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**NOVEMBER 2016 - OUTLAND SPOUSAL APPLICANTS**

khana26

Star Member
Apr 5, 2010
61
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-11-2016
Doc's Request.
02-03-2017, Sent: 05-04-2017; 04-19-2017, Sent: 04-19-2017
AOR Received.
14-12-2016
Med's Done....
29-10-2016
Singapore VO requested DNA tests to be completed for my wife and for my child. The time it takes for SVO to schedule a DNA sample collection in Bangladesh is not very encouraging; we probably need to wait a bit longer.
 

katdanger

Star Member
Jul 13, 2016
191
35
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
São Paulo
App. Filed.......
08-11-2016
AOR Received.
24-11-2016
File Transfer...
02-12-2016
Med's Request
upfront; passed
Med's Done....
13-10-2016
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
05-06-2017
VISA ISSUED...
13-06-2017
I logged into MyCIC today and got really excited for a split second! The presentation of information had changed from one or two words to full sentences. Ex: Application status used to just say "Open", now it says "We received your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you."; medicals used to just say "Passed", now it says "You passed the medical exam." All field have changed to full sentences, but the info is still the same - so nothing really to get excited about.

Anyone else have this change in their MyCIC?
 

Survivor27

Champion Member
May 24, 2016
1,826
373
Planet Earth!
Visa Office......
CEM
App. Filed.......
20.Dec.2016
Doc's Request.
22.Mar.2017
AOR Received.
05.Jan.2017
File Transfer...
13.Jan.2017
Med's Done....
17.Nov.2016_IOM
Passport Req..
19.June.2017
VISA ISSUED...
23.June.2017
LANDED..........
09.Sept.2017
katdanger said:
I logged into MyCIC today and got really excited for a split second! The presentation of information had changed from one or two words to full sentences. Ex: Application status used to just say "Open", now it says "We received your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you."; medicals used to just say "Passed", now it says "You passed the medical exam." All field have changed to full sentences, but the info is still the same - so nothing really to get excited about.

Anyone else have this change in their MyCIC?
That was the system update done that's why it was inaccessible earlier :)
 

katdanger

Star Member
Jul 13, 2016
191
35
Category........
FAM
Visa Office......
São Paulo
App. Filed.......
08-11-2016
AOR Received.
24-11-2016
File Transfer...
02-12-2016
Med's Request
upfront; passed
Med's Done....
13-10-2016
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
05-06-2017
VISA ISSUED...
13-06-2017
Survivor27 said:
That was the system update done that's why it was inaccessible earlier :)
Oh! I didn't even realize there was a system update! LOL
 

Kitoko90

Star Member
Nov 24, 2016
108
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-11-2016
AOR Received.
02-12-2016
File Transfer...
12-12-2016
Med's Request
Upfront- passed
Med's Done....
4-11-2016
Passport Req..
3-13-2017
VISA ISSUED...
BY Faith
LANDED..........
BY Faith April 2017
Kind of happy for this system update. now my medical shows passed... now back to the waiting game for BC.
 

Staunts2015

Star Member
Nov 3, 2016
199
5
Visa Office......
SYDNEY
App. Filed.......
11-12-2019
katdanger said:
I logged into MyCIC today and got really excited for a split second! The presentation of information had changed from one or two words to full sentences. Ex: Application status used to just say "Open", now it says "We received your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you."; medicals used to just say "Passed", now it says "You passed the medical exam." All field have changed to full sentences, but the info is still the same - so nothing really to get excited about.

Anyone else have this change in their MyCIC?
After I read this, I went to MyCIC to see the new update and got excited for a split second too! I looked at the BGC box and it starts off with "Your application is in progress." I initially took that to mean my BGC is in progress, but then I continued reading "The next step is to conduct a background check," and was immediately bummed. Oh well, it's bound to happen soon enough!
 

molly mae

Member
Apr 30, 2014
19
0
My background check is still in progress since Feb 21. So for me it says:

"Background check We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information."
 

mapleleaf27

Full Member
Sep 11, 2016
48
1
New York, New York
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-11-2016
AOR Received.
23-2-2017
File Transfer...
28-11-2016
Med's Done....
Passed
Interview........
Not Needed
Passport Req..
15-3-2017
LANDED..........
someday soon!
Staunts2015 said:
Hey everyone,

I've been reading a few posts about the date people put in their paperwork that they're moving back to Canada. This got me worried because we put December 2017. We thought we would apply in October 2016 (but my medical exam delayed that), and CIC had a 14 month processing time at that point, so we put December as our move date, meaning we'll move as soon as we get COPR. This was before I realized it takes 4-6 months for US applicants. Anyway, should I clarify anything through an inquiry, or is it not a big deal?
I put an earlier date because I filled out my paperwork online and I couldn't type "asap" I put Jan 17 which has passed and I got a letter asking to prove I was in Canada even though I wasn't, so we just sent in a letter explaining the situation and re-did the form and put May 17 instead.

