CHC, Islamabad Spouse Sponsorship Timeline 2011 -2012

[Raaye]

wish you all a very happy Eid ul Azha

 

[Raaye]

Need Help.
I opted to defer the payment of PRP, however hv submitted it now (voluntarily), printed two copies of the online receipt sent one to CPC and one to CHC with covering letter and some picturs, phone records etc. Its been a month and I haven’t received any acknowledgement should I call or drop an email?
My file was transfrd in Jan, 2011.

Thanks

 

[sweet_muskaan]

Need Help.
I opted to defer the payment of PRP, however hv submitted it now (voluntarily), printed two copies of the online receipt sent one to CPC and one to CHC with covering letter and some picturs, phone records etc. Its been a month and I haven't received any acknowledgement should I call or drop an email?
My file was transfrd in Jan, 2011.

Thanks

dont call....jst wait in few days ...

 

[sweet_muskaan]

lagta hai bhag gya hai wo stupid anso....huh.....

 

[humpakwatankaylog]

Need Help.
I opted to defer the payment of PRP, however hv submitted it now (voluntarily), printed two copies of the online receipt sent one to CPC and one to CHC with covering letter and some picturs, phone records etc. Its been a month and I haven't received any acknowledgement should I call or drop an email?
My file was transfrd in Jan, 2011.

Thanks

They usually don't send confirmation/acknowledgement for receiving any mail unless you specifically send an email to ask regarding that or you find out via CAIPS/CGMS notes that it has been placed on file.

If you sent it with tracking number it should let you know if they got it.

It usually takes a month for them to attach it to your file at CHC-Islamabad.

 

[raptorsfan]

Need Help.
I opted to defer the payment of PRP, however hv submitted it now (voluntarily), printed two copies of the online receipt sent one to CPC and one to CHC with covering letter and some picturs, phone records etc. Its been a month and I haven't received any acknowledgement should I call or drop an email?
My file was transfrd in Jan, 2011.

Thanks

In a month try to login on ur Ecas with ur receipt number. Then its confirmed that they have ur money.

 

[khalidi65]

I am pretty disappointed with this forum. Please do not mind guys. Forums are to exchange information regarding immigration questions, filling up forms, police clearance procedure, documents submitted,medical issues,time line of cases,any movements to request authorities to expedite cases in Islamabad etc. Here in 107 pages either info is repeated, or asking restaurant addresses, wishing eid mubarak, festivals, dua, consolation, prayers. It looks like a message board and not a forum. Most irritating is messages in roman urdu. For God sake you are going to be Canadian and medium of communication should be English or some one start a forum where one can write in urdu dialect.Believe me this forum has lot of messages and no information

 

[raptorsfan]

I am pretty disappointed with this forum. Please do not mind guys. Forums are to exchange information regarding immigration questions, filling up forms, police clearance procedure, documents submitted,medical issues,time line of cases,any movements to request authorities to expedite cases in Islamabad etc. Here in 107 pages either info is repeated, or asking restaurant addresses, wishing eid mubarak, festivals, dua, consolation, prayers. It looks like a message board and not a forum. Most irritating is messages in roman urdu. For God sake you are going to be Canadian and medium of communication should be English or some one start a forum where one can write in urdu dialect.Believe me this forum has lot of messages and no information

This forum is a huge forum with people from around the world...CHC Islamabad is a mere thread on this forum...Urdu on the other hand is our language...if 1 is understanding better in roman urdu than so be it...1 thing I have to agree with which shouldn't have happened here was bashing of other members...now let me ask u this...are u going to say this to ur kids...lets forget urdu...i m going to leave this to u...btw canada also has french as its national...y don't u learn french too...

Brother our senior member have put together a lot of FAQ's and and that is an awesome link for a lot of information (Don't worry its in your english language)...many members like humpakwatankaylog (roman english username)...wes786 (a very senior, informative and dedicated member)....there is also a spreadsheet of timelines of various different members...people don't go thru all the pages...they just ask the question's and we answer them...u went through all the pages probably...that is why its repetitive to you...

Brother you should also look at the link that our member Anso has in the signature...shows you different types of documents to expect from CHC-I...I have learned a lot from this forum...I didn't even know what CAIPS was and now I know. I honestly believe what you said was bogus and beliefs of a harper mentality.

 

[insaan2011]

what is CAIPS btw, and how and when should you obtain one?

 

[wes786]

what is CAIPS btw, and how and when should you obtain one?

There is no point of ordering CAIPS for atleast 10 months after the file is transfered to Islamabad...


What Is 'CAIPS'?

CAIPS is short for 'Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System'. It is the computer system used by Citizenship & Immigration Canada to process overseas visa applications, and holds all the information on the current status of every immigration application.

