islandbabe said:
For all those persons who had their files transferred to their local VO's and have gotten AOR, please advise if there is a estimated processing time period contained in your AOR and share the actual letter if you don't mind. I have someone who is concerned about the content of his letter and who like you see if anyone got similar information.
Thanks
(I have removed my details from the letter. I had to remove links- used ..... to show there was a link as it would not post the reply )
We have received your application for permanent residence in Canada in the Federal Skilled Worker Class on 05/09/2013.
We have created a file with the file number pasted above. You must quote this file number in any future correspondence. A receipt for application fees submitted is also enclosed. If you submitted additional supporting documents, these are being returned to you and are enclosed. We will request supporting documents at a later date.
This letter explains our procedures for your case and gives information on what you can do to prepare yourself for immigration to Canada while your case is in process. At the present time there is a queue of applications in this category. We regret the delay. If you wish to withdraw your application during this waiting period, you may obtain a full refund of fees paid. Once documents have been requested and the assessment of your application has begun, no fee refund is available.
No processing will occur on your file for approximately 72 months. This is our current estimate; however, circumstances may change. Please consult the CIC website for up-to-date information on processing times at our office: .... You may also check basic case status on-line at the Citizenship and Immigration Web site .... using the “e-Client Application Status” function that is found in the “Online Services” section of the Web site.
Next Steps
When our office is ready to assess your file, we will send you a complete list of required documents. You will be provided with 4 months to prepare and submit this supporting documentation. A list of documents that we currently request is attached at the end of this letter for your reference as to the type of documents needed. Do not send these documents now; the attached list is only an example. If you send these documents now, they will be returned to you.
Documents will have to be submitted in a single package. Do not submit any documents until you have prepared the entire package. We will make a decision on your application on the basis of the documents you provide at that time.
Until we request your supporting documents, we will not accept, respond to, or attach to your file any interim correspondence, except:

 Change of address, including change of e-mail address;
Change of family configuration;
Change of immigration representative;
Request for withdrawal of your application and refund of fees;
For Skilled workers only: Submission of an Arranged Employment Opinion approved by Human Resources Development Canada
You are required to advise us immediately for the first four items. Any repercussions resulting from your failure to do so will be your responsibility.
Prepare yourself for immigration to Canada
Languages
We strongly recommend that during the time your application is processed you prepare yourself for immigration to Canada. You should learn about living and working in Canada so you can decide where to live and prepare yourself and your family for life in Canada. For example, Canada has two official languages, English and French. Depending on where you want to live in Canada, you will need excellent speaking, reading and writing skills in one of these languages. If you do not have strong English or French skills, study the language before going to Canada and learn the vocabulary of your profession or trade. Remember: you will be competing against many native speakers of English and French for any available jobs.
Please note: just prior to assessment, the visa office will require third party language test results, or other written evidence of your language ability as part of your supporting documentation. If you submit the results of an authorized language test, the visa officer will accept these results as determinate. Because authorized test results are independent and verifiable, cases for which authorized language test results are submitted are likely to be processed more quickly than those that rely on a written submission regarding language ability. In either case, as the visa officer will make a decision based on the language documentation you submit, it is recommended that you undergo an authorized language examination in order to provide the visa officer with definitive, verifiable results. In addition, while your file is in queue, you may wish to take courses, try practice examinations, and otherwise improve your language ability. Information on the IELTS test in English can be found at...... Information on the French language test, Test d'évaluation de français (TEF) is available at ......
Work
Finding work is a challenging process for Canadians and for immigrants. It is essential that you prepare to work in Canada before you move. Even if you have many years of work experience in your home country, you may not be able to work in your trade or profession in Canada. There are many things you can do in your home country to prepare for working in Canada and make your job search easier.
One of your first steps should be to begin researching potential employment in Canada. Most occupations in Canada are not regulated. For those occupations, the employer is responsible for assessing and recognizing your qualifications.
However, some occupations are regulated and do not permit persons to practice without a license. To obtain a license to practice a regulated occupation, you must go through an assessment and an acceptance of your education and professional qualifications by a regulatory body. This assessment will compare your training, education and experience to Canadian standards. The assessment will also help determine whether further training and evaluation may be needed before you acquire a license to practice your occupation in Canada. For more information, we encourage you to visit the Going to Canada Internet site at .....where you will find important information about living and working in Canada. On this site, you will also find the “Working in Canada Tool” which will tell you what the current prospects are for your occupation across Canada. It offers information on essential skills, job descriptions, work conditions and opportunities. It will also tell you whether your occupation is a regulated profession in Canada.
In partner ship with Service Canada, the Foreign Credentials Referral Office (FCRO) provides information and referrals. You can find more information on the FCRO Web site at: ....... Clients in Canada can call 1-888-854-1805 or the Service Canada general enquiries number at 1-800-0-Canada (1-800-622-6232) for more information. Clients in Canada can also obtain in-person service at Service Canada Centers.
We trust that this information is helpful. Thank you for your interest in Canada.
A receipt for the fees that you have submitted is enclosed.
Immigration Section
PS: THIS IS A COMPUTER GENERATED LETTER NOT REQUIRING ANY SIGNATURES.
Immigration Section - Service de l’Immigration
7/8 Shantipath, Chanakyapuri PO Box 5209 New Delhi 110021 India .......
