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QSW Federal Stage - Application from Inside Canada

Vinc360

Hero Member
Oct 8, 2015
244
5
Category........
Visa Office......
CIO Sydney N.S / CPC-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-11-2015
AOR Received.
03-03-2016
Med's Request
11-07-2016
Med's Done....
18-07-2016 (30-07-2016 Medical Results Received)
Passport Req..
Decision made: 06-12-2016. No PPR (Visa-exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
COPR: 09-12-2016
LANDED..........
18-12-2016
Thank you both, we'll send in the question about her work permit update and see what they say. :)
 

vanco

Full Member
Mar 2, 2016
27
6
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Nomination.....
11/05/2015
AOR Received.
03/04/2016
Passport Req..
05/18/2016
LANDED..........
06/11/2016
vanco said:
QSW inland - Montreal
CSQ received in Nov 2015
CIC Syndey received application package on Nov 19th, 2015
.....

Waiting for AOR
AOR received tonight on March 4th!
 

Vinc360

Hero Member
Oct 8, 2015
244
5
Category........
Visa Office......
CIO Sydney N.S / CPC-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-11-2015
AOR Received.
03-03-2016
Med's Request
11-07-2016
Med's Done....
18-07-2016 (30-07-2016 Medical Results Received)
Passport Req..
Decision made: 06-12-2016. No PPR (Visa-exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
COPR: 09-12-2016
LANDED..........
18-12-2016
BajanCanadian said:
Hi Vince,

Since it is the same UCI number (I was a student as well, then received my post-graduate work permit), I would assume that the processing center will see this in your record.
However, if I were you, I would take the initiative to call the CIC Call center and ask the question. Here is the link which provides the number to call.
cic.gc.ca/english/contacts/call.asp

Follow the steps on the automated response to talk about permanent residence applications. This will put you in touch with a representative who will open your file and answer your question(s).
I find that some reps are more helpful than others. If you do not get a clear answer the first time, then call back a few hours later and you will speak with another representative (this happened to me, and asking a second time worked).

Hope this helps!
Hi BajanCanadian,

We had issues trying to reach an agent on call today, but we sent an email with the enquiry (used the link from the AOR email and informed them about the work permit as well as her new employment offer, we uploaded scans of her work contract and work permit at the same time). Do you think that's ok or should we still try to get a hold of them on the phone?

Thanks for your help :D
 

BajanCanadian

Full Member
Feb 29, 2016
24
1
Montreal, QC
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa, ON
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-09-2015
AOR Received.
23-12-2015
File Transfer...
24-12-2015
Med's Request
09-02-2016
Med's Done....
09-29-2016
VISA ISSUED...
10-06-2016
LANDED..........
18-06-2016
Vinc360 said:
Hi BajanCanadian,

We had issues trying to reach an agent on call today, but we sent an email with the enquiry (used the link from the AOR email and informed them about the work permit as well as her new employment offer, we uploaded scans of her work contract and work permit at the same time). Do you think that's ok or should we still try to get a hold of them on the phone?

Thanks for your help :D
Hi Vinc360,

If they have not responded to the email yet, I would say that you should still try to call them.
It wouldn't hurt, and they are usually quick to give you answers over the phone.
 

charlottemontreal

Star Member
Feb 20, 2016
65
1
Visa Office......
OTTAWA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
Feb 28, 2016
Med's Done....
Mar. 25, 2016
I just got Medical Request today.

My AOR was on Feb. 28, 2016.

It took less than 3 weeks to get MR. It is faster than believed.
I thought I would need to wait 2 or 3 months to get MR.
 

Vinc360

Hero Member
Oct 8, 2015
244
5
Category........
Visa Office......
CIO Sydney N.S / CPC-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-11-2015
AOR Received.
03-03-2016
Med's Request
11-07-2016
Med's Done....
18-07-2016 (30-07-2016 Medical Results Received)
Passport Req..
Decision made: 06-12-2016. No PPR (Visa-exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
COPR: 09-12-2016
LANDED..........
18-12-2016
BajanCanadian said:
Hi Vinc360,

If they have not responded to the email yet, I would say that you should still try to call them.
It wouldn't hurt, and they are usually quick to give you answers over the phone.
Thank you kindly, we'll make sure to give them a call on Monday to make sure the docs have been attached to the file :D

charlottemontreal said:
I just got Medical Request today.

My AOR was on Feb. 28, 2016.

