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JANUARY 2013 Applicants - JOIN HERE!

actaruslair

Full Member
Jan 15, 2012
38
0
124
Rivne, Ukraine
Category........
Visa Office......
Kyiv, Ukraine
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-24-12
Doc's Request.
07-27-13 + 07/17/13
AOR Received.
01-22-2013
Med's Done....
10-16-2012
Passport Req..
08-15-2013
Barbara Baraka said:
We Landed on July 13th at Toronto international airport.
CONGRATULATIONS!
 

goldenkagi

Hero Member
Jun 2, 2012
389
12
124
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24 Jan 2013
AOR Received.
None- Stage 1 Approval 18 Feb 2013
Med's Done....
26 Dec 2012
Passport Req..
18 July 2013
VISA ISSUED...
26 Oct 2013 Rec'd 07 Nov 2013
LANDED..........
22 Nov 2013
Sir Amikety please update my info on the spreadsheet for me! Passport request received today, 18 July 2013 :D
 

nanediniz

Hero Member
Aug 2, 2012
295
3
124
Sao Paulo - Brazil
Category........
Visa Office......
Sao Paulo-Brazil
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-01-2013
AOR Received.
never
File Transfer...
12-03-2013
Med's Done....
05-11-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
19-09-2013
VISA ISSUED...
24-09-2013
LANDED..........
Flight booked to Oct 26th
Yay!!! Go January applications, go! :p
 

eeza

Hero Member
May 17, 2013
334
3
Category........
Visa Office......
manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-01-2013,package resent due to no med,24-02-2013
AOR Received.
29-01-2013
File Transfer...
05-03-2013
Med's Done....
18-02-2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
01-08-2013
VISA ISSUED...
nov.6,2013
LANDED..........
dec.10,2013
goldenkagi said:
Sir Amikety please update my info on the spreadsheet for me! Passport request received today, 18 July 2013 :D
congratulations.....visa next....
 

razan

Full Member
Nov 29, 2012
24
0
Mississauga, Ontario
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
30-01-2013
Med's Done....
21-12-2012
Hey All!

Got an email yesterday requesting additional documents! I already sent an FBI clearance - why would they want an updated one? Also, my husband didn't live in Jamaica for 6 mths or longer from the age of 18. I am confused as to why they would want an FBI clearance from Jamaica. With respect to the passport, do I just scan and email it? Does it need to be notarized? See what they said below!

In order to continue processing your application, the following is required:



Ø Police Certificate: From each country/state where the residence period has been six months or longer since the age of 18, provide an original police clearance certificate from Jamaica. This must be received at this office by: 09/19/2013

Ø FBI Clearance: If your residence period in the USA has been six months or longer since the age of 18, provide an original FBI clearance certificate This must be received at this office by: 09/19/2013



Ø COPY OR SCANNED IMAGE of your passport and passports of your accompanying family members, as noted below.
 

Kiri

Hero Member
Jan 31, 2012
453
13
124
Hamilton, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-05-2012 App. Return....: 30-8-2012 App. Refiled....: 02-01-2013
Doc's Request.
24-01-2013
AOR Received.
23-01-2013 Mississauga 10-05-2013 Ottawa
File Transfer...
19-02-2013
Med's Request
23-07-2013 (New XRay)
Med's Done....
11-05-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Decision Made 03-09-2013 without PPR
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2013
LANDED..........
04-12-2013
razan said:
Hey All!

Got an email yesterday requesting additional documents! I already sent an FBI clearance - why would they want an updated one? Also, my husband didn't live in Jamaica for 6 mths or longer from the age of 18. I am confused as to why they would want an FBI clearance from Jamaica. With respect to the passport, do I just scan and email it? Does it need to be notarized? See what they said below!

