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Ah I see. Sorry for the misunderstanding. You will need to contact the Saudi Embassy in the Philippines in this case and they will be able to guide you.

You already have my timings but let me help start off this thread: Request sent: 5 May 2012 Received by FBI: 8 May 2012 Card charged: 25 May 2012 Mailed by FBI: 13 June 2012 Received by me: 18 June 2012 Total FBI Processing time 5 weeks. Total end to end /w delivery via FedEx international...

Also: Yes, it is usually necessary for you to provide police certificates from all countries you have resided in for longer than 6 months. Just wait for the embassy to request you to get the one from Saudi though!

Hi cranberries, I just got through this process so let me guide you through it. First of all, you cannot apply for a Police certificate in Saudi on your own. You will need a letter from the Canadian Embassy requesting the police certificate. The embassy will send you this letter when they ask...

Hi Cheerio, I used the fingerprint cards provided by the FBI on their site and fingerprinted them myself using an ink pad. I printed the cards on thick matte paper but I don't think it really matters. To increase the chances of them accepting your prints, send in multiple cards.

Hi hongkongguy, If I remember correctly, you mentioned you didn't send a prepaid FedEx return envelope with your initial application. If so, this could be the reason why mine got to me sooner. Regular mail takes longer than the 5 days it took FedEx. The FedEx priority envelope that was sent to...

Hi Lana, I realize this is a late response but perhaps it can help someone who is in a similar situation if you've already managed to get your records. The request by the embassy asks for official records, which means that you will need to visit the passport offices in either country to...

Hey, just got my response via fedex (no record). The details about my timeline: Request sent: 5 May 2012 Received by FBI: 8 May 2012 Card charged: 25 May 2012 Mailed by FBI: 13 June 2012 Received by me: 18 June 2012 Total FBI Processing time 5 weeks. Total end to end /w delivery via FedEx...

If you submit them within 3 months if issuing, they will last 1 year. If you don't submit them within 3 months, they will expire and you need to have them redone. If there's no movement in your file for 1 year, the embassy can ask you to get another check.

Sent in our application back in October 2011. Standard stuff, proving the relationship. Sent in medical a month after sending the application. It was received in good order. Approx 2 months from application, sponsor assessment is approved and my application moves to Abu Dhabi office. In April...

Hey! Still waiting as well. The fedex envelope I sent has yet to be used. It's been 6 weeks so far, so officially it should be max another 2 before anything should happen...

Ah! I'm in Saudi Arabia, but I did send a prepaid FedEx envelope with my application which should get it to me within a week of completion. If I get it on my end, will let you know as well!

Processing times for Islamabad applications is 26 months. They may get back to you sooner for additional documentation (medical, police certificates etc). Read through the thread titled "CHC, Islamabad Spouse Sponsorship Timeline 2011 -2012" to see the actual timings for people who applied last...

I provided a series of emails to the HR of this company that I may work for once I make it to Canada. I visit Canada quite often (have a visit visa) so I managed to secure an interview and a verbal interest in hiring me once I land. No documentary proof of the offer of course, just emails. I...

Hi sakoo, Are you the sponsor? This document is asking for any kind of proof that the sponsor will be willing to move to Canada with the applicant once the visa is issued. What they don't want is for them to issue a visa and both of you live outside the Canada. A sponsor cancelling their...