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Mrs.Fernandez

Full Member
Jan 25, 2016
24
0
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I submitted my application back in October 17/15 via Canada Post and when I check the tracking number, it was received (with signature) on October 20/15 .. however, as of today's date (April 4/16), I have not received any letters and/or emails stating AOR .. and I have been calling CIC call center for the past 2 weeks and I cannot get through to a live agent due to "higher than usual call volumes".. and the automated system hangs up on me - doesn't even put me on a hold queue anymore.
How long do I have to wait for an AOR ?
It's going to be 6 months on this April 17th.. I don't even know if the right person/company has my application. Anyone could have signed for the package and not returned it if It was delivered to the wrong address.
 

JJ628

Hero Member
Jun 30, 2015
301
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Bogota
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 17th, 2016
Doc's Request.
July 13th, 2016
AOR Received.
Mar 17th, 2016
File Transfer...
SA: Mar-22-2016 / AOR2: Apr-05-2016
Med's Request
Aug - 22 - 2016
Passport Req..
Aug - 22 - 2016
VISA ISSUED...
Sept - 21 -2017
Hey Mra. Fernandez,
Try logging on ECAS with your receipt number and the sponsor's information, depending on the sponsor's information it might ask both last names.
Hope it works!
 

Mrs.Fernandez

Full Member
Jan 25, 2016
24
0
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I don't have a receipt number (IMM 5401). I don't have anything from CIC yet.
I am unable to check on line for anything.
That's why I'm saying that I have not received not even an AOR.
 

buonqua

Hero Member
Jun 9, 2013
267
12
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
March 16,2016
AOR Received.
May 4, 2016
File Transfer...
May 12, 2016
Med's Done....
February 19,2016
6 months or 180 days is way too long. I think longest would be 60 days.

Something is not right.

You can submit an online form asking about your application.

Go to check application processing time on CIC website. It will tell you wait their wait time is and if it's more than that
there is a form you can fill out online to enquire about your application.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp
 

km9203

Hero Member
Aug 9, 2015
670
101
Med's Done....
Sent with app
buonqua said:
6 months or 180 days is way too long. I think longest would be 60 days.

Something is not right.

You can submit an online form asking about your application.

Go to check application processing time on CIC website. It will tell you wait their wait time is and if it's more than that
there is a form you can fill out online to enquire about your application.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/web-form.asp
That should be true as you're meant to get in within 4 months but I applied July 2015 and only got AOR in February 2016 as did loads of other people who applied in July 2015.
 

Mrs.Fernandez

Full Member
Jan 25, 2016
24
0
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I recently changed jobs and my lawyer submitted my employment letter to CIC and along with that inquired about my application.. he should get an answer within 10 business days.
Some people have said that sometimes they don't even send you an AOR..
I don't care if I have to wait the required 26 months for an answer, all I want to know is that they received my application.
And yes, almost 6 months for an AOR is crazy long! It's making me think that it was sent to the wrong place and it wasn't returned to me.
I'm getting really nervous.
 

Mrs.Fernandez

Full Member
Jan 25, 2016
24
0
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
The processing time for application is 26 months -
ALL I want as of now is AOR.. and almost 6 months and nothing has been received.
?
I have no AOR!
 

JJ628

Hero Member
Jun 30, 2015
301
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Bogota
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Feb 17th, 2016
Doc's Request.
July 13th, 2016
AOR Received.
Mar 17th, 2016
File Transfer...
SA: Mar-22-2016 / AOR2: Apr-05-2016
Med's Request
Aug - 22 - 2016
Passport Req..
Aug - 22 - 2016
VISA ISSUED...
Sept - 21 -2017
Mrs.Fernandez said:
I don't have a receipt number (IMM 5401). I don't have anything from CIC yet.
I am unable to check on line for anything.
That's why I'm saying that I have not received not even an AOR.
When you paid for the application online it gives you a receipt number. Use that number, with sponsor's information.
 

Mrs.Fernandez

Full Member
Jan 25, 2016
24
0
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
@JJ628 I am the sponsor in this case.. and that receipt number from the online application payment does not work.
 

wssun

Hero Member
Sep 18, 2014
266
2
Category........
Visa Office......
OTTAWA
NOC Code......
1223
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
30-01-2014
AOR Received.
03-03-2014
Med's Request
07-02-2015
Med's Done....
09-02-2015
Passport Req..
26-03-2015
LANDED..........
17-04-2015
I submitted in Nov and nothing yet as well. Seems like there is a delay for Oct and Nov applicants. You r not the only one
 

gabba50

Hero Member
Mar 16, 2016
216
7
Calgary,AB
Category........
Visa Office......
DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-03-2016
AOR Received.
30-03-2016
File Transfer...
05-04-2016
Med's Done....
13-01-2016
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
16-08-2016
VISA ISSUED...
28-08-2016
LANDED..........
11-09-2016
If it is inland application it's possible and when you call CIC the automated telephone will tell you the period they are working on, but i am sure you are not alone.
 

Mrs.Fernandez

Full Member
Jan 25, 2016
24
0
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
@wssun and @gabba50
Thank you so much. Makes me feel a bit better to know I'm not alone. It's stressful to say the least.
I have actually been trying to contact CIC for the past 2 weeks and I haven't been able to get a live rep on the phone. The automated system keeps hanging up on me saying "due to higher than usual call volumes" they are not able to transfer my call..
 

Aquakitty

VIP Member
Mar 21, 2011
3,014
164
BC
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
04-03-2015
AOR Received.
14-04-2015 - SA Received: 20-04-2015
Med's Done....
28-01-2015 Upfront
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
N/A
VISA ISSUED...
25-06-2015
LANDED..........
11-07-2015
Mrs.Fernandez said:
@wssun and @gabba50
Thank you so much. Makes me feel a bit better to know I'm not alone. It's stressful to say the least.
I have actually been trying to contact CIC for the past 2 weeks and I haven't been able to get a live rep on the phone. The automated system keeps hanging up on me saying "due to higher than usual call volumes" they are not able to transfer my call..
You have to call in the morning. Call about 8am in your timezone.
 

wssun

Hero Member
Sep 18, 2014
266
2
Category........
Visa Office......
OTTAWA
NOC Code......
1223
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
30-01-2014
AOR Received.
03-03-2014
Med's Request
07-02-2015
Med's Done....
09-02-2015
Passport Req..
26-03-2015
LANDED..........
17-04-2015
Mrs.Fernandez said:
@wssun and @gabba50
Thank you so much. Makes me feel a bit better to know I'm not alone. It's stressful to say the least.
I have actually been trying to contact CIC for the past 2 weeks and I haven't been able to get a live rep on the phone. The automated system keeps hanging up on me saying "due to higher than usual call volumes" they are not able to transfer my call..
Yeah there r lots Oct and Nov applicants haven't receive AOR yet. Maybe due to the Syria refugees coming in and delay the process. But it's weird that Dec applicants got AOR first
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
Mrs.Fernandez said:
I recently changed jobs and my lawyer submitted my employment letter to CIC and along with that inquired about my application.. he should get an answer within 10 business days.
Some people have said that sometimes they don't even send you an AOR..
I don't care if I have to wait the required 26 months for an answer, all I want to know is that they received my application.
And yes, almost 6 months for an AOR is crazy long! It's making me think that it was sent to the wrong place and it wasn't returned to me.
I'm getting really nervous.
If you are using a lawyer for your representative he will receive the AOR. You can always go to your MP and ask them to do a search for you. They have to response to them.