We received passports back.
Here is my timetable
1. Application sent to Buffalo on Nov 7, 2001.
2. Started processing my File on Jan 2, 2002.
3. Got file number on Jan 10, 2002.
4. Informed Buffalo for new member in my family on July 2002.
5. Got additional forms for my son and request for $100 fee on July 2002.
6. Sent forms, fee and passport copy for my son on Aug 2002 - no confirmation from Buffalo.
7. Got initial assessment, interview waver and medical forms on Dec 04, 2002 and letter asking to wait 6 months before undergo medicals test.
8. Attended medical tests on Apr 18, 2003.
9. Paid RPRF on Aug 2003 - no confirmation from Buffalo.
10. Got request for bank statement and new FBI fingerprints for my wife and me on Sep 26, 2003.
11. Sent requested documents on Oct 27, 2003.
12. Sent fax, asking for status of my application on Nov 4, 2003 (I think this speed up the process slightly).
13. Got passport request plus additional form with name, high … on Nov 10, 2003.
14. Sent passports, 3 pictures on Nov 12, 2003.
15. Receive passports back on Nov 20, 2003.
Applied as Skilled worker. Marred, one kid. Total processing time: 2 years.
e-client changed on Nov 18, 2003 from 'In Process' to 'Decision Made'
This forum was very helpful for me in my long wait. Thank you very much to all that contributed information here.
Good luck to all of you. I will post my lending experience.
Here is my timetable
1. Application sent to Buffalo on Nov 7, 2001.
2. Started processing my File on Jan 2, 2002.
3. Got file number on Jan 10, 2002.
4. Informed Buffalo for new member in my family on July 2002.
5. Got additional forms for my son and request for $100 fee on July 2002.
6. Sent forms, fee and passport copy for my son on Aug 2002 - no confirmation from Buffalo.
7. Got initial assessment, interview waver and medical forms on Dec 04, 2002 and letter asking to wait 6 months before undergo medicals test.
8. Attended medical tests on Apr 18, 2003.
9. Paid RPRF on Aug 2003 - no confirmation from Buffalo.
10. Got request for bank statement and new FBI fingerprints for my wife and me on Sep 26, 2003.
11. Sent requested documents on Oct 27, 2003.
12. Sent fax, asking for status of my application on Nov 4, 2003 (I think this speed up the process slightly).
13. Got passport request plus additional form with name, high … on Nov 10, 2003.
14. Sent passports, 3 pictures on Nov 12, 2003.
15. Receive passports back on Nov 20, 2003.
Applied as Skilled worker. Marred, one kid. Total processing time: 2 years.
e-client changed on Nov 18, 2003 from 'In Process' to 'Decision Made'
This forum was very helpful for me in my long wait. Thank you very much to all that contributed information here.
Good luck to all of you. I will post my lending experience.