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[AGill22]

Hello,
Called IRCC Call agent on 1st August, Asked the agent to send a reminder to CPC Ottawa regarding my case as 6 months was completed, He agreed. Reply from CPC Ottawa was on 5 th August, Ghost update on 7 th, PPR was in 9 th August(Yesterday morning total 206 days for PPR). I believe(NOT COMPLETELY there's always that luck thing) the more you work on your documentations or paper work, the faster will be your case processed once, the Officer opens our file(till that point nothing we can do rather than calling IRCC).
Below is the total list of documents and told my story to the VO so that, he can easily understand the documentations I have submitted. End of the day they will purely go by their CRS calculations but, It's our responsibility to make sure VO is clear with our Education, Employment if we have gaps. (Removed few personal details and replaced with XXX) The objective of my documentations was to make that Visa Officer's life easy/day easy Below was the Letter of Explanation I have submitted along with all my documents.

I VinayK would like to explain all the supporting documents I have furnished as part of each and every category in my Express Entry Profile. I have completed my education till Bachelor’s degree in India and moved to USA on December 28th, 2011. I have got US F1 Visa on University Of XXXX XXXXX initially, as I have got scholarship in XXXX University I have transferred out to XXXX University, Beaumont TX as soon as I reached US. After studying MS in General Chemistry for a semester in XXXXX University, I have made a decision to change my course to MS in Information Systems and Technologies at XXXX University, Delaware. Finally, I have graduated from XXXXX University on 26th January 2014. After my Master’s I have worked as a QA Analyst for around 2 years till March 2016 in USA. After which, I have repatriated to India and started preparing for highly competitive Civil Services Exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspiring to be a Civil Servant. Unfortunately, I couldn’t clear the exam after spending around 2 years. I have made a decision to restart my career as IT Professional as a QA Analyst in India in March 2018 and successfully continuing my career path in this direction from past 10 months at XXXXX.

1.Passports/Travel Documents (Multiple):
· Passport Front and Back
· Passport Stampings
· USA F1 (Student) Visa
· USA Social Security Card
· USA Employment Authorization Card
· USA Employment Authorization Card Extension
· Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, XXXXXX University I-20 with Employment details

2. Police certificate – India
· Police Clearance Certificate from Ministry of External Affairs, India

3. Police certificate – United States of America
· Identity History Summary from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

4. Proof of Upfront Medical exam
· Medical tests acknowledgement UMI: U00XXXX

5. Education (diplomas/degrees)
· Secondary School Certificate (10th class)
· Intermediate Pass Certificate (11th and 12th classes)
· Osmania University Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences – Transcripts Semester wise, Consolidated Memorandum of Marks and Convocation
· XXXXX University Transcript for 1 semester only (Discontinued), Later Transferred to XXXX University
· XXXXX University Official Transcript Master of Science – Information Systems Technologies – Information Assurance
· XXXXX University Convocation Master of Science – Information Systems Technologies – Information Assurance
· Vision IAS Coaching Registration bill
· Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2017 Application
· Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2017 Admit Card
· Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2017 Marks Sheet

6. Employment Records – Quality Analyst
· XXXX Technologies Offer Letter
· XXXX Technologies Employment Reference Letter
· XXXX Technologies Pay Slips

7. Employment Records – Systems QA Analyst
· Letter of Explanation
· XXXX Offer Letter
· XXXX Probation Completion Letter
· XXXX Reference Letter
· Email from HR stating they cannot provide in detailed Reference letter
· XXXX Pay slips
· Affidavit
· XXXX Company ID
· Reference Letter from team member
· Team member Company ID

8. Proof of Means of Financial Support
· Letter of Explanation
· Gift Deed from Father
· SBI Bank Statement of Father’s Account
· Official Letter from Bank
· HDFC Bank Passbook
· HDFC Bank Statements past 6 months
· HDFC Credit Card Statements past 3 months

9. Digital Photo

10. Client Information
· Letter of Explanation
· XXXX University ID
· Delaware State ID
· New Jersey Driver License
· North Carolina Driver License
· WES Educational Credential Assessment for IRCC ECA# 3XXXXXIMM
· IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) Number# 18INXXXXXXXXX
· Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, University of XXXXX I20
· Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, XXXX University I20

Hi @vinayk

In regards to the employment letter.

I have similar case, however my organisation does not provide any reference or experience letter. So I used the email for HR for refusal, in that email itself I have mentioned all my role and responsibilities to HR and requested for experience letter. On which they sent the refusal.

