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Thread for January 2011 Applicants

doctorkb

Hero Member
Feb 6, 2011
470
17
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY, USA
NOC Code......
<img src="http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/usa-flag-89.gif">
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-JAN-2011
Doc's Request.
12-SEP-2011 / e-mailed 20-SEP-2011
AOR Received.
29-APR-2011
File Transfer...
03-FEB-2011 / In Process 16-AUG-2011
Med's Done....
29-SEP-2010
Interview........
<img src="http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-random-smileys-838.gif"> (waived, get it?)
Passport Req..
24-OCT-2011
VISA ISSUED...
11-NOV-2011
LANDED..........
07-DEC-2011
shandymoo said:
you sure like debating with me dont u doctor. The banks and alot of other places in ontario were closed for holidays dec 24-28 opened for 3 days 29-31 and then closed jan 1-3. So i'm pretty sure a government building will have all these off too as it's holiday entitlement.
Actually, I like truth, rather than off-the-cuff incorrect comments. It seems you had a couple that needed correction today. :)

The "official" holidays would have been Dec 27-28 (in lieu of the 25 & 26 which both fell on a weekend) and Jan 3 (in lieu of Jan 1, also on a weekend.) Government offices aren't like banks -- they do have minimum (and, we all know "minimum" is what it means when it comes to gov't) service levels to maintain.

For instance, I know that BC Assessment (crown corporation responsible for real estate valuations for taxation purposes in BC) is open those few days... and I really can't imagine too many members of the public needing to inquire about their property value in that timeframe -- everybody has more important things to do.

Occasionally, the government offices will close early on a day like Dec 24, but not usually more than an hour or two (considering quitting time is usually 4 or 4:30 already).

Of worthy note to those outside Canada: Boxing Day (Dec 26) is *not* an official holiday. It is not federally, nor provincially (in BC) noted as a Statutory Holiday and is typically only a paid day off if you're part of a union (e.g. Government Employees) and most of the private sector expects their employees to be at work that day.
 

shandymoo

Hero Member
Sep 30, 2010
265
2
Category........
Visa Office......
LONDON
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-01-2011
AOR Received.
17-02-11
File Transfer...
09-02-2011
Med's Done....
21-12-2010
Passport Req..
20-04-2011
VISA ISSUED...
19-05-2011
LANDED..........
27-05-2011
doctorkb said:
Actually, I like truth, rather than off-the-cuff incorrect comments. It seems you had a couple that needed correction today. :)

The "official" holidays would have been Dec 27-28 (in lieu of the 25 & 26 which both fell on a weekend) and Jan 3 (in lieu of Jan 1, also on a weekend.) Government offices aren't like banks -- they do have minimum (and, we all know "minimum" is what it means when it comes to gov't) service levels to maintain.

For instance, I know that BC Assessment (crown corporation responsible for real estate valuations for taxation purposes in BC) is open those few days... and I really can't imagine too many members of the public needing to inquire about their property value in that timeframe -- everybody has more important things to do.

Occasionally, the government offices will close early on a day like Dec 24, but not usually more than an hour or two (considering quitting time is usually 4 or 4:30 already).

Of worthy note to those outside Canada: Boxing Day (Dec 26) is *not* an official holiday. It is not federally, nor provincially (in BC) noted as a Statutory Holiday and is typically only a paid day off if you're part of a union (e.g. Government Employees) and most of the private sector expects their employees to be at work that day.
I can't believe you actually wrote all that...

This poor woman just wants her sponsorship approval and wanted to know why some people got there's at certain times. I was providing ideas there is no right or wrong answer.
 

doctorkb

Hero Member
Feb 6, 2011
470
17
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY, USA
NOC Code......
<img src="http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/usa-flag-89.gif">
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-JAN-2011
Doc's Request.
12-SEP-2011 / e-mailed 20-SEP-2011
AOR Received.
29-APR-2011
File Transfer...
03-FEB-2011 / In Process 16-AUG-2011
Med's Done....
29-SEP-2010
Interview........
<img src="http://www.easyfreesmileys.com/smileys/free-random-smileys-838.gif"> (waived, get it?)
Passport Req..
24-OCT-2011
VISA ISSUED...
11-NOV-2011
LANDED..........
07-DEC-2011
shandymoo said:
I can't believe you actually wrote all that...
Being at the management level in the private sector has me often working to convince born-and-bred Canadians that 25 paid statutory holidays (in addition to vacation time) isn't their God-given right. Truthfully, we have about 10 (depends on province) per year. The international perspective is similar -- when I spent time in the US, people were always asking about the "huge" number of national holidays we get.

