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Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

kayan

Star Member
Nov 30, 2010
161
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Job Offer........
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@ avon
I would also strongly advise to refrain from the words "moving to Canada" since you are not legally allowed to do that yet, and it will be to the discretion of the border guard you get whether to allow you in the country or not. Some are nice, others are not so much. I would also make sure I am able to show proof of ties to the US (rental agreements, bank statements, employment contracts, etc). Having said that, my husband has had a much easier time entering Canada since submitting the application, but he always just comes to visit and has a return ticket.

We have driven from Toronto to Vancouver once, and Toronto to Montana twice, always going through the US. It is much faster and much cheaper than going through Canada. We have always crossed the border at Detroit/Windsor. At least back then (4-5 years ago), it was very fast and hassle free.
 

kayan

Star Member
Nov 30, 2010
161
1
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@ avon,
I guess you will be coming from California...Then, I would suggest to cross the border to BC. That way, in case you get denied entry, you don't have as long to drive back (sorry, I feel like a party pooper :(). My husband used to come visit me a lot in Vancouver from Seattle and always used the truck crossing at Blaine. Much much faster than Peace Arch.
 

Stumpedmom

Hero Member
Sep 16, 2010
541
14
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22/03/2011 Receivd CPC-M
AOR Received.
16/06/2011
File Transfer...
06/05/2011 Received in Buffalo, 06/2011 to Los Angeles
Med's Done....
12/10/2010
Interview........
waived...obviously cuz we got the PPR
Passport Req..
16/8/2011
VISA ISSUED...
24/8/2011 in our hands 8/29/2011
LANDED..........
3/9/2011
Getting my car across? Exactly what paperwork do I need to do before going across the border with it. Do I need the title or will a copy of it suffice as my wife has the title with her? Anything else from the DMV here in California.

"Well, since you're not "moving" (if you are, you'll likely be denied entry as you don't yet have PR) to Canada, and you're just visiting, I suspect registration and proof of insurance is sufficient. You'll have to take the car back to the US when you land and do the export/import procedure then."



http://www.riv.ca/ImportingAVehicle.aspx

I also called them and the gentleman I spoke to was extremely helpful on the phone!!!
 

awor

Hero Member
Nov 4, 2010
609
6
Oregon to Alberta
Visa Office......
Buffalo -> LA
App. Filed.......
26 Aug 2011
AOR Received.
15 Dec 2011
File Transfer...
[b]CPC-M to Buffalo:[/b] 03 Nov 2011 [b]Buffalo to LA:[/b] 19 Jan 2012
Med's Done....
11 Apr 2011 [b]Ecas shows received [/b]5 Mar 2012
Passport Req..
7 Mar 2012 [b]Decision Made[/b]: 1 Apr 2012
VISA ISSUED...
29 Mar 2012 [b] CORP Received[/b]: 19 Apr 2012
LANDED..........
Sumas: 25 April 2012 / [b]PR Cards Received[/b]: 4 July 2012
avon, this site it quite helpful in figuring out the "visiting while PR is in process" - http://www.us2canada.com/
In particular, http://www.us2canada.com/visitor_record.html

If they think you're moving with no ties to take you back to the US, before PR is granted, you WILL NOT get through. You have to play the game. Have your spouse with you and have them do the talking.
 

mmshock

Star Member
Jan 11, 2011
153
2
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-03-2011
File Transfer...
02-05-2011
Med's Done....
11-02-2011
Passport Req..
30-08-2011
LANDED..........
08-09-2011
I posted this in my March thread as they all seem to have luck getting in touch with Buffalo but it went unanswered. Can anyone help?



I still cant even get a reply from my inquiry to change my address and I'm leaving my island exactly a week from today. I've now sent my fourth just this Monday morning (been trying since the end of May)..... I know they have received them as I get the auto response every time.... any pointers?

I am the principal applicant, all I have is my husbands Client ID from his sponsorship letter. I have included tons of information in each e-mail............... please help!
 

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
mmshock said:
I posted this in my March thread as they all seem to have luck getting in touch with Buffalo but it went unanswered. Can anyone help?



