SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

[InfoSeeker12]

I was wondering if someone with knowledge or first hand experience in any of the points mentioned below, can guide me:
#1-if a canadian citizen marries in pakistan, should the citizen apply for spouse visa from islamabad (right after marriage) or return back to Canada and apply from Canada? Is that Inland application?
#2-Previously, 4-5 years back, i recall that it was not possible for a Pakistani (or any) spouse to get TRV-Visitor visa, if spouse visa has already been applied. Is that still the case? Or are they giving it easily now?
#3-I've heard read here, that applicants are applying for Open Work Permit for their spouses once they get AOR. But does the education/profession of spouse (being sponsored) matters? Like if someone is teacher in pakistan - they are not going to be able to get a job in teaching. But perhaps some other job. Does that matter in applying for Open Work Permit? And are OWP being given in 4-5 months?
#4-Lastly, is it correct to assume that its taking almost 2 years (in most cases) to bring a Pakistani spouse to Canada on Spouse Visa?

 

[Rkhan88]

I was wondering if someone with knowledge or first hand experience in any of the points mentioned below, can guide me:
#1-if a canadian citizen marries in pakistan, should the citizen apply for spouse visa from islamabad (right after marriage) or return back to Canada and apply from Canada? Is that Inland application?
#2-Previously, 4-5 years back, i recall that it was not possible for a Pakistani (or any) spouse to get TRV-Visitor visa, if spouse visa has already been applied. Is that still the case? Or are they giving it easily now?
#3-I've heard read here, that applicants are applying for Open Work Permit for their spouses once they get AOR. But does the education/profession of spouse (being sponsored) matters? Like if someone is teacher in pakistan - they are not going to be able to get a job in teaching. But perhaps some other job. Does that matter in applying for Open Work Permit? And are OWP being given in 4-5 months?
#4-Lastly, is it correct to assume that its taking almost 2 years (in most cases) to bring a Pakistani spouse to Canada on Spouse Visa?

Hello,

1. You can apply for a TRV and Spousal sponsorship as that is considered dual intent and is allowed
2. It is still very difficult to get approval for TRV when applying for spousal sponsorship even though it is allowed- I would say 80-90% are rejected because they do not believe your spouse would go back at the end of the visa. (Had this happen to my wife)
3. I'm not sure about this one.
4. It really depends I'd say but looking at this forum and amongst other web research as well as some family and friends. it can definitely take that long. We are still waiting and applied Jan 4th 2022. Only Medical and Biometrics done- waiting on everything else.

 

[M Naeem]

Hey to all
Any one knows how much time LVO take to ask for Passport Request

I have applied in july 2021
Biometric done in dec 2021
Medical done in jan 2022
After that it’s totally silent
Today 22-10–2022
My file is transferred to london vissa office
My medical will expire in January .

Do anyone know about next procedure .?

 

[badarz]

Any Nov -dec 2021 applicants receive anything after their medical yet?

 

[Waseem2k24]

Hi , i got pre arrival letter today . Anybody knows how much it takes to get the ppr after that ?

 

[Arsalanullah1122]

Any Nov -dec 2021 applicants receive anything after their medical yet?

Hey, I submitted my wife's PR application on December 10, 2021 and we received the medical passed on June 10th. We haven't heard anything since.

 

[ug1721]

Hi
I stayed in Pakistan for over a year for my marriage. 7 months after marriage. Now back in canada Im looking for a job, meanwhile i have started working part time at walmat. I have citizenship.
now should i apply with that part time walmart job OR should i wait till i get a better job?
Would that part time job have an effect on my eligibility as a sponsor?

kindly guide me
Thanks

 

[ug1721]

I was wondering if someone with knowledge or first hand experience in any of the points mentioned below, can guide me:
#1-if a canadian citizen marries in pakistan, should the citizen apply for spouse visa from islamabad (right after marriage) or return back to Canada and apply from Canada? Is that Inland application?

1. I preferred coming back to Canada and then apply. Applying from Pakistan would have made me “not residing in canada” and i thought that might complicate things. Thats why I preferred coming back.

 

[Patientlywaiting...]

Hi
I stayed in Pakistan for over a year for my marriage. 7 months after marriage. Now back in canada Im looking for a job, meanwhile i have started working part time at walmat. I have citizenship.
now should i apply with that part time walmart job OR should i wait till i get a better job?
Would that part time job have an effect on my eligibility as a sponsor?

kindly guide me
Thanks

No, for spousal sponsorship they do not factor in your financial standing or job. Your job does not affect eligibility or any other aspect of application like processing time, it is irrelevant. You should get started on the sponsorship application now and submit it ASAP--Completing the application itself involves many steps as there are many sections to complete and you have to compile various things like evidence for your relationship etc. Completing the app is a long process involving great care, because mistakes can also slow down processing of your application. Do not delay, because processing of spousal sponsorship applications for Pakistani applicants have already slowed down since last year and the process is now usually taking at least one year and for many has taken 2 years. Honestly I think you already waited way too long (7 months) to start sponsorship process. You should have submitted your application shortly after your marriage.

 

[Patientlywaiting...]

Any Nov -dec 2021 applicants receive anything after their medical yet?

I know someone who applied in late Dec 2021 and they are still in same stage as me (I applied in early Jan 2022). Both our medicals were passed in June and nothing after that. My guess is that passport requests will come when we get closer to exactly 1 year total processing time, as has been the case with a few other Pakistani applicants I have seen on this forum. But that's my optimistic guess, honestly.

 

[Patientlywaiting...]

