INLAND CEC: AOR in NOV or DEC (let's share our progress)

[johnny123]

It took 5 months to get the LMIA then we got an ITA in July but didn't realize we needed upfront medicals done - totally our fault. First medical appt we could get was October

Everything was booked 3 months ahead? Which province/city? Did you try to contact all reps in the city from CIC web page?

 

[Scottygirl]

Everything was booked 3 months ahead? Which province/city? Did you try to contact all reps in the city from CIC web page?

We live in Toronto but were on vacation in the UK when we got the ITA and didn't get back until August so couldn't phone for an appt til then. Tried to get an earlier appt but the beginning of October was the first we could get.

 

[Ontariolove]

Its been two months since AOR...one month since last update has been made to my file.

I'm going away on vacation the last week of March...you know what I believe is going to happen? I believe my passport will be requested either just before I go away on vacation or in the middle of my vacation and CIC will say you have 7 days to send your passport.

 

[pmathew]

Lets hope that now they concentrate on inland applicants

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/refugee-target-hit-likely-this-week-1.3459072

 

[Ontariolove]

Lets hope that now they concentrate on inland applicants

http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/refugee-target-hit-likely-this-week-1.3459072

Yeah, let's home this translates into good news for us. Thanks for sharing !!!

 

[nmeka]

Nothing as of now..still waiting.

 

[Prasannaa]

FWIW - I just called this number - 613-944-4000 and once you navigate your way to the agent after selecting the IVR options for PR application - I was able to talk to an agent and ask why the Background Check status changed from InProgress to Not Needed At this time..and whether it has any implication on the processing.

He verified that the application was "Still being processed" and that there was nothing wrong with the application or nothing that I have to do. That was reassuring to begin with. The agent also advised that the current delay/processing timeline is still about 6 months. This he said was true for the CEC category of application.

I guess we just have to wait.

- As far as any bridging permit needs, he was not in a position to advise but said that for those whose status is expiring, they would need to apply for extension or bridging permit a month prior to expiry. He seemed not so knowledgeable of that process but advised I check on the website for details and what I should choose to do.

Well - hoping to see some progress in the next few weeks as the refugee work slows down and the Oct AOR moves up to the Nov & Dec AOR processing.

 

[pmathew]

@Prasannaa, thanks for sharing the information. Atleast now we have some hope after our bg status changed to "not needed".
If you see before November 2015, CEC was the fastest category to be processed.

 

[nmeka]

FWIW - I just called this number - 613-944-4000 and once you navigate your way to the agent after selecting the IVR options for PR application - I was able to talk to an agent and ask why the Background Check status changed from InProgress to Not Needed At this time..and whether it has any implication on the processing.

He verified that the application was "Still being processed" and that there was nothing wrong with the application or nothing that I have to do. That was reassuring to begin with. The agent also advised that the current delay/processing timeline is still about 6 months. This he said was true for the CEC category of application.

I guess we just have to wait.

- As far as any bridging permit needs, he was not in a position to advise but said that for those whose status is expiring, they would need to apply for extension or bridging permit a month prior to expiry. He seemed not so knowledgeable of that process but advised I check on the website for details and what I should choose to do.

Well - hoping to see some progress in the next few weeks as the refugee work slows down and the Oct AOR moves up to the Nov & Dec AOR processing.

Good to know, Thanks for the info by the way.
Good luck everyone.

 

[Scottygirl]

Its been two months since AOR...one month since last update has been made to my file.

I'm going away on vacation the last week of March...you know what I believe is going to happen? I believe my passport will be requested either just before I go away on vacation or in the middle of my vacation and CIC will say you have 7 days to send your passport.

I think you will have 30 days to submit your passport - from what I've read on the forum.

 

[Ontariolove]

I think you will have 30 days to submit your passport - from what I've read on the forum.

Thanks - that sounds more reasonable and practical.

 

[glen222]

Hey,
Which months AOR cec inland are currently getting their Passport requests ?
Thanks

 

[pmathew]

i guess August and September

 

[glen222]

i guess August and September

Hmm...it used to be super quick...

 

[nmeka]

I think March is the month of hope for many of us. lets see.