August 2012 PR Applications

[InfoSeeker12]

Honestly, i wish i knew. May be your name popped up in some list, or may be you are just one of those applicants selected randomly. its no big deal. Just make sure that you get it done and get it out of the way asap.

 

[cec007]

Thats a fantastic information from InfoSeeker12.

Good luck Androme.

Hey Androme,

Its completely normal and nothing to be alarmed of. Its says in the guideline that the officer will ask for RCMP check if they need one. So they have asked and all you gotta do is get it done asap and dont give any reason for the officer to delay it.

I went to this place - not sure if you are in TO. But this place is pretty fast. Your results will be at CIC within 72 hours - online

http://www.commissionaires.ca/national/en/locations-office/loc-mississauga-fingerprinting-and-identification-services/

all the best.

 

[InfoSeeker12]

You are welcome CEC.

 

[mkapadia]

Just received my GCMS notes. Under "Eligibility", it says "Status: Review Required" and under Notes section it says:

"***PA has a Montreal address and his employer is also based in Montreal. There is no indication on the file that he intends on residing outside of Quebec."

Currently, I am in living and working in Montreal and had specified Ontario-Mississauga as province-city of destination in the application. Please provide guidance on this. I hope they do not reject my application because I am in Quebec and not applying under provincial category, for which I am not eligible due to French language.


thanks,
-mkapadia

 

[sashali78]

Just received my GCMS notes. Under "Eligibility", it says "Status: Review Required" and under Notes section it says:

"***PA has a Montreal address and his employer is also based in Montreal. There is no indication on the file that he intends on residing outside of Quebec."

Currently, I am in living and working in Montreal and had specified Ontario-Mississauga as province-city of destination in the application. Please provide guidance on this. I hope they do not reject my application because I am in Quebec and not applying under provincial category, for which I am not eligible due to French language.


thanks,
-mkapadia

You have a problem, buddy...Federal program explicitly states that it is intended for persons who intend to reside outside of Quebec. You may want to consult with a lawyer regarding what you can do - unless you can provide a substantial evidence that you are going to move outside Quebec as soon as you get PR , your chances are not so good.

 

[mkapadia]

I can provide a letter from my company that also has office in Toronto. So I can work from there as well. But I do not remember if there was any document or poof or intention letter in the application check list. Does that mean they reject application without requesting additional docs from my side?

 

[sashali78]

I can provide a letter from my company that also has office in Toronto. So I can work from there as well. But I do not remember if there was any document or poof or intention letter in the application check list. Does that mean they reject application without requesting additional docs from my side?

I think they may. You also may appeal that decision later...If you can provide a letter from your company stating a future plan to transition you to Toronto office that would be helpful (I think).
But seriously, this is something you want to consult with immigration lawyer rather than on a forum..Good luck!

 

[InfoSeeker12]

I think they may. You also may appeal that decision later...If you can provide a letter from your company stating a future plan to transition you to Toronto office that would be helpful (I think).
But seriously, this is something you want to consult with immigration lawyer rather than on a forum..Good luck!

Yea - mkapadia - That is very clear from the CEC application guideline. Its one of the very basic criteria that you will not be living in Quebec. Even though you have been, if your firm confirms that it will easily transfer you, that might help. But that kind of letter needs to be brought into CIC's attention pretty fast.

If I were you, i'd take few hours off from work tomorrow morning, sit with a lawyer (not a consultant..but an immigration lawyer, they are more costly yet more informative) and discuss options. just thinking loudly, but confirm with lawyer if CIC will accept your application if you guarantee them that you will move out of Quebec as soon your PR is confirmed. And you will either transfer to your current employer's Toronto office, or you will find another job in Toronto.

But personally speaking, are you mentally prepared to leave Quebec once your PR is confirmed - or you want to continue working there?

 

[Derekjeeter]

Dear all,

Could you please advice how to request GCMS notes. I live abroad so can I still request myself ? or I need somebody assistance?

I remember once applying for my FSW application but that was while I was in Canada.

Any info will help.

Thanks,

DJ

 

[InfoSeeker12]

Dear all,

Could you please advice how to request GCMS notes. I live abroad so can I still request myself ? or I need somebody assistance?

I remember once applying for my FSW application but that was while I was in Canada.

Any info will help.

Thanks,

DJ

Hey Mr. DJ ...

Since you are outside Canada, you will need help from a friend in Canada.

This is the online request link:
https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do

Your friend will need to upload a copy of his license or any document with Canadian address. You will have to fill an authorization form - so that CIC can disclose your info to your friend. All forms are available from that link.

I'm not 100%, but i guess you (or your friend) will need to pay $5.

Cheers.

 

[Derekjeeter]

Hey Mr. DJ ...

Since you are outside Canada, you will need help from a friend in Canada.

This is the online request link:
https://atip-aiprp.apps.gc.ca/atip/welcome.do

Your friend will need to upload a copy of his license or any document with Canadian address. You will have to fill an authorization form - so that CIC can disclose your info to your friend. All forms are available from that link.

I'm not 100%, but i guess you (or your friend) will need to pay $5.

Cheers.

Thank you for your advice.

will look into it.

 

[mkapadia]

Yea - mkapadia - That is very clear from the CEC application guideline. Its one of the very basic criteria that you will not be living in Quebec. Even though you have been, if your firm confirms that it will easily transfer you, that might help. But that kind of letter needs to be brought into CIC's attention pretty fast.

If I were you, i'd take few hours off from work tomorrow morning, sit with a lawyer (not a consultant..but an immigration lawyer, they are more costly yet more informative) and discuss options. just thinking loudly, but confirm with lawyer if CIC will accept your application if you guarantee them that you will move out of Quebec as soon your PR is confirmed. And you will either transfer to your current employer's Toronto office, or you will find another job in Toronto.

But personally speaking, are you mentally prepared to leave Quebec once your PR is confirmed - or you want to continue working there?

Thanks InfoSeeker12 and sashali78. I am prepared to move outside quebec anytime provided I have a PR. CEC guidelines do not talk of any docs/proof requirement on this matter. All they mention is the plan to move outside quebec. So instead of upright rejecting the application, they should have provided an opportunity to the applicant to prove the matter upfront during application or landing. Will seek for lawyer's help. Any recommendation in Montreal area?

 

[tdcec]

ECAS updated to Decision Made today. Given that I received the passport request earlier this week, I am assuming that the decision made is a positive one . Can seniors please confirm, that I am now, almost at the final milestone of the PR path

 

[hopeinshahallah]

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[abgh]

I have requested gcms notes a week ago.. no progress on my application status on ecas over a month now after completing medicals.. Emailed CIC once and they notified no medicals have been received yet and now I have asked them again after finding out when the doctor sent the results to CIC. Awaiting their response. Anyone else in this situation?? Let me know.

Thanks