INLAND APPLICATIONS 2013

[americanadians]

Hi all!

Just checking in and wanted to see how everyone else is doing. We still haven't heard anything. Also haven't heard anything for the visitors visa extension, but we did send it by paper application and I'm assuming they are still on strike. Anyone received AIP yet?

 

[Tomorisu]

Hi all!

Just checking in and wanted to see how everyone else is doing. We still haven't heard anything. Also haven't heard anything for the visitors visa extension, but we did send it by paper application and I'm assuming they are still on strike. Anyone received AIP yet?

Hi americanadians,
CPC-Vegreville processes extensions of visitor visa as well as applications for permanent residence and they are not on strike. (CPC-Vegreville, CPC-Mississauga and CPC-Sydney are not taking strike action.) I don't know when you sent your application for extension of visitor visa, but according to the Processing Times, paper applications take 100 days.

 

[CANUSA31]

Not a good update today, was hoping to see some traction here.

 

[screech339]

Hi all,
On a positive note, I now have a Canadian tax number, even though I cant work, still got to file taxes. Secondly I now have a Canadian drivers licence - just a straight exchange for my UK one, no test. It was a bit strange handing over my UK licence, cant keep it when you exchange it.

I am surprised that you didn't need to do any test. My wife only had to Þake a vision test. That was it. At least a test. Strange that you had no test for exchange. When I applied for NJ drivers licence, I had to take written and vision test.

As for not being able to keep it, it is not yours to keep. It's UK's property. My wife had to return her old NJ drivers licence including her expired NJ licence for her ontario drivers licence.

Screech339

 

[niks1]

Not a good update today, was hoping to see some traction here.

Hi CANUSA31,

I see that you applied in Jan of this year. Have you contacted CIC since it has been over 6 months in your case?

I am little over 5 months into the process and doubt I will receive OWP/AIP anytime soon.

Thanks,
niks1

 

[CANUSA31]

@Niks, My AOR was February 15th and 6 months from then is August 15th. In a week or 2 I'm going to call the call center and talk to some bozo's there that probably won't help out at all, but oh well i'll try anyways. I'm also going to contact my MP and see if they can help out at all.

One question that I hope can be answered. I'm the sponsor and my girlfriend is the principal applicant...can I call and talk on her behalf? I filled out one of the representative forms and sent it with my application if that matters. Just wondering if she has to call the call center or can i?

Thanks!

 

[guri3577]

I thought they updated on Thursdays? But, the website says last update was yesterday August 7.

 

[niks1]

@ Niks, My AOR was February 15th and 6 months from then is August 15th. In a week or 2 I'm going to call the call center and talk to some bozo's there that probably won't help out at all, but oh well i'll try anyways. I'm also going to contact my MP and see if they can help out at all.

One question that I hope can be answered. I'm the sponsor and my girlfriend is the principal applicant...can I call and talk on her behalf? I filled out one of the representative forms and sent it with my application if that matters. Just wondering if she has to call the call center or can i?

Thanks!

@ CANUSA31, Stage 1 is assessment of sponsor and person being sponsored. So I think you should be fine. I would just recommend to have your UCI or App Number ready when you call.

I called them about a month ago and had to wait 20 mins before an agent was available. And they couldn't tell me anything about my case as I was only 3.5 months into the process. I hope they have some good news for you. Good Luck.

 

[niks1]

I thought they updated on Thursdays? But, the website says last update was yesterday August 7.

Hi guri3577,

The pattern I have noticed is that they update it every Wednesday, but display it on their website on Thursdays. (No idea why)

Also, I would really appreciate if you can update my In-Process date to March 13th 2013. Thanks.

niks1

 

[guri3577]

Hi guri3577,

The pattern I have noticed is that they update it every Wednesday, but display it on their website on Thursdays. (No idea why)

Also, I would really appreciate if you can update my In-Process date to March 13th 2013. Thanks.

niks1

Oh I see. Your info has been updated.

 

[God be with us]

Hi everyone.....

Since its almost a month I sent my application......so was worried cz I still haven't received an AOR. So, me and my husband thought of calling CIC to check.....

Well, the agent told me its not necessary that CIC sends an email for an AOR.
Also, he said, since there a huge backlog, the AIP processing time may extend to 10 months......

This is worrying us even more......

 

[niks1]

Oh I see. Your info has been updated.

Thanks guri3577

 

[UKZippy]

omg lucky you! They gave me G2.. I had 1.5 year experience on my Full UK license, they required 2 years experience on it to be eligible for a Full G Ontario license. I now have my G2 Exit test in sept

That sucks

All the best with the test!

 

[UKZippy]

I am surprised that you didn't need to do any test. My wife only had to Þake a vision test. That was it. At least a test. Strange that you had no test for exchange. When I applied for NJ drivers licence, I had to take written and vision test.

As for not being able to keep it, it is not yours to keep. It's UK's property. My wife had to return her old NJ drivers licence including her expired NJ licence for her ontario drivers licence.

Screech339

Hi screech339,
They just tested my eyes. Canada Has a reciprocal arrangement with the UK. As for my UK licence, I can get another one anytime on line, as once you pass a UK driving test your licence is good till you reach 70yrs of age!

 

[CANUSA31]

@ CANUSA31, Stage 1 is assessment of sponsor and person being sponsored. So I think you should be fine. I would just recommend to have your UCI or App Number ready when you call.

I called them about a month ago and had to wait 20 mins before an agent was available. And they couldn't tell me anything about my case as I was only 3.5 months into the process. I hope they have some good news for you. Good Luck.

Thanks! I'll let you know what I hear from the bozo's and my MP.