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August AOR 2017

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Abuzii

Full Member
Jun 22, 2017
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Bremen
Category........
FSW
Nomination.....
31-05-2017
Med's Done....
14-06-2017
smart_eagle said:
It simply means that your file has been sent to a Visa office (VO). You can email CIC to find out which VO it is.
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Yes @smart_eagle is correct.......this generic message is usually sent when your file moves to the Visa office. You can mail CIC to know which of the Visa offices yours is been sent to.......I wish you all the best.......cheers!!!
 
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zroro

Full Member
Mar 8, 2018
44
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Hi,

FSW - Inland
My AOR is August 22
Medicals passed Sept 2
Background check in IP2 since January 26
My application is in Ottawa office.

I called CIC and they said it's under security check and there is no defined timeline. What should I do at this stage ? Are there many people with a similar case ?
 
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summerxx

Hero Member
Jun 12, 2016
439
131
zroro said:
Hi,

FSW - Inland
My AOR is August 22
Medicals passed Sept 2
Background check in IP2 since January 26
My application is in Ottawa office.

I called CIC and they said it's under security check and there is no defined timeline. What should I do at this stage ? Are there many people with a similar case ?
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Have you ordered GCMS notes yet?
 
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summerxx

Hero Member
Jun 12, 2016
439
131
zroro said:
No, any idea why GCMS notes would be helpful to me ? I mean even CIC agents would not know where my application is (if it is really under security check).
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Actually gcms notes may reveal more than cic phone agents. It gives you a clear idea where you stand in the process.
Anyway, in case you want to order one, getgcms.com does a decent job.
 
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Mr.singh33

Newbie
Mar 9, 2018
1
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andy108 said:
Hi Guys,

Starting thread for those who have AOR in August 2017 - please join for discussion and knowledge sharing.

There is already a watsapp/telegram groups for August AOR - please leave a request (dont share number, just a request saying: add me to watsapp) and i will send you an invite link.

Below I will post some information which you may find useful going forward.

Some FAQ:

Q: How to find my visa office?

A: Send E-mail to: CPC-CTD-Ottawa@cic.gc.ca
Subject: E000xxxx - Visa Office
Body of the mail:
Hello,

I am trying to find out in which Visa office my application is being processed?

Application number: E000xxxx
Date of Birth: 19xx-xx-xx
Last Name: xxx
First Name: xxxx
UCI: -
Category of Immigration: Federal Skilled Worker

Q: Can you explain background status changes (by other forum member, not my):

A: Background statuses explained:

There are two different things. Application status remains in process until we complete stamping.

Regarding BG status - It will go through different stages and let me try to make it clear to you to avoid any further confusion.

Prior to March 7, CIC used to maintain the below BG status.
1. Not needed at this time (NN)
2. Not Started (NS)
3. In Progress (IP)

After March 7, they paraphase the above status as follows.

1. Not Applicable (NA) ( Old Status :: NN)
2. Next to step to conduct BG Check (NBG) (Old Status : NS)
3. In Progress (IP)

People in the threads are using the above status interchangeably. So, don't get confused.

Now as far as BG process is concerned, it will go through the below trends. I'm using new status words for your reference.

Trend 1: NA -> IP -> NA -> IP
Trend 2: NA -> NBG-> NA-> IP

Some people who are submitting RCMP along with eAPR follows Trend 2 and rest Trend 1. I may not be 100% accurate. But this is what I noticed for CEC Inlanders.
Once the applicant at IP(2), he can expect PPR anytime soon.

Regarding at what stage BG will change??

STAGE 1:: After we submit our application, the BG status would be NA and it will be there until we see a change in Medical status (Passed).

STAGE 2:: After medical update is done, then agent at CIO will change our BG to IP or NBG. Then, he will start R10 check, Criminal checks.

STAGE 3:: After the above checks are done, then he will change BG to NA and our file moved to next stage for Eligibility assessment (A11.2) . Once he/she feels that we are meeting the Eligibility then he/she will provide his/her recommendation to Visa Officer and initiate the Security Clearance. At this point only our file will be moved from CIO to CPC.

STAGE 4:: Officer at Local Visa Office (LVO) will review the recommendation, Security clearance reports. Once he/she satisfies then he/she will approve the recommendation. Then our BG will be changed to IP again. This is where PPR(Passport Request) mails triggered to
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PlimPlum

Star Member
Jan 11, 2018
62
24
sais2008 said:
I did not get any link where can I see the link?kindly send the link.Thank you.
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I left the group so did many others. I don't think you'll find it useful at this point because many August applicants have already received their PPRs. The group name has changed several times from August AOR to something else too. These what's up groups are useful for the first 1-3 months.
 
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