Singapore timeline

[silenthill_ca]

hey guys

I just checked the cic online status and my double line has dissapeared.  it is back to the way it was prior to the update. back to waiting.

Yes, my second line also disappeared. Back to waiting . When did you apply J5huynh? I applied February 2011.

[j5huynh]

same here,  I also applied in February.  our file was transferred to singapore office on april 8.  I have not yet receive any update since then nor any letters from them.  I will keep u guys updated if I get any news.

[Hello121]

My time lines are as follows:
Received sponsorship approval:      May 3 2011
Application received in Singapore:   May 13 2011
Received CSQ approval on:            July 12 2011


Singapore status on CAS: Received application on May 13 2011
No other updates from Singapore.

What I don't understand is why the Canadian Gov't suggests to you to contact Singapore for other inquiries if Singapore never answers you.
The Government should say "don't contact us we will contact you"  If you expect timely service from Singapore don't!  I understand that the canadian Gov't is not a corporation.  Which means you pay and don't expect service.  CAS is a joke and a waste of time.  I only check once a month now.

I am sorry but I could not hold back my criticism any longer.  I think i lasted about 20 minutes

I don't blame you CF. They're our wives for crying out loud. I have already waited 8 months and to think that it could be another 8 or possibly longer....

[Canadianfirst]

Thanks Slysaint.  So it can be done legally if she qualifies for a for either a Visitors Visa or Tourist Visa.
What do you mean by qualify? Is it anything like sponsoring?!  God no! How quick is it? I know that these visas are done in HCM city and not in Singapore. 
 

[mirjahan]

I have question why Singapore Vo does process PR application  randomly?

[suva]

I have question why Singapore Vo does process PR application  randomly?

god knows. 

[jd_2g]

Hey everyone,

I'm very new to this forum and I just sent in my application this morning to sponsor my wife who is a Singapore citizen. I had no idea the process for this office would take so long especially after reading a lot of the posts on here. I also had a look online and it states a processing time of 21 months which is absolutely ridiculous!!

Luckily, my wife doesn't require a visa to come visit so we do not have to be apart but being here as a tourist doesn't give her a whole lot of options for a professional life. So what my question is, would anyone know if a work visa or a student visa take just as long to process as the PR/sponsorship stuff?

Thanks!

[Canadianfirst]

This week I sent to Singapore additional information.  They did not request it but I sent it any way.  I sent all my bank transfer statements and phone bills.  About 7 months worth.  I have no idea if this will help.  I intend to send to Singapore these expenses every 6 months. 

My wife has a son from a previous relationship. Her X boyfriend signed an affidavit allowing his son to immigrate to Canada with her and that he would not make any other claim in the future.  My lawyer at the time told me that she would most definitely go to interview because of this.

My situation is a bit complicated because we met on line through a mutual friend here in Montreal.  I went to Vietnam twice.  I hope that helps. 

There is a bit of an age and education gap.  I am 16 years older and University graduate. She only finished elementary school.  For some reason this can be interpreted as a red flag in the mind of the VO.  According to Bangkokkanuck.  This is a very humiliating process.  I have to justify myself to these people and I have signed the undertaking.  I am responsible for everything so what is their problem. 

Is there anyone in a similar situation or know of someone in a similar situation?

[Canadianfirst]

I have paid the Canadian fee plus the Quebec fee what other fees am I looking at for the PR visa?
When is the best time to pay.  Do I pay only when they Singapore requests it or is it best to pay in advance.  BS walks and money talks even with the government

Any advice

[Canadianfirst]

It seem there is favouritism by CIC Singapore for those who have their spouses living in Singapore??

[j5huynh]

I have paid the Canadian fee plus the Quebec fee what other fees am I looking at for the PR visa?
When is the best time to pay.  Do I pay only when they Singapore requests it or is it best to pay in advance.  BS walks and money talks even with the government

Any advice

I believe there is also a landing fee you must pay.  you can wait till singapore office request for payment after they approve you.  I paid mine in advance but at this point, the way they are making people wait, paying in advance just feel like a waste of money because it does not make it any faster.

