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BUFFALO AOR AUGUST-SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER 2010

Mirpur

Full Member
Dec 27, 2011
23
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GAZZZ said:
Don't be nervous!. you will definitely get your PPR before me. your file is in the mint condition.
you are in security check right now. to be honest nobody exactly knows the time frame of this stage. there are tons of parameters that are out of our control. the number of the countries we have lived before, our nationality and some other parameters that we don't know. but the average time line is 2 to 4 months
these are the average timeline for FSW2 and FSW3 who filed in Buffalo

24 to 26 months from the date filed in Sydney
22 to 24 months from the date filed in Buffalo (this time line updates every three months. it is 23 months right now but I expect it to raise to 24!)
2 to 4 months after MR is done.

these numbers are just my vivid imagination and I hope they will be true.
FYI, this 23 months timeline starts from the date you receive the second AOR from Buffalo. This information is from Cohen's office.

I received my 2nd AOR from Buffalo around Nov 2010 and my 23 months would have been Oct 2012. I have not heard anyone so far who had to wait 23 months after 2nd AOR to get MR.

In my case, I just did the Medical test last week. As far as my timeline goes, I applied to Sydney in Feb 2010, and received the 2nd AOR from Buffalo in Nov 2010. File got transferred to Detroit in Nov 2011, got MR in Jan 2012.
 

GAZZZ

Hero Member
Oct 6, 2011
228
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
2134
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03/02/2010
Doc's Request.
04/21/2010
Nomination.....
N.A
AOR Received.
08/13/2010 (2th)
IELTS Request
N.A
File Transfer...
N.A
Med's Request
11/28/2011
Med's Done....
12/05/2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
02/22/2012
VISA ISSUED...
02/23/2012
LANDED..........
02/23/2012
Mirpur said:
FYI, this 23 months timeline starts from the date you receive the second AOR from Buffalo. This information is from Cohen's office.

I received my 2nd AOR from Buffalo around Nov 2010 and my 23 months would have been Oct 2012. I have not heard anyone so far who had to wait 23 months after 2nd AOR to get MR.

In my case, I just did the Medical test last week. As far as my timeline goes, I applied to Sydney in Feb 2010, and received the 2nd AOR from Buffalo in Nov 2010. File got transferred to Detroit in Nov 2011, got MR in Jan 2012.
the timeline I mentioned is for finishing everything and getting PPR.
if you look at the website they clearly mentioned 23 months after Filing based on 80% of finished application[/b].
anyway, I am a person like other applicants in this forum and I'm not sure about what I said.
as I understood you've got your MR 23 months after filing at Sydney and I think you will finish it in 2 to 3 months from now witch means 24 to 26 months from the time you filed at Sydney in total!
I appreciate if you look at your time line and let us know when did you file at Buffalo. more data will help us to figure out the true timeline.
I really appreciate if everyone could update its signature timeline witch is not pretty popular in this forum!
 

john.smith1779

Star Member
Sep 21, 2011
57
7
GAZZZ said:
one more thing.you told me that your file transferred to Buffalo on June 2010.June 2010 is a little bit tricky. did you file before June 25 or after this day? because for Post-June application there is no valid data yet. but for pre-June application the average time line is 22 to 24 months after filing in Buffalo.
Hi Gazzz

I think my file comes in pre-june applicants, i m not sure, here are the exact dates for my 1st AOR and file transfer date to Buffalo
1st AOR 15 June, 2010
File transfer to Buffalo on 24 June, 2010

Thanks
 

GAZZZ

Hero Member
Oct 6, 2011
228
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
2134
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03/02/2010
Doc's Request.
04/21/2010
Nomination.....
N.A
AOR Received.
08/13/2010 (2th)
IELTS Request
N.A
File Transfer...
N.A
Med's Request
11/28/2011
Med's Done....
12/05/2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
02/22/2012
VISA ISSUED...
02/23/2012
LANDED..........
02/23/2012
john.smith1779 said:
Hi Gazzz

