Rawdah and other senior members, please advise:
When I login through Ecas, I can see that my application is in process: When I click on "In Process", it says, "We received your application for permanent residence on June 6, 2013.".
At the end of the page it says:
" The following tables will help you understand the status of your application."
01. Application for Permanent Residence Outside Canada
Status of your application
IN PROCESS (A decision has not been made yet.)
Explanation
1. Application Received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). We have received your application and will review it in order of receipt. We will send you an acknowledgement letter.
2. Documentation Verified by CIC. We are reviewing your application to make sure it is complete and that no documents are missing. We will return incomplete applications for resubmission.
3. An Interview May be Required. We will review the application and decide if an interview is necessary. If so, we will inform you in writing of the date, time and location of the interview.
Status of your application
WITHDRAWN. (An application can only be withdrawn when it is IN PROCESS.)
Explanation
1. Application Withdrawn. You may only withdraw your application before the Visa has been issued. There are no refunds after processing has started.
Status of your application
DECISION MADE. (A decision has been made at this point.)
Explanation
1. Medical Results Received by CIC. We have received your medical results. We will contact you only if additional tests are needed.
2. Approval Status Determined. Your application will be either approved or rejected. We will inform you of the decision in writing.
3. Permanent Residence Status Determined. If your application is approved, we will send you your permanent resident documentation and a letter saying what we need to finalize your permanent residence.
Status of your application
COMPLETE. (This is the last step in the processing of your application.)
Explanation
1. Applicant Arrives in Canada and is Granted Permanent Residence. You will need to meet with an Immigration Officer who will verify your documents and grant you permanent residence if all is in order.
02. Application for Permanent Residence in Canada
03. Application for Permanent Residence - Federal skilled Worker submitted to Sydney, Nova Scotia
Status of your application
APPLICATION RECEIVED
Explanation
1. Application Received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC). We have received your application. After checking for completeness, a file has been created and the information from the application form was entered.
Status of your application
Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Explanation
1. Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) - Eligibility Review Complete. The review at the CIO-Sydney has been completed. A letter with additional information has been mailed.
Status of your application
RECEIVED BY VISA OFFICE
Explanation
1. Received by Visa Office. The application and documents have been received by the visa office.
Status of your application
VISA OFFICE ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Explanation
1. Visa Office - Eligibility Review Complete. The review of the application and supporting documents has been completed at the visa office. A letter with additional information has been mailed.
Status of your application
WITHDRAWN
Explanation
1. Application Withdrawn. We withdrew your application and your file has been closed.
Status of your application
IN PROCESS
Explanation
1. In Process. Based on review of your complete application package, it has been determined that your application is eligible for processing. Processing has begun.
Status of your application
DECISION MADE. (A decision has been made at this point.)
Explanation
1. Medical Results Received by CIC. We have received your medical results. We will contact you only if additional tests are needed.
2. Approval Status Determined. Your application will be either approved or rejected. We will inform you of the decision in writing.
3. Permanent Residence Status Determined. If your application is approved, we will send you your permanent resident documentation and a letter saying what we need to finalize your permanent residence.
Status of your application
COMPLETE. (This is the last step in the processing of your application.)
Explanation
1. Applicant Arrives in Canada and is Granted Permanent Residence. You will need to meet with an Immigration Officer who will verify your documents and grant you permanent residence if all is in order.
Q. What is the difference between option 1 and option 3?
Q. Which option applies to me?
Q. In the senior members' opinion, are the steps mentioned, hierarchical in nature?
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