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CanadianJeepGuy

Champion Member
Jun 24, 2012
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Visa Office......
Manila
NOC Code......
N/A
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-05-2012; "In Process" 26-04-2013
Doc's Request.
docs and pics resent 04-09-2012
AOR Received.
16-08-2012 (Unofficial. Received email missing docs)
File Transfer...
09-10-2012
Med's Request
April 14th 2013
Med's Done....
Dec 2011; re-med May 06 2013
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
May 06 2013
VISA ISSUED...
May 27 2013
LANDED..........
June 15th 2013
Just checked Ecas and it has changed from "In Process" to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK4fJhbRL1g
 

scos

Champion Member
Jun 11, 2012
1,026
48
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
2012-08-01
AOR Received.
2012-10-16
Med's Request
2013-05-02
Med's Done....
2013-05-07
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
2013-05-02, In-Process: 2013-06-04, Decision Made: 2013-07-25
VISA ISSUED...
2013-07-30
LANDED..........
2013-08-18
Luckyman said:
OK guys...just woke up, thanks for all the input.....I need to do something, that's clear, not just for me, but for all of us.

To clarify CJG and Steph...10 visa shipments had garbled contents, DHL had to open to make an effort to identify all erroneous packages. To be honest, I'd rather them do it than CEM at this point. Our package would also have our original marriage certificate as well as other original documents that are not replaceable, and are a major keepsakes for my wife and I.

Spent all night trying to contact the embassy to no avail!!
They won't answer emails, phone calls, emergency phone number calls, anything!!
Sent several emails to MP and will be going there later....in the meantime

How would you guys suggest I contact the media as suggested?
And CJG, can you provide me with the email address of the supervisor?
Thanks BCGirl, I've noted that email too.

I want to arm myself with every single email I can to provide my MP with, as I'm pretty sure he won't make efforts to call at Local time 6pm = 8am Phils time.......and.....pretty sure his calls will be ignored also.

Any help you guys want to give....will most definitely help all of us....Thanks all!
For the media I think I would pick any (or all) of the stories Kenney has put in the media lately (lots of them posted on here) and contact the author(s). I would then explain how Kenney has messed up the system and provide your case as evidence. Then say that on top of the 10 directly affected by this mess-up, you are a member of an on-line forum with hundreds of others who are also getting long waits, poor service, etc. I would then tell them THAT is the real story and that we are all sick of seeing the media parroting the government line.

Yeah, that would be nice...

Then the next day we can see the headline "Jason Kenney Institutes Innovative New Spousal Matching Service"... ;D
 

Steph C

VIP Member
Nov 11, 2009
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App. Filed.......
April 30 2012
Doc's Request.
N/A
File Transfer...
Sep 27 2012
Med's Request
April 15 2013 (re-med)
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
March 18 2013
VISA ISSUED...
May 22 2013
LANDED..........
June 6 2013
CanadianJeepGuy said:
Just checked Ecas and it has changed from "In Process" to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OK4fJhbRL1g
Really??? My ECAS says this: http://youtu.be/PSKQ3ZNQ_O8?t=17s
 

Tagum-N.B.

Champion Member
Jan 11, 2013
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manila
Job Offer........
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App. Filed.......
11-01-2012
AOR Received.
manila 20-03-2012 in process july1, 2013
IELTS Request
remeds request july11 remed complete july17-aug 1
VISA ISSUED...
AUGUST 31.2013
LANDED..........
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
I spent the day here trying to fix my RED FLAGS but they seem to be turning into BOMBS
 

Tagum-N.B.

Champion Member
Jan 11, 2013
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App. Filed.......
11-01-2012
AOR Received.
manila 20-03-2012 in process july1, 2013
IELTS Request
remeds request july11 remed complete july17-aug 1
VISA ISSUED...
AUGUST 31.2013
LANDED..........
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
SPEXIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Party at CEM RCBC buiding Makati "EYES WIDE SHUT" bring your own mask
 

GoonerClank

Hero Member
Apr 14, 2013
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Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
15-03-2013
File Transfer...
11-04-2013
Med's Done....
24-01-2013 (Expires 24-02-2014)
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
04-09-2013<br />DM: 23-01-2014<br />COPR expires: 20-02-2014
VISA ISSUED...
Visa Issued: 24-01-2014
LANDED..........
15-02-2014
scos said:
For the media I think I would pick any (or all) of the stories Kenney has put in the media lately (lots of them posted on here) and contact the author(s). I would then explain how Kenney has messed up the system and provide your case as evidence. Then say that on top of the 10 directly affected by this mess-up, you are a member of an on-line forum with hundreds of others who are also getting long waits, poor service, etc. I would then tell them THAT is the real story and that we are all sick of seeing the media parroting the government line.

