RQ before test , timeline

[redstone]

Dear Exprts,,,,, I have been requested to send translation ( from certified translator) of few stamps of passport. Should i send original or copy of translation?

 

[ilkar]

Dear Exprts,,,,, I have been requested to send translation ( from certified translator) of few stamps of passport. Should i send original or copy of translation?

When I first applied, I also had my passport and my stamps translated. I sent the original. It is safer that way and it will be in theirs records so they will not need another one unless time passes by and they need to verify new stamps on your passport.

 

[janoo]

send original translation and make sure translated by approve translator atio stamp...

 

[Starfromindi]

Hello, I am new to this forum- here is my timeline, please let me know your thoughts.

Appl. Recd- Jan 27, 2014
Started processing appl- Mar 13, 2014
RQ recd- May 12, 2014
RQ replied- June 10, 2014
Letter to appear of Test Recd- July 25, 2014
Test Date- Aug 15, 2014 @ Scarborough
Test passed- Was told file will be transferred to St. Clair office for further processing.

No official response since then. Called CIC call center few times. Fortunately, at one time agent told me I am short of days for reqd. for number of physical days presence. (As per my calculation I was above 1150 days). Apparently, the problem is my frequent US visits- all for business purposes. I work for Canadian company (regular full time employee) who requires me to travel across the border very very often. There is nothing I can do about it. I sent my T4s, Tax documents, NOA, letters from employers saying they send me to the US for business, property tax documents, boarding passes etc. while submitting my RQ as a proof of my permanent residence here in Canada.

But there is no official response from their side. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

 

[mailvdutt]

Did you order ATIP?, that will give you more information

 

[Starfromindi]

No, I did not know about ATIP. I will put in a request through it. Would you know how long would it take? Thanks for your reply.

Is there anyone else in this forum who has got RQ because of business travels? Thank you in advance.

 

[lenium]

It takes 30 calendar days.

There is no difference between absence for business purposes and personal purposes. Lack of required physical presence in Canada will trigger RQ.

 

[Starfromindi]

Okay, thank you much for your reply. Will keep you posted on what I hear back from them.

 

[longwaitwithrq]

Okay, thank you much for your reply. Will keep you posted on what I hear back from them.

Atip is the only way you can get information on the status of your file, if you request for the same now you will get it after exactly 30- 31 days, the Atip will show the status of your file on the day the Atip was requested not the status on the day Atip was received.

 

[TObound]

Hello,

Does anyone know how long does Mississauga office take to schedule an oath?

I just got off the phone with the CIC. A nice officer told me that my file was returned to the Mississauga office. I am assuming this means St. Claire office has completed my RQ review. I am also assuming (fingers crossed) that oath is the next step, under yet another hopeful assumption that the decision was positive.

Here is my timeline:

Application received & AOR sent - March 3, 2014.
CIC started processing the application - April 10, 2014.
RQ - June 24, 2014
RQ sent to the CIC - July 31, 2014
Test Notice - August 6, 2014
Test written - August 23, 2014 in Scarborough

Does anyone have a similar timeline or similar processing office of Mississauga? My application bounced around three offices.

 

[janoo]

At least 4-6 weeks if your security are valid otherwise add another 6 weeks...

hope fully it will not take long.. am waiting from April 7... file transfer from st.clair..

 

[TObound]

At least 4-6 weeks if your security are valid otherwise add another 6 weeks...

hope fully it will not take long.. am waiting from April 7... file transfer from st.clair..

Thanks for replying Janoo! What is your timeline?

Any idea how long security checks are generally valid for? Also, security means a criminal record check, right?

 

[lenium]

How did you get through the CIC agent. I cannot get them to check my file for me

 

[TObound]

I think it is pure luck kinda game. If you get a nice officer you are in luck. So, good luck!

I called right at 8 am. So, maybe earlier in the day agents are friendlier. Also, I had a good reason why I need my file to be checked.

 

[lenium]

What is your reason?