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Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

avon

Full Member
Apr 5, 2011
47
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Dec. 1 2010
AOR Received.
March 2 2011
File Transfer...
Jan. 5 2011
Med's Request
received on IA Apr 6, 2011
Med's Done....
Sept 10, 2010
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
July 6, 2011
They just changed my application to say medical received on ecas. IA said the same on April 6th, 2011. At least that is some progress. I saw my family this weekend which was nice.

I have a question to the group I am not sure of. I sent in an fbi clearance form, but I am not sure I sent in the state police form. It says from the different replies people have sent that they should get the police forms. When I went to Californias website for the form, they said that they do not mail it to foreign consulates or embassies. I am just not sure that I did this. My IA said they did not require any more documents. Did I delay my application by not having this form?
 

Rinnerz

Hero Member
Apr 8, 2010
431
14
124
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-10-2010
AOR Received.
14-12-2010
File Transfer...
09-11-2010
Med's Done....
29-07-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
08-07-2011
VISA ISSUED...
07-07-2011
LANDED..........
02-08-2011
@ avon: US State clearances are not usually needed -- only if they ask. This is why the CIC website only specifically states needing the FBI certificate, if you've lived in the States for 6 months or more since turning 18. Some people get the state certificates anyway, just in case, but they are not required for everyone and thus are not required to be sent with the application in the beginning -- only if asked.

The only ones you absolutely have to send are country-specific police clearances, FBI clearance being the one for the States. Now, if they do decide you need a state clearance, then yes -- them having to ask for it and wait for you to send it may cause delays. But that's only if they think you need state clearances, most people don't seem to.
 

rjessome

VIP Member
Feb 24, 2009
4,354
214
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
puzzle69 said:
I have a quick question for anyone on the board that may know. If I have to make an update to my application do I e-mail Buffalo through their general e-mail address, or to I make a case specific inquiry? My mother recently moved and I want to update her address and phone number in Buffalo in case they try to contact her. Does anyone have an idea how I would go about doing this?
It's not necessary to update your mother's address with CIC unless they ask.
 

sshelton

Full Member
May 30, 2011
34
0
Can anyone tell me about the following:

-When you 'land' should you have everything you want to move with you, or are you able to go back and forth freely to get your belongings? (For example, could I land, then go back to get my stuff and properly move?)
-Is there a window of time between when you get accepted by CIC and when you have to claim your visa, and land? What is that window of time for each?
 

rjessome

VIP Member
Feb 24, 2009
4,354
214
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
sshelton said:
Can anyone tell me about the following:

-When you 'land' should you have everything you want to move with you, or are you able to go back and forth freely to get your belongings? (For example, could I land, then go back to get my stuff and properly move?)
-Is there a window of time between when you get accepted by CIC and when you have to claim your visa, and land? What is that window of time for each?
1. You can bring possessions after you land. Prepare the appropriate forms for importing goods found on the CBSA website and present upon landing to let them know there is more to come.
2. Time limit to pick up the visa is usually 30 to 60 days. Instructions will be given by the VO when they request the passport for visa stamping. You must land before expire of your visa which is tied to your medical exam. Medicals expire one year after they were performed and the visa will expire on that date as well.
 

buffalo-toronto

Hero Member
Feb 8, 2011
215
2
Category........
Visa Office......
BUF
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
03-02-2011
AOR Received.
August 2011
File Transfer...
01-03-2011
Med's Done....
29-01-2011
Interview........
Waived
Buffalo replied to my email....they say they are creating files received by Feb. 14th as of now. Today is June 8th. I got a similar reply on April 1st when they were creating files recvd by Jan. 17th

in 2 months they have covered 1 months of files, my files was rcvd on March 10th so that means they will take 2 months to create my AOR again??? u gotta be kiddin me!!
 

