NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2015 CIC APPLICANTS

[kingskid]

Hi Everybody,

I would like to share my flag poling experience yesterday Jan 11, 2017. We arrive at around 10:30 and finished approximately half an hour (it would be faster if we are not walking or we know which door to enter). At the US border, no one stopped us and we went directly inside (had trouble looking for the door) and immediately went in line. After few minutes we were called and asked what is our purpose. We said flagpoling. The officer took our passport and no other questions asked after that. After few minutes, he gave us the refusal paper (the term refusal may sound harsh but I have B1/B2 visa, and this is actually the procedure with the reason "flagpole"). He instructed us to go back to the Canada border and no one accompany us to the Canada border. We walked again and looked for the lane or the door for pedestrian. At the counter (Canada border), She asked for the purpose and took our passport. Few questions asked like "Did someone give you a gift while you were in the US?", "Did you buy something from the thrift store?", "Did you bring any agricultural products, fruits, vegetable, poultry, meat etc?" and others. It took less than 2 minutes. Then we went inside for the landing. The officer asked for our CoPR and passport. She asked some few questions, like "Have you ever been convicted to any crime inside or outside Canada?", "How much money do you have in your account?" Etc...

I know that we should bring valid Work Permit, visa, ID's, Passport and CoPR. Guess what, What they actually needed from us are Passports and CoPRs. They did not asked for my work permit, any other ID's, they did not even open my bag (which I know they have scanners so they know that what inside are just papers). I would also like to remind you that every person had different experience at the border. Some were asked for work permit, bank details, residential addresses, blah blah. But our experience was quick, less complicated and no drama. Good luck for those who are waiting. I know the long wait is killing you but it is worth the wait. God bless us!

Interesting

 

[kingskid]

Hello Umanitoba,

I am frustrated too. I am Nov 23 applicant. I called CIC yesterday and asked about my case. They are saying still security &back ground check in progress. But in my GCMS notes security & background mentioned as " Not Started" with S15.(1) section on top.

I would like to suggest you call CIC and ask about your progress.

Jatir Nana

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You don't have to be frustrated as there are some July 2015 applicants still waiting for MR. It is well.

 

[LoudNClear]

You don't have to be frustrated as there are some July 2015 applicants still waiting for MR. It is well.

I don't think there are any July inland applicants still waiting for MR or even PPR

 

[azure04]

Very helpful and congratulations my friend.
I am living in Vancouver and have to go peace arch border crossing for landing, can't wait for that moment

Thanks. I am from Squamish. We went to Blaine, Washington.

 

[November2015]

Thanks. I am from Squamish. We went to Blaine, Washington.

Squamish..nice view over there

 

[LoudNClear]

Squamish..nice view over there

I am in Vancouver too and I don't drive. lol do you guys from around have any idea can i flagpole using a combination of transit and taxi?

Still waiting for PPR though

 

[November2015]

I am in Vancouver too and I don't drive. lol do you guys from around have any idea can i flagpole using a combination of transit and taxi?

Still waiting for PPR though

Donno any bus go there, you can check the translink. You can call them for more details.

 

[enghope]

I just checked the normal page for status checking and saw DM but cic account linked to the application not updated with DM still show in progress.
Any explanations please?

 

[mf4361]

I am in Vancouver too and I don't drive. lol do you guys from around have any idea can i flagpole using a combination of transit and taxi?

Still waiting for PPR though

can you bike? ride transit to White Rock and bike to Peace Arch

 

[Sarb Singh]

I just checked the normal page for status checking and saw DM but cic account linked to the application not updated with DM still show in progress.
Any explanations please?

Wow congratulations... can you share your timeline please ? When was medical done ?

 

[LoudNClear]

can you bike? ride transit to White Rock and bike to Peace Arch

Thanks for the idea and yes I can use my bike to go there. Also did a little more digging to find out this:

http://trackitt.com/usa-discussion-forums/canadian-experience-class/682100713/landing-using-the-public-transport

 

[anxit]

You don't have to be frustrated as there are some July 2015 applicants still waiting for MR. It is well.

At which Number I have to call.would you please share it

 

[Jatir Nana]

Hello guys,

I don't know why in my ECAS my home address has been removed and now I only do have my mailing address.

Is it normal?

Thanks

 

[yong1890]

Hello boys
I'm November 12th applicant

I have decision made on my application status website

However, in the other one

there is nothing changed
Application/profile details
Where is this application? Details Help
Application/profile status Open Help
Review of eligibility Review in Progress Help
Review of medical results Passed Help
Review of submitted documents Provided Help
Scheduling an interview Not needed at this time Help
A background check is needed In Progress Help
Final decision Not Started Help

Still same for 2 months

I think decision has been made but no change in the second website.

Hopefully, I can hear a good news from CIC soon

Thanks!!

 

[mf4361]

Hello boys
I'm November 12th applicant

I have decision made on my application status website

However, in the other one

there is nothing changed
Application/profile details
Where is this application? Details Help
Application/profile status Open Help
Review of eligibility Review in Progress Help
Review of medical results Passed Help
Review of submitted documents Provided Help
Scheduling an interview Not needed at this time Help
A background check is needed In Progress Help
Final decision Not Started Help

Still same for 2 months

I think decision has been made but no change in the second website.

Hopefully, I can hear a good news from CIC soon

Thanks!!

Nice! DM on ECAS but No change in myCIC is normal. Sometimes it takes a day or two to update.

When did you get Background check change to in progress?