I was wondering if someone with knowledge or first hand experience in any of the points mentioned below, can guide me:
#1-if a canadian citizen marries in pakistan, should the citizen apply for spouse visa from islamabad (right after marriage) or return back to Canada and apply from Canada? Is that Inland application?
#2-Previously, 4-5 years back, i recall that it was not possible for a Pakistani (or any) spouse to get TRV-Visitor visa, if spouse visa has already been applied. Is that still the case? Or are they giving it easily now?
#3-I've heard read here, that applicants are applying for Open Work Permit for their spouses once they get AOR. But does the education/profession of spouse (being sponsored) matters? Like if someone is teacher in pakistan - they are not going to be able to get a job in teaching. But perhaps some other job. Does that matter in applying for Open Work Permit? And are OWP being given in 4-5 months?
#4-Lastly, is it correct to assume that its taking almost 2 years (in most cases) to bring a Pakistani spouse to Canada on Spouse Visa?

#1: You should apply for spousal sponsorship right after marriage if you can, because the processing time nowadays can take up to 2 years, 1 year if you're lucky. You never know when another war or something happens to slow down processing times again, so do not delay, get that application completed now and submit ASAP. Remember completing the application is also a lengthy process and you have to be careful not to make mistakes to prevent further delays in your app processing time.

Even if you apply for spousal sponsorship while you are in Pakistan, it will still be considered OUTLAND, NOT INLAND (DO NOT MAKE MISTAKE OF SELECTING INLAND WHEN IT DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU AS IT WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR APP PROCESSING TIME). Make sure you are clear on the definitions of all sponsorship terms. Inland applications are for when the Principal Applicant (your spouse whom you are sponsoring) resides with you in Canada.

#2: Don't know about this one, you will have to research that yourself. But what's more important is that you get the spousal sponsorship application started right away. Also, you have to keep in mind that if your spouse somehow gets accepted into Canada on a visitor visa or OWP, that could affect your spousal sponsorship application as then your app will no longer be an outland application and that complication can slow the processing down.

#3: Same answer as 2

#4: Hope for 1 year, expect up to 2 years.

 

[Patientlywaiting...]

1. I preferred coming back to Canada and then apply. Applying from Pakistan would have made me “not residing in canada” and i thought that might complicate things. Thats why I preferred coming back.

If you are a citizen, you can still start and submit the sponsorship application while you are in Pakistan. It does not slow anything down or complicate anything, actually it is better because your application will just start getting processed sooner. And it will still be considered an outland application regardless of whether you are staying in Pakistan or Canada. As long as Principal Applicant (spouse whom you are sponsoring) resides in Pakistan and hasn't come to Canada to be with you yet, it is an outland application.

 

[Patientlywaiting...]

Hey to all
Any one knows how much time LVO take to ask for Passport Request

I have applied in july 2021
Biometric done in dec 2021
Medical done in jan 2022
After that it’s totally silent
Today 22-10–2022
My file is transferred to london vissa office
My medical will expire in January .

Do anyone know about next procedure .?

Did you order GCMS notes to see what they have completed with your application? I would order those. Also, you could submit a webform to London Visa Office but honestly I don't think they will reply with anything other than a generic copy paste answer telling you to wait more. But you could try.

 

[InfoSeeker12]

Hello,

1. You can apply for a TRV and Spousal sponsorship as that is considered dual intent and is allowed
2. It is still very difficult to get approval for TRV when applying for spousal sponsorship even though it is allowed- I would say 80-90% are rejected because they do not believe your spouse would go back at the end of the visa. (Had this happen to my wife)
3. I'm not sure about this one.
4. It really depends I'd say but looking at this forum and amongst other web research as well as some family and friends. it can definitely take that long. We are still waiting and applied Jan 4th 2022. Only Medical and Biometrics done- waiting on everything else.

Firstly thank you for responding back.
My marriage is in December in Pakistan. I'll fly there, but my mom will not be able to travel due to health conditions and she has an important surgery due by March or April. I was really hoping if there was a way that atleast my wife would be able to meet my mom before her surgery. I heard that TRV are next to impossible.
Just a thought - does it makes sense to apply for spousal visa and also Student visa - 2 yrs diploma program. Im ok to spend money, but atleast she will be able to be with the family during this critical stage.

 

[InfoSeeker12]

#1: You should apply for spousal sponsorship right after marriage if you can, because the processing time nowadays can take up to 2 years, 1 year if you're lucky. You never know when another war or something happens to slow down processing times again, so do not delay, get that application completed now and submit ASAP. Remember completing the application is also a lengthy process and you have to be careful not to make mistakes to prevent further delays in your app processing time.

Even if you apply for spousal sponsorship while you are in Pakistan, it will still be considered OUTLAND, NOT INLAND (DO NOT MAKE MISTAKE OF SELECTING INLAND WHEN IT DOES NOT APPLY TO YOU AS IT WILL SLOW DOWN YOUR APP PROCESSING TIME). Make sure you are clear on the definitions of all sponsorship terms. Inland applications are for when the Principal Applicant (your spouse whom you are sponsoring) resides with you in Canada.

#2: Don't know about this one, you will have to research that yourself. But what's more important is that you get the spousal sponsorship application started right away. Also, you have to keep in mind that if your spouse somehow gets accepted into Canada on a visitor visa or OWP, that could affect your spousal sponsorship application as then your app will no longer be an outland application and that complication can slow the processing down.

#3: Same answer as 2

#4: Hope for 1 year, expect up to 2 years.

Really grateful for your detailed response and explaining the nuances of applying asap after marriage.

Actually, I'm planning to marry this December inshAllah in Pakistan. Due to health reasons, my parents wont be able to fly and attend the ceremony. My mom has a surgery early next year. And I was hoping if there is a way to bring my wife here and meet my mom. Thats why I was searching for TRV option - but i know its always impossible for us.
But.... is student visa a possibility? Have you read / heard an applicant on spouse visa going to canada on student visa? Any thoughts?