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Luvcuba

Star Member
Jul 16, 2012
74
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2012
AOR Received.
12-07-2012
File Transfer...
16-07-2012
Interview........
25-10-2012 & 20-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
20-12-12
LANDED..........
07-02-13
Avana said:
Shuster- Everything seems to be fine for me on my end (I guess we'll see when I hit the post button!).

LuvCuba- Can you tell me when you submitted your app to CIC? And when it was transferred after approval to Havana? I'm just curious because I sent mine in June and was transferred in August, trying to guesstimate when my husband could hear something on his end!

KJG-still so happy for you!! :D
I submitted to CIC May 23. Got email from them July12 acknowledging receipt. Email approving received July 16. We received a call from Havana on SEpt 24 asking for birth certificate which we faxed to them on 26th. Oct.5 he received a call for interview
 

Avana

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2012
396
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2012
AOR Received.
none, approved on 30-08-2012
File Transfer...
30-08-2012
Med's Done....
02-06-2012
Interview........
24-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
24-12-2012
LANDED..........
03-01-2013
shuster2210 said:
I submitted April 3rd. Received approval July 9th!

Here's hoping to no interview. Lol

Just tried to copy and paste the email I got from cic about his address change and the site won't let me post.

Their response was. "Info added to file. We will not send a response I within case processing times"

I did not receive the generic email from them, so hopefully that means my file is opened etc.
getting really frustrated but I know how they can be.
Hopefully I'll know something by the time I go down on the 26th
If I haven't heard anything I will drop off an envelope with additional proof etc.
Good at least you got something!! Seems like everything is perfectly on track then! KJG submitted a month before you so you should be hearing smthg at any point now!! So excited for all you girlies!
 

Avana

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2012
396
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2012
AOR Received.
none, approved on 30-08-2012
File Transfer...
30-08-2012
Med's Done....
02-06-2012
Interview........
24-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
24-12-2012
LANDED..........
03-01-2013
Luvcuba said:
I submitted to CIC May 23. Got email from them July12 acknowledging receipt. Email approving received July 16. We received a call from Havana on SEpt 24 asking for birth certificate which we faxed to them on 26th. Oct.5 he received a call for interview
Good to know!! Looks like you sent in exactly one month before me! :) Please keep us posted on how things go!
 

shuster2210

Hero Member
Jan 18, 2012
261
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-04-2012
AOR Received.
Never
File Transfer...
July 9th 2012
Med's Done....
January 31st 2012
Interview........
Waived
VISA ISSUED...
Nov-1-2012
LANDED..........
Hopefully December 3rd
Luvcuba said:
I submitted to CIC May 23. Got email from them July12 acknowledging receipt. Email approving received July 16. We received a call from Havana on SEpt 24 asking for birth certificate which we faxed to them on 26th. Oct.5 he received a call for interview
So you and I basically got approved on the same days, and I bet the files were transferred at the same time.
 

Luvcuba

Star Member
Jul 16, 2012
74
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2012
AOR Received.
12-07-2012
File Transfer...
16-07-2012
Interview........
25-10-2012 & 20-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
20-12-12
LANDED..........
07-02-13
shuster2210 said:
So you and I basically got approved on the same days, and I bet the files were transferred at the same time.
I'm trying to figure out how to post my stats on my profile summary? For some reason it won't let me. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
 

Avana

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2012
396
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2012
AOR Received.
none, approved on 30-08-2012
File Transfer...
30-08-2012
Med's Done....
02-06-2012
Interview........
24-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
24-12-2012
LANDED..........
03-01-2013
Luvcuba said:
I'm trying to figure out how to post my stats on my profile summary? For some reason it won't let me. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
Hey Luvcuba, you need to post 10 times to be able to be a full member! As soon as you do that you'll have those options in your profile menu!
 

Avana

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2012
396
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2012
AOR Received.
none, approved on 30-08-2012
File Transfer...
30-08-2012
Med's Done....
02-06-2012
Interview........
24-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
24-12-2012
LANDED..........
03-01-2013
shuster2210 said:
So you and I basically got approved on the same days, and I bet the files were transferred at the same time.
Shuster- I bet your husband will get a call this week! It only makes sense! Did you guys put e-mail for correspondence or phone numbers? My husband put both the house phone and cell phone but not the email which keeps worrying me!
 

Luvcuba

Star Member
Jul 16, 2012
74
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2012
AOR Received.
12-07-2012
File Transfer...
16-07-2012
Interview........
25-10-2012 & 20-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
20-12-12
LANDED..........
07-02-13
Avana said:
Shuster- I bet your husband will get a call this week! It only makes sense! Did you guys put e-mail for correspondence or phone numbers? My husband put both the house phone and cell phone but not the email which keeps worrying me!
I had my e-mail and phone numbers along with my husband's cell. He received the call on his cell. Shuster I'm sure this week you'll get a call.
 

