Express Entry - e-APR Submitted in November 2016

[sammoe]

That's because i have an indian passport and i cannot mail it across international borders (has to be in the country i am in at this time). If this is the case, the process is to send an email to CPC-Ottawa/Raise a CSE to them indicating the same and requesting a VO within your country of residence to be assigned to you. In my case they updated my CIC acct. with a new PPR letter asking me to send my passport to NY - Visa Application Centre.

I assume that's the legal issue with the Indian passports. I know there is a risk in international mailing of a passport. But as far as I know USPS doesn't prohibit it (https://www.usps.com/ship/shipping-restrictions.htm)

 

[g126]

Thank you both for your advice. The only valid reason I currently have which can perhaps ensure that I will not take this medication any more, since I'm in a relationship. However, I do not have anything to back my relationship with my partner, such as a marriage or a domestic partnership certificate.

I can also perhaps try and get a letter from my physician stating that the medicine was simply prescribed on my request. Being at risk is debatable, since there are many people who don't get tested and have no clue of their status. This will entirely depend on whether the medical officer will consider me risky or not.

Any suggestions on lawyers? how can we negotiate the fees with them?

Unfortunately I can't recommend you a lawyer as I don't know any good ones for immigration. My suggestion is PM the very seniors like scylla (or people with over 5000 posts) as they may be able to help you or get you good help...

 

[fdias]

I assume that's the legal issue with the Indian passports. I know there is a risk in international mailing of a passport. But as far as I know USPS doesn't prohibit it (https://www.usps.com/ship/shipping-restrictions.htm)

I would not be entirely comfortable sending my passport outside of the US while I'm here, regardless of the reliability of the mail service (and usps isn't that great for that, from my experience).
To be honest, I would gladly hand deliver it at the consulate

 

[shaheerjaved]

You have a complex situation a head of you... Your decision to take an expensive drug that has been known to have nasty side effects and is only recommended for high risk patients has probably got your medical officer quite suspicious. There are a few things I think you need to address if you chose to reply yourself:
1) PrEP can delay HIV+ results by up to 6 months, so you'll probably need to be retested
2) Given the potential side effects it's only recommended for high risk patients, so you'll need to explain your high risk situation in a convincing way... Think of it like this, why do you currently take it and what makes Canada much less risky that you will no longer need to take it?


This is good advice... You're in a complex situation and I've not seen any medical situation discussed in detail in the forums. So seeking professional help for this is probably recommended.

You should, if possible, consult a doctor, preferrably the one who prescribed you the medicine in the first place, and see if he can build up a solid medical case for you, and then hand over the case to a lawyer from there. Good luck

 

[Sarah87]

Mine was sent directly to my email add. The only time MyCIC was updated was when they approved and closed my case (which happened a week after).

Thank you for your reply Tala

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

Thank you both for your advice. The only valid reason I currently have which can perhaps ensure that I will not take this medication any more, since I'm in a relationship. However, I do not have anything to back my relationship with my partner, such as a marriage or a domestic partnership certificate.

I can also perhaps try and get a letter from my physician stating that the medicine was simply prescribed on my request. Being at risk is debatable, since there are many people who don't get tested and have no clue of their status. This will entirely depend on whether the medical officer will consider me risky or not.

Any suggestions on lawyers? how can we negotiate the fees with them?

You might wanna get a quote from Mr. David Cohen's office or Google for names of lawyers with extensive experience with medical inadmissibility cases.

 

[sammoe]

I would not be entirely comfortable sending my passport outside of the US while I'm here, regardless of the reliability of the mail service (and usps isn't that great for that, from my experience).
To be honest, I would gladly hand deliver it at the consulate

In my opinion, it's probably going to be faster and easier to track to be able to send it to the local visa office in NY instead of Ottawa.

 

[shaheerjaved]

Unfortunately I can't recommend you a lawyer as I don't know any good ones for immigration. My suggestion is PM the very seniors like scylla (or people with over 5000 posts) as they may be able to help you or get you good help...

Legalfalcon can recommend you a lawyer. Not only that, he is a champion member who can help you in dealing with this issue:

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/thank-you-legalfalcon-t408185.750.html

 

[Sarah87]

Thank you both for your advice. The only valid reason I currently have which can perhaps ensure that I will not take this medication any more, since I'm in a relationship. However, I do not have anything to back my relationship with my partner, such as a marriage or a domestic partnership certificate.

I can also perhaps try and get a letter from my physician stating that the medicine was simply prescribed on my request. Being at risk is debatable, since there are many people who don't get tested and have no clue of their status. This will entirely depend on whether the medical officer will consider me risky or not.

Any suggestions on lawyers? how can we negotiate the fees with them?

I found this link https://www.bellissimolawgroup.com/medical-cases/, hope that could help you!

 

[rd160309]

Nice. When did you apply for notes?

Just around the two month mark..the date on the notes is 31st Jan, and I ordered on 17th Jan. I can see the updates till 21st Jan.

 

[nikhil.bhatia]

Just around the two month mark..the date on the notes is 31st Jan, and I ordered on 17th Jan. I can see the updates till 21st Jan.

Exactly same timeline for my notes

 

[SSSahaj]

Hi All,
I've received my BOWP, but my question is do I need to renew my Social Insurance Number? I will be working with the same employer full time while I wait for my PR decision. My Social Insurance Card is also expiring soon before I can get my PR final decision (as I'm PNP Inland applicant ) wondering if I can still continue working and get paid without renewing my SIN#?

Also Ontario Health Card, can I get that renewed on the basis of my BOWP?

 

[MauritiusS]

Hi,
New to the Forum. Please update details on the Master List as follows:

ITA: 2 Nov 2016
e-APR: 29 Nov 2016
Medicals passed: 21 Jan 2017
Stream: FSW
BGS: Not needed
Residence: Canada

Thanks

 

[GK33]

Hi All,
I've received my BOWP, but my question is do I need to renew my Social Insurance Number? I will be working with the same employer full time while I wait for my PR decision. My Social Insurance Card is also expiring soon before I can get my PR final decision (as I'm PNP Inland applicant ) wondering if I can still continue working and get paid without renewing my SIN#?

Also Ontario Health Card, can I get that renewed on the basis of my BOWP?

According to my knowledge, you need to renew your SIN number. You will also get Health Card renewal on the basis of BOWP.

When did you applied your BOWP? I just applied it yesterday .

 

[Pori]

Congrats pori! We're also from the Phils (Dec applicant) so this news brought us excitement!

Yeah, MVO was able to process it within a week after the background check has been changed to "In Progress".

Goodluck with yours!