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MARCH 2014 OUTLAND APPLICANTS

soblue3

Hero Member
Apr 13, 2014
334
26
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
File Transfer...
07-04-2014
Interview........
20-06-2014 denied Nov 1, 2014 application for appeal sent nov 15, 2014
Passport Req..
blue book received march 2015
Obronibini said:
did you request the note like I suggested ? Just hang in there and keep praying
Ah i just send a form for consent of release of info to my husband today. As soon as he gets it done i will do the rest to get the notes. Thanks Obronibini i am also praying.
 

soblue3

Hero Member
Apr 13, 2014
334
26
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
File Transfer...
07-04-2014
Interview........
20-06-2014 denied Nov 1, 2014 application for appeal sent nov 15, 2014
Passport Req..
blue book received march 2015
mikeymyke said:
Hey guys, got my first GCMS notes today, good news is my wife passed her medical, I haven't told her yet, but I'm sure she will be thrilled considering she's super paranoid about her health, even though she's young and healthy.

There's also some notes by the VO, wonder what it means?

Hope this file.
Oh i think its a good sign if they are shredding the documents...like all the proof...i hope you get your approval soon.
 
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mikeymyke

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soblue3 said:
Oh i think its a good sign if they are shredding the documents...like all the proof...i hope you get your approval soon.
Thanks a lot! I'm not sure its a good sign or not, because that update happened on the same day I got AOR #1, in Misissisauga. I don't know how they can decide to shred the extra stuff when it hasn't gotten to Singapore VO. How are things going with your file? Did you get a decision yet?
 

pinay_G

Star Member
May 16, 2013
102
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20 March 2014 ( received app by stephanie at mail room March 21 2014
AOR Received.
29 March 2014
File Transfer...
1 April 2014
Med's Done....
05 March 2014
ecas is working now but nothing change, still theysame application received.
 
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mikeymyke

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Honestly I think ecas sucks, GCMS is way better. It's only $5, sure it isn't free, but its way more detailed than the typical "Medical results have been received" message you get everyday :D
 

Obronibini

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Jul 20, 2013
590
19
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-03-2014 (Received as per tracking 21-03-2013)
AOR Received.
29-04-2014
File Transfer...
30-04-2014
Passport Req..
04-08-2014
soblue3 said:
Ah i just send a form for consent of release of info to my husband today. As soon as he gets it done i will do the rest to get the notes. Thanks Obronibini i am also praying.
I think it should be the other way round , your husband should fill that out sign and scan it to you so that you order the note on his behalf . Select email to recieve it as that seem Better and easier for them , we just did that few days ago and we have 21 days more to get it . All the best
 

Obronibini

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Jul 20, 2013
590
19
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-03-2014 (Received as per tracking 21-03-2013)
AOR Received.
29-04-2014
File Transfer...
30-04-2014
Passport Req..
04-08-2014
mikeymyke said:
Honestly I think ecas sucks, GCMS is way better. It's only $5, sure it isn't free, but its way more detailed than the typical "Medical results have been received" message you get everyday :D
congrats on getting your first note, we are waiting for ours soon. We are hoping for something good and detailed .
 

Obronibini

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Jul 20, 2013
590
19
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-03-2014 (Received as per tracking 21-03-2013)
AOR Received.
29-04-2014
File Transfer...
30-04-2014
Passport Req..
04-08-2014
mikeymyke said:
Honestly I think ecas sucks, GCMS is way better. It's only $5, sure it isn't free, but its way more detailed than the typical "Medical results have been received" message you get everyday :D
How long did it take to get your notes from the time you requested it?
 

soblue3

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Apr 13, 2014
334
26
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
File Transfer...
07-04-2014
Interview........
20-06-2014 denied Nov 1, 2014 application for appeal sent nov 15, 2014
Passport Req..
blue book received march 2015
mikeymyke said:
Thanks a lot! I'm not sure its a good sign or not, because that update happened on the same day I got AOR #1, in Misissisauga. I don't know how they can decide to shred the extra stuff when it hasn't gotten to Singapore VO. How are things going with your file? Did you get a decision yet?
well i think if they are shredding stuff then most likely they dont need it so maybe it means you have enough proof. it would make sense to me. I think they would not shred it if they thought it was needed for an appeal or something. Who knows i am just getting more confused with cic methodology lol. With me things are still the same ...no news at all...on ecas all it says application received on april 10th and medical received....i will send request for caips tomorrow most likely. I wish i send for it before the interview but had no idea it was going to be so fast as there was no indication on ecas.
 

soblue3

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Apr 13, 2014
334
26
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
04-04-2014
File Transfer...
07-04-2014
Interview........
20-06-2014 denied Nov 1, 2014 application for appeal sent nov 15, 2014
Passport Req..
blue book received march 2015
Obronibini said:
I think it should be the other way round , your husband should fill that out sign and scan it to you so that you order the note on his behalf . Select email to recieve it as that seem Better and easier for them , we just did that few days ago and we have 21 days more to get it . All the best
yes he is sending me the signed consent form...i send it to him first because he did not know where to find it so he just has to fill it out and scan and email it back to me.
 

atrivera

Full Member
Mar 3, 2014
39
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-03-2014
AOR Received.
28-03-2014, SA received 22-04-2014
File Transfer...
30-04-2014
Med's Done....
17-01-2014
VISA ISSUED...
18-07-2014
LANDED..........
28-07-2014
Hi Guys!

