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PNP - PR - April-May-June 2015 Applicants!

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
1,666
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
Mishti said:
Anyone got GCMS notes recently? I sent an email to follow up at ATIP-AIPRP@cic.gc.ca. I had applied on March 16. Have not received yet.
Let me know whenever you get a reply from them. I (website guy) too sent email to them yesterday. I hope that they will respond in couple of days or at least by friday.
 

jimmylama88

Star Member
Aug 13, 2010
167
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
0611
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-May-2015
AOR Received.
31-July-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
28-Dec-2015
Passport Req..
25-May-2016
Silent Monday :( :( :(

Two immigration lawyers told me it's another 6 months waiting after they request additional documents. Can anyone confirm/deny this from personal experience or reading other threads?

Thanks
 

bunge12

Star Member
Oct 27, 2015
93
3
Canada
NOC Code......
1221
LANDED..........
05-06-2016
harirajmohan said:
Let me know whenever you get a reply from them. I (website guy) too sent email to them yesterday. I hope that they will respond in couple of days or at least by friday.
Hari, I think you should order new notes. It's really odd that they still haven't seen the the other ones. Now, however, they only take 2 weeks.
 

Mishti

Hero Member
Mar 22, 2016
358
19
jimmylama88 said:
Silent Monday :( :( :(

Two immigration lawyers told me it's another 6 months waiting after they request additional documents. Can anyone confirm/deny this from personal experience or reading other threads?

Thanks
I was requested PCC of dependent in January. My PCC and updated schedule a of dependent March end. Am completing 15/months coming July 10. Can't say.
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
1,666
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
bunge12 said:
Hari, I think you should order new notes. It's really odd that they still haven't seen the the other ones. Now, however, they only take 2 weeks.
Sure buddy. Let me wait for few days. If nothing happens this week then i will order next week.
 

jimmylama88

Star Member
Aug 13, 2010
167
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
0611
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-May-2015
AOR Received.
31-July-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
28-Dec-2015
Passport Req..
25-May-2016
Guys, i know for sure that requesting GCMS notes delays your case. As much as I'd like to order new ones, I'm going to abstain myself from doing so.

There was an immigration conference here in Vancouver with John McCallum (you'll know who he is if you know anything about immigration). The conference attendees were mostly immigration lawyers receiving instructions and updates on the current load. They've seen an increase in applicants requesting GCMS notes which generates a heavier burden for agents who have to manipulate the entire file (who knows how many times), and eventually creating huge delays for everyone applying.

I recommend staying put. As for my own case, I requested them twice and now regret doing so. My sister who applied for PR under exact same conditions (same sponsor and all) just last year, got her PR in just 10 months because she didn't request anything. Like her, I'm also inland, have been in Canada for 7 years, have Canadian education, Canadian employer (we had the same sponsor) and had traveled to the same countries. I'm now just under 12 months with all assessments passed but still waiting for PPR and DM.

I recommend not requesting the notes over and over unless you absolutely need to (like if you need to confirm if your file is complete, etc). In the conference, they also mentioned they will start charging for these notes as they are generating a bigger burden which not only translates into more delays, but also a bigger governmental cost.

Cheers
Jimmy
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
1,666
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
jimmylama88 said:
Silent Monday :( :( :(

Two immigration lawyers told me it's another 6 months waiting after they request additional documents. Can anyone confirm/deny this from personal experience or reading other threads?

Thanks
Jimmy, I think that many whoever got additional documents have their PPR from April/March. So its not 6 months.
It still might be insider info but we will have to wait and watch on what happens to remaining April and May applicants in the next few weeks.

Till now we dont see a sign of 6 months from the additional documents request but for some it might have been 6 months but would have gotten their ppr within total 12-15 months. So will wait and watch on it in the next coming days to confirm.

I wish it doesnt happen. ;)
 

jimmylama88

Star Member
Aug 13, 2010
167
7
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
0611
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-May-2015
AOR Received.
31-July-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
28-Dec-2015
Passport Req..
25-May-2016
harirajmohan said:
Jimmy, I think that many whoever got additional documents have their PPR from April/March. So its not 6 months.
It still might be insider info but we will have to wait and watch on what happens to remaining April and May applicants in the next few weeks.

