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backcountry

Star Member
May 28, 2012
109
9
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O/LA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-03-12
AOR Received.
26-06-12
File Transfer...
28-06-12
Med's Done....
07-01-12
Passport Req..
20-11-12
VISA ISSUED...
29-11-12
LANDED..........
04-12-12
Didn't even occur to me to check their website, where's the head slapping icon when you need one?

Guess she'll be a mere week or so away from delivery (if she hasn't already birthed) when we hear, sure hope it gets approved, can't imagine why it wouldn't, but there's always that niggling worry.

Thanks much!
 

parker24

VIP Member
Nov 26, 2011
3,324
72
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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
HUBBY GOT PPR!!!

We are gonna go jump and dance now!!! :D (Or I will anyway haha)
 

computergeek

VIP Member
Jan 31, 2012
5,143
278
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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
parker24 said:
HUBBY GOT PPR!!!

We are gonna go jump and dance now!!! :D (Or I will anyway haha)
End of vacation time? LOL

Congratulations!
 

OhCanadiana

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Feb 27, 2010
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parker24 said:
HUBBY GOT PPR!!!

We are gonna go jump and dance now!!! :D (Or I will anyway haha)
Yippeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

So happy for you :)

Click here :)

PS. Now you can withdraw the visit visa extension and hopefully still get a refund.
PPS. Don't hurt that foot jumping. LOL.
 

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:
HUBBY GOT PPR!!!

We are gonna go jump and dance now!!! :D (Or I will anyway haha)
Congratulations!!! WOOHOOOO!!!! That's awesome news!! Almost there!!!
 

naturalcub

Member
Nov 9, 2012
15
0
NEW JERSY
Category........
Visa Office......
LA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03/27/2012
Passport Req..
11/4/2012
Nice happy for you guys.

It's been 2 week they have my passport.

I have to go to india and bought ticket today(11/28/12) and email them ticket too.

God is great.
 

parker24

VIP Member
Nov 26, 2011
3,324
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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
OhCanadiana said:
Yippeeeeeeeeeeee!!!

So happy for you :)

Click here :)

PS. Now you can withdraw the visit visa extension and hopefully still get a refund.
PPS. Don't hurt that foot jumping. LOL.



Ohh Snoopy!! :D

I was just thinking about that, I'm wondering if I should try to get a refund now or not because his current visitor's visa expires in 10 days. Any ideas? Also, hubby wants me to see how long it takes to land at an office, he's iffy with the bridge (cue me sighing) but will do it if it takes too long to get one. :)
 

OhCanadiana

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Feb 27, 2010
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parker24 said:
Ohh Snoopy!! :D

I was just thinking about that, I'm wondering if I should try to get a refund now or not because his current visitor's visa expires in 10 days. Any ideas? Also, hubby wants me to see how long it takes to land at an office, he's iffy with the bridge (cue me sighing) but will do it if it takes too long to get one. :)
I'd wait until after he lands to withdraw the application so he keeps the implied status.

Do you mind sharing why he's iffy with the bridge? It's likely to be much faster (you could even do it the same day you get the CoPR in the mail). I've heard on here that wait times for offices can be weeks.
 

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
parker24 said:
I was just thinking about that, I'm wondering if I should try to get a refund now or not because his current visitor's visa expires in 10 days. Any ideas? Also, hubby wants me to see how long it takes to land at an office, he's iffy with the bridge (cue me sighing) but will do it if it takes too long to get one. :)
Don't withdraw it until he's landed. They shouldn't process the application once he's landed anyway, but if you withdraw it prematurely he's out of status.

Depends on the office, but usually it takes 2-8 weeks, sometimes longer. Remember, they've cut back inland offices, so the queues are longer. Why is he "iffy" with the bridge? It's about as painless as it gets.
 

happylaw

Star Member
Jul 31, 2012
98
0
Toronto, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Los Angeles/Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 9, 2012
File Transfer...
May 24, 2012
Med's Done....
Nov 2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Oct 22, 2012
VISA ISSUED...
CORP received Dec 5, 2012
LANDED..........
VERY SOON
parker24 said:
HUBBY GOT PPR!!!

We are gonna go jump and dance now!!! :D (Or I will anyway haha)

Congratulations!!!!!! :)
 

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
computergeek said:
Don't withdraw it until he's landed. They shouldn't process the application once he's landed anyway, but if you withdraw it prematurely he's out of status.

