CPP-Ottawa

[computergeek]

I received my notes today!

they don't say a whole lot though but my husbands file was transferred to LA in may...they said the transfer reason was eligibility?? im surprised as we have no kids/criminal record.

it doesn't have an interview date on it, is there an expected time like the one year mark?

they also spelled his name wrong, should I update that somewhere? on ecas its spelled right.

the only activity seems to be with my sponsor info being transferred 4 times and his medical has been in process since November, and everything else not started.

Was there an issue on the medical?

His medical results should be "received" by now (if you did the medical back in November) and if not there may be an issue there. Some conditions have mandatory interviews (with the applicant) where they give the applicant the option of telling the sponsor about the health condition or withdrawing the application. CIC then sends the sponsor a letter and gives them 60 days to withdraw sponsorship or continue it. I don't know if that's your situation, but I know that it would be an eligibility issue.

Another possibility is that there is a biometric data match (name/DOB) with someone having a criminal record, which can also lead to eligibility issues.

I suggest medical first because you say it is "in process" which is very unusual.

 

[kittyandpipit]

oh that's interesting...what would be an issue with medical.... we did the medical in september

he has a heart murmur, which he had surgery on when he was 5, and no issues since. he was also diagnosed with bipolar like ten years ago, but has been off medication for 3 years...

I was under the impression that it was impossible to not pass the medical for a spouse.

so maybe there is something that I don't know about? does that seem like an option?

 

[computergeek]

I was under the impression that it was impossible to not pass the medical for a spouse.

It is actually possible, but only for public health/safety reasons, not excessive demand. OP 15 describes the details of medicals completely and he would have been advised by the doctor's office if he had an issue of concern.

Note: I'm speculating, but since you indicated his medicals were still "in process" and not "received" it does suggest at least one possible problem area. Otherwise, it could just be CIC being slow and/or disorganized.

 

[kittyandpipit]

its interesting because we just applied for work visas to new Zealand, and went to the same immigration doctor last week and we looked at his old report from last year to compare his heart and he said it was really good. I read the write up, and it was the same for new Zealand and he already got his Visa for there. (1 week, how nice)

so then the option would be if he lied on the medical. but in his notes it says misrepresentation:0

(im not arguing just looking for answers before I share this info with him) I would like to figure this out

 

[rhcohen2014]

(im not arguing just looking for answers before I share this info with him) I would like to figure this out

it sucks. i just don't see you ever figuring it out until a) it gets put back into ottawa or b) you get request for more info or an interview. it just seems to be the way of cic... no transparency and no "figuring" it out unfortunately.

 

[kittyandpipit]

no I don't plan on figuring out cic! figuring out my next move.

its already been too long with my husband not working, and now it doesn't look like it will clear up any time soon. we have work visas to new Zealand, we thought we could leave after he gets PR for 6 months or so but maybe we will go sooner and start saving money.

theres no option to cancel it? but I can request an interview?

 

[rhcohen2014]

theres no option to cancel it? but I can request an interview?

the applicant can certainly withdraw the application for sponsorship if you want to table it now that you are headed to NZ. i don't know what you mean about you requesting an interview? the visa office is the one who requests interviews, not the applicant.

 

[kittyandpipit]

lol I misread what you wrote, I thought you said I get to request an interview.

so if I want to cancel it and reapply in a few years would that be a problem? besides the problem that's already there of course....like is there any negative effect to cancelling?

 

[computergeek]

so if I want to cancel it and reapply in a few years would that be a problem? besides the problem that's already there of course....like is there any negative effect to cancelling?

They may ask why, but it's not a basis for rejection. I had a refusal on record, which triggered an extra level of review, but I wasn't rejected.

 

[missmatalini]

omg this is gonna take a long time.

it seems like it would be easier for us to move to the US.

That's what my husband and I said, and even started the paperwork to head to the states. I would suggest, if finances allow, to continue your application for Canada. You never know what could happen. As is, Ottawa says it's taking 15 months but people are getting PR in less than have of that estimated time. So LA could possibly be the same way, especially IF you have an easy case.

 

[little_apple]

@chala: Have you had your interview yet? If yes, how did it go?

 

[rhcohen2014]

lol I misread what you wrote, I thought you said I get to request an interview.

so if I want to cancel it and reapply in a few years would that be a problem? besides the problem that's already there of course....like is there any negative effect to cancelling?

i'm sure you can get around any suspicion by providing proof your plans changed, and you went to go live in another country. i don't see how withdrawing an application would have a negative effect...

 

[kittyandpipit]

perfect, thanks so much.

 

[chala]

@ chala: Have you had your interview yet? If yes, how did it go?

Yes, we both attended the interview and we were less than pleased with the way it was conducted. The officer who interviewed us was an Asian lady who spoke broken English. She seemed unfamiliar with the details of my application and continued to get the facts mixed up. We couldn't get any meaningful discussion as she would cut us off whenever we tried to make a comment. She seemed to be in a very grumpy mood and seemed to want to show her authority. In the end she said that she would approve the application pending receipt of additional documents. The LA visa office is only a small facility with only a few employees none of whom appear to be from Canada. This was a very expensive interview for us to attend as we had to fly all the way from Atlantic Canada to an interview that we feel was unnecessary in the first place.

 

[michellestella]

Yes, we both attended the interview and we were less than pleased with the way it was conducted. The officer who interviewed us was an Asian lady who spoke broken English. She seemed unfamiliar with the details of my application and continued to get the facts mixed up. We couldn't get any meaningful discussion as she would cut us off whenever we tried to make a comment. She seemed to be in a very grumpy mood and seemed to want to show her authority. In the end she said that she would approve the application pending receipt of additional documents. The LA visa office is only a small facility with only a few employees none of whom appear to be from Canada. This was a very expensive interview for us to attend as we had to fly all the way from Atlantic Canada to an interview that we feel was unnecessary in the first place.

What kind of questions did she ask you? Did they explain why they called you in for an interview? What kind of additional documents did they need and why on earth didn't they ask you before? I'm nervous for our interview next month, my husband thinks everything's going to be fine and they have to approve us because that's what the ops manual says. But you get one grumpy lady and all bets are off, you know? I'm glad your interview went well, I was thinking of you and dozel this week