Those who Waiting EXPRESS ENTRY in Six Months and not finalized!!!!

[Adin.blr]

@Adin.blr, Congratulations!

Well done! You really did a great job to get your PPR. I thought multiple enquiries would be annoying and could cause further delay or trouble, but your case proves it otherwise. 8)

Absolutely, I was extremely scared and hesitant to call them so frequently.But like I said, I did not find any clue whatsoever that they are aware of my previous calls.
It may not be the same case for e-mails though.But no harm in calling them a few times to build some concrete info and then using this info to draft a more relevant e-mail.

 

[chiyakam]

Hello Folks,

Got the PPR guys!!!! Finally...

Congratulations adin.blr!! I'm going to follow your advice and contact them again today. Let me also drop an email to them with URGENT in the subject!

 

[r_mittal86]

Looks like we are in the same boat ...the agent told me the same thing ...my file is also still in Ottawa and not with NDVO ...I have completed 9 months today ..I don't know what's so special with our case ...waiting for my GCMS ( applied on 4th May) to see what are they doing with my case.

Stay in touch buddy and please update me in case you get any information !!
Hope the PPR God will soon shower some mercy on people in this thread

May be we need to get in touch with few other agents to know if our file is really at Ottawa, as mentioned by Adin.blr I would not trust one agent saying file is at Ottawa.

 

[Musikwala]

I personally used to be believe that everything is done efficiently and that was the reason I never contacted them until my file crossed 6 months. But with my own experience I am now inclined to believe that things may not be as efficient as one assumes them to be. Especially the information sharing aspect of it (MyCIC isn't updated with accurate info, call centre agents do not have access to much info, PPRs that are sent but never received, file transfer between VOs, some people receiving multiple requests for docs that they already submitted, some GCMS notes showing no action taken for several months, extremely late rejections etc). I am confident that this will all improve in the coming years. This online application management system is still comparatively new (and better than the old system).

Going to submit my passport tomorrow. Hopefully no obstacles this time.

So... NDVO wasn't the one who issued your PPR? You got it straight from Ottawa?

My case is different. 2 different call center agents in Ottawa that I spoke to told me that my file was transferred to Pretoria VO in Dec 2015 itself. Plus, the first set of GCMS notes also shows that the file is in Pretoria since Dec 2015. It is just these lazy gooses here who aren't doing anything or sharing any kind of update for 5+ months now!

 

[r_mittal86]

So... NDVO wasn't the one who issued your PPR? You got it straight from Ottawa?

My case is different. 2 different call center agents in Ottawa that I spoke to told me that my file was transferred to Pretoria VO in Dec 2015 itself. Plus, the first set of GCMS notes also shows that the file is in Pretoria since Dec 2015. It is just these lazy gooses here who aren't doing anything or sharing any kind of update for 5+ months now!

Even am wondering if PPR would come from Ottawa or LVO? If it has to be Ottawa or LVO that means the file should be at Ottawa or LVO just before PPR respectively.

Do we have clarity on this piece if PPR will come from Ottawa or LVO and the final location of file before PPR?

 

[r_mittal86]

Absolutely, I was extremely scared and hesitant to call them so frequently.But like I said, I did not find any clue whatsoever that they are aware of my previous calls.
It may not be the same case for e-mails though.But no harm in calling them a few times to build some concrete info and then using this info to draft a more relevant e-mail.

Congrats Adin.blr; that means your PPR came from Ottawa.

Can it be said that its not necessary that file would be sent to LVO and they would issue PPR?

 

[Adin.blr]

So... NDVO wasn't the one who issued your PPR? You got it straight from Ottawa?

My case is different. 2 different call center agents in Ottawa that I spoke to told me that my file was transferred to Pretoria VO in Dec 2015 itself. Plus, the first set of GCMS notes also shows that the file is in Pretoria since Dec 2015. It is just these lazy gooses here who aren't doing anything or sharing any kind of update for 5+ months now!

Yes. My PPR was issued by Ottawa and not NDVO. Not sure if that is the standard. Only GCMS can now confirm who gave me the correct info, NDVO or 1st 3 CIC call centre agents.

If your GCMS and agents both confirm file is in Pretoria then that is the truth. Try to make a few more calls (to both VOs) and find out if the file was transferred after the processing was completed. If so, send Pretoria an e-mail with URGENT and Application number in subject line and wait for 3 days (do not hesitate to quote what CIC agents have informed you). Hopefully, the URGENT filter works the same way for Pretoria too. If they do not respond, use that as an excuse to contact CPC Ottawa that you have not received any support or directions from your local VO for 5 months and thus you are basically out of options and are relying on CPC Ottawa to provide you much needed insights.

None of this may return any results. But hey, it worked for me and I was shocked by the result I got. I hope it helps others too.

