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[bhuvan12]

I got through to some lady int he middle of the IVR this time and she mentioned the same thing that the folks there at CIC are experiencing high volumes. she asked me to write to question @ cic.gc.ca. I remember seeing some other email address. Can the seniors in this forum please confirm?

The lady didn't want to talk i called them again and the guy told me that i should expect my UCI till march.

 

[mostafap]

Thanks and +1 to you all: Canbd, desrtfox, YoYo2926, tjam, maym99, and vi2.

 

[vi2]

You can call CIC to get your UCI.

1. Download Google Hangouts (optional) on your phone if it has an android or an apple OS.

2. Dial CIC (+16139444000). It costs nothing if you are done with option 1.

3. Navigate through IVR (1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 3, 1).

4. IVR will ask your application id. Don't wait for it to ask for 3 times before it routes you forward, just press # and it will instantly ask for your year of birth in 'YYYY'. Put the year of your birth.

5. IVR will tell you the waiting period before your call can be answered by an agent. Or if the call traffic is too high, it will ask you to call again later.

6. As soon as you get to the agent, just ask for the UCI#. They do not have any status information for FSW applications. Agent will ask for your last name, first name and date of birth. After some seconds, you will have your UCI#, if they have started processing your app.

If you get quick with the IVR, you can reach the waiting period (point# 5 above) within 2 minutes otherwise it may take around 6 to 7 mins before you are asked to wait for an agent.

 

[pappusampath]

Any idea getting delay for PPR from NDVO.

7th MAy applicant, PER on 8th August, MR done on SEp18.....still not getting PPR.....Please help me about this delay

 

[Johnny31]

Dear fellow applicants,

My PER email just landed in my inbox. Here is my timeline:

NOC 2133
Paris VO
===============
App. filed: 29/10/2014
CC charged: 06/01/2015
ECAS opened: 18/01/2015
PER: 26/01/2015

Positively waiting for MR now.

I also have one question. I have changed my passport today, how should I inform my visa office?

Congrats!

 

[piklu99]

Anyone landed from Bangladesh to Canada in Dec/ January? For 3 person it's 18000 CAD as proof of fund to carry. How and in which form u carried the same? Per passport limit is 7000 USD in which 3000 USD cash max ( minor is 50%).. Pls share your experience....

 

[YoYo2926]

Quite informative Diezelglax. +1 for sharing

Thanks

I called the CIC office in Canada n it seems that the IVR systems have changed. I followed one of the recent posts but realized that there has been a change.

Here is the updated route

Procedure to get CIC agent on phone

• Call at – 0016139444000
• Select 1 for English
• 1 for Immigration Info
• Call is being transferred to CIC
• 2 for status - Changed to 1 for Status
• 1 for PR
• 3 for PR (again)
• 1 to continue
• When it asks you to enter UCI number just be on hold n let it say it 3 times then the call is automatically transferred to an agent
• Agent will ask information about last name, first name, date of birth, application received date, email id etc.

The only problem being that the IVR dropped me as they were experiencing high call volumes. Do you guys recommend particular time of day to call them? I chose this time as I thought that this is within their working hours.

 

[DocHasan]

This maybe a rather stupid question but I was just wondering about my PCC. I read somewhere that PCCs are valid for 1 year after issue date. I have PCC from Pakistan and one other country. The PCC from Pakistan states that its valid for 6 months only. The PCC from other country is valid for 1 year. Will CIC also accept the Pakistan PCC till 1 year or for only 6 months? Thanks

 

[Arjun_Singh_76]

Re-posting ....
Hi Seniors,

I just sent a CSE to NDVO asking for more time to send the US PCC.
but it takes 28 days for them to respond, whereas I am supposed to send all documents by 15th feb

Will I be getting a email from NDVO confirming that they have agreed to give me extention ?
How will I know whether I get an extension or not ?

please advice
Regards
Arjun Singh

NDVO applicants please advice .......

 

[MASHUDANWAR]

HELLO ALL...

I HAVE 1 QUESTION

I CALLED CIC TODAY AND GOT MY UCI NUMBER AND IMMIGRATION FILE NUMBER AND WHEN I CHECK STATUS IT SHOWS THAT IN PROCESS WE HAVE RECEIVED YOUR FILE ON 24 OCT..

WHAT DOES IT MEAN...

WHAT IS IMMIGRATION FILE NUMBER

I THINK HAVE TO WAIT PER. PATIENCE PATIENCE VERY FEW DAYS FOR PER

 

[Diezelglax]

So I finally got through and the lady (Samantha) told me that she doesn't have access to FSW application status

Instead she gave me email address for Sydney office to enquire.

Am wondering is that correct or she is overwhelmed by increase in enquiries?

 

[BetterLife]

+16139444000
and other details are given above by Diezelglax
I called by skype.

Try hangout Dialer,which is free for usa and canada.
And more clear voice compare to skype.

 

[alirezasany]

Another update from a chinese guy(CC charged just now)

Noc:2172
Rcvdec. 2nd

Plz let me know the Chinese address

 

[DocHasan]

They dont usually give out UCI #. One phone operator told me that since the call is being recorded and they arent allowed to give UCI # so she cant help me. Keep trying or wait for PER. I tried 4-5 times but operator refused each time. Good luck

So I finally got through and the lady (Samantha) told me that she doesn't have access to FSW application status

Instead she gave me email address for Sydney office to enquire.

Am wondering is that correct or she is overwhelmed by increase in enquiries?

 

[maverick2014]

Yes, I applied PCC in Hyderabad. Let me know how can I help you?

HI chinkoo, please check you inbox

 

[pandu123]

Congratulations brother !!!!!!!!!!!!!! will wait for ur next post on MR

Hi All...

My second line "We started processing your application on January 22 2015" has been updated....



Application Reached on July 30 2014
PER received on 26 Nov
2 line update on Jan 22

I will update SS sheet..

Please let me know the further process...

 

[singhdebi]

I am worried toooo much...

No 2nd line update and no MR still..... Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad Sad

4th June applicant....

Are there more like me? Lips sealed


I hope you and me all get through this soon...and become future canadian...