Luvcuba

Star Member
Jul 16, 2012
74
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2012
AOR Received.
12-07-2012
File Transfer...
16-07-2012
Interview........
25-10-2012 & 20-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
20-12-12
LANDED..........
07-02-13
Avana said:
Hey Luvcuba, you need to post 10 times to be able to be a full member! As soon as you do that you'll have those options in your profile menu!
Thanks for your help
 

Luvcuba

Star Member
Jul 16, 2012
74
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2012
AOR Received.
12-07-2012
File Transfer...
16-07-2012
Interview........
25-10-2012 & 20-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
20-12-12
LANDED..........
07-02-13
KJG said:
I know......we had friends over when we got back and then went out to Varadero to our first "date" spot :D and I was contemplating something and he is like baby.....what are you thinking and I honestly looked over at him and said my love...my closet.....I will have to share with you!!!! I haven't shared my closet in a long time....LOL

So I am just so excited that he is here for Christmas!!!!
I hear you KJG; I have a walk in with no room for his clothes. Better start purging now.
This is the best Christmas present you could ask for.
 

Avana

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2012
396
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2012
AOR Received.
none, approved on 30-08-2012
File Transfer...
30-08-2012
Med's Done....
02-06-2012
Interview........
24-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
24-12-2012
LANDED..........
03-01-2013
Luvcuba said:
I had my e-mail and phone numbers along with my husband's cell. He received the call on his cell. Shuster I'm sure this week you'll get a call.
Ok good.. I've become a complete nag telling my husband, remember keep your phone on you, remember stay by the house phone and make sure it gets answered when you can't! lol he's being very..... patient.... with me. lol

On top of that, knowing it could be another month (and most likely will at least be that long) before we hear anything... cant help but worry.

Anyone else felt like this third and final step (3rd for me because I had to do Quebec's MICC too) has been the most stressful??
 

shuster2210

Hero Member
Jan 18, 2012
261
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-04-2012
AOR Received.
Never
File Transfer...
July 9th 2012
Med's Done....
January 31st 2012
Interview........
Waived
VISA ISSUED...
Nov-1-2012
LANDED..........
Hopefully December 3rd
I submitted home, (always someone at home), cell (threatened his life that he must now answer unknown calls lol) and his email which I always check!!

Keep sending the good vibes girls....feeling pretty down an out today!!!!

But on the same hand happy for you all!!
 

Avana

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2012
396
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-06-2012
AOR Received.
none, approved on 30-08-2012
File Transfer...
30-08-2012
Med's Done....
02-06-2012
Interview........
24-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
24-12-2012
LANDED..........
03-01-2013
shuster2210 said:
I submitted home, (always someone at home), cell (threatened his life that he must now answer unknown calls lol) and his email which I always check!!

Keep sending the good vibes girls....feeling pretty down an out today!!!!

But on the same hand happy for you all!!
Nah dont feel down and out now! youre almost at the end!! Sending a million good wishes your way! (And good wishes on the next flight to Cuba for your hubby too!) ;D
 

Luvcuba

Star Member
Jul 16, 2012
74
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2012
AOR Received.
12-07-2012
File Transfer...
16-07-2012
Interview........
25-10-2012 & 20-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
20-12-12
LANDED..........
07-02-13
shuster2210 said:
I submitted home, (always someone at home), cell (threatened his life that he must now answer unknown calls lol) and his email which I always check!!

Keep sending the good vibes girls....feeling pretty down an out today!!!!

But on the same hand happy for you all!!
I hear you; I kept telling my husband leave your cell on at all times. When I was there for 2 weeks in September; I kept his cell with me.

You will get that call....any day now......I totally understand how frustrating and upsetting this whole process is...After 5 years being together I want to be together NOW..............It frustrates me about an interview; after 5 years they should know it's legit...
 

Luvcuba

Star Member
Jul 16, 2012
74
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Havana
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-05-2012
AOR Received.
12-07-2012
File Transfer...
16-07-2012
Interview........
25-10-2012 & 20-12-2012
VISA ISSUED...
20-12-12
LANDED..........
07-02-13
KJG said:
Yes he started that today....got some new marriage certificates, has spoken to his boss for his liberation letter and tomorrow he deals with the ministry of transportation. Liberation letter is suppose to be under two weeks so we will hope for that!!!
Why did you get new marriage certificates? I've told Juan to go the ministry of transportation for the letter. I believe he has his liberation letter already as he was part of the major layoffs in Jan. 2011. Since then he's done contract work at different resorts.

Was there any addition fees once the visa is issued? I was told another $500 cuc for police and medical? Also does he have to fly "Cubanair? or can he flew a canadian airline?