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BUFFALO APPLICANTS - File transferred to other VO due to Buffalo closing down

sharuu

Champion Member
Jun 2, 2009
2,134
27
Visa Office......
Buff - Ott
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 2011
AOR Received.
September 2011
File Transfer...
July 2012
Passport Req..
December 2012
VISA ISSUED...
December 2012
LANDED..........
February 2013
chimbombo said:
Me too I'm close to the 16 month mark.
But the worst part is that I work in the film industry in Saskatchewan and after the cut of the SEFTC (Saskatchewan Employment Film tax credit) by the provincial government. My company will be forced to laid off people. I'm sure I am in that list because I'm the newest one in this company. So, in this moment I'm freaking out to get any news regarding to immigration.
What is your timeline and ECAS Status? I hope it shouldnt take that long and should hear something soon. There is no point in stressing out and the only thing that can be done is wait.
 

chimbombo

Star Member
Apr 10, 2012
64
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo ---> CPP-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-04-2011
Nomination.....
02-04-2011
AOR Received.
30-08-2011
File Transfer...
07-07-2012
Med's Request
15-09-2011
Med's Done....
24-10-2011
Passport Req..
19-04-2013
VISA ISSUED...
09-05-2013
LANDED..........
waiting
sharuu said:
What is your timeline and ECAS Status? I hope it shouldnt take that long and should hear something soon. There is no point in stressing out and the only thing that can be done is wait.
I know there is no point to be stressed but I feel If I get laid off i will lose everything that I had build living those 4 years in Canada.

My status on ECAS is: application received on April 7, 2011 and medical results have been received. And my address re-appeared 2 weeks ago.
 

sharuu

Champion Member
Jun 2, 2009
2,134
27
Visa Office......
Buff - Ott
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 2011
AOR Received.
September 2011
File Transfer...
July 2012
Passport Req..
December 2012
VISA ISSUED...
December 2012
LANDED..........
February 2013
chimbombo said:
I know there is no point to be stressed but I feel If I get laid off i will lose everything that I had build living those 4 years in Canada.

My status on ECAS is: application received on April 7, 2011 and medical results have been received. And my address re-appeared 2 weeks ago.
I know why you are concerned, I would suggest applying for your GCMS Notes to get a better idea about your case. Cases are in midst of being transferred from Buffalo and Ottawa so that is why there is a delay. Hang in there and hopefully everything will work out fine :)
 

chimbombo

Star Member
Apr 10, 2012
64
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Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo ---> CPP-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-04-2011
Nomination.....
02-04-2011
AOR Received.
30-08-2011
File Transfer...
07-07-2012
Med's Request
15-09-2011
Med's Done....
24-10-2011
Passport Req..
19-04-2013
VISA ISSUED...
09-05-2013
LANDED..........
waiting
sharuu said:
I know why you are concerned, I would suggest applying for your GCMS Notes to get a better idea about your case. Cases are in midst of being transferred from Buffalo and Ottawa so that is why there is a delay. Hang in there and hopefully everything will work out fine :)
Is there a website or something to get those notes?
Thanks :D
 

cvd222

Hero Member
Nov 6, 2011
346
1
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 28, 2012
AOR Received.
Apr 25, 2012
Med's Request
Apr 25, 2012
Med's Done....
Apr 28, 2012
Passport Req..
April 11, 2013
chimbombo said:
I know there is no point to be stressed but I feel If I get laid off i will lose everything that I had build living those 4 years in Canada.

My status on ECAS is: application received on April 7, 2011 and medical results have been received. And my address re-appeared 2 weeks ago.
Hi chimbombo. I totally understand what the pressure must be like -- to be in the job by the time you get your PR. Just as a suggestion, though... and also so you don't have to worry too much: if all else fails, there's the Canadian Experience Class you can apply for. Have you thought about it?
 

sharuu

Champion Member
Jun 2, 2009
2,134
27
Visa Office......
Buff - Ott
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 2011
AOR Received.
September 2011
File Transfer...
July 2012
Passport Req..
December 2012
VISA ISSUED...
December 2012
LANDED..........
February 2013
chimbombo said:
Is there a website or something to get those notes?
Thanks :D
Go to page 16 of this thread, I provided the link when answering to another poster
 

student3000

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Feb 26, 2012
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unaseem said:
Shuru, in process means that ur file is in somewhere final steps--it doesnt mean file ir transfering----just my guess from my file information

file transfering not taking that long ---you can check from my file transfering timeline below------Softcopy of you file transfer same day and hard filt took 2-3 days --all below details are as per my Latest GCMS notes-----

- Any communication with Ottawa : Sent Ottawa email with attachment of copy of Alberta certificate MAy 10,2012
- Soft file transfered to Ottawa from buffalo: MAY 09,2012
- Paper file transfered sent to ottawa from Buffalo:May 14, 2012
- Paper file transfered complete ( to ottawa from Buffalo):May 16, 2012

- Ottawa acknowldge the receipt of copy of nomination certificate by email : MAy 15,2012

buffalo asked me send copy of alberta certificate

My Ecas still only shows " medical received" --doesnt show in process--------------------

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Hello unaseem
you seemed to be very near the 14/15 month processing time for buffalo. I know buffalo is closed and everything but your case was with them for more than 80% of the time.
Did you try mentioning to the Ottawa-CPO that you're already close to 14/15 month mark?

student3000
 

student3000

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Feb 26, 2012
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sharuu said:
Go to page 16 of this thread, I provided the link when answering to another poster
hello sharuu

1. just wondering..when did you had your medical done??