I'm saying I wouldn't worry until they ask for more information. Otherwise if you get approved before the date you put, I'm sure you can move before that.
 

mapleleaf27

Full Member
Sep 11, 2016
48
1
New York, New York
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
07-11-2016
AOR Received.
23-2-2017
File Transfer...
28-11-2016
Med's Done....
Passed
Interview........
Not Needed
Passport Req..
15-3-2017
LANDED..........
someday soon!
***ALSO UPDATE

Our CIC did update as well, I know it was just a system update, but for the interview it said "not needed at this time", and now it says "you do not need an interview" and for background check, it said "not started" and now it says "we are processing" so update or not we are moving forward and are very excited!
 

Kitoko90

Star Member
Nov 24, 2016
108
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-11-2016
AOR Received.
02-12-2016
File Transfer...
12-12-2016
Med's Request
Upfront- passed
Med's Done....
4-11-2016
Passport Req..
3-13-2017
VISA ISSUED...
BY Faith
LANDED..........
BY Faith April 2017
prvc said:
Congratulations! I believe your BG is now IP.

Mine hasn't, so this is how it looks:

Background check - Your application is in progress. The next step is to conduct a background check.

I don't really understand my status change.

for background check : "not applicable"- i think before it read not started or not needed at this time
for final decision : "Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made."

so does that mean they're conducting back ground check or not?
what does background check "not applicable" mean....

your clarification is greatly appreciated.
 

Kitoko90

Star Member
Nov 24, 2016
108
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-11-2016
AOR Received.
02-12-2016
File Transfer...
12-12-2016
Med's Request
Upfront- passed
Med's Done....
4-11-2016
Passport Req..
3-13-2017
VISA ISSUED...
BY Faith
LANDED..........
BY Faith April 2017
prvc said:
I've read some members have that 'Not Applicable' on their Background Check, too. I wouldn't worry too much, maybe it just didn't update well as it's supposed to. ;D I'll do more research about it.
huh...so confusing.
Thanks PRVC. :) :D
 

Kitoko90

Star Member
Nov 24, 2016
108
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-11-2016
AOR Received.
02-12-2016
File Transfer...
12-12-2016
Med's Request
Upfront- passed
Med's Done....
4-11-2016
Passport Req..
3-13-2017
VISA ISSUED...
BY Faith
LANDED..........
BY Faith April 2017
prvc said:
Maybe the codes were messed up. ;D ;D Not Applicable is supposed to be for Review of Documents..not Background Check..This will warrant another update, I believe. :)

For Background in progress, it would be:

"Background check - We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information."

And for not started:

"Background check - Your application is in progress. The next step is to conduct a background check."

Review of documents is also not applicable. So based on your understanding also BC is in progress?


Application status We received your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you. Help
Review of eligibility We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements. Help
Review of medical results You passed the medical exam. Help
Review of additional documents Not applicable. Help
Interview You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes. Help
Background check Not applicable. Help
Final decision Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
 

Kitoko90

Star Member
Nov 24, 2016
108
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Dakar
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
21-11-2016
AOR Received.
02-12-2016
File Transfer...
12-12-2016
Med's Request
Upfront- passed
Med's Done....
4-11-2016
Passport Req..
3-13-2017
VISA ISSUED...
BY Faith
LANDED..........
BY Faith April 2017
prvc said:
Yes, if CIC didn't ask for any additional document, then there'd be no document to review, hence the definition 'Not Applicable.'

For your background check, I couldn't say. At this stage, do applicants from Dakar undergo Background Check already? It could be in progress, it could be not.. Wait until tomorrow if it changes. But if your Background Check has started, it'd be stated as "We are processing your background check. We will send you a message if we need more information." :)

I believe there's a glitch in the system.
i'll keep an eye on it.
I have ye to see anyone dealing with Dakar for the months of Sept to now. So i am not sure.

thanks for your insight nonetheless.
 

shareview

Hero Member
Jun 6, 2014
420
12
Visa Office......
NDVO
NOC Code......
NA
App. Filed.......
31-03-2017
Nomination.....
Not Required
AOR Received.
21-04-2017
IELTS Request
Not Required
File Transfer...
30-05-2017
Med's Request
26-04-2017
Med's Done....
11-05-2017
Interview........
Waived off as per gcms notes
Passport Req..
04-09-2017
VISA ISSUED...
14-09-2017
LANDED..........
27-09-2017
Is Flagpole included in travel history?