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Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

ddobro2

Champion Member
May 4, 2011
2,589
38
124
Montreal, QC Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
You can say that again! :)
AmericaninQuebec said:
I see your file is in Seattle. Apparently they're a lot nicer and more communicative out there than at Buffalo! Congrats! :)
 

Moonlightprancer

Full Member
Apr 10, 2011
33
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo Outland application
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
O7-11-2011
AOR Received.
21-12-2011
File Transfer...
19-01-2012 to Seattle
Med's Done....
15-08-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
16-03-2012
Thanks everyone! I was so surprised that I got a personal call. He was basically calling to see if I wanted the whole package mailed back to me with all of our evidence or just the photos. He was in the process of typing out the letter requesting passport and told us to check our email for the request. He was quite personable on the phone. I am guessing we do not need an interview seeing he only mentioned the passport. I finally got a hold of my husband. He is ecstatic !! They did try to conatct him but he didn't answer the phone as it showed up "Unknown" hahaha
 

ddobro2

Champion Member
May 4, 2011
2,589
38
124
Montreal, QC Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Awesome. Lol, of course you won't be needing an interview. I wish someone had called me to ask if I wanted some of my evidence back! Let me know when you get the PPR email and/or RPRF email.
Moonlightprancer said:
Thanks everyone! I was so surprised that I got a personal call. He was basically calling to see if I wanted the whole package mailed back to me with all of our evidence or just the photos. He was in the process of typing out the letter requesting passport and told us to check our email for the request. He was quite personable on the phone. I am guessing we do not need an interview seeing he only mentioned the passport. I finally got a hold of my husband. He is ecstatic !! They did try to conatct him but he didn't answer the phone as it showed up "Unknown" hahaha
 

cantor2537

Star Member
Jun 2, 2011
190
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo-->LA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-08-2011
AOR Received.
01-12-2011
File Transfer...
28-10-2011, 15-12-2011 (transferred to LA)
Med's Done....
13-06-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
17-02-2012
VISA ISSUED...
01-03-2012
LANDED..........
08-03-2012
Moonlightprancer said:
Thanks everyone! I was so surprised that I got a personal call. He was basically calling to see if I wanted the whole package mailed back to me with all of our evidence or just the photos. He was in the process of typing out the letter requesting passport and told us to check our email for the request. He was quite personable on the phone. I am guessing we do not need an interview seeing he only mentioned the passport. I finally got a hold of my husband. He is ecstatic !! They did try to conatct him but he didn't answer the phone as it showed up "Unknown" hahaha
Congrats!

As for us, they didn't request passport or anything when they requested the RPRF. I've sent it in Jan 20, I called CPC-M and they said they have input it in the system Feb 3, but still no word from LA.... We're getting really anxious and kinda worried that it's taking so long for them to approve and send a PPR.
 

Quince777

Hero Member
Aug 16, 2011
465
6
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Moonlightprancer said:
Omg omg omg omg !! So excited! Canadian immigration officer just personally called me and asked if I would like my binder of info etc sent back or just then pictures. He said he is and I quote .... " finishing the last touches on my paperwork so u can be with your sweetie" !!!! Asked for us to pay the last fee and send passport!!!! I'm so excited and my husband won't answer the phone for me to tell him! So I thought I would share my excitement with all of u supportive people! He also said that my immigration package was one that was talked about amongst staff because it was so in depth and normally they do not need that much evidence! I explained I was a school teacher and that I am very thorough!
Congratulations! Indeed you've had exceptionally nice experience with this process!
 

Kiri

Hero Member
Jan 31, 2012
453
13
124
Hamilton, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-05-2012 App. Return....: 30-8-2012 App. Refiled....: 02-01-2013
Doc's Request.
24-01-2013
AOR Received.
23-01-2013 Mississauga 10-05-2013 Ottawa
File Transfer...
19-02-2013
Med's Request
23-07-2013 (New XRay)
Med's Done....
11-05-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Decision Made 03-09-2013 without PPR
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2013
LANDED..........
04-12-2013
Kiri said:
CONGRATS!!! I'm so happy for you!!!

