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September 2014 OUTLAND Applications

lleahdoll

Hero Member
Nov 12, 2012
613
38
USA
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
Sep 9th, 2014
Doc's Request.
May 5th, 2015 (CSQ requested)
AOR Received.
Oct 14th, 2014
File Transfer...
Nov 14th, 2014
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
July 29th, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
DM: Aug 1st, 2015 COPR: Aug 6th, 2015
LANDED..........
Sep 1st, 2015
So I got an email from Ottawa today. Got my hopes up though. They just now are telling me to send my CSQ. Not too sure why they waited so long. I thought they checked to see if all documents are there awhile ago....
I'm hoping this doesn't delay anything. Going to mail it now!
 

Mulez

Star Member
Mar 9, 2015
156
5
123
the Netherlands
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Sept 12 2014
Doc's Request.
Yes, May 22 2015
File Transfer...
Oct 28 2014 SA
Med's Request
upfront
Med's Done....
Sept 4 2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
IP: July 21 DM: July 28 2015
VISA ISSUED...
COPR: August 8 2015
LANDED..........
Landed on August 17th 2015
Good that you hear something. Silly question, whats a CSQ?
 

lleahdoll

Hero Member
Nov 12, 2012
613
38
USA
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
Sep 9th, 2014
Doc's Request.
May 5th, 2015 (CSQ requested)
AOR Received.
Oct 14th, 2014
File Transfer...
Nov 14th, 2014
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
July 29th, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
DM: Aug 1st, 2015 COPR: Aug 6th, 2015
LANDED..........
Sep 1st, 2015
Mulez said:
Good that you hear something. Silly question, whats a CSQ?
If your sponsor lives in Quebec you have to also apply to the Quebec government separately for sponsorship. CSQ is the document you receive when they approve you. I thought they were suppose to send a copy to Ottawa but I know sometimes the visa office asks for it so maybe I'm wrong. I did think it'd be asked for earlier if it was missing but I think this means they're going through everything at least.
 

Evadyrrehs

Hero Member
Nov 4, 2013
383
25
Moncton NB Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Sept 24/2014
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
Nov 13/2014
File Transfer...
SA Nov 13/2014
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
July 22/2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
None
VISA ISSUED...
DM June 2/2015 and COPR arrived June 10/2015
LANDED..........
June 15/2015 Yay! 8) PR card arrived Sept 3/2015
lleahdoll said:
So I got an email from Ottawa today. Got my hopes up though. They just now are telling me to send my CSQ. Not too sure why they waited so long. I thought they checked to see if all documents are there awhile ago....
I'm hoping this doesn't delay anything. Going to mail it now!
I think this is a good sign for you 8) It seems many times when they ask for stuff this late in the game you'll often see a DM happen not long after you mail off what they are asking for etc.
 

Evadyrrehs

Hero Member
Nov 4, 2013
383
25
Moncton NB Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Sept 24/2014
Doc's Request.
None
AOR Received.
Nov 13/2014
File Transfer...
SA Nov 13/2014
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
July 22/2014
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
None
VISA ISSUED...
DM June 2/2015 and COPR arrived June 10/2015
LANDED..........
June 15/2015 Yay! 8) PR card arrived Sept 3/2015
Mariac819 said:
Ordered my notes today!... I am hoping to have DM before I see them in June, but maybe this will get the ball rolling. Who knows, I am trying anything at this point. I will stand on my head if it means Ottawa will get started on us Sept applicants!!!.. GO GO GO Ottawa!!!!!.... Ok Im done... lol Good luck everyone.
I had the same idea when I ordered the notes three or so weeks ago thinking maybe it will speed up the process, hopefully soon! 8) ( btw no notes yet)

With you standing on your head and for myself having toes, fingers, and eyes crossed for a good long while now, I think we should all get some happy news soon. ( I hope so it's really hard to navigate like this) :D
 

Cazzy_08

Star Member
Feb 26, 2015
56
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
September 2014
Doc's Request.
13th may 2015 (never got the memo) 8th July 2015
AOR Received.
18th September 2014
File Transfer...
Approved as a sponsor 5th November 2014
Med's Done....
Upfront in July
Evadyrrehs said:
I had the same idea when I ordered the notes three or so weeks ago thinking maybe it will speed up the process, hopefully soon! 8) ( btw no notes yet)

