MARCH 2015 OUTLAND APPLICATIONS

[jhen_mhing24]

Hi all, many of you might know this already but just for people who don't know, if your eCAS has been activated, you can download the APP called "Canada status checker" on your phone to check your status, it's pretty handy!

hello thanks for the info. I just install it, i wonder if the app is updated?

 

[benitaagogo]

hello thanks for the info. I just install it, i wonder if the app is updated?

The app was updated last year for the bugs, I think it just helps to log in the eCAS on phone like when we check the status online, whenever eCAS has been updated, we shall see it on the app as well.

 

[jhen_mhing24]

The app was updated last year for the bugs, I think it just helps to log in the eCAS on phone like when we check the status online, whenever eCAS has been updated, we shall see it on the app as well.

Ok thanks for sharing..... still waiting for my hubby's SA

 

[deweysmith]

What exactly would they be searching my bags for, just out of curiosity?

Stuff like anxious2015 mentioned… scrapbook-type stuff, a big collection of sentimental things… stuff you can't replace in Canada, or things you can use to "re-establish yourself." This was my officer's reasoning the one time I was refused entry.

My husband and I have been long distance for 3 years and I travel to Calgary very frequently from Boston (for a week or two every other month). I guess I'm just nervous because this will be my longest visit yet, and my first visit since submitting our application since my husband came here last visit instead of me going there. In the dozens of times I have flown to Calgary I have never been questioned beyond the 5 seconds of "why are you here?" "when will you leave?" but its always been for short visits. Is saying "I'm here for an extended visit with my husband" an acceptable answer? The complicated answer is that my mother-in-law isn't doing great and I want to spend more time with her and help him with her day to day care. Is it necessary or helpful if I offer that up, or will quality time with the hubs be sufficient?

I'm so nervous, I am sorry for the long posts.

Thanks, everyone!!

If you have established a pattern of compliance, I don't see it being an issue. "Extended visit" isn't the terminology I would use… I never volunteer information to an officer, I only answer what I am asked. The officer will see on your declaration card that you plan to stay for 150+ days and that will be the red flag, not your application, and not your answer of "I'm here to visit my husband." They will probably follow it up with "why so long?" and that I'm not telling you to withhold information, so that would be an appropriate time to tell them about your mother-in-law.

Their next question will probably be "what about work?" With everything I know about your situation, I think the officer's primary concern won't be over-staying, but working illegally. Make SURE you have documentation of your job expecting you back, and documentation of financial support. Something like a bank statement showing you have savings, or a note from your husband stating he will be financially supporting you. If he is picking you up at the airport, then that's less necessary, if they have concerns they can actually interview him if he's on the premises.

 

[vermas]

Received AOR2 e-mail from NDVO on 15 May 2015.

We have received your application for permanent residence in Canada and have created a file with the file number indicated above. Please quote this file number in all future correspondence with our office.

In order to expedite the processing of your application, we are requesting that you provide the following as soon as possible:

· Proof of payment of your Right of Permanent Resident Fee (landing fee) to our office in Mississauga or by your sponsor in Canada, if not already paid. Note: dependent children are not required to pay the Right of Permanent Resident Fee.

· Submission of police clearance certificates for you and all dependent family members who are 18 years or older, for time spent in any country for a period of 6 months or more, if not already submitted. Note: If you or your family members were under 18 years of age (16 years of age in certain jurisdictions) for the entire time you lived in a particular country, you do not need to provide a police certificate for that country.

Should I send them scanned copies of medical receipt and RPRF payment?

 

[swestenzweig]

I was starting to get nervous, as it seemed like I was the outlier on the timeline for SA out of Mississauga. However, after checking ECAS this morning, my status has been updated to "Decision Made." ECAS indicated a decision was made on May 12 and a letter sent out informing us of the decision. It's a bit strange that CIC sent this via regular mail (especially since AOR was sent via email), but I thought I've read from others here that CIC had some problems with email of late.

