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Buffalo VO FSW ( pre june and non transferred applicants) share timeline plz :)

ghostsapphire

Star Member
Oct 18, 2010
65
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-june-2010 (complete to Buffalo)
AOR Received.
10-Nov-2010 (2nd)
IELTS Request
sent with appl.
File Transfer...
In Process 3/14/12
Med's Request
27-March-2012
Med's Done....
02-April-2012
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
21. November 2012
VISA ISSUED...
15. December 2012
LANDED..........
already here :-) and stay here.

Good Morning glowingheart,

8) sun is rising here in Calgary. I have a few more questions.

1) why did you send them your WP again
2) why did you send it to Fort Erie? and not to VO Buffalo
3) how long did it take until they cashed the bank draft

4) When you did your medical, did you had to go to the listed doctor and do your lab test and x-rays at another place? How did your doctor get all doctuments as VO requestes that they get complete medical from the doctor?

Oh and 1 thing I forgot, did you ordered a receipt IMM 5401? or just send the draft check?

Thanks and TGIF
ghostsapphire
 

ekaramad

Star Member
May 14, 2009
78
1
Toronto, ON
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
4122
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb. 9th 2010
Doc's Request.
March 27th 2010
AOR Received.
Oct. 28th 2010 (from Buffalo)
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
March 24th 2010
Med's Request
Jan 24th 2012 (date on the letter)
Med's Done....
Jan 31st 2012
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
Feb. 28th 2012
VISA ISSUED...
March 20th 2012 (in person)
LANDED..........
March 26th 2012
binstm said:
Congrats and all the best wishes from us ekaramad.

I would appreciate if you could answer few questions. I did my medicals last week and waiting for passport request frm Buffalo. I have not yet paid my RPRF? Can i go ahead and pay them in advance or should I wait for the CIC intimation? How did you receive the passport request is it through email or ordinary mail?

Thanks in advance.

Binstm
Thanks. As I remember, when I received my medical request the form also asked for RPRF in case I had not submitted yet. So I sent a money order the same week.

I received passport request through email and exactly 4 weeks after I did medical examinations.

I hope it helped.

Good luck!

ekaramad
 

ekaramad

Star Member
May 14, 2009
78
1
Toronto, ON
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
NOC Code......
4122
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb. 9th 2010
Doc's Request.
March 27th 2010
AOR Received.
Oct. 28th 2010 (from Buffalo)
IELTS Request
Sent with application
File Transfer...
March 24th 2010
Med's Request
Jan 24th 2012 (date on the letter)
Med's Done....
Jan 31st 2012
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
Feb. 28th 2012
VISA ISSUED...
March 20th 2012 (in person)
LANDED..........
March 26th 2012
jnathan said:
az21,

you did not mention if your BF'd was 1st of March or 25th of March.
They obviously did something on your file and may its still traveling the desk(s) of the Visa Office officials.
this process could take some time before your files gets a new BF'd date.
I'd advise you to order CAIPS once again after 5 months.

what is your time line and which NOC?


ekramad,

nice to know that you landed well. Where are you living now in Toronto?
What are the primary challenges you're facing as a newcomer to this country?


binstm,

wait to hear from them before sendin them the RPRF and PCC.
moreover, I dont think your bank would prepare a Demand Draft for RPRF without the request of it from your VO. better ask your bank.
Thank you,

I live in downtown Toronto. In fact, I am not a newcomer 8). I have been living here since Sep 2008. I am an international student and applied for PR under Catagory-3 of FSW.

I had my challenges 4 years ago when I first came to Canada. I stayed the first few weeks with my cousin who had been living here for a while. Then, I rented a basement apartment with a friend for 1000/month. But later realized that I could get a more decent apartment for that price.

Let me know if you have specific questions on living in Toronto.

Cheers,

ekaramad
 

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
ghostsapphire said:
Good Morning glowingheart,

8) sun is rising here in Calgary. I have a few more questions.

1) why did you send them your WP again (i renewed the WP in january and every time anything changes i update my file)
2) why did you send it to Fort Erie? and not to VO Buffalo you have 2 options the fort erie is cheaper to send and you still get a tracking
3) how long did it take until they cashed the bank draft there is no way to find out since its a bank draft the bank wont tell me cause its the same as cash

4) When you did your medical, did you had to go to the listed doctor and do your lab test and x-rays at another place? How did your doctor get all doctuments as VO requestes that they get complete medical from the doctor? Im doing them today im actually sitting in the witing room :) i booked all the same day and in 2 hrs is my labs

Oh and 1 thing I forgot, did you ordered a receipt IMM 5401? or just send the draft check? Just sent the bank draft

Thanks and TGIF
ghostsapphire
 

ghostsapphire

Star Member
Oct 18, 2010
65
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-june-2010 (complete to Buffalo)
AOR Received.
10-Nov-2010 (2nd)
IELTS Request
sent with appl.
File Transfer...
In Process 3/14/12
Med's Request
27-March-2012
Med's Done....
02-April-2012
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
21. November 2012
VISA ISSUED...
15. December 2012
LANDED..........
already here :-) and stay here.
Thanks glowingheart. Maybe you can update after you meds are done how it went. We actually are doing ours on Monday afternoon.

