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[hossamo33]

Tried them twice and I do like them.. found them to be professional.
I think they charge in USD, or maybe cuz I'm a US resident it charged me in US... I also used Paypal.

21100 - Engineering Managers

 

[Asivad Anac]

actualy I was just thinking the same thing.. other than our own details, we are not concealing their code names..

I think you might be right ..

Btw., have you heard anything about this that might cause concearn or is it just a hunch (like mine) ?

Hunch. Supported by old forum posts advising against doing this.

 

[willpower7]

Hey guys

I had done a CSE to check what was happening on my application as there is no update frm CIC.

This is the answer i got frm them.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Your file is currently under review and requires additional verifications. As a result, the assessment period will be outside of our posted processing times.
Unfortunately at this time we are not able to determine when your application will be finalized, but our office will contact you as soon as all verifications are completed, or if any additional information or documents are required.
We appreciate your patience and ask that you keep correspondence with our office to a minimum. In order to process requests efficiently, we will not be responding to duplicate requests.

So according to their reply it seems that my processing time will fall outside their stipulated 6 months period.
The wait continues.... Sigh!!!!

 

[casoard]

Hey guys

I had done a CSE to check what was happening on my application as there is no update frm CIC.

This is the answer i got frm them.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Your file is currently under review and requires additional verifications. As a result, the assessment period will be outside of our posted processing times.
Unfortunately at this time we are not able to determine when your application will be finalized, but our office will contact you as soon as all verifications are completed, or if any additional information or documents are required.
We appreciate your patience and ask that you keep correspondence with our office to a minimum. In order to process requests efficiently, we will not be responding to duplicate requests.

So according to their reply it seems that my processing time will fall outside their stipulated 6 months period.
The wait continues.... Sigh!!!!

Hang on bro... Never lose hope
They "only" want to verify some more things. It is not a refusal.
Keep the faith, even if it is hard because you've reached the 6 months.
And if the wait is too long don't forget us, we will be happy to give you moral support and bring it up.
Don't worry , everything will be fine.

 

[willpower7]

Hang on bro... Never lose hope
They "only" want to verify some more things. It is not a refusal.
Keep the faith, even if it is hard because you've reached the 6 months.
And if the wait is too long don't forget us, we will be happy to give you moral support and bring it up.
Don't worry , everything will be fine.

Thank you for the encouragement Casoard. Haven't lost any hope, I'm very optimistic that things will work out well. The only thing is the wait that is killing...u guess patience is the key.

Thank you.

 

[tomneversfield]

Try and keep this conversation on PMs. I'm still looking for the source of this information but I'm fairly certain that sharing details from GCMS notes in public, including anything that might reveal the officer involved, isn't the best idea.

Agreed. Edited the post to conceal officer codes. Thanks for the advice

 

[vishalv]

As promised, I'm sharing my GCMS notes that I just received. I had ordered it just 2 or 3 days before I got my PPR.
It is clear and confirmed now that for FSW outlands, when BG goes into progress it means that the file is ready for visa (FRV)

There are two notes that were added on 11/25 (the day my BG went into progress), and on 11/26... Both notes are pasted below
Interestingly, they checked company website to verify it's real..
There was a due date mentioned:
APPLICATION ASSIGNMENT
Assigned To: xxxx
Assigned By: xxxx
Due Date: 2015/12/24 (Interestingly I got my PPR 2 days before the due date!)



NOTES: 1
Created Date: 2015/11/26 06:57:28 Created By: xxx
Updated Date: 2015/11/26 06:57:28 Updated By: xxx
Restricted: No Label: EE Eligibility Office: CPC-Ottawa Text:

Officer review: FOSS CHECK COMPLETED: no adverse information JOB OFFER: EXPERIENCE R75(2) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- satisfied R76(1) SELECTION CRITERIA- POINTS- satisfied PA has sufficient settlement funds. Relationship between PA/spouse/children established. SELECTION PASSED ADMISSIBILITY: No crim concerns No A 35/37 concerns Meds passed RPRF complete File is RFV

