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CEC - August 2014 application

AJ2015

Star Member
Feb 17, 2015
54
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-02-2014
Doc's Request.
30-03-2015
AOR Received.
18-02-2015
Med's Request
Upfront 12-01-2016
Passport Req..
29-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
15-03-2016
LANDED..........
01-04-2016
kamatmahesh said:
Yeah she's here in Canada with me and they have asked her to go and give her Medicals again failing Which they will not process further
When did you completed your own medical exam?? You hv mentioned u did it upfront
 

moe1360

Star Member
Sep 28, 2015
167
5
I contacted my local MP again and this is her reply:

"
It is with no great surprise that you’re telling me that you haven’t heard from CIC.

As you are not my only file stuck in the pre-express entry back log, I can tell you my last conversation with CIC about it was last week and that nothing new was being done with those files.
Since CIC will most likely wait until a new directive is being issued, I would not expect any change until the directive is known.

I understand this is utterly frustrating. I could still inquire about your specific file but I expect the same non-answer.
Please note also that due to a higher volume of calls from MP’s offices than usual, CIC queue for calling us back is now over one week long and we are limited to 7 files per call. In your case, your file would be my 12th. I understand that these delays are also very upsetting.

Let me know if you would like an update anyways, or if you would prefer contacting me in a month to inquire about a more general update for your category (directive issued or not).
"
 

hegarty147

Hero Member
Apr 22, 2014
270
10
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10/10/2014
AOR Received.
12/02/2015
Med's Request
18-03-2016
Med's Done....
21-03-2016 (RPRF Paid Upfront March 29th)
moe1360 said:
I contacted my local MP again and this is her reply:

"
It is with no great surprise that you’re telling me that you haven’t heard from CIC.

As you are not my only file stuck in the pre-express entry back log, I can tell you my last conversation with CIC about it was last week and that nothing new was being done with those files.
Since CIC will most likely wait until a new directive is being issued, I would not expect any change until the directive is known.

I understand this is utterly frustrating. I could still inquire about your specific file but I expect the same non-answer.
Please note also that due to a higher volume of calls from MP’s offices than usual, CIC queue for calling us back is now over one week long and we are limited to 7 files per call. In your case, your file would be my 12th. I understand that these delays are also very upsetting.

Let me know if you would like an update anyways, or if you would prefer contacting me in a month to inquire about a more general update for your category (directive issued or not).
"

wow your MP is really nice. Who is it ?
 

Sku2014

Full Member
Oct 10, 2014
47
10
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-Aug-2014
AOR Received.
20-Oct-2014
Med's Request
Up front
Med's Done....
Up front on 1-May-2015
Passport Req..
09-Feb-2016
VISA ISSUED...
25-Feb-2016
LANDED..........
26-Feb-2016
DarkBlue said:
Guys lets not bother about how EE is going that is only going to put our hopes down! The 15 months processing time for EE is a bug on the site apparently and will be fixed tomorrow I guess.
Can't believe they are doing this especially after the RPRF gate. Clearly they lack basic process and good leadership. All they have to do is:

1. Step back for a while and assess what mistakes they are making
2. Reduce the number of EE intakes and leverage the resources for old CEC
3. Develop a strategy to clear the back log
4. Work maximum on the back log alongside limited EE
5. Resume normalcy once the back log is cleared
 

hegarty147

Hero Member
Apr 22, 2014
270
10
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
1111
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10/10/2014
AOR Received.
12/02/2015
Med's Request
18-03-2016
Med's Done....
21-03-2016 (RPRF Paid Upfront March 29th)
moe1360 said:
Would you mind if I don't share that?
As I am not sure if I am allowed to do it.
Ya no problem. But a bit confused by her saying they are doing nothing as we can see they are definitely sending out medical requests to August applicants right now. It feels good to know even the MPs know what a disaster cic is
 

Vedder

Full Member
Nov 29, 2015
39
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-08-2014
Doc's Request.
14-04-2015
AOR Received.
17-10-2014
Med's Done....
30-10-2015
moe1360 said:
I contacted my local MP again and this is her reply:

"
It is with no great surprise that you’re telling me that you haven’t heard from CIC.