 

[r_mittal86]

@Adin.blr, Congratulations!

Well done! You really did a great job to get your PPR. I thought multiple enquiries would be annoying and could cause further delay or trouble, but your case proves it otherwise. 8)

Its our right to know the status of our application. CIC mentions if your application crossed 6 months timeline then you should contact us, if agents are not sharing the full/correct information then our only option is to get in touch via email.

 

[bellaluna]

Yes. My PPR was issued by Ottawa and not NDVO. Not sure if that is the standard. Only GCMS can now confirm who gave me the correct info, NDVO or 1st 3 CIC call centre agents.

If your GCMS and agents both confirm file is in Pretoria then that is the truth. Try to make a few more calls (to both VOs) and find out if the file was transferred after the processing was completed. If so, send Pretoria an e-mail with URGENT and Application number in subject line and wait for 3 days (do not hesitate to quote what CIC agents have informed you). Hopefully, the URGENT filter works the same way for Pretoria too. If they do not respond, use that as an excuse to contact CPC Ottawa that you have not received any support or directions from your local VO for 5 months and thus you are basically out of options and are relying on CPC Ottawa to provide you much needed insights.

None of this may return any results. But hey, it worked for me and I was shocked by the result I got. I hope it helps others too.

+1 for this, give it a shot, Musikwala...you have nothing to lose. I suppose there's also a good reason Ottawa is still listed as your secondary office.

BTW, the PPR seems to be issued by the processing VO. I noticed that the content of the PPR letter and requirements also vary from office to office. Like Accra VO only lets you submit in 15 days, Ottawa requires only 6 months validity of passport, Manila requires 12 months validity of passport....

 

[chiyakam]

3) 1st call to NDVO : I was told that I need to wait for the e-mail reply.
5) 2nd call to NDVO : this time asked the call centre agent the process to internally mark my request as High priority. She informed me to add "URGENT" in the subject line.
7) Sent another e-mail to NDVO May 24th with "URGENT" in the subject line. Got reply from NDVO on May 25th. Contrary to what the previous 3 CIC call centre agents stated, NDVO very clearly stated in their reply that application is not with them. "As your application is in progress at the visa office in cpc ottawa you will have to contact that visa office for any information on your application."

I tried dialing NDVO's number but when I selected the option to look up the status of the application it didn't connect me to anyone, it just kept on playing the IVR that mentioned something like that applications under process will not be entertained over phone - either send fax or email. I have already dropped them an email 2 weeks back and haven't heard anything on that. Also dropped one with URGENT in subject - let's see if they show some urgency to respond or not.

 

[futurecanadiannew123456]

So... NDVO wasn't the one who issued your PPR? You got it straight from Ottawa?

My case is different. 2 different call center agents in Ottawa that I spoke to told me that my file was transferred to Pretoria VO in Dec 2015 itself. Plus, the first set of GCMS notes also shows that the file is in Pretoria since Dec 2015. It is just these lazy gooses here who aren't doing anything or sharing any kind of update for 5+ months now!

i am in a similar situation, file is lying in abu dhabi from december, the only thing they did was BG checks as its still in progress since march 17th....

and asked for saudi pcc original on april 17h which i sent but after that nothing at all.

hope they remember us now.....

they are processing files and ppl are getting PR from jan and feb aor ,

but who have crossed 6 months they are not bothering i guess

 

[Adin.blr]

I tried dialing NDVO's number but when I selected the option to look up the status of the application it didn't connect me to anyone, it just kept on playing the IVR that mentioned something like that applications under process will not be entertained over phone - either send fax or email. I have already dropped them an email 2 weeks back and haven't heard anything on that. Also dropped one with URGENT in subject - let's see if they show some urgency to respond or not.

Yes, They no longer provide application updates over phone call. You need to select general enquiries line (i think option was 1 and then 0). General enquiries will simply ask you to send e-mail but keep pushing them and try to get more info.

 

[Que Em]

@Adin.blr,

Would you please share your application status as per your latest GCMS notes?

Like, for me it's as:

ASSESSMENTS
Eligibility: Passed
Security:
HIRV:
Criminality: Passed
Org Crime:
Medical: Passed
Misrepresentation:
Other Reqs:
Final:

I'm just curious if my application is also ready and if they just forgot to send me the PPR.

Thanks!

 

[hope 2015]

Hi experts,

I ordered GCMS note 2 weeks ago and haven't received anything yet.
Please share your understanding when(at which stage) a pr outland application is transferred to local visa office?

thanks

 

[taekwondo]

Hello Folks,

Got the PPR guys!!!! Finally...

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Wish everybody gets their PPR soon without any hassle.

Good luck & Cheers !!

Congrats Adin.blr ...and sincere thanks for sharing your story ...I'll try hard to contact more agents to get clear picture on my application.