Posted in the Dec 2010 thread as well.
My girl friend has previously worked at an MP's office, and she recently suggested that I go to my local MP's office and see if they could provide me with an update. She said not to call, or email, but to go in person.
I took the day off work on Monday, to visit my local MP's office. I expected when I went there, there would be a line up of people, and I'd be sitting around all day. Not the case. I got there and was seen immediately. I explained my case and they asked me to fill out a standard form, to contact CIC on my behalf and inquiry about my file.
They explained that a large majority of their district is made of up recent immigrants, and 80% of their work in the MP's office is dealing with CIC. I was shocked, but also glad because I figured they have experience.
They told me to give them three days and they would call me with an update.
The MP's office called me today and told me that there are still outstanding things to be reviewed, security clearance and the notarized letters about my husband's son (regarding inability to obtain his medical, although he is not accompanying). Our file is set to be reviewed July 12!!!
The CAIPS notes that I had requested over two months ago and a Bring Forward date of September, so knowing that someone will review our file on in four days, July 12 is fantastic news.
I would encourage anyone to contact their local MP office. I don't believe they can move your application any sooner, but we would of NEVER got this information from calling the Call Centre, Ecas, or emailing Buffalo. It was very simple process, and we finally got some news.
July 12, I hope, pray, beg that the VO has some mercy on our case and I can give you all a good news update.
My girl friend has previously worked at an MP's office, and she recently suggested that I go to my local MP's office and see if they could provide me with an update. She said not to call, or email, but to go in person.
I took the day off work on Monday, to visit my local MP's office. I expected when I went there, there would be a line up of people, and I'd be sitting around all day. Not the case. I got there and was seen immediately. I explained my case and they asked me to fill out a standard form, to contact CIC on my behalf and inquiry about my file.
They explained that a large majority of their district is made of up recent immigrants, and 80% of their work in the MP's office is dealing with CIC. I was shocked, but also glad because I figured they have experience.
They told me to give them three days and they would call me with an update.
The MP's office called me today and told me that there are still outstanding things to be reviewed, security clearance and the notarized letters about my husband's son (regarding inability to obtain his medical, although he is not accompanying). Our file is set to be reviewed July 12!!!
The CAIPS notes that I had requested over two months ago and a Bring Forward date of September, so knowing that someone will review our file on in four days, July 12 is fantastic news.
I would encourage anyone to contact their local MP office. I don't believe they can move your application any sooner, but we would of NEVER got this information from calling the Call Centre, Ecas, or emailing Buffalo. It was very simple process, and we finally got some news.
July 12, I hope, pray, beg that the VO has some mercy on our case and I can give you all a good news update.
