huerlaw
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Posts: 80
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: New Delhi
App. Filed.......: 23-01-2012
File Transfer...: 25-04-2012 (approval by email)
Med's Done....: 03-01-2012
Passport Req..: 08-05-2012(No travel history); 11 June 2012 - In process ; 16 July 2012 - Decision Made
VISA ISSUED...: 16-07-2012
LANDED..........: soon inshallah
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« Reply #3450 on: June 12, 2012, 10:51:19 am » |
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Hi guys, I have sponsored my wife (ND VO) and we have reached the final stages (I hope!) where it says "In Process" on E-Cas. I don't mean to spam the forum, but I have a question about my Indian Passport and given the experienced crowd on this forum, hoping to get some answers, and also wanting to know if this will affect my wife's PR in any way. I will copy and paste the question that I had posted in another thread. Please let me know if you guys have any insights on this:
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I am an Indian Citizen and Canadian Permanent Resident. My passport expired in April and I sent an application for a new Passport to VFS Vancouver. Today I received a letter from CGI-Vancouver stating that:
"It is observed that your above-mentioned passport contains Canadian visa issued by the Canadian Consulate located at Buffalo. However, there is no American Visa in the passport. Under the provisions contained in the Govt. of India Passport Act...blah blah blah .. sending of Indian Passports out of a country is violation of the act".
They are referring to my Post Graduation Work Permit and Visa issued at Buffalo, when I had applied for it back in 2006. I had sent my application to CPC Vegreville. Wasn't it normal procedure back then in 2006? I believe it still is.. isn't it? I had sent my passport to Vegreville and not to Buffalo. I have never been to the United States, nor do I have any kind of American Visa.
Is anybody else in this situation? What should I do? I wrote an email and sent a scanned copy of this letter to CGI-Vancouver and also to VFS Vancouver through which I applied to get a new Indian Passport. I guess I should wait for their reply, but getting a bit anxious and see if anybody here has any ideas on what to do.
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I think they are really being unreasonable. What else do they want one to do then ? I think you should try to speak directly with the someone in the High commission and not the VFS. I would provide them with information from the website of the Canadian Visa offices that shows that "mailing" is the only way for you to apply for the Entry Visa.. As of May 29, 2012 they changed the procedure for the Entry Visa (it is done at CPP-Ottawa now; only for students and workers), so make sure they understand this change happened only now. You can look for any information on the Department of Justice Canada website, http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/index.html I want to clear one thing though, you wouldn't have sent your passport to Vegreville just a photocopy.. But you would have had to send your passport to Buffalo for the Entry Visa to be issued Good luck ! |
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nakash
Star Member
Posts: 62
Ratings: +0
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: New Delhi
App. Filed.......: February 2, 2012
File Transfer...: May 07, 2012
Med's Done....: January 16, 2012
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: May 25, 2012
VISA ISSUED...: "In Process": June 04, DM: July 09, Visa: July 11
LANDED..........: <Waiting>
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« Reply #3451 on: June 12, 2012, 11:50:45 am » |
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I think I did send it to Buffalo back in 2006 for stamping. You are right. They are being unreasonable. Another thing to worry about!!! I did fax them a letter stating the same thing you said. Hopefully, they don't create any problems. I think they are really being unreasonable. What else do they want one to do then ? I think you should try to speak directly with the someone in the High commission and not the VFS. I would provide them with information from the website of the Canadian Visa offices that shows that "mailing" is the only way for you to apply for the Entry Visa.. As of May 29, 2012 they changed the procedure for the Entry Visa (it is done at CPP-Ottawa now; only for students and workers), so make sure they understand this change happened only now. You can look for any information on the Department of Justice Canada website, http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/index.html I want to clear one thing though, you wouldn't have sent your passport to Vegreville just a photocopy.. But you would have had to send your passport to Buffalo for the Entry Visa to be issued Good luck ! |
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mountain_pirate
Star Member
Posts: 127
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: New Delhi
App. Filed.......: 19-JAN-2012
AOR Received.: 05-APR-12
File Transfer...: 05-APR-12 (In Process 05-MAY)
Med's Done....: 05-DEC-2012
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« Reply #3452 on: June 13, 2012, 02:42:57 pm » |
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mountain_pirate, looks like both our applications are now at the same stage mine went to "in process" June 7th. So lets hope both ours are on there way to be done and we get the PPR along with the visa.
