Immigration Timeline - Outland

One of the important pieces of information that we've all been able to share with each other on the forums (ie. Road to Canada) for those considering, getting ready to, already going through the Immigration process.....is our Immigration Timeline.

This....is a timeline of events involving our application that helps others get a good idea on the process and how long it takes for someone's individual outland application....just for a general idea. Naturally, everyone's timeline varies....but it has been helpful to know that yours may be similar to someone else's. On the forum, many have included and updated our timeline in our online signatures.

So...now that we've finished going through the process.....I thought I would create a static page to break it down for those that may be interested who read my blog.  For us....it took exactly 360 days! Would have been sooner if there wasn't a slight hiccup with the medicals. Lost? Possibly.

1/31/2012 - Application Received by Immigration - CPC-M 
5/7/2012 - Sponsorship Approved-File Transfered to LA (Los Angeles Visa Office)
8/31/2012 - In Progress updated in ECAS (Client Application Status)
11/09/2012 - Request GCMS Notes
11/27/2012 - Medicals Received updated in ECAS (Client Application Status)
12/12/2012 - PPR! (Passport Request) - arrived via email 
12/23/2012 - Sent Original Passport and new Immigration photos to Immigration in LA as requested 
1/14/2013 - Decision Made updated in ECAS (Client Application Status)
1/23/2013 - COPR! (Confirmation of Permanent Residency) - received via regular mail
1/25/2013 - LANDED! - via Rainbow Bridge Niagara Falls

There ya go! Hope it helps you.

Oh...and if you are in the process of doing your application, I thought you'd find this information helpful from the CIC site. Save Time:Send A Complete Application

I've also linked specific blog posts that related to our process and/or that I wrote about what was going on in our process....because in the meantime and in between time...I found other things to write about. Hey, what can I say....it took a long time. lol  In case you don't want to read the other stuff.....these will take you straight to what might interest you. (Immigration related from start to finish)

The Countdown Begins
Ok...Where Is My Package?
Off To A Rough Start
Under Investigation
Delivered! - Thank You Mr Postman
It's Been Two Weeks
Why Thank You Canada Post
Making Progress
What Number Are We At?
Set Back Moving Forward
Canada Post Tricks
Going Backwards
Run In With Immigration - trust me.....you really might want to read this one! lol
Out Of The Box
The Call To Immigration
Sponsorship Approved
Finally In The System
Running Tomorrow - Back To Immigration
Immigrations Unexpected Surprise - what happened after Run In With Immigration
Road to Canada
Still Waiting for Immigration
Word On The Forum - OHIP  - this might be useful to you
Immigration - No Problem
Changes - Sponsorship Application
Processing Deadline
Application - In Process
Status Request
Access to Information and Privacy - great idea to request GCMS notes on your application
Immigration - Medicals Received
Immigration Update
What We've Been Waiting For - PPR!
Traveling Passport
Passport Delivered to LA
Feeling Double Crossed By Immigration
Decision Made
COPR - Confirmation of Permanent Residency
Bringing Furman Home - LANDED
Finally Allowed to Work in Canada
PR Card has Arrived
First Use of PR Card to Travel

Regards,
Mrs White