As you are not my only file stuck in the pre-express entry back log, I can tell you my last conversation with CIC about it was last week and that nothing new was being done with those files.
Since CIC will most likely wait until a new directive is being issued, I would not expect any change until the directive is known.

I understand this is utterly frustrating. I could still inquire about your specific file but I expect the same non-answer.
Please note also that due to a higher volume of calls from MP’s offices than usual, CIC queue for calling us back is now over one week long and we are limited to 7 files per call. In your case, your file would be my 12th. I understand that these delays are also very upsetting.

Let me know if you would like an update anyways, or if you would prefer contacting me in a month to inquire about a more general update for your category (directive issued or not).
"

If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply? It would be helpful to know the time lines of these files that are in limbo- are they from September and beyond? Will they be processed after the June/July/Aug ones are cleared? If this forum is any guide, June/July applicants have been getting decisions recently and August applicants have been getting MR.
 

moe1360

Star Member
Sep 28, 2015
167
5
Vedder said:
If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply? It would be helpful to know the time lines of these files that are in limbo- are they from September and beyond? Will they be processed after the June/July/Aug ones are cleared? If this forum is any guide, June/July applicants have been getting decisions recently and August applicants have been getting MR.
August 28
 

Vedder

Full Member
Nov 29, 2015
39
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-08-2014
Doc's Request.
14-04-2015
AOR Received.
17-10-2014
Med's Done....
30-10-2015
moe1360 said:
August 28
Thanks. Based on this forum, late August applicants (~20-21 August) have been getting MR. Hopefully you will get yours soon. Just one other thing worth highlighting: If you look at the time difference between when the application is filed and when they started processing it was ~1month for pre July applicants but progressively increases afterwards suggesting an increase in applicants per month. If so slower processing for August and beyond is expected.
 

AEE11

Hero Member
Jan 26, 2013
266
1
Guys, I sent PCC for my wife yesterday and it reached CIC on 21st. When should I send CIC an email asking to acknowledge that documents are received. How long does it takes to update that on to their systems?
 

Excited

Hero Member
Aug 27, 2014
208
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
0114
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-10-2014
AOR Received.
09-02-2015
Med's Done....
04-07-2015 (upfront)
Interview........
RPRF request from CIC : 03 Mar 16
Passport Req..
10-03-2016
VISA ISSUED...
17-03-2016
LANDED..........
3rd week Apr
Express Entry time frame is fixed from 15 months to 6 months.. It was a bug in the CIC system..
 

sf1234

Star Member
Jul 27, 2015
136
7
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2282
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-08-2014
AOR Received.
08-01-2015
Med's Request
05-02-2016
Med's Done....
06-02-2016 RPRF Upfront..: 07-03-2016
Passport Req..
13-05-2016
LANDED..........
28-07-2016
Hoping to hear some MR news about August 22-23 applicants tonight. Anyone here who fit in this range?
 

Dubliner74

Star Member
Sep 22, 2015
71
0
Category........
Visa Office......
CIO Ottawa
NOC Code......
6221 Technical Sales Specialist
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-09-2014
AOR Received.
29-01-2015
IELTS Request
CELPIP passed
Med's Request
25-02-2016
Med's Done....
04-03-2016 (RPRF paid upfront mid april)
VISA ISSUED...
12-05-16
LANDED..........
16-05-16
canadacec1234 said:
Dear August 2014 Applicants,

My lawyer just informed me, I have received my Medicals last night for me and my wife. :)

Wish you all the best.
I was waiting for this....Woowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
:D ;D ;D ;) 8) :p 8) 8) :p ;) :D :D 8) :p :-* :-* ;D :D :) :) ;) 8)
 

Kiranmayi

Hero Member
Jul 18, 2013
923
40
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC Ottawa
NOC Code......
2174
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-09-2014
Doc's Request.
N/A
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
02-02-2015
IELTS Request
Send with Application
Med's Done....
15-12-2015 (upfront)
Passport Req..
29-02-2016
VISA ISSUED...
10-03-2016
LANDED..........
16-03-2016
no MRs for today yet?? ::) ::)