SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

[mnova]

No worries, Thank you for trying to help. He doesnt know his VO. I remember in 2013 when I applied for myu STudy permit VO used to be in Abu Dhabi. He already contacted the Consulate office and they said he needs to talk to VFS because they are looking after appointments.

Oh ok.. it's to bad that he doesn't know his VO... you know what if there's no other option I would try to go to vfs again.. I know you said it's hard to in, but you never know a miracle can happen.. I hope your friend can fix this problem..
Keeps us updated

 

[Ahmedgull]

Oh ok.. it's to bad that he doesn't know his VO... you know what if there's no other option I would try to go to vfs again.. I know you said it's hard to in, but you never know a miracle can happen.. I hope your friend can fix this problem..
Keeps us updated

Yes I will keep the group updated. And the reason I posted in the group so if anyone is in same boat can learn from one another, Not for people to judge.

 

[Muhammad Wijdan]

Hi All,

I need some advice, i have read through all the recent posts here and i don't think any other situation is similar to mine, I have been in the immigration visa process for over 13 months now:

Spouse Paper Application Timeline:
Application Type: Outland
Initial Submission: 27/07/2022
AOR: 22/09/2022
Biometric Request: 21/09/2022
Biometric Submitted: 30/09/2023
Medical Request Received: 03/01/2023
Medical Passed: 11/01/2023
Background Verification Changed to "In progress" 23/04/2023
Eligibility: Completed - 23/04/2023
Contacted local MP for status - 24/07/2023

While all this process was going on i applied for visit visa 2 times:

1st visit visa: 15/10/2023 2022 (Mentioned Dual intent)
1st visit visa refusal: 02/02/2023

2nd visit visa: 11/06/2023 (Mentioned dual intent and the family reunification from parliament)
2nd visit visa refusal: 24/07/2023

I have asked for GCMS notes for all three application on 07/09/2023
I also sent multiple web forms and only received generic replies, I doubt they even read the web forms.
I also called IRCC and just got referred back to the web form.

I do not know what to do now, Its already over the processing times that IRCC gives online.
So I need advice on how to contact IRCC to ask how long my Immigration application will take?
Should i apply for visit visa again?
Any other steps i can take to bring attention to my application?

Thank you!

Hi All,

Just wanted to update, I recieved my tracker updated with COPR on the 22nd of September.

Thanks for the advice and good luck on your applications as well.

 

[Cheese Curd]

Hi All,

Just wanted to update, I recieved my tracker updated with COPR on the 22nd of September.

Thanks for the advice and good luck on your applications as well.

That is great news. Congratulations!

 

[RandomPakistani17]

Looking for some advice as my case is quite unusual:

So I plan to marry my cousin back in Pakistan within the next 2-3 years. However, currently for reasons I'd rather not disclose right now, my other cousins (from a different aunt) are giving me death threats. So this has me a tad worried to go back to Pakistan anytime soon.

I really want to marry her and like her, and I am willing to risk going to Pakistan to be with her, just worried about doing a big nikkah and wedding and everything. If we do that, then they might find out where we are and do something to us.

Do you think it would be sufficient to just do a small nikkah/ruskshti (maybe 30 guests) in pakistan without making it lavish which is normal for pakistani weddings? And then explain the reasoning why? Just worried it would be flagged and rejected

 

[Cheese Curd]

Looking for some advice as my case is quite unusual:

So I plan to marry my cousin back in Pakistan within the next 2-3 years. However, currently for reasons I'd rather not disclose right now, my other cousins (from a different aunt) are giving me death threats. So this has me a tad worried to go back to Pakistan anytime soon.

I really want to marry her and like her, and I am willing to risk going to Pakistan to be with her, just worried about doing a big nikkah and wedding and everything. If we do that, then they might find out where we are and do something to us.

Do you think it would be sufficient to just do a small nikkah/ruskshti (maybe 30 guests) in pakistan without making it lavish which is normal for pakistani weddings? And then explain the reasoning why? Just worried it would be flagged and rejected

You should be fine. As long as you get pictures, everything is properly registered and you have proof of the threats to aid in the explanation letter. That is, if you want to give one.
Nowhere does it say you have to have a Big Fat Pakistani wedding to qualify for Spousal Sponsorship. Good luck and safe travels.

 

[mnova]

Looking for some advice as my case is quite unusual:

So I plan to marry my cousin back in Pakistan within the next 2-3 years. However, currently for reasons I'd rather not disclose right now, my other cousins (from a different aunt) are giving me death threats. So this has me a tad worried to go back to Pakistan anytime soon.

I really want to marry her and like her, and I am willing to risk going to Pakistan to be with her, just worried about doing a big nikkah and wedding and everything. If we do that, then they might find out where we are and do something to us.

