Ontario FSW Pilot

[pekto]

is there a tracking sheet for fsw pilot for ontario?

 

[ddq]

is there a tracking sheet for fsw pilot for ontario?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AqUjIpDsTjIQdEExdlBwUngwWEJkM3hkd2l1b25aWUE#gid=0

 

[migrateBoy]

Hi,

I took IME in April 2013, and still my status on e-CAS is "In Process" and not expounded with details. Is this normal. I thought I should see something like Medical Results received....

Though the visa offices vary, roughly when should I expect VISA issuance after medical ?

 

[O_Canada]

Hi All

Can any one please advise as I have received below email on 24 June 2013 from my local Visa office saying below. I am not sure if both the bullet points below apply here, or just the one which is highlight (moving forward a bit) The reason I am asking is since now I haven't received Medical request as per first point. Anyway I have sent the RPRF via draft through Traditional post. The clock is ticking as they give me the last date reply, and wondering if this deadline applies to RPRF only (which haven't received yet) The sentence "the following documents" confuses me if both documents applies here and I missed second MR email. we require

Please advice and good luck to all

+++++++++++++COPY of mail part of email BELOW++++++++++

Dear XYZ


This is in reference to your application for permanent residence in Canada. In order for us to continue the processing of your application, we require the following documents:

-Complete or provide proof of completion of the Immigration medical examination. NB: Medical Examination instructions are sent as a separate email. If you do not received the email, please contact this office

-Pay the Right of Permanent Residence Fee, as per the enclosed Sydney Visa Offices Fee Schedule


The above information/documents must be received in our office before: XX August 2013. Failure to do so could result in the refusal of your application. Please quote your complete application number on all correspondence with this office.


All documents must be accompanied by English or French translations. When original documents are requested, notarised documents are not acceptable.


Thank you for the interest you have shown in Canada.


Sincerely,
Immigration Section
XYZ

Hi sidhuinoslo,

Visa office applicable to me is New Delhi but they have transfered my file to Sri Lanka to provide quick processing time. I also got this e-mail from Srilanka Embassy, They mentioned all the stuff they wanted from me in that e-mail. They also asked me to pay RPRF at New Delhi and send them proof of this payment.

I have sent RPRF Draft to New Delhi via Courier and couriered all the rerquested documents to Srilanka.

Now I am waiting for Reciept of this RPRF Fees from New Delhi Visa office. Which I think takes more than one month to come by normal post . I have mentioned to Sri Lanka office that I am awaiting for this reciept and then I will send them its copy.

Although I provided my IELTS copy to Nova Scotia office they want Original Result, So I had to send them Original IELTS Result sheet along with other documents. They had just given me 1 month deadline to provide this documentation.

 

[O_Canada]

R u Landed in Canada ?

Thanks

hi Punjabi,

Yes I have landed in Canada - mid of June.

 

[princeofindia]

how is the job situation there? are u happy at this move?
regards
princeofindia
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hi Punjabi,

Yes I have landed in Canada - mid of June.

 

[chintan_155]

Hi All,

I got OWP visa on 08-Jul-13.

Timeline:
Applied on: 5-Feb-13
Med.Req on: 5-Jun-13
Med.Sent on: 13-Jun-13
Visa Rcvd on: 8-Jul-13

Validity of visa up to: 30-04-13.

For PR,
Applied on: 30-Jan-13
Fees charged on Credit card: 4-Mar-13
1st AOR on: 6-Mar-13 (from Nova Scotia)
2nd AOR on: 28-Jun-13 (from NDVO)

 

[punjabi]

Hi All,

I got OWP visa on 08-Jul-13.

Timeline:
Applied on: 5-Feb-13
Med.Req on: 5-Jun-13
Med.Sent on: 13-Jun-13
Visa Rcvd on: 8-Jul-13

Validity of visa up to: 30-04-13.

For PR,
Applied on: 30-Jan-13
Fees charged on Credit card: 4-Mar-13
1st AOR on: 6-Mar-13 (from Nova Scotia)
2nd AOR on: 28-Jun-13 (from NDVO)

congrats ...after long waiting, you got the VISA..

 

[chintan_155]

congrats ...after long waiting, you got the VISA..

Thanks Punjabi,

 

[kia99]

Hi,

Finally all the wait is over. Got the COPR and visa today.

Kia99

 

[tutut]

I landed in beginning of January. On the very next day, I obtained my Social Insurance Number (SIN), and opened a bank account. My profession is in demand here (mobile software developer), thus I found work very quickly. My employer asked me only for my SIN. The only implication for working with OWP is that you need to wait three months from the day you start working and until you are eligible for OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan).

Thanks for the info ddq. It helps a lot.

 

[zain92]

Dear Kia99

wow ..very very congratulations..
please share the timelines for both OWP and PR ..

thanks

 

[migrateBoy]

Congratulations Kia99 !!!

