Letter in the mail

[flagpoleready]

Hey peeps!!

So my application got transferred to my local office in Etobicoke for further assessment. The last communication was to notify me of this transfer last June 2016. I called CIC yesterday to see how things were going as it's been over 26 months since I applied (I applied Jan 2015). The CIC rep told me they had sent me a letter on April 7 in the mail. I have not received yet but she was unable to tell me what info is in the letter. Would this be DM? My application was held in Etobicoke for a while due to criminal background. The rep did tell me "things are looking good, you've passed eligibility". What does this mean? How long is it going to take to receive this letter in the mail? What types of communication are sent via mail versus email? CIC has only communicated with me via email in the past.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Very excited, worried and inpatient all at once!

 

[profiler]

Hey peeps!!

So my application got transferred to my local office in Etobicoke for further assessment. The last communication was to notify me of this transfer last June 2016. I called CIC yesterday to see how things were going as it's been over 26 months since I applied (I applied Jan 2015). The CIC rep told me they had sent me a letter on April 7 in the mail. I have not received yet but she was unable to tell me what info is in the letter. Would this be DM? My application was held in Etobicoke for a while due to criminal background. The rep did tell me "things are looking good, you've passed eligibility". What does this mean? How long is it going to take to receive this letter in the mail? What types of communication are sent via mail versus email? CIC has only communicated with me via email in the past.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

Very excited, worried and inpatient all at once!

Passing eligibility (AIP) means they probably sent you a decision made letter. Etobicoke will likely be where you land. They seem to be taking 6-8 weeks to schedule appointments currently.

 

[flagpoleready]

Yikes! So exciting! Thank you!

The weird thing is that they sent me an AIP last year prior to sending my application to Etobicoke. Hoping this is indeed DM.

 

[profiler]

Yikes! So exciting! Thank you!

The weird thing is that they sent me an AIP last year prior to sending my application to Etobicoke. Hoping this is indeed DM.

Oh -- I didn't see a date where you were granted AIP. When was that? It can also be a medical request, or a landing invitation as well. Are you sure you didn't miss the email? Usually, if they start with email they will use email..

 

[taffy7]

They would have called you in for an interview if they had any more concerns .. This is good news. Check all your emails even jun. If you don't hear from them in another few days call cic and tell them to resend the information.

 

[flagpoleready]

My approval in principle came at the same time they transferred my application for further assessment. This is due to my criminal background. I have a minor offence which was fully disclosed. My medicals have been completed as well. I am sure I have not missed an email.

 

[profiler]

My approval in principle came at the same time they transferred my application for further assessment. This is due to my criminal background. I have a minor offence which was fully disclosed. My medicals have been completed as well. I am sure I have not missed an email.

It's probably a DM or a medical request (assuming you paid the RPRF)...

 

[flagpoleready]

What's the RPRF? Is that the PR fee? I have not paid yet.

 

[profiler]

What's the RPRF? Is that the PR fee? I have not paid yet.

Right of Permanent Residence Fee. And they will need that to issue the visa, so it could very well be that too...

 

[flagpoleready]

Do I pay this at Etobicoke when they land me? Or is there a chance I don't even need to go to etobicoke?

 

[profiler]

Do I pay this at Etobicoke when they land me? Or is there a chance I don't even need to go to etobicoke?

If you're an inland applicant (which I assume you are), and you are located near Etobicoke (which I also assume you are, as they did your interview), there is a 100% chance that you will be landing at Etobicoke. Unless you find some way to convince them otherwise.

Apparently you can pay at Etobicoke, but you are probably better to pay online before hand...

 

[flagpoleready]

They haven't done an interview for me. Would that be the next step?

 

[profiler]

They haven't done an interview for me. Would that be the next step?

For some reason I thought I had read that. If your file is in Etobicoke, then it's possible. But you're probably landing there. Usually referrals to inland CIC offices are sent to the local office to the person.

 

[flagpoleready]

Ok! Thanks for your help. I guess I just need to keep waiting. Hopefully I'll get the letter in the mail soon.

 

[flagpoleready]

So it turns out they want me to send updated forms as well as pay the RPRF. Anyone know how long it takes after they receive what they're looking for to make a decision?