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guest124 · 04-04-2014 02:55PM

Sunshine87 wrote: »

got my second phantom email 'application update'....i wonder is it a sign i will get it today!? it would be great if i did, getting very close to my other permit expiring! i submitted stage 2 on the 31st March.

Should have it today or tomorrow

going from others experiences.
I'd mine 5 hours after 2nd update mail.

amr_lady · 04-04-2014 09:13PM

Just got my Port of Entry letter!! Cannot believe how quick it all went after so many months of waiting for it to open and then missing out on Round 1 by seconds!

Submitted CIC at 21:45 on 3rd April
Got "phantom" mail at 21:45 on 4th April
Got POE at 22:10 on 4th April

Sooo relieved it's all done, and thanks to all who helped. See you all in Canada, woo hoo!!

Marko10 · 04-04-2014 09:22PM

Hey guys.Can anyone recommend a good site or download for merging PDF files?

amr_lady · 04-04-2014 09:23PM

Marko10 wrote: »

Hey guys.Can anyone recommend a good site or download for merging PDF files?

http://www.ilovepdf.com/merge_pdf

works perfect.

Brokenghost · 04-04-2014 09:28PM

HOWAYAS!

I seem to be having a problem with the CIC section of the process, and I noticed that another user, 'Sunflowa', was having the same problem. When I try to upload my documents I keep getting error messages. It has been this way for several days and yet, going by most of the posts above, everyone else seems to be getting through just fine. Can anyone shed some light on this please? I've tried using a different browser, different computer etc and even mailed the people at CIC (I was told there is usually a two month waiting list for them to get back to enquiries, which is cutting it a little fine as I only have three months before the CAO expires and the POE process can take up to eight weeks, although it seems to be a lot quicker than that on average). I also tried ringing them but ended up in automated gobbledegook land. So if anyone can help me here, I'd really appreciate it. Starting to freak out!

One other thing: I got my Garda clearance in early January, almost three months ago. I've heard from some places that it must be within three months of your application, and in others that it must be within six months. If anyone can verify which is true, that'd be awesome too.

Thanks for the help peeps. Here's to the shindigs we'll have in Calgary!

ciaran12 · 04-04-2014 10:20PM

Brokenghost wrote: »

HOWAYAS!

I seem to be having a problem with the CIC section of the process, and I noticed that another user, 'Sunflowa', was having the same problem. When I try to upload my documents I keep getting error messages. It has been this way for several days and yet, going by most of the posts above, everyone else seems to be getting through just fine. Can anyone shed some light on this please? I've tried using a different browser, different computer etc and even mailed the people at CIC (I was told there is usually a two month waiting list for them to get back to enquiries, which is cutting it a little fine as I only have three months before the CAO expires and the POE process can take up to eight weeks, although it seems to be a lot quicker than that on average). I also tried ringing them but ended up in automated gobbledegook land. So if anyone can help me here, I'd really appreciate it. Starting to freak out!

One other thing: I got my Garda clearance in early January, almost three months ago. I've heard from some places that it must be within three months of your application, and in others that it must be within six months. If anyone can verify which is true, that'd be awesome too.

Thanks for the help peeps. Here's to the shindigs we'll have in Calgary!

I had problems uploading files that were too large, and I don't think the error message pointed out what the problem was. Check that your file sizes aren't massive! (can't remember exactly what the limits are)

Garda clearance must be under 3 months old as far as I know, but don't take my word for it, check the FAQs!

pyrosever · 04-04-2014 10:39PM

Brokenghost wrote: »

HOWAYAS!

When I try to upload my documents I keep getting error messages.

What do the error messages say?

I previously had a problem uploading documents to cic, it kept telling me something like "error 502 bad gateway", and then logging me out. I eventually got everything uploaded by repeatedly logging in and trying again and again, but it took a while. My best guess is that my internet speed was too slow and the site timed out.

If you are getting the same error, I suggest trying it on someone else's internet access.

Brokenghost · 04-04-2014 11:10PM

pyrosever wrote: »

What do the error messages say?

I previously had a problem uploading documents to cic, it kept telling me something like "error 502 bad gateway", and then logging me out. I eventually got everything uploaded by repeatedly logging in and trying again and again, but it took a while. My best guess is that my internet speed was too slow and the site timed out.

