Hello everyone, congratulations for those who got approved. Here is my time line.
Application Sent - August 4, 2009
Received by CIC - August 5, 2009
Sponsorship Approved - September 3, 2009
Sponsorship & CSQ Application sent to MICC - September 7, 2009
Started Processing by local visa office - September 25, 2009
Sponsorship & CSQ Approved by MICC -October 7, 2009
Passport Request via email - November 24, 2009
Passport Sent Personally to local visa office - same day
Visa with Passport Received - same day after waiting for 2 hours!
Wow.. this is totally unbelievable! I'm landing at Montreal Trudeau Airport on December 16, 2009, just in time for Christmas. The visa office instructed me to bring along the Confirmation of Permanent Resident to the port of landing and sign it there upon arrival. Question is when will I receive the Permanent Resident Card and do I need to pay additional fee? Is there any other application forms I need to fill-up to get my card or will this be done automatically by the immigration officer upon landing? I understand that it usually takes about 30 days to mail the PR card, is that so.? Is there any other process?
Many thanks for your reply.