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Applications filed through NS --> Buffalo (Filed from USA)

AvayaLenovo

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Jul 27, 2010
106
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Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13Oct2009
Doc's Request.
10Dec2009
AOR Received.
09Apr2010
Med's Request
25Aug2010
Med's Done....
2Sep2010
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
7Oct2010
VISA ISSUED...
21Oct2010
LANDED..........
30Jun2011
Congrats, Canadadream!

For those who submitted their passports via mail, how long did it take before you received your passports back? Appreciate if someone could share.
 

candiur

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Jul 1, 2009
203
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb-01-2010
Doc's Request.
MAR-26-2010 <B> Full Docs Sent MAY-20-2010
AOR Received.
OCT-12-2010
canada001 - is this in 06/04/2010, sent full appl. to Buffalo : mm/dd format?


canada001 said:
Hello there!
Thanks for sharing this. My friend has applied as a registered nurse and her timeline is very simple:
02/2010, sent appl. to Sydney, NS
03/2010, got AOR
04/2010, got approval from NS
06/04/2010, sent full appl. to Buffalo
still waiting for the 2nd AOR

Based on your experience, she should get the 2nd AOR in this month. We will see.

Thanks!
 

garian4u

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Nov 13, 2009
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AvayaLenovo said:
Hello, people!
Finally, I'm here to update this table:

Medical Request --Medical Done---Visa Office --- PPR------VISA
1. me2land Done
2. canadacanada Done
3. beauhoe Done, Landed
4. nn000 Done, Landed
5. Pasi Done 05/12-------------05/20----------- Buffalo--------06/30-----07/15
6. Honolulu done 03/03------------03/23------------Buffalo--------06/25-----07/20
7. Professional1 Landed 05/12------------05/13------------Buffalo--------09/15-----09/16
8. MarkCan Medical Done
9. cathy2381 Medical Done
10. jattu1980 Medical Done 06/16------------06/23-----------New York---------09/20
11. garian4u Medical Request 06/30------------07/19------------Buffalo-----------09/30
12. anjay Medical Request
13. canada001 Medical Done ------------05/03----------
14. torontonian2010 Medical done08/09---------09/09-----------Buffalo-----------
15. Loveucanada PPR (Updated) ---------06/04-----------------------------09/13------
16. Sazid Medical Done 08/05-------------08/31----------Buffalo ------------
17. smallduck 08/24--------------09/15----------NY
19. nmat PPR request 06/15 ----------06/26--------NY----- 09/13--- waiting for visa
20. canadadream1 06/15 -------------07/14-----------Detroit-----------------
21. AvayaLenovo 08/25 -------------09/02-----------Buffalo--------------10/07

YAY! I've received our passport request few minutes ago and I am so ecstatic! It was a very fast response! Because Monday is a holiday, I think this Tuesday is the best day to travel to Buffalo and have our passports stamped! Can't contain the happiness! :p ;D ;)
Congrats AvayaLenovo :D ;D. Not sure where you would be coming from and how much time it will take you to reach Buffalo. Just keep in mind that Buffalo accepts in-person only on Tuesdays and Thursdays and that too from 8 AM - 11 AM. So, make sure you get there early in the morning, to avoid the risk of missing out on the time window.
 

garian4u

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Nov 13, 2009
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canadadream1 said:
Double Holyday. I got it too from Detroit office... YUPIIII
Good Lord .... Make that 2 in a row ;) :) :) Keep it flowing guys. 2010 is still to be done. Many more will cut the mark in the next few days. God bless all.
 

garian4u

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Nov 13, 2009
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AvayaLenovo said:
Congrats, Canadadream!

For those who submitted their passports via mail, how long did it take before you received your passports back? Appreciate if someone could share.
From other's experiences, I believe it has been taking 3-4 weeks at the most. Best case I heard of, was 17 days. Also one of the earliest was of Pasi. But, 3-4 weeks would be safe I guess. But, if you have the option, go in-person.
 

garian4u

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Nov 13, 2009
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Pro1, I need your help. Can you please send me a template of the Authority Letter that you used for the PPR? I need it for my wife. Either PM me the contents, or if you have a word doc, send to my personal e-mail. Appreciate your help.
 

