INLAND APPLICATIONS 2010

[Angus]

2 people from July 2011 have now received AIP...wonder what is going on over there at CIC...

 

[angtao]

Angus, if these July AIP's keep up then you might be next. GOOO JULY PEEPS!

 

[Jurjen]

Jurgen, so if you have an OWP, then you will not get denied if you fly out of the country and are from a visa-exempt country? My husband and I want to go away in July 2012 but for that to happen he needs both stages approved at the same time and to land shortly thereafter.

This is what CEC said when he spoke to CIC,

"I also asked about if it is possible to somebody with an AiP/OWP to leave the country and come back. She said technically yes, but in case the border office denies ones entry for some reason, there's nothing that can be done and she/he will lose its PR application... "

Well, of course you need to realize that with the AiP OWP and the visa exempt program, you're basically still a tourist with a work permit. That means: you still need to present yourself at the border knowing that you can only stay temporarily. If the border officer thinks that you can't support yourself during your temporary stay, (s)he can deny you access to Canada. In reality if you travel together and you just say that you're back to work and sit through the last waiting time for PR, the border officer will understand and not make a fuss about it. CIC hotline only makes sure you understand the risk involved.

Do any of you have any suggestion on good shoes to have for work if you are standing all day?

Maybe walking shoes? Try your local Mountain Equipment Coop!

How should I get to CIC PR department ? Any suggestion?

Try to call (although I don't expect big results) or write a letter (and have it attached to your file).

Do you mean we can leave Canada once we get AIP even without 2nd stage? I submitted my application end of April 2011, i dont come from a visa exempt country but my temporary visitor's visa does not expire until October of 2012 and i was granted multiple entry.

It looks like you'll be fine to go on trips too. However: be safe and dubble check everything with CIC.

 

[Mark_Anna]

Yes GiGi same here............I am also waiting to finish 8 months now for second stage in December. I will let you know & other friends (Theresa_Lynn, CEC)

 

[californiajeninca]

TTN is not the same as temp SIN. We have the same problem. After calling Revenue Canada, Income Tax, SIN office, they all passed over to each other and all said they couldn't answer that question. Finally my husband asked to speak to a supervisor, who called him back a day or 2 later. Basically, he was told he could work if he could find an employer who would hire him with the COPR but without the SIN. The TTN is for correspondence with Revenue Canada, and can be used when applying for various benefits ( I needed my hubby's SIN for Child Tax benefit and Maternity EI so had to use his TTN) If you are landed but do not have an OWP you pretty much have to wait for your PR card to be able to get the SIN and work.

First off, congratulations to all those who got the good news! ONWARD AND UPWARDS! and congrats to AnnaBruce!

Thanks, Justina. I am so excited to just have a landing interview that I'm content right now.

Twchu, I went to apply for OHIP and forgot my marriage license! WHAT!? I plan to go back this week but first...there may be a little Jenny or mini hubby on the way. I don't want to jump the gun but I have a feeling that is what is going on with me. I'm glad its now when because everything is sorta falling into place. I may not get mat.leave but I'm from a place where mom's only get six weeks. So I really don't know what I'm missing I guess.

LY, I have chronic back problems and need a good shoe with support and comfort. My first advice is don't skimp! If you have to go a little out of your budget range for comfy shoes, go for it and when you can, get a second pair. Ecco, Born, easy spirit and Clarks are all a good shoe. Support socks make all the difference too. Also, I stretch a little every morning and afternoon after work. 5-10 mins is all you need. I do it every morning because if I don't, I can't move by 12. If you'd like some good back and body stretches let me know. I hope this helps. I'm so happy also that you have a job you enjoy going to. Not everyone can say that and I'm excited for you! Happy Shopping.

 

[angtao]

It is so quiet over here. I guess no one has any updates? Any ecas changes?

 

[jeymi]

You're right angtao, no update. I don't know what's happening.

Folks, when did you get your first stage approval, what comes first, mail or update in Ecas? How about those applications that were transferred to local office? Sigh! This is torture.... like killing me softly!

 

[AmandaHsu]

You're right angtao, no update. I don't know what's happening.

Folks, when did you get your first stage approval, what comes first, mail or update in Ecas? How about those applications that were transferred to local office? Sigh! This is torture.... like killing me softly!