[mirjahan]

This week I sent to Singapore additional information.  They did not request it but I sent it any way.  I sent all my bank transfer statements and phone bills.  About 7 months worth.  I have no idea if this will help.  I intend to send to Singapore these expenses every 6 months.  

My wife has a son from a previous relationship. Her X boyfriend signed an affidavit allowing his son to immigrate to Canada with her and that he would not make any other claim in the future.  My lawyer at the time told me that she would most definitely go to interview because of this.

My situation is a bit complicated because we met on line through a mutual friend here in Montreal.  I went to Vietnam twice.  I hope that helps.  Did you ever send e-mail to Singapore VO? What is your timeline.

There is a bit of an age and education gap.  I am 16 years older and University graduate. She only finished elementary school.  For some reason this can be interpreted as a red flag in the mind of the VO.  According to Bangkokkanuck.  This is a very humiliating process.  I have to justify myself to these people and I have signed the undertaking.  I am responsible for everything so what is their problem.  

Is there anyone in a similar situation or know of someone in a similar situation?

I wish to send additional supporting documents but i am bit confuse. Share your info with us if you get any info or feedback from Singapore Visa office.

[CA_SG11]

This week I sent to Singapore additional information.  They did not request it but I sent it any way.  I sent all my bank transfer statements and phone bills.  About 7 months worth.  I have no idea if this will help.  I intend to send to Singapore these expenses every 6 months. 

- There's no problem sending to SG additional documents. I did this twice. 1st I send my police clearance which I know is going to expire. I also send statutory declaration from my parents and some additional proof without them requesting for it.

My wife has a son from a previous relationship. Her X boyfriend signed an affidavit allowing his son to immigrate to Canada with her and that he would not make any other claim in the future.  My lawyer at the time told me that she would most definitely go to interview because of this.

Not really. I am almost in the same situation. Present your case well. If you have other supporting docs from her ex like emails send them as well. In presenting this case, you can try to anticipate what are they going to ask for the interview and provide it as much info as possible before they ask for it.

My situation is a bit complicated because we met on line through a mutual friend here in Montreal.  I went to Vietnam twice.  I hope that helps. 

You can ask your friends (family member is better), to provide statutory declaration that your relationship is genuine, bring it to a lawyer and notarized it.

There is a bit of an age and education gap.  I am 16 years older and University graduate. She only finished elementary school.  For some reason this can be interpreted as a red flag in the mind of the VO.  According to Bangkokkanuck.  This is a very humiliating process.  I have to justify myself to these people and I have signed the undertaking.  I am responsible for everything so what is their problem. 

Is there anyone in a similar situation or know of someone in a similar situation?
-Hope some of this inputs helps




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[CA_SG11]

I have paid the Canadian fee plus the Quebec fee what other fees am I looking at for the PR visa?
When is the best time to pay.  Do I pay only when they Singapore requests it or is it best to pay in advance.  BS walks and money talks even with the government

Any advice

Pay it before they even ask. Processing of this payments ussually take 3-4 weeks to process. It can shorten the waiting game a little. I paid mine without SG requesting for it.

[CA_SG11]

It seem there is favouritism by CIC Singapore for those who have their spouses living in Singapore??

Not really. Every case I think is treated equal. But then again, every case is unique to each other. I am impressed with how SG processed mine and I want to see every family in this thread unite the soonest as well. IMHO no matter how complicated the case is, the presentation of evidences plays a part. We shoudn't put all the blame to the VO. We are the one who submitted the evidences, they are just playing like a Judge in a court room. They are judging us base on the merits of our cases. Anticipate the flow of the process. I did a lot of research from threads to threads.

I will try to help those who will seek based on my experience and opinions since now, I'm just sitting in my office. I tender my resignation even before the my PPR. I need to give my company two months notice. Lucky I did that. now 14 more days and I'm done here. Again, I did not do my resignation without any basis. I gather the process times of other people and created a trend with it. It's a risk I'm willing to take. If I didn't get my visa this soon then Im left out with no job.