Should I Get My File?

There are many situations where you may want to get your CAIPS file. If you have been asked to attend an interview, then you should definitely get your notes to find out why the interview was requested, so that you can be well prepared for the interview. Any reputable immigration consultant would request the CAIPS file in this circumstance.

Also, if you feel that your application is taking longer than usual, or you have not heard anything from the visa office for a surprisingly long time, then you should consider getting your CAIPS notes to check that your application is on track. You can often track unexplained delays down to missing letters or documents which become apparent as soon as the file is obtained. For example, CIC may have written to an applicant requesting additional references, educational transcripts or language tests, but the applicant may not have received such a request. Without CAIPS notes, the applicant would not have known that such a request was made.

Finally, if you have any other worry about your application status or progress, or are just generally curious as to what has happened so far, then you can get your CAIPS notes to put your mind at rest.

How Do I Get My CAIPS File?

Getting your file is fairly straight forward, but you will have to pay $ 5 if you are requesting CAIPS notes for your spouse, and they are not residing in Canada. Follow the instructions below:

1.

Have your spouse fill out this form, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5475E.pdf Step by step instructions follow below:

Tick the box that says "I authorize Citizenship and Immigration Canada... ... to release information from my case file to the following individual."

Then have your spouse fill out all of his particulars (his/her name, DOB, location of VISA Processing centre, i.e. Islamabad, etc.)

Then fill out your personal information under the headings titled "Designated Individual."

Have your spouse sign AND date the form at the bottom).

OR, if you have already filled out this form: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5476E.PDF
then just send a photocopy of it along with 2. and 3..

2.

You must now fill out this form: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5563B.pdf Step by step instructions follow below:

Leave the first two boxes at the top blank (Requesters Reference No. and Public Rights Administration file number). This is to be filled by the officer processing your request.

Tick the box that says "Access to Information Act ($ 5.00 fee)." Yes, you HAVE to pay $ 5, there is no way around this. Do not tick "Privacy Act" and hope they will just process it without you having to pay $ 5; this will NOT work. You must pay $ 5 since you are requesting the info on behalf of your spouse, and your spouse is not residing in Canada.

Select which language you wish to receive your notes in, English or French. (I do not know why these choices are under the "Privacy Act" sub-heading. I am assuming the choice of language is also afforded to those who are requesting their notes under the access to "Information Act," and this is just poor design. But I may be wrong (In that case, it wont make a difference).

Then tick the box which says "Receive copies of the Records."

Fill out your spouse's information under the "Client Information" box.

Under the next heading, "Request for- Required Information" box, tick the "CAIPS (information abroad)" box and write "Canadian High Commission (ISLAMABAD)" under the "Embassy" sub-heading, and write the "Visa File No." in the appropriate box. DO NOT check any other boxes in this section. Especially the "OVERSEAS VISA FILE" box. If you do this, they will pull your file aside, photocopy everything and send it to you. It will not only take you forever to get the information, but they will also take your file out of the queue to process your request and therefore it will take LONGER !!! (CAIPS is just a computer printout of all the work done on your file so far. It will not affect the speed at which your case is processed)

In the next heading, tick the box which says "This request is being made by a Canadian Citizen..." Fill out all of your information in this box, name, phone number, address, etc.

Sign and date.

3.

Make out a cheque payable to the "Receiver General of Canada" for $ 5.

Enclose the cheque in an envelope with the other forms, and send it to the address below:

Public Rights Administration
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Narono Building
360 Laurier Avenue West, 10th floor
Ottawa, ON
K1A 1L1





You can now also request it online see the link below:


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/completed.asp

 

[Raaye]

In a month try to login on ur Ecas with ur receipt number. Then its confirmed that they have ur money.

Thanks.
wt is a receipt number, all I hv is a file number that I received in a reply to my email to CHC.
btw Ecas doesnt identify my file number and its been almost 10months since the file ws transfrd.

 

[wes786]

Thanks.
wt is a receipt number, all I hv is a file number that I received in a reply to my email to CHC.
btw Ecas doesnt identify my file number and its been almost 10months since the file ws transfrd.

Make sure to use correct information. File number belongs to the Applicant in Pakitan(Not the Sponsor)

So if you choose file number, then you have to put applicant's DOB, POB, and his/her last name...

 

[insaan2011]

Thank you Wes bhai for the information below. It's been almost 8 months, so there is no use of requesting CAIPS for now. I have one more question for you. What do you think of sending honeymoon pictures, travel itinerary among other documents to CHC-I for the two trips my wife and I had taken outside of Pakistan. Both trips were less than a month each. The reason behind sending these proofs so when it comes to background check, they don't delay. food for thought?

