CHC, Islamabad Spouse Sponsorship Timeline 2011 -2012

[khushi humesha 100]

Any one from dec 2010 heard from chc-I ?
I want to ask ,how do they send request letter? Aor,
I mean which mail service do they use?do they send it through regular pakistan post or by TCS/DHL ?

[Canadian555]

Intellix .. I wasnt even expecting a response from my MP but I am surprised they contacted the embassy and got back in a very short time. They also gave me my File number which I didnt receive in mail.

Canadian555. My case is exactly the same. Applied in Feb. Missisauga cleared it in March and on April 1st it was in Islamabad. Is your case nikah only or rukhsati?

I got full wedding including ruksati in December-January, applied in Feb.  Then Mississauga approved in March and then re-submitted to ISL on exactly April 1st.  

I assume, the process will start to view our cases probably February to April next year anytime.  

[Danny4450]

Any one from dec 2010 heard from chc-I ?
I want to ask ,how do they send request letter? Aor,
I mean which mail service do they use?do they send it through regular pakistan post or by TCS/DHL ?

Hi,

Nobody from Dec 2010 has heard anything yet. Infact, they are on Oct 2010 files right now. It seems like they will start doing them in January 2012.

They send the initial request letter by Pakistan post.

[khushi humesha 100]

OMG r u sure ? what the heck is that ? y  do they use this khatara service ? GOD FORBID what if they lost it?now im much more worried.
Any ways thanks for ur reply danny .u guys r so efficient :)I really appreciate fast reponses of all u guys who r helping us out on this forum.

[Danny4450]

OMG r u sure ? what the heck is that ? y  do they use this khatara service ? GOD FORBID what if they lost it?now im much more worried.
Any ways thanks for ur reply danny .u guys r so efficient :)I really appreciate fast reponses of all u guys who r helping us out on this forum.

Unfortunately we rely on Pakistan post for the initial request for IMM Forms and Re-PCC. Although they use TCS for Re-medical in most cases and passport request is through TCS all the time. A good way to keep a close eye on your file would be to check with them through email on a monthly basis.

[philantropist]

Alhumdulillah, By the grace of Allah Almighty my wife has RECEIVED HER PPT WITH VISA. The entire process took 18 months. Below is my timeline (Wife case).
Applied to CiC Mississauga : June 2010
File Transferred to CHC ISB: July 2010
AOR: July 2010
Voluntarily submitted proof of relationship such as email copies, photos with wife, western union receipts and flight tickets: Oct 2010
Request for PCC, Supplementary form, Family Information Form etc and reception, Rukhsati, honeymoon and other social gathering pics: July 2011
Above Documents sent : August 18, 2011
Remedical Request: August 27, 2011
Remedical done: September 13, 2011
Remedical Received at New Delhi Office: October 4, 2011
Remedical Results available to CHC ISB: 21 Oct 2011.
Request to resubmit Schedule A – Background Declaration : October 19, 2011 (I made some mistakes by leaving gap in personal history)
Schedule A resubmitted: October 10, 2011 (I knew in advance through MP office that this request was coming so I submitted the revised form before the letter arrived)
Address Disappeared from Ecas: November 9,  2011
Address Reappeared :  November 16,  2011
Passport Request:  November 19, 2011 (letter dated 16 November 2011)
ECAS status changed to Decision Made: 1 Dec , 2011
Passport Returned with Visa : 7 Dec 2011