Depends on the office, but usually it takes 2-8 weeks, sometimes longer. Remember, they've cut back inland offices, so the queues are longer. Why is he "iffy" with the bridge? It's about as painless as it gets.
That's what I was thinking as for the visitor's visa. And the iffyness is due to him coming here as a visitor and getting questioned (he has adhd and got distracted a lot so it was difficult for him). But I'll have him suck it up haha! I'm planning a Canadian Party for him with my sisters :p
 

OhCanadiana

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Feb 27, 2010
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parker24 said:
That's what I was thinking as for the visitor's visa. And the iffyness is due to him coming here as a visitor and getting questioned (he has adhd and got distracted a lot so it was difficult for him). But I'll have him suck it up haha! I'm planning a Canadian Party for him with my sisters :p
Well, you can go with him (yes, yes, I do remember how hard it was when he visited with your hearing ability being tested and all).

It usually is a straightforward process. And that way you can process the car simultaneously (IIRC, he has his car up in Canada).

Go to the US, get your passport stamped (some POEs prefer it) and pick up car export documents (don't forget to send them/fax them ahead of time depending on the POE - you can do it way in advance so you don't have waiting time after getting CoPR). Tell them you want to return to Canada so you can u-turn.

Cross over the bridge to return to Canada, tell the Officer you are landing, s/he will give you a slip, go inside. Once inside, tell the Immigration Officer you are landing and hand over slip from outside officer along with passport and CoPR. Also advise officer you have a B4 form too. The officer will confirm address for PR Card and ask a few questions to probe for changes to marital status, dependents, etc and to confirm all the info on the CoPR. Then officer will ask your husband to sign his CoPR and the officer will stamp and sign it too. That's it for immigration.

Then, officer will direct you to Customs Officer to process B4. You let them know you just landed and hand over B4 form. They will read through it and stamp each page. Send you over to cashier to pick up your receipt and give you the stamped copy back. Since you are importing the car simultaneously, you'll need to fill out the RIV documentation that you'll need for registration also and your title.

Take a look at http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/leaving-the-us-to-land-in-canada-in-16-days-anyone-have-time-for-a-onceover-t105182.0.html;msg1474430#msg1474430 for the car specific instructions.
 

backcountry

Star Member
May 28, 2012
109
9
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O/LA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-03-12
AOR Received.
26-06-12
File Transfer...
28-06-12
Med's Done....
07-01-12
Passport Req..
20-11-12
VISA ISSUED...
29-11-12
LANDED..........
04-12-12
Parker24, that's AWESOME!! Congratulations!!!

C'mon CIC, let's get the rest of March processed (and all the Jan. and Feb. folk who are still waiting!)!!!!
 

tavora

Star Member
May 18, 2012
166
1
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-07-2012
AOR Received.
N/A
File Transfer...
20-09-2012
Med's Done....
02-07-2012
Interview........
Waived!
Passport Req..
07-02-2013
VISA ISSUED...
10-05-2013
LANDED..........
31-05-2013
parker24 said:
HUBBY GOT PPR!!!

We are gonna go jump and dance now!!! :D (Or I will anyway haha)
Congrats, Parker24!! Super exciting news! :D
 

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
OhCanadiana said:
Well, you can go with him (yes, yes, I do remember how hard it was when he visited with your hearing ability being tested and all).

It usually is a straightforward process. And that way you can process the car simultaneously (IIRC, he has his car up in Canada).

Go to the US, get your passport stamped (some POEs prefer it) and pick up car export documents (don't forget to send them/fax them ahead of time depending on the POE - you can do it way in advance so you don't have waiting time after getting CoPR). Tell them you want to return to Canada so you can u-turn.

Cross over the bridge to return to Canada, tell the Officer you are landing, s/he will give you a slip, go inside. Once inside, tell the Immigration Officer you are landing and hand over slip from outside officer along with passport and CoPR. Also advise officer you have a B4 form too. The officer will confirm address for PR Card and ask a few questions to probe for changes to marital status, dependents, etc and to confirm all the info on the CoPR. Then officer will ask your husband to sign his CoPR and the officer will stamp and sign it too. That's it for immigration.

Then, officer will direct you to Customs Officer to process B4. You let them know you just landed and hand over B4 form. They will read through it and stamp each page. Send you over to cashier to pick up your receipt and give you the stamped copy back. Since you are importing the car simultaneously, you'll need to fill out the RIV documentation that you'll need for registration also and your title.

Take a look at http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/leaving-the-us-to-land-in-canada-in-16-days-anyone-have-time-for-a-onceover-t105182.0.html;msg1474430#msg1474430 for the car specific instructions.
I love your memory haha!!!

I'm trying to figure out how to do the car thing, I'm annoyed with his bank but I'm gonna go talk to MY bank and see if there's something they can do. There's about 3400 left on the car. I've had some issues with credit cards in the past so I have NO idea if I'll get a loan at all. I may be able to since it's not a lot of money but who knows *shakes head* The car is the only very stressful part of it. His mom was thinking we'd be down for christmas ::) ehh not this year momma haha :)