Good luck :)
 

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
ghostsapphire said:
Thanks glowingheart. Maybe you can update after you meds are done how it went. We actually are doing ours on Monday afternoon.

Good luck :)
Medicals Done got order rot get lab and X-ray done in 2 hrs once my results are in the DMP will send the file
good luck
 

FSWCEC

Star Member
Mar 19, 2012
158
2
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
ghostsapphire said:
Thanks glowingheart. Maybe you can update after you meds are done how it went. We actually are doing ours on Monday afternoon.

Good luck :)
Hi ghostsapphire,

I am located in Calgary too. Where did you get your ME done? Could you please update your ME clinic and are they fast to send out result??

Thanks a bunch!
 

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
FSWCEC said:
Hi ghostsapphire,

I am located in Calgary too. Where did you get your ME done? Could you please update your ME clinic and are they fast to send out result??

Thanks a bunch!
I went to a DMP locted in the SE midpark way I live very close by so thats why i selected this one

My appointment was at 12:00 and was out of there by 1:00
Had Lab appointment at 1:30 in the south calgary health centre and by 2:30 we wereattne X rays as walkin
3:00 pm we were back home

The DMP told me that they should reeive the lab and xray results & thant they send them outevery friday
But since this friday is holiday itshould go out thursday

Good luck with yours
 

binstm

Star Member
Feb 2, 2012
60
4
Cochin
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo VO
NOC Code......
3152/4131
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-02-2010
Doc's Request.
07-04-2010
AOR Received.
14-05-2010
File Transfer...
14-04-2010; The application was reviewed and they started processing on November 10, 2010
Med's Request
Letter dated 27 Feb 2012
Med's Done....
Letter Received on 21 March 2012; Medicals done on 24 March 2012; Sent to Ottawa from India on 27 and received on 29th March 2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
03 May 2012
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting
Dear ekaramad,

Thanks for the information shared. We received the medical forms and last week we did our medicals and I am also sending the RPRF this week. Hope to hear from VO soon.

Thanks and God Bless U.



ekaramad said:
Thanks. As I remember, when I received my medical request the form also asked for RPRF in case I had not submitted yet. So I sent a money order the same week.

I received passport request through email and exactly 4 weeks after I did medical examinations.

I hope it helped.

Good luck!
 

FSWCEC

Star Member
Mar 19, 2012
158
2
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
glowingheart said:
I went to a DMP locted in the SE midpark way I live very close by so thats why i selected this one

My appointment was at 12:00 and was out of there by 1:00
Had Lab appointment at 1:30 in the south calgary health centre and by 2:30 we wereattne X rays as walkin
3:00 pm we were back home

The DMP told me that they should reeive the lab and xray results & thant they send them outevery friday
But since this friday is holiday itshould go out thursday

Good luck with yours
Thanks glowingheart!! Hope you could end this painful journey asap! :)
 

drmohan

Star Member
Sep 2, 2009
83
1
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hi Friends,

Today(April 3,2012) I received MR from Buffalo :D. They have asked me to submit RPRF and proof of funding along with medicals. Also PCC. No other additional documents were requested though I have sent a copy of my new Passport, Master's degree certificate, work permit of my wife and mine and my son's Canadian passport in March.
 

drmohan

Star Member
Sep 2, 2009
83
1
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hi Folks,

How much should I show POF? At the time of application I showed 7000CAD.

Thanks
 

FSWCEC

Star Member
Mar 19, 2012
158
2
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
drmohan said:
Hi Folks,

How much should I show POF? At the time of application I showed 7000CAD.

Thanks
Hi Dr.Mohan,

I have almost the same situation with you. I submitted my file to CIO in May 27, 2010. My application got into process in Mar 12, 2012. I still did not receive anything concerning MR. I'm just curious where are you located right now??

Your help is appreciated!
 

drmohan

Star Member
Sep 2, 2009
83
1
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Hi FSWCEC,

I am in Halifax, Canada. Soon, you will receive your MR. I got MR through postal mail.
 

FSWCEC

Star Member
Mar 19, 2012
158
2
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
drmohan said:
Hi Folks,

How much should I show POF? At the time of application I showed 7000CAD.

Thanks
Hi Dr. Mohan,

Here is the fund you'd probably have.

cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/funds.asp

Hope that will help you.