I got the news about AIP via phone when I called in.
My Ecas was updated 3-4 days later...
Got mail another 1 or 1.5 week later...

 

[pepe261]

Hi everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am sorry for not been in touch lately. I have been working non stop the las 18 days and before I was stopping just one day a week and working 12 hrs a day... anyway... I am happy to be back.
I wanted to share that last week I got a letter from CIC saying that I have my interview on December the 1st!!!
I am so happy!!! things seem to coming to an end!
I would really appreciate if people who have gone to the interview can share their experience or if they did if they can paste the link where I can find their experience. Also I have a few questions...
after the interview, one becomes a permanent resident?
is it possible to get the new SIN number the same day? I have one already because I got an OWP before.
Did anyone leave Canada and try to get a travel document to come back?

Cheers to all of you and thanks a lot.

Pepe

 

[canadiancitizen]

Hi everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am sorry for not been in touch lately. I have been working non stop the las 18 days and before I was stopping just one day a week and working 12 hrs a day... anyway... I am happy to be back.
I wanted to share that last week I got a letter from CIC saying that I have my interview on December the 1st!!!
I am so happy!!! things seem to coming to an end!
I would really appreciate if people who have gone to the interview can share their experience or if they did if they can paste the link where I can find their experience. Also I have a few questions...
after the interview, one becomes a permanent resident?
is it possible to get the new SIN number the same day? I have one already because I got an OWP before.
Did anyone leave Canada and try to get a travel document to come back?
Cheers to all of you and thanks a lot.
Pepe

Congratulations Pepe... all the best... as per your first question, I believe the answer is YES congratulations,
SIN number the same day, I don't think so, right LoveYoung?
as per someone leaving Canada, my sister-in-law once left without renewing her PR card... but she went to the Canadian Embassy and they gave her a letter allowing her to reenter Canada... but she alreadyy had a pr card... so if I was you, I would call CIC for reassurance...
Felicidades a ti y a tu familia...

 

[canadiancitizen]

Hi everybody!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I am sorry for not been in touch lately. I have been working non stop the las 18 days and before I was stopping just one day a week and working 12 hrs a day... anyway... I am happy to be back.
I wanted to share that last week I got a letter from CIC saying that I have my interview on December the 1st!!!
I am so happy!!! things seem to coming to an end!
I would really appreciate if people who have gone to the interview can share their experience or if they did if they can paste the link where I can find their experience. Also I have a few questions...
after the interview, one becomes a permanent resident?
is it possible to get the new SIN number the same day? I have one already because I got an OWP before.
Did anyone leave Canada and try to get a travel document to come back?

Cheers to all of you and thanks a lot.

Pepe

Pepe I found this
If You Recently Arrived in Canada

If you gave Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) an address in Canada, but you left before the card was mailed to you, you can ask your family or friends who live at that address to send you the PR card. You can then re-enter Canada with your PR Card. However, if you do this, you are taking a risk.

If you have arrived and have not yet given CIC a mailing address, and you left Canada, you should apply for a Travel Document (Permanent Resident Abroad) before you try to re-enter Canada. This application must be submitted to a Canadian visa office abroad.

This Travel Document can only be used once. You are not guaranteed to get the Travel Document, if you apply. It is up to the officer at the visa office to decide if you will get it or not.
http://www.settlement.org/sys/faqs_detail.asp?faq_id=4000504

 

[justina]

is it possible to get the new SIN number the same day? I have one already because I got an OWP before.


Pepe

Congrats!

Since you have an OWP you can get a SIN upon landing.

 

[twchu]

Congrats!

Since you have an OWP you can get a SIN upon landing.

Does it mean someone landing (with OWP) will get a permanent SIN number immediately after the landing interview? Or does he still have to wait for the PR card? And can someone leave the country without the PR card after landing? Thanks..

 

[jeymi]

And can someone leave the country without the PR card after landing? Thanks..

If you're just waiting for your PR card, yes you can leave the country. Make sure that somebody will receive you card to the address you've provided. If you want to return to Canada, ask this person to send this card to you by registered mail.

Hope this helps.

 

[sa_ja]

Jaymi!

Any news on your side ????