Further I used
-offer letter
-Appointment letter
-probation confirmation letter
-HR refusal on experience letter mail.
-HR mail for my recent promotion.
-6 month salary slips
-My company id card proof.

I have not used team member letter.

Do you think this can be a issue, or should I be worried.

 

[Abax]

called cic yesterday , strange and confusing , i had raised a webform request on 9 july ,called on 26 July , the agent said that the file was last touched on 23 july and if there is no action taken then you can ask agent to send a reminder on 9 Aug as it will be 1 month for the webform request . Called om 9 Aug but the agent said that he cannot send a reminder as the status is ' its review required by an officer and he will get in touch if required'". Thus the file is not moving it seems. But raised a gcms notes on 17 july and again on 8 Aug to know the latest status
Jan 4 AOR, VO -CIO Sidney , NS. Seems NS is the slowest of all the VO, Thus in 8th Month now
Anyone else in the same boat and held up in NS VO. Thanks

NS is definitely the slowest VO. I haven't seen any PPR emails from this VO for Jan or Dec Aors. The agents keep saying file is processing or eligibility under review.

I really wish there was a way to reach the NS office or raise a concern for applications being processed there.

 

[AGill22]

NS is definitely the slowest VO. I haven't seen any PPR emails from this VO for Jan or Dec Aors. The agents keep saying file is processing or eligibility under review.

I really wish there was a way to reach the NS office or raise a concern for applications being processed there.

Well few people I know from Dec and Jan have got PR a theirmonth before due dates.

 

[vinayk]

Hi @vinayk

In regards to the employment letter.

I have similar case, however my organisation does not provide any reference or experience letter. So I used the email for HR for refusal, in that email itself I have mentioned all my role and responsibilities to HR and requested for experience letter. On which they sent the refusal.

Further I used
-offer letter
-Appointment letter
-probation confirmation letter
-HR refusal on experience letter mail.
-HR mail for my recent promotion.
-6 month salary slips
-My company id card proof.

I have not used team member letter.

Do you think this can be a issue, or should I be worried.

Whatever you have provided looks good but, I would still advise you to provide a Self signed Affidavit(notarized letter) with duties and responsibilities, salary, number of hours, designation/position and the same notarized letter from team member just to be on safe side. My understanding was that they need a document which will satisfy them that your job duties and responsibilities are matching with the respective NOC code on which you have applied or claiming points. And also while doing so we also need to make sure the duties and responsibilities are NOT exactly copy pasted from the Canada Gov websites(80% match should be good)

If you are in India, it's just two notarized letters you need and one from team member and his ID card and the other is signed by you(self attested). Once you have those documents you can simply raise a CSE and upload the documents along with a Letter of Explanation. Letter of Explanation is a must wherever we are not 100% compliant with the documents IRCC is expecting.

Thanks,
Vinay

 

[rushi.gada]

Hi all Can someone please let me know that do all employers get the call from IRCC for job verification. In what cases do they call?

They very rarely call. Maybe when your education and NOC don’t make sense together or from high risk countries .. eg a software engineer or IT guy who has a masters in economics..

 

[rushi.gada]

Hi @vinayk

In regards to the employment letter.

I have similar case, however my organisation does not provide any reference or experience letter. So I used the email for HR for refusal, in that email itself I have mentioned all my role and responsibilities to HR and requested for experience letter. On which they sent the refusal.

Further I used
-offer letter
-Appointment letter
-probation confirmation letter
-HR refusal on experience letter mail.
-HR mail for my recent promotion.
-6 month salary slips
-My company id card proof.

I have not used team member letter.

Do you think this can be a issue, or should I be worried.

Hi buddy,

On a blank piece of paper your colleague at work who is preferably your boss could also make a declaration about your work exp. stating that you are part of his/ her team. This is supported with contact details like official email id of this person, visit card and contact number, both direct desk and personal mobile.

In a similar situation, my friend was advised this and it worked and he had successfully got his PR. You might add this along with all the above you have stated

Hope this helps.. cheers

 

[Maysa74]

They very rarely call. Maybe when your education and NOC don’t make sense together or from high risk countries .. eg a software engineer or IT guy who has a masters in economics..

Thanks a lot

 

[Fandango]

Eligibility comprises of review and verfication of the following:

• age
• education
• work experience
• valid job offer
• language skills
• funds

Basically, they will check if you have scored the points you are claiming. if not, then your file will be in review for further verfication (thats when it says review required).