I think my file comes in pre-june applicants, i m not sure, here are the exact dates for my 1st AOR and file transfer date to Buffalo
1st AOR 15 June, 2010
File transfer to Buffalo on 24 June, 2010

Thanks
it's hard to tell. did they ask you for IELTS? because for Post-June applicants IELTS is obligatory.
but I still think that you should get MR lately February or early March. keep your fingers crossed and enjoy your winter!
ask your Lower to send a case-specific inquiry to Visa office and ask them about your file.
if they reply "your file is in Que for preliminary assessment" means is not your time yet but if they replied "your file is in process" means you will get MR soon.

I completely understand your feeling, because I'm in the same situation. Over load, under paid, begging employee to apply for new work permit and ....
but all we can do is waiting
 

Simp

Hero Member
Nov 6, 2010
424
11
Toronto
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hi guys,

I just got a request from buffalo forfinger prints today.anyone has idea how to get it done and how long it takes.I am in Toronto.

I got the medical request last wk.

My wife is principal applicant but they asked fingerprints for me.do i need to send for her as well.

Thanks

S
 

john.smith1779

Star Member
Sep 21, 2011
57
7
GAZZZ said:
it's hard to tell. did they ask you for IELTS? because for Post-June applicants IELTS is obligatory.
but I still think that you should get MR lately February or early March. keep your fingers crossed and enjoy your winter!
ask your Lower to send a case-specific inquiry to Visa office and ask them about your file.
if they reply "your file is in Que for preliminary assessment" means is not your time yet but if they replied "your file is in process" means you will get MR soon.

I completely understand your feeling, because I'm in the same situation. Over load, under paid, begging employee to apply for new work permit and ....
but all we can do is waiting
you are right, I will wait till Feb 15, 2012 , if there is no change in my Ecas like we start processing, i will request for CAIPS surely. I sent them new ielts test last year and its valid till Jan 2013. Hope for the best.
Thanks Gazzz and plus 1 to you.
 

iamxiaogua

Star Member
Jun 14, 2011
91
0
Vancouver, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
4122
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Nov 28, 2011
AOR Received.
Feb 3, 2012
IELTS Request
sent with application
File Transfer...
Feb 3, 2012
Med's Request
Mar 30, 2012
Med's Done....
Apr 14, 2012
Interview........
WAVED
Passport Req..
Jun 19, 2012
VISA ISSUED...
Jul 16, 2012
LANDED..........
Jul 25, 2012
My understanding is that "pre-June" means application being submitted to NS office before June 25 2010, not to Buffalo.

GAZZZ said:
one more thing.you told me that your file transferred to Buffalo on June 2010.June 2010 is a little bit tricky. did you file before June 25 or after this day? because for Post-June application there is no valid data yet. but for pre-June application the average time line is 22 to 24 months after filing in Buffalo.
 

glowingheart

Hero Member
May 27, 2010
616
23
124
AB
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
5225
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Apr 26 2010
Doc's Request.
July 27 2010
AOR Received.
Dec 19 2010
IELTS Request
done before application
File Transfer...
Aug 4 2010
Med's Request
March 12 2012
Med's Done....
March 30 2012
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
Jan 10 2013
VISA ISSUED...
Jan 17 2013
LANDED..........
Jan 25 2013
iamxiaogua said:
My understanding is that "pre-June" means application being submitted to NS office before June 25 2010, not to Buffalo.
Yes Pre June is who applied to the CIO before June 25
 

GAZZZ

Hero Member
Oct 6, 2011
228
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
2134
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03/02/2010
Doc's Request.
04/21/2010
Nomination.....
N.A
AOR Received.
08/13/2010 (2th)
IELTS Request
N.A
File Transfer...
N.A
Med's Request
11/28/2011
Med's Done....
12/05/2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
02/22/2012
VISA ISSUED...
02/23/2012
LANDED..........
02/23/2012
Simp said:
Hi guys,

I just got a request from buffalo forfinger prints today.anyone has idea how to get it done and how long it takes.I am in Toronto.

