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[ericibebe]

Ours was 15 days, but all apps are different. No way to tell for sure.

thank you for reply.my ecase showed in process on 4 July.really hope I can get ppr in 15 days too！

 

[limejuice_23]

Hello. I requested for GCMS notes last June and got it after a month. So far the notes are saying im pending for CRIM and SECURITY; but then they asked me to re-do my medical; so I did that and now it's almost a month since my re-med.

My question is, do you think I should request for another set of GCMS notes?

Thanks in advance for your reply

 

[limejuice_23]

Hello. I requested for GCMS notes last June and got it after a month. So far the notes are saying im pending for CRIM and SECURITY; but then they asked me to re-do my medical; so I did that and now it's almost a month since my re-med.

My question is, do you think I should request for another set of GCMS notes?

Thanks in advance for your reply

btw, my notes also say I passed eligibilty review and that they have recieved my pol clearance from abroad.

 

[melon82]

Hey guys, just wanted to ask those folks in here who were sponsored and came to Pearson International Airport in Toronto and went thru the CBSA officer and what did you guys experience, kind of questions they asked you, do u need anything specific other than your passport with your visa and your COPR?

Just wanna hear different views and opinions on that matter, Thank you so much and God Bless all.

Sincerely Alex

 

[bryanisip]

how long before I can get my option C printout from the mail?

 

[Awesomeg]

how long before I can get my option C printout from the mail?

One week... they are very fast....

 

[MarkandElvie]

Well my wife has been here in Canada with me since June 25th. She has settled oh so nicely into our house here just north of Toronto. After all the waiting from time we first applied to the day she landed here in Toronto, life has been oh so sweet. I just say to all of you who are waiting, though it seems that this process is never going, there is light and happiness at the end of this tunnel.

 

[truesmile]

Hey guys, just wanted to ask those folks in here who were sponsored and came to Pearson International Airport in Toronto and went thru the CBSA officer and what did you guys experience, kind of questions they asked you, do u need anything specific other than your passport with your visa and your COPR?

Just wanna hear different views and opinions on that matter, Thank you so much and God Bless all.

Sincerely Alex

Only two questions:
1 Who sponsored you?
2 Where are going to live?
"Welcome to Canada."

Took less than 10 minutes.

 

[Gumper]

OK fellow Manila applicants, my informal survey of those reporting in July 2013 showed that of the 27 who had received their visas the average time from PPR to visa received was FORTY days. Actual times varied from 2 to 86 days. Of course there are some who are still waiting after getting PPR, and some still without PPR but I thought this at least provides a reasonable barometer of what we can currently expect ...

 

[Awesomeg]

OK fellow Manila applicants, my informal survey of those reporting in July 2013 showed that of the 27 who had received their visas the average time from PPR to visa received was FORTY days. Actual times varied from 2 to 86 days. Of course there are some who are still waiting after getting PPR, and some still without PPR but I thought this at least provides a reasonable barometer of what we can currently expect ...

Doesn't look too bad.... thanks Gumper

 

[Edgehead78]

OK fellow Manila applicants, my informal survey of those reporting in July 2013 showed that of the 27 who had received their visas the average time from PPR to visa received was FORTY days. Actual times varied from 2 to 86 days. Of course there are some who are still waiting after getting PPR, and some still without PPR but I thought this at least provides a reasonable barometer of what we can currently expect ...

Good statistics Gumper.
I'm still shopping plane tickets hoping and to guess the best time to book. I noticed that Philippine airlines will downgrade its Canadian routes from modern boeing 777 to old airbus 340. I was really disappointed to see that as the old airbuses don't have individual in-flight entertainment units but only big screen like in the 80's.
I'm reconsidering my airline choice.

 

[Hwseyl]

Anybody know if the sponsor has to travel to canada with the immigrant when they land?

 

[Daantaat]

Anybody know if the sponsor has to travel to canada with the immigrant when they land?

No, the applicant can land on their own. You should probably meet them at the airport though! ;D

 

[Awesomeg]

Good statistics Gumper.
I'm still shopping plane tickets hoping and to guess the best time to book. I noticed that Philippine airlines will downgrade its Canadian routes from modern boeing 777 to old airbus 340. I was really disappointed to see that as the old airbuses don't have individual in-flight entertainment units but only big screen like in the 80's.
I'm reconsidering my airline choice.

Thank you for sharing the information.....
for a half a day in the air this is not acceptable...
I also will reconsider my options....

Do you know if that is effective immediately ???

 

[Gumper]

Good statistics Gumper.
I'm still shopping plane tickets hoping and to guess the best time to book. I noticed that Philippine airlines will downgrade its Canadian routes from modern boeing 777 to old airbus 340. I was really disappointed to see that as the old airbuses don't have individual in-flight entertainment units but only big screen like in the 80's.
I'm reconsidering my airline choice.

Thanks for the heads-up on that Edgehead, that's definitely a disappointment. Also my first choice to date. Unfortunately not too many alternatives at the same price point. Considering what our spouses have endured until now (and given the 'stiff upper lip nature of Filipinos) it may be one final small price to pay. I'm a bit more concerned about this CFO seminar now, a dumb little hurdle imposed by the money grubbing government.