With you standing on your head and for myself having toes, fingers, and eyes crossed for a good long while now, I think we should all get some happy news soon. ( I hope so it's really hard to navigate like this) :D
Fingers crossed for everyone! Doing my head in now! Just want a decision so me and my other half can start our new adventure and be with my family! Want to be there for when my nephew arrives in September hopefully!! Started getting the ball rolling with making connections for a job but so hard when I can't commit to a date!!
 

lleahdoll

Hero Member
Nov 12, 2012
613
38
USA
Visa Office......
Ottawa
App. Filed.......
Sep 9th, 2014
Doc's Request.
May 5th, 2015 (CSQ requested)
AOR Received.
Oct 14th, 2014
File Transfer...
Nov 14th, 2014
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
July 29th, 2014
VISA ISSUED...
DM: Aug 1st, 2015 COPR: Aug 6th, 2015
LANDED..........
Sep 1st, 2015
Evadyrrehs said:
I think this is a good sign for you 8) It seems many times when they ask for stuff this late in the game you'll often see a DM happen not long after you mail off what they are asking for etc.
Let's hope, eh! :D
I sent it express so it should arrive tomorrow. Although when we sent our app this way it was delayed... -_- luckily we have 45 days to get it there but I'd rather them get it asap.
 

mandy_28115

Star Member
Jul 28, 2014
86
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 29,2014
Doc's Request.
Sept 13 2014
AOR Received.
September 26,2014
File Transfer...
November5, 2014
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
Aug 15, 2014
LANDED..........
May 24, 2015
Evadyrrehs said:
I had the same idea when I ordered the notes three or so weeks ago thinking maybe it will speed up the process, hopefully soon! 8) ( btw no notes yet)

With you standing on your head and for myself having toes, fingers, and eyes crossed for a good long while now, I think we should all get some happy news soon. ( I hope so it's really hard to navigate like this) :D
When we ordered notes that when we changed to in process! I hope this is true for you and it speeds things up
 

mandy_28115

Star Member
Jul 28, 2014
86
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
July 29,2014
Doc's Request.
Sept 13 2014
AOR Received.
September 26,2014
File Transfer...
November5, 2014
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
Aug 15, 2014
LANDED..........
May 24, 2015
So my mom got something from Canada immigration in the mail today! She now is mailing it here, mail takes so long to get here though. So they didn't change my address in the system yet. Well heres to more waiting 8) Im pretty sure its my COPR :)

Also I wanted to put a link out there I wish I knew of this program a year ago. A Canadian wife told me about it and she used it in Ireland to be with her husband for awhile. It allowed her to work while waiting on immigration. I honestly would have went this route. Maria you are familiar with the forum is there a good place to put the link for others to be given the opportunity?

http://www.swap.ca/out_eng/index.aspx
 

Mariac819

Hero Member
Feb 29, 2012
967
43
New York USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Sept. 10, 2014
Doc's Request.
May 06, 2015 - they lost my relationship proof and FBI clearance. They will accept copy of FBI, I sent in more relationship proof.
AOR Received.
Oct. 23, 2014 (By Phone)
File Transfer...
Oct. 28, 2014 (SA)
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
July 25, 2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
none
VISA ISSUED...
DM - June 23, 2015 COPR June 24, 2015
LANDED..........
July 12, 2015
mandy_28115 said:
So my mom got something from Canada immigration in the mail today! She now is mailing it here, mail takes so long to get here though. So they didn't change my address in the system yet. Well heres to more waiting 8) Im pretty sure its my COPR :)

Also I wanted to put a link out there I wish I knew of this program a year ago. A Canadian wife told me about it and she used it in Ireland to be with her husband for awhile. It allowed her to work while waiting on immigration. I honestly would have went this route. Maria you are familiar with the forum is there a good place to put the link for others to be given the opportunity?

http://www.swap.ca/out_eng/index.aspx
Toss it on the spouse thread. With a small description :)

http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/spousal-sponsorship-t46995.0.html
 

Amalthea

Hero Member
May 27, 2014
488
64
Vancity
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-09-2014
AOR Received.
12-11-2014
Med's Done....
08-07-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
waived
VISA ISSUED...
29-05-2015
LANDED..........
18-06-2015
mandy_28115 said:
So my mom got something from Canada immigration in the mail today! She now is mailing it here, mail takes so long to get here though. So they didn't change my address in the system yet. Well heres to more waiting 8) Im pretty sure its my COPR :)

Also I wanted to put a link out there I wish I knew of this program a year ago. A Canadian wife told me about it and she used it in Ireland to be with her husband for awhile. It allowed her to work while waiting on immigration. I honestly would have went this route. Maria you are familiar with the forum is there a good place to put the link for others to be given the opportunity?

http://www.swap.ca/out_eng/index.aspx
Awe, I was hoping they would have "Canada" on there. Bummer!
 

