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NOVEMBER 2015 - OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLICANTS

jwnmm

Star Member
Apr 1, 2016
92
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-02-2016
Doc's Request.
21-04-2016
AOR Received.
23-03-2016
File Transfer...
04-04-2016
Med's Done....
Upfront
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
DM: 28-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
visa exempt; CoPR: 02-05-2016
LANDED..........
07-05-2016
Hi guys,

I'm a February 2016 applicant. I was notified that Ottawa started processing my application on April 8th, and so far no other correspondence.

Regarding the RPRF, can we pay that before it is requested by the VO? And how would we go about doing so? Or is it better to wait?
 

kawafam0919

Star Member
Jul 7, 2015
54
1
japan
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-Nov-2015
AOR Received.
30-Dec-2015
File Transfer...
15-Jan-2016
Med's Done....
03-Oct-2015
Hey guys! Just a little update. Still no DM, and no contact at all from Ottawa requesting something. Trying not to be anxious but it is hard not to be! Hopefully we will hear something soon...

Congrats to those who have recieved the good news and good luck to those still waiting! :)
 

crzy_canadian

Hero Member
Oct 28, 2015
372
11
Visayas - Philippines
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-Nov-2015
AOR Received.
12-Jan-2016
File Transfer...
19-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
08-July-2016
VISA ISSUED...
VOH: 05-Aug-2016
Hey everyone, just a quick update. Just a few hours ago we received a request for documents from the Manila VO.

Additional Document/Information Requirements at This Time

In order to continue processing your application, we require the following information and/or documents:

 Proof of application of your child’s Canadian Citizenship (i.e. copy of receipt and information about the date of application and service requested)

I'm taking this as a good sign that they're actively working on our file. :D
 

bradybunchmom

Star Member
Aug 25, 2015
161
4
Calgary, AB
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-11-2015
AOR Received.
24-12-2015
File Transfer...
13-01-2016
Med's Done....
16-10-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-04-2016
Just received COPR less than a week after decision made. :D
 

TracyCa64

Hero Member
Aug 28, 2014
693
28
Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Oct 2, 2015
Doc's Request.
Form IMM5409 requested Feb 20, 2016
AOR Received.
Nov 25, 2015
File Transfer...
SA- Dec 10, 2015 ** DM- March 14, 2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
Sept 9, 2015
VISA ISSUED...
COPR Rec'd March 18, 2016
LANDED..........
April 16, 2016
bradybunchmom said:
Just received COPR less than a week after decision made. :D
Congratulations Heather!!
 

Labbadulc

Star Member
Oct 28, 2015
151
0
124
Montreal, Quebec
Category........
Visa Office......
Mexico city / Santo Domingo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-11-2015
AOR Received.
(AOR-1) 23-12-2015 (AOR-2) 21/04/2016
File Transfer...
13-01-2016
Med's Done....
17-09-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
23-08-2016
VISA ISSUED...
31-08-2016
LANDED..........
03-09-2016
Hi guys! My VO is the slowest of the bunch i think since after my SA back in January i didn't get any news from them and almost a month ago i informed my VO that i was changing address (sponsor) and they sent me a email stating that my file is still in transit and not yet at the VO in mexico! So that means no one has yet to look at my file.. I lost patience and as meny out there took a chance with visitor visa... And 4 days after app received i got it! Now my passport its on its way and my husband will be soon with me however i dont underdtand why my file is still in transit since January... I hope nothing happend to my file and it will be looked at soon so we can start the ball rolling here almost 6 months and i just want this to be done!
 

crzy_canadian

Hero Member
Oct 28, 2015
372
11
Visayas - Philippines
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-Nov-2015
AOR Received.
12-Jan-2016
File Transfer...
19-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
08-July-2016
VISA ISSUED...
VOH: 05-Aug-2016
Labbadulc said:
Hi guys! My VO is the slowest of the bunch i think since after my SA back in January i didn't get any news from them and almost a month ago i informed my VO that i was changing address (sponsor) and they sent me a email stating that my file is still in transit and not yet at the VO in mexico! So that means no one has yet to look at my file.. I lost patience and as meny out there took a chance with visitor visa... And 4 days after app received i got it! Now my passport its on its way and my husband will be soon with me however i dont underdtand why my file is still in transit since January... I hope nothing happend to my file and it will be looked at soon so we can start the ball rolling here almost 6 months and i just want this to be done!
Too bad about your slow app, but CONGRATS for the visitor visa. Being together should make the wait so much easier. :)
 

QBCND

Full Member
Apr 14, 2016
26
0
crzy_canadian said:
Too bad about your slow app, but CONGRATS for the visitor visa. Being together should make the wait so much easier. :)
courage! I have a question for you, I have no idea, but can you see in your On-Line Services 'in transit' or 'in process'? or should you see another line to know that your file is in your VO or your VO should be updated with an email that your process 'begins' in Mexico?.


Good luck to you all!
 