I got the medical request last wk.

My wife is principal applicant but they asked fingerprints for me.do i need to send for her as well.

Thanks

S
I haven't done it before but I think if they ask it for you means they don't need it for your wife.

check out following address. they might be able to help you.

2 Carlton St. Suite 1503
Toronto, ON, M5B 1J3
Toll Free: 1-866-242-2411
Telephone: (416) 477-1110
Fax: (416) 477-1112
Email: info@nationalpardon.org
 

GAZZZ

Hero Member
Oct 6, 2011
228
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
2134
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03/02/2010
Doc's Request.
04/21/2010
Nomination.....
N.A
AOR Received.
08/13/2010 (2th)
IELTS Request
N.A
File Transfer...
N.A
Med's Request
11/28/2011
Med's Done....
12/05/2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
02/22/2012
VISA ISSUED...
02/23/2012
LANDED..........
02/23/2012
iamxiaogua said:
My understanding is that "pre-June" means application being submitted to NS office before June 25 2010, not to Buffalo.
Thanks for your comments.
I think you are right. Sydney is C.P.C (Case Processing Centre) and is not CIO. after june 25 2010 they changed the procedure and every applicant should sent the complete package to Sydney.
In our time, I mean dinosaur time, they didn't ask us for IELTS.but I remember they started to ask for IELTS for applicants who filed at Buffalo after June 25 2010.
immigration is like afterlife. nobody knows what exactly going on down there.
 

GAZZZ

Hero Member
Oct 6, 2011
228
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
2134
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03/02/2010
Doc's Request.
04/21/2010
Nomination.....
N.A
AOR Received.
08/13/2010 (2th)
IELTS Request
N.A
File Transfer...
N.A
Med's Request
11/28/2011
Med's Done....
12/05/2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
02/22/2012
VISA ISSUED...
02/23/2012
LANDED..........
02/23/2012
Buffalo increased the average time line from 23 to 25 months!
means add two more months to your waiting skills.
::)
 

anne55

Hero Member
Feb 7, 2010
421
10
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo-->> New York
NOC Code......
3142
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-01-2010
Doc's Request.
12-03-2010
AOR Received.
13-10-2010
File Transfer...
26-10-2011
Med's Done....
26-04-2011>>advance
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
31-01-2012
VISA ISSUED...
09-02-2012
LANDED..........
23-02-2012 :)
Hi to all,

I have a good news to everyone... I just got a passport request through E-MAIL from New York visa office this morning!!! :p :p :p
No additional documents and they never mentioned if the interview was waived... Anyways they gave me 60 days to send my passport to them with accompanying 4 pictures and that was it! :D

Here are some important information that might help you guys:
I did my medicals in advance last April 2011 in Ottawa, I am currently residing in Canada. Buffalo transferred my file to New York last October 26, 2011. I sent a letter to NY office 2 weeks ago informing them that I've done my medicals in advance and I attached the copies of the receipts. Then today I was surprised and I can't believe that the passport request is here!!! :-*

This is how my e-cas looks like: IN PROCESS:

We received your application for permanent residence on January 21, 2010.

We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on March 12, 2010. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

Your application and supporting documents were received by the New York office. They are pending review.

We transferred your application to the New York office on March 17, 2010. The New York office may contact you.

We transferred your application to the New York office on October 26, 2011. The New York office may contact you.

Your application was reviewed and we started processing on December 13, 2011.


Don't loose hope guys, I think visa office are really working hard now to clear the backlog after they hibernate for a long time...

Good luck to all and I will keep you updated till I've done my landing.

All the best!!