I felt it was appropriate to correct that in the minds of people that are on their way to Canada, before they upset an employer here... :)

This poor woman just wants her sponsorship approval and wanted to know why some people got there's at certain times. I was providing ideas there is no right or wrong answer.
And you'll note, I answered that thoroughly and more appropriately than your attempts to earlier as well. :D Just sayin'...
 

Kaycee1

Hero Member
Jan 17, 2011
398
11
Edmonton, Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Paris
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-01-2011
Nomination.....
Sponsor Approved 24-02-2011
AOR Received.
02-03-2011
Med's Request
In process 20-05-2011
Med's Done....
26-04-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
17-06-11
VISA ISSUED...
15-06-11
LANDED..........
14-08-11
Name Office Ap.Rcv ecas active Spons Appr InProcess AOR PPR LANDED
AKGAZ London 04/01 28/0126/01 (24d)
IndividualLike London 04/01 02/0231/01 (27d)
Vish New Delhi 06/0101/02 (27d) 07/02
doctorkb Buffalo 06/01 06/02 03/02 (28d)
mikeandem 07/01
ariannecat 10/01
kdr Mexico 10/01 07/02 04/02 (25d)
pmary Buffalo 13/01 09/02 07/02 (25d)
Wells Dad Buffalo 15/01 01/02 (17d)
mrsh Manila 17/01 11/02 08/02 (22d)
AlieW Tel Aviv 17/01 10/02 08/02 (22d)
ocu_canadian Buffalo 17/01 08/02 (22d)
shandymoo London 18/01 11/02 09/02 (22d)
shykitten London 18/01 11/02 (24d)
KenShali Buffalo 18/01 09/02 (22d)
dishy_max London 19/01?
Kaycee1 Paris 20/01
arunsgirl Vienna 21/01
def_col_male New Delhi 21/01
fleo Vegreville 24/01
palomadiego Accra 26/01
davidgarcin Buffalo 27/01
LV Buffalo 28/01


Let's play nice, everyone - we're all here to help and support each other ;)
 

AlieW

Star Member
Aug 29, 2010
143
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Tel Aviv. Israel
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-01-2011
Doc's Request.
09-03-2011
AOR Received.
14-02-2011
File Transfer...
08-02-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
10-05-2011
VISA ISSUED...
13-05-2011
LANDED..........
July 2011
Kaycee1 said:
Let's play nice, everyone - we're all here to help and support each other ;)
Agreed - the application process is stressful enough as it is. I understand the need to vent and the frustration involved. Everyone disagrees from time to time, but as Kaycee1 said we're all just trying to help one another and a huge amount of the process - especially when it comes to time frames is educated guess work.

Let's hope this week finishes off with some good news for those still waiting - and it'll be interesting to see if we start seeing some AORs for the guys who's sponsership was approved in early Feb - it seems to take about 10 days from sponsership approval to AOR receipt (judging from the Dec Thread) - but as i said earlier - purly educated guesswork. :)
 

shandymoo

Hero Member
Sep 30, 2010
265
2
Category........
Visa Office......
LONDON
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-01-2011
AOR Received.
17-02-11
File Transfer...
09-02-2011
Med's Done....
21-12-2010
Passport Req..
20-04-2011
VISA ISSUED...
19-05-2011
LANDED..........
27-05-2011
AlieW said:
Agreed - the application process is stressful enough as it is.
I was just about to say the same thing! We don't need 'know it all' posts in here so stfu JUST sayin...

So upsetting to see they basically stopped right after me and shykitten i feel very lucky! But i have a feeling the emails will start rolling in ;)
 

Baloo

VIP Member
Nov 30, 2009
4,879
205
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Kaycee1 said:
Maybe CIC considers Valentine's day a National holiday ;D ;D ;D
Don't you now that all Visa Officer's are 100% romantics?

Well, I hear they read a lot of love stories ;D
 

arvin812

Full Member
Feb 7, 2011
28
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Singapore CHC
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-02-2011
AOR Received.
17-03-2011
File Transfer...
08-03-2011
Med's Done....
26-12-2010
Baloo said:
Don't you now that all Visa Officer's are 100% romantics?

