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computergeek

VIP Member
Jan 31, 2012
5,143
278
124
Vancouver BC
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O/LA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-03-2012
AOR Received.
21-06-2012
File Transfer...
21-6-2012
Med's Done....
11-02-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
26-09-2012
VISA ISSUED...
10-10-2012
LANDED..........
13-10-2012
YARMUUK said:
I need help with rprf......my question is what should be paid to 1directly case processing Mississauga means? How should we pay thanks
The easiest way is to pay it by credit card - you get a receipt that you can then send to CPC-M and the visa office. CPC-M must update the GCMS notes (to show it has been paid) but this is usually the fastest way to achieve this.
 

Rose2D2

Star Member
Aug 9, 2012
77
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-03-2012
File Transfer...
22-06-2012
Passport Req..
19-10-2012
I know it may not help everyone's anxiousness, but I think that once one month starts getting their PPR, it'll start flowing. All the March applicants got their sponsorship approvals in one big heave out of Miss, we had a period where quite a few marchers went in process around the same time, and then a recent wave of police certificates. I think it's gonna go out in a big batch, honestly.
 

parker24

VIP Member
Nov 26, 2011
3,324
72
124
Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY --> Los Angeles, CA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-03-2012
File Transfer...
05-06-2012
Med's Done....
16-11-2011
Passport Req..
16-11-2012
LANDED..........
04-01-2013
Rose2D2 said:
I know it may not help everyone's anxiousness, but I think that once one month starts getting their PPR, it'll start flowing. All the March applicants got their sponsorship approvals in one big heave out of Miss, we had a period where quite a few marchers went in process around the same time, and then a recent wave of police certificates. I think it's gonna go out in a big batch, honestly.
I'm just hoping none of us slip through the cracks or anything. I haven't been asked for PCC, and to be honest, I'm a little nervous about it haha. I know we will need one when hubby gets his PR for any volunteering/working he would want to do so I'm tempted to get one now and have it on hand. I just hope we all get PPR soon. Financially, it's stressful.
 

Rose2D2

Star Member
Aug 9, 2012
77
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-03-2012
File Transfer...
22-06-2012
Passport Req..
19-10-2012
parker24 said:
I'm just hoping none of us slip through the cracks or anything. I haven't been asked for PCC, and to be honest, I'm a little nervous about it haha. I know we will need one when hubby gets his PR for any volunteering/working he would want to do so I'm tempted to get one now and have it on hand. I just hope we all get PPR soon. Financially, it's stressful.
Yeah, I haven't been asked for it either, but I went and got it anyway. I can get fingerprinting done here at my local sheriff's office for pretty cheap, so it's not a huge deal for me.
 

parker24

VIP Member
Nov 26, 2011
3,324
72
124
Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY --> Los Angeles, CA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-03-2012
File Transfer...
05-06-2012
Med's Done....
16-11-2011
Passport Req..
16-11-2012
LANDED..........
04-01-2013
Rose2D2 said:
Yeah, I haven't been asked for it either, but I went and got it anyway. I can get fingerprinting done here at my local sheriff's office for pretty cheap, so it's not a huge deal for me.
It's about 25 bucks for us, plus another 20 to send it to the FBI. Sigh. We don't have that kind of money right now. Honestly, we have 20 bucks in savings. That's all. Working on-call SUCKS
 

Belinasha

Star Member
Nov 3, 2011
175
8
Ottawa
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-03-2012
Doc's Request.
14-09-2012 - New FBI needed - 120 days to submit - then told disregard request
AOR Received.
N/A
File Transfer...
29-05-2012 to LA
Med's Request
Meds received 29-05-2012; Medical extension received 16-10-2012
Med's Done....
27-10-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-01-2013 received at LA 08-01-2013 ; Decision Made 1-17-2013
VISA ISSUED...
16-01-2013 sent to wrong address; 13-02-2013 LA replied new COPR sent to correct address; 21-02-2013 COPR arrives in mail at new address
LANDED..........
22-02-2013....FINALLY after almost 1 full year since applying
Parker, may I ask where you get the fingerprinting done for 20 bucks? We have been going to the Commissionaires in Ottawa and it's 45 bucks, plus the money order for the FBI. If we knew a cheaper place to go, we'd go there instead.
 

Ambber29

Star Member
Jul 28, 2011
165
0
Hey guys,

Our interview was with Buffalo on June.19/2012. It was cancelled. Nothing was received after this. I contacted my MP and her assistant found out the update.

The file was transferred to Ottawa on July.27/2012. Medical is expired and they will forward the letter with new medical instructions. How long does it take for medical?

She also mentioned that background check is not done. How come? If interview was set up for June.19, it should be done long ago. Do you guys know what is going on?

Also should we get another FBI done?

Any updates for those who had their interviews in June or July?
 

