Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Thank you Martin

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Well done (in case I hvaen't already said so) noticed we are on almost identical time lines.

Going to be interesting to see how long medicals take to get processed.

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Gratz to all who have received med requests , 120 day letters or are other news from CHC.... been busy busy this end...
Good Luck to all... :thumbsup:

Canada is wonderful :0)

Gaz

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Thank you very much Gaz! Hope all is well with you!

Good luck to you too:thumbsup:

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

hi

guys

i just wanted to ask.

i am preparing all my documents and ready to send it tommorrow, had a quick question.

do i references and paid work proof for just myself or my spouse as well?

i have all my references and contracts but i do not have one for my wife..

please help/

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

No if you are the principle applicant you do not need anything for your wife (other than the forms that you have to complete for/ about her) and the obvious proof documentation like marriage certificate & passport copies etc.

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

really, i sent in my wifes references aswell as mine,

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

So did we but the question was 'do you have to' - we went with the plan that the more employable and viable we appeared to be as a couple the better our chances. We sent everything we thought could possibly assist an immigration officer decide that we were worthy candidates (ie lots).

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

The info in the guide seemed to change some time in March...dont know what date. Prior to this it was only the principal app that had to send in references, but now its the spouse as well. We sent ours in March but didn't notice the change so we may have to submit spouse references as well if requested.

lins

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

For FSW, I had to send my wife's work history, employment contracts and reference letters as per new guidance in the London Visa office-specific forms checklist.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/guides/E37023.pdf

See Section 7:

WORK EXPERIENCE
For you, your spouse or common-law partner provide:
•notarized employment contracts from your present and past employers, accompanied by an English or French translation
•original and up-to-date letters of reference from your past and current employers. Letters must be written on company letterhead and show the company’s full address, telephone and fax numbers, and be stamped with the company’s official seal.

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

I am not at the 120 email stage as yet - keeping my fingers and toes crossed :fingerscrossed:

I read the new rules also about providing, in my case common laws, work experience you would of thought that it would not be needed as you'd think its just the NOC work experience that is relevant for the principal applicant??
Annoying as when the time comes will need to gather yet more paperwork - but hey I guess we all knew this would not be easy!!

Good luck everyone who is at the 120 email stage and good luck to all those waiting to get that 120 email (me included)
;)

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Hi all! I finally got my most waited 120day email. I'm now ready to submit the requirements. Goodluck to everyone.

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

What was your timeline? How long did you have to wait for the 120 day email??

Fantastic news for you :thumbsup:

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

I sent mine on March 23, received in NS on March 30, CC charged on April 21, and the 120email notice today (June1).

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

ECAS changed to Med Results received / Decision made today !!

Just awaiting the return of our Passports after sending them off 3 weeks ago today!! on the 9th May so fingers crossed they reach here soon..

I mailed them by Fedex from Kamloops BC and they arrived in London CHC signed for by Manuel 2 days later .. this was with their fast delivery service.

Will keep you guys informed when they arrive back to us in Kamloops

Cheers
Gaz

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Great News Asitoja, really pleased for you, you sent your application a day before we did and it was received by NS the day before ours!
Just heard that they have debited our CC too so hope to hear something in the way of a 120 day notice in a day or two:fingerscrossed:

Best wishes to all waiting with us

Midge

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Excellent news:thumbup:

ooh, great, :fingerscrossed::fingerscrossed:

Good luck Midge:fingerscrossed:

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Congratulations.

It would help others if you could share your timeline in your signature strip.

Cheers

Martin

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Not long, Gaz!!!!

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Thanks Bali, much appreciated:thumbup:

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

We sent our application 22 Mar 10, our CC was charged on the 18 May 10. We have yet to receive any kind of contact. Getting extremely anxious/nervous. Should I be or is this the norm? Any thoughts most welcome.

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

We sent ours Mar 26 (normal post - did you send by courier? As we have no idea when it arrived in NS) CC charged 18 May, so will wait 40 odd days before getting very twitchy if no e-mail. Good Luck.

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Don't worry about it, it can take several weeks (or even months) after your cc is debited before you get your 120 day letter. If they've taken the money then it means they've deemed you to be eligible on initial checks, so that's good. You've just got to be patient and wait for the 120 day letter now.

Good luck! :)

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

I agree. Patience is needed now. It is good news that the card has been charged. Do check that you have added CIC to your safe senders list on your email system.

Cheers

Martin

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

i second those opinions. My CC was charged 13th Feb, and i didn't get the 120 mail till 29th April.

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Just received our 120 Day Notice this afternoon :thumbsup: so don't fret too much

as you will see from our time line we are very similar to yours, good luck!!!

Now did I mention that we received our 120 Day Notice this afternoon???
:eek::D:D:D:D

Midge

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Feels good to get some progress doesn't it.

I am guessing that everyone is asking because they want to time the police checks so that they are still valid when the main body of documents are assessed. No one wants to delay their application waiting for the police checks but no one wants a longer delay which would happen if the police checks expire during the process.

It is little things like this that add additional stress to the process in my experience especially when the UK police checks took three weeks to return and the Australian one took five days - figure that one out?

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Hi everyone - just wondered what you think about emailing for an update from CHC... it is nearly 120 days since i supplied CHC with information they requested, and i have still not heard anything. Do you think its a bad thing to badger?!

thanks for your time
bbuk

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

I didnt even think about the police check expireing while in process. how long are they valid for

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

i think its 6mths

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

i wasnt sure if it was 3 months from the date of issue. my police certs are dated 22 march and i sent my app to cic 25 may, so if its 3 months i only have 1 month left on them for my app to be processed, and if they expire in the meantime will they request a new one or is it ok once you have received your aor, which i am waiting for at the moment.

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

ya that will be a issue if its 3mths...

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

I'm coming up on the 8 week mark from initial application to NS. It'll be 8 weeks in about 4 days time... Fingers crossed that I get an email soon! Nothing showing on my CC yet so I guess I'm still at least a week or so away from that email...

:fingerscrossed:

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Hi DIABLOROUGE and SOON TO BE EX,

congratulations for the 120 day email.:thumbup:
I have sent my app on 26th of March 2010 and I'm very agog, if your timeline is similar to mine. That would mean, I should get a email at beginning of next week.:fingerscrossed:
Up to now my CC hasn't been charged.:huh:
So, we will see what AND when comes next.

Best wishes
Klaus

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

ive tried to check my application online and it dosnt come ujp with anything is it because i have no aor yet.

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

I don't think it would do any harm.

Cheers

Martin

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

3 months, as long as 3 months and application submission you should be OK

The certificate must have been issued no more than three months before you submit your application.

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/informa...cert/intro.asp

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Excellent - feels good doesn't it?


ooh, I hope you hear soon & I was getting woried about mine.

mine doesn't come up with anything either & I'm also without an AOR, so perhaps so.

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

I think you can use your reciept number from the 120 day letter to check your status...didn't try it myself but it is possible.
lns

Re: Timeline - FSW application to CIO in Sydney, NS
 

Mine doesnt come up with anything, just says that it may have been recieved, but not on the system yet, or something like that. I know they are looking at it as we had the request to get finger prints and Canadian police clearance, so dont really understand the ECAS thing really.:confused: