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[saki]

Hi,

I m new to this forums. i have query abt my application. i got my AOR from CIO on 15 july and i hv courier my documents to buffalo visa office on 6th nov and but due to custom it was delayed and it is expected to reach today i.e. 11th nov which is also the 120 day of submitting my documents. if my documents reach on 11th nov am i at the safe side or i miss the deadline. ( for reference- aor from CIO on 15 july as per email from CIO and if i calculate from 15th july, 11 nov becomes 120 day.)

Please reply me this query. i dont want to miss deadline with one day.

Hi

If docs reached on 11th its fine dont worry.

cheers
saki

[13042010]

Again for those counting days.. it is unlikely for you to get an e-mail from them today as it's a stat holiday in Canada.
Sorry for being devil's messenger.

[aaa111]

Thanks saki
But again there is problem created, the courier company try to deliver today 11th nov but office were closed due to veternans day n they will try tomorrow I.e. 12 nov which will b 121 day. Thas mean I miss my deadline.  What will b result? R they accept my application? N if not at what stage I will come to know that they hv returned my application n how many days as per ur experince.

[priyankaa]

Hi Mitali,
Now it's time to collect documents for Visa Office.I don't want to bring all this in front my employer how can i prepare my work experience letter?

[saki]

Thanks saki
But again there is problem created, the courier company try to deliver today 11th nov but office were closed due to veternans day n they will try tomorrow I.e. 12 nov which will b 121 day. Thas mean I miss my deadline.  What will b result? R they accept my application? N if not at what stage I will come to know that they hv returned my application n how many days as per ur experince.

Hi,

See generally speaking they shouldnt be too strict about 1 day being extra they should accept it, but what we have seen from London office is that they are returning application which are submitted after 120 days and thats only the london visa office, in you case i think they will accept it as its 1 day and that can be a delay in courier service which it is and they should understand it, if they will return it they wont send your the 2nd AOR and status will not changed to "Recvd By Vo"

Cheers
Saki

[saki]

Hi Mitali,
Now it's time to collect documents for Visa Office.I don't want to bring all this in front my employer how can i prepare my work experience letter?

If this is the case then send all other documents related to your work like employment contract , promotion letters etc and mention in your cover letter that you dont want to let your employer know about your plans and its fine they do accept this as many applicants have done this before so nothing to worry about.

Cheers
saki

[aaa111]

Thanks saki
I hope they don't return it back
N thanks for ur reply

[priyankaa]

Hi,

The PCC should not me more than 3 months old from the date CIO received your application. Since you got your PCC after getting your AOR they are valid and you can submit them.

Cheers
saki

Saki - Although this is encouraging but just to make sure(cautious) could you please point me to an official document/website URL confirming this.

[satnak]

Hello Saki/Mitali,

I am now prepared to send my docs to VO ND. But daily something happens which stops me and delays it. Anyways, please let me know who do we address covering letter to?

Visa Officer or some body else?

Should it go like this ?

Visa Officer,
Immigration Department,
Canada High Commission,
Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi

Also my bank, State Bank of India have given me Balance Certificate on black and white letter head - with just round stamp with signatures. Its not on regular colored letter head. Its simple printout on A4 paper with logo and bank address on it. Would that be ok or I should ask them for print out on regular colored letter head.


Thanks a lot!


Satnam

[saki]

Saki - Although this is encouraging but just to make sure(cautious) could you please point me to an official document/website URL confirming this.

I would have put the link but since 26th June rule change they have removed this from their website and now it says wait until visa office asks you for the PCC because thats what is under new rule.

Cheers
Saki

[saki]

Hello Saki/Mitali,

I am now prepared to send my docs to VO ND. But daily something happens which stops me and delays it. Anyways, please let me know who do we address covering letter to?

Visa Officer or some body else?

Should it go like this ?

Visa Officer,
Immigration Department,
Canada High Commission,
Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi

Also my bank, State Bank of India have given me Balance Certificate on black and white letter head - with just round stamp with signatures. Its not on regular colored letter head. Its simple printout on A4 paper with logo and bank address on it. Would that be ok or I should ask them for print out on regular colored letter head.


Thanks a lot!


Satnam

Hi,

Address it Canadian High Commission will be fine. If there is a stamp and signatures on the bank letter than its fine to send it.

Cheers
Saki

[priyankaa]

I would have put the link but since 26th June rule change they have removed this from their website and now it says wait until visa office asks you for the PCC because thats what is under new rule.

Cheers
Saki

According to new rules "The certificate must have been issued no more than three months before you submit your application".But it doesn't mention which application Initial(CIO) or final(VO)??

[saki]

According to new rules "The certificate must have been issued no more than three months before you submit your application".But it doesn't mention which application Initial(CIO) or final(VO)??

Hi Priyanka,

In the new rule you dont have to send PCC to CIO , CHC will ask about the PCC and under old rules it should not be more than 3 months old from the date intial application submitted to CIO.

Cheers
Saki

[andamanhunk]

Hello Saki/Mitali,

I am now prepared to send my docs to VO ND. But daily something happens which stops me and delays it. Anyways, please let me know who do we address covering letter to?

Visa Officer or some body else?

Should it go like this ?

Visa Officer,
Immigration Department,
Canada High Commission,
Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi

Also my bank, State Bank of India have given me Balance Certificate on black and white letter head - with just round stamp with signatures. Its not on regular colored letter head. Its simple printout on A4 paper with logo and bank address on it. Would that be ok or I should ask them for print out on regular colored letter head.


Thanks a lot!


Satnam

Hi Satnam,

Yes, as Saki said, you can send the Bank's letter as it is given to you. We sent the one given by Vijaya Bank. They too gave on an A4 paper with black & White letter logo and round seal and signature. I think almost every bank is following that and they are used to all these things since long. The Bank Manager also said the same thing to us. Hence I think you can send them with full confidence.

-RSK

[mayankpandya]

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