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AUGUST 2015 - OUTLAND Applications

carr1

Hero Member
Sep 1, 2014
231
10
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-08-2015
Doc's Request.
16-02-16 FBI check
AOR Received.
16-09-2015
File Transfer...
27-10-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
29-05-2015
Passport Req..
2-4-16 DM
VISA ISSUED...
8-4-16 COPR Arrived
LANDED..........
10-4-16 Landed
Baffled said:
Yeah I am hoping for a quick move on that too. Though I just found out some bad news. Since my car is still being financed and the title will not be in my name, a copy of the title will not allow me to export my vehicle. Bleh.

The finance company didnt have any issues with it. They were going to give me a letter of permission and copy of title of the vehicle so that I could transport it into Canada permanently.
Youch, I sold my car before I came to Canada as it seemed like a hassle for me. Good luck on getting it imported.
 

Baffled

Star Member
Apr 7, 2015
167
20
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
07-31-2015
Doc's Request.
Statutory Declaration of Common-Law 01-04-2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
08-04-2015 (10-01-2015: PR In Process)
File Transfer...
Fingerprint Background Check (Canada) 02-18-2016
Med's Request
Up Front
Med's Done....
May-07-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
April 27, 2016
LANDED..........
May 18, 2016
It will work out. I am just happy that my CoPR came in :D.

Also is this the correct B4 form?

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf186a.pdf

I went to this website and the link that claims to be the B4 form is broken. I left feedback but that won't help me.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-border.asp
 

carr1

Hero Member
Sep 1, 2014
231
10
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-08-2015
Doc's Request.
16-02-16 FBI check
AOR Received.
16-09-2015
File Transfer...
27-10-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
29-05-2015
Passport Req..
2-4-16 DM
VISA ISSUED...
8-4-16 COPR Arrived
LANDED..........
10-4-16 Landed
Baffled said:
It will work out. I am just happy that my CoPR came in :D.

Also is this the correct B4 form?

http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/publications/forms-formulaires/bsf186a.pdf

I went to this website and the link that claims to be the B4 form is broken. I left feedback but that won't help me.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/newcomers/before-border.asp
It looks right but I can't say for sure, I'm doing my B4 later this summer when I bring my personal stuff back from the states
 

Baffled

Star Member
Apr 7, 2015
167
20
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
07-31-2015
Doc's Request.
Statutory Declaration of Common-Law 01-04-2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
08-04-2015 (10-01-2015: PR In Process)
File Transfer...
Fingerprint Background Check (Canada) 02-18-2016
Med's Request
Up Front
Med's Done....
May-07-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
April 27, 2016
LANDED..........
May 18, 2016
::)

Silly question, if I dont know the cost of furniture like for example, bed frame I bought in 1997 and such what do I do guess?
 

carr1

Hero Member
Sep 1, 2014
231
10
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-08-2015
Doc's Request.
16-02-16 FBI check
AOR Received.
16-09-2015
File Transfer...
27-10-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
29-05-2015
Passport Req..
2-4-16 DM
VISA ISSUED...
8-4-16 COPR Arrived
LANDED..........
10-4-16 Landed
Baffled said:
::)

Silly question, if I dont know the cost of furniture like for example, bed frame I bought in 1997 and such what do I do guess?
I asked the same sort of questions when I landed and the CBSA agent said don't worry so much we will figure it out when you do come with your stuff. I really only have personal stuff to bring like photos and misc stuff, just a car load. When I decided to come to Canada I sold almost everything or gave it away.
 

Baffled

Star Member
Apr 7, 2015
167
20
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
07-31-2015
Doc's Request.
Statutory Declaration of Common-Law 01-04-2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
08-04-2015 (10-01-2015: PR In Process)
File Transfer...
Fingerprint Background Check (Canada) 02-18-2016
Med's Request
Up Front
Med's Done....
May-07-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
April 27, 2016
LANDED..........
May 18, 2016
Yeah, I am glad I don't have a lot to bring. I want to bring the bed frame and computer desk and give it to my girlfriend. We could really use a nice bed frame. As for everything else its just random computer stuff, dvds, and clothes. Just wish the car wasn't so complicated.
 

carr1

Hero Member
Sep 1, 2014
231
10
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-08-2015
Doc's Request.
16-02-16 FBI check
AOR Received.
16-09-2015
File Transfer...
27-10-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
29-05-2015
Passport Req..
2-4-16 DM
VISA ISSUED...
8-4-16 COPR Arrived
LANDED..........
10-4-16 Landed
Baffled said:
Yeah, I am glad I don't have a lot to bring. I want to bring the bed frame and computer desk and give it to my girlfriend. We could really use a nice bed frame. As for everything else its just random computer stuff, dvds, and clothes. Just wish the car wasn't so complicated.
Good luck with the car and landing! It's such a good feeling when you're all said and done!
 

