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November 2014 Outland Applications

Lynx88

Full Member
Jan 29, 2015
36
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-11-2014
File Transfer...
11-02-2015
Med's Done....
11-11-2014
shan4HB said:
hi guys, i received an email today asking me to submit passport style photos as well as copies of the pages of my passport.. bit confused about the photos since i already submitted those with my application but alrighty.. so long as this means i'm approved! ecas has been changed to decision made which at first i got VERY excited about but then after reading the email i'm left a bit confused. it says this:

"Your application for admission to Canada as a Permanent Resident may now be ready to be finalised, conditional to a final admissibility review by the immigration officer. Your Confirmation of Permanent Residence (COPR) Form(s) will be valid for your initial entry to Canada until 11/16/2015 (mm/dd/yy)."

and then later this:

"2. VISA VALIDITY

The issuance of your Confirmation of Permanent Resident document(s) is time sensitive so it is important for you to submit your passport(s) when requested.

Once you receive your Confirmation of Permanent Resident document(s), please check the information on it to make sure it is correct. If there are any errors, such as incorrect spelling of name or incorrect date of birth, please inform CPC-Ottawa Visa Office immediately. Your name will appear in the same format as it appears in your passport.

Your permanent resident visa will expire one year after the date of your medical examinations. If your passport or the passports of your spouse or dependent children (if applicable) expire on an earlier date, the visa will expire on the earlier date.

You must travel to Canada and present your immigration documents at a Canadian Port of Entry before they expire. The validity of the Confirmation of Permanent Resident documents cannot be extended. If you fail to enter Canada before this date and still wish to immigrate to Canada, you must reapply by submitting a new application and paying new processing fees. All such applications will be assessed according to the immigration laws in force at the time of receipt of the application. There is no guarantee a future application would be successful. "

so ok, i submit the requested photos and copies of my passport pages but i have until the 11/16 to actual enter canada or else?? is this email my COPR?? there are some forms at the bottom of the email but they just appear to be asking for any changes in family situation and have instructions for the photos.. the date provided doesnt even match the date my medical was done?? sorry for the length!
You'll receive your COPR by mail after you submit the photos & the pw copies. Usually COPRs are valid till one year after medicals unless they give an extension. It seems you have been given a small extention till 11/16 which is one year after the day you filed your application. Nevertheless, once you receive your COPR the date will be written on it.
 

JJMoshpotatoes

Full Member
May 21, 2014
44
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-11-2014
AOR Received.
13-11-2014
File Transfer...
17-02-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
25-06-14
Interview........
Not Requested
Passport Req..
Visa Exempt: PR pictures requested 24-08-15
VISA ISSUED...
Recieved COPR 21-09-2015
It's been about 3 weeks since our application status changed to "Decision Made". Still nothing in the mail yet :( I have emailed the Ottawa VO ( Where my spouses application was sent ) to see what is going on. I still haven't gotten a response. Im assuming they aren't usually prompt at replies. Has anyone else had a slow wait after they got a "decision has been made"?
 

Skystar

Hero Member
Jan 14, 2015
220
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
App received 25 Nov 2014
Doc's Request.
PC request 26 Aug 2015
AOR Received.
17 Mar 2015
File Transfer...
2 Mar 2015
Med's Request
22 Sep 2015
Med's Done....
4 oct 2015
Interview........
N/A. Decision Made: 02 Nov 2015
Passport Req..
29 oct 2015. Passport Sent : 01 Nov 2015
VISA ISSUED...
06 Nov 2015 Passport received: 01 Dec 2015
LANDED..........
In December.
Guys finally my application status is In process
 

EstherBarros

Hero Member
Aug 18, 2014
616
143
BC- Canada
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
17-11-2014
Doc's Request.
02-07-2015
AOR Received.
03-02-2015
File Transfer...
14-02-2015
Med's Done....
23-09-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
07-08-2015
VISA ISSUED...
19-08-2015
LANDED..........
22-08-2015
You guys,

I just received my passport and COPR today!! Wait is finally over, now my partner and I are organizing ourselves to go to the closest entry point to finally land.

Thank you so much for all the info and support you have provided, and good luck to everyone else!!
 

LN9714

Star Member
Nov 6, 2014
122
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Hong Kong
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-11-2014
AOR Received.
(AOR1)13-02-2015; (AOR2)13-03-2015
File Transfer...
16-02-2015
Med's Done....
11-11-2014
Interview........
Waive
Passport Req..
18-08-2015
VISA ISSUED...
04-09-2015
LANDED..........
09-11-2015
I got a decision made and passport request on 18 Aug, 2015 finally!

I need to submit a passport via online (visa-exempt country) and 3 passport size photos. Should i write my name on the back of my passport photos?

I paid the RPRF before when I submit my application, should I also send CIC a copy of the receipt?
 

Lynx88

Full Member
Jan 29, 2015
36
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-11-2014
File Transfer...
11-02-2015
Med's Done....
11-11-2014
EstherBarros said:
You guys,

I just received my passport and COPR today!! Wait is finally over, now my partner and I are organizing ourselves to go to the closest entry point to finally land.

