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tanoshi said:
Maybe you can try fill GCMS as TruongAn mention earlier to see what they are doing with your file so you have more ideas why you have to wait so long?

Link below:
http://www.cic.gc.ca /english/ department /atip/ pia-global. asp

Hope this help!

Would GCMS delay the PR application processing time?
Any idea?
 
molson said:
Would GCMS delay the PR application processing time?
Any idea?

No, if you order only for the "Electronic Notes", it will not have any effect on the processing of the application. However if you ask them for the whole Visa file, it may delay processing.
 
Hi Seniors,

I need some advise. I have seen activity on my return package from Buffalo. It says

2012/01/10 23:05 MONTREAL Item processed at postal facility

Please advise what is happening. I had sent my passport to buffalo and I cant understand how my package is in Montreal.

They had only received my passport my passport on 9 Jan and its already on its way back.

I am becoming a little nervous. Please advise. Thank you
 
AINP App said:
Hi Seniors,

I need some advise. I have seen activity on my return package from Buffalo. It says

2012/01/10 23:05 MONTREAL Item processed at postal facility

Please advise what is happening. I had sent my passport to buffalo and I cant understand how my package is in Montreal.

They had only received my passport my passport on 9 Jan and its already on its way back.

I am becoming a little nervous. Please advise. Thank you

Might be wrong address or missing any documents? You should contact courier right a way to figure out what happen.
 
I had called the postal service they said Montreal is the central processing unit. But I never saw Montreal on my passport package that was sent to buffalo on 5 jan 2012.

The return package only reads Montreal. I know Fort Erie doesn't stamp Visas in a day.

Please share with me if your return package details ever read MONTREAL.

Thanks Tanoshi
 
AINP App said:
I had called the postal service they said Montreal is the central processing unit. But I never saw Montreal on my passport package that was sent to buffalo on 5 jan 2012.

The return package only reads Montreal. I know Fort Erie doesn't stamp Visas in a day.

Please share with me if your return package details ever read MONTREAL.

Thanks Tanoshi

Have you checked again your mailing and return address? is it correct? From mine, it's Fort Erie and Stone Creek (if I not remember wrong name). Nothing related to Montreal. By the way, which courier are you using? return package should be Canada Post Xpresspost - Prepaid
 
AINP App said:
I had called the postal service they said Montreal is the central processing unit. But I never saw Montreal on my passport package that was sent to buffalo on 5 jan 2012.

The return package only reads Montreal. I know Fort Erie doesn't stamp Visas in a day.

Please share with me if your return package details ever read MONTREAL.

Thanks Tanoshi

could be a system bug from canada post
 
sraheem86 said:
Hey Sinpguy...
I haven't landed myself yet, but have helped numerous friends land by driving them to Niagara or just going with them in the bus.

First, you need to land either with your wife or before... So you better make that trip to the border before she comes.

If your friend is driving you, that's better and more convenient, you may follow what Tanoshi told and go to Peace Bridge and make a U-turn. Peace Bridge is at the Fort Erie - Buffalo border. However, keep in mind, that if you miss the U-turn by mistake, you'll end up at the American side. You have to explain the American Border officials that you came for landing and do not wish to enter US. The Americans will give you a letter refusing entry into US (assuming you don't have US visa) and send you back to Canada. This is normal, but, in the future if you are planning to apply for a US visit visa, you have to declare 'every time you were declined entry into the United States on their form'. So if your friend doesn't have US visa or is not a citizen, you want to avoid troubling your friend with this hassle. (A friend of mine had 2 'refusal of entry' letters from the US side, he had a tough time in his interview for US visa, though was granted one. He also had a tough time entering US for the first time after getting his visa and getting his I-94)

I agree Rainbow Bridge is busy, it's right in front of the falls!! But if you go there at night or early morning, it should be fairly free. You can take a Bus to Niagara falls, ON or ask you friend to drive you there.. Then, WALK across the bridge and enjoy the amazing sight ;). Go to the American side, and come back walking. Atleast 3 of my friends have done their landing by walking back. The Rainbow bridge is open to Pedestrians crossing the border. The toll for Pedestrians is 50cents (so make sure you have change). If you avoid rush hours, this process will only take you about half an hour.

Thanks Sraheem for ur entore long message.. It helped me .. So in my case I have to do it before she lands.. I hope they have a good communication enough between the offices so that if I land on thrusday night and if she land on friday noon they will share the info between themm..

So I will do as u said .. reach there around 10 at night .. Hopefully that shold be a off peak... Did u say it workd 24 hours.??

one more question.. do you think there is any problem landing in toronto border eventhough I am a sinp nominee??

By the way i hope you get yours sooon
 
Thank u for ur quick respond. My status is medical result received, do you think they will require fingerprint at this stage? If I send my finger print now, may be delay their processing time on my file? but if I wait until the status changed to in process, and then they ask for finger print, that means I waste too much time while I am waiting, right? Pls give me some suggestion. Thanks a million!


Rossei said:
For PR, submitting a police certificate from your home country is a regular requirement.

Re: RCMP Fingerprint Checks, I agree with what TRUONGAN said even though I don't know to what extent it can be fact. Anyway, I know of 2 reasons that may make CIC ask for Fingerprint checks:
  • If you entered Canada before age of 18
  • If you are a national of some "listed" countries or stayed/visited some of them before applying for PR
By "listed", I meant the countries that are politically unstable or potential threat to North America (according to US/Canada). No offence, but that's reality. I've listed some of those countries in Students/Visitors section of this forum.
 
sraheem86 said:
No, if you order only for the "Electronic Notes", it will not have any effect on the processing of the application. However if you ask them for the whole Visa file, it may delay processing.
Thanks Sraheem86!
 
raj84 said:
My Ecas:
Application recieved
medical recieved
started processing on xxxx

Thanks alot to everybody for your suggestions on my case.I really appreciate your support.
No matter how long we have waited, PPR is inevitable my friend, it will come very soon. Trust in God.
 
sinpguy said:
Thanks Sraheem for ur entore long message.. It helped me .. So in my case I have to do it before she lands.. I hope they have a good communication enough between the offices so that if I land on thrusday night and if she land on friday noon they will share the info between themm..

So I will do as u said .. reach there around 10 at night .. Hopefully that shold be a off peak... Did u say it workd 24 hours.??

one more question.. do you think there is any problem landing in toronto border eventhough I am a sinp nominee??

By the way i hope you get yours sooon
Your welcome, yes it's 24 hours...!

I'm not sure if it's an issue if you are landing in a province which is not nominating you. I don't think it should be, because many people land while coming from their home countries at the airport itself, and international flights land mostly in Toronto or Vancouver, that doesn't mean all the immigrants are landing in Ontario or BC?
I think you need to satisfy the Immigration officer that you intend to stay in your nominating province. An ongoing ticket to SK would work I guess? Just my opinion...
 
Rossei said:
I'm pretty confident that you don't have to land first. Confirm it to avoid unnecessary trips to border.

I was wrong predicting it; it clearly states in the CoPR letter/instruction that:

ORDER OF LANDING FOR FAMILIES
There are 2 options for family landings. Whichever option you choose, it's important to remember that the principal applicant must always be the first landed.

Option A: The entire family (including the principal applicant) lands together. If you choose this option, all family members must land at the same time and at the same POE.

Option B: The principal applicant lands first alone. The dependents may then follow the principal applicant at a later date provided their visas remain valid.
 
could someone please tell me how long is it taking to get PPR after ecas status changed to "medical results have been received"?
 
sabii said:
could someone please tell me how long is it taking to get PPR after ecas status changed to "medical results have been received"?


Lol... No one knows...