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harry7171

Star Member
Dec 3, 2012
147
0
Category........
NOC Code......
6221
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-08-2014
AOR Received.
12-11-2014
Med's Done....
Upfront 19-08-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
17-02-2016
I sent my application on 11th of August 2014 and it was delivered to CEC Sydney, Nova Scotia on 13th of August. Most of my friends received there file no. with in a month but so I have not heard anything from CEC. Please advise.
 

joolery

Hero Member
Aug 13, 2014
441
118
Calgary
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-08-2014
AOR Received.
19-11-2014
Med's Request
12-01-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
Decision Made - 29-02-2016 (Visa Exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
04-03-2016
LANDED..........
18-03-2016
harry7171 said:
I sent my application on 11th of August 2014 and it was delivered to CEC Sydney, Nova Scotia on 13th of August. Most of my friends received there file no. with in a month but so I have not heard anything from CEC. Please advise.
If you look at both the July thread and spreadsheet you can see that they are currently sending our AORs to end of July applicants. The current timeframe to receive an AOR is 60-65 days.

My application was received on 14 August and I am expecting my AOR to come mid-October.
 

harry7171

Star Member
Dec 3, 2012
147
0
Category........
NOC Code......
6221
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
13-08-2014
AOR Received.
12-11-2014
Med's Done....
Upfront 19-08-2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
17-02-2016
joolery said:
If you look at both the July thread and spreadsheet you can see that they are currently sending our AORs to end of July applicants. The current timeframe to receive an AOR is 60-65 days.

My application was received on 14 August and I am expecting my AOR to come mid-October.
My friends applied in the winter and April this year and they got AOR with in a month so I was expecting the same. But thanks for the information.
 

joolery

Hero Member
Aug 13, 2014
441
118
Calgary
Category........
NOC Code......
2171
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-08-2014
AOR Received.
19-11-2014
Med's Request
12-01-2016
Med's Done....
29-01-2016
Passport Req..
Decision Made - 29-02-2016 (Visa Exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
04-03-2016
LANDED..........
18-03-2016
harry7171 said:
My friends applied in the winter and April this year and they got AOR with in a month so I was expecting the same. But thanks for the information.
Unfortunately it looks like summer vacations (that is a theory, anyway) have pushed the timelines back. If you look at the 2013 spreadsheets it shows a similar pattern. Looks like us August applicants get the worst timelines :(
 

Raj2014

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Sep 13, 2014
617
18
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2241
App. Filed.......
18-01-2014
Doc's Request.
NA
Nomination.....
12-12-2014
AOR Received.
04-05-2015
IELTS Request
NA
File Transfer...
NA
Med's Request
May 9 2014
Med's Done....
May 23 2014 / IP Sep 2 2015 / DM Sep 18 2015
Interview........
NO
Passport Req..
Oct 10 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Nov 11 2015
LANDED..........
Dec 15 2015 / Already in Canada Since 2010 as Student & Worker ...Now PR
Hello,

I am going to apply under B category CEC early next month.
Just want to know that what is AOR ? What's next after applying ?
 

rezafc

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Jun 19, 2013
1,065
136
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
LANDED..........
01-08-2014
Raj2014 said:
Hello,

I am going to apply under B category CEC early next month.
Just want to know that what is AOR ? What's next after applying ?
AOR stands for Acknowledgement Of Receipt. It's essentially your file number. You'll be receiving it via email if you provide one. It means that your application package is complete and is sent for further processing.

Best of luck,
 

Raj2014

Hero Member
Sep 13, 2014
617
18
Visa Office......
Ottawa
NOC Code......
2241
App. Filed.......
18-01-2014
Doc's Request.
NA
Nomination.....
12-12-2014
AOR Received.
04-05-2015
IELTS Request
NA
File Transfer...
NA
Med's Request
May 9 2014
Med's Done....
May 23 2014 / IP Sep 2 2015 / DM Sep 18 2015
Interview........
NO
Passport Req..
Oct 10 2015
VISA ISSUED...
Nov 11 2015
LANDED..........
Dec 15 2015 / Already in Canada Since 2010 as Student & Worker ...Now PR
Thank you.

Just want to know that what is average processing time to get AOR ?
And what next after AOR ?
 

rezafc

Champion Member
Jun 19, 2013
1,065
136
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
LANDED..........
01-08-2014
Raj2014 said:
Thank you.

Just want to know that what is average processing time to get AOR ?
And what next after AOR ?
I don't know about the current trend, but it's usually between 6 to 8 weeks. Sometimes 3 months to get the AOR. Once you get the file number next step would be asking for your medicals. This step means that you are almost eligible and they will need to check your medical conditions. The time between AOR and Medical request is usually 4 to 6 months. Differs application to application.

I suggest that you read more threads, and if you couldn't find your answer then by all means ask your question.

All the best,
 

backendcode

Hero Member
Apr 18, 2014
416
41
Guelph
Application Sent to CIC Sydney intake office --> Initial check includes complete form, signature on it and all supporting documents included as per requirement of CIC to process the application but this stage doesn't make you eligible but yes your application is complete and ready to process and they issue file number (AOR) and then process officer process your application according to lock-in date which shows on ECAS status " you application has been received on Month, Date and year by CIC and and under processing certain steps 1. Criminality check, Security, misrepresentation, eligibility and so on and once you pass the eligibility, they sent you an email for Medical and after pass this stage they ask you to pay for PR right and then passport request.

Thanks
 

Harmeet dhami

Star Member
Jul 17, 2019
99
20
hi I sent spouse pr file on march 2020 but I didn't getting any information yet, even not AOR. can anyone tell how long it gonna take??