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FEBRUARY 2016 - OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLICANTS

AG317

Hero Member
Jan 28, 2016
230
9
Category........
Visa Office......
Lima
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-02-2016
Doc's Request.
06-04-2016
AOR Received.
22-03-2016
File Transfer...
29-03-2016
Med's Request
21-03-2017
Med's Done....
03-12-2015 Re-Done 23-03-2017
Passport Req..
31-03-2017
VISA ISSUED...
11-04-2017
LANDED..........
20-04-017
Hi Guys, less than a week until July 23rd which is supposed to be the day we can link our applications online!! (Unless they change the date on us again ???)

Either way, I was wondering, does anyone know if this will replace the Notes? Like a real time version of the notes?
What sort of information we will be able to see?
Will it tell us whether or not our file is being worked on? Location, eligibility, criminality, security, medical?!

Thank You!
 

ImABule

Champion Member
Mar 4, 2016
2,406
96
Ottawa, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 25, 2016
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
March 24, 2016 AOR2 April 15, 2016
File Transfer...
SA April 5, 2016
Med's Done....
February 02, 2016
Interview........
Queue- August 29, 2016 Waived- November 15, 2016
Passport Req..
November 17, 2016 DM- November 18, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
November 29, 2016
LANDED..........
December 19, 2016
AG317 said:
Hi Guys, less than a week until July 23rd which is supposed to be the day we can link our applications online!! (Unless they change the date on us again ???)

Either way, I was wondering, does anyone know if this will replace the Notes? Like a real time version of the notes?
What sort of information we will be able to see?
Will it tell us whether or not our file is being worked on? Location, eligibility, criminality, security, medical?!

Thank You!
No, it will not replace GCMS notes.

This function is already available to use with online applications.

We applied for TRV/Study Permit online and ordered the notes for the application.

It will show you the assessments and the progress being made and will alert you to any correspondence from CIC.
 

gabba50

Hero Member
Mar 16, 2016
216
7
Calgary,AB
Category........
Visa Office......
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-03-2016
AOR Received.
30-03-2016
File Transfer...
05-04-2016
Med's Done....
13-01-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
16-08-2016
VISA ISSUED...
28-08-2016
LANDED..........
11-09-2016
AG317 said:
Hi Guys, less than a week until July 23rd which is supposed to be the day we can link our applications online!! (Unless they change the date on us again ???)

Either way, I was wondering, does anyone know if this will replace the Notes? Like a real time version of the notes?
What sort of information we will be able to see?
Will it tell us whether or not our file is being worked on? Location, eligibility, criminality, security, medical?!

Thank You!
It's better than eCAS of course but not detailed like GCMS notes, but you will be able to view: application statu(Open/Closed),Review of medical results(passed or failed),review of submitted documents(any additional required document will be shown and document will be uploaded here),interview schedule(if any),review of biometric information, and final decision information. You will still need to order your GCMS to see the progress . The good thing about My account, you are alerted of any updates as long as an officer opens your file( you get an automated email........you will even get unwanted emails telling you that there has been no update since last time...) and no more missed emails from CIC(unless you don't use My Account)...you can start registering for "My CIC account" now :D :D ;D ;D
 

htquach

Hero Member
Feb 6, 2016
368
19
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 4, 2016
AOR Received.
March 11, 2016; AOR2: April 1, 2016
File Transfer...
March 22, 2016
Med's Done....
January 10, 2016
Interview........
Queued: August 25, 2016 - Interview: October 18, 2016
Passport Req..
November 22, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
November 29, 2016
LANDED..........
Touchdown... YEG!!! December 26, 2016
Thanks gabby50. Anything is an upgrade over ecas which basically tells you nothing.
 

jr4210

Hero Member
Nov 24, 2015
425
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-01-2016
AOR Received.
5-03-2016 / SA 17-03-2016
File Transfer...
28-03-2016
Passport Req..
03-10-2016
So does this mean they will stop using ecas? i.e. will there be no need to check it anymore for updates?
 

gabba50

Hero Member
Mar 16, 2016
216
7
Calgary,AB
Category........
Visa Office......
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-03-2016
AOR Received.
30-03-2016
File Transfer...
05-04-2016
Med's Done....
13-01-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
16-08-2016
VISA ISSUED...
28-08-2016
LANDED..........
11-09-2016
jr4210 said:
So does this mean they will stop using ecas? i.e. will there be no need to check it anymore for updates?
It won't replace eCAS as all CIC applications categories are not yet ready to be linked to "My CIC Account" and only registered applicants will be able to link an application. You will be asked to link your application to My account when trying to use eCas.
 

jr4210

Hero Member
Nov 24, 2015
425
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-01-2016
AOR Received.
5-03-2016 / SA 17-03-2016
File Transfer...
28-03-2016
Passport Req..
03-10-2016
gabba50 said:
It won't replace eCAS as all CIC applications categories are not yet ready to be linked to "My CIC Account" and only registered applicants will be able to link an application, it will be up to you to use "My CIC Account" or use Ecas.
The PA in our case already has an account from when we applied for the TRV, so it's there and ready to be linked.

