February 2013 OUTLAND (only) applications!! Here is your thread!!

[Sweden]

Ok, checking in! I aam still waiting for my packet to get to my wife. She will sign and mail same day, looks like Tuesday at the latest!!

I hav a question for anyone who can help me. I know we have some seasoned veterans who read posts on all the boards...... Here goes!!

I hve my packet together and it will be mailed this week BUT, there has been a possible change of events for me. My wife's mom approached her about us possibly buying her house in Alberta. her mom is retiring in May and they are looking to move to BC to be near my wife's sister and her family. They are offering us their house at a steal of a price and it is fully furnished and includes one of their vehicles in the deal. We are cosidering it because it's a small town and is a great area for me to raise my son. It is also a cheaper cost of living than Ontario. There are job opportunities for me in my field, as well. It's a huge jump moving from Ontario to Alberta but it may be well worth the sacrifice. My questions are this:

1) I applied to get PR status in Ontario, what will happen if we decide we are going to move to Alberta?

2) If my wife decides to move before the process is complete, what do we need to do to notify CIC about her move? I will still be in the US at my current location until I get my PR status.

3) If we do decide to move there, how would it work if I have to cross in a different province?

I have so many questions but i don't want to let this opportuinty pass without at least considering it. Any help/insight is greatly appreciated!!

Hey,

welcome and good luck with the last part. About your questions:
1 - nothing! the only province where there is an extra requirement is Quebec (you need to get a confirmation from the government etc), but for the other provinces, it doesn't matter. Family sponsorship is a federal program, so it's valid all across Canada.
2 - you might want to notify them if the mailing address changes... so that they have the updated file. You can do it once you have the first stage approval. You can then log into ecas, and use the "update mailing address" function. It's always best to keep them updated but it won't affect your application.
3 - it doesn't matter. Once you have the COPR, you can land at ANY port of entry in Canada. Land crossing if coming from the US, or flying into ANY airport ( or like me - from Victoria, BC: taking a ferry to the US and landing on the way back!). You complete the formalities at the point of entry, "land as a PR", and that's it. The only thing you need is to make sure that you have the new address, because they will send the PR card there. But you don't even need to get it sent to your own address ( if you're in the middle of moving when you land) : it can be sent to any address in Canada.

Good luck with the decisions!
Sweden

 

[Buffy2323]

Hey,

welcome and good luck with the last part. About your questions:
1 - nothing! the only province where there is an extra requirement is Quebec (you need to get a confirmation from the government etc), but for the other provinces, it doesn't matter. Family sponsorship is a federal program, so it's valid all across Canada.
2 - you might want to notify them if the mailing address changes... so that they have the updated file. You can do it once you have the first stage approval. You can then log into ecas, and use the "update mailing address" function. It's always best to keep them updated but it won't affect your application.
3 - it doesn't matter. Once you have the COPR, you can land at ANY port of entry in Canada. Land crossing if coming from the US, or flying into ANY airport ( or like me - from Victoria, BC: taking a ferry to the US and landing on the way back!). You complete the formalities at the point of entry, "land as a PR", and that's it. The only thing you need is to make sure that you have the new address, because they will send the PR card there. But you don't even need to get it sent to your own address ( if you're in the middle of moving when you land) : it can be sent to any address in Canada.

Good luck with the decisions!
Sweden

Thanks Sweden, I knew someone would have good answers for me!! lol I am using my attorney as the liasion between us sotheywill be sending all correspondence to him. That is the good news. If we move I will let him know and he can guide me as to where to send the updated address. This is all very tentative so who knows what will happen. I just want to know what to expect if a job offer comes through and my wife decides to move out west. It will be a huge change for us but I am up for it if it means a better life. Fingers crossed for us!!

 

[Gary_87]

Thanks Sweden, I knew someone would have good answers for me!! lol I am using my attorney as the liasion between us sotheywill be sending all correspondence to him. That is the good news. If we move I will let him know and he can guide me as to where to send the updated address. This is all very tentative so who knows what will happen. I just want to know what to expect if a job offer comes through and my wife decides to move out west. It will be a huge change for us but I am up for it if it means a better life. Fingers crossed for us!!

All those things are straightforward enough buffy!

Good luck finalising everything!!