Yeah, that would be nice...

Then the next day we can see the headline "Jason Kenney Institutes Innovative New Spousal Matching Service"... ;D
I would also cc the liberal critic and the NDP critic on the emails.

I told my wife about your story and she is really sorry for you too.
 

Steph C

VIP Member
Nov 11, 2009
3,052
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Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 30 2012
Doc's Request.
N/A
File Transfer...
Sep 27 2012
Med's Request
April 15 2013 (re-med)
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
March 18 2013
VISA ISSUED...
May 22 2013
LANDED..........
June 6 2013
Tagum-N.B. said:
SPEXIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Party at CEM RCBC buiding Makati "EYES WIDE SHUT" bring your own mask
I have a few of those masks.. bought in Venice at the same store as Nicole Kidman :p
 

scos

Champion Member
Jun 11, 2012
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Manila
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
2012-08-01
AOR Received.
2012-10-16
Med's Request
2013-05-02
Med's Done....
2013-05-07
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
2013-05-02, In-Process: 2013-06-04, Decision Made: 2013-07-25
VISA ISSUED...
2013-07-30
LANDED..........
2013-08-18
Steph C said:
I have a few of those masks.. bought in Venice at the same store as Nicole Kidman :p
They sell Nicole Kidman there? Cool! :p
 

scos

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Jun 11, 2012
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
2012-08-01
AOR Received.
2012-10-16
Med's Request
2013-05-02
Med's Done....
2013-05-07
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
2013-05-02, In-Process: 2013-06-04, Decision Made: 2013-07-25
VISA ISSUED...
2013-07-30
LANDED..........
2013-08-18

Tagum-N.B.

Champion Member
Jan 11, 2013
2,231
47
Category........
Visa Office......
manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-01-2012
AOR Received.
manila 20-03-2012 in process july1, 2013
IELTS Request
remeds request july11 remed complete july17-aug 1
VISA ISSUED...
AUGUST 31.2013
LANDED..........
SEPTEMBER 25, 2013
Steph C said:
I have a few of those masks.. bought in Venice at the same store as Nicole Kidman :p
\so you are all ready for the new immigration rules for spouses
 

scos

Champion Member
Jun 11, 2012
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Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
2012-08-01
AOR Received.
2012-10-16
Med's Request
2013-05-02
Med's Done....
2013-05-07
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
2013-05-02, In-Process: 2013-06-04, Decision Made: 2013-07-25
VISA ISSUED...
2013-07-30
LANDED..........
2013-08-18
Tagum-N.B. said:
\so you are all ready for the new immigration rules for spouses
Deportation for not doing the dishes to reduce marriage fraud?
 

scos

Champion Member
Jun 11, 2012
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Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
2012-08-01
AOR Received.
2012-10-16
Med's Request
2013-05-02
Med's Done....
2013-05-07
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
2013-05-02, In-Process: 2013-06-04, Decision Made: 2013-07-25
VISA ISSUED...
2013-07-30
LANDED..........
2013-08-18
Tagum-N.B. said:
\so you are all ready for the new immigration rules for spouses
Deportation for farting in bed to reduce marriage fraud?
 

scos

Champion Member
Jun 11, 2012
1,026
48
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
2012-08-01
AOR Received.
2012-10-16
Med's Request
2013-05-02
Med's Done....
2013-05-07
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
2013-05-02, In-Process: 2013-06-04, Decision Made: 2013-07-25
VISA ISSUED...
2013-07-30
LANDED..........
2013-08-18
Tagum-N.B. said:
\so you are all ready for the new immigration rules for spouses
Deportation for watching every talent show on TV to reduce marriage fraud?
 

scos

Champion Member
Jun 11, 2012
1,026
48
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
2012-08-01
AOR Received.
2012-10-16
Med's Request
2013-05-02
Med's Done....
2013-05-07
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
2013-05-02, In-Process: 2013-06-04, Decision Made: 2013-07-25
VISA ISSUED...
2013-07-30
LANDED..........
2013-08-18
Tagum-N.B. said:
\so you are all ready for the new immigration rules for spouses
Tell us, we need to KNOW!!!!
 

Steph C

VIP Member
Nov 11, 2009
3,052
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Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 30 2012
Doc's Request.
N/A
File Transfer...
Sep 27 2012
Med's Request
April 15 2013 (re-med)
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
March 18 2013
VISA ISSUED...
May 22 2013
LANDED..........
June 6 2013
scos said:
Deportation for watching every talent show on TV to reduce marriage fraud?
Now you're talking