[size=10pt]TO CHECK THE UPDATED TIMELINES AND STATUSES: PLS. CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR FULL CHART.
https://spreadsheets3.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?key=0AmrXmLMJh3UldFZOV1FmRElLVTduRE5HZk10R1J3cmc&output=html
FOR THOSE THAT WASN'T IN THE LIST YET AND WANTS TO BE A MEMBER OR BE INCLUDED IN THE CHART: PLS. CLICK THE LINK BELOW, FILL IT OUT AND SUBMIT. YOU CAN ALSO FILL THIS OUT WHEN YOU GET UPDATES ON YOUR ECAS.
https://spreadsheets5.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dFRCOVF1YjQ4Y1E4TEkyMkN2a0pTckE6MQ
TO LIKE OUR FB PAGE JUST CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW: Pls. write on the wall your alias/codename so that members could easily identify you.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Canadian-Immigrants/211545145552062
NOTES:
* passport that has maiden name on it can still be used as long as its not soon to expire and make sure it matches the information on
your application.
* The DMP will give you (original) copy 2 of the medical report that you need to include with your application. copy 1 will be sent by the
DMP to the appropriate medical office for processing.
REMINDERS: (DO'S AND DONT'S)
* inquiring about the status of your application before the standard processing time has elapsed will slow down the processing of your
application.
* for those who needs fingerprinting for fbi police certificate, better go to crame (investigation and crime laboratories) because they are
the one that's expert in finger printing and send atleast 2-3 copies of your fingerprint forms to avoid re-finger printing if it's not clear.
* make sure you have your AOM ready incase CEM asked for it.
* make sure you pay all the fess to avoid delay on processing.
* make sure to have your medical result on or before submitting your application.
* 9 recent photos submitted must be properly labeled at the back with the applicant's name, DOB and signature.
* make sure to print out the registration form and fill it out before going for CFO seminar to save time in line.
* for those who are going to CFO seminar make sure to be there early because they are on a first come first serve basis and they only
accomodate 60 people per day that would start at 10am from monday to friday.
NORMAL TIMELINES: processing times in months is 9 months but based on the previous applicants timelines this is how it goes.
* assessment of sponsor/sponsor get DM: within 42 days
* PP request/addt'l documents request: after a month from the date the sponsor got DM
* 2-4 months waiting time from the date of the pp sent before ecas changes
* ecas changes to in process and then DM after the said waiting time
* medical result received and DM usually comes few days after in process; but some will have in process for 2-4 months and gets DM;
some gets visa first before getting DM from in process status.
ECAS:
* Medical result received status will appear on ecas once or twice. If you submitted your medical result prior to your application, it will
appear on your ecas first before application received or during the first month of your application and then in just a few days it will be
removed on your ecas. if it again appeared on your ecas 2-4 months after your pp submission then you'll probably get DM within that
month or not later than the next month, if everything goes well.
ABOUT THE CFO SEMINAR:
* As Filipinos going abroad as fiancé(e)s, spouses or other partners of foreign nationals, you are required to attend the CFO's guidance
and counseling session in order to secure the Guidance and Counseling Certificate (GCC) and the CFO sticker.
* You also need this certificate to renew or apply for a new passport at the Department of Foreign Affairs
IMPORTANT LINKS:
* citizenship and immigration canada: http://www.cic.gc.ca
* Sponsoring your family: Spouses and dependent children—How to apply:
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/sponsor/spouse-apply-how.asp#step2
* where to get all the forms for sponsoring a spouse: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/fc.asp
* how to find a designated medical practitioner: http://www.cic.gc.ca/dmp-md/medical.aspx
* how to get FBI clearance: http://www.fbi.gov/about-us/cjis/background-checks
* how to get advisory on marriage on line: http://nso.citizenservices.com.ph/apply/cenomar
* how to check your online status: https://services3.cic.gc.ca/ecas/authenticate.do?app=ecas
* how to check the member of the parliament in your area:
http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainMPsCompleteList.aspx?Language=e
* CFO website - to check requirements, fees, address and contacts: www.cfo.gov.ph OR
http://www.cfo.gov.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1348:fiancee-spouses-and-other-partners-of-
foreignnationals&catid=140
* where to get plane tickets/cheap flights: http://www.flightnetwork.com / http://www.farecompare.com /
http://www.flightcenter.com/ http://www.cheapflights.ca
ADDRESSES:
Embassy of Canada
Immigration and Visa Section
Level 6, Tower 2, RCBC Plaza
6819 Ayala Avenue
Makati City 1200
Philippines
CFO Manila
Citigold Center, 1345 Pres. Quirino Avenue
corner Osmeña Highway (South Superhighway)
Manila
CFO Cebu Desk
Causing-Lozada Building, Osmeña Boulevard corner
MJ Cuenco Street, Cebu City, Philippines
Where to attend the CFO seminar in Manila:
SMEF-COW Manila
Good Shepherd Convent, 1043 Aurora Boulevard
Quezon City, Philippines 1108
OR
PEOPLE'S REFORM INITIATIVE FOR SOCIAL MOBILIZATION INC.
2nd Floor BDO Building, 2422 Taft Avenue
CONTACTS:
CANADA EMBASSY CALL CENTER: 1-888-242-2100
MANILA EMBASSY: Mission Tel.: (63-2) 857-9001
Immigration Tel.: (63-2) 857-9002 (recorded information)
Email: MANIL.IMMIGRATION @ international.gc.ca
DHL #: (02) 879-8888 and (02) 811-7000
Manila CFO Tel. No.: (02) 552-4700
Cebu CFO Telefax: (032) 255-5253
SMEF-COW Manila
Tel. No.: (632) 913-6439
PEOPLE'S REFORM INITIATIVE FOR SOCIAL MOBILIZATION INC.
Tel. Nos.: (632) 525-3114, (632) 525-3783, (632) 525-4314
ABBREVIATIONS:
ECAS: electronic client application status
PPR: passport request
AAF: appendix A form
DM: decision made
MP: member of the parliament
AOR: aknowledgement official receipt
CEM: canadian embassy manila
CFO: commission on filipinos overseas
AOM: advisory on marriage
DMP: designated medical practitioner
