Quick comment just to mention I was able to reach a CIC agent today (04/16) calling from Mexico.
I followed the instructions provided:
+1 613 944 4000 (for an agent: options 1,2,1,2,1 ... then 0 to skip the message)
That redirected my call to CIC. I waited for 10mins and finally reached an agent.
My question was about using either my immigrant visa or my multiple entry visa for an initial trip I'm planning to do to setup everything before the rest of the family travel together and do the landing.
At some point of the conversation he asked me where I was calling from. I told him that I was currently located in Mexico. Then he said: "sir, you're not supposed to call this number if you're outside Canada. How did you reached this number" (he sounded mad). I explained him what I did, and kept asking me why and how I got there. I explained 2-3 more times until he finally accepted (resigned) to help me.
So, bottom-line: the number above works, BUT since that number is only for people currently in Canada, if your question reveals your calling from overseas, the agent might refuse to help (not sure, I was lucky and got my question answered).
I followed the instructions provided:
+1 613 944 4000 (for an agent: options 1,2,1,2,1 ... then 0 to skip the message)
That redirected my call to CIC. I waited for 10mins and finally reached an agent.
My question was about using either my immigrant visa or my multiple entry visa for an initial trip I'm planning to do to setup everything before the rest of the family travel together and do the landing.
At some point of the conversation he asked me where I was calling from. I told him that I was currently located in Mexico. Then he said: "sir, you're not supposed to call this number if you're outside Canada. How did you reached this number" (he sounded mad). I explained him what I did, and kept asking me why and how I got there. I explained 2-3 more times until he finally accepted (resigned) to help me.
So, bottom-line: the number above works, BUT since that number is only for people currently in Canada, if your question reveals your calling from overseas, the agent might refuse to help (not sure, I was lucky and got my question answered).