Let us hope. Could you please provide your timeline as you can't put anything on the left side. Also, what is your Visa Office? |
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jazzi2001
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« Reply #3453 on: June 13, 2012, 05:49:41 pm » |
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Medical: Dec 5
Application Sent to CPC-M: January 17
Approved/Transfered: March 27th
In Process: June 7th
VO: New Delhi
Sponsoring my wife, Im from Toronto.
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mountain_pirate
Star Member
Posts: 127
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: New Delhi
App. Filed.......: 19-JAN-2012
AOR Received.: 05-APR-12
File Transfer...: 05-APR-12 (In Process 05-MAY)
Med's Done....: 05-DEC-2012
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« Reply #3454 on: June 13, 2012, 05:55:26 pm » |
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Medical: Dec 5
Application Sent to CPC-M: January 17
Approved/Transfered: March 27th
In Process: June 7th
VO: New Delhi
Sponsoring my wife, Im from Toronto.
Thanks for that. Yes, we do have very similar timelines. You haven't received a PPR in nearly two and a half months. I wonder if you're non-Indian (Nepalese, Bhutanese) or currently live outside India. |
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nanipanjakadi
Star Member
Posts: 193
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: NewDelhi
App. Filed.......: 12th Jan 2012
AOR Received.: 10th March 2012
File Transfer...: 15th March2012(Approved)
Med's Done....: Some where in Nov2011
Interview........: NO
Passport Req..: 28th March-2012, ND received PP on April2nd(In process as of April21 2012)
VISA ISSUED...: 15th June 2012
LANDED..........: Soooooon
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« Reply #3455 on: June 14, 2012, 11:38:52 am » |
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Oops some more updates on wife's estatus...
Now my canadian address started showing on her estatus including her indian home address. Something like your current home address as canadian address and current mailing address as indian address... But status shows still inprocess
Does this means visa issuance is in final stage....
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Aamnk
Star Member
Posts: 65
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: New Delhi
App. Filed.......: 24-01-2012
File Transfer...: 24-04-2012
Med's Done....: 24-12-2011
Passport Req..: 11-05-2012--Received by VO 14-05-2012--In Process 18-05-2012
VISA ISSUED...: Decision Made 07-06-2012--Passport Received 11 June 2012 
LANDED..........: 29th June 2012
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« Reply #3456 on: June 14, 2012, 12:20:54 pm » |
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Oops some more updates on wife's estatus...
Now my canadian address started showing on her estatus including her indian home address. Something like your current home address as canadian address and current mailing address as indian address... But status shows still inprocess
Does this means visa issuance is in final stage....
Start celebrating..uour wife will soon receive her passport...many many congratulations  |
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alf+jlh
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Posts: 383
Ratings: +5
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: LA
App. Filed.......: Jan 6, 2012
AOR Received.: CIC-M:Feb 21, 2012
File Transfer...: Mar 21, 2012
Med's Done....: Dec 16, 2011
Interview........: N/A
Passport Req..: June 14, 2012
VISA ISSUED...: July 13, 2012
LANDED..........: July 26, 2012
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« Reply #3457 on: June 14, 2012, 07:01:52 pm » |
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APPROVED!!! My husband just received the email which says they have completed his file and we must send his passport withing 30 days! This news couldn't have come at a better time as I pick up the keys to our first home/condo tomorrow! Side note, the email came from LA. Holy crap Im too excited for words!  |
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canadiangirl78
Champion Member
Posts: 2345
Ratings: +25
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Mexico
App. Filed.......: Feb 21
AOR Received.: Mississauga: May 10, Mexico: June 4
File Transfer...: May 16
Med's Done....: Dec 21, 2011
Interview........: Waived!