Amalthea

Hero Member
May 27, 2014
488
64
Vancity
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-09-2014
AOR Received.
12-11-2014
Med's Done....
08-07-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
waived
VISA ISSUED...
29-05-2015
LANDED..........
18-06-2015
Nevermind, it's just not listed under destinations. It's got it's own little tab hiding at the top.

Here are the requirements;

Eligibility - the Following is required of each participant:
You must be a U.S. citizen.
You are aged 18 to 30 upon entry to Canada.
You are currently an enrolled student or a recent graduate of full time studies at a US College or University.
You have medical insurance with Medical Expenses, Personal Accident, and Repatriation of Remains up to $25,000.00 USD (this can be purchased through your travel agency once you register).
All participants must have a minimum if $1,200 USD in support funds available. (Support funds are the minimum amount of money you need to prove you have in your bank account as a safety net).
You cannot bring your spouse with you unless the spouse is individually eligible for their own Canadian work visa.
You cannot have dependent children or bring your children with you.
You cannot have a criminal record.
You choose the date you wish to enter Canada within your eligibility period and book your own travel accordingly. Spring 2013 student status will permit entry up to 15th February 2014. Fall 2013 student status permits entry up until August 15th, 2014.
 

Mariac819

Hero Member
Feb 29, 2012
967
43
New York USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Sept. 10, 2014
Doc's Request.
May 06, 2015 - they lost my relationship proof and FBI clearance. They will accept copy of FBI, I sent in more relationship proof.
AOR Received.
Oct. 23, 2014 (By Phone)
File Transfer...
Oct. 28, 2014 (SA)
Med's Request
Upfront
Med's Done....
July 25, 2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
none
VISA ISSUED...
DM - June 23, 2015 COPR June 24, 2015
LANDED..........
July 12, 2015
Amalthea said:
Nevermind, it's just not listed under destinations. It's got it's own little tab hiding at the top.

Here are the requirements;

Eligibility - the Following is required of each participant:
You must be a U.S. citizen.
You are aged 18 to 30 upon entry to Canada.
You are currently an enrolled student or a recent graduate of full time studies at a US College or University.
You have medical insurance with Medical Expenses, Personal Accident, and Repatriation of Remains up to $25,000.00 USD (this can be purchased through your travel agency once you register).
All participants must have a minimum if $1,200 USD in support funds available. (Support funds are the minimum amount of money you need to prove you have in your bank account as a safety net).
You cannot bring your spouse with you unless the spouse is individually eligible for their own Canadian work visa.
You cannot have dependent children or bring your children with you.
You cannot have a criminal record.
You choose the date you wish to enter Canada within your eligibility period and book your own travel accordingly. Spring 2013 student status will permit entry up to 15th February 2014. Fall 2013 student status permits entry up until August 15th, 2014.
I really don't get this ? ... Why would we have to apply for a visa? and how to we get to work with a visa? ... lol So confused.. were you able to figure it out Angela?
 

Amalthea

Hero Member
May 27, 2014
488
64
Vancity
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-09-2014
AOR Received.
12-11-2014
Med's Done....
08-07-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
waived
VISA ISSUED...
29-05-2015
LANDED..........
18-06-2015
Mariac819 said:
I really don't get this ? ... Why would we have to apply for a visa? and how to we get to work with a visa? ... lol So confused.. were you able to figure it out Angela?
It's like a working holiday visa, an open work permit, but it's only for current full-time students that are US citizens and are under the age of 30. That's really specific, lol.

http://www.swap.ca/in_eng/us_faq.aspx
 

Amalthea

Hero Member
May 27, 2014
488
64
Vancity
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-09-2014
AOR Received.
12-11-2014
Med's Done....
08-07-2014
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
waived
VISA ISSUED...
29-05-2015
LANDED..........
18-06-2015
I'm also a little perturbed by the fact that their site's copyright is from 2014 and all the dates are from 2013/2014, at the latest. It says nothing about 2015. I wonder if it's still in effect. 5 months is a long time not to add new program dates or update your site's copyright...

Edit; nevermind. See next post. US Citizens are not eligible for an IEC/working holiday visa for Canada.