Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

[moochops]

Hey moochops, which email address did you email them at? I think I'm going to try and email them to see if they can give me my AOR.. :

Hey Doghouse it was this one re-buffalo-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca the one that is linked to on Ecas.

I just put something along the lines of

Dear all,

Whilst I appreciate that you must be super busy, I was under the impression that you should acknowledge reciept of applications for permanent residence within certain timescales.

As I have not yet had this confirmaion I am slightly worried that you do not have my application and would appreciate a response with my file number.

Many thanks
Moochops xxx


Thanks Ddobro2, though the fact that they do actually read the emails on the day of receipt fills me with a tiny glimmer

 

[mjh49783aa]

No kidding! I've renewed mine myself, and it wasn't even hard to do! C'mon, people! Save your money!!

$1000? Is that what some immigration consultants charge for a simple visitor record extension that costs $75 if you do it yourself? My god, I think I may need to set up practice as an immigration consultant if that's the sort of prices they're charging (and people are actually paying)!

 

[ddobro2]

Seriously. They probably justify charging that much because they have membership dues to pay (they're regulated by CSIS which makes them pay about a thousand dollars or more per year. Regulated unscrupulous immigration consultants is expensive, after all). But why would you want to set up shop as a consultant when you're already a lawyer?

$1000? Is that what some immigration consultants charge for a simple visitor record extension that costs $75 if you do it yourself? My god, I think I may need to set up practice as an immigration consultant if that's the sort of prices they're charging (and people are actually paying)!

 

[AmericaninQuebec]

Seriously. They probably justify charging that much because they have membership dues to pay (they're regulated by CSIS which makes them pay about a thousand dollars or more per year. Regulated unscrupulous immigration consultants is expensive, after all). But why would you want to set up shop as a consultant when you're already a lawyer?

Ah well, if I went into it for real I'd do it as an immigration attorney, but mostly I was just incredulous that they'd charge that much. I don't know if I'd want to deal with CIC for the rest of my life though. Haha.

 

[ddobro2]

Haha, true but it beats dealing with CIC and giving them your money

Ah well, if I went into it for real I'd do it as an immigration attorney, but mostly I was just incredulous that they'd charge that much. I don't know if I'd want to deal with CIC for the rest of my life though. Haha.

 

[Quince777]

Consultations alone with some big lawyers cost around $200-300. You guys are lucky if you could do things on your own.

 

[Quince777]

It's easy to renew your visitor record online with CIC. All you really need to do is fill out the questions, and scan the ID and signature page of your passport. It will be good to have the Client ID number from your visitor record, as well as the visa file number for your PR application. This is what I did, and I had no problems. Don't forget to give them proof of how you'll be financially supporting yourself while in Canada. (or how you'll be supported)

Since you have a month left, I would advise you to stay in Canada while you wait for your new visitor record to come in the mail, but I'd file it real soon. It will cost you $75 to renew your visitor record.

Here's a couple of links to help you out....

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/extend-stay.asp

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/extend-visit.asp

Also, you should be aware that if you file your renewal app after your visitor record has expired, you'll be charged an extra $200 to restore your status!

When you do it online does it have an option of uploading files, such as bank statements and other documents? Or do you just submit an online app and explain your situation in the space provided in the actual form?

When I did mine last year I had to do it through paper-based application because they didn't have such option of uploading files and I needed to send them additional docs to support my app.

 

[Quince777]

Me three about the waste of youth part. I believe nhl has a wifey not a hubby, btw

Thanks for correcting me but I can't keep up sometimes with everyone's gender

 

[Quince777]

Thankfully, I've spent most all of my youth while I was still young. (not that I'm necessarily old)

I feel like I am speeding up my aging process with all this immigration crap, thus reducing my "youth" time. Did it make sense to anyone what I just wrote ;D?

 

[mjh49783aa]

Yes it does. I've uploaded a scanned image of my passport, along with some financial information for them to look through. You'll also have the option of explaining your situation after you've uploaded your stuff, too.

When you do it online does it have an option of uploading files, such as bank statements and other documents? Or do you just submit an online app and explain your situation in the space provided in the actual form?

When I did mine last year I had to do it through paper-based application because they didn't have such option of uploading files and I needed to send them additional docs to support my app.

 

[veronica.law]

Anyone who applied in August 2011, already have their file in process ?
I keep checking everyday, and every time I check shows only " File Received".
How many weeks or months more I can be a PR
Can't wait cant wait!

I hope I can have a good news on my birthday haha 8)

 

[ddobro2]

Possible but doubtful that Buffalo would finalize a file they received in October. There are plenty of people still waiting whose applications have been at the consulate since July or earlier.

Anyone who applied in August 2011, already have their file in process ?
I keep checking everyday, and every time I check shows only " File Received".
How many weeks or months more I can be a PR
Can't wait cant wait!

I hope I can have a good news on my birthday haha 8)

 

[veronica.law]

Possible but doubtful that Buffalo would finalize a file they received in October. There are plenty of people still waiting whose applications have been at the consulate since July or earlier.

so you mean that Buffalo has already finalize some October applicant while some July applicants still waiting??
How is that possible....this is so random...

This is a very time wasting process haha
I really wish I will receive something by my bday that would be the best bday and Valentine's day gifts ever from my boyfriend haha

 

[AmericaninQuebec]

so you mean that Buffalo has already finalize some October applicant while some July applicants still waiting??
How is that possible....this is so random...

This is a very time wasting process haha
I really wish I will receive something by my bday that would be the best bday and Valentine's day gifts ever from my boyfriend haha

Thankfully not according to Ddobro2's spreadsheet. A 3 month total turn around time? I don't think anyone has seen that out of Buffalo in a few years now. I know someone who got PPR back in 2009 or 2010 (forget which) after a 4 mth wait (including spousal sponsorship app processing time), but that's pretty much the shortest I've ever heard of. I think a safe bet average is about 6 or 7 mths.

 

[veronica.law]

Thankfully not according to Ddobro2's spreadsheet. A 3 month total turn around time? I don't think anyone has seen that out of Buffalo in a few years now. I know someone who got PPR back in 2009 or 2010 (forget which) after a 4 mth wait (including spousal sponsorship app processing time), but that's pretty much the shortest I've ever heard of. I think a safe bet average is about 6 or 7 mths.

SO hopefully, I can get my pr 2or 3 months later.