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***JULY 2016 - OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLICANTS***

Joyce_tosf

Hero Member
Aug 12, 2015
240
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-08-2016
Doc's Request.
09-12-2016 (Provided 17-12-2016)
AOR Received.
08-09-2016
File Transfer...
15-09-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront (PASSED)
Passport Req..
21-02-2017
VISA ISSUED...
08-03-2017
oOCujoOo said:
Thank you! And yep, that's what you would probably want to do also. Here's how it went down. I called and spoke to one of the agents and they asked that I just scan and digitally submit the FBI Clearance letter. When my application had arrived in Ottawa and if they required the original copy they would ask it. Wanting to err on the side of caution and not risk any delay, I called again to verify that my file had in fact made it to Ottawa and went about sending the letter with a cover sheet detailing my application number and UCI number shortly after paying my RPRF.

Take into account, like some here I'm sure, my wife and I never received a heck of a lot of correspondence from CIC. Perhaps 3 emails total from the time we started this process. If ever in doubt, just call and bug em :D I hope that helps. Best of luck to you, I'm sure you're right behind us.
Yes, this definitely helps!! Thank you so much!!!! I sure hope so too!! :)
 

Stevin

Hero Member
Feb 18, 2015
361
6
Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-08-2016
AOR Received.
31-08-2016
File Transfer...
09-09-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront - PASSED
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
23/01/2017 Sent: 24/01/2017 via Xpress Post
JMilne said:
Just received an email saying there was an "update"

Final decision now reads: Application has been approved! HOORAY. :p

Wishing all other applications a fast and fuss free journey to P.R. This forum has been amazing and I'll continue to come on every now and then to assist where I can.

One last question; what is the next step? Do they require my passport or something? Assuming i'll receive further information.
Congrats! That is wonderful news!
 

andreaquebec

Full Member
Mar 7, 2016
33
0
prvc said:
As long as you followed their instructions, it will be okay. :)

Hello,

I am from Brazil too! We sent our documents in November.
I am intending to wait all the process in Canada. I am a bit confuse about the moment they request my passaport.
Do I have to come back to Brazil and send the passaport to São Paulo consulate or I can send to Ottawa once I am in Canada?
As we applyed as outland, I dont know if it is possible,

Other question, how long did your application take?
 

JMilne

Full Member
Jun 28, 2016
45
0
Melbourne, Australia
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-07-2016
Doc's Request.
18-10-2016
AOR Received.
19-08-2016
File Transfer...
30-08-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
21-07-2016
Interview........
Not requested
VISA ISSUED...
08-12-2016
DollyM said:
Wonderful news! Congratulations.

(wondering how you got Ottawa though - we got Sydney for processing)
Thanks DollyM !

Yes not sure why Ottawa, the first correspondence we had mentioned Sydney and then there after Ottawa. Must just depend on staff ratio and work loads at the time?
 

JMilne

Full Member
Jun 28, 2016
45
0
Melbourne, Australia
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-07-2016
Doc's Request.
18-10-2016
AOR Received.
19-08-2016
File Transfer...
30-08-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
21-07-2016
Interview........
Not requested
VISA ISSUED...
08-12-2016
& thank you to all the other congratulatory mentions :D

Received an email this morning with further instruction, will be sending my passport to Sydney, Australia this Monday.
 

dyanaralaconsay

Hero Member
Jun 16, 2016
359
2
Category........
Visa Office......
MVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-08-2016
Hello! How long does it take to have PPR after your background check turned into IN progress? Its been 1 week since my BC turned In progress, but until now I haven't received my PPR. While others received ppr just a day after their BC turned In Progress. Any advice or insights for this?
 

JMilne

Full Member
Jun 28, 2016
45
0
Melbourne, Australia
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-07-2016
Doc's Request.
18-10-2016
AOR Received.
19-08-2016
File Transfer...
30-08-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
21-07-2016
Interview........
Not requested
VISA ISSUED...
08-12-2016
dyanaralaconsay said:
Hello! How long does it take to have PPR after your background check turned into IN progress? Its been 1 week since my BC turned In progress, but until now I haven't received my PPR. While others received ppr just a day after their BC turned In Progress. Any advice or insights for this?
Mine was in progress for over 6 weeks as they requested further documents. This isn't something to go by from my understanding.
 

DollyM

Hero Member
Jul 6, 2016
341
172
Middle of Nowhere, Perth, Western Australia
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-07-2016
Doc's Request.
29-07-2016
AOR Received.
02-09-2016
File Transfer...
31 August 2016
Med's Done....
25-07-2016
JMilne said:
Thanks DollyM !

Yes not sure why Ottawa, the first correspondence we had mentioned Sydney and then there after Ottawa. Must just depend on staff ratio and work loads at the time?
Well, congrats again. We're actually not in that big of a rush to move, so it won't matter if we don't hear until the end of summer (in Australia). We are planning to head to the UK & Ireland in June for 4 weeks then off to Canada to validate the visa in July then move probably mid 2018 permanently.
 

