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UPDATED FOR 2015- IEC FAQ Thread - please read here first and ask any questions here!

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    #932
    tonydude
    Registered Users Posts: 1,672 ✭✭✭tonydude


    the_syco wrote: »
    Just got an email saying

    but when I checked for messages, there was none. This happen to anyone else?

    Stated above that it's normal, got 2 myself


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    #933
    scubie steve
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭scubie steve


    Hey just wondering if anyone could help I applied for and received a visa almost 12 months ago and I am hoping to travel over to Canada shortly to activate it but in the maze of paperwork I cant seem to locate my letter of introduction! I know I received it but its not in my kompass account ??


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    #934
    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,300 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    scubie steve wrote: »
    Hey just wondering if anyone could help I applied for and received a visa almost 12 months ago and I am hoping to travel over to Canada shortly to activate it but in the maze of paperwork I cant seem to locate my letter of introduction! I know I received it but its not in my kompass account ??
    Also called the Port of Entry (POE) Introduction Letter. Maybe look for the POE in the Kompass, or your emails?


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    #935
    scubie steve
    Registered Users Posts: 31 ✭scubie steve


    the_syco wrote: »
    Also called the Port of Entry (POE) Introduction Letter. Maybe look for the POE in the Kompass, or your emails?
    not in either!!! im baffled


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    #936
    circular flexing
    Registered Users Posts: 2,587 ✭✭✭circular flexing


    scubie steve wrote: »
    not in either!!! im baffled

    It should be in your CIC account.


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    #937
    Undeadfred
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Undeadfred


    Hi, I sent off my CIC application about 4 weeks ago and am waiting on my Letter of Introduction. I'm flying off next week on the 5th of June but still haven't received my Letter of Introduction. Should I get in contact with CIC or IEC and query about this? This thread said the processing would only take up to a month


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    #938
    circular flexing
    Registered Users Posts: 2,587 ✭✭✭circular flexing


    Undeadfred wrote: »
    Hi, I sent off my CIC application about 3 weeks ago and am waiting on my Letter of Introduction. I'm flying off next week on the 5th of June but still haven't received my Letter of Introduction. Should I get in contact with CIC or IEC and query about this? This thread said the processing would only take up to a month

    You could cancel your flight or try to enter as a visitor and then flagpole when the letter arrives. If you try to enter as a visitor I would recommend having a return flight booked otherwise you might be refused entry.

    CIC are currently quoting 6 weeks processing time for IEC applications but I think it's taking longer.

    Never ceases to amaze how many people book flights without having the letter despite that being something that CIC explicitly says not to do.


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    #939
    Undeadfred
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Undeadfred


    circular flexing wrote: »
    Never ceases to amaze how many people book flights without having the letter despite that being something that CIC explicitly says not to do.

    The CIC application required a flight itinerary.


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    #940
    circular flexing
    Registered Users Posts: 2,587 ✭✭✭circular flexing


    Undeadfred wrote: »
    The CIC application required a flight itinerary.

    No it didn't. It required an itinerary. Most people I've heard of just wrote down "I intend to travel to x city on y date and spend z amount of time there" and that was ok for getting the visa.


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    #941
    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,300 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    Undeadfred wrote: »
    Hi, I sent off my CIC application about 4 weeks ago and am waiting on my Letter of Introduction. I'm flying off next week on the 5th of June but still haven't received my Letter of Introduction. Should I get in contact with CIC or IEC and query about this? This thread said the processing would only take up to a month
    Cancel the flight, as you won't be let in to work without the Letter of Introduction, which I'm told can take around 6 to 8 weeks. How much did the flight cost you?


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    #942
    dazmbk
    Registered Users Posts: 8 ✭dazmbk


    skinny_guy wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    I am very confused about the MyCIC work permit application. I uploaded all the documents (except police cert. Had explanation letter) then I done the electronic signature.

    Then it asked me to pay for the work permit fee. I was using my dads visa credit card and it came up saying "Payment failed" and "too many failed attempts".

    It logged me out of the site after this. Now when I log back in there is no where to try and pay again. Also it says for my application that its being processed on the main page.

    This happen to anyone else?

    Yes this happened to me as well. I have seen people mentioning the Postcode as a possible reason on other forums but I have not yet resolved the problem. Anyone shed any light here?


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    #943
    dailysea
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭dailysea


    the_syco wrote: »
    Cancel the flight, as you won't be let in to work without the Letter of Introduction, which I'm told can take around 6 to 8 weeks. How much did the flight cost you?

    You will be let in without your POE as long as you have a return flight booked and have your CAL.


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    #944
    User2015
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭User2015


    dazmbk wrote: »
    Yes this happened to me as well. I have seen people mentioning the Postcode as a possible reason on other forums but I have not yet resolved the problem. Anyone shed any light here?




    I am having the very same problem, I am desperate now at this stage for some help. I can not get any help either, have tried embassy, visa representatives etc. I have uploaded all required documents and then when i go to pay for it, it says payment failed; too many failed attempts. As a result my application has not been submitted and my CAL is expired. Anyone solve this problem yet?? I'd really appreciate any help anyone could offer. Thanks


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    #945
    Undeadfred
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Undeadfred


    the_syco wrote: »
    Cancel the flight, as you won't be let in to work without the Letter of Introduction, which I'm told can take around 6 to 8 weeks. How much did the flight cost you?

    about €550. I can enter as a tourist which I am planning on doing


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    #946
    Undeadfred
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Undeadfred


    dailysea wrote: »
    You will be let in without your POE as long as you have a return flight booked and have your CAL.

    Why would you have to show your CAL if you're entering as a tourist?


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    #947
    dailysea
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭dailysea


    Undeadfred wrote: »
    Why would you have to show your CAL if you're entering as a tourist?

    To prove that the POE is on the way.


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    #948
    the_syco
    Registered Users Posts: 37,300 ✭✭✭✭the_syco


    If you gotta enter the postcode, either put in 0000 or 00000 or your county; have found this worked for me.


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    #949
    Chancer3001
    Registered Users Posts: 5,480 ✭✭✭Chancer3001


    They're so slow at issuing coe letters.

    Process takes for ever


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    #950
    fontdor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 531 ✭✭✭fontdor


    Chancer3001 wrote: »
    They're so slow at issuing coe letters.

    Process takes for ever

    When did you apply for your POE?


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    #951
    Chancer3001
    Registered Users Posts: 5,480 ✭✭✭Chancer3001


    fontdor wrote: »
    When did you apply for your POE?

    Over a month ago at this stage I'd say


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    #952
    fontdor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 531 ✭✭✭fontdor


    Chancer3001 wrote: »
    Over a month ago at this stage I'd say

    I see, i applied on the 5th of May so i got a long journey ahead. A lot of people in England got theirs some even got it in 14 days. They are slow this year with the processing.


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    #953
    Undeadfred
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭Undeadfred


    dailysea wrote: »
    To prove that the POE is on the way.

    But if you're entering as a tourist does it matter?

    I'm thinking it might be a bit dodgy entering the country saying you will be a worker but not have a visa. They might take more issue with that then just saying you're going over on a holiday.

    Either way, you have to go to the Canadian border once the Letter of Introduction comes, right?


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    #954
    littlemover
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭littlemover


    Anybody get any sign of a PoE yet?!!!


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    #955
    fontdor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 531 ✭✭✭fontdor


    littlemover wrote: »
    Anybody get any sign of a PoE yet?!!!

    Nothing yet, applied on the 5th of May.


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    #956
    jorgejuan
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭jorgejuan


    I've mislaid the file containing my letter of introduction on an old partition, could someone tell me what form the filename takes, ie what is your file called? Or am I misthinking this and it was actually a physical letter?


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    #957
    jorgejuan
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭jorgejuan


    jorgejuan wrote: »
    I've mislaid the file containing my letter of introduction on an old partition, could someone tell me what form the filename takes, ie what is your file called? Or am I misthinking this and it was actually a physical letter?

    sorted, MOD please delete, can't edit for some reason


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    #958
    fontdor
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 531 ✭✭✭fontdor


    jorgejuan wrote: »
    sorted, MOD please delete, can't edit for some reason

    Have you received your POE?


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    #959
    daz279
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭daz279


    I have applied for a working holiday visa and ive submitted everything on time and everything they have asked for. Its been at least 6 weeks now and still no update has anyone got there whv?


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    #960
    hoyeean
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭hoyeean


    I haven't received mine and I handed it on the 9th May... :(
    The only good thing is that no one seems to have gotten one in this thread so far so we are all in the same boat


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    #961
    Seanh111
    Registered Users Posts: 93 ✭✭Seanh111


    I registered for my Kompass account on 8th June and received my CAL yesterday 12th June (I'm a little behind everyone else I know! :) )

    I really didn't expect to receive my CAL this soon and I haven't got my Garda Clearance yet (posted 28th May) , what will happen if I don't receive it in time? To make things worse I'm out of the country the week of 22nd June so I need to get the clearance this week..


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