Anne55
 

GAZZZ

Hero Member
Oct 6, 2011
228
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
2134
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03/02/2010
Doc's Request.
04/21/2010
Nomination.....
N.A
AOR Received.
08/13/2010 (2th)
IELTS Request
N.A
File Transfer...
N.A
Med's Request
11/28/2011
Med's Done....
12/05/2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
02/22/2012
VISA ISSUED...
02/23/2012
LANDED..........
02/23/2012
anne55 said:
Hi to all,

I have a good news to everyone... I just got a passport request through E-MAIL from New York visa office this morning!!! :p :p :p
No additional documents and they never mentioned if the interview was waived... Anyways they gave me 60 days to send my passport to them with accompanying 4 pictures and that was it! :D

Here are some important information that might help you guys:
I did my medicals in advance last April 2011 in Ottawa, I am currently residing in Canada. Buffalo transferred my file to New York last October 26, 2011. I sent a letter to NY office 2 weeks ago informing them that I've done my medicals in advance and I attached the copies of the receipts. Then today I was surprised and I can't believe that the passport request is here!!! :-*

This is how my e-cas looks like: IN PROCESS:

We received your application for permanent residence on January 21, 2010.

We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on March 12, 2010. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

Your application and supporting documents were received by the New York office. They are pending review.

We transferred your application to the New York office on March 17, 2010. The New York office may contact you.

We transferred your application to the New York office on October 26, 2011. The New York office may contact you.

Your application was reviewed and we started processing on December 13, 2011.


Don't loose hope guys, I think visa office are really working hard now to clear the backlog after they hibernate for a long time...

Good luck to all and I will keep you updated till I've done my landing.

All the best!!

Anne55
Congrat.

you finally did it. I really happy for you. now you can seat down and watch the other players trying to finish the game!

Congratulation again,
GZ
 

gauravbt

Star Member
Feb 6, 2010
144
4
New York ,USA
Category........
Visa Office......
New York,NY
NOC Code......
0213
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Dec 9,2009
Doc's Request.
Feb 12,2010
AOR Received.
Oct 20,2010
IELTS Request
Feb 12,2010
File Transfer...
Feb 18,2010
Med's Request
Dec 06,2011
Med's Done....
Dec 14,2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
March 01,2012
VISA ISSUED...
March 16,2012
LANDED..........
April 28,2012
Congratulations Anne.You crossed the rope

anne55 said:
Hi to all,

I have a good news to everyone... I just got a passport request through E-MAIL from New York visa office this morning!!! :p :p :p
No additional documents and they never mentioned if the interview was waived... Anyways they gave me 60 days to send my passport to them with accompanying 4 pictures and that was it! :D

Here are some important information that might help you guys:
I did my medicals in advance last April 2011 in Ottawa, I am currently residing in Canada. Buffalo transferred my file to New York last October 26, 2011. I sent a letter to NY office 2 weeks ago informing them that I've done my medicals in advance and I attached the copies of the receipts. Then today I was surprised and I can't believe that the passport request is here!!! :-*

This is how my e-cas looks like: IN PROCESS:

We received your application for permanent residence on January 21, 2010.

We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on March 12, 2010. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

Your application and supporting documents were received by the New York office. They are pending review.

We transferred your application to the New York office on March 17, 2010. The New York office may contact you.

We transferred your application to the New York office on October 26, 2011. The New York office may contact you.

Your application was reviewed and we started processing on December 13, 2011.


Don't loose hope guys, I think visa office are really working hard now to clear the backlog after they hibernate for a long time...

Good luck to all and I will keep you updated till I've done my landing.

All the best!!

Anne55
 

jenny4u82

Star Member
Jan 14, 2012
151
6
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 2010
AOR Received.
May 2010 (2nd AOR Oct 2010)
IELTS Request
Submitted with Application
File Transfer...
May 2010
Med's Request
May 17, 2012
Med's Done....
May 29, 2012
Interview........
**********
Passport Req..
Feb 25, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
God know better!!!
Congratulations Anne ;D