Baffled

Star Member
Apr 7, 2015
167
20
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
07-31-2015
Doc's Request.
Statutory Declaration of Common-Law 01-04-2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
08-04-2015 (10-01-2015: PR In Process)
File Transfer...
Fingerprint Background Check (Canada) 02-18-2016
Med's Request
Up Front
Med's Done....
May-07-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
April 27, 2016
LANDED..........
May 18, 2016
Alright after asking in the Settlements Issues section of the forums I found that I will be able to export my lien hold vehicle with a Letter of Permission. It is noted on the US Customs and Border Protection website and on the automated phone system. The border patrol themselves don't really know, and when I talked to them the guy had no idea and kept asking another officer and that officer was just annoyed that the other officer kept asking questions that he probably didn't have answers to. OH well. It is a relief to know I can still export and import my car.
 

Shwemir

Star Member
Sep 1, 2015
50
1
Category........
Visa Office......
NEW DELHI
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-08-2015
AOR Received.
AOR1:14-10-2015.................SA : 28-10-2015
File Transfer...
AOR2 : 09-11-2015
Med's Done....
done upfront July 2015
Passport Req..
21-04-2016.............DM : 22-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
05-05-2016
LANDED..........
Flagpole : 08-05-2016
Thanks a ton Stephcy and Baffled...
Glad I waited and didn't apply for extension....got my passport back with the stamp and Copr as well :D :D

Total time of 8 months for the whole process...finally the waiting game is over...
All the best for everyone waiting and praying that everyone gets their visa soon and unites with their partner...
 

Baffled

Star Member
Apr 7, 2015
167
20
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
07-31-2015
Doc's Request.
Statutory Declaration of Common-Law 01-04-2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
08-04-2015 (10-01-2015: PR In Process)
File Transfer...
Fingerprint Background Check (Canada) 02-18-2016
Med's Request
Up Front
Med's Done....
May-07-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
April 27, 2016
LANDED..........
May 18, 2016
Since my car is the only means for me to travel, and it is still insured through a US company...will there be any issues driving it into the US get my stuff and head back to Canada and take advantage of the 6 months allowed to drive it in BC? And deal with the export/import later like something to follow me into Canada later :p.
 

stephcy

Star Member
Dec 15, 2014
196
6
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
OTTAWA
NOC Code......
2151
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
AOR Received.
22-10-2015
File Transfer...
04-11-2015
Med's Done....
21-07-2015
Passport Req..
DECISION MADE 07.03.2016 - no passport request
VISA ISSUED...
CoPR 14.03.2016
LANDED..........
19-03-2016
Baffled said:
CoPR received in the mail today! WOOT!

Question: Can I apply for a SIN now or after I landed? I'll call Service Canada and find out. But figured I would ask here first :D.

Timeline:

Family Sponsorship (Outland Application)
Sent Application: July 31, 2015
Application Rec.: August 4, 2015
Sponsor Approved: October 1, 2015
PR Application Rec.: October 1, 2015
Statutory of Declaration for Common-Law Doc Req. Rec.: January 4, 2016
Statutory of Declaration for Common-Law Doc Sent: January 29, 2016
Fingerprint for Background Check, Canada Req.: February 15, 2016
Fingerprint for Background Check, Canada Sent (Electronically): February 18, 2016
CoPR documents sent from Ottawa: April 27, 2016
CoPR documents received: May 4, 2016

Total Months: 9 months exactly, from application received by Ottawa to CoPR received.
Items that may have effected the time frame:
- Fingerprinting for Canada and Statutory of Declaration.
- Medical Exam completed upfront
- All fees paid the day we completed the application.

Now to fill out forums, prep for export/import of my finance car, drive back to get things sorted, and get landed.

Quite the adventure.

Baffled
Hi :) you have to get landed first. It seems that you can do it at the airport too if you are landing there. Otherwise the next day you can just go to service Canada, they will give you your sin number immediately, just a bit of waiting time there :) Happy landing :)
 

stephcy

Star Member
Dec 15, 2014
196
6
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
OTTAWA
NOC Code......
2151
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-09-2015
AOR Received.
22-10-2015
File Transfer...
04-11-2015
Med's Done....
21-07-2015
Passport Req..
DECISION MADE 07.03.2016 - no passport request
VISA ISSUED...
CoPR 14.03.2016
LANDED..........
19-03-2016
Shwemir said:
Thanks a ton Stephcy and Baffled...
Glad I waited and didn't apply for extension....got my passport back with the stamp and Copr as well :D :D

Total time of 8 months for the whole process...finally the waiting game is over...
All the best for everyone waiting and praying that everyone gets their visa soon and unites with their partner...
You are welcome and congrats :) happy landing and all the best to your new beginning :)
 

nmclean

Star Member
Jul 11, 2015
116
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-07-2015
Doc's Request.
28-01-2016
File Transfer...
28-09-2015
Med's Done....
05-03-2015
VISA ISSUED...
20-06-2016
LANDED..........
28-06-2016
Baffled said:
Since my car is the only means for me to travel, and it is still insured through a US company...will there be any issues driving it into the US get my stuff and head back to Canada and take advantage of the 6 months allowed to drive it in BC? And deal with the export/import later like something to follow me into Canada later :p.
Well, the rules depend on where you are a resident...

