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[zephyr86]

Thanks TyrusX for your comments.

 

[kevinbati]

Anyone knows that how long does it generally take for the Hong Kong visa office to finish the security check? Thanks!

Hi, could you please share your timeline with me? My email: smallpea14@yahoo.ca
I also submitted my case to Hong Kong! Thanks.

 

[zephyr86]

It seems kinda ridiculous, but just to be sure: And the answer to "The program under which you are applying" is Economic, isn't is?

 

[Shabnam_m]

I think they just removed all our files from hold and put most of them on eligibility review. Those that presented little money got requested for further documents. Others are still under evaluation or are not in need for such requisitions. I have a friend here on my floor that got the same request and she is a February applicant from India.

I don't agree!
They asked us to provide the proof of money when we showed 20K in our accounts.

 

[TyrusX]

It seems kinda ridiculous, but just to be sure: And the answer to "The program under which you are applying" is Economic, isn't is?

Dude, It is Economic. You are not being sponsored and you are not a refugee right?
I recommend you read the instruction guide and the operational procedures 6 before submitting anything.

 

[TyrusX]

I don't agree!
They asked us to provide the proof of money when we showed 20K in our accounts.

Dude, Can you provide me with the rest of your information so I can add you to the spreadsheet?

 

[Luigiovemma]

Hi everyone,

I was away for quite a while and when I came back, I'm almost 100 pages behind...

I spent sometime browsing through the recent posts and see that there are a lot of money issues being raised recently...In my case, I asked my parents to lend me some money last June and I kept them in a TFSA (~14K for two) ever since then. I plan not to touch the money until I land (if they eventually grant me the visa...). So if they ask me to provide bank history for the past six months (not sure when that's gonna happen, hopefully in the next 2-3 months) they should see that the money has been sitting there all along. I'm a little concerned because I do not have many transactions in the bank I have the TFSA, and the chequing account usually just has a balance around 1k to avoid the monthly fee. My salary from school is in a different bank account which has a bit higher balance (several k depending on the time of year) and will show most of the transactions (salary coming in, paying rent/bills/tuition etc.), but I did not transfer money between these two banks...So if they are picky about the source of money in my TFSA, I don't know what to say...Anyways, hope I'm just thinking too much...

BTW, I will be finishing very soon. Do I need to inform Ottawa once I get my phD degree (ideally by the end of this month)? Or that will not be considered because it happens after I submit my application? I got quite confused recently about what kind of information is allowed to be added...What about a new job for me or my partner?

Thanks all and fingers crossed for everyone!

 

[zephyr86]

Thanks,

I had a very little hesitation about "others".

I've already read the instruction guide, but not operational procedure 6. Thanks for that. Is it the one for 2008 in this link?: "http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/resources/manuals/op/index.asp"

Dude, It is Economic. You are not being sponsored and you are not a refugee right?
I recommend you read the instruction guide and the operational procedures 6 before submitting anything.

 

[Shabnam_m]

Dude, Can you provide me with the rest of your information so I can add you to the spreadsheet?

Here it is:

Application received: 17 Jan. 2012
CC charged: 17 Feb. 2012
PER received: 7 March 2012
Bank statement and police certificate: 15 Jan 2013
Number of applicant:2
Nationality: Iran
Work Exp: others + RA

 

[TyrusX]

Here it is:

Application received: 17 Jan. 2012
CC charged: 17 Feb. 2012
PER received: 7 March 2012
Bank statement and police certificate: 15 Jan 2013
Number of applicant:2
Nationality: Iran
Work Exp: others + RA

Thanks. We have almost the same timeline.

 

[Victory 2013]

normally you can say in your email and letter that you are sending them the new form because xxxxx and you are sending a copy via email and another copy by mail as it is an urgent matter and you are not sure which copy will be attached sooner to your application before the review.

Hey Saalam,

I just got PER today (18th Jan, 2013). BD has been en-cashed on 10th Jan, 2013.

Check your email buddy.

 

[anjuku]

seems like no one has got any requests from CIC today :

 

[Holygun]

I should wait something on 1st week of Feb then!

 

[The_Prince]

I should wait something on 1st week of Feb then!

I think we should not expect something before last week of Feb

 

[Holygun]

I think we should not expect something before last week of Feb

We have 20 25 people ahead of us 3 weeks from now we should get a response! Come on 20 people in 3 weeks shouldn't be that hard... They just browse and ours is actually second third round lol