Do you think it would be sufficient to just do a small nikkah/ruskshti (maybe 30 guests) in pakistan without making it lavish which is normal for pakistani weddings? And then explain the reasoning why? Just worried it would be flagged and rejected

I am not from Pakistan, but I had about 25 people on my wedding... and I just got ppr last month.. so don't worry, that will not stop you from sponsoring or being sponsored...

 

[Muhammad Shakil]

Hi All,

Just wanted to update, I recieved my tracker updated with COPR on the 22nd of September.

Thanks for the advice and good luck on your applications as well.

Congratulations brother! Thanks for updating us here. So finally you got it. Enjoy this big achievement with your family. Remember us all in your prayers.

 

[RandomPakistani17]

Thanks for the replies everyone

Was thinking and realized, instead of taking the risk and going to Pakistan for the wedding, does anyone here have any experience with sponsering when a wedding took place in a third country?

In my case, I'm in canada, she's in pakistan. Instead, we go to Turkiye to get our marriage done, and then we each return back to our respective countries for sponsership. Just confused because the spousal requirements only mention a nikkah namah from Pakistan, nothing about getting married outside Pakistan

As I mentioned already, I have received death threats from my cousins in Pakistan, so I want to minimize that risk

 

[Pindimurree]

Thanks for the replies everyone

Was thinking and realized, instead of taking the risk and going to Pakistan for the wedding, does anyone here have any experience with sponsering when a wedding took place in a third country?

In my case, I'm in canada, she's in pakistan. Instead, we go to Turkiye to get our marriage done, and then we each return back to our respective countries for sponsership. Just confused because the spousal requirements only mention a nikkah namah from Pakistan, nothing about getting married outside Pakistan

As I mentioned already, I have received death threats from my cousins in Pakistan, so I want to minimize that risk

If you are a refugee, do NOT risk returning for marriage. Canada recognizes all marriages that are legally solemnized in the country in which they occurred. For example, if you marry in Turkey, it has be to a civic marriage according to turkish authorities. You can do nikkah before or after that but Canada requires documents from Turkey.

Yes IRCC will ask you and question you about the marriage since the marriage was not common and has special circumstances. But you can legally explain yourself and show the relationship was genuine. But like I said before, do not risk your status as refugee by travelling back home. Since you risk persecution there.

 

[Mystogan]

My wifes in canada on a TRV, anyone know how long it takes for address change to be updated on tracker?

 

[Malikshabaz1]

Application recieved 7 Oct 2022
Aor and biometrics 14 Dec 2022
Sponser approved 15 Dec 2022
Medical request 08 March 2023
Medical done 11 March 2023
Background in progress 19 April 2023
Eligibility completed 22 may 2023
Pre arrival recieved 23 may 2023.
Background completed 28 sep 2023
passport request recieved 28 sep 2023
Alhamdulillah.

 

[Cheese Curd]

Application recieved 7 Oct 2022
Aor and biometrics 14 Dec 2022
Sponser approved 15 Dec 2022
Medical request 08 March 2023
Medical done 11 March 2023
Background in progress 19 April 2023
Eligibility completed 22 may 2023
Pre arrival recieved 23 may 2023.
Background completed 28 sep 2023
passport request recieved 28 sep 2023
Alhamdulillah.

Great news, congratulations!

 

[BillHyatt]

Finallyyyyy!

Application: Oct 18th, 2022
DocsTrue (F12): Dec 10th, 2022
AOR 1: Dec 30th, 2022
BIL: Jan 11th, 2023
SA: Jan 12th, 2023
Visa Office transferred: London - Jan 12th, 2023
Medical Request Date: Mar 20th, 2023
Medical Submitted: April 5th, 2023
Medical Passed: April 8th, 2023
Background in Progress: April 19, 2023
Eligibility Completed: May 22, 2023
Final Decision in GCKey: Sep 27, 2023
COPR/BGC Completed in Portal: Sep 28, 2023
Passport Request: Sep 28, 2023

 

[InfoSeeker12]

Finallyyyyy!

Application: Oct 18th, 2022
DocsTrue (F12): Dec 10th, 2022
AOR 1: Dec 30th, 2022
BIL: Jan 11th, 2023
SA: Jan 12th, 2023
Visa Office transferred: London - Jan 12th, 2023
Medical Request Date: Mar 20th, 2023
Medical Submitted: April 5th, 2023
Medical Passed: April 8th, 2023
Background in Progress: April 19, 2023
Eligibility Completed: May 22, 2023
Final Decision in GCKey: Sep 27, 2023
COPR/BGC Completed in Portal: Sep 28, 2023
Passport Request: Sep 28, 2023

Congrats Man.....After 11 month wait....finally!
will you take PIA direct flight or prefer emirates or THY?