Well, I hear they read a lot of love stories ;D
I like this one!! ;D
 

shykitten

Star Member
Sep 12, 2010
138
0
Orillia, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-01-2011
Nomination.....
11-02-2011 SPONSORSHIP APPROVED
AOR Received.
17-02-2011
Med's Done....
07-09-2010
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
04-05-2011
LANDED..........
04-06-2011
shandymoo said:
I was just about to say the same thing! We don't need 'know it all' posts in here so stfu JUST sayin...

So upsetting to see they basically stopped right after me and shykitten i feel very lucky! But i have a feeling the emails will start rolling in ;)
Shandymoo ...we ARE lucky ...I count my blessings ...and i have faith that there will be a big relief in stress for all that are awaiting a decision ...I have my fingers and toes crossed for you all ...Dont stress out too hard ...its in the hands of immigration now ...not much you can do to change whats going to happen so try and think positive and show your love <3 :D
 

challenger485

Hero Member
Jan 5, 2010
310
2
canada
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-02-2011
AOR Received.
21-03-2011
File Transfer...
08-03-2011
Med's Done....
30-10-2010
Passport Req..
28-03-2011
VISA ISSUED...
Ecas status: Decision made on 29th visa received may 4
they are working on application received on Jan 20....
 

palomadiego

Full Member
Jan 27, 2011
38
5
124
Category........
Visa Office......
Accra
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-01-2011
AOR Received.
25-02-2011
File Transfer...
08-03-2011
Med's Done....
08-12-2010
Interview........
04-04-2011
Passport Req..
04-04-2011
VISA ISSUED...
04-04-2011
yipee thats true! getting close to mine.

Everyone calm down you should hear good news soon ;D ;D
 

KenShali

Full Member
Jan 16, 2011
47
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-01-2011
File Transfer...
09-02-2011 Resubmit App.: 02-03-2011
Med's Done....
15-12-2010 &amp; 15-3-2012
Interview........
02-05-2012
Passport Req..
9-10-2012
VISA ISSUED...
not yet
LANDED..........
not yet
I received snail mail this morning with the approval. Apparently, sponsor was approved on Feb. 9th lol...but I never received the email.. :D
 

lama21

Hero Member
Jan 5, 2011
244
2
Ottawa
Category........
Visa Office......
New Delhi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10-02-2011
AOR Received.
22-03-2011
File Transfer...
09-03-2011
Med's Done....
06-01-2011
Passport Req..
30-03-2011
VISA ISSUED...
21-04-2011
LANDED..........
01-06-2011
arvin812 said:
I like this one!! ;D
:p I don't agree with that statement, coz if they really were romantic we all would have had our sponsor news,plus visa's by now lolz ;)........but dis ppl jus love seeing us wait 4 our dear ones arghh..... ::)
 

Kaycee1

Hero Member
Jan 17, 2011
398
11
Edmonton, Alberta
Category........
Visa Office......
Paris
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
20-01-2011
Nomination.....
Sponsor Approved 24-02-2011
AOR Received.
02-03-2011
Med's Request
In process 20-05-2011
Med's Done....
26-04-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
17-06-11
VISA ISSUED...
15-06-11
LANDED..........
14-08-11
KenShali said:
I received snail mail this morning with the approval. Apparently, sponsor was approved on Jan. 9 lol...but I never received the email.. :D
I wish it was more consistent - either send everyone an email, or no one! Otherwise the rest of us get worried about it, I've been waiting for an email too, but hopefully it'll just be coming in the mail in the next day or two.
 

KenShali

Full Member
Jan 16, 2011
47
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-01-2011
File Transfer...
09-02-2011 Resubmit App.: 02-03-2011
Med's Done....
15-12-2010 &amp; 15-3-2012
Interview........
02-05-2012
Passport Req..
9-10-2012
VISA ISSUED...
not yet
LANDED..........
not yet
Oh I know Kaycee1...and you know what? I even called them and asked why I didn't receive an email...The agent claimed that they NEVER send emails to those applying for spousal sponsorship outside Canada, and he seemed pretty sure about it. Hmmm, I wonder how accurate that is, coz I never heard this before. Also, my E-cas was not working, so I asked CPC-M about that, and they claimed that only applicants from inside Canada get to view thier E-cas, but the applicants who apply through the Buffalo office have a totally different system for checking the status of thier application. I feel lost.... ???