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**NOVEMBER 2016 - OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLICANTS**

TN_Hibee

Star Member
Nov 25, 2015
70
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-11-2016
AOR Received.
18-11-2016
File Transfer...
25-11-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
02-09-2016
Passport Req..
06-04-2017
VISA ISSUED...
22-04-2017
Staunts2015 said:
I just got DM on ECAS today and I'm from early nov so I'd keep waiting just a bit longer. Of course it probably wouldn't hurt to email them to order notes just for some peace of mind but I'm sure it's ok. :)
 

ScaMD

Star Member
Oct 13, 2016
77
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11/10/16
AOR Received.
20/10/16
File Transfer...
24/10/16
Med's Done....
27/06/16 DM: 06/02/17
Passport Req..
16/03/17
Staunts2015 said:
Could you tell me what your email said?
For my situation I wrote:

Good Morning,

I am writing to you as I have been informed that our sponsorship application has been approved on February 6th 2017. I am the applicant and haven't had any contact since then. I was advised that normally an email would be received by the applicant within a week or two asking for a copy of their passport.

We haven't received this request and it has now been 5 weeks since the decision was made on Ecas. Could you please advise what we should do?

Thank you for your assistance.


I never received an actual reply to the email but the PPR came through I think 2 days later. Could be a coincidence but after a 5 week wait I doubt it! Also like you say others seem to get what they are waiting for shortly after contacting the VO
 

carriedomitin

Star Member
Dec 21, 2015
104
8
124
Hampton, NB
Category........
Visa Office......
Paris
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-11-2016
Doc's Request.
22-12-2016
AOR Received.
26-11-2016
Med's Done....
15-01-2016,upfront, extended
Interview........
Waived, Decision Made - 24-03-2017
Passport Req..
No PPR, new identity photos requested on 28-03-2017
VISA ISSUED...
COPR 04-05-2017
Staunts2015 said:
How do I request notes?
Go here: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/requests-atip.asp and click on Apply Online. That would be the easiest way.

Also, here is an excellent thread that explains everything about them: http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/gcms-notes-well-explained-has-never-before-until-now-t390292.0.html
 

carriedomitin

Star Member
Dec 21, 2015
104
8
124
Hampton, NB
Category........
Visa Office......
Paris
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-11-2016
Doc's Request.
22-12-2016
AOR Received.
26-11-2016
Med's Done....
15-01-2016,upfront, extended
Interview........
Waived, Decision Made - 24-03-2017
Passport Req..
No PPR, new identity photos requested on 28-03-2017
VISA ISSUED...
COPR 04-05-2017
TN_Hibee said:
I just got DM on ECAS today and I'm from early nov so I'd keep waiting just a bit longer. Of course it probably wouldn't hurt to email them to order notes just for some peace of mind but I'm sure it's ok. :)
Congrats on your DM! :)
 

mani780

Full Member
Nov 7, 2012
30
0
ScaMD said:
For my situation I wrote:

Good Morning,

I am writing to you as I have been informed that our sponsorship application has been approved on February 6th 2017. I am the applicant and haven't had any contact since then. I was advised that normally an email would be received by the applicant within a week or two asking for a copy of their passport.

We haven't received this request and it has now been 5 weeks since the decision was made on Ecas. Could you please advise what we should do?

Thank you for your assistance.



I never received an actual reply to the email but the PPR came through I think 2 days later. Could be a coincidence but after a 5 week wait I doubt it! Also like you say others seem to get what they are waiting for shortly after contacting the VO
Hi,

I would like to add my newborn baby boy to my application which is in newdelhi. Could you please share the email-id for visa office and if you have any suggestions please let me know..

Thankyou.
 

U.S.Eh?

Full Member
Nov 3, 2016
28
1
I am thinking about emailing for an update or to at least nudge Ottowa. I am due to leave Canada in 3.5 weeks for work and then will be in and out of the country all summer (I'm a wedding photographer and work in the States and visit with my partner and stepson when I'm off work)

I have serious concerns that my app being in process will affect my ability to go back and forth.

Who would I email?
I ordered my notes last Friday and nothing has changed on myCIC and my ECAS hasn't changed since November.
 

ScaMD

Star Member
Oct 13, 2016
77
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11/10/16
AOR Received.
20/10/16
File Transfer...
24/10/16
Med's Done....
27/06/16 DM: 06/02/17
Passport Req..
16/03/17
mani780 said:
Hi,

I would like to add my newborn baby boy to my application which is in newdelhi. Could you please share the email-id for visa office and if you have any suggestions please let me know..

Thankyou.
I'm not sure, my office was Ottawa. I found the email address on CIC website, this page http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/missions/new-delhi.asp shows an email for New Delhi as DELHI-IMMIGRATION@international.gc.ca
 

Staunts2015

Star Member
Nov 3, 2016
199
5
Visa Office......
SYDNEY
App. Filed.......
11-12-2019
TN_Hibee said:
I just got DM on ECAS today and I'm from early nov so I'd keep waiting just a bit longer. Of course it probably wouldn't hurt to email them to order notes just for some peace of mind but I'm sure it's ok. :)
Congratulations! And I'm sure it'll be ok, as well, but I don't want to wait a few more weeks before contacting them, when I could contact them now and (hopefully) get this straightened out. From what I've read, it seems like 2-4 weeks of background check is normal. People who go beyond that, typically end up contacting their VO and "coincidentally" hear something soon after. I figure, why wait? As long as it doesn't hurt anything. The issue is, I really want to apply to jobs now, but I'm not going to until I know I'm approved. (It's not a matter of whether or not I'll be approved, it's when).
 

