what the heck actually happens after AOR?

[OHKIDDA]

do they actually begin assessing your application according to the criteria for CEC (temporary resident status, degree/diploma if you apply as graudates, job, IELTS, etc) after they send you the AOR? Or does your application just sit there until after they get your medicals???

 

[Johnny31]

do they actually begin assessing your application according to the criteria for CEC (temporary resident status, degree/diploma if you apply as graudates, job, IELTS, etc) after they send you the AOR? Or does your application just sit there until after they get your medicals???

AOR stands for Acknowledgment of Receipt , which means once CIC receive your application at Sydney and it is found to be eligible, CIC will send your AOR to you via email or the address you gave. This AOR shall include a file number and instruction to submit your full application to your visa specific office. Also the visa specific office for your country issues AOR once they receive your full submission prior to the 120days timeline. After you receive your AOR gather the rest of your supporting documents for future submission to the visa office.

 

[OHKIDDA]

AOR stands for Acknowledgment of Receipt , which means once CIC receive your application at Sydney and it is found to be eligible, CIC will send your AOR to you via email or the address you gave. This AOR shall include a file number and instruction to submit your full application to your visa specific office. Also the visa specific office for your country issues AOR once they receive your full submission prior to the 120days timeline. After you receive your AOR gather the rest of your supporting documents for future submission to the visa office.

i get all of that. i got AOR a few months back, and medicals last week. i'm just trying to determine if they even assessed my application in the three months between getting my AOR and request for medicals. that is, did it go through a comprehensive assessment by the visa officer.

 

[Johnny31]

i get all of that. i got AOR a few months back, and medicals last week. i'm just trying to determine if they even assessed my application in the three months between getting my AOR and request for medicals. that is, did it go through a comprehensive assessment by the visa officer.

Well, people do get their AOR and still gets rejected. AOR doesn't mean you'll get medicals automatically. I've also seen people getting rejected after medicals. You're only safe 100% after they asks for your passport

 

[PCO0212]

Hi OHKIDDA.

Can you please share your timelines?

If you really wanted to know what has happened to your file, you can order GCMS notes which would have the info regarding the assessments!

Thanks,

 

[ofvgard]

So does medical request get sent via email or paper mail? Im gonna need to change address soon and Im hoping it wont get sent to the old one and get caught in between.

 

[SenoritaBella]

I think that's how it used to be back in the day. Nowadays, you submit the complete application package to CIO in Sydney, NS. If it's complete(i.e. all documents in the checklist included), they forward it to the visa office you chose to process your application. A visa officer in that office then reviews the application thoroughly to determine whether you meet eligibility for the program e.g. if you applied under CEC - graduate stream, they want to see transcripts, copy of degree/diploma from Canadian institution, original IELTS results, reference letter from employer with all the information required, no gaps in your personal history form, T4s, NOAs, etc. If this is complete and you meet eligibility, they send the AOR or AOR + medical request.

Processing of your application begins - they start running background and security checks which involves RCMP screening and CSIS; they verify information, contact employers, request fingerprints, request an interview or ask for clarification or more documents(if need be). Note that not every applicant goes through the same process and background checks can take up to 1 year for some people especially those who have lived in many countries or visited certain countries.

Note that you will never find out the results of your security checks because it is classified information.

AOR stands for Acknowledgment of Receipt , which means once CIC receive your application at Sydney and it is found to be eligible, CIC will send your AOR to you via email or the address you gave. This AOR shall include a file number and instruction to submit your full application to your visa specific office. Also the visa specific office for your country issues AOR once they receive your full submission prior to the 120days timeline. After you receive your AOR gather the rest of your supporting documents for future submission to the visa office.

 

[SenoritaBella]

It could be sent via either means, though if you provided an email, it will likely be sent through it. To be on the safe side, update your address with any entity you do business with when you move. Also, complete a "notification of address change" form at the post office and all mails sent to the old address will be automatically re-directed to the new address.

So does medical request get sent via email or paper mail? Im gonna need to change address soon and Im hoping it wont get sent to the old one and get caught in between.

 

[Citrus]

I think that's how it used to be back in the day. Nowadays, you submit the complete application package to CIO in Sydney, NS. If it's complete(i.e. all documents in the checklist included), they forward it to the visa office you chose to process your application. A visa officer in that office then reviews the application thoroughly to determine whether you meet eligibility for the program e.g. if you applied under CEC - graduate stream, they want to see transcripts, copy of degree/diploma from Canadian institution, original IELTS results, reference letter from employer with all the information required, no gaps in your personal history form, T4s, NOAs, etc. If this is complete and you meet eligibility, they send the AOR or AOR + medical request.

Processing of your application begins - they start running background and security checks which involves RCMP screening and CSIS; they verify information, contact employers, request fingerprints, request an interview or ask for clarification or more documents(if need be). Note that not every applicant goes through the same process and background checks can take up to 1 year for some people especially those who have lived in many countries or visited certain countries.

Note that you will never find out the results of your security checks because it is classified information.

Hi SenoritaBella,

I submistted my CEC application in late May but have since realized that on my Schedule A I have two gaps in my personal history - one of 2 months and one of 3 months (I realise now I probably should have attached an additional sheet of paper). Assuming I receive my AOR (I did last time I applied, but was rejected due to an NOC mismatch), do you think this is likely to be a problem (I was in between school and jobs in both instances)? If it is, are they likely to outright reject my application or just request more information?

Thanks!

 

[SenoritaBella]

If there are gaps, they will return your application. AOR is only issued if there are no gaps in personal history and all other documents on checklist are included. Note that police certificates can be sent later but you should include a letter explaining you will send it when available.

Hi SenoritaBella,

I submistted my CEC application in late May but have since realized that on my Schedule A I have two gaps in my personal history - one of 2 months and one of 3 months (I realise now I probably should have attached an additional sheet of paper). Assuming I receive my AOR (I did last time I applied, but was rejected due to an NOC mismatch), do you think this is likely to be a problem (I was in between school and jobs in both instances)? If it is, are they likely to outright reject my application or just request more information?

Thanks!

 

[Citrus]

If there are gaps, they will return your application. AOR is only issued if there are no gaps in personal history and all other documents on checklist are included. Note that police certificates can be sent later but you should include a letter explaining you will send it when available.

Well I was issued AOR last time I applied with the same personal history so hopefully it'll be alright. If they send the AOR am I good or will they potentially request further information or even reject my application?

 

[SenoritaBella]

I don't know the answer to that. The process involves background checks, security, medicals, criminal checks, etc so no one knows what, if anything an officer could request.

Well I was issued AOR last time I applied with the same personal history so hopefully it'll be alright. If they send the AOR am I good or will they potentially request further information or even reject my application?