September 2018 AOR - join here

[engrazafar]

You had RR on POF? That's weird because my POF was effected as was well due to currency fluctuations but the visa officer during the interview didn't mention anything about it. And as per my GCMS notes it stated POF requirement met as per the initial assessment. Now currently my eligibility is passed can you tell me if POF comes under Eligibility or not?

yes, it does come under eligibility. you are lucky if you got away with that. only $173 were short in my case. when were your funds assessed? mine were assessed on 31st october. currency devalued around 11th october.

 

[artificial.nocturne]

yes, it does come under eligibility. you are lucky if you got away with that. only $173 were short in my case. when were your funds assessed? mine were assessed on 31st october. currency devalued around 11th october.

Wow, that's such a small difference, if i calculate now my difference it is of around 1800 CAD. Actually I already put more money into my account and even took the updated Bank Certificate along with Transaction History with me on the day of my interview, but the Visa officer didn't take a copy of it like he did of other updated documents. My funds were assessed as "Appears to meet" on 28th Sep, 2018. The currency fluctuation was very drastic and sudden. Another thing is I heard that they lock the exchange rate on the date of AOR but I also heard it depends on Visa Officer's discretion to what action he takes.

 

[engrazafar]

Wow, that's such a small difference, if i calculate now my difference it is of around 1800 CAD. Actually I already put more money into my account and even took the updated Bank Certificate along with Transaction History with me on the day of my interview, but the Visa officer didn't take a copy of it like he did of other updated documents. My funds were assessed I think in 2nd or 3rd month after AOR I am not sure. The currency fluctuation was very drastic and sudden. Another thing is I heard that they lock the exchange rate on the date of AOR but I also heard it depends on Visa Officer's discretion to what action he takes.

yes, it must be locked at AOR. but they don't follow that while making calculations. case analysts need to be trained in this reagrd to avoid unnecessary delays.

 

[veritas7]

Wow, that's such a small difference, if i calculate now my difference it is of around 1800 CAD. Actually I already put more money into my account and even took the updated Bank Certificate along with Transaction History with me on the day of my interview, but the Visa officer didn't take a copy of it like he did of other updated documents. My funds were assessed I think in 2nd or 3rd month after AOR I am not sure. The currency fluctuation was very drastic and sudden. Another thing is I heard that they lock the exchange rate on the date of AOR but I also heard it depends on Visa Officer's discretion to what action he takes.

What currency has had such bullish fluctuations towards CAD? I'm asking since EUR has retained the same exchange rate down to 0.0xx... Just out of curiosity...

 

[artificial.nocturne]

What currency has had such bullish fluctuations towards CAD? I'm asking since EUR has retained the same exchange rate down to 0.0xx... Just out of curiosity...

That would be Pakistani currency(Rupees) for you lol.

 

[veritas7]

That would be Pakistani currency(Rupees) for you lol.

Yeah, I see what you're talking about... It's a shame you have to go through this...

 

[Anjali23@@]

i called cic and asked specifically about eligibility, criminality and security and got the status. later i received gcms notes and the status was same as told by cic agent earlier. you can do the same. what's your account showing btw?

It says- eligibility - we are reviewing whether u meet the eligibility.
Add docs- we are reviewing the additional docs provided
BC- ur application is in progress. We will notify when we start ur BC

 

[Semeg]

So if youve passed 6 months processing time what next do you do.

 

[artificial.nocturne]

So if youve passed 6 months processing time what next do you do.

You continue doing what you had been doing all along. WAIT! XD

 

[Semeg]

You continue doing what you had been doing all along. WAIT! XD

Does ottawa visa office respond to emails?

 

[artificial.nocturne]

Does ottawa visa office respond to emails?

You can try. OR you can raise a CSE as applicants who have crossed 6 months are fully eligible to raise a CSE. Turn around time is 5 business days.You can ask them anything or be more specific e.g. eligibility, security, criminality status etc. Below is the link.

https://secure.cic.gc.ca/enquiries-renseignements/canada-case-cas-eng.aspx

Also you can call CIC using Google Hangout app on your mobile phone at +16139444000.

All the best!

 

[bhanami]

Hi Everyone,

Finally got ppr email this morning. So happy

Below is my timeline:

Aor- sep 19th
Medical passed: Oct 17th
Ip2: Nov 23rd
PPR email: March 18th

Good luck to each one of you for the golden email. Thanks

 

[veritas7]

Hi Everyone,

Finally got ppr email this morning. So happy

Below is my timeline:

Aor- sep 19th
Medical passed: Oct 17th
Ip2: Nov 23rd
PPR email: March 18th

Good luck to each one of you for the golden email. Thanks

Congratulations!

May your good news be a good omen to all of us that are still waiting!

 

[artificial.nocturne]

Hi Everyone,

Finally got ppr email this morning. So happy

Below is my timeline:

Aor- sep 19th
Medical passed: Oct 17th
Ip2: Nov 23rd
PPR email: March 18th

Good luck to each one of you for the golden email. Thanks

Wow Congrats finally some good news!!

Was there any reason that your background check took that much time? Had you passed Eligibility when your background check started or was it ongoing at that time? Last question, do you know your visa office and also from which country are you?

 

[bhanami]

Wow Congrats finally some good news!!

Was there any reason that your background check took that much time? Had you passed Eligibility when your background check started or was it ongoing at that time? Last question, do you know your visa office and also from which country are you?

Just to add my application is CEC inland, county India, visa office Ottawa. As per GCMS notes I received in January, case analyst made Eligibility Recommend pass. Criminality passed on Nov 23rd. Since then no update, looks like no one picke my file until today