Thread for outland Buffalo applicants!

[jazztap]

Thanks for the quick reply! We will err on the side of caution and wait until we have it.
Only last question- the country specific guideline says that we need 4 photos. When he went to get the medicals done, they printed 6 pictures- 4 for the medical form, and 2 extra that they gave us in an envelop. Since we only have 2 photos not attached to any sort of form, do we need to go get 2 more? Or is the 4 required photos referring to the 4 needed for the medical paperwork?

 

[computergeek]

Thanks for the quick reply! We will err on the side of caution and wait until we have it.
Only last question- the country specific guideline says that we need 4 photos. When he went to get the medicals done, they printed 6 pictures- 4 for the medical form, and 2 extra that they gave us in an envelop. Since we only have 2 photos not attached to any sort of form, do we need to go get 2 more? Or is the 4 required photos referring to the 4 needed for the medical paperwork?

You need photos for the application, photos for the DMP, and photos for the COPR. The exact number varies (my DMP wanted six as I recall) but I think it was 4 for the original application, two for the COPR and then whatever the DMP wants. Also, be careful to watch the specifications, since each use seems to want a different size.

 

[Creampop]

I sent no pictures with the application other then proof photos, I had 4 photos for medical and just sent 2 in with my passport... so 6 total... and the 2 that were mailed with my passport are exactly the same size as the medical photos tho they were taking at different times, the letter I got for PPR says that the photos should not be older then a year.

 

[computergeek]

I sent no pictures with the application other then proof photos, I had 4 photos for medical and just sent 2 in with my passport... so 6 total... and the 2 that were mailed with my passport are exactly the same size as the medical photos tho they were taking at different times, the letter I got for PPR says that the photos should not be older then a year.

Interesting. According to the IMM 3910 that I used, one of the requirements was "four immigration photos":

PHOTOS
Supply four (4) recent photos for each member of your family and yourself. Follow the instructions in your guide (see Photos in section on completing the Application for Permanent Residence in Canada) and in Appendix B: Photo Specifications.

And Appendix B was a complete specification for immigration photos. My recollection was that the DMP wanted passport sized photos - I got them at the same time and I ordered different sizes. Six passport photos, four immigration photos. When the PPR letter arrived, it asked for two immigration photos.

In my GCMS notes they specifically noted "bio data not on photos" - I remember seeing that and going back over the directions, but the US directions don't ask you to write anything on the back.

 

[scottandlisag]

Interesting. According to the IMM 3910 that I used, one of the requirements was "four immigration photos":

We included the 4 pictures as well... Amazing that there is no consistency on so many levels...

 

[manispreet]

We included the 4 pictures as well... Amazing that there is no consistency on so many levels...

Interesting

In the email from LA in which they requested PPR, they told me to send 2 passport pics along with passport.

So should I send 2 or more pics?

Thanks!

 

[scottandlisag]

Interesting

In the email from LA in which they requested PPR, they told me to send 2 passport pics along with passport.

So should I send 2 or more pics?

Thanks!

I'd only give them what they ask for... don't want to confuse them

Can I ask where you're coming from?

 

[manispreet]

I'd only give them what they ask for... don't want to confuse them

Can I ask where you're coming from?

I am from San Francisco. moving to Burnaby BC

 

[scottandlisag]

I am from San Francisco. moving to Burnaby BC

Cool! My hubby's coming from Reno

 

[manispreet]

Cool! My hubby's coming from Reno

Awesome, glad to have some buddies from Southwest

 

[computergeek]

Interesting

In the email from LA in which they requested PPR, they told me to send 2 passport pics along with passport.

So should I send 2 or more pics?

Thanks!

Two for the PPR. My understanding is that one will be attached to the COPR that is sent to Sydney for them to issue your PR card. I'm not sure what happens with the other (I think it's supposed to go on your COPR). CIC seems to love asking for pictures they don't need (they ask for work permits, but don't use them in my experience, for example.)

 

[parker24]

Two for the PPR. My understanding is that one will be attached to the COPR that is sent to Sydney for them to issue your PR card. I'm not sure what happens with the other (I think it's supposed to go on your COPR). CIC seems to love asking for pictures they don't need (they ask for work permits, but don't use them in my experience, for example.)

Just to pick on you, why Sydney? ;D

 

[computergeek]

Just to pick on you, why Sydney? ;D

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/canada/sydney.asp#prcard

PR Cards are issued by Sydney.

 

[parker24]

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/offices/canada/sydney.asp#prcard

PR Cards are issued by Sydney.

Ohhh! I thought you were talking about Sydney, Australia. Thus my confusion haha

 

[computergeek]

Ohhh! I thought you were talking about Sydney, Australia. Thus my confusion haha

Why go for the cheap knock-off when you can have the real thing?

The problem with English names are that they show up over and over again. Ever heard of Boston? I've been to the original city in England (and laughed at "Pilgrim Memorial Hospital").