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Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

Taddy

Hero Member
Sep 19, 2014
523
26
Category........
Visa Office......
Abu Dhabi
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
AOR Received.
24-03-2015
Med's Request
Upfront
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
09-11-2015
VISA ISSUED...
N/A
LANDED..........
29-11-2015
I started a thread about the same thing, Papabri.

We've received no email or letter. Did you receive an email?

Also, we're in the same timeframe as you. We submitted a couple of days before you and got the decision a couple of days before you.
 

papabri

Full Member
Jan 3, 2015
30
4
Ontario
Category........
Visa Office......
Warsaw
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
26-03-2015
AOR Received.
28-04-2015 (AOR2 03-06-2015)
File Transfer...
22-05-2015
Med's Done....
18-03-2015
Passport Req..
06-01-2016
Taddy said:
I started a thread about the same thing, Papabri.

We've received no email or letter. Did you receive an email?

Also, we're in the same timeframe as you. We submitted a couple of days before you and got the decision a couple of days before you.
No email yet to me or my wife. We'll see if something comes in the mail this week. I'm sure all is well but it's always nice to get some assurance from the experts in this thread :)
 

shy_guy

Hero Member
Jan 30, 2015
410
9
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
18-06-2014
Doc's Request.
NA
AOR Received.
11-08-2014
Med's Request
11-08-2014
Med's Done....
10-09-2014
Interview........
No
Passport Req..
29-04-2015
VISA ISSUED...
11-05-2015
LANDED..........
04-07-2015
JMOBhatti said:
What to expect after "in process" status ?

How long usually it takes for PPR after "in process" , assuming all the documents are complete and up to date?

Thanks
can be 2 weeks or maximum can be 2 months...
on an avg, wait for 3 weeks and you will get DM... :)
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
papabri said:
No email yet to me or my wife. We'll see if something comes in the mail this week. I'm sure all is well but it's always nice to get some assurance from the experts in this thread :)


I would give it about 10 days and if you haven't received an email or letter give the call center a call. I wouldn't worry.You are able to log on to Ecas so you have your UCI #. Back last year they wasn't even sending out AOR.
 

bhaeber85

Full Member
May 20, 2015
25
0
hey guys! what is GCMS?? how can I check my status for that? I have logged into the immigration Canada page with my UIC number but don't really have much info in there. My application has been received in London. Also, spreadsheet update: they have requested new PR photos (may 14), so we just submitted those yesterday (May 26). does anyone know the time frame for how it works or what stage of the processing they may be on if they are asking for the photos??
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
When did you summit your application? and when did it get transferred to LVO. The GGCMS notes you won't find on your file in ECAS. you have to apply for them. They cost $5 bucks and you must have your partner sign a consent form if you the sponsor are applying for them.
 

bhaeber85

Full Member
May 20, 2015
25
0
taffy7 said:
When did you summit your application? and when did it get transferred to LVO. The GGCMS notes you won't find on your file in ECAS. you have to apply for them. They cost $5 bucks and you must have your partner sign a consent form if you the sponsor are applying for them.
Our application was submitted feb 24 to mississagua and transferred to London office May 13th. we just sent in new passport pictures yesterday. who can I apply through to get access to GGCMS?
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
I doubt if your going to get much info at this time but you can try. I just type in Gcms Notes on my web browers . I go to assess to information Act Consent for access to information and personal information request has to be signed by the applicant. The form # IMM5744E. You fill the form in on line pay the 5 bucks and email it off. It takes 30 days or so to come back, make sure you tick the box with email electronic notes.

Search also in the forum. Some one some where posted a play by play step .
 

bhaeber85

Full Member
May 20, 2015
25
0
taffy7 said:
I doubt if your going to get much info at this time but you can try. I just type in Gcms Notes on my web browers . I go to assess to information Act Consent for access to information and personal information request has to be signed by the applicant. The form # IMM5744E. You fill the form in on line pay the 5 bucks and email it off. It takes 30 days or so to come back, make sure you tick the box with email electronic notes.