I still cant even get a reply from my inquiry to change my address and I'm leaving my island exactly a week from today. I've now sent my fourth just this Monday morning (been trying since the end of May)..... I know they have received them as I get the auto response every time.... any pointers?

I am the principal applicant, all I have is my husbands Client ID from his sponsorship letter. I have included tons of information in each e-mail............... please help!
The problem is it is Buffalo's policy NOT to reply to these standard "just updating my address/info" inquiries. They read your email/fax/letter, update your file, and move on. The OTHER problem is that it seems you don't have your Buffalo file number yet anyway, so it's even less likely that they will get back to you or confirm any updates -- if they were even able to update anything without a file number from you in the first place.

Here is their official page about updating info on your file with them. Note where they list the info they'd need you to include with the update, and also where they state this:

"In order to best use our resources, we will not send confirmation that we have received your documents and updated your file. If you would like confirmation of receipt, you can send your documents by registered mail. Once we receive your documents, we will update your file. You will not be contacted until it is necessary."
 

Jeff

Star Member
Aug 29, 2006
162
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-12-2010
AOR Received.
10-03-2011
File Transfer...
13-01-2011
Med's Done....
10-09-2010
Passport Req..
01-08-2011
Rinnerz are you still sitting with no info at all? :( (like no updates)
 

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
Jeff said:
Rinnerz are you still sitting with no info at all? :( (like no updates)
Yep. Nada. My last "update", if you could call it that, was in my post yesterday.
 

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
Dear Applicant:



This refers to your application for permanent residence in Canada. We are now in a position to request your passports for visa issuance.



Please submit your passport(s) before date......


I just got my PPR, and am so happy that I don't have to make up something to try to go see my family. I wish everyone the very best of luck, and here is hoping that Buffalo continues to pick up. Thank you all for the support through this time.
 

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
Congrats Avon..

Jeff and Rinnerz we may be next I am waiting confirmation that they received payment of RPRF I sent them the copy and also sent a general and case specific enquiry
 

puzzle69

Star Member
Apr 16, 2011
70
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
23-02-2011
AOR Received.
07-04-2011
File Transfer...
24-03-2011
Med's Request
01-06-2011
Med's Done....
11-05-2011
Passport Req..
11-07-2011
VISA ISSUED...
18-07-2011
LANDED..........
25-10-2011
Great news Avon!!! Congratulations ! :)
 

mossee

Star Member
Apr 19, 2011
56
2
Delta, BC
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09-03-2011
File Transfer...
07-04-2011
Med's Done....
17-02-2011
Passport Req..
08-06-2011
VISA ISSUED...
30-06-2011
LANDED..........
13-07-2011
Hi all, just an update, we just picked up our visa/copr from UPS. Just have to get things organized to land now.

Does anyone know what to do in regards to goods to follow, as we do not have a place for put all his furniture at this time so we would only like to bring up a few things, like TV, electronics etc. Like is there a certain time that we have to bring up the rest of his furniture.

And I would like to thank everyone for their wonderful support and help throughout this entire process, it would of been a lot harder not being able to relate to anyone. Wishing Buffalo speeds things up for all that are still waiting.
 

Tiggilicious

Hero Member
Jun 1, 2010
206
4
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
01-02-2011
AOR Received.
28-06-2011
File Transfer...
01-03-2011
Med's Request
31-07-2011
Med's Done....
14-01-2011
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
08-08-2011
VISA ISSUED...
30-08-2011
Congrats Avon!!! Glad to see a December member get their PPR!
 

ocu_canadian

Star Member
Oct 21, 2010
97
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17/01/2011
Doc's Request.
none needed
AOR Received.
29/05/2011
File Transfer...
08/02/2011
Med's Done....
16/11/2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
11/07/11
VISA ISSUED...
12/07/11
LANDED..........
12/07/11
Congratulations to both who received PPR's today. One couple was waiting since December and the other from March that is great for them :). I am so happy for both that they are done and wish them the best. However after seeing PPR's issued 2 months after my wife applied is really testing my patience. My wife's application is extremely straight forward and should be done by now but I guess they skipped straight over the month of January? I am really having a hard time with this.

However, like I said very happy for those who are done and I do mean that. My frustrations and anger lay with Buffalo