+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

Express Entry - e-APR submitted in December 2016

dr@gonfly

Star Member
Nov 17, 2016
102
74
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Vienna
NOC Code......
4021
AOR Received.
30.12.2016
File Transfer...
22.2.2017
Med's Done....
09.01.2017
Hi there,
I am also an FSW-O from India with AOR 17th DEC. I have been trying to reach CIC from past few days but the call doesn't go through. After reading your post I am now very eager to know about my application status. Did you call any of these numbers?- 1-888-242-2100 OR (613) 944-4000. If not, could you please assist me what number you called and how? As far as i know, they do not accept calls from outside Canada. Thanks in advance!
Hey, I called them yesterday from abroad, using Skype. The first 2 attempts the call didn't go through, but the 3rd it did. I waited about 15 mins on hold. But the agent said he did not have access to my file as it is held in the visa office and I have to contact them for any info.
 
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figaro2

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2016
300
76
Argentina
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Mexico
NOC Code......
0
App. Filed.......
25-01-2016
Doc's Request.
15-01-2017
Nomination.....
08-02-2017
AOR Received.
28-03-2017
Med's Done....
20-07-2017
Passport Req..
3 nov 2017
LANDED..........
31 01 2018
Hey, I called them yesterday from abroad, using Skype. The first 2 attempts the call didn't go through, but the 3rd it did. I waited about 15 mins on hold. But the agent said he did not have access to my file as it is held in the visa office and I have to contact them for any info.
i never used skype calls and i am from argentina, how did you put the number?
 

dr@gonfly

Star Member
Nov 17, 2016
102
74
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Vienna
NOC Code......
4021
AOR Received.
30.12.2016
File Transfer...
22.2.2017
Med's Done....
09.01.2017
i never used skype calls and i am from argentina, how did you put the number?
Do you have Skype? If not, download it, then you have to buy credit using your credit card.
I bought the 3$ per month subscription for unlimited calls to Canada (I think it pays off, even if you call once). Use the phone option (the dial pad), choose Canada, that will automatically preset your country code to +1 and then put the rest of the numbers 6139444000.
Twice I got only silence, you have to keep trying. When the automated machine starts, choose your language, then press 1 for Immigration I think, just follow what they say, you will recognise it, at one point the machine will redirect your call to CIC, there I pressed 7 for Express entry, then 0 to speak to an agent.
 
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Vivian_CND

Full Member
May 20, 2017
36
8
Category........
PNP
Visa Office......
Don't know??!!
NOC Code......
1112
Doc's Request.
16-01-2017 Schedule A (IMM 5669). Doc sent 3h later
Nomination.....
15 Dec 2016
AOR Received.
27 Dec 2016
Just a tip to complete the answer of Dr@gonfly: +16139444000 is the correct number but sometime it doesn't work in some countries (No idea why). I always tried +1 888 242 2100 and it always worked. After having selectionned several options, it transfered me to CIC (by saying "your call is being transfered to CIC, next time you can dial +16139444000 from outside Canada")
 
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RezJay

Star Member
Mar 6, 2017
110
11
Category........
FSW
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
30-12-2016
Doc's Request.
12-01-2017
AOR Received.
30-12-2016
IELTS Request
Upfront
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
Re Meds April '18
Passport Req..
May 2018
VISA ISSUED...
May 2018

daniel_lyz

Full Member
Sep 18, 2011
21
3
for all those anxiously waiting like me, here is some positive news.

I called CIC just now and after 20mins later, a nice gentlemen picked the phone. I told him I have been waiting for 6 months now and eagerly to know anything new about my application. He checked my file and said actually all the checks have been finished, and only wait for Ottawa to sent out PPR. However, he mentioned as this is the busiest time of the year for CIC, he is not sure when the PPR going to be sent out. So, finger cross and hope everything coming soon.
 

sumandeepk2

Star Member
Apr 12, 2017
50
13
New Delhi
Category........
FSW
NOC Code......
1223
AOR Received.
17-12-2016
Received my GCMS Notes:

Eligibility: Not Started
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed

Notes were generated on 06/15/2017- Primary Office: New Delhi, Secondary Office: CIO

My Application has crossed 6 months and eligibility is showing Not Started. Can anyone please help me understand what is happening?
 

icejohn

Full Member
Apr 12, 2017
20
2
I tried to call CIC at 1-888-242-2100 yesterday and it only told me CIC is busy and just hanged up my phone.
Is the correct number I called and how to reach the agents?
 

daniel_lyz

Full Member
Sep 18, 2011
21
3
I tried to call CIC at 1-888-242-2100 yesterday and it only told me CIC is busy and just hanged up my phone.
Is the correct number I called and how to reach the agents?
The line hanged up on me at first time as well. Try to dial again. I made it on the second times.
 

Pascal.H

Hero Member
May 26, 2015
723
51
Laval
Category........
AINP
Visa Office......
London
NOC Code......
2175
App. Filed.......
29-12-2016
Nomination.....
16-12-2016
AOR Received.
29-12-2016
Med's Request
19-01-2017
Passport Req..
05-07-2017
VISA ISSUED...
29-06-2017
LANDED..........
21-08-2017
Ladies and Gents :) I got my PPR today
 
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harry_92

Full Member
Feb 23, 2016
34
10
for all those anxiously waiting like me, here is some positive news.

I called CIC just now and after 20mins later, a nice gentlemen picked the phone. I told him I have been waiting for 6 months now and eagerly to know anything new about my application. He checked my file and said actually all the checks have been finished, and only wait for Ottawa to sent out PPR. However, he mentioned as this is the busiest time of the year for CIC, he is not sure when the PPR going to be sent out. So, finger cross and hope everything coming soon.
Same thing they told me yesterday, hopefully we will hear something from them soon.