I got an email from my VO today, Ottawa. Does this mean they have waived my passport request? Does anyone know what this means in terms of processing, or have received any email like this?

Dear Applicant,
We are in possession of your original passport (XXXXXXXX) which we do not require.
We are preparing to return it to you but would like to offer you the option of using Canada Post's Xpresspost service.
Please follow the instructions which are attached to this email should you like to chose this option.
Alternatively, your passport will be sent by regular mail.
We await your reply before taking actions.
Regards,

SW5436
Case Processing Centre – Ottawa | Centre de traitement des demandes – Ottawa
Citizenship and Immigration Canada | Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada
219 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 | 219 avenue Laurier Ouest Ottawa ON K1A 1L1
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
 

rhcohen2014

VIP Member
Apr 6, 2014
4,935
185
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 17, 2014
Doc's Request.
April 11, 2014
AOR Received.
May 8, 2014
File Transfer...
May 9, 2014
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
Nov 15, 2013
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
July 15, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
July 25, 2014/ received August 1, 2014
LANDED..........
August 29, 2014
atrivera said:
Hi Guys!

I got an email from my VO today, Ottawa. Does this mean they have waived my passport request? Does anyone know what this means in terms of processing, or have received any email like this?

Dear Applicant,
We are in possession of your original passport (XXXXXXXX) which we do not require.
We are preparing to return it to you but would like to offer you the option of using Canada Post's Xpresspost service.
Please follow the instructions which are attached to this email should you like to chose this option.
Alternatively, your passport will be sent by regular mail.
We await your reply before taking actions.
Regards,

SW5436
Case Processing Centre – Ottawa | Centre de traitement des demandes – Ottawa
Citizenship and Immigration Canada | Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada
219 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 | 219 avenue Laurier Ouest Ottawa ON K1A 1L1
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
no i don't think so. OTtawa doesn't seem to be a visa office that requires physical passports for passport requests. Generally, if a passport is requested from Ottawa, then they request copies of the pages, not the physical document. It sounds to me like they figured out they shouldn't have it, and want to return it to you. How did Ottawa obtain your physical passport?
 

Zarilenth

Hero Member
Oct 18, 2013
884
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Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-01-2014
File Transfer...
07-03-2014
Med's Done....
01-04-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-06-2014; COPR received 27-06-2014
LANDED..........
30-07-2014
atrivera said:
Hi Guys!

I got an email from my VO today, Ottawa. Does this mean they have waived my passport request? Does anyone know what this means in terms of processing, or have received any email like this?

Dear Applicant,
We are in possession of your original passport (XXXXXXXX) which we do not require.
We are preparing to return it to you but would like to offer you the option of using Canada Post's Xpresspost service.
Please follow the instructions which are attached to this email should you like to chose this option.
Alternatively, your passport will be sent by regular mail.
We await your reply before taking actions.
Regards,

SW5436
Case Processing Centre – Ottawa | Centre de traitement des demandes – Ottawa
Citizenship and Immigration Canada | Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada
219 Laurier Avenue West Ottawa ON K1A 1L1 | 219 avenue Laurier Ouest Ottawa ON K1A 1L1
Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada
Did you send in your physical passport with your application?? Ottawa will never ask for your passport as American's don't need a physical visa. They may ask for a scanned copy, and you'll just get your Copy of PR in the mail.
 

atrivera

Full Member
Mar 3, 2014
39
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Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
05-03-2014
AOR Received.
28-03-2014, SA received 22-04-2014
File Transfer...
30-04-2014
Med's Done....
17-01-2014
VISA ISSUED...
18-07-2014
LANDED..........
28-07-2014
Thanks for the speedy response Zarilenth and Rhcohen2014.

I sent in my physical passport because I saw on one of these forums that sometimes Ottawa requests the physical passport. I thought it would save time if I just sent the my passport with my PR application. I already have a visitors visa and passport card, so I could do without the passport book. I'm assuming the visa officer just scanned my passport into the system and is sending it back? ( not gonna lie, I also wanted a counter-foil ) . lol
 

Zarilenth

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Oct 18, 2013
884
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Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-01-2014
File Transfer...
07-03-2014
Med's Done....
01-04-2014
VISA ISSUED...
23-06-2014; COPR received 27-06-2014
LANDED..........
30-07-2014
atrivera said:
Thanks for the speedy response Zarilenth and Rhcohen2014.

I sent in my physical passport because I saw on one of these forums that sometimes Ottawa requests the physical passport. I thought it would save time if I just sent the my passport with my PR application. I already have a visitors visa and passport card, so I could do without the passport book. I'm assuming the visa officer just scanned my passport into the system and is sending it back? ( not gonna lie, I also wanted a counter-foil ) . lol
Oh! Well I guess that's a good thing - it shows they've gotten to your application. I wonder if that means they're not going to request a copy of your passport.. given they are sending back the actual one!