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Stumpedmom

Hero Member
Sep 16, 2010
541
14
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22/03/2011 Receivd CPC-M
AOR Received.
16/06/2011
File Transfer...
06/05/2011 Received in Buffalo, 06/2011 to Los Angeles
Med's Done....
12/10/2010
Interview........
waived...obviously cuz we got the PPR
Passport Req..
16/8/2011
VISA ISSUED...
24/8/2011 in our hands 8/29/2011
LANDED..........
3/9/2011
parker24 said:
I was looking at awor's transfers spreadsheet, (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqWjgVnQfJ9adFkxWHNTbm5qeHBBTEtYc2JfemJ1cWc#gid=0) the longest I see for LA is 89 days. But that's when Buffalo transferred them. That's why I started the spreadsheet to find out and help others figure out how long it might be.

As for the charges, considering he wasn't arrested or anything, I'd say he's okay. It's not like he killed someone or was a drug lord or anything LOL
I am not listed on the Spreadsheet for Transfer....

My application was sent to Buffalo in May 5, 2011, and sometime in May or June to LA. I did not find out until Aug that it had been transferred, and upon further investigation by my MP, found out that the original PPR was supposedly sent June 30, 2011...It was not very long from transfer to approval...now this is all before Buffalo closed so that likely has something to do with it...
 

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
mnikon1 said:
Hi parker24,

I was wondering if you could please add me to the LA spread sheet. Here is my info:

Application received: April 17, 2012
Days since application received: 133
Sponsorship approval: July 18, 2012
# of days since transferred to LA: 42
What state PR is from: Colorado

Thanks :)
Added! Welcome! :)
 

teeandmike

Full Member
Oct 21, 2011
23
0
california
Category........
Visa Office......
la
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
march 7 2012
Doc's Request.
none
AOR Received.
may 31 2012
File Transfer...
june 5 2012
Med's Done....
feb 25 2012
Interview........
none
Passport Req..
october 17 2012
VISA ISSUED...
nov 7/2012 received in mail nov 13
LANDED..........
dec 14 2012
Hi,just recieved a letter asking for the 490. rprf fee,where do i pay this,can i pay by credit card,and where do i sent the cop to.thanks.
 

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
teeandmike said:
Hi,just recieved a letter asking for the 490. rprf fee,where do i pay this,can i pay by credit card,and where do i sent the cop to.thanks.
Here is the link https://services3.cic.gc.ca/epayweb/Welcome.do?&lang=en

On the request for RPRF ( i was writting this wrong before) you should have a fax number or e-mail.
Send them a copy with the receipt.

And yes you can pay by credit card!
 

mnikon1

Newbie
Aug 29, 2012
4
0
Thanks for adding me ;) It is so nice to have other people here sharing the same experience. It makes it a bit easier. I do have a quick question. When I received my completed police clearance record I noticed there was a mistake made in my last name (r switched for a b). I figured my birthday and social security were correct, so I sent it in with my application hoping for the best. Does anyone here know if that will be a problem? Would you suggest requesting another police record just in case since it takes a whole 6 weeks?
 

simb

Hero Member
Apr 15, 2012
718
35
Ontario
Visa Office......
Mississauga
mnikon1 said:
Thanks for adding me ;) It is so nice to have other people here sharing the same experience. It makes it a bit easier. I do have a quick question. When I received my completed police clearance record I noticed there was a mistake made in my last name (r switched for a b). I figured my birthday and social security were correct, so I sent it in with my application hoping for the best. Does anyone here know if that will be a problem? Would you suggest requesting another police record just in case since it takes a whole 6 weeks?
welcome to the waiting forum...
i guess there would be no problem for a minor mistake for name ...you have your date of birth and social security correct. but if i would be on your place i would go for another fbi record because that takes a while. (to be on safer side...its better to spend $18 rather than waiting after they asked for it)
 

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
So I finally got through after calling about 15 times! I spoke with the nicest lady EVER!!! I wish I could always talk to her everytime I call. She was so professional and kind. She didnt give me the usual response of not having access to my file. Instead she opened my file and told me all that she could about it. I was told my file was forwarded to Los Angeles for final review so it will be another 60-90 days. I hope it's sooner than that but at least its something right? I have at least a time frame. And they said they have my medicals even though Ecas doesnt show it. There is movement!!!!!

I cant believe Im this excited about another potential 3 month wait but the news could be worse so I am happy

Have a nice weekend everyone!! Stay positive!
 

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
Nice to hear some news Happylaw. On ECAS does it show "in process" when you check it? I'm just curious.
 

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
Belinasha said:
Nice to hear some news Happylaw. On ECAS does it show "in process" when you check it? I'm just curious.
It does as of August 23rd! But it doesnt say anything about the medicals being received.
 

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
Well, you said they have them, so nothing to worry about. I just can't believe that a final review would take 60-90 days!!! YIKES! Ours went into in process on August 21, so maybe a bunch of our files are just waiting final review in LA. Good to know though!
 

simb

Hero Member
Apr 15, 2012
718
35
Ontario
Visa Office......
Mississauga
@ LA Visa Office
why are you taking more work loads by having a final review..Ottawa has done that ! just give the visa and copr man ! finish the work...
(and let us live a stress free life ;) )
 

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
Belinasha said:
Well, you said they have them, so nothing to worry about. I just can't believe that a final review would take 60-90 days!!! YIKES! Ours went into in process on August 21, so maybe a bunch of our files are just waiting final review in LA. Good to know though!
I am hoping that 60-90 days is a maximum range and not a minimum so I HOPE it will only take maybe a few weeks or a month. But that's just me hoping.
 

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
simb said:
@ LA Visa Office
why are you taking more work loads by having a final review..Ottawa has done that ! just give the visa and copr man ! finish the work...
(and let us live a stress free life ;) )
I have heard that the standard procedure is for Ottawa to transfer it to a US assigned visa office (in my case it's LA) so I HOPE that means they are transferring it for a CORP!!! I hope final review=automatic corp, fingers crossed! :)
 

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
happylaw said:
I am hoping that 60-90 days is a maximum range and not a minimum so I HOPE it will only take maybe a few weeks or a month. But that's just me hoping.
So far for us it's been about 21 days since going in process. I'm hoping for 30ish days
 

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:
So far for us it's been about 21 days since going in process. I'm hoping for 30ish days

All we can do is hope I guess. :/