LESSONS LEARNT

•   My file was reviewed by the Immigration officer exactly 1 year after it was received at the CHC ISB from Mississauga.
•   During the processing of immigration application, I applied for study permit in November 2011 which was refused in May 2011. I re-applied for study permit in May 2011 and the decision was never made on that application. I finally had to withdraw my study permit application as soon as I received a PPR for immigration application.
•   I went to MP numerous times and they did not help whatsoever in expediting the process but they do help in finding the status of application and that's about it. Don't expect them to help expedite your application.  They will NEVER do that.  The only time an MP will intervene when it's a “life and Death” situation.
•   MPs (or their staff) can obtain the status of immigration applications from CiC's Ministerial Enquiry Division (MED) in Ottawa. Every note that a Visa Officer enter on your file is accessible in Ottawa. 
•   The embassy takes 3-4 weeks to attach the documents to your file after you submit them. They review the documents when the Bring Forward Date arrives.
•   The Bring Forward date is exactly the same as the number of days given to you in the letter from the embassy to send documentation. For example if you receive a letter from embassy with a date August 1 and the embassy gives you 30 days to respond then your Bring Forward date would be Sept 1.
•   DO NOT use Designated Medical Professional (DMP) Dr. Arif Mehmood Siddiqui based in Lahore. His staff is rude, lazy, and highly unprofessional. They take 3-4 weeks to send the medical results to New Delhi which slows down the whole process at a very critical time.
•   Make sure you don't leave any gaps in personal history section of Schedule A/background declaration form.
•   Had I not made a mistake on the Schedule A form and received a request for further pics for Rukhsati, I would have had my application processed within 15 months. Thus it implies that any request for further proof of relationship or other documents can add up many months to the application process. So be careful and make sure complete marriage proofs are provided to the embassy and don't make any mistake on application forms.
•   This was initially Nikkah only case but Rukhsati was done before the request of further evidence came from CHC ISB. So i did not get any objection but I was asked to provide further proofs and I had the documentation ready to send as soon as the request came through but it did delay the process by at least 3 months.
•   This has been the most painful period of my life but it passed. Thanks Allah. We are now getting reunited which is the best part of my life. My prayers are with those who are still waiting. My advice is just to be patient and keep yourself busy in your daily life. Do not discuss the visa issues with your spouse too much as it causes frustration, and can negatively impact your relationship as you are already having a long distance relationship.  Time is the main factor in the whole process, but it passes.

congratulations...and thanks for sharing valuable analysis and expereince...

[Arkansas2045]

Hmmm.... Did anyone else read or hear the current news: "Face Veils banned for Canadian Citizenship"?

A matter of women taking oaths in niqab was brought to the attention of Hon. Minister Jason Kenney by a Conservative MP from Mississauga a few days ago. A FEW DAYS AGO!! Jason Kenney sure moves fast on some matters related to immigration and citizenship ... i wonder why??  

[shamsia]

Hmmm.... Did anyone else read or hear the current news: "Face Veils banned for Canadian Citizenship"?

A matter of women taking oaths in niqab was brought to the attention of Hon. Minister Jason Kenney by a Conservative MP from Mississauga a few days ago. A FEW DAYS AGO!! Jason Kenney sure moves fast on some matters related to immigration and citizenship ... i wonder why??  

He is what you can safely call an 'asshole' indeed. Sorry about the language.

[Arkansas2045]

He is what you can safely call an 'asshole' indeed. Sorry about the language.

No need to be sorry. We all know who he really is anyways, face veils are for now banned only during the oath ceremonies. i just hope its not a small example of a bigger sinister plot of the conservative party.

[shamsia]

No need to be sorry. We all know who he really is anyways, face veils are for now banned only during the oath ceremonies. i just hope its not a small example of a bigger sinister plot of the conservative party.

Hope Canada doesnt go the French way 

[sabii]

I came to this thread after a week to get updates but everyone just fights here LOL.....keep it up guysssss

[khushi humesha 100]

This DAMN immigration system is driving me FRANTIC............................................!!!!!!URGHHHH

[R.Mujgani]

This DAMN immigration system is driving me FRANTIC............................................!!!!!!URGHHHH

me too i want to strangle these idiots
i think the worlds biggest dumass are workin at CHC

[Khilafah5]

Ur not in my shoes should be happy chc misplaced file and cant find it

[Hamurabi]

Ur not in my shoes should be happy chc misplaced file and cant find it

How the heck can they misplace someones file? Take it up with your MP, that might be your only recourse.