Till now we dont see a sign of 6 months from the additional documents request but for some it might have been 6 months but would have gotten their ppr within total 12-15 months. So will wait and watch on it in the next coming days to confirm.

I wish it doesnt happen. ;)
Again, like you, I hope my sources are wrong, but they're immigration experts and from what I've seen personally with my case, heard from acquaintances who went through the same process, and reading threads extensively here, I'm more than certain requesting more files from them generates more load on your case, hence delaying it. It's common sense. if you read your GCMS notes carefully, you'll see part of what they do (calling centers, registering every movement of your file, reverifying the system, as well as assurance and compliance with other agents).

I just want this whole process to be over. I've waited since I was 16 and made the decision to move to Canada. Having lived here for 7 years, with Canadian family, Canadian education, and signifcant Canadian experience, just makes me feel a bit more frustrated on how long it's taking. All in all, we have to be mindful they're doing their best, be patient, and be positive.

Week is just starting so let's keep our hope up guys. Good news will come for sure these weeks. Who will be the lucky bunch?
 

Cutiekim23

Star Member
Jun 26, 2015
78
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney Nova Scotia
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
11-05-2015
Doc's Request.
31-01-2016
AOR Received.
23-07-2015
Med's Request
23-12-2015
Med's Done....
08-01-2016
Passport Req..
05-04-2016
VISA ISSUED...
14-04-2016
LANDED..........
05-05-2016
Hello guys,

Any idea how many days will Ottawa send back the passport with visa? They received my passport last April 13 and until now my return xpresspost envelope is not yet activated.

Thank you! And all the best to everyone!!!

God bless us ...
 

harirajmohan

VIP Member
Mar 3, 2015
6,162
1,666
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-May-2015
Doc's Request.
30-Dec-2015 ReminderEmail(PCCs, NewPassport via cse 31-Dec-2015)
Nomination.....
SK 22-Apr-2015
AOR Received.
11-Aug-2015
Med's Request
23-Dec-2015
Med's Done....
20-Jan-2016
Passport Req..
26-May-2016 (BGC In Progress 25-May-2016)
VISA ISSUED...
PP Reached Ottawa:27-May-2016, Received:10-Jun-2016
LANDED..........
PR: 09-Jul-2016, PR Card: 17-Aug-2016
Cutiekim23 said:
Hello guys,

Any idea how many days will Ottawa send back the passport with visa? They received my passport last April 13 and until now my return xpresspost envelope is not yet activated.

Thank you! And all the best to everyone!!!

God bless us ...
Here you will get accurate information.
http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/canada-express-post-return-tracker-activation-related-thread-t398073.195.html
 

ness12

Hero Member
Oct 20, 2014
352
63
Category........
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
April 5, 2017
AOR Received.
Waiting
I just received my passport back from Ottawa :p I'm so happy!!! Goodluck to everyone!! I wish you all luck!!! i will do my exit to U.S for 2 weeks vacation on June ;D I can't wait for my PR card so I decided to exit and return

If you guys have question and inquieries Im willing to help...as much as I can...

Congratulation in advance to those whose waiting in line.... Just be patience and it will come very soon at least you expected.... this is a sweet revenge specially to those whose been persecuted by the employer like me

when its rain...it POURS!!!! Thank you Lord for your Amazing grace!!!
 

ashomony

Star Member
Jan 19, 2016
109
2
Saskatoon
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney.Novascotia
NOC Code......
6242
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-06-2015
Doc's Request.
RPRF march 30,2016. already paid
Nomination.....
27-05-2015
AOR Received.
17-09-2015
Med's Request
April 29, 2016
Med's Done....
upfront April 25, 2016
Passport Req..
sep 29, 2016
VISA ISSUED...
waiting
LANDED..........
waiting
ashomony said:
Hi today I did upfront medical can u please tell me, what is the address shall I need to send the receipt?
Tnx
I want to send one copy by post as well if u know the address can u please provide me.
tnx
 

