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SPOUSAL Sponsorship PAKISTAN @ London Visa Office

thechampion

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Mar 29, 2016
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So now that VFS Karachi is not providing the photo facility anymore, does anyone know a proper photographer in Karachi who can take the photos as per the CIC requirements and stamp as well properly? People with good experience with any photographers in Karachi, Please share their names or addresses?

Thanks!
 

ciscoccie

Hero Member
Jul 2, 2014
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Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
Form IMM5532E

Question - How long have you been cohabiting (living together)? Give the period(s) you have been living together after your conjugal* relationship started.


Can we write like 14 days here? wont it like weird, are they expecting an answer which says 6 months or 1 year?
 

mah_f26

Newbie
Jun 11, 2017
6
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Applied for my husband in April 2017
Sponsorship Application was approved in April
Additional documents were requested in May 2017 updated them within a day or two (background check, passport size photo and police check)
Got a medical a request in May 2017 done and passed
 

wmate

Hero Member
Jun 15, 2016
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Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
16-12-2015
AOR Received.
08-02-2016
File Transfer...
24-02-2016
Med's Done....
12-11-2015
did you guys order notes on your file to get any insights? send additional documents which some people swear by? I am so sorry you both are stuck in limbo 19 months hanging in total abyss can be so brutal. Wish you both all the luck needed to get through this.
Thanks for the wish..
We had ordered notes but as far is security checks are concerned, nothing gets visible on notes.. Notes are helpful for getting insights of your eligibility and we have passed that Alhamdulillah 8 or 9 months ago...after that nothing is clear as they say external agencies are involved
 
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Kinza_Bee

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May 25, 2017
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Thanks for the wish..
We had ordered notes but as far is security checks are concerned, nothing gets visible on notes.. Notes are helpful for getting insights of your eligibility and we have passed that Alhamdulillah 8 or 9 months ago...after that nothing is clear as they say external agencies are involved
I've heard background checks are faster for PAs who have been to the UK or US in the recent past. not sure if there is any truth to it.
 

Kinza_Bee

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May 25, 2017
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If you see stats, 90 % approved cases are sponsoring wife cases. Sponsoring husband cases are taking more time like in September none of husband case is approved yet.
I did the math its about 66% of cases from 2016 are wife PA. Women were also 60% of the PA, of all the ones that mentioned who was sponsoring whom. So to be fair Women are being sponsored more than men, but their cases do seem to be going more smoothly. Most cases that are stuck in limbo are second marriages, I found.
 

theshax99

Star Member
Feb 24, 2017
59
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So now that VFS Karachi is not providing the photo facility anymore, does anyone know a proper photographer in Karachi who can take the photos as per the CIC requirements and stamp as well properly? People with good experience with any photographers in Karachi, Please share their names or addresses?

Thanks!
https://www.facebook.com/NASA.Photography/

Really professional and friendly guys. Just let them know you want pictures for Canadian immigration and they will take care of the rest.
 

theshax99

Star Member
Feb 24, 2017
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Form IMM5532E

Question - How long have you been cohabiting (living together)? Give the period(s) you have been living together after your conjugal* relationship started.


Can we write like 14 days here? wont it like weird, are they expecting an answer which says 6 months or 1 year?
I am november applicant and me and my spouse had only 9 days of cohabiting after our marriage and my case is already done. So, don't worry regarding such low number of days as far as you can satisfy visa officer about your relationship
 

Kar-TO-Tor

Member
Jun 18, 2017
13
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November Applicant: (Sponsoring wife from Toronto in Karachi) - Please post it in the sheet.
Applicant Received: November 25, 2016
Mississauga Started Processing: November 30, 2016
Approval Letter Date: Received by email Dec 9, 2016 (application transfered to LVO)
Started Processing Application in London: December 21, 2016
Medical upfront Date: Oct 28th. 2016

No Correspondence after the first letter on Dec 9, 2016.

Where is this application? Details Help
Application status We are processing your application. We will send you a message when there is an update or if we need more information from you. Help
Review of eligibility We are reviewing whether you meet the eligibility requirements. Help
Review of medical results You passed the medical exam. Help
Review of additional documents The additional documents you provided are being reviewed. Help
Interview You do not need an interview. We will send you a message if this changes. Help
Biometrics We do not need your fingerprints. We will send you a message if this changes. Help
Background check Your application is in progress. We will send you a message when we start your background check. Help
Final decision Your application is in progress. We will send you a message once the final decision has been made.
 

MS-2016

Star Member
Dec 19, 2016
127
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Hey guys,

my wife is expecting, when should you notify CIC and how?

I am waiting for interview, march 24th 2016 applicant. Do you think it will help the case/interview?
 

barkatain

Hero Member
May 12, 2016
304
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Category........
Visa Office......
LVO
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
17-11-2015
Doc's Request.
26-07-2016
Med's Request
07-02-2017
Med's Done....
15-02-2017
Interview........
14-03-2017
Passport Req..
Waiting
VISA ISSUED...
Waiting
LANDED..........
Waiting
I've heard background checks are faster for PAs who have been to the UK or US in the recent past. not sure if there is any truth to it.
I dnt think so it applies. Been to USA n still stuck, may b thats the reason
 

zain92

Hero Member
Nov 27, 2012
615
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Hi All, hope everyone is fine and doing well. I am in Canada on PR for more than a year. I want to invite my parents from Pakistan on visit visa, I know it is not a right place to post this but i did try to find the right forum but i could not find the right updated forum for this and i found this forum updated. Can any one please guide me for following points.

1) check list for document for parents visit visa
2) guidelines for applying
3) amount needed from Parents side
4) Amount needed from my side
5) should i apply online or paper based
6) any suggestions from your side please.

Thank you in advance hope someone will help me.