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B File Number Port au Prince
twillis,
I got the same response from my MP's office the first time they emailed Haiti - that it could take 2-3 weeks for a response. Because of posters on this site I knew that other MP offices had answers in 2-3 days - so I pushed back and told them so. They then sent another email that was responded to in a couple of hours.
The CIC website was never updated under my file number so at least this gave me confirmation that they had the application and it was in process.
As you can see from the other thread about calling MP"s - not all MP's are created equal - but I would push back this is your life at stake! Let them know that you know of other people who's MP's are able to get answers for them in a couple of days.
Good luck.
I got the same response from my MP's office the first time they emailed Haiti - that it could take 2-3 weeks for a response. Because of posters on this site I knew that other MP offices had answers in 2-3 days - so I pushed back and told them so. They then sent another email that was responded to in a couple of hours.
The CIC website was never updated under my file number so at least this gave me confirmation that they had the application and it was in process.
As you can see from the other thread about calling MP"s - not all MP's are created equal - but I would push back this is your life at stake! Let them know that you know of other people who's MP's are able to get answers for them in a couple of days.
Good luck.
Hi Johana, I did tell her that, and she seemed annoyed by that. She said 'did you read that on the internet, cuz its not true' which I know it is. Maybe I hit her on a bad day, I have decided to move onto another MP. I will go into the office in person this time. Maybe that will help. The luck of the draw, people having bad days, busy environments. You never know what the problem is or why somebody isn't very receptive to you. Disappointing.
Can you do that? Request assistance from another MP??
I thought you are only able to ask assistance from the MP that covers the area where you live?
I would advice people to save for the push when the push is necessary. What is it that you are trying to find out at the moment?
I see your timeline is;
twillis
Married: January 17/09
Papers sent to Mississauga: January 29/09
Received letter requesting additional documentation: February 24/09
Sent in documentation: February 25/09
Approved as sponsor: March 9/09
Haiti ~ In Process: March 17/09
You're been in process only since March so according to what other members have gone through you won't be hearing much now for a while. Maybe fall unless they need more documents from you.
All I'm saying is don't push at times that it's not necessary you'll need it further down the road.
Hi Anna, I guess I'm just having a day where I wish I would hear something, anything. I know I need to have patience. Maybe you are right. I will see if the MP assistant calls back. I am hoping to hear "how the file is going?" ... I know I know ... I'll leave it. 
I need patience.
I need patience.Hi Anna, I guess I'm just having a day where I wish I would hear something, anything. I know I need to have patience. Maybe you are right. I will see if the MP assistant calls back. I am hoping to hear "how the file is going?" ... I know I know ... I'll leave it.
Might be a good time to get to know your MP or the assistant. Make an appointment and go into the office. Face to face is always best I think. That way when it's time for real help they know who you are. If you're calling all the time they will see you as a pest.
I can't imagine how hard all this waiting is so you do have my sympathy.
AnnaC, Yes, I do struggle with the pest/trying wife thing. I certainly don't want to be a pest, but I also don't want to NOT do things i should be doing. I noticed jojodcn and canwest heard from the embassy so I was getting a little worried. My best bet is to stay off line for awhile, work, enjoy the summer and my kids and have faith all will be okay. That's my next plan ... lol ... wish me luck.
I agree with Anna. Good to build a relationship with the office. I contacted once in the beginning looking for the B file# but then like the rest of us did my time in the waiting cell.
It sounds as though my experience with the MP is abnormal, as she has been fantastic sending me regular emails along the way. I am just very thankful that she knows me and my situation and is working with me to help with the visa in hand at this point.
It sounds as though my experience with the MP is abnormal, as she has been fantastic sending me regular emails along the way. I am just very thankful that she knows me and my situation and is working with me to help with the visa in hand at this point.
That's the spirit. Enjoy your summer, time will go faster.
Do order the caips CAIPS FileCheck - CAIPS notes for Canadian immigrants. That will at least tell you something. Not much but something.
I do wish you luck. As hard as it is to believe getting the visa will be the easy part
Make sure you also have one of these signed http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5475E.pdf or Haiti will not release info to you even though you are the sponsor.