Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Packages received at Buffalo and Ottawa; cheque cashed

Three news bits:

  1. The Express package to Buffalo, containing my application for PR was received on November 4
  2. The Express package to Ottawa, sent by my DMP, was received on November 5
  3. The cashier's check for US$465 (processing fee) was cashed by the consulate on November 7. Bank of America provides a tracing service for such items.
The last bit is especially good, since it theoretically means that my application passed the very initial "completeness check", i.e. I seem to have included the right documentation and answered all he questions. Of course, there is nothing that prevents them from asking for more documents once the file goes for more advanced screening, but in all likelihood it won't be returned to me because I screwed something very simple (like forgetting to put some "N/A" somewhere).

With a bit of luck, I should get the AOR with the visa file number sometime soon.

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Papers sent to Buffalo

My package with the Permanent Residence application was sent to Buffalo today. It should arrive on Monday, November 3rd, before 3pm (guaranteed). Fingers cross and hoping that I filled out everything and that all the documents are in order.

I should hear from them in at least 2 weeks (but more like 5).