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Alchemist2929

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I hope so Lele. I am cautiously optimistic. We'll wait and see


lele said:
Hi Alchemist2929,
from reading in this forum in the last few days the ecase has changed for most of the oldest member here " they added : we transfer your file to ... and they may contact you"
like you, waiting me my love, dignity3 and I ....
so do you think is it a good sign?
 

lele

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Alchemist2929 said:
I hope so Lele. I am cautiously optimistic. We'll wait and see
:( :( thank you, :( :(
but I am more optimistic because they didn't update mine since 13 month
 

Alchemist2929

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Same for me. it was never updated, it used to show file in process since Nov 09 2010 nothing more.
Did you get your CAIPS notes ?


lele said:
:( :( thank you, :( :(
but I am more optimistic because they didn't update mine since 13 month
 

lele

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Alchemist2929 said:
Same for me. it was never updated, it used to show file in process since Nov 09 2010 nothing more.
Did you get your CAIPS notes ?
No I didn't, but it is a good idea, I will speak about it with my husband.
 

samira12

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Job Offer........
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App. Filed.......
02-06-2011
Doc's Request.
at first
File Transfer...
19-07-2011
Med's Done....
02-05-2011 &02-05-2012
Passport Req..
8June 2012
VISA ISSUED...
12June 2012
LANDED..........
24 July 2012
Where are you my friends?
Sohrab? Farid? arezoo
 

substone

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Damascus embassy (2010)

According to IR data, the mission had 55 full-time equivalents as follows:

16 Canada-based officers (CBOs)
39 Locally engaged staff

Visas Issued =12,081
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/damascus.asp
...
Ankara embassy (2010)

According to International Region data, the mission had 11 full-time equivalents as follows:

3 CBOs (including one migration integrity officer [MIO])
2 locally engaged program officers
6 locally engaged staff

Visas Issued =2,184

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/audit/ankara.asp
 
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Ottawa_2010

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Re: form IMM5563

Alchemist2929 said:
Same for me. it was never updated, it used to show file in process since Nov 09 2010 nothing more.
Did you get your CAIPS notes ?
Hi, Alchemist2929

So When was your BF date in CAIPS? How soon?

thanks
 

still waiting

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21-03-2011
Doc's Request.
16-07-2012
File Transfer...
27-04-2011
Med's Request
12-01-2012
Med's Done....
??-02-2011 and 12-01-2012
Passport Req..
07-08-2012
VISA ISSUED...
07-08-2012
Re: form IMM5563

Alchemist2929 said:
Same for me. it was never updated, it used to show file in process since Nov 09 2010 nothing more.
Did you get your CAIPS notes ?
Thank you for the information you've provided! I've been contemplating ordering CAIPS for a while now; however, my preliminary search revealed various sources that claim: best service,,, etc..... Do you mind telling me which website you've used, and if it's not of a bother or intrusion how much you've paid?! Thanks.
 

SBM

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Job Offer........
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App. Filed.......
November 2, 2011
File Transfer...
January 17, 2012 - February 28, 2012
Med's Request
4-10-2012
Med's Done....
17-10-2012
Passport Req..
23-11-2012
VISA ISSUED...
3-12-2012
I just spoke to somone from the CIC. She informed that indeed my file has been transferred to Beirut on February 28. It's not much but at least I know my file is there. Hopefully we'll hear something soon
 

Alchemist2929

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Hi Ottawa,
The bring forward date was on Oct 28th (60 days exactly).

Ottawa_2010 said:
Hi, Alchemist2929

So When was your BF date in CAIPS? How soon?

thanks
 

Alchemist2929

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Re: form IMM5563

You don't need to use the service of any one. Just fill out
(1) Form5563 http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5563.asp
(2) Form 5475 (same link ) Note: Sponsored spouse should fill and sign this form and send it to the sponsor via e-mail.
(3) Pay the $5 fee and attach the payment information with 1 and 2 and send to Ottawa (address is on the forms)

Good luck

still waiting said:
Thank you for the information you've provided! I've been contemplating ordering CAIPS for a while now; however, my preliminary search revealed various sources that claim: best service,,, etc..... Do you mind telling me which website you've used, and if it's not of a bother or intrusion how much you've paid?! Thanks.
 

AliAria

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Thanks guys, then I will let the Iranian translated address be as it is. Neither do I trust the Iranian mailing service, and the Embassy does't really change the status online too. So, if the letter doesn't get there, then I don't know what the heck are we supposed to do.
 

still waiting

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21-03-2011
Doc's Request.
16-07-2012
File Transfer...
27-04-2011
Med's Request
12-01-2012
Med's Done....
??-02-2011 and 12-01-2012
Passport Req..
07-08-2012
VISA ISSUED...
07-08-2012
Re: form IMM5563

Alchemist2929 said:
You don't need to use the service of any one. Just fill out
(1) Form5563 http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5563.asp
(2) Form 5475 (same link ) Note: Sponsored spouse should fill and sign this form and send it to the sponsor via e-mail.
(3) Pay the $5 fee and attach the payment information with 1 and 2 and send to Ottawa (address is on the forms)

Good luck
Thank you so much for your prompt reply! I will do so and keep you guys posted on what comes up. Good luck to everyone!
 

still waiting

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Damascus/ Beirut
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-03-2011
Doc's Request.
16-07-2012
File Transfer...
27-04-2011
Med's Request
12-01-2012
Med's Done....
??-02-2011 and 12-01-2012
Passport Req..
07-08-2012
VISA ISSUED...
07-08-2012
Re: form IMM5563

Alchemist2929 said:
You don't need to use the service of any one. Just fill out
(1) Form5563 http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5563.asp
(2) Form 5475 (same link ) Note: Sponsored spouse should fill and sign this form and send it to the sponsor via e-mail.
(3) Pay the $5 fee and attach the payment information with 1 and 2 and send to Ottawa (address is on the forms)

Good luck
Ok... So I started filling the documents and it got way confusing... Starting with the requester's reference on 5563E?! Couldn't decide whether i should go for GCMS or CAIPS since they said that after June 2010 all files outside Canada will be processed through GCMS... Another thing is the principal applicant is not the sponsor right? So if I'm the principal applicant since my husband is sponsoring me and I'm filling the form then why do I need to fill the other consent form... Maybe today is one of my "slow" days! Just seems too confusing!!!
 

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Sep-2012
LANDED..........
SOON :)
Alchemist2929 said:
You don't need to use the service of any one. Just fill out
(1) Form5563 http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/form-imm5563.asp
(2) Form 5475 (same link ) Note: Sponsored spouse should fill and sign this form and send it to the sponsor via e-mail.
(3) Pay the $5 fee and attach the payment information with 1 and 2 and send to Ottawa (address is on the forms)

Good luck
Thanks for sharing the news Alchemist :)
In that part that says "Basic items for starting a request", the first one is a "formal request", what is that exactly? Like writing a letter that I need CAIPS?! That's weird because I thought filling out the forms already means that I need the notes! 2 lines before that it says if you are using this form please do not accompany it with a letter! Is this the same letter they are talking about?!
Thank you.