If you are getting the same error, I suggest trying it on someone else's internet access.

Yes, it's the error page: "Error 502, page unavailable".

I was getting similar stuff when I was filling out forms on the CIC website, but after repeated efforts they were finally accepted. However, with the documents upload section, nothing seems to be working. The internet speed should be fine where I am - I thought maybe it was because I was using the notoriously bad windows 8, but I tried it from a different computer too and got the same results. So frustrating!!

I will keep trying and let you know. Thanks for the pointers. If anyone else has any input it would be very welcome!

Brokenghost · 05-04-2014 12:08AM

Aha okay I think I am making some progress now. I had been focusing on the Work Permit Application. I tried uploading the photograph instead and it was fine, as was the garda clearance, passport scan and CV. The ones I am having difficulty with are the Work Permit Application, Family Form and Conditional Acceptance Letter. I think it's something to do with the security settings in Adobe 11. I'm almost sure that if I print the forms off instead and then scan them up and save them as new files it should work. However, it seems a little strange that this problem isn't documented elsewhere on the thread. Has nobody else experienced similar problems? For example with the Conditional Acceptance Offer, if you download it from your Kompass account it is in a secured format. When I try to upload this it will not work, and I think it's the format that is the reason. (So printing it off and scanning it and saving it as a new file should work). If anyone has any insights here, or similar stories, please let me know.

Cheers!

Smellysack · 05-04-2014 12:11AM

Just got my POE

applied on wednesday and as you can see from earlier posts i was pretty nervous about my application, but its all good now

duffman44 · 05-04-2014 12:12AM

My company got my flights today to Saskatoon will be over on the 14th of April

They have me in a hotel untill the 30th so i can find an apartment, Thank God i got my POE

Smellysack · 05-04-2014 01:44AM

Just got my POE

applied on wednesday and as you can see from earlier posts i was pretty nervous about my application, but its all good now

Brokenghost · 05-04-2014 02:10AM

Damn, I'm still having problems. Can someone please list out step by step how then uploaded the Work Permit Application, Family Form and Conditional Acceptance Letter to the CIC site? I know it sounds ridiculously simple, but for some reason I am unable to do it. Here's what's happened: I got my CAL through Kompass - it's a PDF file that I downloaded. When I try and upload it, the site gives me an error message. Is there something I'm forgetting to do? It's the same story with the Work Permit Application and Family Form - I've filled them out online, saved them (well, a copy, Adobe will not let me save a regular version due to the security settings) and they look fine on my desktop. But, as before, when I try to upload them I get an "Error 502 page unavailable" message. All the other documents - Garda Clearance, CV etc upload fine. Something just isn't adding up here. How did everyone else get on? Are you just downloading from Kompass and uploading again without problems to CIC? Is there something I'm forgetting to do? Printing off the documents and scanning them up is another option, but my printer is a little troublesome so I'd rather not do it that way - it doesn't print perfectly and I'm 99% sure the files wouldn't be accepted.

If anyone can help or give any pointers, I'll be eternally grateful, and buy them a few beers in downtown Toronto!

Cheers,

Bg

Silvio67 · 05-04-2014 08:41AM

Just got my POE, delighted!

Was a little bit more worried than most, I'd a little indiscretion on my police check that I thought might throw a spanner in the works. But I applied, had no contact with CIC then approval within 4 days.. lovin it!

icequeenx · 05-04-2014 12:26PM

aaahhhhh the CIC web site is driving me crazy, don't have a clue at what to do.. anyone else like this?

GrumPy · 05-04-2014 12:37PM

icequeenx wrote: »

aaahhhhh the CIC web site is driving me crazy, don't have a clue at what to do.. anyone else like this?

No, because if you relax, and take 10 minutes to READ the website, maybe check out the first post on this thread and watch the howto videos; you'd know exactly what to do and have it completed, checked and submitted in no time at all.

icequeenx · 05-04-2014 12:53PM

thanks faith...

icequeenx · 05-04-2014 12:56PM

@Grumpy.. watch them thanks. think ill wait till i have all documents before i fill in.