...the following persons are exempt, for the period specified, from the requirements respecting the holding of a driver's licence issued to him or her under this Act:

(a) a person who has a validly issued and subsisting driver's or operator's licence or permit issued according to the laws where he or she is ordinarily resident, for 6 months from the date he or she last entered British Columbia;

(b) a person who has become ordinarily resident in British Columbia and who has a validly issued and subsisting driver's or operator's licence or permit issued according to the laws of the jurisdiction where he or she was most recently ordinarily resident, for 90 days after he or she became ordinarily resident in British Columbia;
...is exempt from the requirements to register and license the motor vehicle or trailer under this Act, if

(d) the owner or operator of the motor vehicle or trailer is in British Columbia for, and uses the motor vehicle or trailer for, touring purposes only, for a period of 6 months, or

(e) the owner or operator of the motor vehicle or trailer is in British Columbia for, and uses the motor vehicle or trailer for, other than touring purposes, for a period of 30 days
http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/consol5/consol5/96318_01

So once you are a permanent resident, the period allowed for not having a BC driver's license changes from 6 months to 90 days, and the period for not having the car registered changes to 30 days. In other words, you need to import in 30 days.
 

Jbodden

Hero Member
Aug 27, 2015
543
12
124
Roatan, Honduras
Category........
Visa Office......
MEXICO CITY
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-AUG-2015
Doc's Request.
28-MAR-2016
AOR Received.
AOR1-08-OCT-2015, AOR2- 11-FEB-2016
File Transfer...
SA- 26-OCT-2015, IP 05-NOV-2015
Med's Request
UPFRONT
Med's Done....
17-AUG-2015
Interview........
WAIVED "Thank God"
Passport Req..
05-APRIL-2016
VISA ISSUED...
18-APRIL-2016
LANDED..........
30-APRIL-2016
Re: Mexico
« Reply #13444 on: May 12, 2016, 09:13:13 am »
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Hello everyone.. I'm just stopping by to say hi to everyone.. I'm loving Canada it's awesome hehe. My exams status has been updated to complete and a line was added.. Here's how it looks now..I didn't know they added when you landed too.. Hehe

1.We received your application for permanent residence on August 26, 2015.

2.We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on February 11, 2016.

3.We started processing your application on February 8, 2016.

4.Medical results have been received.

5.We sent you correspondence on March 28, 2016. If you have not yet provided the information or the requested documents, please do so as soon as possible. Please wait until you receive the correspondence before sending us additional information, as the correspondence will outline all information that is required.

6.We sent you correspondence on April 5, 2016. If you have not yet provided the information or the requested documents, please do so as soon as possible. Please wait until you receive the correspondence before sending us additional information, as the correspondence will outline all information that is required.

7.You entered Canada at the Lester B Pearson International Airport, Terminal No. 1 office on April 30, 2016 and became a Permanent Resident.

I wish you guy a speedy processing.. May God bless each and everyone of you guys..
 

Baffled

Star Member
Apr 7, 2015
167
20
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
07-31-2015
Doc's Request.
Statutory Declaration of Common-Law 01-04-2016
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
08-04-2015 (10-01-2015: PR In Process)
File Transfer...
Fingerprint Background Check (Canada) 02-18-2016
Med's Request
Up Front
Med's Done....
May-07-2015
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
Exempt
VISA ISSUED...
April 27, 2016
LANDED..........
May 18, 2016
Jbodden said:
Re: Mexico
« Reply #13444 on: May 12, 2016, 09:13:13 am »
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Hello everyone.. I'm just stopping by to say hi to everyone.. I'm loving Canada it's awesome hehe. My exams status has been updated to complete and a line was added.. Here's how it looks now..I didn't know they added when you landed too.. Hehe

1.We received your application for permanent residence on August 26, 2015.

2.We sent you correspondence acknowledging receipt of your application(s) on February 11, 2016.

3.We started processing your application on February 8, 2016.

4.Medical results have been received.

5.We sent you correspondence on March 28, 2016. If you have not yet provided the information or the requested documents, please do so as soon as possible. Please wait until you receive the correspondence before sending us additional information, as the correspondence will outline all information that is required.

6.We sent you correspondence on April 5, 2016. If you have not yet provided the information or the requested documents, please do so as soon as possible. Please wait until you receive the correspondence before sending us additional information, as the correspondence will outline all information that is required.

7.You entered Canada at the Lester B Pearson International Airport, Terminal No. 1 office on April 30, 2016 and became a Permanent Resident.

I wish you guy a speedy processing.. May God bless each and everyone of you guys..
Grats! I am dealing with the AESDirect and confused to all heck. But I am going back to the states tomorrow driving out and then back in with the car I want to export/import. I will be seeing friends and family getting my stuff together and heading back to Canada in a weeks time. WOOT! ugh now back to this Brain Wrecking AESDirect. Best of luck to all of you!