JMilne

Full Member
Jun 28, 2016
45
0
Melbourne, Australia
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-07-2016
Doc's Request.
18-10-2016
AOR Received.
19-08-2016
File Transfer...
30-08-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
21-07-2016
Interview........
Not requested
VISA ISSUED...
08-12-2016
DollyM said:
Well, congrats again. We're actually not in that big of a rush to move, so it won't matter if we don't hear until the end of summer (in Australia). We are planning to head to the UK & Ireland in June for 4 weeks then off to Canada to validate the visa in July then move probably mid 2018 permanently.
Yeah we're not moving until mid next year but feels so good to have it organised! Just need to get the kids Canadian passports and we'll be ready to roll. So you'll be visiting within the 12 month validity of health test which will validate the PR 8) smart.
 

Stevin

Hero Member
Feb 18, 2015
361
6
Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-08-2016
AOR Received.
31-08-2016
File Transfer...
09-09-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront - PASSED
Interview........
WAIVED
Passport Req..
23/01/2017 Sent: 24/01/2017 via Xpress Post
dyanaralaconsay said:
Hello! How long does it take to have PPR after your background check turned into IN progress? Its been 1 week since my BC turned In progress, but until now I haven't received my PPR. While others received ppr just a day after their BC turned In Progress. Any advice or insights for this?
Your VO is different than mine, My VO is Ottawa, but my BC has been in process for almost 4 weeks! Yikes. I was counting on PPR much quicker than this. Good luck, I hope yours is not as long as mine.
 

knowledge101

Hero Member
Aug 23, 2016
215
9
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-08-2016
AOR Received.
11-08-2016
File Transfer...
22-08-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront, 04-08-2016
Interview........
N/A, Background check In-Process: 23-11-2016
Passport Req..
DM on ECAS: 12-01-2017; PPR Email: 23-01-2017; DM on MyCIC: 06-02-2017
VISA ISSUED...
COPR sent: 06-02-2017
LANDED..........
11-02-2017
Stevin said:
Your VO is different than mine, My VO is Ottawa, but my BC has been in process for almost 4 weeks! Yikes. I was counting on PPR much quicker than this. Good luck, I hope yours is not as long as mine.
I thought your BC went in process on Friday November 18? That's only 3 weeks :p Patience ;D
 

jms627

Star Member
Dec 10, 2013
93
1
Massachuetts, USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-07-2016
Doc's Request.
upfront
AOR Received.
13-08-2016
File Transfer...
26-08-2016
Med's Done....
04-06-2016
VISA ISSUED...
08-12-16 (ECAS "Decision Made"); 13-12-16 (MyCIC "Approved")
Is it normal to see ECAS go to "Decision Made", but not the MyCIC page? How long after "Decision Made" were people receiving COPRs, if that does indeed mean I've been approved? :)
 

alias5000

Full Member
Jul 15, 2016
43
0
Visa Office......
CPC-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-07-2016
AOR Received.
09-08-2016
File Transfer...
24-08-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront
Interview........
Waived
VISA ISSUED...
02/12/2016 (myCIC approved)
jms627 said:
Is it normal to see ECAS go to "Decision Made", but not the MyCIC page? How long after "Decision Made" were people receiving COPRs, if that does indeed mean I've been approved? :)
It seems to greatly vary. For me it was: Friday -> MyCIC (DM), Monday -> CoPR and ECAS. Others have reported any other possible combination on this forum, I believe.
 

sharonK

Full Member
Jun 12, 2016
48
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Nairobi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-07-2016
Doc's Request.
Dec/5 2016
AOR Received.
23-07-2016
File Transfer...
23-08-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront. May 2016. Passed
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
05-12-2016
VISA ISSUED...
20-012017
LANDED..........
01-03-2017
Hey squad...it's been a while! I got PPR a week ago and they also requested for additional info, in the same email. But there is not any updates on MyCIC or Ecas. Background check not yet in progress.
I'm confused....
 

jaxxstones

Full Member
Oct 30, 2016
20
0
hello, i am a July applicant. the application was sent in July 24 and got the AOR saying they've received my application 3 days after.

on September 7, my wife got an email saying the application for her permanent residency was received at the manila visa office. they requested for:
the RPRF receipt that i already paid beforehand;
and some of the application form that me and my wife had completed and sent in with the whole applicaition package.

they only required the forms if it wasnt sent in with the package so we didnt send them another one because im definite that it was in the package.

that would be the last updated that we got regarding the whole application.

i never got anything saying that i was approved to be a sponsor, but since the application reached manila visa office, we assumed that i got approved and now were just waiting for her to be approved as the sponsored person. please tell me if i am wrong about my assumption.

also she hasn't done any medical test. we are just waiting for them to be requested. i am wondering how long should we wait to get the medical request?

thank you guys for any kind of help. god bless us all