Passport Req..: July 6
VISA ISSUED...: July 13
LANDED..........: August 2
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« Reply #3458 on: June 14, 2012, 07:09:08 pm » |
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APPROVED!!! My husband just received the email which says they have completed his file and we must send his passport withing 30 days! This news couldn't have come at a better time as I pick up the keys to our first home/condo tomorrow! Side note, the email came from LA. Holy crap Im too excited for words! Congrats!! I can't wait to be YOU! =) |
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cgagnon
Hero Member
Posts: 820
Ratings: +15
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: LA(Buffalo)
Pre-Assessed..: Yes
App. Filed.......: 02-03-2012
AOR Received.: None
File Transfer...: 31-05-2012
Med's Done....: 13-12-2011
Interview........: Waived
Passport Req..: 10/10/2012
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« Reply #3459 on: June 14, 2012, 07:10:47 pm » |
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APPROVED!!! My husband just received the email which says they have completed his file and we must send his passport withing 30 days! This news couldn't have come at a better time as I pick up the keys to our first home/condo tomorrow! Side note, the email came from LA. Holy crap Im too excited for words! Congratulations!!!! |
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KJG
Champion Member
Posts: 2810
Ratings: +27
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: Havana
App. Filed.......: Feb 28, 2012
AOR Received.: June 14, 2012
File Transfer...: June 20, 2012
Med's Done....: Jan 3, 2012
Interview........: Oct 4, 2012 9:00am
VISA ISSUED...: Oct 4, 2012
LANDED..........: Nov 9, 2012
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« Reply #3460 on: June 14, 2012, 07:33:46 pm » |
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mountain_pirate
Star Member
Posts: 127
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: New Delhi
App. Filed.......: 19-JAN-2012
AOR Received.: 05-APR-12
File Transfer...: 05-APR-12 (In Process 05-MAY)
Med's Done....: 05-DEC-2012
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« Reply #3461 on: June 14, 2012, 10:21:26 pm » |
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APPROVED!!! My husband just received the email which says they have completed his file and we must send his passport withing 30 days! This news couldn't have come at a better time as I pick up the keys to our first home/condo tomorrow! Side note, the email came from LA. Holy crap Im too excited for words! Congratulations!!!!! Very Happy for you. |
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nanipanjakadi
Star Member
Posts: 193
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: NewDelhi
App. Filed.......: 12th Jan 2012
AOR Received.: 10th March 2012
File Transfer...: 15th March2012(Approved)
Med's Done....: Some where in Nov2011
Interview........: NO
Passport Req..: 28th March-2012, ND received PP on April2nd(In process as of April21 2012)
VISA ISSUED...: 15th June 2012
LANDED..........: Soooooon
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« Reply #3462 on: June 14, 2012, 10:36:40 pm » |
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Start celebrating..uour wife will soon receive her passport...many many congratulations Hope so, but status shows still Inprocess  and address updated to canadian home address....donno whats going on. |
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ashunandal
Champion Member
Posts: 1269
Ratings: +22
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: New Delhi
App. Filed.......: Jan 26, 2012
File Transfer...: May 1, 2012
Interview........: July 31, 2012 (approved) went "in process" same day
Passport Req..: May 10, 2012
VISA ISSUED...: Visa stamped on August 3, 2012 and passport received back on August 13, 2012
LANDED..........: Oct 21, 2012
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« Reply #3463 on: June 14, 2012, 11:17:19 pm » |
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APPROVED!!! My husband just received the email which says they have completed his file and we must send his passport withing 30 days! This news couldn't have come at a better time as I pick up the keys to our first home/condo tomorrow! Side note, the email came from LA. Holy crap Im too excited for words! congratulations!!! Amanda we are really happy for you and dont forget us now,stay in touch and keep us updated about your landing and settling exp. in Canada. best of luck for a bright future with your spouse |
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fadil80
Star Member
Posts: 185
Ratings: +1
Category........: FAM
Visa Office......: New Delhi, India (4.5 Yrs Travel History)
App. Filed.......: 17-01-2012
Doc's Request.: 24-10-2012 (Replied back on 27th Oct 2012)
AOR Received.: None
File Transfer...: 03-04-2012
Med's Done....: 15-12-2011
Interview........: Hopefully waived
Passport Req..: 17-04-2012 (Passport not sent, will be submitting at the final stage); In Process: 31-08-2012; 2nd Passport request - 22-11-2012
VISA ISSUED...: 26-11-2012
LANDED..........: 08-12-2012
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« Reply #3464 on: June 15, 2012, 01:09:01 am » |
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APPROVED!!! My husband just received the email which says they have completed his file and we must send his passport withing 30 days! This news couldn't have come at a better time as I pick up the keys to our first home/condo tomorrow! Side note, the email came from LA. Holy crap Im too excited for words! Congratulations alf+jlk !!! |
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