ScaMD

Star Member
Oct 13, 2016
77
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11/10/16
AOR Received.
20/10/16
File Transfer...
24/10/16
Med's Done....
27/06/16 DM: 06/02/17
Passport Req..
16/03/17
U.S.Eh? said:
I am thinking about emailing for an update or to at least nudge Ottowa. I am due to leave Canada in 3.5 weeks for work and then will be in and out of the country all summer (I'm a wedding photographer and work in the States and visit with my partner and stepson when I'm off work)

I have serious concerns that my app being in process will affect my ability to go back and forth.

Who would I email?
I ordered my notes last Friday and nothing has changed on myCIC and my ECAS hasn't changed since November.
I sent my email to CPC-CTD-Ottawa@cic.gc.ca

Hope it works for you too and you get your DM soon!
 

81jim

Full Member
Jun 20, 2015
47
25
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-11-2016
AOR Received.
29-11-2016
Med's Request
UPFRONT
Med's Done....
28-06-2016
Interview........
NONE
Passport Req..
05-04-2017
VISA ISSUED...
13-04-2017
LANDED..........
25-04-2017
Another November 2016 applicant here. Getting close now... while MyCIC is still telling me that things are in progress, ECAS updated to "Decision Made" today. Hoping it's a good sign!
 

carriedomitin

Star Member
Dec 21, 2015
104
8
124
Hampton, NB
Category........
Visa Office......
Paris
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-11-2016
Doc's Request.
22-12-2016
AOR Received.
26-11-2016
Med's Done....
15-01-2016,upfront, extended
Interview........
Waived, Decision Made - 24-03-2017
Passport Req..
No PPR, new identity photos requested on 28-03-2017
VISA ISSUED...
COPR 04-05-2017
U.S.Eh? said:
I am thinking about emailing for an update or to at least nudge Ottowa. I am due to leave Canada in 3.5 weeks for work and then will be in and out of the country all summer (I'm a wedding photographer and work in the States and visit with my partner and stepson when I'm off work)

I have serious concerns that my app being in process will affect my ability to go back and forth.

Who would I email?
I ordered my notes last Friday and nothing has changed on myCIC and my ECAS hasn't changed since November.
E-mailing them should progress your app and you should hear something very soon.
 

carriedomitin

Star Member
Dec 21, 2015
104
8
124
Hampton, NB
Category........
Visa Office......
Paris
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-11-2016
Doc's Request.
22-12-2016
AOR Received.
26-11-2016
Med's Done....
15-01-2016,upfront, extended
Interview........
Waived, Decision Made - 24-03-2017
Passport Req..
No PPR, new identity photos requested on 28-03-2017
VISA ISSUED...
COPR 04-05-2017
81jim said:
Another November 2016 applicant here. Getting close now... while MyCIC is still telling me that things are in progress, ECAS updated to "Decision Made" today. Hoping it's a good sign!
Welcome! And congratulations on your DM, that is usually a very good sign! :) Please share your timeline and VO if you care to.
 

81jim

Full Member
Jun 20, 2015
47
25
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-11-2016
AOR Received.
29-11-2016
Med's Request
UPFRONT
Med's Done....
28-06-2016
Interview........
NONE
Passport Req..
05-04-2017
VISA ISSUED...
13-04-2017
LANDED..........
25-04-2017
It wasn't a long wait at all - ended up getting the PPR email at about 9pm Ottawa time. Surprisingly late, I thought!

I'll put in my details on the spreadsheet. :)
 

TN_Hibee

Star Member
Nov 25, 2015
70
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-11-2016
AOR Received.
18-11-2016
File Transfer...
25-11-2016
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
02-09-2016
Passport Req..
06-04-2017
VISA ISSUED...
22-04-2017
Got PPR in the night. Nearly there! In case anyone is curious I'm an American living in Germany and my VO is Ottawa but PPR and COPR are from Vienna. Just thought I'd share since I wasn't sure how it would be handled.
 

Kotishii92

Star Member
Mar 3, 2017
123
19
Category........
Visa Office......
Bucharest
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23.11.2016
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
03.12.2016
Med's Done....
11.11.2016
Interview........
I hope no need
Passport Req..
Soon I hope
VISA ISSUED...
Soon I hope
LANDED..........
Summer 2017 let's leave it to this :)
TN_Hibee said:
Got PPR in the night. Nearly there! In case anyone is curious I'm an American living in Germany and my VO is Ottawa but PPR and COPR are from Vienna. Just thought I'd share since I wasn't sure how it would be handled.
Congrats to you! And thank you for sharing your information!