File creation is different from initial assessment. I think they
generally send AOR after the file is created (just a guess).
My Timeline
Applied April 2002 (independent skilled worker at Buffalo)
AOR Nov 2002
E-client status changed to: In Process: Aug 2003 (states, we started
processing your application in Nov 2002)
Initial Assessment: Nov 2003 (Interview wavier)
Medicals: Dec 2003
Additional Docs: Jan 2004
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"XpNeRd" <> wrote in message news:<CF5Nb.143788$>...
> Thank you so much for the information.
>
> How much time does it usually/approximately take for them to contact us back
> after they have completed the initial assessment? I know everyone has a
> different time frame but am just anxious to know, if possible, from your
> experience.
>
> I read on Buffalo site that they are assessing applications of November
> 2002. My file number was created in October 2002 so I believe they have
> already assessed my application.
>
> Thanks a bunch again.
>
> <> wrote in message
> news:...
> > After the initial assessment, (if the interview is wavered), they will
> > ask for additional documents (PCC could be one of the documents), and
> > ask you to proceed for medicals. They generally give 60 days for
> > Medicals and 90 days for submitting additional documents.
> >
> > I am not sure if number of days they give is the standard
> > process/law/procedure, it is just what I have been given. Also there
> > have been cases were PCC was never asked. But dont count on it...
> >
> > Your best bet would be to try the Passport office in India, since they
> > are generally more aware of the immigration stuff than the Police.
> > When you apply at the passport office, they will check with the local
> > police station to see if you have a criminal record. This should not
> > take more than a few days, just be persistent.
> >
> > "XpNeRd" <> wrote in message
> news:<6zWMb.9456$>...
> > > Hello,
> > >
> > > Thank you both for the information about PCC.
> > >
> > > Will the processing of my application stop if I have not submitted my
> PCC
> > > earlier? Will I still get an assessment about my application in the
> > > meanwhile?
> > >
> > > When I called Immigration Canada's call centre I was told not to submit
> the
> > > PCC until asked so I did not submit it at the time of application.
> > >
> > > I am visiting India for a couple of weeks so my best bet seems to be
> getting
> > > it from there. Will I be given the PCC in India or will it be mailed
> > > directly to Canadian Embassy in Buffalo?
> > >
> > > Thanks again for all your help. Very kind of you.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > <> wrote in message
> > > news:...
> > > > PCC from India.
> > > >
> > > > You might get an assessment soon.. Applying for PCC from India can be
> > > > a pain., I'd recommend you do this ASAP.
> > > >
> > > > They check to see if there is a criminal record on your name. If they
> > > > don't
> > > > find one, they will issue a no record (PCC) certificate.
> > > >
> > > > From what I researched, . there are 3 ways to get it.
> > > >
> > > > 1. Police Commissioner office, administrative branch at one of the Big
> > > > cities in India. You can get this in 2-3 days.
> > > >
> > > > 2. Apply at the passport office where your passport was issued (in
> > > > India).
> > > > There is a form called "misc" for this. Issued in 2-3 days.
> > > >
> > > > 3. Apply at an Indian embassy. There is "Misc form". If you are in
> > > > Canada you might want to apply at a consulate near to where you are.
> > > >
> > > > http://chicago.indianconsulate.com/miscch.pdf
> > > >
> > > > pay 40.00$, and they issue it in 3-8 weeks. This is what I did. The
> > > > only problem here is it takes time, and they will keep the passport
> > > > till the PCC is issued.
> > > >
> > > > If you are in/visiting India 1 or 2 might work for you, if not try
> > > > asking a friend/relative and see if they can get it for you. It dint
> > > > work for me.
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > "XpNeRd" <> wrote in message
> news:<vNFLb.52092$>...
> > > > > Hello everyone,
> > > > >
> > > > > I did not submit my Police clearance certificate when I sent my
> immigrant
> > > > > visa application to Buffalo in August 2002.
> > > > >
> > > > > 1. Do I have to wait for Immigration office to request the
> certificate
> or do
> > > > > I have to submit them on my own?
> > > > >
> > > > > 2. What is the procedure for obtaining the Police clearance
> certificate
> in
> > > > > Canada. I have been in Canada since past 4 years.
> > > > >
> > > > > 3. How do I obtain Police clearance certificate for India from
> Canada?
> > > > >
> > > > > 4. Finally what forms are required by me to apply for the
> certificate
> for
> > > > > India & Canada?
> > > > >
> > > > > All help is truly appreciated.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thank you all.