+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

MARCH 2014 OUTLAND APPLICANTS

spaceexp

Hero Member
Oct 17, 2014
361
15
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna-->Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
received by CIC 12-03-2014
AOR Received.
10-04-2014
File Transfer...
01-05-2014
Med's Done....
03-02-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
19-11-2014 (IP 18-11-2014, mailed 03-12-2014)
VISA ISSUED...
30-12-2014 , then again 13-02-2015 (DM 03-01-2015, PP&CoPR received 06-01-2015, returned to Ottawa because of a mistake, received again on 16-02-2015)
LANDED..........
16-02-2015
"Your application for permanent residence in Canada has reached the final stage of processing. You must submit your passport(s) within 30 days of the date of this letter in order to finalize your application. "

Finally! I received this 2 days ago, sending my passport to Ottawa today, since I am currently in Canada!

Ecas was updated to "In process" today. Does this mean they will not request an interview?
 

spaceexp

Hero Member
Oct 17, 2014
361
15
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna-->Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
received by CIC 12-03-2014
AOR Received.
10-04-2014
File Transfer...
01-05-2014
Med's Done....
03-02-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
19-11-2014 (IP 18-11-2014, mailed 03-12-2014)
VISA ISSUED...
30-12-2014 , then again 13-02-2015 (DM 03-01-2015, PP&CoPR received 06-01-2015, returned to Ottawa because of a mistake, received again on 16-02-2015)
LANDED..........
16-02-2015
And please, anyone, I need some help. I am currently in Canada, so I will send my passport to Ottawa. I instructed the Vienna office so, and send them my Canadian address as mailing address.

My problem is with photos: " Add two (2) recent photographs of yourself, your spouse or common-law partner and dependent children (if applicable).

Follow the instructions provided in the section How to Complete the Forms of the application guide and in Appendix A: Photo Specifications. The application guides may be found on the CIC website at w w w.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/index.asp "

When I go to the link, I find numerous photo specifications. In general, the only difference is head, being 30-35 mm or 31-36 mm. Does anyone know which photo specifications should I use, I really want to send out my passport ASAP.

Thanks in advance!
 

AMJ

Hero Member
Mar 2, 2014
534
19
123
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Abu Dhabi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Med's Request
14.03.2014
Med's Done....
22.03.2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
09.11.2014
VISA ISSUED...
13.11.2014
LANDED..........
16.02.2015
spaceexp said:
When I go to the link, I find numerous photo specifications. In general, the only difference is head, being 30-35 mm or 31-36 mm. Does anyone know which photo specifications should I use, I really want to send out my passport ASAP.
* - measure between 25mm and 30mm from Chin to Crown
** - have a 35mm x 45mm finished size.
 

spaceexp

Hero Member
Oct 17, 2014
361
15
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna-->Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
received by CIC 12-03-2014
AOR Received.
10-04-2014
File Transfer...
01-05-2014
Med's Done....
03-02-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
19-11-2014 (IP 18-11-2014, mailed 03-12-2014)
VISA ISSUED...
30-12-2014 , then again 13-02-2015 (DM 03-01-2015, PP&CoPR received 06-01-2015, returned to Ottawa because of a mistake, received again on 16-02-2015)
LANDED..........
16-02-2015

spaceexp

Hero Member
Oct 17, 2014
361
15
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna-->Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
received by CIC 12-03-2014
AOR Received.
10-04-2014
File Transfer...
01-05-2014
Med's Done....
03-02-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
19-11-2014 (IP 18-11-2014, mailed 03-12-2014)
VISA ISSUED...
30-12-2014 , then again 13-02-2015 (DM 03-01-2015, PP&CoPR received 06-01-2015, returned to Ottawa because of a mistake, received again on 16-02-2015)
LANDED..........
16-02-2015
AMJ said:
* - measure between 25mm and 30mm from Chin to Crown
** - have a 35mm x 45mm finished size.
Do you also know do I need to send photographs of my spouse? He is my sponsor, Canadian citizen, so I am assuming there is no need...
 

AMJ

Hero Member
Mar 2, 2014
534
19
123
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Abu Dhabi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Med's Request
14.03.2014
Med's Done....
22.03.2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
09.11.2014
VISA ISSUED...
13.11.2014
LANDED..........
16.02.2015
spaceexp said:
Do you also know do I need to send photographs of my spouse? He is my sponsor, Canadian citizen, so I am assuming there is no need...
No !!!
 

spaceexp

Hero Member
Oct 17, 2014
361
15
Category........
Visa Office......
Vienna-->Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
received by CIC 12-03-2014
AOR Received.
10-04-2014
File Transfer...
01-05-2014
Med's Done....
03-02-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
19-11-2014 (IP 18-11-2014, mailed 03-12-2014)
VISA ISSUED...
30-12-2014 , then again 13-02-2015 (DM 03-01-2015, PP&CoPR received 06-01-2015, returned to Ottawa because of a mistake, received again on 16-02-2015)
LANDED..........
16-02-2015
Thank you so much, you have been very helpful. I don't know why am I so nervous, when this is the last step :D I guess I just don't want to make a mistake at the end :D

Thanks again!
 