Love-Buf-Wings

Star Member
Apr 18, 2011
54
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
04-02-2011
AOR Received.
03-05-2011
File Transfer...
17-03-2011
Med's Done....
18-11-2010
Passport Req..
02-06-2011
VISA ISSUED...
07-06-2011
LANDED..........
July, 2011
Question: can you cross with a visa in passport for a weekend without landing?
 

shelleydalyce

Star Member
Oct 19, 2009
83
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
February 1, 2011
AOR Received.
July 11, 2011 after an email and some prodding
File Transfer...
March 10, 2011
Med's Done....
November 30, 2010
Interview........
none
Passport Req..
September 6, 2011
VISA ISSUED...
September 13, 2011
LANDED..........
September 13, 2011
buffalo-toronto said:
Buffalo replied to my email....they say they are creating files received by Feb. 14th as of now. Today is June 8th. I got a similar reply on April 1st when they were creating files recvd by Jan. 17th

in 2 months they have covered 1 months of files, my files was rcvd on March 10th so that means they will take 2 months to create my AOR again??? u gotta be kiddin me!!
then what about those who already have theirs from the January and February groups???
 

spiritrac

Hero Member
Feb 17, 2011
273
5
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo/Port of Spain
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-12-2010
AOR Received.
06-04-2011
File Transfer...
26-01-2011
Med's Done....
12-09-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
29-7-2011 Buffalo/ waiting on POS
VISA ISSUED...
Buffalo 8/31 POS TBD
LANDED..........
Sept 4,2011 POS Waiting
The January and February group would have been already created if they are creating around the date Feb14
I would think.
 

kelKel

Champion Member
Apr 8, 2010
1,296
63
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-10-2010
AOR Received.
17-11-2010
File Transfer...
04-11-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
28-02-2011
LANDED..........
03-03-2011
Love-Buf-Wings said:
Question: can you cross with a visa in passport for a weekend without landing?
Yes you can. You could just tell them you prefer to land at a future date.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,935
22,176
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Hi guys -

Question for a friend who applied through Buffalo (I think her application was sent to Mississauga in March?). Anyway, she just receive an email from Buffalo letting her know that her file has been transferred to NY for processing.

Once she is approved, is her only option to mail her passport to NY? Or does NY do walk-ins like Buffalo? (I think Buffalo is the only location that does drop ins and sending her passport in is the only option - but wanted to double check.)

If anyone knows - that would be great.
 

Rinnerz

Hero Member
Apr 8, 2010
431
14
124
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
12-10-2010
AOR Received.
14-12-2010
File Transfer...
09-11-2010
Med's Done....
29-07-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
08-07-2011
VISA ISSUED...
07-07-2011
LANDED..........
02-08-2011
@ scylla: TheHal recently was able to drop-in for his -- and it was at Detroit. He contacted them beforehand and asked if it was possible. Maybe she should do the same for NY's office.
 

scylla

VIP Member
Jun 8, 2010
95,935
22,176
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
28-05-2010
AOR Received.
19-08-2010
File Transfer...
28-06-2010
Passport Req..
01-10-2010
VISA ISSUED...
05-10-2010
LANDED..........
05-10-2010
Rinnerz said:
@ scylla: TheHal recently was able to drop-in for his -- and it was at Detroit. He contacted them beforehand and asked if it was possible. Maybe she should do the same for NY's office.
Good idea! Thanks - I'll suggest that to them!
 

boomerang11

Star Member
Apr 30, 2011
59
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14-04-2011 (CPC-M received on 15 March 2011); MICC Received Undertaking - 27 April 2011
Nomination.....
CSQ Received 27 May 2011
AOR Received.
No AOR; Initial Assessment via e-mail - 8 June 2011
File Transfer...
Buffalo Acknowledged PR Application - 21 April 2011
Med's Done....
25-10-2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
08-07-2011
VISA ISSUED...
08-08-11
LANDED..........
03-09-11
Buffalo is definitely busy processing!

I received an e-mail today with the initial assessment, saying they waived the interview and all that was missing was my payment for RPRF. I had actually recently paid this, so I was a bit concerned when they asked for this piece. I wrote them back with the specific details and they responded within a couple of hours.

Just FYI....They reported that when you pay on-line or send payment to Mississauga, it takes about 3-4 weeks to get into Buffalo`s system. Just something to keep in mind.

Hooray...I now have a real file number and everything! ;D


PS....e-cas still says ``application received``. So see...they are working behind the scenes, and we just don`t know all of what`s going on. :D