NOTES: 2
Created Date: 2015/11/25 09:16:56 Created By: xxx
Updated Date: 2015/11/25 09:16:56 Updated By: xxx
Restricted: No Label: General Office: CPC-Ottawa Text:
E0002xxxx, My name - EE FSW Lock-in date 2015/08/10 Having analyzed this application based on the documents submitted by the applicant and the information contained in the application, I have made the following recommendation: ANALYST RECOMMENDATION: Review Required A11.2: Appears met 76 (1)(a) SELECTION CRITERIA- FSW POINTS: Appear met PA has worked as Marketing Specialist and Data Analyst - Markering (NOC1123) for xxxx Inc in the US since 2010/06. RPRF: Complete Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) CRS points at invitation to apply (ITA): 462 CRS minimum score for round: 451 Current CRS score: 454 FOSS: PA (my Name, xxxx): . Student expired 2005/05/15; Spouse (her name, xxxx): No Foss Details Child (son's name, xxxx): No Foss Details Child (son's name, xxx): No Foss Details MARITAL STATUS . Married since xxx; . Marriage certificate declaration on file; . No previous marriages indicated. 2 children declared. BCs are verified ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT OFFER: 0 Lock-In Date: 2015/08/10 Primary Occupation: NOC 1123 Professional Occupations in Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations 75. (2) FSW MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Appears
met 2014/08 to present - Sr. International Marketing Specialist (NOC 1123) - at xxx Inc 2010/06 to 2014/08 - Sr. Data Analyst - Marketing (NOC 1123) - at xxxx . eDoc xxx, xxxx Submitted reference letter dated 2014/08/04 confirms applicant's employment in declared occupation throughout specified period, and describes duties which are consistent with the lead statement and main duties as set out in the selected NOC category . . Reference letter confirms full-time employment; Website: http://www.xxxx.com/, verified .
Supporting pay stubs or T4s included in eDoc. 5 years and 2 months of full-time work experience have been accumulated. EDUCATION: 23 points .Assessed at the CIO. LANGUAGE: 24 points . Assessed at the CIO. SECOND LANGUAGE: 0 points ADAPTABI LITY: 5 points . Spouse meets official language threshold; Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Language: 24 2nd Language: 0 Education: 23 Work Experience: 13 Arranged Employment: 0 Adaptability: 5 Age: 12 (32 y/o) FSW points: 77 SETTLEMENT FUNDS .Approx. CAD xxxx .As per E-Trade Financial statement as at 2015/08/06; . Family of 4 requires CAD 22,170. MEDS All applicants have valid meds PASSPORT(S) All applicants have valid US ppts Counterfoils are not required

Thanks for sharing the GCMS notes. It gives a useful insight on the workings of CIC.

 

[help_less]

Hi
can anyone please help me to which photo studio should I to go which clicks photo for the specification 50*70 in sterling heights Michigan USA?
URGENT!!!! PLZ help!
THANK YOU!

 

[jorgecmb]

Hi guys, I have to report the most outrageous thing that happened to me today. But first, a little background on my application: I'm a Aug 13th AOR who got PPR on Jan 8th and sent my passport to Sao Paulo VO on the 11th. 5 days later, VFS contacted me to say there were a few documents missing, one of them the VFS consent form signed by my spouse (I only sent one, signed by me).

I sent them the documents last Monday and today I got a call from a very nice guy from the Consulate General of Canada in Sao Paulo saying that he couldn't finalize my application because our 5x7 photos were missing. I confirmed him that I'd sent two pictures for each applicant just as told by the PPR letter and he told me that probably they got lost in the process, but that I could send new photos directly to him and I wouldn't be held responsible for the missing photos.

Of course that I did exactly he said, but I am pissed with VFS!! They charge 30 dollars per applicant just to receive the documents and forward them to the VO and they loose part of it in the process? That's just unbelievable!! I called VFS and they couldn't answer what happened exactly, but the agent promised me to look into it and contact me later.

 

[ConnieD]

Jorge, I understand your pissed of, but take it easy, you've got PPR granted, it's just formality now.

I'm adding myself to this thread nd spreadsheet

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jfHpcdtJHxBnzXEAY09WVArOqpBNPTh9huH351mpDX8/edit#gid=0

This is my timeline:

FSW - NOC 1111
Argentina
ITA 13/07/2015
AOR 11/08/2015
Med Passed
Additional doc. requested September 3rd, same day provided
Ghost email somewhere in November, no visible update
BG not started
Still waiting.....

 

[jorgecmb]

Jorge, I understand your pissed of, but take it easy, you've got PPR granted, it's just formality now.

Thanks, ConnieD. Of course I am really happy for reaching the end of the process, but VFS loosing documents is unacceptable!

 

[ConnieD]

Thanks, ConnieD. Of course I am really happy for reaching the end of the process, but VFS loosing documents is unacceptable!

I know it's really annoying and you've got the right to be mad, specially because the hole ppr process is frustrating and exhausting, but try to keep cool and plan your moving to Canada!

 

[vishalv]

Hi guys, I have to report the most outrageous thing that happened to me today. But first, a little background on my application: I'm a Aug 13th AOR who got PPR on Jan 8th and sent my passport to Sao Paulo VO on the 11th. 5 days later, VFS contacted me to say there were a few documents missing, one of them the VFS consent form signed by my spouse (I only sent one, signed by me).

I sent them the documents last Monday and today I got a call from a very nice guy from the Consulate General of Canada in Sao Paulo saying that he couldn't finalize my application because our 5x7 photos were missing. I confirmed him that I'd sent two pictures for each applicant just as told by the PPR letter and he told me that probably they got lost in the process, but that I could send new photos directly to him and I wouldn't be held responsible for the missing photos.

Of course that I did exactly he said, but I am pissed with VFS!! They charge 30 dollars per applicant just to receive the documents and forward them to the VO and they loose part of it in the process? That's just unbelievable!! I called VFS and they couldn't answer what happened exactly, but the agent promised me to look into it and contact me later.

Thats shoddy work done by VFS. Expected them to be much careful while handling documents for an important process like this.

 

[tomneversfield]

I'm sorry but what does vfs stand for?

 

[rajkamalmohanram]

I'm sorry but what does vfs stand for?

That's the name of the company. I'm this case, they securely transmit the passport to the embassy, get it stamped and send it back to you.

http://www.vfsglobal.com/