VISA ISSUED...
27 Apr 2015
LANDED..........
02 May 2015
asbereth said:
websphereguy, I'm sorry that your application got returned. Just send it back to them as soon as you get them back. As per our experience, applicants that initially had their applications returned received their PER really fast when they resent their applications (could be because the CIO had already been familiar with the application already). Regarding the 'good academic standing', it did seem to me that it was not something that most schools would put on the letter by default. I had to specifically ask for it the first time I requested the letter (kind of half-pushing it). Anyway, when did you get your application back?
Hi ashbereth, I got the letter today on the 11th Apr. However its not just the letter, its my whole application with all the attached supporting documents as well. I was wondering based on experience and what others have shared here, when they resubmit their application again, did they just use the same old forms that they had earlier or used new ones?
 

TyrusX

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Feb 8, 2012
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63
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-01-2012
Doc's Request.
sent with application
AOR Received.
First: -03-2012
IELTS Request
sent with application
websphereguy said:
Hi ashbereth, I got the letter today on the 11th Apr. However its not just the letter, its my whole application with all the attached supporting documents as well. I was wondering based on experience and what others have shared here, when they resubmit their application again, did they just use the same old forms that they had earlier or used new ones?
Just send the same forms back, it's ok.
 

asbereth

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Feb 17, 2012
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CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-02-2012<br>PR Fee Charged: 05-03-2012<br>PER Received..: 21-03-2012
Doc's Request.
26-02-2013<br>In process.....: 21-03-2013
Med's Request
22-03-2013
Med's Done....
26-03-2013 <br>Med's Received: 15-04-2013 <br>Decision Made: 15-04-2013
Passport Req..
16-04-2013
VISA ISSUED...
29-04-2013 <br>COPR ISSUED..: 15-05-2013<br>VISA RECEIVED: 16-05-2013
LANDED..........
16-05-2013
CIO is getting extremely fast these days, only two weeks from the date of application to the date you received back the application, websphereguy, and that's super fast!! I think it took them 8 - 12 weeks to return some of the earlier applications (due to this exact same mistake). Anyway, as TyrusX mentioned, just re-send back the forms, it should be fine, though it's probably now a good opportunity to make sure that everything is filled properly (like if you're missing a field or two, etc).
 

jackson2209

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Mar 26, 2012
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Hi All,

I just got the reject email from CIO. The point calculation is ridiculous, my education point is only 20. I got my

master degree long time ago and I provided official material for that. How come?

Your application was assessed based on the occupation(s) in which you requested assessment. The table below sets out the points assessed for each of the selection criteria:

You have obtained insufficient points to qualify for immigration to Canada, the minimum requirement being 67 points.

You were assigned 20 points for your Bachelor in Engineering educational credential.

You were assigned 12 points for your official language proficiency. This assessment was based upon the language results on file. No points were assigned for your second official language.

No points were assigned for arranged employment.

You were assigned maximum points for age and work experience.

No points were assigned for the five adaptability elements as no information was supplied for these elements:

1/ Spouse educational credentials,

2/ previous period of study in Canada by the skilled worker or spouse,

3/ previous period of work in Canada by the skilled worker or the skilled worker's spouse,

4/ Relative living in Canada and

5/ for being awarded points for arranged employment in Canada.


You have not obtained sufficient points to satisfy me that you will be able to become economically established in Canada.


guys, what should I do next?
 

anjuku

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Mar 6, 2012
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Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo (now transferred to Ottawa)
NOC Code......
4011 and 4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-04-2012
Doc's Request.
16-05-2013
Nomination.....
25-04-2012 (PER)
IELTS Request
SENT WITH APPLICATION (OVERALL BAND SCORE 8.5)
Med's Request
17-05-2013
Med's Done....
23-05-2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
04-06-2013; Passports sent in on 22-06- 2013; Passports received by ottawa on 25-06-2013
VISA ISSUED...
visas received on July 9, 2013
LANDED..........
July 10, 2013
jackson2209 said:
Hi All,

I just got the reject email from CIO. The point calculation is ridiculous, my education point is only 20. I got my

master degree long time ago and I provided official material for that. How come?

Your application was assessed based on the occupation(s) in which you requested assessment. The table below sets out the points assessed for each of the selection criteria:

You have obtained insufficient points to qualify for immigration to Canada, the minimum requirement being 67 points.

You were assigned 20 points for your Bachelor in Engineering educational credential.

You were assigned 12 points for your official language proficiency. This assessment was based upon the language results on file. No points were assigned for your second official language.

No points were assigned for arranged employment.

You were assigned maximum points for age and work experience.

No points were assigned for the five adaptability elements as no information was supplied for these elements:

1/ Spouse educational credentials,

2/ previous period of study in Canada by the skilled worker or spouse,

3/ previous period of work in Canada by the skilled worker or the skilled worker's spouse,

4/ Relative living in Canada and

5/ for being awarded points for arranged employment in Canada.


You have not obtained sufficient points to satisfy me that you will be able to become economically established in Canada.


guys, what should I do next?
sorry to hear that jackson..it's awful they didn't give you credit for your masters degree...since you are from china, i was wondering if you looked at item 20 on the document checklist where they say you have to get a credentials report if your post-secondary degree is from the people's republic of china??
if you already did this, then i don't have a clue why they would reject your masters degree :(
i would suggest to re-write your IELTS to get all 16 points as soon as possible...then you would definitely get the required points for assessment!
 

jackson2209

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I don't know. I provide my bachelor and master materials all from the same university, which means they are in the same format. I don't know why bachelor is counted but master is not. Will they return my package to me?

anjuku said:
sorry to hear that jackson..it's awful they didn't give you credit for your masters degree...since you are from china, i was wondering if you looked at item 20 on the document checklist where they say you have to get a credentials report if your post-secondary degree is from the people's republic of china??
if you already did this, then i don't have a clue why they would reject your masters degree :(
i would suggest to re-write your IELTS to get all 16 points as soon as possible...then you would definitely get the required points for assessment!
 

asbereth

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Feb 17, 2012
866
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Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......
4012
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-02-2012<br>PR Fee Charged: 05-03-2012<br>PER Received..: 21-03-2012
Doc's Request.
26-02-2013<br>In process.....: 21-03-2013
Med's Request
22-03-2013
Med's Done....
26-03-2013 <br>Med's Received: 15-04-2013 <br>Decision Made: 15-04-2013
Passport Req..
16-04-2013
VISA ISSUED...
29-04-2013 <br>COPR ISSUED..: 15-05-2013<br>VISA RECEIVED: 16-05-2013
LANDED..........
16-05-2013
jackson2209, I am really sorry that they rejected your application. However, since it does look like that there might be a mistake on their part, you can try telling them to reconsider your application using the following tips:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/how-to-deal-with-an-unfair-ner-a-negative-eligibility-review-t67741.0.html

The OP was actually able to overturn the NER into PER, and they heard back the next day. Let us know how it is, and please do not give up just yet.