INLAND APPLICATIONS 2012

[Rusty53]

@ Rusty I was asking your input. If my file was going to be transferred to the local office, do you think it would have been transferred already? Today makes 4 months

Really I am not the one to ask. I am the spreadsheet guru but not an expert on CIC by any means. As a matter of fact I have never been able to log onto Ecas and have only called CIC one time. I use the spreadsheet as my guide as to what is happening. That is why I get so concerned when we have problems with it. Try asking Computergeek he is very knowledgable.

 

[computergeek]

If my file was going to be transferred to the local office, do you think it would have been transferred already? Today makes 4 months

Your file can be transferred at any point in time. However, the most likely time - if there are concerns about the sponsor or the relationship - is around the AIP time frame - 6 months currently. But they certainly wouldn't do it before the file has been reviewed (e.g., at four months) unless there was something VERY obvious.

 

[yffAm]

Your file can be transferred at any point in time. However, the most likely time - if there are concerns about the sponsor or the relationship - is around the AIP time frame - 6 months currently. But they certainly wouldn't do it before the file has been reviewed (e.g., at four months) unless there was something VERY obvious.

Hi computergeek,

You mean once they issued an AIP for both sponsor and applicant it means they will not going to transfer the file no more and they already been convinced that the relationship is genuine?

 

[darwinwap]

Hi computergeek,

You mean once they issued an AIP for both sponsor and applicant it means they will not going to transfer the file no more and they already been convinced that the relationship is genuine?

File transfers are usually done before AIP when they need clarifications/interviews. 2nd stage is background medical and security check.

 

[Rusty53]

Hi everyone...I'm hoping to give some of you some peace of mind...I applied for pr June 28th of last year ...received AIP Jan 4th..applied for OWP online on Jan 8th and received my OWP yesterday in the mail...an online application for OWP is allowed once submitted after AIP...phew...I was really panicking...good luck to all and rusty if u cud add me to the spreadsheet it would be great...good luck to all...keep your heads up its a long process but will all be worth it in the end....

Fevelyn, you have been added. Did you send in Police Clearance and Medical with your application. We are glad you joined us. I still have my fingers crossed on the OWP. I sent mine in on Jan 15th. Should know next week.

 

[yffAm]

File transfers are usually done before AIP when they need clarifications/interviews. 2nd stage is background medical and security check.

yey! we already have our AIP. Our file will not going to be transferred.. ;D ;D

Thanks for clearing up!

 

[computergeek]

You mean once they issued an AIP for both sponsor and applicant it means they will not going to transfer the file no more and they already been convinced that the relationship is genuine?

There are no guarantees, but in general issues about genuineness of the relationship are not raised after AIP. But they can be if something raises concerns in the mind of the visa officer. They have the right to evaluate everything at any point in the process - right up to the final landing interview.

 

[AniWinnipeg]

Hi there
Just wanted to share that waiting for AIP is nerve-wracking!!!! Boooo ???

 

[hn1234]

Hi Rusty53

Can you please add my timelines to your spreadsheet so that I can also be part of the "great waiting game"

Applied to CPC-V on 20th Dec 2012
AOR Received on 31st Jan 2013
ECAS states they started processing my application on 30-Jan-2013

 

[yffAm]

There are no guarantees, but in general issues about genuineness of the relationship are not raised after AIP. But they can be if something raises concerns in the mind of the visa officer. They have the right to evaluate everything at any point in the process - right up to the final landing interview.

oh i see.. so basically, we can't really tell.. so we're not safe yet?

 

[computergeek]

oh i see.. so basically, we can't really tell.. so we're not safe yet?

The chance of it happening drops after AIP. But there's no guarantees until the day the applicant is granted permanent residency.

 

[darwinwap]

oh i see.. so basically, we can't really tell.. so we're not safe yet?

I don't see any point of worrying. You already got AIP so its just medical security and background check. So just sit back relax and wait for 2nd stage to be over.

 

[nairaboy]

Hi Rusty53

Can you please add my timelines to your spreadsheet so that I can also be part of the "great waiting game"

Applied to CPC-V on 20th Dec 2012
AOR Received on 31st Jan 2013
ECAS states they started processing my application on 30-Jan-2013

I am really beginning to worry, I see pple here with their application reading "In Process" I check mine and it just say Application received! Shld I be worried or just assume sometime it's just like tht! Any input guys!

 

[imonec]

I am really beginning to worry, I see pple here with their application reading "In Process" I check mine and it just say Application received! Shld I be worried or just assume sometime it's just like tht! Any input guys!

I received my AIP email but eCAS still says application received... so as many on here would tell you, it is up to the agent who opens your file that day to update eCAS or not... it seems that the process is getting quicker but the number of "in process" posts i've seen recently makes me think that eCAS is getting less and less up to date...
Just my thought...

Imo

 

[imonec]

Hi everyone...I'm hoping to give some of you some peace of mind...I applied for pr June 28th of last year ...received AIP Jan 4th..applied for OWP online on Jan 8th and received my OWP yesterday in the mail...an online application for OWP is allowed once submitted after AIP...phew...I was really panicking...good luck to all and rusty if u cud add me to the spreadsheet it would be great...good luck to all...keep your heads up its a long process but will all be worth it in the end....

Thanks! this does give me some peace of mind... although i'm still a bit hesitant to assume a OWP with AIP only takes about a month and a half... :S

Now a question for others who might have the same problem... Do I put my current employer as my planned employer even if im applying for an OPEN work permit...? I don't want my work permit to be limited to my current employer again...

Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
Imo