Not surprised regardless of what the criteria is on paper. The first time I got OHIP I had to go back there 4 times because each time they decided they didn't like a different aspect of the work reference letter (even though there is no listed criteria for this letter on the document list other than that you need one).abgh said:I have already been to the office at Sheppard and they didnt accept te AOR which is why I am asking this question.
ukie said:I went to service ontario in richmond hill today with AOR and the email that requesting photocopy of the passport.
they asked my "LANDING PAPER"
AOR is not for eligibility.
this is what they said.
they faxed it to somwhere and the answer was NO.
What office did you go to?mansari said:show em the requirements in list 2...
and since u have the AOR they write down the UCI code and thats about it....
i dont know but its strange....
i had no problems in getting my card back and no questions were asked, other thatn how long have i been staying in canada...
Sheridan mall office says they dont deal with work permits. They still entertained you?mansari said:The one in sheridan mall...
If u call em and just enquire its gonna wrkk.... Visit d place..abgh said:Sheridan mall office says they dont deal with work permits. They still entertained you?
waitstartedaug13 said:Did anybody get Health Card on Implied status, I am going to apply for renewal of my health card (on implied status) tomorrow. I will share my experience.
Thanks mansari for the update.mansari said:hi,
yes i received my health card while i was on implied status....
Which office was that, if you don't mind me asking?waitstartedaug13 said:Thanks mansari for the update.
I received AOR, applied for BOWP and in Implied status.
I visited Service Ontario on last saturday and asked for health card renewal using AOR letter. They searched their files and found a big book with all the rules and regulations for health card renewals using AOR. They showed me all the AOR letter samples that their book consists of and it is mentioned across the AOR on CEC is not eligible for health card extension as well as AOR on PNP program. There are certain other AORs (under different programs) that are eligible for health card extension. It seems that the staff in Service Ontario office I visited are very well trained on these things, She told me right away that AOR on CEC class is not eligible for health card. I believe other service ontario centers do not have expertise on this matter, I will go and try with other center and let you guys know if it works out or not.
LPS said:Which office was that, if you don't mind me asking?
I'll probably go to the one on Bay St in Toronto anyway, as I assume they have a lot of exposure to these matters.
I guess Service Ontario have made a determination that an AOR does not amount to a confirmation of eligibility for Canadian Experience Class. Bummer.waitstartedaug13 said:It is Service Ontario in Kitchener, 1400 Weber Street East. The clerk mentioned right away that the AOR in CEC class is not eligible for Heath Card. When I told her that some of my friends got health card extensions on AORs, she brought a book which consists of the eligible documents for Health Card and showed me all AOR samples and decision against them. For AOR under CEC, it is marked in Bold Letters as 'NOT ELIGIBLE'. So I could not argue at all and returned silently.
Hence it is worth trying at Service Ontario centers where the staff has half-knowledge on AORs. If they go by rule books (I believe it same for all centers), they will not issue health card extensions.