ALMALL

Hero Member
Feb 10, 2015
217
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Mississauga/Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-12-2015
Doc's Request.
15-04-2016
AOR Received.
29-01-2016
File Transfer...
8-2-2016
Med's Request
2-2-2016 received
Med's Done....
upfront
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
13-09-2016
VISA ISSUED...
22-09-2016 on transit
crzy_canadian said:
Hey everyone, just a quick update. Just a few hours ago we received a request for documents from the Manila VO.


I'm taking this as a good sign that they're actively working on our file. :D
Hi crzy_canadian,

Do you have any update in CEM? Thanks..
 

crzy_canadian

Hero Member
Oct 28, 2015
372
11
Visayas - Philippines
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-Nov-2015
AOR Received.
12-Jan-2016
File Transfer...
19-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
08-July-2016
VISA ISSUED...
VOH: 05-Aug-2016
ALMALL said:
Hi crzy_canadian,

Do you have any update in CEM? Thanks..
We e-mailed the requested documents immediately after receiving the request. Shortly after we received two e-mails from CEM; the first was the generic automated response saying they'd look at it within 28 days, the second was also a generic response, but looks to be at least written by a human;

Dear Sir/Madam,

We received your email regarding file number xxxxxxxxx on 18 April 2016. We note that the file was received on 16 November 2015.

If you have sent us this email to report important changes regarding your application, we will add this information to your file. This email serves as your confirmation of receipt for these documents. Please be assured that this information will be brought to the attention of the appropriate authority.

We note that this file is currently within processing standards. We do not respond to status enquiries if the application is within normal processing times.

Thank you.

Visa Section
That was monday, since then we've not heard anything else, nor has eCAS updated to to reflect request of documents.

Since september applicants are yet to hear anything, I'm still expecting to be waiting until at least July for any good news. Hang in there, we'll get through :)
 

ALMALL

Hero Member
Feb 10, 2015
217
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Mississauga/Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-12-2015
Doc's Request.
15-04-2016
AOR Received.
29-01-2016
File Transfer...
8-2-2016
Med's Request
2-2-2016 received
Med's Done....
upfront
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
13-09-2016
VISA ISSUED...
22-09-2016 on transit
crzy_canadian said:
We e-mailed the requested documents immediately after receiving the request. Shortly after we received two e-mails from CEM; the first was the generic automated response saying they'd look at it within 28 days, the second was also a generic response, but looks to be at least written by a human;

That was monday, since then we've not heard anything else, nor has eCAS updated to to reflect request of documents.

Since september applicants are yet to hear anything, I'm still expecting to be waiting until at least July for any good news. Hang in there, we'll get through :)
I am still waiting for the request letter of the CEM for my wife Hongkong police clearance. Hoping they will send it this month.
 

Londo

Hero Member
Sep 10, 2014
422
38
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-11-2016
AOR Received.
10-11-2016
File Transfer...
23/11/2016
Med's Done....
Oct 2016
Hi guys,

Please does anyone know what is the average amount of time UK outland spouse visa take from beginning to completion am trying to decide if to do a inland or outland application for my wife.

Thanks in advance
 

crzy_canadian

Hero Member
Oct 28, 2015
372
11
Visayas - Philippines
Category........
Visa Office......
Manila
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-Nov-2015
AOR Received.
12-Jan-2016
File Transfer...
19-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
08-July-2016
VISA ISSUED...
VOH: 05-Aug-2016
Londo said:
Hi guys,

Please does anyone know what is the average amount of time UK outland spouse visa take from beginning to completion am trying to decide if to do a inland or outland application for my wife.

Thanks in advance
Not sure on the time for London VO, but do outland anyways, it will be faster. Inland is incredibly slow, leaving Canada is risky as you may be denied re-entry thus cancelling your application, and there is no appeal process if you're denied.
 

Labbadulc

Star Member
Oct 28, 2015
151
0
124
Montreal, Quebec
Category........
Visa Office......
Mexico city / Santo Domingo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-11-2015
AOR Received.
(AOR-1) 23-12-2015 (AOR-2) 21/04/2016
File Transfer...
13-01-2016
Med's Done....
17-09-2015
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
23-08-2016
VISA ISSUED...
31-08-2016
LANDED..........
03-09-2016
Guys, I just received a email that looks like this...

April 21, 2016



UCI: XXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

XXXXXXXXXX
Montreal,
XXX XXX
Canada

Ms. XXXXXXXXXX:

This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada which was received at this office
on 11/02/2015. We have created a file with the application number provided above. You must quote
this application number in any future correspondence.



is this AOR 2??? this was sent by Mexico VO
 

Anxiouswifey

Hero Member
Oct 13, 2015
276
6
Category........
Visa Office......
POS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01/11/2015
AOR Received.
22/01/16
File Transfer...
28/01/16
Med's Done....
23/10/2015
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
21/04/2016
VISA ISSUED...
05/17/2016
LANDED..........
05/27/2016
Hubby got PPR today!!!