Alrighty -- I FINALLY sent out my paperwork. After postponing this, all the hurdles, and road bumps...I can't believe it's finally out of my hands. Kinda scary. So here goes my timeline!! So exciting!
Sept7,2010 - Mailed application: xpress post
Congratulations on getting it sent. I hope it goes smoothly for you. :-)
Thank you so very much! I'm so happy that it's finally in! I hope the process goes by fast.
(09-08-2010 05:20 PM)monkeyface Wrote: [ -> ]Thank you so very much! I'm so happy that it's finally in! I hope the process goes by fast.
Congrats. I just got mine out a couple weeks ago so I know exactly how you feel. It was Surreal walking out of the post office. I had to keep asking my husband if that really just happened lol.
I wish you a speedy process with no snags.
YAY! Things are progressing!!!
Sept 7, 2010 - Mailed application: xpress post
Sept 8, 2010 - Application Received
Oct 5, 2010 - Sponsor Approval Letter Arrived >> Decision: Approved!!
YAHOO!!! Congrats on sponsor approval!
Wow that was quick!!! Congratulations!!! :)
Sept 7, 2010 - Mailed application: xpress post
Sept 8, 2010 - Application Received
Oct 5, 2010 - Sponsor Approval Letter Arrived >> Decision: Approved!!
Oct 15, 2010 - Application sent/received to/in Buffalo
Nov 5, 2010 - Change of info document sent
Nov 16, 2010 - Email from Buffalo RE: additional info on my son
Alighty...things are moving along. I sent in my "change of information" document as my son was born on September 13th.
They sent me this email:
Quote:Dear Madam / Sir,
This is in response to your email (see below).
In order to add your child to your application, we require the following documents:
processing fee for your child (if accompanying you to Canada)
your child’s birth certificate
copy of your child’s valid passport
3 recent photographs of your child
updated IMM0008 Generic for yourself and updated IMM5406 “Additional Family Information” form for yourself and your spouse.
a “Certificat de Sélection du Québec” for your child ( in his or her name), if you wish to immigrate to the province of Québec (http://www.micc.gouv.qc.ca/fr/index.asp)
Copies of the original documents with original certified translations into English or French are required. All documents must be sent by mail or fax (see fax number and address below).
Your child must undergo a medical examination. We will send you the appropriate form upon receipt of the documents listed above. Be aware that even non-accompanying dependants must undergo medical examinations.
Application forms, fees schedule, payment methods and photo specifications are available on our Web site http://www.buffalo.gc.ca.
Any changes to your situation will likely affect processing times of your file.
You must also take into account that the amount of money that you need to have to support your family is determined by the size of your family and the cost of living in Canada. Therefore, as your family size has changed, you must increase the amount of settlement funds required to immigrate to Canada. For more information go to: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/s.../funds.asp
Important: Note that if your child was born in Canada or if one parent is a Canadian citizen, the child is a Canadian citizen. If that is the case, you do not need to add the child to your application, no medical examination or fee is required. You must, however, send us a copy of the child’s birth certificate. You should also contact the Consular section of the Canadian Embassy nearest to you to make sure the child has the appropriate travel document. See these Web pages for information:
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/foreign/for...ent-en.asp
http://www.voyage.gc.ca/main/about/servi...rds-en.asp
For future reference, in all correspondence to our office, please refer to the applicant's full name, date of birth and file number.
We will contact you if there is any further information we require.
Regards,
Canadian Consulate General Buffalo
Immigration Section
Fax 716 858 9591
buffalo-im-enquiry@international.gc.ca
So do I just send them a copy of his birth certificate? He was born in Canada. They don't need/require his photos? I'm going to try to give them a call as well. I'll post again once I get a hold of him. Life is so busy with the little fellow here now!
That's great that you are moving along!!! ;)
I see in the letter there is a list requesting documents where they are requesting photos. They sure expect a lot for a newborn baby just born in Canada.
It will all come together!! :)
It's so frustrating. Read over the letter with my hubby...and from what I understand all I have to do is send in his birth certificate.
Quote:Important: Note that if your child was born in Canada or if one parent is a Canadian citizen, the child is a Canadian citizen. If that is the case, you do not need to add the child to your application, no medical examination or fee is required. You must, however, send us a copy of the child’s birth certificate. You should also contact the Consular section of the Canadian Embassy nearest to you to make sure the child has the appropriate travel document. See these Web pages for information:
Tried to call them...but the number just rings and rings!
(11-17-2010 06:22 PM)monkeyface Wrote: [ -> ]It's so frustrating. Read over the letter with my hubby...and from what I understand all I have to do is send in his birth certificate.
Tried to call them...but the number just rings and rings!
Yes it does... and once you finally get into the queue it will usually hang up on you :/. Just keep at it.. you will eventually get through. I think I spent 4 hours just trying to get someone one day. Its just part of to dues you have to pay to get over this hump. Keep trying.
I'm sorry I missed that part....
Yes I would just request the birth certificate and I haven't checked but I think I read somewhere that you can use a birth certificate for a child. I know going into the US they say if you are under 16 you only need a birth certificate so maybe that's all you need truly!!! :)
That would be awesome!!!
Sept 7, 2010 - Mailed application: xpress post
Sept 8, 2010 - Application Received
Oct 5, 2010 - Sponsor Approval Letter Arrived >> Decision: Approved!!
Oct 15, 2010 - Application sent/received to/in Buffalo
Nov 5, 2010 - Change of info document sent
Nov 16, 2010 - Email from Buffalo RE: additional info on my son
Nov 18, 2010 - Received Letter sent Nov12 stating they want $ for my PR
Does this mean I'm approved?!?!? YAY!!! Going to send it tonight! Have to confirm funds with the hubby! God is SO good!!!
And thank you everyone for the help about the birth certificate thingy. I'm going to email it to them right now! YAY!!!
YAHOO!!! Congratulations! You're SO close now!! I just answered your PM and I hope it helped :D
Sept 7, 2010 - Mailed application: xpress post
Sept 8, 2010 - Application Received
Oct 5, 2010 - Sponsor Approval Letter Arrived >> Decision: Approved!!
Oct 15, 2010 - Application sent/received to/in Buffalo
Nov 5, 2010 - Change of info document sent
Nov 16, 2010 - Email from Buffalo RE: additional info on my son
Nov 18, 2010 - Received Letter sent Nov12 stating they want $ for my PR
Nov 18, 2010 - xpress post sent to buffalo with receipt as well as son's birth certificate...as well as emailed
Thank you SilverHealer! Your PM helped me loads!!! Thank you everyone for the support! I'm so happy...and so blessed to have found this forum!!! :)