In order to continue processing your application, the following is required:



Ø Police Certificate: From each country/state where the residence period has been six months or longer since the age of 18, provide an original police clearance certificate from Jamaica. This must be received at this office by: 09/19/2013

Ø FBI Clearance: If your residence period in the USA has been six months or longer since the age of 18, provide an original FBI clearance certificate This must be received at this office by: 09/19/2013



Ø COPY OR SCANNED IMAGE of your passport and passports of your accompanying family members, as noted below.
Well, perhaps the FBI that was sent with the app has expired and they want an updated, but I would contact them about the residency issue and see what they say.

I'm unsure where exactly you're applying from (US?) but if it's from a visa exempt country then you just need a scanned copy of your passport only and no notarizing.

By the way, congrats on your PPR!
 

goldenkagi

Hero Member
Jun 2, 2012
389
12
124
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24 Jan 2013
AOR Received.
None- Stage 1 Approval 18 Feb 2013
Med's Done....
26 Dec 2012
Passport Req..
18 July 2013
VISA ISSUED...
26 Oct 2013 Rec'd 07 Nov 2013
LANDED..........
22 Nov 2013
Hi everyone, I'd just like to confirm something! I got my passport request/AOR/additional document request letter right? So they're asking for my passport and an Appendix A which they emailed. Page two of that file was the photo specs page, Appendix B. The letter they sent me didn't mention any photos though. Is my understanding correct that I do NOT have to send them any? (Because attaching that Appendix A and B file is very confusing. Why can't they send just an Appendix A file if they don't want photos?) Thanks a bunch!
 

ralph79

Member
Nov 24, 2012
11
0
Visa Office......
Vienna
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
amikety said:
Okay, I now officially have access to the January 2013 spreadsheet.

If anyone would like to be added or you need an update, just let me know by posting here or by PM.
Hi amikety,

Not sure if you're still updating the spreadsheet, but i'd like to be added.

Country of origin: Netherlands
Destination: Quebec
Office: Vienna
Medical done: 3rd January 2013
Application sent: 28th of January 2013
Stage 1 AOR: 4th February 2013
Sponsorship approval: 26th February 2013
AOR from VISA office: where can i see this?

Vienna requested further information on March 26th 2013.

Status on cic is still "application received".

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards, Ralph
 

Lv.f

Star Member
Feb 14, 2013
196
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 14 - 2013
AOR Received.
Feb 5 - 2013
File Transfer...
Feb 19 - 2013 (SA)
Med's Done....
Dec 20 - 2012
Hallo Ralph ! Fellow dutchy here,

Check out our Vienna thread !

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/vienna-office-t74361.2505.html
 

amikety

VIP Member
Dec 4, 2011
4,905
143
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-01-2013
AOR Received.
2-2-2013
Med's Done....
12-10-2012
Passport Req..
9-07-2013
VISA ISSUED...
7-08-2013
LANDED..........
7-08-2013
razan said:
Hey All!

Got an email yesterday requesting additional documents! I already sent an FBI clearance - why would they want an updated one? Also, my husband didn't live in Jamaica for 6 mths or longer from the age of 18. I am confused as to why they would want an FBI clearance from Jamaica. With respect to the passport, do I just scan and email it? Does it need to be notarized? See what they said below!

In order to continue processing your application, the following is required:



Ø Police Certificate: From each country/state where the residence period has been six months or longer since the age of 18, provide an original police clearance certificate from Jamaica. This must be received at this office by: 09/19/2013

Ø FBI Clearance: If your residence period in the USA has been six months or longer since the age of 18, provide an original FBI clearance certificate This must be received at this office by: 09/19/2013



Ø COPY OR SCANNED IMAGE of your passport and passports of your accompanying family members, as noted below.
You just sent regular copy.

FBI clearance has expired or will expired by the time they issue the COPR.

One of two possibilities for the Jamaica clearance - either something came up on the security check or he lived there long enough to almost make six months. If he lived there for more than a few months OR he lived there as a child, CIC usually makes this request.
 

amikety

VIP Member
Dec 4, 2011
4,905
143
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-01-2013
AOR Received.
2-2-2013
Med's Done....
12-10-2012
Passport Req..
9-07-2013
VISA ISSUED...
7-08-2013
LANDED..........
7-08-2013
ralph79 said:
Hi amikety,

Not sure if you're still updating the spreadsheet, but i'd like to be added.