Now I have a question for everyone.

After much talking with what would be my CL in May we decided on something but I wanted to find out what people thought.

We decided that we want to get married this summer (August particularly), and wanted to know if we apply for an extension on my visitor record (it expires on April 30th), stating we're planning a wedding in August and are going to be sending off for PR afterward, as well as send receipts of already paying the $75 sponsor and $475 application fee to PROVE we're in the process of preparing for that... what are the odds of approval of this extension? Any other evidence to assure them? Perhaps letters from his parents stating knowledge of our marriage and that I need to be here to help plan it?

We just decided we don't want to go the common law route (we qualify for that May 14th), we want to be married, but we don't' want to do a simple civil ceremony and want to have a small intimate wedding for about 20 of his family and our friends, and will celebrate with my family later on after all the immigration madness is over.

Thoughts? I just can't wait to marry him!!! :D
Hate to quote myself.. but I know a lot has been posted today and curious if anyone has any idea on this? I'm so excited for you Moonlight!! I hope I get that kind of thing :D
 

ddobro2

Champion Member
May 4, 2011
2,589
38
124
Montreal, QC Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo, NY
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
I think AmericaninQuebec was in Canada on a visitor permit before applying and possibly before getting married, so maybe she could give you some thoughts.
Kiri said:
Hate to quote myself.. but I know a lot has been posted today and curious if anyone has any idea on this? I'm so excited for you Moonlight!! I hope I get that kind of thing :D
 

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
That is FANTASTIC moonlightprancer!!!!

Can I be obnoxious and ask what your Ecas has listed until today? I'm getting ansty LOL

Ddobro2, thanks for the info about the passports. I wonder if I also need to send copies of the original VR and the extensions? Anyone know?
 

Moonlightprancer

Full Member
Apr 10, 2011
33
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo Outland application
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
O7-11-2011
AOR Received.
21-12-2011
File Transfer...
19-01-2012 to Seattle
Med's Done....
15-08-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
16-03-2012
Kiri said:
Hate to quote myself.. but I know a lot has been posted today and curious if anyone has any idea on this? I'm so excited for you Moonlight!! I hope I get that kind of thing :D

Kiribati, the visitor extension was a breeze for us. I am sure if you apply one month before his visitors status is up you will have no problems as long as it is his first extension. On the form they ask you to explain why you need the extension. Here I would explain you are planning a wedding etc and include the dates n times of any celebrations you plan on having. I also would submit a copy of your last hrs tax summary if you are supporting your partner. This way they know there are funds there. This was what we did. My husband has not been working since may 2010 when he arrived in June he made his money last and I submitted my tax return as evidence with the extension. They basically want to know he has money he can access if need be / emergency etc.
 

Calgary-Bound

Hero Member
Jun 9, 2011
420
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14/2/2011
AOR Received.
15/3/2011
File Transfer...
24/2/2011
Med's Done....
27/9/2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02/04/2012
LANDED..........
28/04/2012
Moonlightprancer said:
Omg omg omg omg !! So excited! Canadian immigration officer just personally called me and asked if I would like my binder of info etc sent back or just then pictures. He said he is and I quote .... " finishing the last touches on my paperwork so u can be with your sweetie" !!!! Asked for us to pay the last fee and send passport!!!! I'm so excited and my husband won't answer the phone for me to tell him! So I thought I would share my excitement with all of u supportive people! He also said that my immigration package was one that was talked about amongst staff because it was so in depth and normally they do not need that much evidence! I explained I was a school teacher and that I am very thorough!
Congrats!
 

Kiri

Hero Member
Jan 31, 2012
453
13
124
Hamilton, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-05-2012 App. Return....: 30-8-2012 App. Refiled....: 02-01-2013
Doc's Request.
24-01-2013
AOR Received.
23-01-2013 Mississauga 10-05-2013 Ottawa
File Transfer...
19-02-2013
Med's Request
23-07-2013 (New XRay)
Med's Done....
11-05-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
Decision Made 03-09-2013 without PPR
VISA ISSUED...
27-09-2013
LANDED..........
04-12-2013
Moonlightprancer said:
Kiribati, the visitor extension was a breeze for us. I am sure if you apply one month before his visitors status is up you will have no problems as long as it is his first extension. On the form they ask you to explain why you need the extension. Here I would explain you are planning a wedding etc and include the dates n times of any celebrations you plan on having. I also would submit a copy of your last hrs tax summary if you are supporting your partner. This way they know there are funds there. This was what we did. My husband has not been working since may 2010 when he arrived in June he made his money last and I submitted my tax return as evidence with the extension. They basically want to know he has money he can access if need be / emergency etc.
Thanks Moonlight! :) Though it is the other way around. Me staying, he's the Canadian but same principal ;) Hehe thank you. I work for a company in the US but since I'm a children's book illustrator, I do the work from home so I have all my equipment here, so that's how I show I still have money to support myself :)
 

Calgary-Bound

Hero Member
Jun 9, 2011
420
3
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
14/2/2011
AOR Received.
15/3/2011
File Transfer...
24/2/2011
Med's Done....
27/9/2010
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02/04/2012
LANDED..........
28/04/2012
cantor2537 said:
Congrats!

As for us, they didn't request passport or anything when they requested the RPRF. I've sent it in Jan 20, I called CPC-M and they said they have input it in the system Feb 3, but still no word from LA.... We're getting really anxious and kinda worried that it's taking so long for them to approve and send a PPR.
Ive never heard of them requesting them both at the same time so I wouldnt worry about that.On sending the payment in its a toss up.I paid all the fees up front and Im still waiting unpatiently.
 

alf+jlh

Hero Member
Aug 28, 2011
385
5
124
Toronto
Category........
Visa Office......
LA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Jan 6, 2012
AOR Received.
CIC-M:Feb 21, 2012
File Transfer...
Mar 21, 2012
Med's Done....
Dec 16, 2011
Interview........
N/A
Passport Req..
June 14, 2012
VISA ISSUED...
July 13, 2012
LANDED..........
July 26, 2012
Moonlightprancer said:
Omg omg omg omg !! So excited! Canadian immigration officer just personally called me and asked if I would like my binder of info etc sent back or just then pictures. He said he is and I quote .... " finishing the last touches on my paperwork so u can be with your sweetie" !!!! Asked for us to pay the last fee and send passport!!!! I'm so excited and my husband won't answer the phone for me to tell him! So I thought I would share my excitement with all of u supportive people! He also said that my immigration package was one that was talked about amongst staff because it was so in depth and normally they do not need that much evidence! I explained I was a school teacher and that I am very thorough!

This is absolutely amazing and encouraging! I hope more of us get processed this quickly...

My husband and I are expected to move into our newly built condo on May 24, it would be so awesome if he could be here by then!


Congratulations we re so happy for you! And what n honor to get a personal phone call :D

all the best!
 

bloodyguitars

Star Member
Oct 2, 2011
74
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Moonlightprancer said:
Omg omg omg omg !! So excited! Canadian immigration officer just personally called me and asked if I would like my binder of info etc sent back or just then pictures. He said he is and I quote .... " finishing the last touches on my paperwork so u can be with your sweetie" !!!! Asked for us to pay the last fee and send passport!!!! I'm so excited and my husband won't answer the phone for me to tell him! So I thought I would share my excitement with all of u supportive people! He also said that my immigration package was one that was talked about amongst staff because it was so in depth and normally they do not need that much evidence! I explained I was a school teacher and that I am very thorough!
That's a awesome news! Getting a personal call from IO, is something! Glad that you had a great experience...Cheers!
 

cantor2537

Star Member
Jun 2, 2011
190
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo-->LA
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
19-08-2011
AOR Received.
01-12-2011
File Transfer...
28-10-2011, 15-12-2011 (transferred to LA)
Med's Done....
13-06-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
17-02-2012
VISA ISSUED...
01-03-2012
LANDED..........
08-03-2012
Calgary-Bound said:
Ive never heard of them requesting them both at the same time so I wouldnt worry about that.On sending the payment in its a toss up.I paid all the fees up front and Im still waiting unpatiently.
I hate this process...