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

[zulkfal]

Hi all, Today I visited my local MP's office with my friend who applied under FSW-3 more than 12 months ago. Gentleman in MP's office made a phone call to Buffalo office and was informed buffalo is trying to clear the backlog on priority basis and my friends can expect a MR with in 4 weeks if there is no outstanding issue related to his application. They also mention Buffalo is trying its best to meet the average processing time posted on CIC web.

 

[anuM]

Hi all, Today I visited my local MP's office with my friend who applied under FSW-3 more than 12 months ago. Gentleman in MP's office made a phone call to Buffalo office and was informed buffalo is trying to clear the backlog on priority basis and my friends can expect a MR with in 4 weeks if there is no outstanding issue related to his application. They also mention Buffalo is trying its best to meet the average processing time posted on CIC web.

what is the priority basis they are operating on?

 

[zulkfal]

Haha, I was not given the information regarding priority sequence but was told the priority is to clear backlog

 

[anuM]

thanks loads!

 

[moein]

Hi Zulkfal

Thanks for sharing this info. I am waiting for 19 months.

Hi all, Today I visited my local MP's office with my friend who applied under FSW-3 more than 12 months ago. Gentleman in MP's office made a phone call to Buffalo office and was informed buffalo is trying to clear the backlog on priority basis and my friends can expect a MR with in 4 weeks if there is no outstanding issue related to his application. They also mention Buffalo is trying its best to meet the average processing time posted on CIC web.

 

[spatel09]

Haha, I was not given that information of priority sequence but was told priority to clear backlog

Hi

Thanks for good info..

can you post your friends timeline, so we can have better idea on processing.

Thanks again

 

[ekaramad]

This is good news. I sent Buffalo another email and they again told me it could take up to 64 weeks. I am currently 59 weeks through. I guess my best bet is 2 months from now.

 

[Maani1985]

Hi all, Today I visited my local MP's office with my friend who applied under FSW-3 more than 12 months ago. Gentleman in MP's office made a phone call to Buffalo office and was informed buffalo is trying to clear the backlog on priority basis and my friends can expect a MR with in 4 weeks if there is no outstanding issue related to his application. They also mention Buffalo is trying its best to meet the average processing time posted on CIC web.

Hi Zulkfal,

First of all congratualtions on your progress toward mapleland.

Is your friend post June 26, 2010 applicant?

Thanks

 

[anuM]

Under the first set of instructions (MI-1) CIC used this new authority under immigration law to control the type of applications received, but not the number. The number of applications received exceed the ability to process them in a timely way. CIC introduced caps on June 26, 2010 on the FSW program as part of the second MI. CIC has limited the intake of new FSW applications to better match the number CIC can actually process within the annual levels plan tabled in Parliament. The third set of MI, introduced in June 2011, further adjusted the intake of economic class APRs. FSW applications under the third MI are processed on a priority basis.

Further information can be found at: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/media/releases/2011/2011-06-24a.asp.

CIC has received enough FSW applications since February 27, 2008 to reach immigration levels for the next two years. Unfortunately, it will take longer to process those submitted under the first set of instructions (between February 27, 2008 and June 25, 2010) than originally projected. This number represents more than twice the number of projected admissions under the program in 2011.

CIC's goal is to make the immigration system more responsive to labour market needs. By giving priority to FSW applications received on or after July 1, 2011, CIC is responding to the most urgent labour market needs first. The length of time it takes to finalize an application under this program varies from one visa office to another since visa offices face different challenges. CIC continues to work towards global service standards and the use of departmental standard forms to minimize such regional variations as much as possible.

I hope that this information is of assistance.

D. Kit
Ministerial Enquiries Division

 

[anuj_623]

Hey Guys,

How to consider 64 weeks from 1st AOR or 2nd AOR or file transfer date b'cas i send case spec inquiry to CIC and same reply your file is in queue awaiting initial assesment this could take up to 64 weeks from the date we received the application.

Can someone tell me how to consider time line for 64 weeks

Thank You,

Anuj

 

[Maani1985]

I believe it is 64 weeks from 2nd AOR.

 

[anuM]

I believe it is 64 weeks from 2nd AOR.

i believe its 64 weeks from file transfer

 

[shish]

i believe its 64 weeks from file transfer

Yes it's 64 weeks from file transfer.
Mine is in process after 64 weeks.

 

[zulkfal]

64 weeks from the date VO has received your full application, not from 2nd AOR or file transfer.

My friend got 2nd AOR in May-2010

 

[AspirantCanada]

64 weeks from the date VO has received your full application, not from 2nd AOR or file transfer.

My friend got 2nd AOR in May-2010

This is not making any sense my file was transferred in Feb 2010 to buffalo.. I sent my complete document in Jun 2010 but got 2nd AOR on 4th Nov 2010..

All along I was reading that the period starts from file transfer.. if what you are saying is true then I'm in big trouble..

Regards,