I've not received anything in the mail from CIC, but I'm guessing that there's reason to be relieved at this point, right?

 

[DanSlh]

I was starting to get nervous, as it seemed like I was the outlier on the timeline for SA out of Mississauga. However, after checking ECAS this morning, my status has been updated to "Decision Made." ECAS indicated a decision was made on May 12 and a letter sent out informing us of the decision. It's a bit strange that CIC sent this via regular mail (especially since AOR was sent via email), but I thought I've read from others here that CIC had some problems with email of late.

I've not received anything in the mail from CIC, but I'm guessing that there's reason to be relieved at this point, right?

There's a 8 days of delay since the date stated on the Ecas and you receive your e-mail.
Remeber we have a holiday today.

 

[swestenzweig]

There's a 8 days of delay since the date stated on the Ecas and you receive your e-mail.
Remeber we have a holiday today.

Brilliant! Thanks, DanSlh!

 

[sam2427]

Received AOR2 e-mail from NDVO on 15 May 2015.

We have received your application for permanent residence in Canada and have created a file with the file number indicated above. Please quote this file number in all future correspondence with our office.

In order to expedite the processing of your application, we are requesting that you provide the following as soon as possible:

· Proof of payment of your Right of Permanent Resident Fee (landing fee) to our office in Mississauga or by your sponsor in Canada, if not already paid. Note: dependent children are not required to pay the Right of Permanent Resident Fee.

· Submission of police clearance certificates for you and all dependent family members who are 18 years or older, for time spent in any country for a period of 6 months or more, if not already submitted. Note: If you or your family members were under 18 years of age (16 years of age in certain jurisdictions) for the entire time you lived in a particular country, you do not need to provide a police certificate for that country.

Should I send them scanned copies of medical receipt and RPRF payment?

I received the same email. My question is, I had submitted both documents with the application, then why are they asking it send again? Could it be that is is a system generated email which is generic for everybody irrespective of the missing documents or not?

 

[d_j_heckford]

I received the same email. My question is, I had submitted both documents with the application, then why are they asking it send again? Could it be that is is a system generated email which is generic for everybody irrespective of the missing documents or not?

If you take note it mentions If not already paid or submitted. So, if you submitted and paid and everything is complete, then you are good to go

 

[Sa3Sa3]

A question in case someone has done it or read about someone else who has done it.

What happens if I re do my medical test and sebd it to Paris VO before the first medical test expires?

Will they consider the second medical test expiration date when they issue the visa even if the first test is not expied yet or they will ignore the second test and issue tge visa expiration date based on the first medical test.

The idea is I want to give ourself enough time to plan for the landing trip and I don't want to be limited by the expiration time of the current medical test.

Will that work?
hope my question is clear

 

[d_j_heckford]

A question in case someone has done it or read about someone else who has done it.

What happens if I re do my medical test and sebd it to Paris VO before the first medical test expires?

Will they consider the second medical test expiration date when they issue the visa even if the first test is not expied yet or they will ignore the second test and issue tge visa expiration date based on the first medical test.

The idea is I want to give ourself enough time to plan for the landing trip and I don't want to be limited by the expiration time of the current medical test.

Will that work?
hope my question is clear

Unless CIC asks for you to do a re-medical, they can extend your current one if they so choose. Don't submit anything unless they ask you to. Save your money if you can.

 

[vermas]

I received the same email. My question is, I had submitted both documents with the application, then why are they asking it send again? Could it be that is is a system generated email which is generic for everybody irrespective of the missing documents or not?

Its generic mail. Still to be proactive and as a preventive step I have sent scanned copies of the PCC and RPRF recpt by e-mail.

 

[braveblade]

App received on march 17 and a or on Apr 22, but still no updates. Anyone in the the samwle boat?

 

[GurpreetDhadda]

App received on march 17 and a or on Apr 22, but still no updates. Anyone in the the samwle boat?

I am in the same boat, app received March 20 and AOR on Apr 24.