2. the medical results are valid for only one year. If the processing takes very long and it ends invalidating the medical results, Do you know if the ottawa office will email the applicant new forms, to do another medical exam??
 

sharuu

Champion Member
Jun 2, 2009
2,134
27
Visa Office......
Buff - Ott
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 2011
AOR Received.
September 2011
File Transfer...
July 2012
Passport Req..
December 2012
VISA ISSUED...
December 2012
LANDED..........
February 2013
student3000 said:
Hello unaseem
you seemed to be very near the 14/15 month processing time for buffalo. I know buffalo is closed and everything but your case was with them for more than 80% of the time.
Did you try mentioning to the Ottawa-CPO that you're already close to 14/15 month mark?

student3000
People are getting generic replies from Ottawa so not much you can do I guess.. than wait
 

sharuu

Champion Member
Jun 2, 2009
2,134
27
Visa Office......
Buff - Ott
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 2011
AOR Received.
September 2011
File Transfer...
July 2012
Passport Req..
December 2012
VISA ISSUED...
December 2012
LANDED..........
February 2013
student3000 said:
hello sharuu

1. just wondering..when did you had your medical done??

2. the medical results are valid for only one year. If the processing takes very long and it ends invalidating the medical results, Do you know if the ottawa office will email the applicant new forms, to do another medical exam??
1. Mid Septmber

2. Even though the medical is valid for 1 year, i think they give extensions to INLAND Applicants. I dont think expiring for medicals should be an issue and if they do want another medical they will send you the forms.
 

unaseem

Hero Member
Nov 26, 2008
202
12
Calgary,AB
Visa Office......
Buffalo
App. Filed.......
11 April 2011
Doc's Request.
RPRF and updated history on FEb 20, 2013
Nomination.....
PNP -Alberta
AOR Received.
Sept 2,2011
File Transfer...
16 MAY 2012 to Ottawa and In process on 26 July 2012
Med's Request
Sept 29,2011
Med's Done....
OCT 06,2011
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
March 15, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
MARCH 27, 2013
LANDED..........
APRIL 06, 2013
@student3000

Shuru is right since everyone is getting same standard reply so i thought to wait until end of july ------
 

unaseem

Hero Member
Nov 26, 2008
202
12
Calgary,AB
Visa Office......
Buffalo
App. Filed.......
11 April 2011
Doc's Request.
RPRF and updated history on FEb 20, 2013
Nomination.....
PNP -Alberta
AOR Received.
Sept 2,2011
File Transfer...
16 MAY 2012 to Ottawa and In process on 26 July 2012
Med's Request
Sept 29,2011
Med's Done....
OCT 06,2011
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
March 15, 2013
VISA ISSUED...
MARCH 27, 2013
LANDED..........
APRIL 06, 2013
ONE GUY received PPr FROM OTTAWA today and he is asked to submit passport to detriot---he is CEC
 

cvd222

Hero Member
Nov 6, 2011
346
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Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 28, 2012
AOR Received.
Apr 25, 2012
Med's Request
Apr 25, 2012
Med's Done....
Apr 28, 2012
Passport Req..
April 11, 2013
unaseem said:
ONE GUY received PPr FROM OTTAWA today and he is asked to submit passport to detriot---he is CEC
Wow... Wish I could be in his position soon. When did he do his medicals?
 

sharuu

Champion Member
Jun 2, 2009
2,134
27
Visa Office......
Buff - Ott
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 2011
AOR Received.
September 2011
File Transfer...
July 2012
Passport Req..
December 2012
VISA ISSUED...
December 2012
LANDED..........
February 2013
unaseem said:
ONE GUY received PPr FROM OTTAWA today and he is asked to submit passport to detriot---he is CEC
When did his file got transferred? I wonder why we are not looking at more PPR?
 

maverick.dexter

Hero Member
Feb 12, 2012
359
5
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
6 Feb 2013
File Transfer...
27 Feb 2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
28 May 2013
VISA ISSUED...
7 Aug 2013...DM: 14 Aug 2013
sharuu said:
When did his file got transferred? I wonder why we are not looking at more PPR?
looking at the trend...i think CEC are processed on priority as to PNP. And I thought it was the oppposite when i applied :(