Author Topic: Verification of Former Service (Read 11020 times)

rolandstrong · « **on:** January 13, 2003, 18:47:00 »

I have been waiting for 9 months for my VFS. I served with the Seaforth Highlanders in the mid 90‘s as an ncm, and am now seeking my commission. Thing is, I haven‘t even been contacted by CFRC to do my aptitude tests, fitness or medical yet. Courses start in 3.5 months, and i am still waiting to see if I will even be a competitive candidate.

Nine months seems rediculous to me. Is this a typical delay...do they need a VFS before they can even find out if I fit their profile? How long does this VFS take?

Michael O'Leary · « **Reply #1 on:** January 13, 2003, 18:54:00 »

Sadly, 9 months for a VFS is probably not that unusual. The VFS seems to be one of the things that will slow the processing of a file more than any other single item. I have been told it‘s primarily a problem of too many requests and too few hands in the applicable shop in NDHQ. And, from what I have seen, the CFRC won‘t conduct further processing until they have the VFS. The best thing you can do is contact the CFRC regularly, at least weekly and in person if possible (it‘s always easier to brush someone off by phone), so that they know who you are and that you are ready for the next stage as soon as the VFS arrives.

recceguy · « **Reply #2 on:** January 13, 2003, 19:37:00 »

Took over a year to process my VFS when I rejoined, I even handed them a complete certified true copy of my UER, encompassing my total Reg and Res career. Good luck!

SpinDoc · « **Reply #3 on:** January 13, 2003, 20:07:00 »

As I understand it, they‘re working on computerizing all the current CF personnel records and VFS time will be cut drastically eventually, esp. if you left the service recently.

rolandstrong · « **Reply #4 on:** January 13, 2003, 23:57:00 »

damn. that‘s crazy.

And i thought 9 months was a long time...

Recceguy, when you say one year, do you mean you were parading after one year?

recceguy · « **Reply #5 on:** January 14, 2003, 14:30:00 »

Nope, that‘s how long the VFS took. Then I had to bug them and argue with them in order to go on summer training with the Regt. After all that, they said I had been out too long and I had to start as a corporal. It was their ****ing around that put me over the time limit in the first place. Don‘t expect any favours or miracles. It‘s easier to come from a former Soviet Bloc country, with landed immigrant status and join. You‘ll get in much faster and easier than if you had prior service in OUR military.

rolandstrong · « **Reply #6 on:** January 14, 2003, 14:54:00 »

Great.

I just don‘t understand this system. And today the defense minister announced another 200 million cut from the forces. Apparently its the Leopards being targeted now. And yet they claim to be so underbudget that the can‘t get the system to work. Not enough clerks to process VFS proposals fast enough.

Isn‘t it a benefit to have personnel who have training and understanding of the system? Doesn‘t that save tax dollars and provide better depth on the reserve force?

What a joke. God help us when this war starts.

Savage_Tactical · « **Reply #7 on:** May 22, 2005, 01:32:59 »

that post seems relatively old (2003), and I'm curious as if anyone knows if they added any significant amount of money to the CF in the budget? Sorry to stray off topic here.

vyrago · « **Reply #8 on:** December 12, 2006, 01:30:57 »

I've already perused the boards and noticed a definate trend in the time a VFS takes. seems like 6-9 months is the average, which is depressing.

I have a few questions:

1. is this acurate? what is a no-bullsh**t time frame?

2. why does CFRC continue to tell me "two weeks", like its some kinda sick joke by now. (ive waited 2 months already) I really would have prefered an upfront heads up on this from them.

3. is there anything I can do?

seeing those other poor guys writing that it took them 8 months (or more!!) is really putting a damper on my desire. I'm going to have to consider alternate employment, I just cant wait that long to see IF they'll let me back in.

career_radio-checker · « **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2006, 01:42:58 »

Quote from: vyrago on December 12, 2006, 01:30:57

I've already perused the boards and noticed a definate trend in the time a VFS takes. seems like 6-9 months is the average, which is depressing.

I have a few questions:

1. is this acurate? what is a no-bullsh**t time frame?

2. why does CFRC continue to tell me "two weeks", like its some kinda sick joke by now. (ive waited 2 months already) I really would have prefered an upfront heads up on this from them.

3. is there anything I can do?

seeing those other poor guys writing that it took them 8 months (or more!!) is really putting a damper on my desire. I'm going to have to consider alternate employment, I just cant wait that long to see IF they'll let me back in.

Answer
Question 1. Don't know, I don't work there
Question 2. Who knows? CFRC is a strange entity like NDHQ, But to be fair, you aren't the only one going through CFRC so you get processed when you get processed
Question 3. Go to the Gym, practice drill, not much else you can do administratively. Take it from someone who lives in Ottawa and understands paper trail systems. It's one of those things you just don't have control over, the conveyer belt sets its own speed, trust me you can't make it go faster.

Yah its a shame it takes so long but that's life. I feel empathy for you knowing that you have to have employment to survive. In the mean time you could probably get a temporary job, which you would have no qualms leaving at a notice's moment.

Blindspot · « **Reply #10 on:** December 13, 2006, 14:27:08 »

It took about 6 months for my VFS to go through. If you're lucky like I was, they'll let you take the Aptitude test during the archaeological dig.

new_FCS_tech · « **Reply #11 on:** December 13, 2006, 21:27:09 »

I apparently got off lucky with mine, it took me roughly 2 months to get my VFS done, and another month or so to get my med docs. All my information had been sent to archives in Ottawa.

vyrago · « **Reply #12 on:** December 14, 2006, 19:43:25 »

I really hope they hurry up, im rapidly approaching my 10 year mark since I got out and I'd really like to get RSBP (recruit school bypass). id much rather jump right into my new trade than be practicing an "advance in review order" on some parade square.

Dog · « **Reply #13 on:** February 10, 2007, 00:34:07 »

+1 to the question. Does anyone have a general time-frame of how long it's been taking over the past couple months? I've been waiting about 2 months now, and have yet to be told that it's come through.

vyrago · « **Reply #14 on:** February 10, 2007, 00:44:00 »

Sadly, ive been waiting 4 months so far and I cant wait anymore. I've accepted a full time civvy job, sorry CF but I just cant wait for ya. Rather ridiculous considering we're somewhat a nation "at war".

mysteriousmind · « **Reply #15 on:** February 10, 2007, 08:57:57 »

2 month is nothing trust me.

do not give up. Every thing is going get settle eventually.

career_radio-checker · « **Reply #16 on:** February 10, 2007, 12:55:22 »

Quote from: vyrago on February 10, 2007, 00:44:00

Sadly, ive been waiting 4 months so far and I cant wait anymore. I've accepted a full time civvy job, sorry CF but I just cant wait for ya. Rather ridiculous considering we're somewhat a nation "at war".

Sad to hear that, but we aren't really 'a nation at war'. There is no rationing, no draft, 1 in 10 citizens are not in uniform, and there are no black out hours. We are just 'at war'.

goingback · « **Reply #17 on:** February 11, 2007, 02:41:41 »

Mine took about 2 months

geo · « **Reply #18 on:** February 11, 2007, 11:54:52 »

Heh... would appear that the US military has been approving people with long criminal records to serve.

Imagine, training the "Crips", organising em into better street gangs

Now that the press has gotten a hold of the story, we can only hope that they will do better into their VFS

Macey · « **Reply #19 on:** February 11, 2007, 12:49:43 »

Quote from: vyrago on February 10, 2007, 00:44:00

Sadly, ive been waiting 4 months so far and I cant wait anymore. I've accepted a full time civvy job, sorry CF but I just cant wait for ya. Rather ridiculous considering we're somewhat a nation "at war".

I waited for 2 years...2 years. And that was for a CT...skilled. Now you want to pipe up? Just don't put all your eggs in one basket. Enjoy life.

geo · « **Reply #20 on:** February 11, 2007, 20:04:33 »

Heh.... CT from same trade to same trade, per CDS was supposed to be 5 days.....

Oh well, work in progress.

Macey · « **Reply #21 on:** February 11, 2007, 21:11:45 »

Yeah it was pretty sad... but worth it after I seen my first pay cheque. 15% is a lot. Even if I drop a rank. It worth the wait.

Dilea_Gu_Bas · « **Reply #22 on:** February 23, 2007, 13:34:40 »

Vyrago what area command do you fall under LFCA?

mysteriousmind · « **Reply #23 on:** February 23, 2007, 13:42:26 »

Quote from: vyrago on February 10, 2007, 00:44:00

Sadly, ive been waiting 4 months so far and I cant wait anymore. I've accepted a full time civvy job, sorry CF but I just cant wait for ya. Rather ridiculous considering we're somewhat a nation "at war".

Let me laugh 4 month is nothing...if you were not able to wait...perhaps you were not meant to join in.... We are not "at war", we are present in a war zone but not at war.

some people said they waited 2 years... I hope you will have no regrets doing so...I'm in waiting (409 days today) and if i have to wait an other year then be it... the army (even Pres for me) is not just a "job" it is more then that.

God luck in you civvie job.

Keebler · « **Reply #24 on:** February 23, 2007, 14:38:44 »

Hurry up and WAIT as they say.

My VFS only took about a month and a half, but thats because my former unit had my docs there easily accessed and not archived. So if they have been archived they have to find them and send them still...so definately at very least a few months. I was told mine could take up to a year, i was very surprised when they called to book my interview and medical, i wasnt expecting to hear from them for a few months.

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