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Federal application for QUEBEC workers from Buffalo, USA

biochemgal09

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Mar 25, 2010
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USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-July-2011
AOR Received.
11-Nov-2011
Med's Request
11-Nov-2011
Med's Done....
21-Nov-2011
Passport Req..
26-April-2013
VISA ISSUED...
28-May-2013 (Recvd PPts)
Dear friends,

In the main PR application form ( IM 0008), under the "Details of Family members", do I have to paste photo of my spouse? (He is the dependant) or should I leave it blank (the space reserved for family member's photo), since I am submitting 4 loose photos. If I have to paste, can I use photo with the same dimensions as the PR photos?


Please let me know, thank you very much
 

ae03yy

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Oct 6, 2010
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Seattl
Job Offer........
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VISA ISSUED...
Oct 18, 2011
Checklist for what to include in the mail to Buffalo
www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/E37048.pdf

Helpful hints about Quebec Skilled Worker Applications Submitted to the Buffalo Regional Program Centre
www.canadainternational.gc.ca/buffalo/imm/quebec_prov_hints-conseils.aspx?lang=eng

biochemgal09 said:
In the main PR application form ( IM 0008), under the "Details of Family members", do I have to paste photo of my spouse? NO(He is the dependant) or should I leave it blank (the space reserved for family member's photo), since I am submitting 4 loose photos. If I have to paste, can I use photo with the same dimensions as the PR photos? Place immigration photos in an envelope and staple the envelope to the second page of the application being careful not to put a staple through the photos. Retrieved from 2nd link above
 

biochemgal09

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Mar 25, 2010
287
3
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-July-2011
AOR Received.
11-Nov-2011
Med's Request
11-Nov-2011
Med's Done....
21-Nov-2011
Passport Req..
26-April-2013
VISA ISSUED...
28-May-2013 (Recvd PPts)
Thank you AEO!

We are all set to submit the application, first thing in the morning! We are excited, and nervous (in a good way)

Thanks again :)
 

biochemgal09

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Mar 25, 2010
287
3
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-July-2011
AOR Received.
11-Nov-2011
Med's Request
11-Nov-2011
Med's Done....
21-Nov-2011
Passport Req..
26-April-2013
VISA ISSUED...
28-May-2013 (Recvd PPts)
One last question guys!

Is it required to have the date printed behind the PR photos? Saw it in a thread, but not sure if it iwas for PR federal application or just PR card.

Thank you, thank you :)
 

cesagbiggeo

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Apr 1, 2011
41
3
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-09-2010
AOR Received.
16-03-2011
Med's Request
16-03-2011
Med's Done....
22-03-2011
Hi Folks
I just discovered that I've made a mistake :eek: when I was filling my Federal application. The mistake was on the ANNEXE 1 ANTECEDENTS/DECLARATION” form especially on the question 9 (page 1 of the form).
Is it possible to let buffalo know about it and change that error by introducing a new page 1 of the ANNEXE 1 ANTECEDENTS/DECLARATION?
By the way I see something about “Case Specific e-mail Enquiry” on buffalo website . There is a Form (electronic) available for applicant who wish to report important changes regarding their application.
What do you think about my case? Can I use the “Case Specific e-mail enquiry” for that?

Please help.

@ ae03yy I need your expertise as well

PS: I already got my AOR+VM since March and I have done my VM.
 

fairooz

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Feb 3, 2010
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Sigh! I am eagerly waiting for the day when one of us finally posts here with the news that they got their ppr.....
 

ae03yy

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Oct 6, 2010
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VISA ISSUED...
Oct 18, 2011
biochemgal09 said:
One last question guys!

Is it required to have the date printed behind the PR photos? Saw it in a thread, but not sure if it iwas for PR federal application or just PR card.

Thank you, thank you :)
Nope, don't need it as it's not req'd in checklist. not at this stage anyways. Relax and don't forget to keep a copy of the forms jusdt in case. enjoy your visit to mail office
 

ae03yy

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Oct 6, 2010
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Oct 18, 2011
fairooz said:
Sigh! I am eagerly waiting for the day when one of us finally posts here with the news that they got their ppr.....
I know friend... seems like it's been an yr since Freedom got set free hopefully smthg will come this week for us all :-[

@cesag
I'm not too sure how to deal with your mistake. My best advice is that you email them to ask, but you might wanna mail them if you dont get an answer. Especially now that they are careful with checking what info we provide is true.
I notice they answer next day if I email Mon and Tues morning. so send them an email in the morning and see what they say. Mention your File#, DOB, Full name in all correspondence.
I dont think the Case Specific Enquiry works though.
 

biochemgal09

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Mar 25, 2010
287
3
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-July-2011
AOR Received.
11-Nov-2011
Med's Request
11-Nov-2011
Med's Done....
21-Nov-2011
Passport Req..
26-April-2013
VISA ISSUED...
28-May-2013 (Recvd PPts)

hadal

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Dec 13, 2010
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Tomorrow will be 11 months since I sent my application to Buffalo. It has been a long wait. I have just made myself busy with other stuff not to think about when? or why?

