CEC - First Email received from Buffalo Consulate - 27-SEP-2011

[torontouser]

Hi There,
I have applied for PR under CEC category and my application was received by Buffalo Consulate on 14-SEP-2011. Today morning I have received an email communcation confirming the receipt of the applicaton on the said date. Also in the email they have set forth some basic instructions for further contact with CIC by us or vice versa.
Tey have mentioned a number at the top, referring to it as "Application No.".

Could anyone explain if the application no. is actually the file number?
Does this mean that all my documents are in order and good for them to proceed with the file processing?
What to expect from here on?

Thanks in advance.

 

[sai_murthy]

usually, the file number starts with Bxxxxxx. You have anything similar to this in your e-mail??

 

[torontouser]

No. The so called "Application Number" starts with E000xxxxx

 

[jes_ON]

It means it has passed a simple "completeness" check. None of your data has been reviewed yet.

Before GCMS (a new information system) was implemented earlier this year, file numbers started with a B. For applications since then, a new file number system is in use, application numbers start with an E. Some people people have both, just because of the timing of their application.

 

[torontouser]

Thanks for the info Jes.
Does this mean that all my documents were in order and has been accepted for further processing?
What can we expect next in the process?

Thanks.

 

[Daniel_Daniel]

hi torontouser, can you please copy the exact email which you received form CIC in this forum?

 

[torontouser]

Its something like this:

Citizenship and Immigration Canada | Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada

UCI: XXXXXXXX
Application No.: E000XXXXXXX
Quote these numbers when corresponding with our office.

This is an automated message. Please DO NOT RESPOND to this message.

Dear XYZ,

This confirms that your application for permanent residence in Canada has been received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on 2011/09/14.

When should I contact CIC?
You must notify CIC of any changes to your application. Examples of changes include:
• Changes in your personal circumstances, such as birth or adoption of a child, a marriage or a divorce
• Change of contact information (e-mail, mailing address, telephone number)
• Appointment or change of immigration representative or designated individual
• Decision to withdraw your application

To notify CIC of changes to your application, visit URL, select the office stated below, and follow the directions for “Case Specific Enquiry.”
When will CIC contact me?
CIC will contact you if we require additional information, documents, or an interview. For general guidance on what to expect, you can visit URL and consult the “What happens next” section of the instruction guide associated with the application form you used.

How do I check the status of my application?
You may use either the Unique Client Identifier (UCI) or Application Number above to check the status of your application on the CIC website. Please visit URL and in the “I Need To ...” section on the right-hand side of the page, select “Check application status.”

How long will it take to process my application?
Processing times vary. You can consult the processing times for reference at: URL
Please be aware that answering e-mails takes time away from processing applications. For this reason, unless your application has exceeded normal processing times, please limit your correspondence to notifying us of changes in your application.

How can I prepare for immigration to Canada?
Please consult the following resources about settlement in Canada:
• For information on language assessment and training, visit URL
• For information on employment, visit URL and URL
• For information on housing, education, health, important documents, and other topics, visit URL
We trust that this information concerning your application for permanent residence in Canada is helpful.

Consulate General of Canada
Visa Section
3000 HSBC Center
Buffalo, New York
14203-2884, USA

URL* It is the link of the webpages to be followed for further info.

 

[Daniel_Daniel]

thanks torontouser

 

[jes_ON]

Thanks for the info Jes.
Does this mean that all my documents were in order and has been accepted for further processing?
What can we expect next in the process?

This is your AOR. Next it will be put into a qeue for review by a visa officer. They may request more documents, or not. They may request that you complete your medical, sooner or later.

Up until recently, most applicants were waiting ~ 4 to 5 months for an AOR. It appears that processes and time frames are changing, so I don't really know what you should expect, least of all, when.

 

[umairz]

Its something like this:

Citizenship and Immigration Canada | Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada

UCI: XXXXXXXX
Application No.: E000XXXXXXX
Quote these numbers when corresponding with our office.

This is an automated message. Please DO NOT RESPOND to this message.

Dear XYZ,

This confirms that your application for permanent residence in Canada has been received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) on 2011/09/14.

When should I contact CIC?
You must notify CIC of any changes to your application. Examples of changes include:
• Changes in your personal circumstances, such as birth or adoption of a child, a marriage or a divorce
• Change of contact information (e-mail, mailing address, telephone number)
• Appointment or change of immigration representative or designated individual
• Decision to withdraw your application

To notify CIC of changes to your application, visit URL, select the office stated below, and follow the directions for “Case Specific Enquiry.”
When will CIC contact me?
CIC will contact you if we require additional information, documents, or an interview. For general guidance on what to expect, you can visit URL and consult the “What happens next” section of the instruction guide associated with the application form you used.

How do I check the status of my application?
You may use either the Unique Client Identifier (UCI) or Application Number above to check the status of your application on the CIC website. Please visit URL and in the “I Need To ...” section on the right-hand side of the page, select “Check application status.”

How long will it take to process my application?
Processing times vary. You can consult the processing times for reference at: URL
Please be aware that answering e-mails takes time away from processing applications. For this reason, unless your application has exceeded normal processing times, please limit your correspondence to notifying us of changes in your application.

How can I prepare for immigration to Canada?
Please consult the following resources about settlement in Canada:
• For information on language assessment and training, visit URL
• For information on employment, visit URL and URL
• For information on housing, education, health, important documents, and other topics, visit URL
We trust that this information concerning your application for permanent residence in Canada is helpful.

Consulate General of Canada
Visa Section
3000 HSBC Center
Buffalo, New York
14203-2884, USA

URL* It is the link of the webpages to be followed for further info.

How long it ttook you to recieve this? when did you submit your application?

 

[umairz]

OK I JUST COMMENTED A MINUTE BEFORE ASKING YOU HOW LONG IT TOOK YOU .. AND GUESS WHAT WENT INTO MY MAILBOX AND SAW THE SAME E-MAIL YOU HAVE POSTED ABOVE AND MY NUMBER STARTS WITH LETTER "E" AS WELL. i HOPE THIS IS AOR.

 

[jason111]

Congrats! man

 

[umairz]

thanks! i just started a new post with AOR RECIEVED? BUT IMPORTANT QUESTION?
Please check that out as i had asked an important question.
Thanks!

 

[jason111]

Could you also log into your CIC online status check? I want to know what shows up there as mine said they received my null but I didn't get AOR so far. Thanks.

 

[umairz]

Could you also log into your CIC online status check? I want to know what shows up there as mine said they received my null but I didn't get AOR so far. Thanks.

I can't yet but i recieved the AOR todayor yesterday. And I tried entering the details and It doesn't come up with anything yet. May be it's not updated yet.