Gumby749

Star Member
Jan 18, 2014
122
14
New Brunswick
Doc's Request.
NA
Nomination.....
NA
So, here's an interesting one... We got the visa and COPR as well as all our photos and supporting documents back from the Canadian Embassy in Manila (CEM) on 13 November via DHL. This morning I got an email from the telling me that the same had been sent via DHL and to expect their arrival soon.

So, the email telling me to expect the package came nearly two weeks after the package itself, which showed up completely unannounced about 3.5 weeks after DM. How odd.
 

O_guy

Hero Member
Aug 11, 2013
720
12
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Gumby749 said:
So, here's an interesting one... We got the visa and COPR as well as all our photos and supporting documents back from the Canadian Embassy in Manila (CEM) on 13 November via DHL. This morning I got an email from the telling me that the same had been sent via DHL and to expect their arrival soon.

So, the email telling me to expect the package came nearly two weeks after the package itself, which showed up completely unannounced about 3.5 weeks after DM. How odd.
I think CEM has different departments responsible for different stages of the application process. So perhaps the person who has emailed you to inform you of the upcoming package and the person who actually mailed it 3.5 weeks ago are in different departments.
 

yousuf-kochak

Newbie
Nov 20, 2014
6
0
hello dear,
I live in Ontario and submitted my application in March 2014 to sponsor my wife and son who live in Afghanistan, in July 2014 I received an email mentioned that my application has sent to NewDelhi India for further process . also Visa office (India) sent me an email as a confirmation of application in India but my Question is, Why I cant check the status of my application online ? if it is in process ?
anyone knows about this type of process please let me know
your consideration will be appreciated.
 

O_guy

Hero Member
Aug 11, 2013
720
12
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
yousuf-kochak said:
hello dear,
I live in Ontario and submitted my application in March 2014 to sponsor my wife and son who live in Afghanistan, in July 2014 I received an email mentioned that my application has sent to NewDelhi India for further process . also Visa office (India) sent me an email as a confirmation of application in India but my Question is, Why I cant check the status of my application online ? if it is in process ?
anyone knows about this type of process please let me know
your consideration will be appreciated.
You can go on ECAS to check the process of your application. The link is www.cic.gc.ca/english

If you have difficulty with it, send me private message.
 

yousuf-kochak

Newbie
Nov 20, 2014
6
0
yes dear,
I cant check the status of my application that's why I asked how can I check it. shows this msg ( we were unable to .........)
 

O_guy

Hero Member
Aug 11, 2013
720
12
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
yousuf-kochak said:
yes dear,
I cant check the status of my application that's why I asked how can I check it. shows this msg ( we were unable to .........)
At first, I thought you didn't go to the right website. Okay, now I understand that is not the problem. Are you sure you put all the right information inthe website? First, you have to select "Sponsor", then you have to select "Sponsoring spouse outside Canada", and then make sure to use the File Number + the applicant's name and date of birth. If you are using the sponsor's name and date of birth, use the sponsor's UCI number (NOT the file number).
 

yousuf-kochak

Newbie
Nov 20, 2014
6
0
Check your application status
Please note that some citizenship applicants are currently experiencing technical difficulties with our e-Client Application Status online tool. We are working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, you may refer to the processing times web page for an estimate of how long it may take to process your application. Thank you for your patience.

The check your application status tool allows some CIC clients to securely view the status of their immigration and/or citizenship application(s) online, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; anytime, anywhere.

Applicants that are not eligible to use the check your application status tool can use processing times as a guide to determine how long it can take to process their application.

Answer the following questions to determine which tools are available to you.
 

BunnyB

Star Member
May 6, 2014
88
4
Category........
Visa Office......
HK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 26 2014
Doc's Request.
received procedural fairness letter
AOR Received.
May 06 2014 , AOR2 Jun 03 2014
File Transfer...
May 08 2014
Med's Done....
Feb 22 2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
Aug 28, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
Sept 30, 2014
LANDED..........
01 Dec 2014
An update here. We have landed in Toronto on December 01, Children went to reception centre and registered for school today, starting school next Wed. Everything went smoothly and everyone is so nice. We are very happy.