Rose2D2

Star Member
Aug 9, 2012
77
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-03-2012
File Transfer...
22-06-2012
Passport Req..
19-10-2012
Belinasha said:
Parker, may I ask where you get the fingerprinting done for 20 bucks? We have been going to the Commissionaires in Ottawa and it's 45 bucks, plus the money order for the FBI. If we knew a cheaper place to go, we'd go there instead.
I went to my local Sheriff's office and it was $16.
 

parker24

VIP Member
Nov 26, 2011
3,324
72
124
Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY --> Los Angeles, CA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-03-2012
File Transfer...
05-06-2012
Med's Done....
16-11-2011
Passport Req..
16-11-2012
LANDED..........
04-01-2013
Belinasha said:
Parker, may I ask where you get the fingerprinting done for 20 bucks? We have been going to the Commissionaires in Ottawa and it's 45 bucks, plus the money order for the FBI. If we knew a cheaper place to go, we'd go there instead.
We go to the OPP office. It gives me a peace of mind that they have someone who is experienced at doing it and can do it properly. That's where I go for my fingerprints too (Needed for jobs)
 

Sunshine87

Hero Member
Apr 13, 2011
316
6
124
Calgary
Category........
Visa Office......
LA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 3, 2012
AOR Received.
July 5, 2012
File Transfer...
July 6, 2012
Med's Done....
Dec 10, 2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
Oct 25, 2012
VISA ISSUED...
Nov 30, 2012
LANDED..........
Dec 30, 2012
Ahh! I'm starting to get really impatient.. I just want to hear something. An "in process" on ecas or a request for the rest of the fees. It's hard to plan a life when you feel so out of the loop!
 

parker24

VIP Member
Nov 26, 2011
3,324
72
124
Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY --> Los Angeles, CA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-03-2012
File Transfer...
05-06-2012
Med's Done....
16-11-2011
Passport Req..
16-11-2012
LANDED..........
04-01-2013
Sunshine87 said:
Ahh! I'm starting to get really impatient.. I just want to hear something. An "in process" on ecas or a request for the rest of the fees. It's hard to plan a life when you feel so out of the loop!
Agreed! I love talking about the future, but my husband keeps me grounded. We can't plan a family yet because goodness knows if he'd have to leave or something. We can't save money because I work on-call and hubby can't work. All the money I make goes directly towards bills and extra towards his car. It sucks! Wish immigration would hire those who have been through it! Then they'd understand!!!! :-X
 

cgagnon

Hero Member
Nov 10, 2011
820
15
Montreal,QC
Category........
Visa Office......
LA(Buffalo)
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-03-2012
AOR Received.
None
File Transfer...
31-05-2012
Med's Done....
13-12-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
10/10/2012
parker24 said:
Agreed! I love talking about the future, but my husband keeps me grounded. We can't plan a family yet because goodness knows if he'd have to leave or something. We can't save money because I work on-call and hubby can't work. All the money I make goes directly towards bills and extra towards his car. It sucks! Wish immigration would hire those who have been through it! Then they'd understand!!!! :-X
Amen sister and now i'm on disability!! Couponing is my new best friend!
 

simb

Hero Member
Apr 15, 2012
718
35
Ontario
Visa Office......
Mississauga
parker24 said:
Agreed! I love talking about the future, but my husband keeps me grounded. We can't plan a family yet because goodness knows if he'd have to leave or something. We can't save money because I work on-call and hubby can't work. All the money I make goes directly towards bills and extra towards his car. It sucks! Wish immigration would hire those who have been through it! Then they'd understand!!!! :-X
oh cic... please understand the pain we all go thru ...please make the processes go faster
 

pixieprincess

Full Member
Jul 9, 2012
23
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Los Angeles
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-05-2011
Med's Request
29-03-2012
Med's Done....
20-04-2012
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
10-10-2012
VISA ISSUED...
30-10-2012...received by mail on 20-11-2012
Ambber29 said:
Hey guys,

Our interview was with Buffalo on June.19/2012. It was cancelled. Nothing was received after this. I contacted my MP and her assistant found out the update.

The file was transferred to Ottawa on July.27/2012. Medical is expired and they will forward the letter with new medical instructions. How long does it take for medical?

She also mentioned that background check is not done. How come? If interview was set up for June.19, it should be done long ago. Do you guys know what is going on?

Also should we get another FBI done?

Any updates for those who had their interviews in June or July?
once you get the medical exam it will take 2-4 months for it to be forwarded to LA.
 

canadiangirl78

Champion Member
Mar 1, 2012
2,345
30
Category........
Visa Office......
Mexico
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 21
AOR Received.
Mississauga: May 10, Mexico: June 4
File Transfer...
May 16
Med's Done....
Dec 21, 2011
Interview........
Waived!
Passport Req..
July 6
VISA ISSUED...
July 13
LANDED..........
August 2, 2012
cgagnon said:
Amen sister and now i'm on disability!! Couponing is my new best friend!
Check out mrsjanuary.com. Awesome coupon/deal site for Canadians.