 

[c_farah]

Silly question of the day - what does AOR stand for? :-[

 

[Nexus2013]

correct one for you is sponsorship, not PR outside of Canada - that's for people applying through one of the economic immigration programs.
Sweden

Ok, since I am selecting sponsorship, do I enter my sponsor's info for the application name, birthday, and country?

I've tried both but haven't gotten in yet. Understandably, as they only received my app 2/15, but I already have to change email addresses for me and my sponsor. (brain dead move... cancelled the internet service that had the email addresses I submitted) :-[

 

[Nexus2013]

Silly question of the day - what does AOR stand for? :-[

now..waiting! you might (or not!) get an AOR ( acknowledgment of receipt) with your file number and UCI. You might also get the approval email/snail mail right away. The first communication from CIC will give you the file number and with that you can check online. Until then, nothing to do!
Good luck,
Sweden

and I just found this in the general immigration forum:
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/immigration-acronyms-t3007.0.html

I'm bookmarkin' this bad boy... ;D

 

[c_farah]

Thanks Nexus.

In that case, to answer this:

Good work! Did you get the AOR today? Let me know and I'll update you!

Gary

Yep, got my AOR on the 16th!

 

[canard]

Hi people! Glad to join and help with my info!

Meds done on Nov. 07th, 2012
Application filed in CPC-M on Feb. 05th, 2013
AOR received by email on Feb. 14th, 2013
Sponsor Approved on Feb. 15th, 2013 (notified by email)
App sent to VO São Paulo, Brazil on Feb. 15th, 2013
Add docs sent to MICC on Feb. 18th, 2013
Final destination Montreal, Brazilian girl married to Canadian guy.

Gary, add me in there! And congrats for the amazing job, you're the best!

Btw, if anyone has info on processing times for Brazil, please let me know! Tks in advance and good luck to us all!

 

[canard]

Sorry, I'll be more clear... "real" processing time for VO São Paulo, as of 2013. Tks again!

 

[Gary_87]

Ok, since I am selecting sponsorship, do I enter my sponsor's info for the application name, birthday, and country?

I've tried both but haven't gotten in yet. Understandably, as they only received my app 2/15, but I already have to change email addresses for me and my sponsor. (brain dead move... cancelled the internet service that had the email addresses I submitted) :-[

I don't think you can change it until you get the passcodes and info to access ecas. I can't help you there sorry nexus. Maybe post a thread about it.

 

[Gary_87]

Hi people! Glad to join and help with my info!

Meds done on Nov. 07th, 2012
Application filed in CPC-M on Feb. 05th, 2013
AOR received by email on Feb. 14th, 2013
Sponsor Approved on Feb. 15th, 2013 (notified by email)
App sent to VO São Paulo, Brazil on Feb. 15th, 2013
Add docs sent to MICC on Feb. 18th, 2013
Final destination Montreal, Brazilian girl married to Canadian guy.

Gary, add me in there! And congrats for the amazing job, you're the best!

Btw, if anyone has info on processing times for Brazil, please let me know! Tks in advance and good luck to us all!

Ill add you in asap canard! Looks like you've had a pretty quick processing time so far! I'm still waiting on my aor.

 

[msmith1789]

Hi fellow February friends!

Just itching to get the ball rolling. Having a walk to post office tonight with application in hand and hoping to report back tomorrow with with our details for the spreadsheet!

PS. We plan on using Canada Post xpress post service, which is the best option to go with in regards to addresses? - some people have gone with the PO box option not requesting a signature etc? - just curious to see what you guys did??

Thanks

 

[frettis]

here is our timeline so far:

Med's done: Feb 7th 2013
Application sent: Feb 8th 2013
Was recieved (according to canadaposts tracking): 11th Feb
No sign of recieved app by cic yet.
My destination is BC and Im already here on study permit

Our office is London (Im swedish)

tried to see if I could check the status, but the number on the receipt was not a #b... Just the thing above the barcode, but I guess we just have to wait a bit.

Anyone know if the emials from cic have a risk to be put in hotmails "trash"? My wife is still on hotmail

cheers

 

[anskuhh]

msmith: Fedex it! They delivered mine in 16hrs

 

[msmith1789]

msmith: Fedex it! They delivered mine in 16hrs

We have already bought the pre-paid envelope to make sure we had the right size for documents to fit.