I2C update # 11 . . .

Finally, we already got our VISAS yesterday! ! ! Just before lunchtime, I was already informed by our yaya that DHL already called up our house. They informed her that the documents will be delivered in the afternoon. So, while working up on our month-end close, I was already excited to go home and see the visas for myself.

While in the shuttle, I texted our yaya if the documents were delivered already. She told me that no delivery have taken place yet. I was getting worried already when after about 5 or 10 minutes she texted me back and told me that DHL have just delivered the docs.

I was home just before 7pm and I immediately looked for the package and opened it ASAP. Of course I was so happy to see all our visas. This is it! We've been waiting for this day to come. Time to seriously pack our stuffs already.

Hay . . . . time for our countdown already?

I2C update #10 . . .

Finally, we have received our passport request the other day, April 8. This means that VISA will be coming in the next few weeks and we'll be very busy for our preparation for this major trip.

We've actually started buying some stuffs everytime we go out but not yet seriously buying for all the stuffs that we'd be bringing. This needs a major inventory of what we already have and what we need to buy. This would be another challenge for my organizational skills. he he he . . .

Hope to organize everything properly including the budget for the stuffs that we still need to buy. ha ha ha . . .

'Til the next update . . .

An early Christmas gift . . .

I already got my IELTS result last Tuesday, December 22. Congratulations to me ! ! ! He he he . .. I got an over-all bandscore of 7. I only need a 6.5 as a requirement by the Canadian embassy. I immediately went to Makati after I got the results and sent the IELTS report form to the embassy thru courier. This is indeed a Merry Christmas to me and my family since we are moving closer to our dream. Hopefully, we'll be receiving our medical request by January. I thank God for all the blessings He has given me and family all throughout the year. Happy birthday baby Jesus ! ! !

I2C update # 8 . . .

Last week, we have already received another letter from the Canadian embassy. I am requested to submit a proof of my English proficiency from an approved organization. This means that I need to take the IELTS ! ! ! With barely a month to accomplish this, I was quite nervous and paranoid at the same time. Too many questions are cropping on my mind. "Will I pass the exams?" "When will be the next testing date?" "When will I get the results?" Will I make it on time on the deadline given by the embassy?"

Last Friday, I went to 9Niners, the leading IELTS review center, to process my application form to the British Council and to enroll at their crash course at the same time. My testing date is on December 12 and the results will be out by the 22nd. I still need to confirm if I can just pick-up the results or this will still be mailed thru the postal office. Our deadline to submit to the embassy is on the 27th so I really need to verify this with the Bristish Council by tomorrow.

I'm really praying that everything turns out fine. I don't need a take two for this very expensive exam. I know that I am proficient with the English language but I hope I get lucky for the speaking and writing exam since this is subject to the evaluation of the examiner.

Wish me luck folks! ! !

Our timeline . . .

What does our status mean at this point? Hopefully, it means we're barely waiting for a few more months before we finally get our visa ! ! !

Client Application Status

Application for Permanent Residence - Federal Skilled Worker submitted to the Centralized Intake Office (CIO) Sydney, Nova Scotia

This diagram explains each step in the application process.
Status of your application
Explanation

APPLICATION RECEIVED
Application Received by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC)We have received your application. After checking for completeness, a file has been created and the information from the application form was entered.

Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Centralized Intake Office Sydney (CIO-S) - Eligibility Review CompleteThe review at the CIO-Sydney has been completed. A letter with additional information has been mailed.

RECEIVED BY VISA OFFICE
Received by Visa Office The application and documents have been received by the visa office.

VISA OFFICE ELIGIBILITY REVIEW COMPLETE
Visa Office - Eligibility Review CompleteThe review of the application and supporting documents has been completed at the visa office. A letter with additional information has been mailed.

WITHDRAWN
Application Withdrawn We withdrew your application and your file has been closed.

This is where we are right now . . .

IN PROCESS
In Process Based on review of your complete application package, it has been determined that your application is eligible for processing. Processing has begun.

DECISION MADE (A decision has been made at this point.)

Medical Results Received by CIC We have received your medical results. We will contact you only if additional tests are needed.

Approval Status Determined Your application will be either approved or rejected. We will inform you of the decision in writing.

Permanent Residence Status Determined If your application is approved, we will send you your permanent resident documentation and a letter saying what we need to finalize your permanent residence.

COMPLETE (This is the last step in the processing of your application.)
Applicant Arrives in Canada and is Granted Permanent ResidenceYou will need to meet with an Immigration Officer who will verify your documents and grant you permanent residence if all is in order.

I2C update # 7 . . .

Finally, after three months since we have lodged our full application package to the Manila embassy, our e-cas has changed from "received by visa office"to ïn process". This means we'll be receiving our medical request in a few weeks time. Here's the status of our application:

Client Application Status

Permanent Residence
We received your application for permanent residence on March 31, 2009.

We reviewed your application and sent you a letter on April 21, 2009. Please consider delays in mail delivery before contacting us.

Your application and supporting documents were received by the Manila office. They are pending review.

We transferred your application to the Manila office on April 29, 2009. The Manila office may contact you.

Your application was reviewed and we started processing on November 12, 2009.

I2C update # 6 . . .

After six months from the time we submitted our immigration application to Canada, here's the status of our application :

March 31, 2009 - Received by CIO in Nova Scotia, Canada
April 21, 2009 - Letter of approval by CIO
May 5, 2009 - We received the letter from CIO
August 12, 2009 - We submitted the complete application package to the Canadian embassy
August 18, 2009 - Acknowledgement of receipt by the Canadian embassy
September 1, 2009 - We received the AOR from the embassy

Right now, we are waiting for the next letter from the embassy. Hopefully, it'll be the medical request already. We are all praying, hoping and believing that we can have our visa before 2009 ends.

Just a trivia . . .

Tomorrow, November 30th, is a non-working holiday cause it's Bonifacio Day so it's going to be a long weekend. Do you know that it's our 11th year anniversary as a couple tomorrow? Yes, you heard it right! 11 years of togetherness already.

Next month, on the very same date, 30th of December, we will be celebrating our 4th year anniversary as husband and wife. It is a non-working holiday as well. This time it's Rizal Day. What a coincidence! Same date and both are holidays in commemoration of our two national heroes.