PNP File Transfer To CIO Sydney, Nova Scotia - December/ January

[Edmontonbound]

For March and April 2012 applicants waiting...
Do not be dismayed. This is the explanation of what I think is happening. For Jan to May 2012 applicants, CIO only checked for money & complete application documents. Then, they send the documents to CPP-Ottawa. The day CPP-Ottawa receives it, they send for batch RCMP check and get the result that same day. On the next day, they issue the AOR & Medical forms (if all things go well) and they start 'Criminality' check.
After Buffalo was closed on 29th May 2012, CPP-Ottawa stopped focusing on Buffalo Applicants and CIO took over the start of 'Eligibility' and 'Criminality' checks. Then they transfer the file to Ottawa. This is why Post July 2012 applicants are getting response faster than Pre July, 2012. 'in Process' for post July 2012 applicants is not the same as 'in process' for Pre July 2012 applicants.
Post July 2012 applicants go in process once CIO does the 'eligibility' first and starts the 'criminality'. Meanwhile, for Pre July 2012, apart from 'Criminality' that is started on the day you receive the AOR, no other checks is done until 'YOU ARE ASSIGNED AN OFFICER'. In fact, many people already pass 'Criminality' but they are not known (not all). But once the Officer looks at the file, he will make recommendations to pass the 'criminality' after which he/she does the 'eligibility'. After the Eligibility is passed, then it goes 'in process' that same day. After that day, 'Security' checks are started and other things necessary to finalize the application. If it's one person, it is faster (although some countries get processed faster than others) but if it contains spouse and dependent children, it is different (especially if the spouse and/or children is not resident in Canada).
I hope this helps!

I agree with coshx. A friend of mine who's a March, 2012 applicant applied for his GCMS notes in April. The GCMS notes were printed on April 03, 2013, It showed NOTHING started including criminality. However, he got an email request to re-do medical for his wife and kid in the 3rd week of April. And on April 30, 2013, it has started showing 'In Process'.

 

[sulav787]

For March and April 2012 applicants waiting...
Do not be dismayed. This is the explanation of what I think is happening. For Jan to May 2012 applicants, CIO only checked for money & complete application documents. Then, they send the documents to CPP-Ottawa. The day CPP-Ottawa receives it, they send for batch RCMP check and get the result that same day. On the next day, they issue the AOR & Medical forms (if all things go well) and they start 'Criminality' check.
After Buffalo was closed on 29th May 2012, CPP-Ottawa stopped focusing on Buffalo Applicants and CIO took over the start of 'Eligibility' and 'Criminality' checks. Then they transfer the file to Ottawa. This is why Post July 2012 applicants are getting response faster than Pre July, 2012. 'in Process' for post July 2012 applicants is not the same as 'in process' for Pre July 2012 applicants.
Post July 2012 applicants go in process once CIO does the 'eligibility' first and starts the 'criminality'. Meanwhile, for Pre July 2012, apart from 'Criminality' that is started on the day you receive the AOR, no other checks is done until 'YOU ARE ASSIGNED AN OFFICER'. In fact, many people already pass 'Criminality' but they are not known (not all). But once the Officer looks at the file, he will make recommendations to pass the 'criminality' after which he/she does the 'eligibility'. After the Eligibility is passed, then it goes 'in process' that same day. After that day, 'Security' checks are started and other things necessary to finalize the application. If it's one person, it is faster (although some countries get processed faster than others) but if it contains spouse and dependent children, it is different (especially if the spouse and/or children is not resident in Canada).
I hope this helps!

thanks for the information..

 

[irishlydia]

For March and April 2012 applicants waiting...
Do not be dismayed. This is the explanation of what I think is happening. For Jan to May 2012 applicants, CIO only checked for money & complete application documents. Then, they send the documents to CPP-Ottawa. The day CPP-Ottawa receives it, they send for batch RCMP check and get the result that same day. On the next day, they issue the AOR & Medical forms (if all things go well) and they start 'Criminality' check.
After Buffalo was closed on 29th May 2012, CPP-Ottawa stopped focusing on Buffalo Applicants and CIO took over the start of 'Eligibility' and 'Criminality' checks. Then they transfer the file to Ottawa. This is why Post July 2012 applicants are getting response faster than Pre July, 2012. 'in Process' for post July 2012 applicants is not the same as 'in process' for Pre July 2012 applicants.
Post July 2012 applicants go in process once CIO does the 'eligibility' first and starts the 'criminality'. Meanwhile, for Pre July 2012, apart from 'Criminality' that is started on the day you receive the AOR, no other checks is done until 'YOU ARE ASSIGNED AN OFFICER'. In fact, many people already pass 'Criminality' but they are not known (not all). But once the Officer looks at the file, he will make recommendations to pass the 'criminality' after which he/she does the 'eligibility'. After the Eligibility is passed, then it goes 'in process' that same day. After that day, 'Security' checks are started and other things necessary to finalize the application. If it's one person, it is faster (although some countries get processed faster than others) but if it contains spouse and dependent children, it is different (especially if the spouse and/or children is not resident in Canada).
I hope this helps!

That does make alot of sense! Myself and my husband are Buffalo transfers. Our app went to In Process on April 22nd, 2013 and according to local MP who checked the status of our application they are currently doing background checks and she said it takes roughly 4-6 weeks but that is for my husband and me as a dependant! Lets hope PPR comes soon!

 

[coshx]

This is the response I got from CPP-Ottawa few days ago when I sent them an email about my application passing processing time.

Dear Sir/Madam,

Thank you for your message concerning your application for permanent residence.

Your file has been transferred to this office in Ottawa for processing. It will be reviewed by one of our officers, with priority given to applications that were received at CIC before February 28th, 2012.

Case status:

An officer will be in contact with you in due course. In the meantime, we would ask for your patience and for you not to send follow-up requests for status to our office, unless you fall into one of the categories listed below.


When should I contact CIC?


You must notify Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) of any changes to your application. Examples of changes include:


• Changes in your personal circumstances, such as birth or adoption of a child, death of a family member, a marriage or a divorce;

• Change of contact information (e-mail, mailing address, telephone number);

• Appointment or change of immigration representative or designated individual;

• Decision to withdraw your application.


You have the option to withdraw your application at any point in the process. You will be refunded the RPRF if you have already paid it.


Need more information?

For more information concerning your Application status, you may refer to the CIC Help Centre online at http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/helpcentre/index-can.asp


How long will it take until I am likely to be contacted and/or updated by the Case Processing Office in Ottawa?

For Provincial Nominees/ Quebec Skilled Workers ONLY

Application Received Date Review Date* By what date can you expect to receive the next update from CPP-O?

1 December – 28 February 2012 On or before 31 May 2013 By 31 May 2013

1 March – 31 May 2012 On or before 31 August 2013 By 31 August 2013

... after 1 June 2012 After 31 August 2013 After 31 August 2013


*Review Date: Please note that the Review Date means the date by which your file will be reviewed by

an officer. It does not mean that your file will necessarily be finalized by that date.

 

[AMZA]

@ Coshx
Very reasonable and nicely explained!! Thanks

Thanks for the info @Coshx. It gives us some hope that jan and feb 2012 applicants might see the end of this soon.

 

[AMZA]

Hi @coshx. I have a question for you (and others that have already gotten their ppr). Which day of the week did you get your ppr? I ask this because it seems that my officer only checks my file on Tuesdays or Wednesdays and I wonder if those are the only days I have a chance to get my ppr. Or maybe the ppr email is not sent by the officer but some other department and can come anyway. So far with answers from cpp to my inquiries I noticed they always answer or sent requests on the same weekday. Anybody has the same situation?

 

[emanager]

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Passport Requested........!!!!!
Finally.... got the magic email on 13 May 8:48pm
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[blindsniper]

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Passport Requested........!!!!!
Finally.... got the magic email on 13 May 8:48pm
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Congratulation emanager ... great news !! good luck

 

[coshx]

Hi @ coshx. I have a question for you (and others that have already gotten their ppr). Which day of the week did you get your ppr? I ask this because it seems that my officer only checks my file on Tuesdays or Wednesdays and I wonder if those are the only days I have a chance to get my ppr. Or maybe the ppr email is not sent by the officer but some other department and can come anyway. So far with answers from cpp to my inquiries I noticed they always answer or sent requests on the same weekday. Anybody has the same situation?

I got my PPR on Tuesday 14th May, 2013. The PPR email was sent by a different person. The officer finalizes the application and makes a note for PPR to be sent.

 

[Pari123]

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Passport Requested........!!!!!
Finally.... got the magic email on 13 May 8:48pm
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Wow, congrats....

 

[emanager]

Thanks pari123, blindsniper.......
it coming, keep the faith alive man....

 

[Pari123]

Thanks pari123, blindsniper.......
it coming, keep the faith alive man....

can't wait now...

 

[prabz]

On my GCMS notes in counterfoil section why its saying no? any idea guys

For March and April 2012 applicants waiting...
Do not be dismayed. This is the explanation of what I think is happening. For Jan to May 2012 applicants, CIO only checked for money & complete application documents. Then, they send the documents to CPP-Ottawa. The day CPP-Ottawa receives it, they send for batch RCMP check and get the result that same day. On the next day, they issue the AOR & Medical forms (if all things go well) and they start 'Criminality' check.
After Buffalo was closed on 29th May 2012, CPP-Ottawa stopped focusing on Buffalo Applicants and CIO took over the start of 'Eligibility' and 'Criminality' checks. Then they transfer the file to Ottawa. This is why Post July 2012 applicants are getting response faster than Pre July, 2012. 'in Process' for post July 2012 applicants is not the same as 'in process' for Pre July 2012 applicants.
Post July 2012 applicants go in process once CIO does the 'eligibility' first and starts the 'criminality'. Meanwhile, for Pre July 2012, apart from 'Criminality' that is started on the day you receive the AOR, no other checks is done until 'YOU ARE ASSIGNED AN OFFICER'. In fact, many people already pass 'Criminality' but they are not known (not all). But once the Officer looks at the file, he will make recommendations to pass the 'criminality' after which he/she does the 'eligibility'. After the Eligibility is passed, then it goes 'in process' that same day. After that day, 'Security' checks are started and other things necessary to finalize the application. If it's one person, it is faster (although some countries get processed faster than others) but if it contains spouse and dependent children, it is different (especially if the spouse and/or children is not resident in Canada).
I hope this helps!

 

[Edmontonbound]

On my GCMS notes in counterfoil section why its saying no? any idea guys

I think you should be from a visa exempt country. Where are you from?

 

[Edmontonbound]

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Passport Requested........!!!!!
Finally.... got the magic email on 13 May 8:48pm
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Congrats emanager. Great news indeed.