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Yay! Grats Amoss!Amoss said:
I left work early today because of some stomach pain.. and then just for the heck of it called CIC-M AND was really happy to hear that I was approved as my husband's sponsor and that our file has been sent to Buffalo!!
Needed that today! Too bad my husband left for the weekend and we can't celebrate together! Oh well! I'll celebrate for the both of us! (with chicken soup in bed
Happy Weekend to everyone! Let the approvals keep coming!
It totally isn't obvious. I mean It would seem from the date they received it. Especially considering the first update on ecas tells you the exact date their office received it and NOT when they opened it. It's totally frustrating. I think they have a lot of cleaning up to doamira_mais said:That gave me my laugh of the day ... thanks missmini, I needed it
Called CIC today and the agent told me that the 55 days applies from when they OPEN your application, not when they receive it, so as my app was received on Jan 25th, I should expect an email or letter 55 days after March 19. I suggested that the website should more accurately reflect this interpretation - then people won't develop false expectations. But she insisted it should be obvious. Good lord.
seriously! Hasn't this person entered the 21st century?? Snail mail.. what's that!?podkayne8 said:
You are right, "It takes one week to open an application from the date of delivery. An application is processed and a decision made on the same day it is opened. This is (or was) the actual processing time." was what they did a few years ago. It's better to issue AOR to let applicants know they receive the application and waiting for processing rather than NOTHING. I just called call centre again. I feel it's useless, they started to say they couldn't answer my question. I asked them why the online showed Jan. 25, but our application was on Jan. 18 has no record yet. "I couldn't answer your question, just wait..."-FIREFLY- said:This is a direct quote from the CIC website. It CLEARLY states (55 days) to complete processing from the date the application is received.
"Processing Times: Family Sponsorship
This information is updated weekly (step 1) and quarterly (step 2) and shows the time it takes to process an application after we receive a complete application package."
I actually called CIC for a clarification on this 3 months ago and was told the following...
It takes one week to open an application from the date of delivery. An application is processed and a decision made on the same day it is opened. This is (or was) the actual processing time. Why they are contradicting themselves now is a mystery to me, but in my opinion it shows poor character, both on the part of those encouraging this spread of misinformation (policy makers) and those delivering it (the phone agents.) Personally I prefer people just be straight with me, rather than gas lighting me or suggesting I am at fault for misinterpreting their message. In business, the reasonable interpretation of advertising must be upheld, regardless of the intended message. What is government, but a very large business where every citizen is a shareholder. I'd like to see some forthright honesty, regardless of how disappointing the truth might be.
My two cents.
This should be the norm. Once they receive an application an AOR should be issued. The problem is the randomness and mess. It makes waiting more hard and some would go crazy if they had no way of confirming that the package was received!iacrossnation said:
Hi, sorry to hear about your loss of application. Unfortunately this is the risk someone takes when mailing through Canada Post. Should always use a courier so it can be tracked and fast as possible. Since you have been waiting more than 3 months, there is a good chance you may never see it again. First I would try a couple more times calling the call center to see if it is there. Check carefully spelling of your name etc to make sure no confusion. If they still don't have it, unfortunately you will have to refile.hayatz said:
This scares me. I sent my application United States Postal Service - Priority Express International. I cannot track it. I am assuming it was turned over to Canada Post? Is Canada Post really that terrible? USPS is very good.JEFFandJANET said:
