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Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

g-man

g-man

Star Member
May 15, 2009
118
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo -> Seattle
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
25-10-2011
AOR Received.
24-01-2012
File Transfer...
09-01-2012 (22-02-2012 Seattle)
Med's Done....
19-07-2011
Passport Req..
12-04-2012
LANDED..........
01-07-2012 (Canada Day!!)
Ooops ::)
 
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oreidapennsyltucky

Star Member
May 23, 2012
59
1
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
Sept. 13, 2011
AOR Received.
Nov. 23, 2011
Med's Done....
June 14, 2011
Passport Req..
May 1, 2012
My ECAS was updated to "decision made"! I still haven't gotten my passport back, but someone's working on it! :D
 
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taktok

Newbie
Jun 7, 2012
1
0
KenShali said:
Its really crazy knowing how long processing my file took...and finally when done with my interview and was told by the officer that she is "over convinced" that the marriage is genuine... my passport was not stamped :'(...

The reason is " we do our own background/security check, which we are waiting for...so its been two months since we applied for one and still waiting on it." ..And you know whats funny...is that i was on top of things and i had new FBI and police clearances and also new medicals done for them.
And i never heard of anyone else going through this???? :eek:

..Yet I was told i need to wait another month after my interview before my passport request is sent...hmm i waited since May 2nd...and still nothing..

I just sent an email today to buffalo...lets hope they reply quick! :(
Has anyone had an interview and got accepted for PR, yet had to wait for some background check?
IF so, what is this final background check is about??
And how long did it take to be complete?
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Sorry to hear about your bad experience! I wonder why though? did you had your security clearance from FBI and medical? But you said you had it ready before your interview, if so why you are doing it again? Why immigration officer did not approve you after your interview? I am asking because we are going to interview soon, and I don't know what to expect?
thank you in advance
 
GOGOGO

GOGOGO

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2012
540
13
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo->New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-09-2011
Doc's Request.
23-02-2012
AOR Received.
04-01-2012 (Email from Buffalo)
File Transfer...
02-02-2012 (Buffalo->New York: notified by email from Buffalo)
Med's Done....
18-01-2012
Passport Req..
11-04-2012; 23Apr: PP copy delivered at NY
VISA ISSUED...
01-05-2012 (as per COPR); 4May: Decision Made on eCAS; 8May: COPR rcvd (Canada address)
LANDED..........
10-05-2012; 12May: Status in eCAS disappeared; 13Jul: PR Card rcv'd
How about requesting to change your status in Canada from student to visitor when the student visa expires?

Occasita said:
Yes :p Passport doesn't expire until 2018, student visa expires Feb 2013.
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GOGOGO

GOGOGO

Hero Member
Jan 12, 2012
540
13
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo->New York
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-09-2011
Doc's Request.
23-02-2012
AOR Received.
04-01-2012 (Email from Buffalo)
File Transfer...
02-02-2012 (Buffalo->New York: notified by email from Buffalo)
Med's Done....
18-01-2012
Passport Req..
11-04-2012; 23Apr: PP copy delivered at NY
VISA ISSUED...
01-05-2012 (as per COPR); 4May: Decision Made on eCAS; 8May: COPR rcvd (Canada address)
LANDED..........
10-05-2012; 12May: Status in eCAS disappeared; 13Jul: PR Card rcv'd
It was May25, by looking at the Buffalo spreadsheet (link in my signature).

oreidapennsyltucky said:
Jenny, when did you get your PPR?
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AW2011

Hero Member
Oct 26, 2011
230
1
taktok said:
Sorry to hear about your bad experience! I wonder why though? did you had your security clearance from FBI and medical? But you said you had it ready before your interview, if so why you are doing it again? Why immigration officer did not approve you after your interview? I am asking because we are going to interview soon, and I don't know what to expect?
thank you in advance
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You're right. If all went well with the interview, Buffalo usually granted visa same day. Where are your interview going to be if I may ask? Our was supposed to be next week but cancelled by Buffalo due to its closure. We are waiting to be contacted. :'(
 
Occasita

Occasita

Star Member
May 5, 2012
91
3
Winnipeg
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-O
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
31-05-2012
AOR Received.
20-07-2012
File Transfer...
30-07-2012
Med's Done....
31-05-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
18-01-2013
VISA ISSUED...
13-02-2013
LANDED..........
16-02-2013
GOGOGO said:
How about requesting to change your status in Canada from student to visitor when the student visa expires?
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Yea, that's what I was considering doing :p They have let him get 3 other visitor visas before so it should be easy
 
kitchloo

kitchloo

Star Member
Apr 18, 2010
69
1
Kitchener, Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
cgagnon said:
I'm glad I could help keep me posted I wanna know how the rest goes
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Will do!

oreidapennsyltucky said:
My ECAS was updated to "decision made"! I still haven't gotten my passport back, but someone's working on it! :D
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That's great news! That means your passport isn't sitting in a box somewhere. I hope you get it back very soon.

OhCanadiana said:
Congrats to you both! 8)
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Thanks!
 
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Jenny parsely

Star Member
Feb 2, 2012
85
0
oreidapennsyltucky said:
Jenny, when did you get your PPR?
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Hi

I got PPR on 25th may 2012 and got my COPR on 6th june...Hope you get yours soon....My ECAS was also updated to Decision made before I receive COPR.
 
cgagnon

cgagnon

Hero Member
Nov 10, 2011
820
15
Montreal,QC
Category........
Visa Office......
LA(Buffalo)
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
02-03-2012
AOR Received.
None
File Transfer...
31-05-2012
Med's Done....
13-12-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
10/10/2012
Are we still going to use the buffalo spreadsheet? As a few of us have obtained sponsorship approval :)
 
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canuckofchicago

Full Member
Jul 7, 2011
26
0
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
29-04-2011
Doc's Request.
06-10-2011
AOR Received.
08-07-2011
File Transfer...
06-06-2011
Hi everyone...

My wife, the applicant, couriered her PPR request and passport on May 17th (they received it on 18th and signed for it) within the US as an outland applicant. I was wondering how long does it usually take to get everything back? Waiting has not be kind to my wife.

Please note we did send within a self-addressed courier for them to return her paperwork.

Thanks
 
Belinasha

Belinasha

Star Member
Nov 3, 2011
175
8
Ottawa
Category........
Visa Office......
Buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
06-03-2012
Doc's Request.
14-09-2012 - New FBI needed - 120 days to submit - then told disregard request
AOR Received.
N/A
File Transfer...
29-05-2012 to LA
Med's Request
Meds received 29-05-2012; Medical extension received 16-10-2012
Med's Done....
27-10-2011
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
02-01-2013 received at LA 08-01-2013 ; Decision Made 1-17-2013
VISA ISSUED...
16-01-2013 sent to wrong address; 13-02-2013 LA replied new COPR sent to correct address; 21-02-2013 COPR arrives in mail at new address
LANDED..........
22-02-2013....FINALLY after almost 1 full year since applying
Would someone please update my info on the spreadsheet? I got sponsorship approval on May 29th and it was transferred to LA same day. Thanks!
 
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