Gossipgal · 05-04-2014 01:38PM

Hi Folks, just got a message in my CIC asking for a traffic history report from the Victoria Australia where I'm living at the moment. I haven't driven out here and the only way of getting a report seems to be dependent on VIC Roads having my license details.

Has anybody else had this situation?

alexsmith · 05-04-2014 02:10PM

PPOOOOOOEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanking yewiz all

goingitalone · 05-04-2014 04:02PM

seen this cracker on the fb groups

"im on the digital photo stage now what exactly is that and how do u go about it"

without belittling anyone what kinda person asks that kinda question

Sunshine87 · 05-04-2014 07:57PM

alexsmith wrote: »

PPOOOOOOEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

thanking yewiz all

when did you submit your application to cic? i submitted Monday morning and nothing yet :-(

i know there shouldnt be a problem but i really need this in the next 2 weeks as my permit expires end of the month.

GrumPy · 05-04-2014 07:59PM

Sunshine87 wrote: »

when did you submit your application to cic? i submitted Monday morning and nothing yet :-(

i know there shouldnt be a problem but i really need this in the next 2 weeks as my permit expires end of the month.

You'll be grand.

Sunshine87 · 05-04-2014 08:32PM

GrumPy wrote: »

You'll be grand.

i know but i just needed to vent lol. now im off to get myself a philly cheese steak poutine :-)

Thora · 05-04-2014 08:33PM

Yay just got my POE, My WTN was 1820 on first round and just submitted the docs Thursday

Absolutely delighted, was expecting a longer wait time, so relieved after that entire process. I opted not to complete the optional survey that popped up after submitting the docs, after being on the CIC website Thursday for three hours, not exactly the most user friendly, was sweating buckets that I'd make a mistake and feck up my app.

Chanced my arm refreshing my email there and got lucky, hope everyone waiting gets sorted sooner rather than later

animal2012 · 05-04-2014 08:38PM

goingitalone you hope 400 people dont get through from the waiting list? why do you go on this site if your just going to run down peoples genuine inquires! best of luck with that once you leave ireland, trust me theres no room for individuals like that in a country you don't belong too!!!!

goingitalone · 05-04-2014 09:33PM

animal2012 wrote: »

goingitalone you hope 400 people dont get through from the waiting list? why do you go on this site if your just going to run down peoples genuine inquires! best of luck with that once you leave ireland, trust me theres no room for individuals like that in a country you don't belong too!!!!

well no it was an direct actualy reply to your question . it was

as in your only hope getting a off the waiting list and getting a chance to apply for place . is that if 400 people dont get thought the n you get called up from the waiting list
so no i did not run down any question i gave you an actual answer to a question you asked 3 times in a row . so read it a little more closer before you make a stupid post ! and run down genuine inquires . ive actually answered allot of people on here infact!

guest124 · 06-04-2014 02:56AM

animal2012 wrote: »

goingitalone you hope 400 people dont get through from the waiting list? why do you go on this site if your just going to run down peoples genuine inquires! best of luck with that once you leave ireland, trust me theres no room for individuals like that in a country you don't belong too!!!!

Jesus. That's harsh! Goingitalone has been helping many people on this site. They give you an honest answer (That you are on waiting list until 400 people get refused visa) and you misinterpreted it then give abuse!! Real nice.

Good incentive to help people more. Don't mess up your application guys, there's an abuser about 400 down the waiting list.

Gossipgal · 06-04-2014 04:43AM

animal2012 wrote: »

goingitalone you hope 400 people dont get through from the waiting list? why do you go on this site if your just going to run down peoples genuine inquires! best of luck with that once you leave ireland, trust me theres no room for individuals like that in a country you don't belong too!!!!

I think you totally misread that one, the comment was letting you know the situation with your position and wasn't negative towards anybody.

EI-DOR · 06-04-2014 11:57AM

goingitalone you hope 400 people dont get through from the waiting list? why do you go on this site if your just going to run down peoples genuine inquires! best of luck with that once you leave ireland, trust me theres no room for individuals like that in a country you don't belong too!!!!

Animal,

For you to get offered a visa place from the waiting list, 400 people would need to get refused or pullout ect so you will be in for a long wait if that even happens. That's what goingitalone was trying to explain to you. You completely misread it!

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