It took less than 3 weeks to get MR. It is faster than believed.
I thought I would need to wait 2 or 3 months to get MR.
Amazing news! Hope it's the same for the rest of us :D That means we might get ours next week. At this rate we may get PPR much sooner than we thought! ;)
 

Hoback

Hero Member
Apr 27, 2012
200
5
124
Canada
Visa Office......
Ottawa, ON
NOC Code......
U024
Pre-Assessed..
Yes
App. Filed.......
28-08-2012
Doc's Request.
Sent upfront
Nomination.....
5-09-2015
AOR Received.
20-11-2012
IELTS Request
Sent with file
Med's Request
Sent upfront
Med's Done....
Sent upfront
Interview........
Waived
LANDED..........
In Canada since 22-08-2013
charlottemontreal said:
I just got Medical Request today.

My AOR was on Feb. 28, 2016.

It took less than 3 weeks to get MR. It is faster than believed.
I thought I would need to wait 2 or 3 months to get MR.
That's really quick! Good for you Charlotte!
 

Vinc360

Hero Member
Oct 8, 2015
244
5
Category........
Visa Office......
CIO Sydney N.S / CPC-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-11-2015
AOR Received.
03-03-2016
Med's Request
11-07-2016
Med's Done....
18-07-2016 (30-07-2016 Medical Results Received)
Passport Req..
Decision made: 06-12-2016. No PPR (Visa-exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
COPR: 09-12-2016
LANDED..........
18-12-2016
charlottemontreal said:
I just got Medical Request today.

My AOR was on Feb. 28, 2016.

It took less than 3 weeks to get MR. It is faster than believed.
I thought I would need to wait 2 or 3 months to get MR.
I was wondering... did you apply under PEQ? I wonder if this is what speeds up the process...
 

charlottemontreal

Star Member
Feb 20, 2016
65
1
Visa Office......
OTTAWA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
Feb 28, 2016
Med's Done....
Mar. 25, 2016
Yes
PEQ

However, I don't think this would speed up in federal stage.
 

lisizi

Star Member
Oct 21, 2013
82
2
Alberta
Category........
NOC Code......
1121
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Guys,
Do I need to know French to apply?
I am currently studying outside of Quebec (but in Canada), can I apply anyway?
I have enough points.
Thanks/
 

Mariam dal

Star Member
Jul 8, 2015
163
3
Hi everyone, any one knows the period time between AOR and medical check and also period time between AOR and requesting police check from home country ???
please advice, thanks
 

BajanCanadian

Full Member
Feb 29, 2016
24
1
Montreal, QC
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa, ON
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-09-2015
AOR Received.
23-12-2015
File Transfer...
24-12-2015
Med's Request
09-02-2016
Med's Done....
09-29-2016
VISA ISSUED...
10-06-2016
LANDED..........
18-06-2016
lisizi said:
Guys,
Do I need to know French to apply?
I am currently studying outside of Quebec (but in Canada), can I apply anyway?
I have enough points.
Thanks/
Hi Lisizi,

If you have enough points without the French, then you should be fine. I had enough points without the French, and placed ZERO French knowledge on the application. DO NOT BE TEMPTED to place "Basic" or "Intermediate" if your French is not good. They will ask you to do the exams, and you will have an interview in French if you do.
Much safer to stick with the points you have, and place no knowledge of French on the application (especially if your IELTS English tests show a very good grade(7-9)).
 

lisizi

Star Member
Oct 21, 2013
82
2
Alberta
Category........
NOC Code......
1121
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
BajanCanadian said:
Hi Lisizi,

If you have enough points without the French, then you should be fine. I had enough points without the French, and placed ZERO French knowledge on the application. DO NOT BE TEMPTED to place "Basic" or "Intermediate" if your French is not good. They will ask you to do the exams, and you will have an interview in French if you do.
Much safer to stick with the points you have, and place no knowledge of French on the application (especially if your IELTS English tests show a very good grade(7-9)).
Thanks! :)
 

Vinc360

Hero Member
Oct 8, 2015
244
5
Category........
Visa Office......
CIO Sydney N.S / CPC-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-11-2015
AOR Received.
03-03-2016
Med's Request
11-07-2016
Med's Done....
18-07-2016 (30-07-2016 Medical Results Received)
Passport Req..
Decision made: 06-12-2016. No PPR (Visa-exempt)
VISA ISSUED...
COPR: 09-12-2016
LANDED..........
18-12-2016
Hi everyone,

I was wondering if the Medical Request should appear on eCAS as well after receiving the request via email. And if so, how long should it take to show up on there after the request is received? I'm just wondering in case we miss the email, in case it goes to spam and gets deleted or something. Just a thought. Thanks in advance and good luck everyone :D
 

subtain

Hero Member
Aug 12, 2013
388
32
Montreal, Canada
Hi everyone,

Did anyone ever have to change anything in their CSQ (like spelling mistake) etc. If yes then any idea how long does it take?

Thanks and have a wonderful day !