Search also in the forum. Some one some where posted a play by play step .
so even tho they have requested for the new PR photos, we are still quite far off. I was hoping maybe that might be a indication they are working on our file already. :S
 

andrew-brit

Champion Member
Jan 16, 2014
1,651
149
Calgary, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-09-2014
Doc's Request.
15-10-2015
AOR Received.
SA: 31-10-2014 In Process: 07-09-2015
File Transfer...
31-10-2014
Med's Done....
26-08-2014 extended until 19-10-2016
Passport Req..
DM 05-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-12-2015
LANDED..........
30-12-2015
bhaeber85 said:
so even tho they have requested for the new PR photos, we are still quite far off. I was hoping maybe that might be a indication they are working on our file already. :S
What was the actual request, can you paste it (minus any personal information)?

One possibility is the photos you provided in the application did not meet the specifications. Another possibility is that CIC lost your photos.
 

bhaeber85

Full Member
May 20, 2015
25
0
andrew-brit said:
What was the actual request, can you paste it (minus any personal information)?

One possibility is the photos you provided in the application did not meet the specifications. Another possibility is that CIC lost your photos.
Date: May 14, 2015
UCI: xxxxxxxx
*xxxxxxx*
Application: F000xxxxxxx
*F000xxxxx*


Dear :
This is in reference to your application for permanent residence in Canada. You have submitted photographs which do not meet our requirements. Please provide four (4) new photographs which meet the specifications. We require these photos for you and each of your dependents on the application.
Please print the photo specifications and bring the specifications and this letter to the photographer. You will find the specifications at this website: (website link)
More information on the photo specifications may be found here: (website link)
Please send these photographs to the address provided below. These photos must be received by our office within 45 days from the date of this letter.
Thank you,
Immigration and Medical Services Division
 

andrew-brit

Champion Member
Jan 16, 2014
1,651
149
Calgary, Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
London, UK
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-09-2014
Doc's Request.
15-10-2015
AOR Received.
SA: 31-10-2014 In Process: 07-09-2015
File Transfer...
31-10-2014
Med's Done....
26-08-2014 extended until 19-10-2016
Passport Req..
DM 05-12-2015
VISA ISSUED...
17-12-2015
LANDED..........
30-12-2015
bhaeber85 said:
Date: May 14, 2015
UCI: xxxxxxxx
*xxxxxxx*
Application: F000xxxxxxx
*F000xxxxx*
Dear :
This is in reference to your application for permanent residence in Canada. You have submitted photographs which do not meet our requirements. Please provide four (4) new photographs which meet the specifications. We require these photos for you and each of your dependents on the application.
Please print the photo specifications and bring the specifications and this letter to the photographer. You will find the specifications at this website: (website link)
More information on the photo specifications may be found here: (website link)
Please send these photographs to the address provided below. These photos must be received by our office within 45 days from the date of this letter.
Thank you,
Immigration and Medical Services Division
Yeah just as I thought. It is interesting that your visa office is London but London would not have received your application on the 14th May so perhaps the email came from Mississauga.
 

bhaeber85

Full Member
May 20, 2015
25
0
andrew-brit said:
Yeah just as I thought. It is interesting that your visa office is London but London would not have received your application on the 14th May so perhaps the email came from Mississauga.
ya that thought crossed my mind...however they asked us to send the photos to the London office which cost about $30...so I hope they have their sh*t together and we sent it to the right place...
 

taffy7

Champion Member
May 23, 2013
2,482
69
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
10th April 2014/June 10th 2014 application complete
Doc's Request.
09 June 2014 same doc's requested again 6th Oct 2014. docs not needed again mistake by cic
AOR Received.
sponsorship approval 05 Aug 2014
File Transfer...
05 Aug 2014
Med's Request
28 July 2015
Med's Done....
30th Dec 2013
Passport Req..
in process 18th July 2015/ DM 5/12/2015
LANDED..........
28/12/2015
bhaeber85 said:
ya that thought crossed my mind...however they asked us to send the photos to the London office which cost about $30...so I hope they have their sh*t together and we sent it to the right place...



That made me laugh today .. Lets hope for sure :D
 

bhaeber85

Full Member
May 20, 2015
25
0
taffy7 said:
That made me laugh today .. Lets hope for sure :D
I have been in contact with the London Office about a change of address and they followed up to see if I received the letter in the mail, which I hadn't so they emailed me a copy of it....so it sounds like perhaps Mississauga sent the initial letter on behalf of London, but I think our paperwork might be in London, which i'm hoping for, because they're getting the photos! lol