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[NGE]

Dear qorax,

Can you please tell me, what do VO check before issuing 2AOR ?

 

[mayankpandya]

Dear All,

This is the news for all who are going to land in Canada.

Canada economy creates surge of jobs in June
* Economy adds 93,200 jobs vs 15,000 forecast
* Unemployment rate drops to 7.9 pct from 8.1 pct
* Services gain while goods sector sheds workers
* Rate hike on July 20 seen as more likely (Adds analysts, market reaction, details)

Canada's economy created far more jobs than expected in June in a surprising sign of strength after a raft of discouraging data, fueling expectations the central bank will hike interest rates again this month.
Statistics Canada said on Friday employment surged by 93,200 in June, adding to gains to nearly make up for the 417,000 jobs lost during the country's recession.

Analysts had predicted an increase of 15,000 jobs after a moderate gain in May of 24,700 positions.

The unemployment rate in June fell unexpectedly to 7.9 percent from 8.1 percent, the lowest since January 2009 but still well above the pre-recession level of 6.2 percent.

For more information on economy also refer

http://www.rbc.com/economics/market/pdf/ecotrend.pdf


Regards,

Mayank

 

[Toluwanile]

Background & Security Checks

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
...
The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed".
...

Qorax

Thanks Qorax. Your posts are always very informative, but i have a question here. Do the time frames you gave apply to all VOs? Pls respond.
Thanks once again.
Toluwanile

 

[mayankpandya]

IN-PROCESS Meaning.

Application for Permanent Residence Outside Canada

This diagram explains each step in the application process. Please contact us for more information about Application Processing Times.

Status of your application Explanation
IN PROCESS
(A decision has not been made yet.) Application Received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)
We have received your application and will review it in order of receipt. We will send you an acknowledgement letter.

Documentation Verified by CIC
We are reviewing your application to make sure it is complete and that no documents are missing. We will return incomplete applications for resubmission.

An Interview May be Required
We will review the application and decide if an interview is necessary. If so, we will inform you in writing of the date, time and location of the interview.

WITHDRAWN
(An application can only be withdrawn when it is IN PROCESS.) Application Withdrawn
You may only withdraw your application before the Visa has been issued. There are no refunds after processing has started.

DECISION
MADE
(A decision has been made at this point.) Medical Results Received by CIC
We have received your medical results. We will contact you only if additional tests are needed.

Approval Status Determined
Your application will be either approved or rejected. We will inform you of the decision in writing.

Permanent Residence Status Determined
If your application is approved, we will send you your permanent resident documentation and a letter saying what we need to finalize your permanent residence.

COMPLETE
(This is the last step in the processing of your application.) Applicant Arrives in Canada and is Granted
Permanent Residence
You will need to meet with an Immigration Officer who will verify your documents and grant you permanent residence if all is in order.

 

[noman]

To Qorax,

yes they replied to wait up till october.

 

[qorax]

hello
i applied in December 03, 2009 any sent full docs in early may, 2010. the status shows "received by the visa office " and detailing "they are pending review " how long may it take my case to reach "in process"?

Expect something by Oct-Dec 2010.

 

[qorax]

That b/g check is about security clearance, which occurs after Meds. Yes, it'd take around 2-3 months, usually.

When u get the PPR u can send the pps from anywhere & with a return address of anywhere (check the CHC-Isl pp return procedure), however how will u send the pps to London from Pakistan?

Qorax

Thanks qorax for your quick response bless you!
However i wanted to know exactly the same question, you asked me instead! That if i want to get that ppr from and in pak what should i hav to do know! i mean i myself don't know the immigration procedure indept like you, so please advise me what should i ask chc and how it will possible to get this ppr request and pp sending n receiving in pak possible.
Thanks once again,
Danish

As I understand u cannot send pps abroad from Pakistan. No Courier/Post would accept that. Ditto from India.

Qorax

 

[qorax]

Dear all,
would u plz share ur idea about "proof of fund".
I've submitted a bank saving account certificate to the VO.
But now a days I've invested that money to otherwhere. Is it a problem?
How the verify it?

Some transactions from the a/c is acceptable, but u must maintain at least 70-80% of it in the bank. Besides, by the time u get your Meds - u must keep the full funds in the a/c.

Qorax

 

[qorax]

Dear qorax,

Can you please tell me, what do VO check before issuing 2AOR ?

1. Correctness of the application.
2. Completeness of the supporting docs.
3. Xcheck your case against eligibility with the MI List.
4. Recalculate your points, once again.

Qorax

 

[mikomi]

1. Correctness of the application.
2. Completeness of the supporting docs.
3. Xcheck your case against eligibility with the MI List.
4. Recalculate your points, once again.

Qorax

hello qorax...so does it mean that once an applicant got 2nd AOR it only shows that he/she reach the 67 points needed to be able for his papers to be processed???

 

[Coffee]

1. Correctness of the application.
2. Completeness of the supporting docs.
3. Xcheck your case against eligibility with the MI List.
4. Recalculate your points, once again.

Qorax

Hi Qorax,

Question on post-26 June process. I appreciate the fact that there is little info yet on it, but your comments are highly valued. Would you modify your above post if it was post-26 June? I read somewhere that under new procedure CIO would perform the check against MI and calculation of points.

Do you think these steps would be performed again by VO?

 

[qorax]

hello qorax...so does it mean that once an applicant got 2nd AOR it only shows that he/she reach the 67 points needed to be able for his papers to be processed???

Yes, and the case has been "provisionally accepted". However, anytime the VO or some or one of his staff might have a relook at it. Nonetheless, it's a rarity.

Qorax

 

[qorax]

Hi Qorax,

Question on post-26 June process. I appreciate the fact that there is little info yet on it, but your comments are highly valued. Would you modify your above post if it was post-26 June? I read somewhere that under new procedure CIO would perform the check against MI and calculation of points.

Do you think these steps would be performed again by VO?

Post June-26, the VO step has been eliminated. Now the same is done by the CIO-NS. Actually, both these steps r now clubbed together.

Qorax

 

[edupolo]

My medicals have been sent to London because I was asked to do so, even though my case is being handled by Ottawa. Ottawa sent me an email saying that my medicals are now with Health Canada. Does anyone know what they do... never heard of Health Canada within this process. Is it now when they start doing my criminal check then...

 

[hinnajamal]

Dear Qorax
Thanks for the help u extended to me last week.
I want to ask that I have received 2bd AOR on 31st August. Should i expect the chane in my status ''In-Process'' by october/december or by January?

Hinna