Hi,

Finally all the wait is over. Got the COPR and visa today.

Kia99

 

[migrateBoy]

To all those of us in the waiting... here some useful information to calm us down...

[quote author=Qorax]

[size=10pt]Background & Security Checks[/size]

Note: Our Background Check comprises of 2 parts:
1. The Standard Documentation Checks,
2. The Security & Criminality Checks.

Standard Documentation Checks:
Our background check is done at the CHC stage. It commences the moment our file gets the 1st BFD by the VO. An indicator of which is the e-CAS that shows "In Progress". All docs been checked & our NOC being tallied against the MI, if the VO finds our case 'eligible' for Canadian PR, the file becomes 'Accepted'; and then it goes for standard background checks, viz. Exp, Quals, Adaptability, Qualitative Considerations etc.

The process involves many things. If our case file is well presented and the enclosures vouch the quality-quantity, adequate POF docs etc., there might not be a requirement of 'actually' calling the employers, references etc. The VOs have a way with that, they are experienced enough to ascertain the logical disposition of our case. But, if there are any concerns of his/her, s/he is likely to ask for additional docs, do further scrutiny vide any means [calling, visiting etc.] & might ask for an Interview.

-Culmination: When 'fully' satisfied, we get the 'Medical Request'.
-Timeframe: Can be anything around 3-8* months, for the 'fast track' system (Avg. 4-5 months).
-eCAS: Continues to Show 'In Process'.
*The older system has a queue, thus can be longer.

Security & Criminality Checks:
A part of the b/ground checks is the 'Security Check'. It commences after our med results are submitted to the CHC. This is a major activity -mainly concerning our 'safe inclusion' into the Canadian Soil; vis-a-vis, Political, Socio-Econmical, Anti-Social disposition, perceived Threat to Canada's integrity etc. This gets us the SDEC, CDEC & SECCRIM.

This is a serious & time-consuming stage, involving many agencies, including CSIS, Interpol, NASC, Database Checking & touch-base with Local Police. Many things are considered here... the No. of countries visited, Applicant coming from 'certain' countries, ex-Servicemen [including Law Enforcement services], Prolonged stay in a country w/out sufficient docs to prove cause, frequent traveling to certain nations, your *Name (?), Inter-Religion/Nationality Marriages etc.

If everything is simple & straight, the file soon gets into the 'final review' stage. If there are any 'red flags', our case goes into a 'spin'. Then our file might go to the local Police/CID agencies; the outcome/timeframe of which is beyond the control of CIC. And thereby the timeframe can be anything [sometimes beyond 1yr]. But, usually this stage should be over by 5 months max. However, a point to be noted is that we can also be called for an Interview [at this stage], due to this reason.

-Culmination: Only upon security clearance we receive the PPR.
-Timeframe: Around 2-6 months. Avg. 3 months. [With new system, sometimes PPR is clubbed with Meds]
-eCAS: Still 'In Process', but 'Med Results Recd.' inside.

*Yes, that's how a certain Mr. Sharukh Khan was detained for 4.5 hrs in an US port. He was a VIP, thus 4.5 hrs. For u & me -things could be different.
...
The Process in a Nutshell:

Stage-1: [CIO stage] Send Initial Apps+Processing Fees to CIO-NS > Qualitative Check > Issue of AOR+120 days Letter >

Stage-2: [CHC stage onwards] Send Full Docs+RPRF to the Local Visa Office > File on Queue > e-Cas: "Received by Visa Office" > Eligibility Check+PSDEC > Issue of 2nd AOR > Background Check > Issue of Additional docs Request [if any] > 1st BF'D > e-Cas: "In Process" > Send Addnl. Docs > Issue of Med Request > 2nd BF'D >

Stage-3: Meds Sent > e-Cas: "Medical Results Recd." > Issue of PPR* > Send Passport/s > Security Check > Visa/s Stamped > e-Cas: "Decision Made" >
*The Meds & PPR are sometimes 'clubbed' together.

Stage-4: Return of 'Stamped' Passport/s+COPR > Landing at the POE > e-Cas: "Completed".
...

Qorax


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[kia99]

Dear Kia99

wow ..very very congratulations..
please share the timelines for both OWP and PR ..

thanks

Hi Zain,

Here is my timeline.

Visa Office......: CPP-Ottawa
NOC Code......: 2173
Nomination.....: 10-09-2012
App. Filed.......: 05-11-2012
AOR Received.: 04-01-2013
File Transfer...: 05-04-2013;
Med's Request: 10-01-2013
Med's Done....: 14-01-2013,
Meds Delivered - 24-01-2013
In Process: 05-04-2013
RPRF Fees paid: 05-04-2013
Decision Made Status - 05-05-2013
PPR request - 26-06-2013
COPR & Visa issued - 08-07-2013

OWP issued at Niagara Falls Border - 01-04-2103

Let me know if you have any more questions.

Kia99