I'm more than happy to use it as long as it gives us more insight into our application.
 

truthprev

Star Member
Apr 26, 2016
165
4
Hey Guys,

I have a couple of questions which may sound very basic in nature but somehow for some unknown reason i am going blank(stress may be :().

They are requesting Please quote your file number, as well as your telephone & fax numbers on all correspondence and on every document you send to us. a) We do not write the file number on the envelop? How can we write this information on the original documents?
 

ScottishPolish

Star Member
Apr 9, 2016
67
15
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-02-2016
AOR Received.
23-02-2016
File Transfer...
12-03-2016
Med's Done....
01-16-2016
Interview........
15-06-2016
VISA ISSUED...
15-06-2016
LANDED..........
19-06-2016
truthprev said:
Hey Guys,

I have a couple of questions which may sound very basic in nature but somehow for some unknown reason i am going blank(stress may be :().

They are requesting Please quote your file number, as well as your telephone & fax numbers on all correspondence and on every document you send to us. a) We do not write the file number on the envelop? How can we write this information on the original documents?
Just write a cover letter as part of your response, quote your file number and info on that, and then make two copies of the docs you have to send - on the non original write the info you need to add...so you can make sure it stays with your file.
 

truthprev

Star Member
Apr 26, 2016
165
4
ScottishPolish said:
Just write a cover letter as part of your response, quote your file number and info on that, and then make two copies of the docs you have to send - on the non original write the info you need to add...so you can make sure it stays with your file.
Thanks, I did almost the same. The idea of making two copies did not strike me. I did make an Index though and put a sticky note on each document(i know this is not a very good solution but..). I have uploaded the scanned copies of the documents and the DHL receipt in Case Specific Inquiry. I hope this should be fine. Once they get the documents, hopefully our file should be back in the race.
 

JJ628

Hero Member
Jun 30, 2015
301
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Bogota
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 17th, 2016
Doc's Request.
July 13th, 2016
AOR Received.
Mar 17th, 2016
File Transfer...
SA: Mar-22-2016 / AOR2: Apr-05-2016
Med's Request
Aug - 22 - 2016
Passport Req..
Aug - 22 - 2016
VISA ISSUED...
Sept - 21 -2017
Hey February team, hope you're all doing great!
I have a question, well I previously mentioned that my medical exams were expired and on my GCMS notes which I received at the beginning of July, on medical results said "in progress",
today I decided to log on ECAS and they added a fourth line saying: "Medical results have been received." , does this mean that they approved them? Any of you have knowledge if they can ask for them again in the future?
 

minniemouse

Star Member
Mar 14, 2016
52
0
Hello feb. team,

in need of some insight...I was asked by the visa office to supply PCC which were delivered personally on the june 17th. Up until now not a word from the visa office. Has anyone been through anything like this? Anyone know how long it takes to process Police checks?? Is it the last step??

Thanks in advance
 

ImABule

Champion Member
Mar 4, 2016
2,406
96
Ottawa, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 25, 2016
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
March 24, 2016 AOR2 April 15, 2016
File Transfer...
SA April 5, 2016
Med's Done....
February 02, 2016
Interview........
Queue- August 29, 2016 Waived- November 15, 2016
Passport Req..
November 17, 2016 DM- November 18, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
November 29, 2016
LANDED..........
December 19, 2016
minniemouse said:
Hello feb. team,

in need of some insight...I was asked by the visa office to supply PCC which were delivered personally on the june 17th. Up until now not a word from the visa office. Has anyone been through anything like this? Anyone know how long it takes to process Police checks?? Is it the last step??

Thanks in advance
PCC is a required document.

It being requested means nothing except your file was incomplete. They likely didn't start assessing criminality until it was recieved.

Normally when a document is requested they will give 30 days and put the file away until the deadline and then open it again to see if the document was submitted.
 

canaussie87

Star Member
Feb 24, 2014
72
3
Category........
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-02-2016
Doc's Request.
N/A
Nomination.....
N/A
AOR Received.
15-03-2016
File Transfer...
21-03-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
23-11-2015
Interview........
Not Needed
Passport Req..
Visa Exempt - DM 22-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
Visa Exempt - CoPR Received 04-05-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Landed in early May and still haven't received my PR card.. can't believe how long it has taken to do this.. I received DM in a shorter time frame than it has taken them to send me my PR card.. what a joke.

Anyone else landed and received their PR card yet?

Good luck to any remaining applicants :) Your time is coming and will come very soon!!
 

CDNPR2014

VIP Member
Mar 1, 2016
3,180
187
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
LANDED..........
2014
canaussie87 said:
Landed in early May and still haven't received my PR card.. can't believe how long it has taken to do this.. I received DM in a shorter time frame than it has taken them to send me my PR card.. what a joke.

Anyone else landed and received their PR card yet?

Good luck to any remaining applicants :) Your time is coming and will come very soon!!
are you running into any issues not having your PR card? The physical card is generally only needed for traveling purposes for those requiring visas. you can get everything else you need with just your copr and passport. it took me 6 months to get my pr card, and honestly i think i've only used it twice since i've gotten it.