Thread for Outland LONDON, UK Applications!

[scottishmaple]

that's almost spooky!

Definately Spooky

now indeed you have to tell us which sign you are, so that every applicant on the forum can relate

Libra

might be a good way to look at COPR - based on astrological signs.... might be more coherent than CIC, who knows!

I am willing to try anything at this stage...lol

 

[scottishmaple]

So are people tempted to switch to inland apps or will the strikes impact those too? They look to be processing as quickly as Outland now and if there's no more processing this year in London...

If it were an option I think people would be considering it

 

[Sweden]

If it were an option I think people would be considering it

I don't think it is an option. There is no "switching" possible. If you want to apply inland, you would have to apply from scratch again, so the full processing time (14 months) would apply. Not a good option. Stage 1 for outland is fairly straightforward, and is mostly about the sponsor. Stage 1 in inland comes with an "Approval in Principle" which means that they already look at the relationship etc - that's why the applicant gets an open work permit after stage 1.

 

[SwedentoQuebec]

No my husband is though...I'm a Libra!!

But its says this for Gemini...

On June 16, (you have another stellar day, when Mars in Gemini will signal Uranus in Aries, so sudden news will be good news.

what about me?!? I'm a Capricorn !!

 

[scottishmaple]

what about me?!? I'm a Capricorn !!

You have a busy, active month, with plenty of surprises sprinkled in, so you should be enthusiastic about June. It has no eclipses, for one thing, so the surprises that come up are not likely to rock you but rather delight you, and with Jupiter moving into a brand new sign, June could easily become a turning point that allows you to steer your life in a new, exciting direction. It won't be a matter of abandoning your old life, but rather of allowing yourself to expand your vision of the possibilities and to grow by taking on new commitments. It's also a time to build on your experience, and for having the confidence to take a risk because you know that by now you can handle a little ambiguity about the future. Not every detail has to be spelled out - that is so yesterday - but to start out on a path of adventure so that you can add the necessary elements as you go along...

Something important to you is about to reach critical mass at or within four days of the full moon in Capricorn, June 23, the only one of 2013 in your sign. If your birthday falls within five days of December 23, you will feel double the effects of this full moon with double strength.

 

[Eabie]

Well, we landed in Winnipeg on Friday and spent yesterday recovering from the jet lag. We were both living and working in the UK, but these weren't exactly amazing jobs and we were just tired of waiting. So here we are! Now I just need to update CIC about our change of address. Might this cause any delays with our application? When we applied we were both working at the same place in the UK and obviously that's now changed...

Also - I got an email from them in reply to an inquiry several weeks ago. Should I just respond to that email to update my address or is there a more "official" way to go about doing it? Thanks for your advice.

 

[scottishmaple]

Well, we landed in Winnipeg on Friday and spent yesterday recovering from the jet lag. We were both living and working in the UK, but these weren't exactly amazing jobs and we were just tired of waiting. So here we are! Now I just need to update CIC about our change of address. Might this cause any delays with our application? When we applied we were both working at the same place in the UK and obviously that's now changed...

Also - I got an email from them in reply to an inquiry several weeks ago. Should I just respond to that email to update my address or is there a more "official" way to go about doing it? Thanks for your advice.

Great News! Heres hoping your app goes quickly for you!

I know others on the forum have advised me in the past to respond via the email I was sent, however after doing this the information I had sent was never received (or so they claimed). I had to send the information via Webform which the website does state to do this when providing information or changing address, so my advice would be to use this everytime.

 

[SwedentoQuebec]

You have a busy, active month, with plenty of surprises sprinkled in, so you should be enthusiastic about June. It has no eclipses, for one thing, so the surprises that come up are not likely to rock you but rather delight you, and with Jupiter moving into a brand new sign, June could easily become a turning point that allows you to steer your life in a new, exciting direction. It won't be a matter of abandoning your old life, but rather of allowing yourself to expand your vision of the possibilities and to grow by taking on new commitments. It's also a time to build on your experience, and for having the confidence to take a risk because you know that by now you can handle a little ambiguity about the future. Not every detail has to be spelled out - that is so yesterday - but to start out on a path of adventure so that you can add the necessary elements as you go along...

Something important to you is about to reach critical mass at or within four days of the full moon in Capricorn, June 23, the only one of 2013 in your sign. If your birthday falls within five days of December 23, you will feel double the effects of this full moon with double strength.

omg this is so on the spot!! Does mean that I'm going back to Sweden which I am unfortunately to wait out the rest and to get a job for the summer..

 

[herewecome]

So we have an idea of how along we are and whether we should try another route, I have looked at the GCMS notes. Is it done in the applicant or sponsors name? Neither are in Canada. It seems to suggest you can only apply in our case if you're Canadian. So can the sponsor access the application notes or will they just receive details that pertain to their sponsorship?thanks in advance

 

[Sweden]

So we have an idea of how along we are and whether we should try another route, I have looked at the GCMS notes. Is it done in the applicant or sponsors name? Neither are in Canada. It seems to suggest you can only apply in our case if you're Canadian. So can the sponsor access the application notes or will they just receive details that pertain to their sponsorship?thanks in advance

it should be done in the applicant's name, as that's where you will find the details about your file from London. Under the sponsor you won't have much info.
you can not apply if you're not Canadian, present in Canada, or a PR. BUT - your spouse ( who is one of the 3 normally! ) can submit it on your behalf as your "representative" - you need to give him consent to do so, but it's feasible. Make sure that you ask for the "electronic file" and not the "physical file" - if you request the physical file they will have to pull it out of London VO etc., so you will loose time.
Easiest way is to do an online request http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/requests-atip.asp
Good luck,
Sweden

 

[Eabie]

Great News! Heres hoping your app goes quickly for you!

I know others on the forum have advised me in the past to respond via the email I was sent, however after doing this the information I had sent was never received (or so they claimed). I had to send the information via Webform which the website does state to do this when providing information or changing address, so my advice would be to use this everytime.

Thanks Scottishmaple, we sent the update via webform as you suggested. I didn't give a lot of context - just said we're waiting the rest of the process out in Canada, said we arrived June 7th, and then gave the new mailing address. Perhaps I should have let them know our employment ended in May. I don't know. I'm so paranoid about causing further delays, lol.

I know you probably hear this so often that it's becoming cliche, but I really hope you hear something good soon too.

 

[scottishmaple]

Thanks Scottishmaple, we sent the update via webform as you suggested. I didn't give a lot of context - just said we're waiting the rest of the process out in Canada, said we arrived June 7th, and then gave the new mailing address. Perhaps I should have let them know our employment ended in May. I don't know. I'm so paranoid about causing further delays, lol.

I know you probably hear this so often that it's becoming cliche, but I really hope you hear something good soon too.

I don't think it matters about the employment. You have told them that you are waiting out in Canada and common sense, should your VO have any, would know that you have left your employment. If they require this information then they will request it, but I doubt they will.

and Thank you!

 

[katelynlc]

Well we got a response back from London today to a Case Specific Inquiry! So maybe all hope isn't lost...

Original Email:


Title: xxx, Owen
Name of Applicant:xxx, Owen
DOB of Applicant: xxx
Nationality: British citizen
File Number or Client ID Number: xxxx
Telephone number: xxxx
Type of Application: Permanent Residence in Canada

Name of Requester: xxx, Katelyn
Relationship to Applicant: Sponsor
Email Address: xxx
Consultant CSIC No.:

Request: Hello; I am just enquiring as to the status of our application. You had requested to send additional documents which as of Friday June 7th, you will have had for four weeks. I know that the email sent stated to wait up to four months, but we just want to make sure that you have received the documents. They were sent via email as well as registered mail. It would be very helpful in putting our minds at ease if you could confirm the documents have been received and are awaiting processing. Thank you for your help, Katelyn xxx

Response:

Good morning,

The documents were received and the application remains under review.

We will be in contact when there have been further developments with the processing of the application.

Kind regards,
CDD

Maybe this will give them a kick in the butt to get things finished up!

EDIT: Forgot to xxx something out

 

[DGT]

Got this email from CIC in reply to my query about whether my COPR has been issued yet.

"Good morning,

Although your application has reached the final stages of processing we have not yet issued your COPR. Your application will be finalised and your COPR will be issued and dispatched shortly.

Kind regards,
CDD"

So, it's now been three weeks since the last time they said my COPR would be issued "shortly". Clearly that word has a different definition with CIC than with the rest of the english speaking world.

 

[rpurdie]

Got this email from CIC in reply to my query about whether my COPR has been issued yet.

"Good morning,

Although your application has reached the final stages of processing we have not yet issued your COPR. Your application will be finalised and your COPR will be issued and dispatched shortly.

Kind regards,
CDD"

So, it's now been three weeks since the last time they said my COPR would be issued "shortly". Clearly that word has a different definition with CIC than with the rest of the english speaking world.

I'm glad the end is in sight for you DGT!