There is no point of ordering CAIPS for atleast 10 months after the file is transfered to Islamabad...


What Is 'CAIPS'?

CAIPS is short for 'Computer Assisted Immigration Processing System'. It is the computer system used by Citizenship & Immigration Canada to process overseas visa applications, and holds all the information on the current status of every immigration application.

Should I Get My File?

There are many situations where you may want to get your CAIPS file. If you have been asked to attend an interview, then you should definitely get your notes to find out why the interview was requested, so that you can be well prepared for the interview. Any reputable immigration consultant would request the CAIPS file in this circumstance.

Also, if you feel that your application is taking longer than usual, or you have not heard anything from the visa office for a surprisingly long time, then you should consider getting your CAIPS notes to check that your application is on track. You can often track unexplained delays down to missing letters or documents which become apparent as soon as the file is obtained. For example, CIC may have written to an applicant requesting additional references, educational transcripts or language tests, but the applicant may not have received such a request. Without CAIPS notes, the applicant would not have known that such a request was made.

Finally, if you have any other worry about your application status or progress, or are just generally curious as to what has happened so far, then you can get your CAIPS notes to put your mind at rest.

How Do I Get My CAIPS File?

Getting your file is fairly straight forward, but you will have to pay $ 5 if you are requesting CAIPS notes for your spouse, and they are not residing in Canada. Follow the instructions below:

1.

Have your spouse fill out this form, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5475E.pdf Step by step instructions follow below:

Tick the box that says "I authorize Citizenship and Immigration Canada... ... to release information from my case file to the following individual."

Then have your spouse fill out all of his particulars (his/her name, DOB, location of VISA Processing centre, i.e. Islamabad, etc.)

Then fill out your personal information under the headings titled "Designated Individual."

Have your spouse sign AND date the form at the bottom).

OR, if you have already filled out this form: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5476E.PDF
then just send a photocopy of it along with 2. and 3..

2.

You must now fill out this form: http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/pdf/kits/forms/IMM5563B.pdf Step by step instructions follow below:

Leave the first two boxes at the top blank (Requesters Reference No. and Public Rights Administration file number). This is to be filled by the officer processing your request.

Tick the box that says "Access to Information Act ($ 5.00 fee)." Yes, you HAVE to pay $ 5, there is no way around this. Do not tick "Privacy Act" and hope they will just process it without you having to pay $ 5; this will NOT work. You must pay $ 5 since you are requesting the info on behalf of your spouse, and your spouse is not residing in Canada.

Select which language you wish to receive your notes in, English or French. (I do not know why these choices are under the "Privacy Act" sub-heading. I am assuming the choice of language is also afforded to those who are requesting their notes under the access to "Information Act," and this is just poor design. But I may be wrong (In that case, it wont make a difference).

Then tick the box which says "Receive copies of the Records."

Fill out your spouse's information under the "Client Information" box.

Under the next heading, "Request for- Required Information" box, tick the "CAIPS (information abroad)" box and write "Canadian High Commission (ISLAMABAD)" under the "Embassy" sub-heading, and write the "Visa File No." in the appropriate box. DO NOT check any other boxes in this section. Especially the "OVERSEAS VISA FILE" box. If you do this, they will pull your file aside, photocopy everything and send it to you. It will not only take you forever to get the information, but they will also take your file out of the queue to process your request and therefore it will take LONGER !!! (CAIPS is just a computer printout of all the work done on your file so far. It will not affect the speed at which your case is processed)

In the next heading, tick the box which says "This request is being made by a Canadian Citizen..." Fill out all of your information in this box, name, phone number, address, etc.

Sign and date.

3.

Make out a cheque payable to the "Receiver General of Canada" for $ 5.

Enclose the cheque in an envelope with the other forms, and send it to the address below:

Public Rights Administration
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Narono Building
360 Laurier Avenue West, 10th floor
Ottawa, ON
K1A 1L1





You can now also request it online see the link below:


http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/department/atip/completed.asp

 

[wes786]

Thank you Wes bhai for the information below. It's been almost 8 months, so there is no use of requesting CAIPS for now. I have one more question for you. What do you think of sending honeymoon pictures, travel itinerary among other documents to CHC-I for the two trips my wife and I had taken outside of Pakistan. Both trips were less than a month each. The reason behind sending these proofs so when it comes to background check, they don't delay. food for thought?

Its a good idea to send them all those proofs before your initial review as it would be a good evidence of your relationshiop being genuine. After your initial review though don't send anything voluntarily, becuase that would delay the process....

 

[insaan2011]

Thank you Wes bhai, Please keep us in your prayers.