AvayaLenovo

Star Member
Jul 27, 2010
106
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13Oct2009
Doc's Request.
10Dec2009
AOR Received.
09Apr2010
Med's Request
25Aug2010
Med's Done....
2Sep2010
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
7Oct2010
VISA ISSUED...
21Oct2010
LANDED..........
30Jun2011
garian4u said:
From other's experiences, I believe it has been taking 3-4 weeks at the most. Best case I heard of, was 17 days. Also one of the earliest was of Pasi. But, 3-4 weeks would be safe I guess. But, if you have the option, go in-person.
Thanks, garian4u. Wow, it's a long wait. So, yeah, I guess I'll just go there in person. I'll be coming from Chicago and the airfare and hotel rates are pretty steep. But if that would give us peace of mind, then I'll probably consider the option.

If I would get my passport stamped on Tuesday (Oct 12) ---- this means that it took me exactly 12 months to complete my application process. Our papers were received by CIO on October 13 last year. This is a very nice gift for me & my husband - we will be celebrating our 12th year anniversary on October 13.
 

garian4u

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AvayaLenovo said:
Thanks, garian4u. Wow, it's a long wait. So, yeah, I guess I'll just go there in person. I'll be coming from Chicago and the airfare and hotel rates are pretty steep. But if that would give us peace of mind, then I'll probably consider the option.

If I would get my passport stamped on Tuesday (Oct 12) ---- this means that it took me exactly 12 months to complete my application process. Our papers were received by CIO on October 13 last year. This is a very nice gift for me & my husband - we will be celebrating our 12th year anniversary on October 13.
Not exactly trying to crush any anniversary celebrations plans ;) But, if the fares look bad, you may try the next Tuesday. Fares were like 1000+ for me from Seattle for Oct 12th, so I have now opted for Oct 19th. I will be going for the in-person option on that Tuesday. If you are coimg that day, maybe we can meet up :) My journey had crossed 12 months when I got PPR. CIO had my papers on Sep 28th 2009. But, then I faulted by delaying my papers to Buffalo, because of the delay in the FBI cert.
 

AvayaLenovo

Star Member
Jul 27, 2010
106
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13Oct2009
Doc's Request.
10Dec2009
AOR Received.
09Apr2010
Med's Request
25Aug2010
Med's Done....
2Sep2010
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
7Oct2010
VISA ISSUED...
21Oct2010
LANDED..........
30Jun2011
You are too funny. ;D

It would be nice to meet up with you then, however, I'm taking advantage of the Columbus day which is holiday for me. So I can travel that day and be early the next day. I also have the option to use my miles instead of paying for airfare...let's see what would work out best. I will let you know if my plans change. ;)
 

professional 1

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Apr 25, 2009
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AvayaLenovo said:
YAY! I've received our passport request few minutes ago and I am so ecstatic! It was a very fast response! Because Monday is a holiday, I think this Tuesday is the best day to travel to Buffalo and have our passports stamped! Can't contain the happiness! :p ;D ;)

Congratulations, and wish you the best of luck.
 

professional 1

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garian4u said:
Pro1, I need your help. Can you please send me a template of the Authority Letter that you used for the PPR? I need it for my wife. Either PM me the contents, or if you have a word doc, send to my personal e-mail. Appreciate your help.

Done, whish you the best of luck.
 

smallduck

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Jul 21, 2010
413
16
NYC
Category........
Visa Office......
New York, NY (In Process)
NOC Code......
9xxx
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Oct 05 2009
Doc's Request.
Dec 02 2009
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
Dec 10 2009 and Apr 21 2010
IELTS Request
waived
File Transfer...
Jul 14 2010 to NYVO
Med's Request
Aug 24 2010
Med's Done....
Sep 15 2010 - and Med RCVD (Nov 16)
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
Apr 04 2011, Decision made Apr 25 2011
VISA ISSUED...
Apr 18 2011
AvayaLenovo said:
Thanks, garian4u. Wow, it's a long wait. So, yeah, I guess I'll just go there in person. I'll be coming from Chicago and the airfare and hotel rates are pretty steep. But if that would give us peace of mind, then I'll probably consider the option.

If I would get my passport stamped on Tuesday (Oct 12) ---- this means that it took me exactly 12 months to complete my application process. Our papers were received by CIO on October 13 last year. This is a very nice gift for me & my husband - we will be celebrating our 12th year anniversary on October 13.
Congrat AvayaLenovo,

I'm still waiting for the FBI to come as the final documents, so that I won't have PPR soon enough. Did your Ecas status change to Med RCVD??