Criminality and security both of them are part of background check (this is done to check if you are / aren't a threat to the country). Refer to the below information that they check:

Security - done by Canadian intelligence and security agencies and its starts once your application is ready / sent to main case officer for decision. Security includes the following:

• 34 (1) A permanent resident or a foreign national is inadmissible on security grounds for
  • (a) engaging in an act of espionage that is against Canada or that is contrary to Canada’s interests;
    
    
  • (b) engaging in or instigating the subversion by force of any government;
    
    
  • (b.1) engaging in an act of subversion against a democratic government, institution or process as they are understood in Canada;
    
    
  • (c) engaging in terrorism;
    
    
  • (d) being a danger to the security of Canada;
    
    
  • (e) engaging in acts of violence that would or might endanger the lives or safety of persons in Canada; or
    
    
  • (f) being a member of an organization that there are reasonable grounds to believe engages, has engaged or will engage in acts referred to in paragraph (a), (b), (b.1) or (c).

Serious criminality - (done thru your pcc mostly)

• 36 (1) A permanent resident or a foreign national is inadmissible on grounds of serious criminality for
  • (a) having been convicted in Canada of an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years, or of an offence under an Act of Parliament for which a term of imprisonment of more than six months has been imposed;
    
    
  • (b) having been convicted of an offence outside Canada that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years; or
    
    
  • (c) committing an act outside Canada that is an offence in the place where it was committed and that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of at least 10 years.

Criminality

(2) A foreign national is inadmissible on grounds of criminality for

• (a) having been convicted in Canada of an offence under an Act of Parliament punishable by way of indictment, or of two offences under any Act of Parliament not arising out of a single occurrence;
  
  
• (b) having been convicted outside Canada of an offence that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an indictable offence under an Act of Parliament, or of two offences not arising out of a single occurrence that, if committed in Canada, would constitute offences under an Act of Parliament;
  
  
• (c) committing an act outside Canada that is an offence in the place where it was committed and that, if committed in Canada, would constitute an indictable offence under an Act of Parliament; or
  
  
• (d) committing, on entering Canada, an offence under an Act of Parliament prescribed by regulations.

Hope this helps

And this is what takes sooo long?

 

[eiden03]

Hello,
Called IRCC Call agent on 1st August, Asked the agent to send a reminder to CPC Ottawa regarding my case as 6 months was completed, He agreed. Reply from CPC Ottawa was on 5 th August, Ghost update on 7 th, PPR was in 9 th August(Yesterday morning total 206 days for PPR). I believe(NOT COMPLETELY there's always that luck thing) the more you work on your documentations or paper work, the faster will be your case processed once, the Officer opens our file(till that point nothing we can do rather than calling IRCC).
Below is the total list of documents and told my story to the VO so that, he can easily understand the documentations I have submitted. End of the day they will purely go by their CRS calculations but, It's our responsibility to make sure VO is clear with our Education, Employment if we have gaps. (Removed few personal details and replaced with XXX) The objective of my documentations was to make that Visa Officer's life easy/day easy Below was the Letter of Explanation I have submitted along with all my documents.

I VinayK would like to explain all the supporting documents I have furnished as part of each and every category in my Express Entry Profile. I have completed my education till Bachelor’s degree in India and moved to USA on December 28th, 2011. I have got US F1 Visa on University Of XXXX XXXXX initially, as I have got scholarship in XXXX University I have transferred out to XXXX University, Beaumont TX as soon as I reached US. After studying MS in General Chemistry for a semester in XXXXX University, I have made a decision to change my course to MS in Information Systems and Technologies at XXXX University, Delaware. Finally, I have graduated from XXXXX University on 26th January 2014. After my Master’s I have worked as a QA Analyst for around 2 years till March 2016 in USA. After which, I have repatriated to India and started preparing for highly competitive Civil Services Exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) aspiring to be a Civil Servant. Unfortunately, I couldn’t clear the exam after spending around 2 years. I have made a decision to restart my career as IT Professional as a QA Analyst in India in March 2018 and successfully continuing my career path in this direction from past 10 months at XXXXX.