Thank you so much for all the info and support you have provided, and good luck to everyone else!!
Hey fellow traveller, you've made it!
So happy for you. Wishing you all the best!
 

JJMoshpotatoes

Full Member
May 21, 2014
44
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
24-11-2014
AOR Received.
13-11-2014
File Transfer...
17-02-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
25-06-14
Interview........
Not Requested
Passport Req..
Visa Exempt: PR pictures requested 24-08-15
VISA ISSUED...
Recieved COPR 21-09-2015
I figured I will ask this here, We got a decision made back in June. My huband is from the USA but residing here in Canada with me. So his application went to Ottawa. 2 months later we haven't heard anything from them after having a decision made. Has anyone else who has the Ottawa VO in a similar situation? or anyone in general. I've tried calling the support centre and they have given me no help :(
 

mido11511

Newbie
Aug 15, 2015
3
0
Hello Everyone!
Im new to this forum.I need to add my information to the timeline.
Im sponsoring my wife.She lives in Egypt
Documents were received by CPC On Nov 15th/2014
We got our eligibility to sponsor in February 10th.
File was sent to Cairo-Egypt in February 20th.
Medical was done when we applied initially.
Ecas showing File received.
No updates so far
 

Mrs.Christmas

Full Member
Feb 25, 2015
45
0
Visa Office......
Bucharest
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-11-2014
Doc's Request.
02-09-2015
AOR Received.
21-02-2015
File Transfer...
05-03-2015
Med's Request
Re-medical requested 19-11-2015
Med's Done....
upfront 03-10-2014, remedical completed 30-11-2015
Interview........
None
Passport Req..
Requested 04-12-2015, Arrived at VO 10-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
Decision made 12-12-2015
So happy for all those who have gotten their PRs already.

There's still a few of us left, likely all applicants from VO that is elsewhere than Ottawa. Hang tight guys, I'm sure our turn is just around the corner.

Just praying we aren't spending another cold winter in Canada alone again.
 

canameraduo

Member
Aug 6, 2015
19
3
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-11-2014
AOR Received.
13-01-2015 (but did not show that date/line until 06-08-2015
Interview........
IP: 06-08-2015
VISA ISSUED...
Please be soon
Mrs.Christmas said:
So happy for all those who have gotten their PRs already.

There's still a few of us left, likely all applicants from VO that is elsewhere than Ottawa. Hang tight guys, I'm sure our turn is just around the corner.

Just praying we aren't spending another cold winter in Canada alone again.
We are still waiting, we are VO Ottawa hubby is American. Hoping we all get some good news soon
 

Skystar

Hero Member
Jan 14, 2015
220
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
App received 25 Nov 2014
Doc's Request.
PC request 26 Aug 2015
AOR Received.
17 Mar 2015
File Transfer...
2 Mar 2015
Med's Request
22 Sep 2015
Med's Done....
4 oct 2015
Interview........
N/A. Decision Made: 02 Nov 2015
Passport Req..
29 oct 2015. Passport Sent : 01 Nov 2015
VISA ISSUED...
06 Nov 2015 Passport received: 01 Dec 2015
LANDED..........
In December.
I think it's time to say good bye here. Thank you guys who helped me time to time and gave me hope. Thank you guys. Good luck
 

melgolchuk

Star Member
Jan 28, 2015
68
16
Ontario, CA
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-11-2014
Doc's Request.
18-06-2015
AOR Received.
16-01-2015
Med's Done....
15-10-2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
N/A
VISA ISSUED...
03-07-2015
LANDED..........
11-07-2015
Just letting folks knowni got my PR card in the mail Sept 19 if anyone is wondering about a timeline. Just over two month wait.
 

smack

Newbie
May 17, 2015
9
0
Hi gents/ladies,


The PR request came on Oct 15th. They received the pass on Oct 20th and then on Oct 23rd the online status changed to "Decision Made". Do you know how many days does it usually take to receive the passport back with the visa ? We sent them via a prepaid courier. Also, will there be any other email from them saying passport sent or something like that? We have a plane ticket bought for Nov 20th, I hope it'll arrive in time, they are saying 15 working days max or so.

As for the PR card, you said it took 2 months to get it in the mail. Is there anything you have to do once you land (applying for the card) or so, or does it come in the mail at the address you provided (spouse address) ?

Your help is appreciated.

Thx
 

Lovelycomplex

Star Member
Oct 21, 2014
184
18
Visa Office......
Mexico
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Nov 7th 2014
Doc's Request.
Jan 26th 2015-Marriage Certificate request
AOR Received.
Feb 11Th 2015 AOR2 AG 5th 2015-pgr
File Transfer...
SA- Feb 12Th 2015
Med's Done....
Medicals received on Ecas
LANDED..........
25/11/2015
i got my ppr and copr 2 weeks ago, just wanted to tell you this is finally over for me too. Good luck to everyone else :-*
 

Szymon

Full Member
Aug 15, 2014
21
0
Hi All,

Just wanted to let you know that I finally got my COPR on the 24th of November 2015. Just over a year of waiting but its finally here!

Thanks for everyone's help.