Country of origin: Netherlands
Destination: Quebec
Office: Vienna
Medical done: 3rd January 2013
Application sent: 28th of January 2013
Stage 1 AOR: 4th February 2013
Sponsorship approval: 26th February 2013
AOR from VISA office: where can i see this?

Vienna requested further information on March 26th 2013.

Status on cic is still "application received".

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Regards, Ralph
I've added you. I'm going to ask some questions. All information is totally optional, so if you don't want to answer/don't feel comfortable, please don't feel any pressure to respond :D I just enjoy having as much information as possible...... KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!!! Rawr :p

1) What day was your application received by CIC (this will be in your AOR email/letter).
2) Do you want me to put in your destination city?
3) What day did you get your CQS, if you have it yet?
4) What "additional documents" were requested?

Most Visa Offices don't give stage 2 AOR. Not getting it is normal. Many of us consider any communication (whether initiated by us or the VO) to be Stage 2 AOR because at least this confirms they got your file. So your AOR can be 26-March-2013 if you like.

Ecas is unreliable and probably won't say "In Process" or "Decision Made" until you already get the visa in the mail.......... very annoying.
 

noshi11

Star Member
Sep 30, 2012
92
0
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-01-2013
AOR Received.
02-02-2013
File Transfer...
02-14-2013
Med's Done....
15-11-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
19-08-2013
VISA ISSUED...
26-08-2013
LANDED..........
30-10-2013
leeyangss said:
Hi guys. Got my PPR today. Im so happy ;D
Congratulations!!! :D
 

Kiri

Hero Member
Jan 31, 2012
453
13
124
Hamilton, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-05-2012 App. Return....: 30-8-2012 App. Refiled....: 02-01-2013
Doc's Request.
24-01-2013
AOR Received.
23-01-2013 Mississauga 10-05-2013 Ottawa
File Transfer...
19-02-2013
Med's Request
23-07-2013 (New XRay)
Med's Done....
11-05-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Decision Made 03-09-2013 without PPR
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2013
LANDED..........
04-12-2013
Dear Applicant,

Please find attached your medical furtherance letter.

Regards,
Case Processing Pilot - Ottawa | Centre de Traitement Pilote - Ottawa - ND01111
Citizenship and Immigration Canada | Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada
219 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 | 219 avenue Laurier Ouest

7th Floor | 7ème étage, Section B
Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 Canada
Sigh. At least I don't have to do ALL the medical exam over.. but I just got an email today requesting that I get my Panel Physician to update my chest Xray and send in. So no PPR.. but shows they are doing SOMETHING to my file.

Question: Does this mean they won't ask for anything else like the updated FBI I was worried about? How long will I have to wait if I get this done this week or next?

I want PPR!! :(
 

osdamour

Star Member
Apr 20, 2013
159
5
Montreal, Quebec
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Dakar, Senegal
App. Filed.......
02-04-2013
AOR Received.
09-04-2013 SA 03-05-2013 CSQ received 21-06-2013
File Transfer...
03-05-2013
Med's Done....
12-03-2013
Passport Req..
04-03-2014 Passport sent: 12-03-2014 Received @ VO : 18-03-2014
VISA ISSUED...
27-03-2014 Passport in hand : 07-04-2014
LANDED..........
06-05-2014
Kiri said:
Sigh. At least I don't have to do ALL the medical exam over.. but I just got an email today requesting that I get my Panel Physician to update my chest Xray and send in. So no PPR.. but shows they are doing SOMETHING to my file.

Question: Does this mean they won't ask for anything else like the updated FBI I was worried about? How long will I have to wait if I get this done this week or next?

I want PPR!! :(
Don't worry PPR is on the way for you... ;)