PMC89

Hero Member
Apr 8, 2013
633
17
Category........
Visa Office......
Sydney, NS
NOC Code......
1122 - Professional occupations in business management consulting
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
June 8 2015 (Received - June 10 2015)
Doc's Request.
January 27 2016
Nomination.....
May 5 2015
AOR Received.
August 21 2015
Med's Request
March 4 2016
Med's Done....
February 8 2016 (Upfront)
Passport Req..
June 8 2016
VISA ISSUED...
June 10 2016
LANDED..........
Inland - June 21 2016 (Officialy PR)
jimmylama88 said:
Guys, i know for sure that requesting GCMS notes delays your case. As much as I'd like to order new ones, I'm going to abstain myself from doing so.

There was an immigration conference here in Vancouver with John McCallum (you'll know who he is if you know anything about immigration). The conference attendees were mostly immigration lawyers receiving instructions and updates on the current load. They've seen an increase in applicants requesting GCMS notes which generates a heavier burden for agents who have to manipulate the entire file (who knows how many times), and eventually creating huge delays for everyone applying.

I recommend staying put. As for my own case, I requested them twice and now regret doing so. My sister who applied for PR under exact same conditions (same sponsor and all) just last year, got her PR in just 10 months because she didn't request anything. Like her, I'm also inland, have been in Canada for 7 years, have Canadian education, Canadian employer (we had the same sponsor) and had traveled to the same countries. I'm now just under 12 months with all assessments passed but still waiting for PPR and DM.

I recommend not requesting the notes over and over unless you absolutely need to (like if you need to confirm if your file is complete, etc). In the conference, they also mentioned they will start charging for these notes as they are generating a bigger burden which not only translates into more delays, but also a bigger governmental cost.

Cheers
Jimmy
I totally agree, that's why I never ordered a single GCMS notes yet. No offence, but I fail to understand why everyone is in a frenzy of ordering GCMS notes, especially before the 15 months period. I always felt that it increases their burden and might delay our application. Even if it didn't burden them I thought the ECAS alone is enough for us to know what's happening with the application. It makes sense to order GCMS notes only when it's taking unusually long.
 

Mishti

Hero Member
Mar 22, 2016
358
19
PMC89 said:
I totally agree, that's why I never ordered a single GCMS notes yet. No offence, but I fail to understand why everyone is in a frenzy of ordering GCMS notes, especially before the 15 months period. I always felt that it increases their burden and might delay our application. Even if it didn't burden them I thought the ECAS alone is enough for us to know what's happening with the application. It makes sense to order GCMS notes only when it's taking unusually long.
If they would make the system a little more transparent and at least update the eclient status properly, I guess applicants would not freak out with stretching timelines. Maybe the system needs a total haul. People have put in their finances, a big chunk of their lives and made sacrifices to make this country their own. They deserve a more efficient immigration system.
 

Druce

Champion Member
Aug 6, 2012
1,257
36
South Africa
Category........
Visa Office......
Pretoria, South Africa
NOC Code......
0621 - Retail and Wholesale Trade Manager
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
MPNP 22 April 2014 CIC 22 September 2015
Doc's Request.
none
Nomination.....
11 September 2015
AOR Received.
11 December 2015
IELTS Request
Sent with App
File Transfer...
1 February 2016
Med's Request
4 August 2016
Med's Done....
10 August 2016 - Passed 31 August 2016 on myCIC
Interview........
noce
Passport Req..
12 Septmeber 2016
VISA ISSUED...
28 September 2016
LANDED..........
Mid December 2016 if all goes well!
ness12 said:
I just received my passport back from Ottawa :p I'm so happy!!! Goodluck to everyone!! I wish you all luck!!! i will do my exit to U.S for 2 weeks vacation on June ;D I can't wait for my PR card so I decided to exit and return

If you guys have question and inquieries Im willing to help...as much as I can...

Congratulation in advance to those whose waiting in line.... Just be patience and it will come very soon at least you expected.... this is a sweet revenge specially to those whose been persecuted by the employer like me

when its rain...it POURS!!!! Thank you Lord for your Amazing grace!!!
Congratulations my friend, your long wait is over!