If you guys remember, I asked Buffalo on May 20, about the status of my application and they responded as:

"Dear Madam / Sir,

Your application is in queue for review. An exact review schedule is not yet available. No further action is required by you at this time.

We thank you for your patience and for keeping your correspondence to a minimum.

Please note that you are responsible for maintaining valid status as long as you remain in Canada. If your residential or mailing address changes, you must notify our office.

Regards,

Canadian Consulate General Buffalo

Immigration Section"

Guess what? I got the same response last week when I asked them again after more than 2 months! Really what are they doing? What kind of queue is that? Atleast they can provide us with an approximate date! That queue is going to take for ever.

Yes, I will keep smiling, but guys it is not easy. They are just putting us in so much trouble by their backlog. What else can I say? I know this is making lots of problems for all of us. I really hope we get some thing this week!

I hope you have a good week!
Hadal
 

cesagbiggeo

Full Member
Apr 1, 2011
41
3
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-09-2010
AOR Received.
16-03-2011
Med's Request
16-03-2011
Med's Done....
22-03-2011
@ae03yy
I already used the Case Specific Enquiry to send them a new page 1 of the Annexe 1 to change the one they have in my file in buffalo. I also emailed them directly using enquiry email address and I receive acknowledge receipt from the Buffalo visa office.
By the way I read at on the page 4 of the ANNEXE 1 the following sentence at the end of “Declaration ”paragraph : <<je previendrai immediatement le bureau canadien des visas ou j’ai presente ma demande si certaines des informations ou reponses fournies dans les formulaires de demande changent >>
So, I guess that what I just did in my case by sending them a new page 1 changing the previous one.

Thanks you for your help

Peace and Love to you all
 

ae03yy

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Oct 18, 2011
hadal do u know ur BF'D? Within a month time, I'd have reach 15yrs on temporary status in Canada... come on Buffalo, it's time to set me free! I can even provide Timmies.
 

biochemgal09

Hero Member
Mar 25, 2010
287
3
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-July-2011
AOR Received.
11-Nov-2011
Med's Request
11-Nov-2011
Med's Done....
21-Nov-2011
Passport Req..
26-April-2013
VISA ISSUED...
28-May-2013 (Recvd PPts)
Dear 2011 applicants,

If possible, please update your timelines, if you received your AOR, IA, etc! Thanks :)
 

ittech

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Jul 10, 2011
137
1
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-08-2011
AOR Received.
11-11-2011
Med's Request
11-11-2011
Med's Done....
01-12-2011
Passport Req..
11-04-2012 sent 07-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...
04-05-2012:) hamdolilah
LANDED..........
next month :) inchalah
:p keep smilin' ya :p
 

ae03yy

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Oct 6, 2010
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VISA ISSUED...
Oct 18, 2011
I know hadal and that's why i'm upset at Buffalo: whenever we find a pattern...just at that moment, they break it! Hold still your dream. Don't let it go friend... no matter what we'll all have ppr. The million dollar question is when? as for me, i think you have an advance on my file cz when i email them they just state my file is under process. My hope & dream is to do my landing on the day i first arrive in Canada. It is like you open a new page after 15yrs to enter in a different moment. That's my dream! And I hope and pray it happens.

hadal said:
Tomorrow will be 11 months since I sent my application to Buffalo. It has been a long wait. I have just made myself busy with other stuff not to think about when? or why?

If you guys remember, I asked Buffalo on May 20, about the status of my application and they responded as:

"Dear Madam / Sir,

Your application is in queue for review. An exact review schedule is not yet available. No further action is required by you at this time.

We thank you for your patience and for keeping your correspondence to a minimum.

Please note that you are responsible for maintaining valid status as long as you remain in Canada. If your residential or mailing address changes, you must notify our office.

Regards,

Canadian Consulate General Buffalo

Immigration Section"

Guess what? I got the same response last week when I asked them again after more than 2 months! Really what are they doing? What kind of queue is that? Atleast they can provide us with an approximate date! That queue is going to take for ever.

Yes, I will keep smiling, but guys it is not easy. They are just putting us in so much trouble by their backlog. What else can I say? I know this is making lots of problems for all of us. I really hope we get some thing this week!

I hope you have a good week!
Hadal