1.Passports/Travel Documents (Multiple):
· Passport Front and Back
· Passport Stampings
· USA F1 (Student) Visa
· USA Social Security Card
· USA Employment Authorization Card
· USA Employment Authorization Card Extension
· Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, XXXXXX University I-20 with Employment details

2. Police certificate – India
· Police Clearance Certificate from Ministry of External Affairs, India

3. Police certificate – United States of America
· Identity History Summary from Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

4. Proof of Upfront Medical exam
· Medical tests acknowledgement UMI: U00XXXX

5. Education (diplomas/degrees)
· Secondary School Certificate (10th class)
· Intermediate Pass Certificate (11th and 12th classes)
· Osmania University Bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences – Transcripts Semester wise, Consolidated Memorandum of Marks and Convocation
· XXXXX University Transcript for 1 semester only (Discontinued), Later Transferred to XXXX University
· XXXXX University Official Transcript Master of Science – Information Systems Technologies – Information Assurance
· XXXXX University Convocation Master of Science – Information Systems Technologies – Information Assurance
· Vision IAS Coaching Registration bill
· Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2017 Application
· Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2017 Admit Card
· Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2017 Marks Sheet

6. Employment Records – Quality Analyst
· XXXX Technologies Offer Letter
· XXXX Technologies Employment Reference Letter
· XXXX Technologies Pay Slips

7. Employment Records – Systems QA Analyst
· Letter of Explanation
· XXXX Offer Letter
· XXXX Probation Completion Letter
· XXXX Reference Letter
· Email from HR stating they cannot provide in detailed Reference letter
· XXXX Pay slips
· Affidavit
· XXXX Company ID
· Reference Letter from team member
· Team member Company ID

8. Proof of Means of Financial Support
· Letter of Explanation
· Gift Deed from Father
· SBI Bank Statement of Father’s Account
· Official Letter from Bank
· HDFC Bank Passbook
· HDFC Bank Statements past 6 months
· HDFC Credit Card Statements past 3 months

9. Digital Photo

10. Client Information
· Letter of Explanation
· XXXX University ID
· Delaware State ID
· New Jersey Driver License
· North Carolina Driver License
· WES Educational Credential Assessment for IRCC ECA# 3XXXXXIMM
· IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) Number# 18INXXXXXXXXX
· Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, University of XXXXX I20
· Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, XXXX University I20

Hey man, I was checking out your timeline. So, they basically did your eligibility and security in 2 days?

 

[kevinlkwong]

So my visitor status expires in 8 days and I am applying to extend it. Some of the requirements such as Proof of Funds should be okay but they said that I require a medical exam. I did one back in March, but the doctors office sent the results directly to the government so I do not have any documents on my end. Is there a way to go around this?

Edit: Actually on the document list for Proof of Funds it says if I am applying for PR I need to provide a letter from my bank in Canada on their letterhead stating all my accounts / debts. Do I really need to provide this information again?

 

[JssAmA]

So my visitor status expires in 8 days and I am applying to extend it. Some of the requirements such as Proof of Funds should be okay but they said that I require a medical exam. I did one back in March, but the doctors office sent the results directly to the government so I do not have any documents on my end. Is there a way to go around this?

Edit: Actually on the document list for Proof of Funds it says if I am applying for PR I need to provide a letter from my bank in Canada on their letterhead stating all my accounts / debts. Do I really need to provide this information again?

I believe that you should have the up-front medical receipt on the day you took the exam. I uploaded that one within my visitor extension application. For POF, I just download the summary page of my online banking with 6 months' statements for just chequing and saving acct.

Hope this helps.

 

[kevinlkwong]

I believe that you should have the up-front medical receipt on the day you took the exam. I uploaded that one within my visitor extension application. For POF, I just download the summary page of my online banking with 6 months' statements for just chequing and saving acct.

Hope this helps.

This helps a bit, so I don't need to provide a letter from my bank? And is there a way to access the documents I uploaded for my PR application. I don't have some of the documents for some reason

 

[JssAmA]

This helps a bit, so I don't need to provide a letter from my bank? And is there a way to access the documents I uploaded for my PR application. I don't have some of the documents for some reason

I used to apply for my student permit and work permit just using POF downloaded from my online banking. I did get one from my banks when I submitted the PR application, but due to the long pages of statements, my imm lawyer asked me to download and combine the statements by myself from online banking and then give to him. If you feel like to get one from your bank, you could do that too. I don't know if there is no way to access the docs you uploaded, but I don't think so.

 

[kevinlkwong]

I used to apply for my student permit and work permit just using POF downloaded from my online banking. I did get one from my banks when I submitted the PR application, but due to the long pages of statements, my imm lawyer asked me to download and combine the statements by myself from online banking and then give to him. If you feel like to get one from your bank, you could do that too. I don't know if there is no way to access the docs you uploaded, but I don't think so.

I'll probably have to do some digging for my medical, if not I will have to write a letter explaining it with screenshots of my medicals passing this March and hope that they take it. Would it work if I went directly to the border and talked to one of the agents? that's how I got my first visitor status.

 

[vinayk]

Hey man, I was checking out your timeline. So, they basically did your eligibility and security in 2 days?

Yes sir