3 ways to make The Big Wait more bearable 1 Join in our chats, both online and in various cities 2 Join The Canada List and start making friends with others going through the same process 3 Post a message - you'll get support from us all! |
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Welcome to The Big Wait I call this period The Big Wait, because that's what happens once you've lodged your application - you Wait, with a capital W. I am not qualified to answer the above question, but there are several ways in which you can find this out for yourself. You can ask 10 different aspirant Canadians and get 10 differing answers... then pick one you like. It won't apply to you, but you can hope! Seriously - the point is, each case is unique, and each CHC office appears to have its own method for processing applications. However, each CHC office has a web site and you can visit these. Although the what, how and why of the application process and processing times are some of the most FAQ amongst aspirant Canadians world-wide, don't expect any real enlightenment with regards these issues on the web sites (or anywhere else, for that matter, even though this web site attempts to demystify it all as far as possible). However, some things appear universal. Wherever you apply, you WILL get an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) of application , which will give you your case number - how soon this happens depends on that office. You will get further correspondence if there is anything missing or incomplete in your application. At worst, they will return the lot. At some stage you will either get notification that an interview is required or waived - if the latter, go celebrate, because the wait time for an interview - wherever it is - is one of the biggest delays in the lengthy process. At some stage you will also receive medical forms with your passport pics attached together with instructions. All specific status requests are supposed to be submitted in writing (ie by snailmail or fax), but some offices will take general enquiries telephonically. You will need the patience of Job if you decide to call in, but I have found the operators generally very helpful - and sometimes they will answer case-specific questions if you're really lucky. Don't despair, hang in there... it WILL happen. |
Welcome to The Big Wait I call this period The Big Wait, because that's what happens once you've lodged your application - you Wait, with a capital W. I am not qualified to answer the above question, but there are several ways in which you can find this out for yourself. You can ask 10 different aspirant Canadians and get 10 differing answers... then pick one you like. It won't apply to you, but you can hope! Seriously - the point is, each case is unique, and each CHC office appears to have its own method for processing applications. However, each CHC office has a web site and you can visit these. Although the what, how and why of the application process and processing times are some of the most FAQ amongst aspirant Canadians world-wide, don't expect any real enlightenment with regards these issues on the web sites (or anywhere else, for that matter, even though this web site attempts to demystify it all as far as possible). However, some things appear universal. Wherever you apply, you WILL get an acknowledgement of receipt (AOR) of application , which will give you your case number - how soon this happens depends on that office. You will get further correspondence if there is anything missing or incomplete in your application. At worst, they will return the lot. At some stage you will either get notification that an interview is required or waived - if the latter, go celebrate, because the wait time for an interview - wherever it is - is one of the biggest delays in the lengthy process. At some stage you will also receive medical forms with your passport pics attached together with instructions. All specific status requests are supposed to be submitted in writing (ie by snailmail or fax), but some offices will take general enquiries telephonically. You will need the patience of Job if you decide to call in, but I have found the operators generally very helpful - and sometimes they will answer case-specific questions if you're really lucky. Don't despair, hang in there... it WILL happen. |
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The Canada List and The Canada Coffee Club are owned and managed by Penny Nelson All content copyright P Nelson. |
3 ways to make The Big Wait more bearable 1 Join in our chats, both online and in various cities 2 Join The Canada List and start making friends with others going through the same process 3 Post a message - you'll get support from us all! |
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